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 […]
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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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Lexington kindergarten registration opens on April 16
LEXINGTON — Lexington Local Schools will provide full-day Kindergarten to children living in the district that will be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 1, 2024. Registration information The registration window will be open Tuesday, April 16 to June 7 at Western Elementary. In-person registration dates are listed below. The school’s transportation department […]
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Lexington schools ask taxpayers to renew operating levy on March 19
LEXINGTON — Voters in the Lexington Local School District will see a renewal levy on this year’s March primary ballot. The fixed-sum emergency levy was originally passed in 1999, according to district treasurer Jason Whitesel. It generates $2.7 million in operating revenue each year. Whitesel said the levy revenue makes up about 10 percent of the […]