LOUDONVILLE — Jennifer Allerding had goals entering her first year as Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools’ superintendent: improving communications and relationships, and making the district safer. At Monday night’s board of education meeting, she shared updates on both. Transparency and trust Allerding said the district has been trying to build trust and transparency with the community via […]
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GOAL Digital Academy establishes Literacy Grant Team
MANSFIELD — Literacy is the cornerstone of education, opening doors to a world of knowledge, critical thinking, and opportunities. However, not all students have equal access to quality literacy resources and support. This is where literacy grants step in as a beacon of hope for educators and learners alike. GOAL Digital Academy has the privilege […]
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Here’s how the latest state budget impacts local school funding
COLUMBUS — Most Richland County school districts will see an increase in state funding during the next two school years, but some say its not enough to erase operating deficits. Local school districts operate on a combination of local, state and federal funding. A district’s state funding amount is determined by a formula developed by […]
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Local adult ed. student goes the extra mile & then some
MANSFIELD — Veronica Moore simply had to find her pace. “Your education is not this clear-cut path or timeline that looks the same for everyone,” said Moore, a graduate of Madison Adult Career Center’s Customer Service and Office Technology (C.O.S.T) program. “It’s never too late.” Moore explained that as an adult she was actually able […]
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Hillsdale sees many new beginnings to kick off school year
JEROMESVILLE — There’s a lot that’s new around Hillsdale Local Schools this year. As students returned to classes on Sept. 5, they came back to a brand-new facility. There’s a new face at the helm of the district too, with Cathy Trevathan replacing longtime superintendent Steve Dickerson. Trevathan said she looks forward to starting beginning […]
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Local businesses sponsor Thirty-One bags of school supplies
MANSFIELD — Kim Riggenbach spent more than $1,000 on school supplies to help area teachers prepare for the school year.
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Richland County Foundation awards TAP grants to Abraxas
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation recently awarded educational program grants for this school year to local teachers across Richland County for their creative or supplemental programs not covered by school funding. The Teacher Assistance Program (TAP) Grants are awarded to individual classroom teachers or small teams of classroom teachers with a maximum grant amount […]
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Bulldogs Backers Night set for Sept. 16
CRESTLINE — The Crestline Athletic Boosters Club, and Crestline Youth Sports is hosting the third annual Bulldogs Backers Night on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Hub at Village Square. The presenting sponsor of the event is Covert Manufacturing, and it will include a Reverse Raffle, Silent Auction, and 50/50. Bulldogs […]
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Madison announces 2023 Homecoming Court
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Yes, it’s still August. And yes, school has just begun. But a sure sign that autumn is just around the corner is the unveiling of high school Homecoming courts. The first of those hit our desk this week. Madison has announced its 2023 Homecoming Court. Pictured above is this year’s court for […]
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Clear Fork BOE accepting applications for vacant seat
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Valley Local School District Board of Education seeks applicants to fill an unexpired term of a board member which becomes vacant on August 31, 2023. The board will begin interviewing candidates soon and must name a replacement within 30 days of the vacancy occurring. The newly appointed board member will […]