Dear Editor,
A big Thank You, Mansfield!
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Mansfield City Schools hosted the Second Annual Peace On My Block Community Fair at Arlin Field.
Once again, the Mansfield community was gracious with donations exceeding over $22,000 to help fund the event. Over 35 community organizations came together to offer resources, games, and prizes to our students and their families.
The MCS community, along with staff and friends, volunteered their time to make sure the event went smoothly. A special thank you to the 180th Fighter Wing, along with LT. Col Phil Messer from Mansfield, for leading the Flyover over Arlin Field that gave everyone goosebumps.
Thank you Mansfield for making this a special night for our students, staff, and the entire Mansfield Community.
We are looking forward to next year! We would like to extend special recognition to the following supporters:
Mayor Jodi Perry, Councilmen Diaz, Mansfield Fire and Police Department, Crossroads Community Church, Maddox Memorial, Mechanics Bank, Park National Bank, Bob and Bob Door, Buckeye Chrysler of Shelby, Ohio, Tyger Booster Club, Modern Woodmen of America, Law Offices of Spalding and Kitzler, Mansfield Elks, Mansfield Amvets Post 26, Amvets Auxiliary, Gorman Rupp Civic Fund, McDonalds SSM, Catalyst, Richland County Children Services,Brigitte Coles, Paula Cauldwell, Mansfield Elks Lodge, MSEA Union, Solveig Root, Joanne Hipsher (Director of Foundation Academy), Winston Greene, Richland County Democratic Committee, John & Jill Vanharlingen, New Haven Auto, Coach Stykes, Richland County Foundation, Russell & Mary Gimbel Foundation, Haring Realty (Russ White & Agents), Ohio State University/NC State, 179th Cyberspace Wing, Mansfield YMCA, Van’s Auto Service, Little Buckeye Children’s Museum, Home Depot, Renaissance Theater, and Tony Kilgore (Northeast Pyrotechnics).
Again, Thank you Mansfield for making this a special night for our kids and their families. We will see you again for the Third Annual Peace on My Block Community Fair next May!
Sincerely,
Tom Hager
Principal
Malabar Intermediate