MANSFIELD — Latricia Chatman took the long, thin handle of a black comb and pulled it up slowly towards her, separating a section of the wig’s hair. She took it in one hand, coaching a younger girl standing beside her to do the same. “First, you’re going to divide it into three sections,” she said. […]
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Mansfield City Schools swears in new board members, adjusts meeting slate
MANSFIELD — Two new members took their oath of office Tuesday during the first Mansfield City School school board meeting of 2024. Jennifer Kime and Leslie Ward were both elected in November. The first-time public officials will succeed longtime school board members Renda Cline and Sheryl Weber, who did not run to retain their seats. […]
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Mansfield City Supt. honors outgoing board members
MANSFIELD — During a TED Talk she delivered in 2013, the late Rita Pierson encouraged viewers to step up and be a champion for a child. “Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understand the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly […]
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Mansfield City updates policy on gang-related clothing, activity
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board addressed current events with a policy update at its most recent meeting. The board also voted 4-0 to approve an update to the district’s code of conduct and dress code. Board member Chris Elswick was absent from the meeting. The revisions prohibit students from wearing or displaying clothing, colors, […]
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Mansfield City Supt. proposes relocating Spanish Immersion, closing Brinkerhoff building
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools board of education will likely vote next month on whether to close the Brinkerhoff building. Supt. Stan Jefferson proposed a district restructuring plan to the board Tuesday, less than two years after the board voted to close Prospect Elementary School. The Brinkerhoff building is located at 240 Euclid Avenue. It […]
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Mansfield City earns 3-star rating on school report card
MANSFIELD — Staff, visitors and board members applauded Tuesday night as Mansfield City Schools announced the latest overall score on the Ohio School District Report Cards. Mansfield City Schools averaged a three-star rating, meaning it met state standards during the previous school year. How do school report cards work? School report cards are released each […]