GALION – The Galion community is gearing up for an exciting annual tradition: Connections Weekend. This collaborative effort brings together Galion City Schools, the Galion Alumni Association, the Galion Community Education Foundation, the Galion Tiger Alumni Band, and the Galion Community Foundation for a weekend of celebration, learning, and connection. Connections Weekend, scheduled for Oct. […]
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Galion Schools introduces Civil Air Patrol Squadron 802
GALION — In the spring of 2024, the Galion City School District announced the addition of a new Civil Air Patrol program for students in grades 6-9. Now that the new school year is underway, the district would like to introduce the details of the program to the community. This program allows the district to put […]
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Galion schools launch campaign to restock ‘Tiger Closets’
GALION — Galion City Schools‘ family engagement coordinator Jessica Berger has announced the launch of a new campaign aimed at restocking the district’s Tiger Closets. The initiative will kick off at the upcoming 3rd Friday in Galion events, sponsored by the Galion-Crestline Chamber of Commerce. The campaign invites the community to donate new or gently […]
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Galion Schools Treasurer’s Office receives Auditor of State Award
GALION — The Galion City Schools Treasurer’s Office was recently honored with the prestigious Auditor of State Award. This accolade signifies the district’s exemplary adherence to financial best practices and accountability standards. The school’s treasurer is Charlene Parkinson. The announcement was made at the Galion City School District Board of Education met on May 21. […]
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3,000 north central Ohio students participate in MOESC’s Artapalooza
MANSFIELD – Artapolooza 2024 took place on April 12 to 17 at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, with over 3,000 students exhibiting art. There were 20 local school districts participating in this year’s event, including: Abraxas School, Ashland County Community Academy, Bucyrus City Schools, Clear Fork Valley Local Schools, Crestline Exempted Village Schools, Crestline St. Joseph […]
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Galion school board honors four students of distinction
GALION — The Galion City School District Board of Education convened its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Galion Middle School Computer Lab. The meeting, which was open to the public, featured key highlights that underscore the district’s commitment to encouraging students to believe, achieve, and succeed. At this month’s […]
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Galion recognizes student achievement during school board meeting
GALION — The Galion City School District Board of Education met on March 20 and student recognition was a significant part of the agenda. The Board reviewed, discussed, and, when necessary, approved preliminary agenda items, as well as provided time for community input. Following those initial items, the Board moved to student recognition. The Board […]
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Students test their skills at Bruce Weirich Cardboard Boat Regatta
ONTARIO — Austin Chartier could barely see past the front of his boat. The homemade cardboard vessel bowed in the middle, sending the edges of the bow and the stern above his head. Chartier, a seventh grader at Ontario Middle School, didn’t let it stop him. Armed with a plastic oar, he rowed tirelessly across the […]
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Sink or sail: High schools face off in cardboard boat regatta
CRESTLINE — It’s been nearly a decade since Austin Strause tested his luck in a cardboard boat. He revisited that high school project Wednesday during the 3rd Annual Mike Cauley Cardboard Boat Regatta, hosted by Colonel Crawford High School. A 2017 graduate of Colonel Crawford, Strause now works as an industrial tech teacher at his alma […]
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14 local students honored at 2024 Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Program
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center recognized 14 senior students from client school districts for their academic success and school and community service at the annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award Program on March 12. Three students were awarded $500 scholarships each based on their school grades, test scores, activities and an essay detailing the […]