Mad River Local School District rated EFFECTIVE by the Ohio Department of Education

We welcome you and your children to the Mad River School District. Our school district is a member of the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) and the Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA). Children from our military families and all families in transition need our best efforts to make the most of their education.

Mad River is a diverse, multicultural, innovative school district with a state and national reputation for continuous school improvement. Over the past several years, scores on state and national tests have improved steadily due to strong teacher, administrator, Board of Education support, and community collaboration.

Military Support:
• National Association of Federally Impacted Schools

• Military Impacted Schools Association

• Mad River networks with other school districts serving military families

• The Superintendent of Schools works closely on school and military-related issues

• Mad River works closely with congressional and state representatives on mutual issues and concerns of military students

• Mad River offers a comprehensive Special Education Program designed to serve students with special needs as well as gifted/talented students

• Mad River provides Early Childhood services including Head Start

Our Schools:

Grades K-4
Beverly Gardens Elementary
Mrs. Cristal Fields, Principal
5555 Enright Ave.
(937) 259-6620

Virginia Stevenson Elementary
Ohio School of Promise
Mr. Cory Miller, Principal
805 Old Harshman Rd.
(937) 259-6630

Saville Elementary
Mr. Steve Kandel, Principal
5800 Burkhardt Rd.
(937) 259-6625

Brantwood Elementary 
Mr. Jay Borchers, Principal
4350 Schwinn Dr.
(937) 237-4270

Grades 5 and 6
Spinning Hills Middle School
Ohio School to Watch
Mr. Mark Henderson, Principal
5001 Eastman Ave.
(937) 259-6635

Grades 7 and 8
Mad River Middle School 
Ms. Laurie Plank, Principal
1801 Harshman Rd.
(937) 237-4265

Grades 9-12
Stebbins High School
Ron Flohre, Principal
1900 Harshman Rd.
(937) 237-4250
(937) 237-4257 Guidance

We encourage you to contact these schools directly to schedule an appointment to meet with the administration or the school counselors for a visit. You may also contact Student Services at (937) 259-6603, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., if you need additional information.

Frequently Asked Questions
Registration Information & Requirements:
All Registration takes place at the assigned school.

A student must register to attend school in the school attendance area in which his/her parents or legal guardian resides. A parent or legal guardian must complete the registration process, prior to the student attending school.

When moving from one school district to another, you must withdraw your child from the former school, prior to enrolling them at the new school.

Please provide the following information at the time of registration:

• Birth Certificate

• Shot Record

• Recent Report Card (Grades 1 - 12) & Unofficial Transcript (Grades 9 - 12)

• Two Documents Showing Proof of Residency. (The first document MUST be Lease Agreement, Mortgage Payment Coupon or Deed if they own free and clear. The second can be electric bill, gas/oil bill, water bill, home owner or renters insurance, vehicle registration or insurance, payroll check, child support check, or social security/welfare/assistance payment.

• Court Awarded Custody (if the student lives with someone other than biological parent or if parents are divorced).

• All documentation must be current. (Last 30 days)

Students, parents, and/or legal guardians are responsible for reporting changes of address to school principals immediately upon moving or knowing that moves will take place.

Where can I get a school supply list?
School Supply lists for all elementary and middle schools can be found at each school. Stebbins High School does not provide supply lists. On the first day of class or at orientation, each high school teacher will inform students what supplies they will need.

What are the age requirements for kindergarten enrollment?
The Mad River School District currently offers full-day kindergarten classes. Children must be five years of age on or before August 1, 2009 to enroll in kindergarten and six years of age by the same date to enroll in grade one, unless previous public school kindergarten attendance can be verified.

What is the cost for a school lunch?
Breakfast is offered at the following schools: Beverly Gardens, Virginia Stevenson, Brantwood, Saville, and Spinning Hills. Breakfast will be served at no cost to students attending these schools. Stebbins High School offers breakfast for $1.25/Reduced $0.30/No cost. Lunch meals are provided in all school buildings. Meals are served every day students are in school. 

Meal prices for the 2011-2012 school year are:

Elementary Lunch:         $1.85
Spinning Hills:                $1.95
Mad River Middle:         $2.00
Stebbins:                        $2.10
Reduced Lunch:    .40¢
Milk only:   
.50¢ per carton
The Food Service Department has adopted a computerized POS system (point of sale) that allows all Mad River students to participate in a prepaid debit system for all lunches and snacks purchased. For parents, this system provides a convenient, secure, and accurate way to prepay into student's accounts.

Parents can deposit any sum of money into the accounts to cover the cost of lunches and snacks purchased by their children. When the student goes through the line, the purchases are recorded on the cash register and the card is swiped through the card reader. The amount of the purchase is deducted from the student's account.

The POS system allows families several options to choose from. Parents can arrange for separate or family accounts, limits can be set, and options can be made to buy ala carte. A detailed account activity report may be generated at anytime during the school year by contacting the Food Service Department (937-259-6601).
This system is NOT a charge account and students must have money in their account or pay with cash. "Deposits" into the accounts can also be made to the cashier in the cafeteria. Prepayments, cash or check (Payable to: Mad River Food Services) should be sent directly in with your child and can be handed in right at the cash register during lunch time. We will continue to accept cash at the registers. However, we encourage students to use the prepaid system instead of cash to avoid lost money and allow for faster service.

Free and Reduced Meals
Most of our school children are eligible to receive free or reduced price meals through the School Meals Program. In order to receive this benefit, eligible students must complete and return the Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals. You are eligible to apply for benefits any time your income changes. Please notify our department when this happens. These forms are available at each school or can be downloaded from the Food Service webpage.

Please return these completed forms to your students' school as quickly as possible.

Where can I find out information about bus routes?
Parents may contact the Transportation Department, (937) 237-4280 to get information on bus schedules.

Is there a fee to participate in athletic programs?
The Board of Education has established a $125 participation fee for all athletes at the high school level and a $75 participation fee for athletes at the middle school level.

Does Mad River have full day kindergarten?
All four Mad River elementary schools offer a full day of kindergarten.

Does Mad River have a Head Start program?
The Head Start program is housed at the Mad River Early Childhood Center. For more information please call (937) 226-5664.

Does Mad River have a preschool program? 
Mad River Local Schools offers a preschool program for typically developing students and children with disabilities ages 3-5. This half-day program is offered Monday–Thursday during the school year. Children must be potty-trained. Certified teachers provide rich learning experiences that help children develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Registration packets may be picked up at the Student Services Office at 801 Old Harshman Road, from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The cost of the program is $250 per semester. If you have any questions, please contact Cliff Clements at 259-6603.

What does Mad River have to offer my special needs child?
Mad River offers a variety of programs for special needs students. Contact the Student Services office at (937) 259-6603.

The Mad River School District wishes all of our military families the best during their stay in the Dayton area.

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