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KCS Proud of Purple Star Designation
Kari Basson

The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. 

The Kettering City School District's Fairmont High School is proud to have this designation, and the district is committed to supporting all of our military families as their students -- Pre-K-Grade 12 -- navigate thier educational journeys. Please visit our Purple Star page to access these resources. 

 

25 26 Preschool flyer
Kari Basson

Registration for students who will be entering the Kettering City School District's Preschool Program for the 2025-2026 school year will resume on July 28. 

The first step to registering your child for preschool is to complete the registration packet. Beginning on July 28, families can call the district's Kettering Early Childhood Education Center (KECEC) at (937) 499-1456 to schedule an appointment to complete your child's registration for preschool for the 2025-2026 school year. 

In addition to completing the registratoion packet, families wishing to enroll their child will need to submit the required registration documents and pay a $20 registration fee when they come in for the appointment to complete the preschool registration processs for the child.

PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS OUR CENTRAL ENROLLMENT WEB PAGE, WHERE YOU WILL FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION, CAN DOWNLOAD AND PRINT OUT THE PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION PACKET AND WILL FIND A LIST OF ALL REQUIRED REGISTRATION DOCUMENTATION.

Kettering Schools Hiring Bus Drivers for 2025-2026 School Year
Kari Basson

The Kettering City School District has IMMEDIATE openings for Bus Drivers!

  • Competitive Pay!

  • Medical & Dental Benefits!

  • PAID In-House Training!

  • Guaranteed Daily Hours!

  • Immediate Openings

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Class B CDL with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements

  • Current Ohio Pre-Service Certificate preferred (but not required)
     

Pay & Benefits - 2025 School Year:

  • Starting Pay: $20.99/hour (during probationary period)

  • After Probation: $24.82/hour
     

Requirements:

  • Must pass Ohio BCI and FBI background checks

  • Must pass Pre-employment physical and drug test

  • No more than 4 points on your driving record

  • Must meet all applicable FMCSA requirements

 

Don’t have a CDL? No problem — we’ll train you in-house!

  • Earn $16.00/hour during training.

 

Join a supportive team, make a difference in students' lives, and enjoy a
rewarding career with excellent pay and benefits!

 

Contact Todd Silverthorn, Supervisor of Transportation Services
(937) 499-1770

 

Apply today and drive your future forward with Kettering City Schools!