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'''Pickerington Local School District''', formerly [[Violet Township, Fairfield County, Ohio|Violet Township]] Schools (1905–1939),<ref name=History>{{Cite web |title=About Pickerington Schools / Our History |url=https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/Page/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pickerington.k12.oh.us%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FPageID%3D149 |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=www.pickerington.k12.oh.us |language=en}}</ref> is a public [[school district]] in [[Ohio]]. It serves most of the city of [[Pickerington, Ohio]], as well as part of the city of [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]], [[Reynoldsburg, Ohio|Reynoldsburg]], [[Canal Winchester, Ohio|Canal Winchester]] and [[Unincorporated area|unincorporated parts]] of [[Fairfield County, Ohio|Fairfield]] and [[Franklin County, Ohio|Franklin Counties]]. As of 1979 it was the fastest growing school district in Ohio over a five year period.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pickerington's School Enrollment On Rise |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114514144/pickeringtons-school-enrollment-on-rise/ |access-date=12 December 2022 |work=Lancaster Eagle-Gazette |date=30 March 1979 |pages=41}}</ref> It is highly rated by Niche.<ref>{{cite web |title=Explore Pickerington Local School District |url=https://www.niche.com/k12/d/pickerington-local-school-district-oh/ |website=Niche |access-date=28 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 2004 the district was rated excellent by the state of Ohio.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pickerington aces its report card |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114514054/pickerington-aces-its-report-card/ |work=Lancaster Eagle-Gazette |date=29 August 2004 |pages=6}}</ref> It is the taxing authority for the Pickerington Public Library as well as for the school district.<ref>{{cite news |last1=George |first1=Michelle |title=Keeping workers in the library |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116044247/keeping-workers-in-the-library/ |work=Lancaster Eagle-Gazette |date=29 September 2009 |pages=1}}</ref>
'''Pickerington Local School District''', formerly [[Violet Township, Fairfield County, Ohio|Violet Township]] Schools (1905–1939),<ref name=History>{{Cite web |title=About Pickerington Schools / Our History |url=https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/Page/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pickerington.k12.oh.us%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FPageID%3D149 |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=www.pickerington.k12.oh.us |language=en}}</ref> is a public [[school district]] in [[Ohio]]. It serves most of the city of [[Pickerington, Ohio]], as well as part of the city of [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]], [[Reynoldsburg, Ohio|Reynoldsburg]], [[Canal Winchester, Ohio|Canal Winchester]] and [[Unincorporated area|unincorporated parts]] of [[Fairfield County, Ohio|Fairfield]] and [[Franklin County, Ohio|Franklin Counties]]. As of 1979 it was the fastest growing school district in Ohio over a five-year period.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pickerington's School Enrollment On Rise |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114514144/pickeringtons-school-enrollment-on-rise/ |access-date=12 December 2022 |work=Lancaster Eagle-Gazette |date=30 March 1979 |pages=41}}</ref> It is highly rated by Niche.<ref>{{cite web |title=Explore Pickerington Local School District |url=https://www.niche.com/k12/d/pickerington-local-school-district-oh/ |website=Niche |access-date=28 November 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 2004 the district was rated excellent by the state of Ohio.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pickerington aces its report card |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114514054/pickerington-aces-its-report-card/ |work=Lancaster Eagle-Gazette |date=29 August 2004 |pages=6}}</ref> It is the taxing authority for the Pickerington Public Library as well as for the school district.<ref>{{cite news |last1=George |first1=Michelle |title=Keeping workers in the library |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116044247/keeping-workers-in-the-library/ |work=Lancaster Eagle-Gazette |date=29 September 2009 |pages=1}}</ref>


== Schools ==
== Schools ==
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<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search for Public Schools - Search Results |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3904689 |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=nces.ed.gov}}</ref>

=== Elementary (K-4) ===
=== Elementary (K-4) ===
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== Ohio University Lancaster classes ==
== Ohio University Lancaster classes ==
In the spring of 2023 Ohio University Lancaster will be offering classes at Pickering North High School. Initially the four topics available are communication, English, philosophy and psychology. They are designed for both Ohio University and high school students. The high school students can obtain credit under the University's Credit Plus program.<ref>{{cite news |title=OHIO Lancaster to offer evening classes at Pickerington North |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116045781/ohio-lancaster-to-offer-evening-classes/ |work=Lancaster Eagle-Gazette |date=9 November 2022 |pages=A5}}</ref>
In the spring of 2023 Ohio University Lancaster will be offering classes at Pickering North High School. Initially the four topics available are communication, English, philosophy and psychology. They are designed for both Ohio University and high school students. The high school students can obtain credit under the university's Credit Plus program.<ref>{{cite news |title=OHIO Lancaster to offer evening classes at Pickerington North |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/116045781/ohio-lancaster-to-offer-evening-classes/ |work=Lancaster Eagle-Gazette |date=9 November 2022 |pages=A5}}</ref>


== Grants ==
== Grants ==
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Pickerington Local School District
Address
90 East Street
Pickerington, Ohio
United States
District information
TypePublic-Suburban
MottoEducation For Tomorrow
GradesPK–12[1]
Established1905[2]
SuperintendentChris Briggs, EdD
Schools16[1]
NCES District ID3904689[1]
Students and staff
Students10,998[1]
Teachers504.90[1]
Staff1,365.19[1]
Student–teacher ratio21.78[1]
Athletic conferenceOhio Capital Conference
Other information
Websitewww.pickerington.k12.oh.us

Pickerington Local School District, formerly Violet Township Schools (1905–1939),[2] is a public school district in Ohio. It serves most of the city of Pickerington, Ohio, as well as part of the city of Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Canal Winchester and unincorporated parts of Fairfield and Franklin Counties. As of 1979 it was the fastest growing school district in Ohio over a five-year period.[3] It is highly rated by Niche.[4] In 2004 the district was rated excellent by the state of Ohio.[5] It is the taxing authority for the Pickerington Public Library as well as for the school district.[6]

Schools

[7]

Elementary (K-4)

School Location
Fairfield Elementary Violet Township, Ohio
Heritage Elementary Pickerington, Ohio
Pickerington Elementary Pickerington, Ohio
Violet Elementary Violet Township, Ohio
Tussing Elementary Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Sycamore Creek Elementary Pickerington, Ohio
Toll Gate Elementary Violet Township, Ohio

Middle (5–6)

School Location
Harmon Middle Violet Township, Ohio
Diley Middle Pickerington, Ohio
Toll Gate Middle Violet Township, Ohio

Junior High (7–8)

School Location Color Mascot
Lakeview Junior High Violet Township, Ohio       Black, Silver, and White Panther
Ridgeview Junior High Pickerington, Ohio     Purple and White Tiger

High School (9–12)

School Location Color Mascot
Pickerington High School North Violet Township, Ohio       Black, Silver, and White Panther
Pickerington High School Central Pickerington, Ohio     Purple and White Tiger

Other Schools

School Location Building
Pickerington Alternative School Violet Township, Ohio Pickerington High School North
Virtual Learning Academy Whole District Online
Pickerington Preschool Pickerington and Violet Township, Ohio Pickerington Elementary, Sycamore Creek Elementary,

Tussing Elementary, and Violet Elementary

Career Center

[8]

School Location Satellite Locations School Districts Grades
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical School Eastland: Groveport, Ohio

Fairfield: Carrol, Ohio

16 School Districts 11–12

Ohio University Lancaster classes

In the spring of 2023 Ohio University Lancaster will be offering classes at Pickering North High School. Initially the four topics available are communication, English, philosophy and psychology. They are designed for both Ohio University and high school students. The high school students can obtain credit under the university's Credit Plus program.[9]

Grants

The district has worked with local partners to obtain a grant from the federally funded Safe Routes to School grant program.[10] In 2012 they received a $460,000 grant from The Ohio Department of Transportation for the program.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Pickerington Local". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "About Pickerington Schools / Our History". www.pickerington.k12.oh.us. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "Pickerington's School Enrollment On Rise". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. March 30, 1979. p. 41. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  4. ^ "Explore Pickerington Local School District". Niche. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  5. ^ "Pickerington aces its report card". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. August 29, 2004. p. 6.
  6. ^ George, Michelle (September 29, 2009). "Keeping workers in the library". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. p. 1.
  7. ^ "Search for Public Schools - Search Results". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  8. ^ "Multimedia". www.eastland-fairfield.com. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
  9. ^ "OHIO Lancaster to offer evening classes at Pickerington North". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. November 9, 2022. pp. A5.
  10. ^ Fahy, Alaina (August 31, 2007). "Coalition working to make routes to school safer". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. p. 3.
  11. ^ "ODOT awards grant to Pickerington Local School District". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. June 1, 2012. p. 2.


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