Oberlin City Schools

In collaboration with our community, Oberlin City Schools educates students to excel academically while providing support for their social and emotional needs in an open and inclusive environment

Letter to Families: OHS Mock Accident Scene

Dear Oberlin School Families,

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 9:25 a.m., all Oberlin High School students will be observing a very realistic mock crash in which a vehicle has been involved in a simulated crash. This outdoor staged event will include members of the OHS Drama Club, first responders and possibly, Metro Life Flight. Please note that the exercise will be carefully staged and supervised by trained professionals. While it will involve emergency vehicles and personnel, it may cause for alarm. We believe that practicing these scenarios is crucial for maintaining a safe environment for students, staff and the community. It will be an impactful day for our high school students. During the event, the District Support Staff will be on hand guiding our students through this experience.

While the actual event is geared toward our high schoolers, it is important to let our Oberlin Elementary School and Langston Middle School families be made aware of this event as well. All students may see and hear first responders arriving, especially Metro Life Flight. Metro Life Flight is a recognized air and ground critical care transport service with a location at the Lorain County Regional Airport making it accessible to the communities served throughout Northern Ohio.

School districts throughout Lorain County often host similar events as prom and graduation are approaching. We encourage families to speak with their children about the dangers of texting while driving, drinking and driving and other distractions. This can be a very teachable moment for all.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If your child has any specific concern, question, or decides not to participate, please notify your school counselor.

Sincerely,

Mr. Brent Betts

OHS Principal

(440) 776-4600

bbetts@oberlinschools.net

City of Oberlin Construction Notice

Dear Oberlin School Families,

Starting Thursday, May 2, 2024, State Route 58 will be under construction for approximately 21 days. During this time, Rt 58 will be closed directly north of the Rt 511/Rt 58 intersection.

There will be no traffic through that intersection north or south bound.

Langston Middle School will be accessible through the south parking lot driveway and Walnut Street.

BUSING: Please be aware that bus loading and unloading will run as normal in the same locations.

PARENT PICK-UP/DROP-OFF: Parent pick-up and drop-off will also continue in the same location (Walnut Street, Pleasant Street). Understand that the Rt 58 closure will place much more traffic stress on Walnut and Pleasant Street. Your patience will be appreciated.