MANSFIELD — Every student who competed in this year’s Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee got a free T-shirt with an important message on the back: You are loved. You are unique. You are special. The 10th annual Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee took place last week at Madison Middle School. The annual competition has […]
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Urban Iditarod ignites school spirit and service at St. Peter’s
MANSFIELD — It was nowhere near Alaska, but the tenor of St. Peter’s School took on the venue of the Iditarod on Monday. That’s when the school conducted its annual Urban Iditarod, raising over $6,000 and collecting more than 335 pounds of pantry supplies. The 10 competing teams this year were Cobra Kai, Sorrow Guardians, […]
St. Peter’s Urban Iditarod returns for 12th year, blending faith, fun and service
Students, staff and faculty at St. Peter’s School returned from spring break this week to kick off one of the school’s most cherished annual traditions—the 12th running of the St. Peter’s Urban Iditarod Race to End Hunger. Inspired by the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska, the Urban Iditarod was launched in 2013 […]
St. Peter’s School shines at Destination Imagination tournament
Last weekend, St. Peter’s School, representing Richland County, participated inthe Destination Imagination Tournament at Beachwood High School, earning two trophies and an invitation to compete at the state level. The elementary team won the prestigious DaVinci Award for their creativity and took 3rd place in the Scientific category. The middle school team earned 2nd place […]
St. Peter’s basketball makes history with 1,000th win, Alumni play key role in rebuilding program
St. Peter’s School is celebrating a milestone moment in its storied basketball history. What began on November 29, 1958, with a 59-31 victory over Delaware St. Mary in the inaugural varsity basketball game in the Spartan Gymnasium, has now culminated in the program’s 1,000th win. The historic achievement came in thrilling fashion, as the Spartans […]
St. Peter’s Christmas Classic Bake Sale set for Dec. 8
MANSFIELD — The St. Peter’s Christmas Classic Bake Sale will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the St. Peter’s High School Cafeteria located at 104 W. First St. in Mansfield. This annual event is celebrating its 38th year and is a beloved tradition in the community. It brings together parishioners and neighbors […]
Final Friday rocks The Brickyard under perfect conditions
MANSFIELD — Friday night’s Final Friday show at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield was cast amid perfect weather. Temperatures in the mid 70s with a gentle breeze greeted revelers who took in an evening of live music from local performers. The photos below were provided by Rob Stroul. “Tea” Allen, a 22-year-old Mansfield St. Peter’s […]
Catholic Schools, Different by Design
Last week was Catholic Schools Week, a national celebration of the beauty, power, and impact of Catholic School education. For over two centuries, Catholic schools have stood for educational excellence, economic mobility, faith formation, societal equality, and moral leadership. Catholic Schools, including St. Peter’s and St. Mary’s School here in Mansfield, have prepared generations of […]
Generous donors help Richland Gives raise more than $500K
MANSFIELD – Richland Gives, an online giving event hosted by the Richland County Foundation, raised $514,386 via 2,000 donors to benefit 106 Richland County nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2015, Richland Gives has raised almost $3 million. Richland Gives is designed to encourage people to contribute to local nonprofits they care about through a […]
Richland Gives supporting St. Peter’s School mission
For over 150 years, St. Peter’s School has been a Mansfield flagship, bordering the West End and Downtown neighborhoods. With its distinctive towers rising high into the sky, St. Peter’s Church anchors a campus that sits on four corners and includes five buildings. Every day, these buildings are filled with students from preschool through high […]
