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MS Anchor Down Weekly - April 27, 2026

Posted Date: 04/27/26 (10:01 AM)


⚓Middle School Anchor Down Weekly⚓

Your weekly guide to staying informed and connected at Danbury Local Schools

April 27, 2026
DLSD Football Stadium

MS Planning Hub

This Week

6th-8th Grade Parents/Guardians 

Students received their permission slips for the Cedar Point field trip occurring on Monday, May 18th. The permission slip is due on Friday, May 1st. Please help remind your child about the form to ensure it is turned in on time. 

Also, students were shown where to find deals on meals and drinks. If you are interested in this, please ask them to show you. 

Students will need to be picked up at the athletic entrance at 6:00 PM on this day.

LNN Episodes

  • Updated athletic schedules have been posted see here

IMPORTANT end of the year message from the Nurse

From Nurse Holzaepfel:

Medication Reminder

Please pick up your child’s medication from the school nurse. For safety reasons, medications should not be sent to or from school with students. Any medications remaining after May 22, 2026 without prior arrangements will be disposed of.

To schedule pickup, contact Mrs. Allison Holzaepfel, MSN, RN at holzaepfela@danburyschools.org
or by phone/text.

Looking Ahead to 2026–27
Per school policy, all medications must be in their original container and accompanied by a signed guardian form. Prescription medications also require a physician’s signature. Forms are available on the school website (RX and OTC).
 

Important Updates & Reminders


26/27 Open Enrollment Information


If you do not live within the boundaries of Danbury Local School District and wish to attend Danbury Local Schools for the 2026/2027 school year (next year), please fill out and return the linked form along with 1 current proof of residency as soon as possible, but no later than May 1, 2026. Many times open enrollment approval is based on a first come, first serve basis. We suggest that you apply early. You must reapply each year.

If you have chosen to discontinue open enrollment to Danbury, please call Melissa Maringer at 419-798-5185 ext 1062.

8th Grade Families - DC Trip
Please make sure your child has the Till debit card ready for the trip. Also, please make sure to add the final mandatory parent and student meeting to your calendar: Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM in the auditorium. Lastly, please make sure you have medical forms ready for the trip. These can be accessed in your parent packet and on the Danbury website. 

4/29/26 - DC Mandatory Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the Auditorium

Important Testing Dates

8th Grade
April 28....Science Part 1 & 2
May 6........Algebra 1
May 7.........Algebra 1

🖍️Kindergarten Round-up🖍️
Our annual Kindergarten screening will take place on Friday, May 8 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. for students that will be attending Kindergarten in the fall that are NOT currently enrolled in our preschool. Call the Elementary Office with questions.
 

Laker Look-Ahead

*New date added
  • 4/29/26 DC TRIP Meeting @ 6:00 PM in the Auditorium*
  • 5/11/26 - MS & HS Band & Choir Spring Concert
  • 5/12-5/15 - 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
  • 5/17/26 - Graduation @ 2pm
  • 5/19/26 - Danbury Dough Auction Part I
  • 5/20/26 - Free Physical Night @ 3pm - 6 pm
  • 5/21/26 - MS Talent Show
  • 5/21/26 - MS Trimester 3 Awards + Auction Part II; Last Day of School

Celebrating our Lakers

April SERVICE Core Value Honorees

We're excited to announce our 2025-26 honorees for the Danbury Core Value of “Service." This year's honorees are: 
  • Chelsea George (2nd Grade)
  • Avery Wilson (7th Grade)
  • Charley Lenthe (12th Grade)
  • Mr. Ron Ossovicki (Elementary Music Teacher) & Mr. Denny Coles (Head Custodian)
Thank you and congratulations to all of our Service honorees and also to everyone who was nominated! 
 

🎓 Countdown to Graduation: Senior Spotlights!

We’re officially counting down to graduation by celebrating a member of the Class of 2026 each day through our Senior Spotlight series on Facebook!

Each spotlight shares a glimpse into their journey—their accomplishments, favorite high school memories, future plans, and what makes Danbury special to them.

We invite you to follow along each day on Facebook as we honor and uplift our graduates on their journey to graduation. Be sure to check in daily, leave a comment, and help us celebrate the Class of 2026!
 

5 County Art Show Awards

The 5 County Art Show was held over the weekend at Oak Harbor High School. Schools from the surrounding counties participated. The following is a list of award winners from Danbury High School and Middle school:

High School
Paige Corbin HM Drawing Colored Pencil Objective
Paige Corbin 1st Drawing Colored Pencil Figurative/Port Clinton Artists Award
Breanna Evans HM Mixed Media
Anelia Jenkins 2nd Drawing Ink 
Bella Vancleve 3rd Drawing Ink
Paige Bradfield 1st Tempra Objective
Payton Neer 3rd Mosaics
Derek Salamon 1st Paper Collage
Vik Skeans HM Paper Collage
Breanna Evans HM Paper Collage
Marian Sandvick HM Paper Collage
Eli Knight HM Drawing Pencil 

Middle School
Kenzie Quine HM Drawing Pencil Figurative
Alison Lucas Drawing Colored Pencil Figurative
Veronica Gilbert Drawing Oil Pastel Figurative
Veronica Gilbert Painting Figurative
Veronica Gilbert Runner Up Best of Show 

Community Connections

Ottawa County Community Day

Ottawa County Community Day May 2nd. For more information click this link!
 

Norton Athletic Center Community Use Schedule

The Norton Center indoor walking track is available to all community members on the following dates/times:

Start Date: Mon. April 6, 2026
End Date: Thurs. April 30, 2026

Monday-Thursday: 9:00-11:00am & 8:00-10:00pm
Saturdays: 3:00-5:00pm

Laker Spring & Summer Camps & Clinics

DANBURY LAKER BOYS BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP
Youth Camp
📅 May 26–28
📍 Norton Center / High School Gym
🏀 Boys Grades 6,7 & 8 (School year 26-27)
⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
➡️ Arrive 15 minutes early
Build skills. Have fun. Get ready for the season!
📝 Registration & $35 payment due by 4/24/26 - Forms were sent home, copies are available in the Middle School Office
📧 Questions: Email Coach Diebler: dieblerK@danburyschools.org

Helpful Links

School Links:
School Tools:
  • ParentSquare - our District-wide communications platform, download the app for quick and easy comms!
  • Final Forms - our one-stop platform for student registration, forms and athletic forms
  • Schoology - Used in grades 4-12 for digital assignments, grades and general day-to-day communications. Click here to create your parent account.
  • ProgressBook - our official gradebook of record in grades K-12. Check here for an overview of current and past report card grades. Information here may be up to 1 week behind Schoology.
Community Links: