Bonjour! I am Tahia Legeay, the exchange student from southern France. My family and I live in a small village near Montpellier, only twenty minutes from the Mediterranean Sea. My dad works in security. He goes to different places to check that everything is in order and that people are safe. My mother works in medical research for Sanofi, a very well-known company in France and the United States that analyzes diseases, helps develop cancer treatments and participates in the creation of vaccines, such as COVID-19. My older brother, who is 21 years old, is at university and also works in mechanics. He has already worked for EDF Energy, one of the largest energy suppliers in France.

Since I was a child, I have had the chance to travel to Canada, England (London), Spain, Italy (Venice), Corsica, Paris, and several islands such as Mallorca, Menorca and Sardinia. My family loves winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, but also enjoys summer activities: hiking, surfing, running. Playing board games and cards, Monopoly and Skyjo, are some of our family favorites as well. A few things I am missing from home are the good French dishes, especially bread and charcuterie, and my friends and family.

In France, life at school is very different. Our days start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. We have a long break to eat, but no school sports like basketball, cheer or soccer. I participated in high-level dance and badminton outside of school. Here, I really like the fact that you can choose your subjects, and I am delighted to be able to take an anatomy course, because it corresponds to the job I want to do later. In France, anatomy is only studied at university.

I wanted to become an exchange student in the U.S. so I can discover a new culture, improve my English and live in a country where I could experience growth. Before arriving in Kalida, I spent three days in New York with other exchange students from all over the world - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, Russia.

Since my arrival here, I have had very beautiful encounters: my host family, my host little sister, Lillie, and friends I met at school. Everything is different, and I like this difference. I really appreciated the welcome of the people here, their openness and their kindness. I was surprised by some habits, such as the size of portions in restaurants, the importance of sports at school, and the fact that students have a lot of freedom in choosing their classes.

We are delighted to announce the arrival of Ellie Mae Gable. She was born on January 13 to Mitch and Blake Gable . Mr. Gable is our Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor.

The Class of 2030 Freshmen Orientation will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 6:00 PM at the high school Auditeria

It is important that you and your child attend this event so that information can be given to you that is relevant to your child's academic future an success. Graduation requirements which will impact this class, course scheduling, and exciting programs for high school students will be discussed.

Registration for course scheduling for students entering grades 10-12 next year will take place on Thursday, February 6 during the school day. A parent signature is required on the student’s scheduling form. Completed schedule forms must be given to each student’s respective English teacher by Thursday, February 12.

Juniors have the opportunity to complete applications, if interested, for Buckeye Boys’ and Girls’ State. Young men and women around Ohio will be learning about city, county and state government processes. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of a local, county, and state government. At American Legion Buckeye Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State, participants are exposed to the rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities of a franchised citizen. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, a band, and recreation. High School juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts and Units to attend the weeklong event.

The Spring Musical will take place on April 10, 11 and 12. Tickets for the production will be available in April. We look forward to another fantastic performance by our talented students!

(l-r) Braden Wagner, John Recker, Mason Warnecke, and Aiden Bockrath participated in the competition at Riverdale High School. These students prepared through December for the Food Science Career Development Event! Students were to develop a food product based for a target audience that hits nutritional needs, perform aromatic tests, deal with “customer inquiries”, perform triangle test, create nutrition labels, etc. Way to represent our program! #FFA #greatertomorrow

FFA members will be taking orders for Strawberries & BBQ sauce from January 30 to February 20. Contact the office at 419-532-3543 to place an order if you have not been contacted by an FFA member. Thank you for supporting the Kalida FFA.

Kalida FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter was officially charted on November 27, 2024. We hope that our presence and support can further student success in their academic career as well as help pave their way to their future career. Please reach out to us if you would like to join the Kalida FFA alumni! 

 

Looking for assistance in: Industry partnership with Ag classroom instruction on career specific areas, Aid students in their SAE (Supervised Ag Experience) and specific CDE’s (Career Development Events), help students complete requirements for State and National FFA Degrees, search and write grants that would benefit FFA program, and help FFA officers with running the current fund raisers and FFA project auction.

 

The ultimate goal is to sustain a strong, vibrant and active FFA program that will thrive for years to come. No FFA experience required to join the Kalida FFA alumni team! To join, contact Alumni President, Brooke Siefker, via email: bsiefker2002@gmail.com or Mr. Gable at 419-532-3543 ext.# 2111.

Due to the weather the Open House has been moved to Monday, February 9th!

The public is invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vantage Career Center on February 9, 2026 form 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Explore the halls, meet the instructors, tour the 18 hands-on-program labs, connect with current students and alumni, and enjoy delicious food from local restaurants - all in one night.

The next Bloodmobile at Kalida High School is set for March 12, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Please consider donating, if you are able. If you would like to donate blood, you should schedule an appointment. Appointments are every 15-minutes. To schedule, you can use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, go to redcrossblood.org, or let contact Mrs. Grime at the high school know what time you are thinking and she can schedule it for you.  

 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blood-donor-american-red-cross/id911428916 

Kalida Local Schools is looking to add Bus Drivers to their Substitute Route/Extra-Curricular Driver listing. Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible to achieve the valid and appropriate licensure with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW). If interested please contact Dean Brinkman, Superintendent, ka_supt@kalidaschools.org or call 419-532-3534 to apply or inquire about information on how to obtain your Class B CDL with School Bus/Passenger Endorsement.