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Defiance City Schools is a K-12 Public School District in Northwest Ohio. Proud home of the Defiance Bulldogs!

08/20/2026

📸 Say Cheese, Bulldogs! 📸

Get those outfits ready—Picture Day for both Defiance High School and Defiance Middle School is set for Thursday, August 27th!

Skip the paper forms and order your photo package online ahead of time! It’s quick, easy, and every online pre-order comes with a FREE 10x8 Photo Print/Collage! 🖼️✨

Don't miss out on capturing this school year's memories!

🐾Defiance High School Orders
➡ https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/with?key=QAS7DD2A

🐾Defiance Middle School Orders
➡ https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/with?key=A77GQTBH

**Please note elementary school photo information will be shared at a later date**

08/18/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎒🎉

The halls are decorated, classrooms are shining, and our amazing elementary staff is officially ready to welcome back the best students!

We can't wait to see all of our Bulldogs bright and early tomorrow morning! 💙🐾

08/14/2026

The wait is almost over, Bulldog Family! 💙 Open House is THIS MONDAY, August 17th, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

Get those backpacks loaded up and come out to meet your teachers, drop off supplies, pay school fees, and tour the halls before the official first day!

Here is the game plan for Monday:
🏫 Defiance Preschool: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🏫 Defiance Elementary: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
🏫 Defiance Middle & High School: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Let’s kick off this school year together!

08/11/2026

🚌 BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST: Bus Routes Edition! 🐾🎒✨

Calling all Bulldog parents! 🚨 Have you checked your student’s bus info for the 2026-2027 school year yet?! 💻 Route details are officially live, and finding yours is as easy as 1-2-3! 👇🎉

1️⃣ Jump on a desktop web browser 🖥️ (web browser only)
2️⃣ Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal
https://defiance.ps.nwoca.org/public/home.html
3️⃣ Click the 🚌 icon on the left navigation menu... and TA-DA! 🥳✨

⚠️ QUICK REMINDER BEFORE YOU CHECK: 🛑
• Complete the Form First: Every single Bulldog needs a 2026-2027 Emergency Medical & Transportation form filled out—even non-bus riders! Check for the yellow folder 📁 in the portal to verify. (No yellow folder? You’re all set and good to go! 🎉)
• Give It Time: Updates take a few days to process! ⏳ Keep an eye out for the "last updated" date on the transportation page.
• Check Every Student: High schoolers and elementary kiddos have different routes, so double-check each child’s profile separately!

08/10/2026

BREAKFAST & LUNCH = ON US AGAIN THIS YEAR! 🍕🍎⚡

Every enrolled Bulldog student eats FREE all year long for 2026–2027! No meal fees, zero packing stress, and healthy food to power every school day! 🐾✨
(Please note extra A la Carte items and additional beverages are not covered)

📋 Important Open House Checklist Item:
Please take a quick minute to fill out our Household Information Survey at Open House!
• It helps determine if your family qualifies for waived school fees.
• It plays a huge part in securing vital state funding for our district!

Let’s make this school year filled with full tummies and bright minds! 🐾💙

(See our updated lunch menu graphic below! 👇)

08/06/2026

Ready to hit the ground running, Bulldogs? 🐾✨ Fast Track Days are officially here for Defiance Middle School & High School!

Come grab your schedules, test out your locker combinations, tour the building, and map out your classes before the first day!

🗺️ locker check = no first-day stress!
🗓️ When: August 10th – 12th
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Closed 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for lunch)
📍 Where: Defiance Middle School & High School

Tag a parent or friend who needs this reminder! 👇

08/03/2026

Bulldogs! 🐾 2026 Yearbook Pickup is TOMORROW, August 4th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the DHS Football Stadium! 📖✨

All DHS students are invited! Grab your squad, bring your markers, and come hang out to sign yearbooks and grab some awesome food truck eats! 🍔🍦🖊️

Need to know:
💵 Didn't order a yearbook? Bring $70 in CASH to buy yours on the spot!
📲 More info: Follow on Instagram
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

07/21/2026

Sound the alarm, Bulldogs! 🚨🎒📚✨ The official 2026–2027 school supply lists have officially DROPPED!

We are officially counting down to Day 1 on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026! 🐾💙🤍 Don't wait until the night before when the gel pens and spiral notebooks are wiped out—get your shopping game plan locked in early! 🛒🎯

📣 ATTN MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES! 📣
We know DMS students won't find out their official team assignment until Fast Track! 🏷️✨ Don't stress—you can grab all the common basics now (like pencils, pens, highlighters, notebook paper, and glue sticks) ✏️🖊️📑, then grab any team-specific items right after Fast Track!

📲 Tap the link to grab your grade-level checklist now:

https://www.defiancecityschools.org/page/parents

Tag a fellow Defiance parent who needs to see this! 👇💬

07/07/2026

🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS, BULLDOGS! 🚨

The countdown is officially ON—we are counting down the days until we welcome our students back to the hallways on August 19th! 🎒✨

To help you get a head start on planning, here is a quick look at our 1st Semester Calendar Highlights, including Fast Track schedule pickups, Open House timings, and staggered start dates for our youngest pups! 🐾

📬 Watch Your Mailbox: Keep an eye out later this month! Complete, official Defiance City Schools calendars are currently in the works and will be hitting home mailboxes very soon.

Save this photo to your phone for easy reference, and let’s make this our best school year yet! 💙🤍

06/29/2026

🚨 STOP SCROLLING, BULLDOG FAM! 🚨 💙🤍
We know you're busy living your best summer lives, but we need just 5 minutes of your time! ☀️🏖️

To make sure your student is ready to roll for the 2026-2027 school year (we're talking bus routes, field trips, and all the fun stuff!), you MUST complete the Emergency Medical and Transportation form. ✅

👇 Check out the flyer below for a super easy step-by-step guide on how to get it done!
💻 Link to Parent Portal: https://defiance.ps.nwoca.org/public
⚠️ (Pro-tip: Make sure to use a web browser, not the mobile app!)

Address

801 South Clinton Street
Defiance, OH
43512

Telephone

+14197820070

Website

http://www.defiancecityschools.org/

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