MADISON — Grady Davis took his place before the board of education, a copy of his brief speech clasped in both hands. There was a moment of quiet as he looked up at the microphone looming nearly six inches above his head. His teacher, Brittany Farley stepped in, unwound the cord from the stand and […]
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Clear Fork expects to delay tax issue until 2026
BELLVILLE – Treasurer Bradd Stevens said this week that Clear Fork Valley Local Schools expects to delay putting a tax issue on the ballot until 2026. Earlier, Stevens had anticipated that the district would have to seek an operating levy in 2024. The two-year delay is the result of three factors: COVID-19 grant funds, savings […]
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Updated ODH guidance loosens quarantine requirements for school, sports
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health released updated quarantine guidelines Monday for individuals exposed to COVID-19 in a school setting. Mask-to-stay and test-to-play guidance will allow students exposed in the classroom or another school setting to continue attending classes and participating in extracurriculars with certain precautionary measures in place. The Mask-to-Stay option will allow […]
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Mansfield Christian School outlines bold plan for improvement, expansion
MANSFIELD — Superintendent Cy Smith believes the best is yet to come for Mansfield Christian School. The faith-based institution celebrated its 60th year Saturday night with a banquet at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center. In a room full of alumni, parents and staff, Smith shared the beginnings of a master plan to expand the school’s educational […]
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MOESC receives grant to help students complete FAFSA
MANSFIELD — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an application used by virtually all two and four-year colleges, universities, and career schools for awarding Federal, state, and college-funded student aid. In order to help more students apply for these aid dollars, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center was awarded a $75,000 grant to support the […]
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Shiloh Middle School STEM teacher receives grant for 3D printer
SHILOH — A teacher at Shiloh Middle School recently received the largest individual grant ever given by the Richland County Retired Teachers Association (RCRTA) Matt Anderson, who teaches computer science, STEM and robotics, filled out the grant application on a whim. He said he was ecstatic at the opportunity to bring a 3D printer to […]
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Local arts organizations to host free arts integration professional development for teachers on Nov. 2
MANSFIELD — The Kennedy Center Partners in Education Mansfield Team, comprised of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association, the Mansfield Art Center, and Mansfield City Schools, will host a professional development workshop on arts integration for elementary and intermediate educators, and administrators on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The free workshop is an in-person session, and will […]
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Mansfield Christian School to celebrate 60th anniversary on Saturday
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Christian School will hold a 60th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center to look back over the legacy of MCS in the community while looking forward to the exciting growth opportunities in the near future. This event begins at 5 p.m. with a legacy showcase featuring school […]
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Parr family honors Pioneer Career & Technology Center
SHELBY — Matt Parr is the Supervisor of Satellite Programs at PCTC. He oversees 20 teachers in nine buildings of schools that contain satellite programs such as Vocational Agriculture and Consumer Science. Parr gave a humorous presentation to the PCTC board about his responsibilities and how PCTC has proven to be an honor in his […]