MANSFIELD — Springmill STEM Elementary will need a name change soon. The public magnet school operated by Mansfield City Schools will add seventh grade in 2027 and eighth grade in 2028. The school board voted on a resolution Tuesday to make it official after discussions about an expansion earlier this year. Superintendent Stan Jefferson said delaying […]
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Summer electronics camps help high school students explore technology careers
MANSFIELD — Parents of high school students are encouraged to explore an exciting summer learning opportunity as two High School Electronics Camps will be offered in June 2026, providing hands-on, real‑world exposure to electronics, technology, and technical career pathways. The camps are hosted collaboratively by The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, The Ohio State University at […]
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Mansfield-area teachers can apply for classroom grants through Richland County Foundation
MANSFIELD — Local educators are invited to submit applications to receive grants from the Richland County Foundation. A committee of community volunteers awards education grants for creative and innovative supplemental programs not covered by school funding. The grants are given to K-12 teachers in public or private Richland County schools to encourage them to develop […]
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Mifflin Elementary to host farewell open house
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Mifflin Elementary may be closing its doors for good, but its impact will continue to ripple through generations. That’s why Madison Local Schools is hosting an open house and farewell for students, staff and community members to walk the halls one last time. “It’s not just about a building, it’s about honoring what […]
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Mifflin Elementary students earn spot in national math game competition
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Jennifer Porter figured her students may as well learn math if they wanted to play video games. A first grade teacher at Mifflin Elementary, Porter started letting her students play math games if they had extra time in class, using a free platform called Prodigy. Now her students’ skills may earn them national […]
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Lucas FCCLA students receive awards for their national programs
LUCAS — The Lucas Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students attended the State Leadership Conference April 15 to 17 to receive awards for their national programs. This year several Lucas students completed projects: Power of One Tinley Kochert Sand Up Chelsea Sweet Katie Cuthbertson Olivia Strassell Avah Caroll Brooklynn Francis Families First Kenzie […]
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Lexington school board approves 24 staff cuts ahead of levy push
LEXINGTON — Lexington Local Schools will employ 24 fewer people next school year, Supt. Jeremy Secrist said Wednesday night. The school board voted Wednesday to approve a reduction in force (RIF), terminating contracts with eight of those employees at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The eliminated positions included a first grade teacher, kindergarten teachers, […]
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Pioneer Career & Technology Center cuts ribbon on Advanced Mfg. Center
SHELBY — Students like Miley Litteral are already preparing to fill Ohio’s growing demand for skilled workers. A senior in Pioneer Career and Technology Center’s industrial maintenance program, Litteral is gaining hands-on experience reflecting the needs of today’s workforce. “My father’s a carpenter, so I grew up around someone already in the trade,” she said. […]
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Lucas, Ashland students win Firelands Electric Cooperative scholarships
NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that two winners from its February scholarship contest have been selected to receive additional awards through Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives (OEC). Haley McNaull of Ashland High School has been awarded a second-place, $3,600 scholarship as part of OEC’s Children of Members Scholarship competition. McNaull, the daughter […]
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MOESC announces new leadership hires to strengthen school-community & career connections
MANSFIELD – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is pleased to announce the hiring of two key leaders who will enhance regional partnerships and expand career-connected learning opportunities for students. During its April 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, the MOESC Board of Governors approved the recommendations of Superintendent Kevin Kimmel to appoint Casie Grau as […]