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<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LaBrae residents who have a child that turns five years old after August 1st but before December 31, of the current school year may apply for screening to be considered for early entrance into kindergarten.&nbsp; The needed forms can be found below or in the Bascom Elementary School office.&nbsp; The completed referral form, early entrance surveys, and proof of residency should be turned in to the Bascom office or the Superintendent’s office.&nbsp; Please refer any questions to the Bascom Principal, </span><a href="/sys/api/forms?fragment_id=63d52bc3-e67f-4d1b-8b09-5ecce25ca456" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maggie Kowach</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, at 330-898-3041.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/81ff0c64-249d-51a7-9341-3666e5be3363/Early_Entrance_Referral_Form.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190014" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Early Entrance Referral Form.pdf</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/8613f9c9-0caf-58d5-88d5-ab1c8ad468a6/Early_Entrance_Parent_Survey.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190014" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Early Entrance Parent Survey.pdf</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/e1c1166a-e9e4-5bb3-9fa6-6cd2dbd82b9a/Early_Entrance_Teacher_Survey.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190020" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Early Entrance Teacher Survey.pdf</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The attached report provides data on the types of bullying that occurred at LaBrae Local Schools during the 2025-2026 school year. &nbsp;Information is also provided on the types of administrative action taken for various incidents.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/9cb0065e-6578-5e23-b3b0-9e9648ca5cce/2025_2026_LaBrae_Local_Schools_Bullying_Report.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190015" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LaBrae Local Schools Bullying Report.pdf</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The attached report provides data on the types of bullying that occurred at LaBrae Local Schools during the 2024-2025 school year. &nbsp;Information is also provided on the types of administrative action taken for various incidents.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/7ec63f77-b632-541d-913a-ce6ed616e17a/2024_2025_LaBrae_Local_Schools_Bullying_Report.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190013" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2024-2025 LaBrae Local Schools Bullying Report.pdf</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The attached report provides data on the types of bullying that occurred at LaBrae Local Schools during the 2023-2024 school year. &nbsp;Information is also provided on the types of administrative action taken for various incidents.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/763560a0-300b-58d4-ae80-cca1c43274c8/2023_2024_LaBrae_Local_Schools_Bullying_Report.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190013" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2023-2024 LaBrae Local Schools Bullying Report.pdf</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The attached report provides data on the types of bullying that occurred at LaBrae Local Schools during the 2022-2023 school year. &nbsp;Information is also provided on the types of administrative action taken for various incidents.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/a6a618a9-aea4-5169-aaae-1efea74f2bce/2022_2023_LaBrae_Local_Schools_Bullying_Report.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190016" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2022-2023 LaBrae Local Schools Bullying Report.pdf</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The attached report provides data on the types of bullying that occurred at LaBrae Local Schools during the 2021-2022 school year. &nbsp;Information is also provided on the types of administrative action taken for various incidents.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/d7abf54b-77dd-5375-b894-c3817ba5d240/2021_2022_LaBrae_Local_Schools_Bullying_Report.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190019" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2021-2022 LaBrae Local Schools Bullying Report.pdf</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For children residing in the LaBrae School District who will be 5 years old (Kindergarten) by August 31, 2026, registration starts </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 12, 2026 from 2-8PM</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> with no appointment required.&nbsp; </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is the only time with evening hours will be available.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; After this, please call the Bascom office at </span><a href="tel:3308983041" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">330-898-3041</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to register for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesdays and Fridays in March</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp; </span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten students must be registered by April 17th to participate in Kindergarten screening and be eligible for the summer Bounce Into Bascom program.</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You will need to have the following information:</strong></b></u></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Child’s Birth Certificate&nbsp;and Immunization Record.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valid driver’s license or state ID for parent/guardian registering the child.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Custody papers (if applicable)&nbsp;</span><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">with</strong></b></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;court date and time stamp and signed by Judge. Must submit the complete document.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Two (2) valid proofs of residency one (1) </span><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MUST</strong></b></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> be a utility bill. All proof of residency documents must have the parent/guardian’s name, address, and be currently dated.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valid proof of residency are as follows: Monthly Mortgage Statement, Lease/Rental Agreement (whole document, all pages, must include signature of both parties), Purchase/Construction Contract, Current Pay Stub, Proof of Car Insurance, Government Assistance Program Paperwork, Official Voter Registration Card from Board of Elections, and/or Monthly Bank Statement. Nothing handwritten will be accepted (example: receipts, notes, etc.) Post Office Boxes are also not acceptable. We do not accept driver’s license, tax forms, or junk mail for proof of residency.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please contact the Bascom Office at </span><a href="tel:3308983041" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">330-898-3041</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/dab2f5e2-796c-5ab7-9663-7da5bad2c7e6/KG_Registration_Flier_26_27.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190019" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KG Registration Flier 26-27.pdf</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The attached report provides data on the types of bullying that occurred at LaBrae Local Schools during the 2020-2021 school year. &nbsp;Information is also provided on the types of administrative action taken for various incidents.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="/documents/9e2a12c1-d09f-50d0-bea0-009b0c581820/2020_2021_LaBrae_Local_Schools_Bullying_Report.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20260709190015" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2020-2021 LaBrae Local Schools Bullying Report.pdf</span></a></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ohio Department of Education has released the 2025 school report cards, reflecting academic performance for the 2024-2025 school year. &nbsp;When you access LaBrae's district report card, or the report card of one of our buildings, you will notice that we receive star ratings in categories labeled Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Graduation Rate, Early Literacy, and College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many successes are evident in LaBrae's 2025 report card, and our performance in many areas continues to rank competitively in comparison to other Trumbull County schools and similar districts across the state of Ohio. &nbsp;While LaBrae is proud of the many positives on the report card, it also acknowledges those categories on the report card that represent opportunities for improvement. &nbsp;Our challenge continues to be maintaining areas of academic excellence while diligently addressing those improvement opportunities. &nbsp;Furthermore, while LaBrae is proud of its success on Ohio's report card, the report card is not our only measure of success. &nbsp;There are numerous examples of excellence and commitment to students throughout our District, that when coupled with our achievement, serve as evidence of the good being done for our students and families.&nbsp; In essence, LaBrae works hard everyday to create a learning environment that is safe, nurturing, and educates the whole child.&nbsp; All of our successes are a testament to the hard work of our students&nbsp;and staff, and are achieved with the help of a strong and supportive community. Our staff is honored to serve this community and this is a report card of which the entire LaBrae educational community can be proud. &nbsp; Should you have questions regarding LaBrae's report card, please contact the Office of the Superintendent at 330.898.1393.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, the report card link below will direct you to the Ohio Department of Education's website and provide excellent interactivity, allowing the viewer access to greater detail in each component accessible through embedded hyperlinks.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/district/home/050245" class="editor-link"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LaBrae Local Schools' 2025 Ohio Report Card</strong></b></i></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/school/home/020008" class="editor-link"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LaBrae High School's 2025 Ohio Report Card</strong></b></i></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/school/home/019992" class="editor-link"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LaBrae Middle School's 2025 Ohio Report Card</strong></b></i></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/school/home/003335" class="editor-link"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LaBrae Intermediate School's 2025 Ohio Report Card</strong></b></i></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/school/home/001669" class="editor-link"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bascom Elementary School's 2025 Ohio Report Card</strong></b></i></a></p>