MANSFIELD — Masks aren’t going away completely for Ohio’s K-12 students. While there is no longer a mask mandate in the classroom, students will still be required to wear masks on school buses this fall. The requirement is not a local one — school bus passengers nationwide are required to mask up under a mandate […]
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Backpack giveaway Sunday at Mansfield and Ashland Wireless Zone stores
ASHLAND — Hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies will be given to children at Wireless Zone stores in Ashland and Mansfield on Sunday, Aug. 1. Wireless Zone, a Verizon franchisor, does the “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” annually in participating stores across the country. Families who visit the Ashland and Mansfield stores between the hours […]
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OSU-Mansfield to begin offering RN to BSN program this fall
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University at Mansfield will offer the “RN to BSN” program, beginning Autumn 2021. Offered through The Ohio State University’s top-ranked College of Nursing, this program provides an opportunity for licensed RNs with an associate degree or diploma from an accredited institution to earn a bachelor of science in nursing. “We […]
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Clear Fork Valley Foundation announces scholarship winners
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Valley Foundation recently held its annual scholarship dinner at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville. Over 100 students, family, friends, educators, and scholarship endowment families joined donors and other members of community to celebrate the accomplishments of 25 Clear Fork high school seniors. Scholarships presented to these students totaled $20,000. […]
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MOESC now hiring substitute teachers for 2021/2022 school year
MANSFIELD – As the start of the 2021/2022 school year approaches, the need for substitute teachers is great. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is looking for substitute teachers to work in a number of area school districts. Steve Earnest, Mid-Ohio ESC Executive Director, said substitute teachers play a vital role in the education of our children. […]
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GOAL Digital Academy enrolling for 2021/2022 school year
MANSFIELD – GOAL Digital Academy has been offering students in Central Ohio a different learning experience than traditional school for almost 20 years has announced that enrollment for the 2021/2022 school year is open to the public for students in grades K through 12. GOAL’s unique approach to school involves a blended model of learning […]
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Lexington hires new director of special education through MOESC
LEXINGTON — Julie Borchers got hooked on special education while working as a preschool teacher. As the new special education director for Lexington Local Schools, she’s looking forward to helping the district meet all its requirements within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. “I love the law aspect of it. I’m a rule follower,” Borchers […]
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Additional transfer options now available at NC State College
MANSFIELD — More students than ever are beginning their college education while in high school and earning more credits affordably to transfer for their advanced degree. Thanks to a new grant, North Central State College students who choose to transfer after earning associate degrees in English, psychology, and biology will have an additional pathway to […]
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McQuate to replace Harris as interim Mansfield Sr. High School principal
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior High School Principal Marinise Harris will leave the district at the end of this month. The board of education accepted her resignation, effective July 30, at its meeting Tuesday night. “Sometimes an email is not enough, so I wanted to publicly thank the board for giving me this opportunity,” Harris told […]
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Mansfield St. Peter’s hires its first Head of School
MANSFIELD – St. Peter’s Parish and School announced Sunday the hiring of Laurie McKeon as the institution’s first Head of School. McKeon will work alongside Father John Miller, the new pastor for St. Peter’s Parish. In a press release issued by St. Peter’s, it stated that both leaders are committed to the school’s mission of […]