Otto-Eldred School District
Pursuing Excellence—Developing Potential
Welcome to the Internet home of the Otto-Eldred School District. Our schools provide safe, empowering learning environments for preschool through twelfth grade students in the communities of Eldred, Duke Center, and Rixford, Pennsylvania.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We are happy to provide you with information about our district, our schools, and the excellent programs and services we offer our students.
A Message from Our Administration
Happy new year, and welcome to January! As we embrace the start of 2025, we look forward to a month of continued growth and exciting opportunities for our students. The first month of the year is a great time to reflect on our goals and set our sights on the journey ahead.
In January, we will be focusing on reinforcing the strong academic habits and values that will set the tone for the rest of the year. Our teachers and staff are committed to providing an engaging and enriching experience for every student, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
As the end of the first semester nears, we encourage our families to stay connected with us throughout the month, whether through emails, phone calls, upcoming events, or by simply staying engaged with your child's learning at home. Together, we can create an environment where every student is motivated to reach their full potential.
As always, thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community. We are excited for the opportunities this year holds, and we look forward to working together to make January—and the rest of 2025—a rewarding experience for all.
Matthew D. Splain
Superintendent
Statement of Nondiscrimination/Title IX
Otto-Eldred School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§1681 et seq., and its regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), or both.
The District’s Title IX Coordinator is:
Mr. Nicholas LaBella, High School Principal
Otto-Eldred School District
143 Sweitzer Drive
Duke Center, PA 16729
Telephone: (814) 817-1385
Email
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights may be contacted at:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: (800) 421-3481
Fax: (202) 453-6012; TDD: (800) 877-8339
Email
https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr
To report information about conduct that may constitute Title IX sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of Title IX sex discrimination, please refer to the District’s Nondiscrimination Policies and Grievance Procedures, which can be located on the District’s website under Board Policies, Policy 103 (Students) and Policy 104 (Employees): https://www.ottoeldred.org/Title-IX-Information or contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator.