MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board is expected to vote Tuesday on a resolution that abolishes more than 60 positions through a reduction in force. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Raemelton Administration Building at 856 W. Cook Road. The staffing cuts come after the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce recently […]
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Mansfield’s Andrea Murphy wins presidential teaching award for project-based learning
MANSFIELD — Andrea Murphy tells her students when the school year starts that it’s not her job to teach them. It’s her job to create an environment where they can learn. A third-grade teacher at Malabar Intermediate School, Murphy said an emphasis on hands-on learning over lectures and bookwork leads to more engaged and confident students. […]
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Funding the future: A 5-part probe begins into Mansfield City School finances
Today begins a five-part series called “Funding the Future,” which examines the financial picture of the Mansfield City Schools. Here is how the series will unfold. Stories will publish each day at 10 a.m.: Monday: An overview with the recent financial history in the district.Tuesday: How MCS found its way into — and out of […]
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Galion student honored with Franklin B. Walter Award
GALION – Nathan Mendiola, a standout senior at Galion High School, has been named Galion’s recipient of the prestigious Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award for the 2024-2025 school year. This distinguished honor recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and community service among high school seniors across Ohio. Nathan was celebrated alongside other outstanding recipients from north central […]
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Western Elementary’s ‘respectful, responsible and ready’ students enjoy Ohio Bird Sanctuary visit
LEXINGTON — Shelly Knapp’s first grade students sat on the gymnasium floor and watched as Abby Yates crouched down, holding a bowl of hay with a small turtle inside. The visit from Yates and several residents of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary was a reward for students’ good behavior as part of the school’s Positive Behavioral […]
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Madison teachers union hits 230 days working without contract
MADISON — The echoes of chanting teachers reverberated through cafeteria and hallways of Madison Middle School on Wednesday night. Negotiations between Madison Local Schools and its teachers union, the Madison Local Education Association, have reached a standstill. Members of the MLEA showed up to Wednesday’s board meeting in red t-shirts, holding signs and leading chants before […]
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MOESC announces Academic Challenge results
MANSFIELD — The 4th-8th grade academic challenge teams competed in their second tournament of the season this month. We want to congratulate all competitors, but especially our winners for each tournament. “I truly enjoy the students’ enthusiasm,” said Rebecca Kidney, tournament director. March 12th Results (4th Grade):4th-grade teams: Colonel Crawford A & B; Crestview A, […]
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Madison board of education votes to approve stipend for wrestling coach
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Junior Jaxin Stancombe knows his wrestling coach would give him the shirt off his back if he needed it. He literally has. Stancombe wore that gray t-shirt, given to him by head varsity wrestling coach Bryan Mosier, when he spoke at a school board meeting Wednesday night. “This shirt I’m wearing currently was […]
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4 Galion students recognized via Portrait of a Tiger program
GALION – The Galion City Schools Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on March 5 to discuss key district updates and review ongoing initiatives. The following staff and students were recognized for their outstanding demonstration of the Portrait of a Tiger trait of “balance.” Congratulations to Paislee Alberty-grade 2, Jayse Wolfe -grade 4, […]
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Madison Middle School to get accessible playground equipment through service learning grant
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Amy O’Connell saw the Madison Middle School playground and knew something needed to change. O’Connell is a teacher in the cross-categorical special needs classroom at Madison High School. Once a week, she and her students walk down to the middle school for time on playground. That’s when she noticed the playground didn’t have […]