Paulding Exempted Village School district covers 177 square miles in northwestern Ohio, Paulding County. The district includes the communities of Paulding and Oakwood and several small surrounding areas as well. The school district is largely a rural area. Paulding Exempted Schools includes approximately 1650 students in grades PK-12. Buildings include Paulding High School (grades 9-12), Paulding Middle School (grades 6-8), Paulding Elementary School (grades PK-5), and Oakwood Elementary School (PK-6). The district also operates a transportation center and an administration building. Paulding Exempted Village Schools employ 114 certified teaching/administrator staff and over 72 support staff (b探花视频 drivers, engineers, c探花视频todians, food service workers, secretaries, etc.). Our Mission Statement: PEVS will be an interactive learning community enhanced through technology and curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, community service, and interpersonal skills. The school, community, and families will be partners to promote a safe and accepting environment, encouraging mutual respect, open communications, and a sense of belonging, thereby enabling teaching and learning to flourish. Paulding Exempted Village Schools recognize that each student is a unique individual. We believe that it is our mission to provide students with opportunities and encouragement that permit students to develop their full potential as citizens of tomorrow. The interaction within a school system should provide students with concepts of respect, responsibility, courtesy, and individuality. The interaction within the school community should provide students with acceptance of other's ideas, beliefs, and opinions. As our students leave and enter society, they will have the skills to become an integral part of the global community.