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Kiser PreK-8 School
1401 Leo Street
Dayton, Ohio 45404

James Fowler, Principal
JFowler@dps.k12.oh.us

Directions to Kiser from downtown Dayton: NORTH on Main St, RIGHT at E. Grand Ave. LEFT onto I-75 N entry ramp to (OH-4)/Toledo/Springfield, EXIT 55B to Keowee St, RIGHT at Leo St, proceed to Kiser School on the left.
School Hours
Begin: 9:25AM
End: 3:40PM
Office
937-542-6130
 
Fax
937-542-6131
 
     
Grade
PreK-8
 
School Website:  
Challenger Center Website:


Welcome!

All members of the Kiser Pre K-8 School staff are committed to Kiser being a school of excellence!  We believe all children can learn and are capable of developing the skills and attitudes necessary to become responsible, productive citizens.  We aim to involve all stakeholders in providing a high quality, well-integrated, and sequential academic program embraced in a rich, nurturing environment where: educators provide for our students’ varied learning styles; students are full partners in designing relevant learning experiences; the climate is caring, safe, and supportive; and the school-wide commitment is to high expectations and continuous improvement.

School Vision:

Producing world class learners!  Kiser will become a community of learners where all students learn to the best of their abilities; become responsible citizens; and acquire the knowledge, attributes, and interpersonal skills needed to successfully compete in a global society.

School Mission Statement:

The mission of Kiser is for every child to reach success through excellence in academics and interpersonal relationships.

School Motto:  “Educating the heart as well as the mind!”< /span>

School Highlights/Special Programs:

Neighborhood School Center (NSC)

· Kiser is just one of four Dayton Public Schools with the NSC designation

· On-site coordinator who develops and maintains relationships with community partners

· The Salvation Army (SA) is a community partner and provides services and programs for families

· Community and family oriented programs

· Teacher initiative funding/grants

· Kiser News (Parent Newsletter)

· Sunbeams & Adventure Corps (SA)

· Roots &Shoots Program (SA)

· Family Game Nights (SA)

· Camp Swoneky Summer Camp (SA)

· Building access for the community, neighborhood, and other groups

Special Programs

· Reading First School

· Headstart and Non-Categorical Pre-School

· United Health Solutions First Step after-school program for grades 3-8

· Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring Programs

· Math-O-lympics Team

· Miami Valley Dental Sealant Program

· Ball Room Dancing

· Aullwood Farm Adventure School

· Robotics Program with University of Dayton (UD)

· Newspaper Club (grades 6-8 )

· World Explorers Program (NSC)

· Walk to School Program (NSC)

· Christmas on Campus (UD)

· Christmas off Campus at Kiser (UD)

· Student Council

· Honor Society

Other Points of Interest:

School Uniforms:  All Kindergarten through 5 th Grade students wear navy blue collared shirts and khaki pants or skirts.  Students in grades 6 th through 8 th wear burgundy collared shirts and khaki pants or skirts.   Please call the school if you have any questions about the uniform.

School Colors:   Blue and Gold              School Mascot:  The Mighty Panther

Kiser Catalog Link:

INFOhio Online Catalog

School Report Card
supplied by www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcard


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Arts immersion program offers summer enrichment - 04/12/2010

Career Expo targets district high schoolers - 04/12/2010

Chess, checker champs crowned - 03/31/2010

Regional science fair winners move on to state - 03/30/2010

Ward named next Dayton Public Schools superintendent - 03/24/2010

Students move on to state National History Day competition - 03/23/2010


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