MANSFIELD, Ohio — A sea of scarlet and gray filled the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Monday evening for the OSU Alumni Club of Richland County’s 35th annual Beat Michigan Buckeye Bash. This event always takes place the Monday prior to the Ohio State-Michigan game, said Kathy Russell, president of the OSU Alumni Club of Richland County. “The tradition of […]
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NC State student named Coca-Cola Leader of Promise
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Cassidy Smedley, a student at North Central State College, has been selected as a 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. She is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members who will receive $1,000. More than 1,100 applications were received for the prestigious award. Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars are selected based on […]
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Outdoor education engages students with hands-on lessons
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Outdoor education offers a unique alternative for students, allowing them to learn beyond the walls of a traditional classroom through real-life experiences. And the good news is, they enjoy it. According to Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors, Inc. staff, students are receptive to outdoor education and often provide positive feedback about […]
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Discovery School celebrates 40 years in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – In 1975, Margaret Black had a vision: a school where teaching was individualized and learning was hands-on, where students came out from behind rows of desks and took control of their education. Motivated by her two young sons and frustrated with the current state of public education, Black partnered with Ohio State […]
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Eastern Elementary has fun with Disney Decimal Night
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Students were delighted to go to school Friday evening, yes, delighted. Not only were they happy to go, they went to school to do math. Eastern Elementary School hosted Disney Decimal Night for fifth and sixth grades—an evening of performing decimal math along with some Disney fun. “The fifth and sixth grades […]
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Altrusa boosts Dewald Center with reading project
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Reading can be, and is supposed to be fun. That was the message Altrusa International Inc. of Mansfield and the Dewald Center wanted to convey to a group of youngsters last Saturday. The two local organizations sponsored a Family Literacy Fun morning that included reading activities and a craft session. “It’s one of […]
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‘Oklahoma!’ sweeping through Shelby High School
SHELBY, Ohio – There’s a beautiful feeling in Shelby this weekend as the Whippet Theatre program prepares to open “Oklahoma!” at the Shelby High School Performing Arts Center. The first collaboration of Rodgers & Hammerstein will come to life on stage thanks to approximately 80 cast and crew members from Shelby City Schools. Director Brian […]
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Shelby St. Mary’s offers full tuition for 14 qualified preschool students
SHELBY, Ohio — Fourteen new students could receive full tuition grants if they meet requirements after St. Mary’s School was recently awarded the Ohio Department of Education Early Childhood Education Grant. St. Mary’s School will enroll new students with full tuition grants if families meet specific income guidelines and are ready to enroll student(s) in […]
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Mansfield BOE asks state auditor to remove district from fiscal emergency
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield’s Board of Education approved a resolution Tuesday evening requesting the state auditor to remove the district from fiscal emergency. “It’s my understanding that the district did this in less than 24 months and that’s fantastic. Well done to all involved,” said interim board treasurer Trevor Gummere. Gummere said the resolution awaits […]
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Shelby Schools shine in preliminary state test results
SHELBY, Ohio – Shelby City Schools met or exceeded expectations in the majority of subjects tested in third grade and higher last year, according to preliminary state testing results. Of 23 subjects tested across the district last year, only three subjects were below state indicators, and only by a single-digit percentage. Assistant Superintendent Paul Walker […]