MANSFIELD — A new way to honor students was discussed at the Tuesday evening Mansfield City Schools Board of Education meeting. Jeff Cramer and Robert Watsons, of the school’s tech prep national honor society, presented their thoughts about adding a new national Technical honor society to “reach a different kind of student.” “For the most […]
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Ohio FFA vice president visits with Crestview chapter
OLIVESBURG — Crestview FFA hosted Ohio FFA Vice President At Large, Ryan Matthews on Thursday, March 17. Each class participated in its own leadership activity that involved a team building exercise. Matthews’ message conveyed the importance of perseverance and determination throughout difficult times in life as well as the importance of communication. Classmates had to […]
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Stellar Robotics student nominated for Dean’s List Award
ONTARIO — When Gabriella Allen was younger, she was bullied and struggled to find her place. When her parents registered her for the Stellar Robotics organization her freshman year, said she loathed the idea. “I really didn’t want to be there,” she said. “I was worried it would be one more thing people would be […]
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Richland Bank signs urban leadership scholarship pact with Ashland University
ASHLAND – Ashland University President Dr. Carlos Campo on Friday signed a Scholarship Agreement as well as a Corporate Partners Agreement with Chris Hiner, president of Richland Bank. The agreement establishes a “Richland Bank Urban Leadership Annual Scholarship” that calls for Richland Bank officials to provide funding for three annual student scholarships for “a sophomore, […]
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MOESC honors 17 students from Richland, Ashland, Crawford County with scholarship awards
MANSFIELD — Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center recognized 17 graduating seniors from area school districts for their academic success, school and community service at its annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award Program on March 15. Seven students were awarded $500 scholarships based on their school grades, test scores, activities and a personal goal statement. Each student […]
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Mansfield Christian wins spot in Ohio Academic Challenge Competition
MANSFIELD — High school and junior varsity teams recently participated in the Winter High School Academic Challenge Tournaments sponsored by and held at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Schools participating included Ashland, Bucyrus, Colonel Crawford, Crestview, Galion, Highland, Hillsdale, Lexington, Madison, Mansfield Christian, Mansfield City, Mapleton, Mt. Vernon, Ontario, Plymouth-Shiloh, Shelby, St. Peter’s and Tiffin. […]
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Ontario Schools part of OhioCheckbook.com
ONTARIO – Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced Tuesday the launch of the Ontario Local School District’s online checkbook on OhioCheckbook.com. In December 2014, Treasurer Mandel launched OhioCheckbook.com, which sets a new national standard for government transparency and for the first time in Ohio history puts all state spending information on the internet. OhioCheckbook.com recently earned […]
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Ontario 5th graders create nonfiction magazine
ONTARIO — Students in Mrs. Shelby Wynn’s fifth grade class have been learning about different types of text structure in reading. Afterwards, they chose a topic and created a nonfiction magazine using all five different types of text structure for a writing assignment. This magazine also included great visuals, sidebars, a glossary, and a quiz. […]
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Mansfield Christian School seeks support for new STEM program
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Christian School (MCS) has designed an innovative STEM education program that incorporates ongoing partnerships with the local business community. Brian Miller, a veteran product engineer, teaches students in grades K-12 how to develop practical skills and confidence in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. Superintendent Dr. Cy J. Smith hosted a […]
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Three co-chairs spearheading Mansfield renewal levy campaign
MANSFIELD — A retired bank president, a longtime principal and a woman active in school issues are leading the campaign to win passage of two Mansfield City Schools renewal levies on May 2. The school system emphasizes the levies would not increase taxes, only maintain what voters approved in 2013. Serving as co-chairs of the […]