Ontario faculty and board members as well as the public, discussed the new Ohio’s Teacher Evaluation System and new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) at the Ontario Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening. Director of Operations Curt McVicker opened the discussion with a presentation about the new teacher evaluation system. McVicker explained this evaluation […]
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2,000 scholarships available for kindergarteners enrolling in private schools
As of Monday, July 1, Governor Kasich signed into law a new income-based scholarship of $4,250, which will be awarded to eligible families seeking to enroll in private schools in Ohio for the 2013-2014 school year. Only incoming kindergarteners whose families have an income at or below 200 percent of the Federal Policy Guidelines are […]
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Ontario schools moving forward
Ontario’s superintendent, Lisa Carmichael, is pleased with the progress Ontario schools made over the past couple years. And recently, 14 newly hired teachers joined the Ontario staff for the 2013-14 school year. Carmichael became superintendent in August 2011. Since then, she has made it her mission to make Ontario a top school in the county. […]
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Safety Town returns for 76th year
Elementary students from Mansfield-area schools are given the opportunity to learn the basic safety lessons at the 76th annual Mansfield Police Division Safety Town Program held at Brinkerhoff School. The program offers three separate sessions, each lasting ten days on Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Sessions are divided out by the […]
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St. Peter’s Announces New Elementary Principal
In a letter to employees and school families dated today, St. Peter’s Pastor and School Superintendent Fr. Gregory Hite announced the hiring of Mrs. Madalyn Bauer, M. Ed. of West Salem as their new elementary school principal beginning in the 2013-14 school year. According to Fr. Hite, “Mrs. Bauer comes to us with a wealth […]
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Ontario board hears cost-saving measure
Ontario’s Board of Education met on June 11 and discussed communications, the band’s Chicago trip, and introductions of new teachers. Communications for the maintenance department was introduced as a cost-saving measure. Superintendent, Lisa Carmichael praised Director of Maintenance Brad Swain. Carmichael said, “He’s very hands on working with janitors. You will see him out and […]
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Freund accepts Lucas schools’ chief position
“He has all the qualities we were looking for,” Lucas School Board President Roger Maglott said, confirming the hire of Dan Freund as superintendent. Freund recently announced his retirement from Mansfield City School after three years stating that he wanted to spend more time with his grandchildren. “They called me after I announced my retirement,” […]
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The fight against bullying
Bullying has been a longstanding concern for Richland County. With recent events and initiatives, locals are seeing progress in bringing awareness to the issue. Sydney Shasky, Miss Richland County’s Outstanding Teen, has adjusted her platform against bullying with “No Tolerance For Bullying”. Shasky, a victim of bullying, wants to bring awareness to her community. She […]
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Clear Fork board discusses drug policy
School may be out for students but school boards continue to address their agendas in preparation for the 2013-14 school year. The Clear Fork Local Valley Schools Board of Education addressed a number of agenda items when they met on June 13. Athletic team uniforms, new district drug policy, new coaches’ handbook, and new hires […]
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Shelby mayor pays it forward through leadership program
When Shelby Mayor Marilyn John took office in January 2010, she had a specific goal in mind: build strong leadership skills in kids. In 2013, She is well on her way to achieving this goal. She created a program, LeaderShelby, allowing junior high students to experience a day on an actual college campus in May […]