Band Camp Wraps Up as Back-to-School Season Begins

Kalida, OH · August 16, 2026

Morning fog hangs low across the fields today, giving way to a busy Sunday afternoon.

The Lead

As mid-August arrives, Kalida Local Schools is entering final preparations for the 2026–2027 academic year. High school marching band members are completing their intensive annual band camp on campus this week, rehearsing field formations and music ahead of autumn halftime performances. Meanwhile, teachers and staff are scheduled to return for official workdays later this week, leading up to the district-wide Open House on Thursday, August 20 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Parents and students can visit classrooms, drop off school supplies, and meet teachers before the first official day of instruction. With fall sports already underway and campus facilities prepped, the village is fully transitioning into back-to-school mode.

Local Pulse

School Zone Traffic Safety Enforcement Begins Local officers are increasing patrols near campus corridors as student travel and extracurricular activities pick up.
Ottawa: Agricultural Transition Workshop Scheduled Regional farm management experts will lead a succession planning session at the Putnam County ESC building.

Today's Outlook

High 86°F · Low 72°F — Fog (34% chance of precipitation)
- Keep your headlights on during early morning drives until the thick haze clears out.

What's On Around Town

Findlay: Pokemon & TCG Card Show Hancock County Fairgrounds, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Browse 75 vendor tables featuring trading cards and rare collectibles.
Lima: Back 2 School Block Party Pangle Pavilion, 2:00–4:00 PM Enjoy free school supplies, family activities, music, and food.
Lima: Allen County Fair Parade North Main Street, 2:00–3:30 PM Watch floats and local marching bands kick off fair week downtown.
Findlay: Into the Woods Fort Findlay Playhouse, 3:00 PM Catch local community theater performers bringing classic fairy tales to life.

Spotlight & Story

Mark Rampe
- Managing high school athletic logistics across multiple sports seasons, Rampe has overseen Kalida’s transition to digital ticketing for Wildcat events. His behind-the-scenes work ensures hundreds of student-athletes take the field seamlessly each year without missing a beat.

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