North Putnam announces back-to-school schedule

All school offices within the North Putnam Community School Corporation will open on Tuesday, July 29.

Registration at all schools is scheduled for Monday, August 4 from noon to 7 p.m., august 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If registration is not possible on these days, please contact the individual schools to make other arrangements.

Textbook rental payments are due and payable at the time of registration and/or enrollment. Persons may receive textbook assistance if they qualify for free or reduced lunches based on federal free lunch guidelines.

Free/reduced lunch applications will be available at the schools. Those who cannot pay their rental fees at the time of registration and who do not qualify for the free/reduced lunch program can work with school officials at the schools to develop an approved payment plan.

Book rental costs are as follows:

Bainbridge Elementary

Pre School--no fees

Kindergarten--$38.15

Grade 1--$58.71

Grade 2--$56.82

Grade 3--$65.20

Grade 4--$56.08

Grade 5--$55.81

Roachdale Elementary

Pre School--no fees

Kindergarten--$42.68

Grade 1--$62.79

Grade 2--62.07

Grade 3--$75.69

Grade 4--$63.47

Grade 5--$60.94

North Putnam Middle School

Rental fees depend upon the classes taken and will vary with each student. The maximum textbook rental fees are as follows: 6th Grade--$88.72; 7th Grade--$95.96; 8th Grade--$100.34.

North Putnam High School

Rental fees depend upon the classes taken and will vary with each student. NPHS students wishing to change schedules should call 522-6282 and arrange a meeting for August 7 or 8 with a counselor.

Parents registering new students must bring a copy of the child's birth certificate and immunization record with them. Students who are living with adults other than their parents will be required to have court documentation detailing legal guardianship before enrolling. Bus information for new students can be obtained by calling 522-6220 beginning August 1.

Full day (everyday) kindergarten is offered at both Bainbridge and Roachdale Elementary Schools. If you have a kindergarten age child and have not registered, please contact the appropriate school after the offices open on July 29 or during registration on Aug. 1 and 2.

Classes for North Putnam Community School Corporation students in grades Kindergarten through 12 will begin a full day on Wednesday, August 14. Classes at all schools will begin at 8:30 a.m. with dismissal at 3 p.m. at the elementary schools and 3:10 at the middle and high schools.

Lunch prices are: High School $2.25; Middle School $2.25; Roachdale and Bainbridge $2.15 and Adult $3.10. Breakfast prices: all schools $1.25, adults $1.65.