MANSFIELD — A perfect score on the state’s annual rating of the district’s special education services is much more than a number to Jonathan Burras. “It is a representation that Mansfield City Schools is doing right by the community in serving our students with disabilities and those with diverse needs,” said Burras, now in his […]
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Crestview community raises money for Ramsay memorial scholarship
OLIVESBURG — With a heart of gold and an infectious smile, Walker Ramsay’s story has touched the hearts of many in and beyond the Crestview community. On May 29, 2016, Walker was taken from his classmates, friends, and family too soon at the age of 17. In the wake of his passing, the Crestview community has […]
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60 students take part in Migrant Career Exploration Day at Pioneer
SHELBY- Sixty students from the Willard Migrant Summer program participated in the 3rd annual Career Exploration Day recently at Pioneer Career and Technology Center. Students from kindergarten thru high school had the opportunity to explore many career options thru hands-on activities. The focus of the day was to learn about careers, literacy, and technology, all […]
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Mansfield BOE holds special meeting to approve new hires, contracts
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s Board of Education Treasurer Robert Kuehnle said Monday’s special meeting was called because board members needed to approve a group of new hires before the school district could legally pay them. The group included recently hired teachers, tutors and custodians. As part of a two-step process, all new hires must be approved […]
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Shelby Foundation ensures back-to-school program is successful for local schools
SHELBY — During the month of August, the United Way of Richland County and School Specialty collaborated to offer a back-to-school program for participating Richland County elementary schools. The program was a dollar for dollar match up to $1,000 per school in-store credit to Mansfield-area business, School Specialty. Shelby Foundation Director Carrie Kemerer thought this […]
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The New Store styles students in need
MANSFIELD – Hundreds of local students are starting the school year on the right, well-dressed foot with help from The New Store. For the past decade, The New Store has assisted families in financial need with dressing students from kindergarten through eighth grade for the school year. It’s the most popular of the five programs […]
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Pioneer Career and Technology reports record enrollment
SHELBY — Pioneer Career and Technology Center is off to a big start this school year with over 1,175 students enrolled in more than 35 career technical programs. The programs include Auto Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Industrial Diesel, Power Equipment Mechanics, Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Health Assistant, Dental Assisting, Medical Office, Medical Technologies, Horticulture, […]
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Richland School of Academic Arts opens new building, announces $1.4 million grant
MANSFIELD – It’s hard to tell who is more excited about the Richland School of Academic Arts’ building on Park Avenue West: the students, the teachers, or Superintendent Sandra Sutherland. Sutherland was all smiles Tuesday, welcoming guests to the school’s official ribbon cutting at 1456 Park Ave. West, and for good reason. After officially closing […]
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School Specialty donates supplies to schools in West Africa
MANSFIELD — School Specialty company has grabbed an opportunity to partner with a small village in Ghana to bring school supplies to children in need. Joe Yorio, CEO of School Specialty, addressed a crowd of more than 25 people Tuesday and noted how honored he felt to work with the Gloria Pointer Teen Movement Foundation […]
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Adventures await at Springmill STEM Kindergarten
MANSFIELD — When kindergarten students start classes at Springmill STEM Elementary School next week they will begin a hands-on exploration of the basics of science, technology, engineering and math. “We have an experienced, highly qualified teaching staff. Our students will follow the same core curriculum as our other elementary schools, which meets Ohio’s academic standards,” […]