BELLVILLE — Clear Fork Valley Local Schools has officially announced an opening for interim superintendent on Wednesday. The district is seeking applicants who can start on Aug. 1 “or sooner” according to a press release from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC). The application deadline is March 15. Supt. Janice Wyckoff’s contract with the district […]
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Highland 8th grader wins Tri-County Spelling Bee
MANSFIELD – The spelling bee season concluded with the Tri-County championship held on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Contestants battled for eight rounds before Nevin Zerby, an 8th grader from Highland Local Schools, was declared the champion by spelling the championship word “kelpies.” Owen Doan, a 7th grader from Mansfield City […]
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Altrusa International Spring Bash set for March 2 at MOESC
MANSFIELD — Get rid of the winter blues and join in the fun at the Altrusa Lucky 13th Spring Bash on Saturday, March 2 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center from 6 to 11 p.m. Those attending can expect a delicious catered meal, live music by SWAGG, dancing, cash bar, purse auction, raffles, “lucky card […]
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MOESC Board of Governors passes resolution in memory of Robert H. Whitney
MANSFIELD – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Board of Governors voted on Wednesday, Feb. 14 to approve a joint resolution with the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) in memory of Robert H. Whitney. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded in his memory during the 2024 Franklin B. Walter program on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at […]
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Lex math teacher wins 3D printer at teacher boot camp
MANSFIELD – Over the summer, educators from districts in Crawford County, Morrow County and Richland County had the opportunity to participate in the first Teacher Business Boot Camps in the region. Participants gained first-hand experience with the rewarding careers available in manufacturing and the skills students need to obtain and retain these local positions. In […]
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Ready-for-Hire program connects Richland County students with hands-on internship experience
MANSFIELD – Richland County students are gaining essential work experience through hands-on internships at local businesses throughout Richland County. The paid internships are provided as part of the Ready-for-Hire Program, a grant-funded initiative facilitated by the Mid-Ohio ESC. This program was devised in partnership with SPARC Council and the Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council. These […]
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Crawford/Morrow County Spelling Bee crowns champ
MANSFIELD – The 2024 Mid-Ohio ESC spelling bee season is off to an impressive start. The Crawford/Morrow County Virtual Spelling Bee took place on Thursday, Jan. 18 where 35 students from eight districts competed to be crowned champion of the bee. The competition spanned 10 rounds before Kaylynn Barlow, an 8th grader from Cardington-Lincoln Middle […]
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MOESC hosts CCP & Financial Aid Night on Jan. 16
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is pleased to host its annual College Credit Plus (CCP) and Financial Aid Night on Jan. 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mid-Ohio ESC, 890 W. 4th Street, Mansfield. This is open to all students and families for students in grades 6-11 for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents […]
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Madison wins Academic Challenge championship
MANSFIELD — Madison High School emerged as the champion from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Fall Academic Challenge. The Challenge Tournament took place on Nov. 16 and 17 following the fall league, which was held virtually on Oct. 23, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13. This year MOESC divided districts between two days for the tournament […]
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MOESC board president Theaker receives OSBA 50-year Veteran Award
MANSFIELD – Douglas Theaker, board president for Mid-Ohio ESC, was presented with the Ohio School Boards Association 50-year Veteran Award at the association’s Capital Conference on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The 50-year Veteran Award is given to school board members in recognition of 50 years of service. Of more than 3,400 board members in Ohio, […]