LEXINGTON — Teachers in Lexington Local Schools have launched a soft strike after the district’s board of education voted to implement a contract without the union’s approval. Members of the Lexington Teachers’ Association (LTA) announced last weekend that effective Monday, the union was implementing work-to-rule — meaning teachers are only working their contracted school day […]
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Catanese, Coffman to to lead Central & Western elementary schools in Lexington
LEXINGTON — There will be a new administrative team heading up the early grades at Lexington Local Schools this fall. The he Lexington school board has approved Kelli Catanese as the new principal and Stephanie Coffman as the new assistant principal for Central and Western elementary schools. Catanese spent last school year as the assistant principal […]
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Lexington planning different location for consolidated elementary school
LEXINGTON — Plans for a new Lexington elementary school are shifting westward. The architecture firm chosen for Lexington Local Schools’ new PreK-6th grade building has recommended locating the building at the current Western Elementary site at 385 W. Main St. “When the architects came in, they had some concerns about where we were intending — either […]
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Springmill Elementary redesignated as STEM school through 2030
MANSFIELD — What is a STEM education? For Principal Cara Will, STEM is more than just teaching science, technology, engineering and math. It’s a mindset that teachers carry through in the classroom. “These strategies emphasize hands-on, project-based learning, problem-solving, collaboration and real-world applications to foster critical thinking and creativity,” Will said. “They often involve interdisciplinary […]
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Child endangerment charges dismissed against Lexington teacher
LEXINGTON — Child endangerment charges against a Lexington High School teacher have been dropped, according to Mansfield Municipal Court records. Courtney James Steele, a health and physical education teacher, was charged with a misdemeanor in September. He allegedly required a student to do push-ups on a hot asphalt surface. Steele pleaded not guilty to one […]
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Lexington to receive state funds for new elementary school in 2025
LEXINGTON — There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the construction of Lexington Local Schools’ new elementary building. After years of waiting, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission notified the district last month the agency is ready to release funds for the project. On Wednesday, the Lexington school board approved a resolution authorizing […]
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Open Source: What’s going on at the former Tuttle Landscaping site?
MANSFIELD — Kris and Candiss Patrick want to show their sons what it looks like to follow their dreams. That’s why they’re diving into the world of real estate development. The couple is part of a group developing a 20-unit condominium complex at 1295 Trimble Road, the former home of Tuttle Landscaping. “We have to lead […]
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MOESC earns Speech-Language Pathology & School Psychology Consultant Grant
MANSFIELD – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the Speech-Language Pathology & School Psychology Consultant Grant for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This grant will significantly bolster support for districts across central Ohio, enhancing the quality and compliance of speech-language and school psychology services. Johanna Gilland, a seasoned Speech-Language […]
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Lexington PE, health teacher charged with child endangerment
Editor’s Note: Charges against Steele were dropped in April 2025. LEXINGTON — A teacher and coach at Lexington High School has been charged with a misdemeanor after allegedly requiring a student to do push-ups on a hot asphalt surface. Courtney James Steele was charged with one count of endangering children, according to records from the […]
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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 […]