CLEVELAND — First pitch is still more than three hours away, but the visitor’s clubhouse at Progressive Field already is bustling. The Houston Astros are in town for a three-game series against the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. The Astros have dropped four in a row and are in last place in the AL West, […]
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NCSC instructor removed from Clear Fork college course after social media posts
A North Central State College instructor has been removed from teaching a College Credit Plus course at Clear Fork High School after posts on social media sparked attention.
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Clear Fork retains 3.5-star rating on Ohio School Report Card
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork Valley Local Schools retained its overall rating of 3.5 stars when Ohio’s school report car results were released this week. “There are areas where we are encouraged by our performance, as well as areas where we see room for growth,” said Supt. Cody Reese, who began his career in the district […]
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Think critically, read well: Denette Mottayaw on lessons from a Clear Fork school librarian
BELLVILLE — When I step back into the library media center at Clear Fork High School, it feels like coming home. The book shelves are right where they were when I was a student, shelving returns during my study hall period. Two students sit behind the checkout desk, reading in their spare time. They scan barcodes […]
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Clear Fork supt. search narrows to Richland, Ashland & Knox county candidates
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Valley Local School board will interview three finalists for the position of superintendent at a special meeting March 4. Alan Keesee, Cody Reese and Jonathan Burras are the three finalists being considered for the position. Clear Fork received 13 applicants for the position, posted last month through the Mid-Ohio Educational Service […]
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13 apply for Clear Fork superintendent position
MANSFIELD — Applicants for the position of Clear Fork Valley Local Schools superintendent include internal administrators, local high school principals and educators from across the state. Clear Fork received 13 applicants for the position, posted last month through the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. “We are pleased with the number of resumes we received and believe […]
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Clear Fork Schools announces superintendent search
BELLVILLE – The Clear Fork Valley Local School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent. Applications are due Feb. 13. Employment will begin on Aug. 1. The incoming superintendent will succeed interim supt. John Thomas, who began his tenure with the district last August. The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is assisting Clear […]
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Here’s how Richland County schools did on the Ohio School Report Cards
COLUMBUS — It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing. The pumpkin spice lattes are brewing. High school football is back. And the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released its annual School Report Cards. In Richland County, eight of nine school districts received an overall three star rating or higher, indicating […]
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Clear Fork hires Klaus, Slavinski as building principals
BELLVILLE — Logan Slavinski is a Colt once again. The Clear Fork Valley Local school board voted 4-1 during a special meeting Monday to appoint Slavinski as the new middle school principal for the 2024-2025 school year. “It’s something I’ve been working towards for a long time, to be able to come home and serve my […]
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Mobile Workforce Day drives career awareness at Clear Fork
BELLVILLE — Austin McCune isn’t quite sure what the future holds after graduation. But after Friday’s Mobile Workforce Day at Clear Fork High School, McCune is more aware of his options. “I’ve learned about a bunch of job opportunities I didn’t really know about before,” he said. “I’ll be looking for a job after school’s […]