New Member: Old Fort Local Schools

Welcome new member, Old Fort Local Schools!

The Old Fort Local School District is located in northern Seneca County, as well as southern Sandusky County. It is a rural school district encompassing approximately 63 square miles. Old Fort Local Schools merged with Bettsville Local Schools in 2014. As a result, the Elementary building, which includes preschool, is located in Bettsville, while the JH/HS and Board Offices are located in Old Fort. The total population of students for the 2023-2024 school year is 710 students. Unique to Old Fort is a summer Migrant School Program, where an average of 35 migrant students attend all-day school and are provided transportation, breakfast and lunch.

The mission of the Old Fort Local School District is to challenge students with rigorous academic and behavioral expectations in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. The district is committed to developing staff through ongoing collaboration, education, and communication. They partner with students, families, and the community to instill a sense of pride and trust in all they do.

The Old Fort community takes great pride in its school system. High academics, athletics, music, FFA, and various extracurriculars are traditionally exceptional. The district’s overall rating on the 2023 state report card is 4 stars, which "exceeds state standards." Old Fort Schools is proud to celebrate their JH/HS band and choir teacher, Mrs. Amy DeRhodes, as Northwest Ohio’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.

The district's vocational students attend Vanguard-Sentinel Joint Vocational School in Tiffin on a half-day and full-day basis. An excellent working relationship exists between the two agencies. The Old Fort Lions Club is a partner organization that takes great pride in supporting the students and staff on an ongoing basis.

Old Fort Local Schools is located at 7635 N CR 51, Tiffin, Ohio. You can find them on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to visit their website at oldfortschools.org.