Program focuses on ‘Thriving Futures’ during Thrive Mahoning Valley & OH WOW! Science Center visit to Jefferson

THRIVE Mahoning Valley representatives on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, presented an assembly at the Jefferson PK-8 School that focused non-renewable versus renewable energy and ways in which the students can fight climate change.

Representatives from OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology were also on hand to visit the school’s science rooms and assist the students with various activities designed to teach them about climate change.

Lincoln Life Lessons: Inside & Outside the Classroom

Some students at the Lincoln PK-8 School are learning on-the-job lessons through a new work program.

The “Lincoln Leaders Work Program” is giving students in the cross-categorical classroom opportunities to build life skills and work skills, and  to incorporate  leadership  and work ethic within the school setting.

These students are learning new skills in a safe and inclusive environment while incorporating math, employment, and communication skills  through a work-to reward system. 

The work program encourages students to come to school. As  Lincoln  Leaders, students are a part of something bigger than themselves; they feel a sense of responsibility and belonging within their school environment.  When  students are responsible for the appearance of  their school  building, they take more pride in how it is being cared for.

To participate, each student filled out an application and interviewed  for potential school jobs. Once hired, they are expected to implement  their daily/weekly school jobs during a time agreed upon by teachers. After completing their jobs (monthly), the students earn Lincoln Leaders Bucks. They learn to be  responsible and maintain a budget. They spend their  earnings at the school store.

Raider Football Earns 1st Round Playoff Spot! Harding set to take on John Hay High Friday, Nov. 1

WARREN – Warren G. Harding High School’s Raider Football will kick off the 2024 tournament season on Friday, Nov, 1, at Mollenkopf Stadium during a first round home playoff game against Cleveland’s John Hay High School. 

The game is part of the 2024 OHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (Ohio) – Division 2 Region 5 tournament.

The Raiders, under the direction of Coach Matt Richardson, finished the regular season 7-3, earning a first round home playoff game vs. John Hay. 

Game time is 7 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Tickets, $11 for adults and $5 for students, can be purchased online at www.ohsaa.org/tickets. Additional surcharges will apply.  

Tickets will also be sold the night of the game at both Mollenkopf gates (cash only). 

WGH Senior Studio Students Send ‘Don’t Be A Crashout’ message to drivers

Students in Mr. Johnson’s Senior Studio class at Warren G. Harding High School hope motorists get their “Don’t Be A Crashout!” message and be especially careful on the roads this winter.

The students are participating in this year’s ODOT Paint the Plow program. ODOT delivered snowplows to several area schools, including Harding, in September for students to paint.

The Paint the Plow program allows local schools and non-profit organizations to paint an ODOT snowplow blade with messages of snow and ice safety, state, school, or community pride, or patriotism, according to ODOT’s website. ODOT then picks up the plows in time to use them for snowy weather.

Kindergarten Pumpkin Carving Tradition Continues at the ‘J’

The Jefferson PK-8 School continued the annual pumpkin carving tradition with kindergarten students and their guests on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.  

The activity has become a yearly tradition of having parents, grandparents and other family members, visit the school and carve pumpkins with kindergarten students. 

Older siblings and student council members, as well as staff members, also helped. Students were able to take their pumpkins home at the end of the day.


Positive Behavior: Willard Students Earn Fall Festival Reward

The gym at the Willard PK-8 School was full of activity on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, as students in grades K-2 enjoyed a variety of activities, including dancing, coloring, and playing various games.

They also received a drink and cookie. It’s was all part of the school’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) incentive that rewards students for their positive behavior.

 

1st Grade Family Day brings parents into the classrooms at McGuffey

Families of McGuffey PK-8 School 1st graders were invited to their children’s classrooms on Thursday, Oct. 24. 2024, for a closer look at some of what their students are experiencing at school.

Parents were given tools and helpful suggestions for ways to help their children learn to read and write new words in sound boxes and fun ways to learn high-frequency words.

Teachers also also explained how students can access their learning tools on Clever once they get a device at home.  Parents were invited to join their students for lunch in the cafeteria after the event.

More than 50 families were represented.   

Learning From A Leader: WGH students among those participating in this year’s Civic Day job shadowing experience


Three Warren G. Harding High School students – Michael Whiddon, Channa Wells, Ameera Coleman – were among dozens from across the county who shadowed community leaders as part of this year’s Civic Day experience.

They spent time with Warren City Mayor Doug Franklin, Warren G. Harding High School Principal Dr. Janis L. Ulicny, and Warren City Schools Chief Academic Officer Wendy Hartzell, respectfully.

Civic Day, sponsored by the Trumbull County Educational Service Center, gives students opportunities to learn about civic responsibility and public service through first-hand experiences.

Through observation and job shadowing, approximately 100 students from 20 high schools across Trumbull County gain insight into the duties and responsibilities of a career as a public official or community leader.

WARREN HIGH SCHOOLS’ DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2025

This Year’s Nomination Deadline Has Been Extended to Nov. 15

WARREN – The Board of Directors of the Warren City Schools’ Foundation and the Committee of the Warren High Schools’ Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2025.

“Outstanding graduates” will be inducted at the 33rd Annual Awards Dinner Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Warren G. Harding High School. The nomination deadline is Nov. 15.

The honorees will be those graduates who have made significant contributions in their fields, as well as society, the state or on a global scale. Each nominee must be a graduate of one of the three Warren public high schools:  Warren High School, Warren G. Harding High School or Warren Western Reserve High School.

Anyone who knows a well-qualified or deserving graduate who has been out of high school for at least 12 years may fill out a nomination form available at the Board of Education Office.

To nominate an outstanding graduate:

  • Complete and submit the NOMINATION FORM ONLINE.
  • Pick up a nomination form at the Board of Education Office, 105 High Street NW, Warren, Ohio 44481.
  • Download the NOMINATION FORM HERE and, once completed, bring it or mail it to Alumni Hall of Fame, 105 High Street NW, Warren, Ohio 44481.