Fred W. Ritter Elementary

09/02/2026

Is your student-athlete in need of equipment? ⚽️🏀🏈🥎🎾🏐

The Airport High School Athletic Boosters is selling gently used, donated sports equipment and apparel during a fundraiser sale Sept. 11-12 at the Baker Barn, 12686 Grafton Rd., Carleton.

Thank you for the support!

09/01/2026

Please see below for a message from Supt. Ryan Duvall:

Airport Community Schools thanks you for your patience and understanding as the district works through frustrating transportation delays with the start of the 2026-27 school year.

Although we faced some challenges today, we're excited to have your students back in school!

As a reminder, please review the PowerSchool Parent Portal for updated transportation information. With transportation questions, contact First Student at 734-654-3433.

08/31/2026

It's almost time! Just ONE more day until we have our Jets back at school ✏️✈📓

Please be certain to review the PowerSchool Parent Portal to review your student's most up-to-date school information. As a reminder, the PowerSchool app has limited features. If you're using using the app and do not see the information you're looking for, please log in to the Parent Portal through your phone or computer's web browser.

We can't wait to see our students TOMORROW morning! 💙💛

08/17/2026

We're ready, Jets! 🎉

PowerSchool Parent Portal system maintenance is complete, and we are excited to provide you with the following Back to School information:

✈️ School building - School Information tab
✈️ Homeroom teacher (elementary) - Demographic Info tab
✈️ Bus information - Transportation tab

If you're still seeing a "disabled" or "information not available" message, proceed with clicking onto the School Information, Demographic Info, and Transportation tabs to view the information that has been released. Please be certain to review this information again before the first day of school (Sept. 1), in case of any updates.

Principals are expected to follow up with more building-specific information soon.

Wagar and high school students will receive their class schedules next week during Open Houses/Orientation. For a reminder of these dates, visit airportschools.com and view the "Upcoming Events" calendar.

You may log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal at this link: https://airport.powerschool.com/public/home.html

As a reminder, the PowerSchool app has limited features. If you're using the app and do not see the information you're looking for, please log in to the Parent Portal through your phone or computer's web browser.

With concerns about your student's transportation information, please contact First Student Transportation at 734-654-3433. Remember to review this information regularly in case of any changes.

With trouble logging in, please select the "forgot password" option to reset your information.

We can't wait to see you!

08/07/2026

🗓 Mark your calendar! 🗓

All elementary Open Houses are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 at your child's school building. If you don't know your child's building assignment, hold tight! The district is working to finalize registrations for all Future Jets. 🎒✏️🏫🍎

We can't wait to see you! ✈️

07/31/2026

🚨 Reminder! 🚨 FREE Clothing Giveaway Today! 👕👖👗

In partnership with local volunteers, Airport Community Schools is hosting a FREE Clothing Giveaway for district families from 2-7 p.m. today, Friday, July 31 in the Wagar Middle & Junior High School gymnasium. Please use the south entrance of the building to enter the gym.

Stop by, shop and select some items to kick start the 2026-27 school year!

07/27/2026

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨

Airport Community Schools is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant for our Tuition Preschool Program at Ritter Elementary. The deadline to apply is Aug. 2

Here are some details about the position:
✈️ High School Diploma required
✈️ $15.50/hr paid through EduStaff
✈️ 8:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. M, W, F / 8:30-11:50 a.m. T, Th

To apply, send your resume to Paul Stasa, Ritter Principal, at [email protected].

For information, contact Caitlin Boron, Human Resources, at [email protected].

07/23/2026

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨

Airport Community Schools is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant for our Tuition Preschool Program at Fred W. Ritter Elementary. The deadline to apply is Aug. 2

Here are some details about the position:
✈️ High School Diploma required
✈️ $15.50/hr paid through EduStaff
✈️ 8:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. M, W, F / 8:30-11:50 a.m. T, Th

To apply, send your resume to Paul Stasa, Ritter Principal, at [email protected].

For information, contact Caitlin Boron, Human Resources, at [email protected].

07/14/2026

Are your children growing out of their school clothing? 👕👖👗

In partnership with local volunteers, Airport Community Schools is hosting a FREE Clothing Giveaway for district families from 2-7 p.m. Friday, July 31 in the Wagar Middle & Junior High School Gymnasium.

Donations of used, clean clothing are being accepted now through July 27 and may be dropped off in the Wagar vestibule.

Stop by, shop and select some items to kick start the 2026-27 school year!

07/13/2026

The Airport Community Schools PowerSchool Parent Portal will be closed for System Maintenance beginning today, Monday, July 13.

Parent Portal will be unavailable for parents with CURRENT students, but will remain open to parents completing the registration of their NEW Airport student.

Parents wishing to begin the registration process for their new Airport student may still do so by following the instructions at this link: https://www.airportschools.com/en-US/student-registration-f934e840

The district will provide formal notice when the PowerSchool Parent Portal reopens for public use. Thank you for understanding!