Non-English speaking parents who need a translator or other assistance with this process may contact either Elizabeth Curtis , EL Coordinator, or Denise Mitchell, Administrative Secretary.

Pickerington Schools offers free and reduced-price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Program. Each school office and District Office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

The Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines will be used for determining eligibility. Children from families whose annual income is at or below the federal guidelines are eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk if the school participates in the Special Milk Program.

For complete information, see “Free and Reduced Price Meals” on the Food Services Department section of the website

Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH 43147

The Homework Help Center is comprised of dedicated volunteers and staff who provide general homework guidance and support to grades K – 12.

Columbus Public Library

All Columbus Public Libraries offer homework help free of charge. Staff is available to support students and help them succeed in school. You can find locations and hours here.

Colorin Colorado

Colorin Colorado is a bilingual site to support educators and families of English Language Learners. They offer great tips and ideas for both families and educators.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows students to learn at their own pace. They offer math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more.

Reading can happen anytime, anywhere!  Together, you and your children can explore the joy of reading.  The INFOhio website provides “Reading ‘Round the Clock” videos and “So You’re Parenting…” flyers (flyers available in English and Spanish), that offer easy tips for incorporating reading practice into everyday activities.  Visit the INFOhio website to view the videos and flyers provided.

INFOhio developed these resources in partnership with the State Library of Ohio, Ohio Educational Library Media Association, and the Ohio PTA.  Free downloads are available to all Ohioans.  Take a look for great tips on keeping your family reading and preparing your children for Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee

Community Refugee and Immigration Service (CRIS) is an independent non-profit agency serving refugees, asylees, and immigrants in central Ohio. They help refugees and immigrants achieve successful integration into the central Ohio community.

The Children’s Advocacy Project for Kids (CAP4Kids)

The Children’s Advocacy Project for Kids (CAP4Kids) helps families and school find out about free and low-cost community resources that exist to improve the lives of families. The website features after-school care, literacy resources, behavioral counseling, teen resources, and services for children with special needs. Handouts and information within the webpage can be translated into multiple languages.

Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services

The ETSS assists immigrant and refugee families and low income individuals in Central Ohio through education, training, supportive services, and self-development opportunities.

Intercambio Uniting Communities (Immigrant Integration) 

Immigrant Integration works on helping improve the lives of immigrants through English Education.

Latino Empowerment Outreach Network

The Latino Empowerment Outreach Network as a network of individuals and organizations to empower and enrich the Latino community in the areas of health, education, advocacy, and communication. Network meetings: September-June, 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m, first Thursday of every month. Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland, Columbus,Ohio, 1700 Watermark Drive (Take Grandview exit off of I-670W. Go straight through light).

My Project USA

MY Project USA is a non-profit organization. It is the first and the only national initiative that is addressing the challenges facing the American Youth, especially in the immigrant and refugee communities from various Muslim countries.

Ohio Hispanic Coalition

The Ohio Hispanic Coalition works improve the well being and quality of life of all Latinos through advocacy, education, training and access to quality services.

ODE-Lau Resource Center

The mission of the Lau Resource Center at the Ohio Department of Education is to ensure equal access to high-quality learning experiences and standards for students with limited English proficiency in the state of Ohio.

Teaching Tolerance

This website provides guidance for educators on how to handle undocumented students that are going through the stress/fear of deportation.