MANSFIELD — Attention, Tyger parents: Don’t expect your student to text you back during math class, or any other class, this year. The Mansfield City Schools board of education voted Tuesday night to adopt a new policy cracking down on the use of cell phones during school hours. The policy prohibits students from using cell phones […]
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STRS acting director addresses educators in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Acting executive director Lynn Hoover stopped by the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library this week for a town hall with local educators. A 30-year employee of the agency, Hoover was chief financial officer when she was tapped to step in as executive director of the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in November. Hoover gave […]
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Mansfield school board OKs deficit-reduction plan for state review
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School District hopes previously approved spending reductions are enough to pass financial muster with the state. The district’s school board on Tuesday morning, meeting in special session, unanimously approved a written plan for the Ohio Dept. of Education & Workforce that it said will eliminate a looming deficit identified in […]
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Mansfield Sr. High School to host Peace on My Block event
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior High School is adding some pizazz to its schedule pickup day. The Peace on My Block Back-to-School Celebration will take place Aug. 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Mansfield Senior High School. Students will have the chance to pick up their schedule and get more information on school clubs, athletics and […]
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Underwater robotics: Students learn about defense manufacturing at camp
MANSFIELD — About a dozen middle schoolers learned about defense manufacturing firsthand at the “Building Giants” Submarine Manufacturing Camp.
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Mansfield school board to approve deficit reduction plan July 30
MANSFIELD — The financial state of Mansfield City Schools has placed the district on the state government’s radar. According to a special meeting notice, the board will meet Tuesday, July 30 to vote on a written plan to eliminate its projected deficit. The meeting notice stated the board is required to submit a plan. State officials, […]
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Mid-Ohio ESC hiring substitute teachers for 2024-2025 school year
MANSFIELD – As the start of the school year approaches, the need for substitute teachers is great. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is looking for substitute teachers to work in a number of area school districts. Jennifer Reed, Mid-Ohio ESC Human Resource Director, said substitute teachers play a pivotal role in the education of our children. “When […]
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A growing need for Human Services professionals, a career rooted in helping strangers
Across various sectors—including healthcare, education, and criminal justice—the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increased need for human services professionals. These professionals play an important role in ensuring mental, emotional, and physical well-being to their community. NC State College is at the forefront of preparing the next generation of human services professionals through […]
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Two Lucas students honored as Firelands Electric A Team members
NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of The A Team drawing for the month of July. Sandy Stang just completed sixth grade at Western Reserve Middle School and is the daughter of Doug and Katie Stang. Riley Trumpower, daughter of Aaron and Jodi Trumpower, just wrapped up her eighth-grade year at […]
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Shelby hires Andrew McFarland as next middle school principal
Andrew McFarland was hired Tuesday as Shelby’s next middle school principal, following approval from the district’s board of education.