Month: February 2025

Other than their parents or other family members, often the school bus driver is the first person a child sees at the start of the day.

On Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, the students and staff within Warren City Schools expressed their appreciation for the district’s two dozen bus drivers who transport students to and from school, and to special events and field trips.

The district hosted a gathering for the bus drivers in observance of School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. The day is part of the national Love the Bus program established to recognize school bus drivers across the country. For their part, students created thank you cards for their bus drivers.

Teresa Wilson, who has driven bus for 12 years, said she was grateful for the recognition from the district and the students.

Posted on the outside of a district school bus were notes and cards from the students.

“You care. You build relationships with these children, and their families,” she said. “It’s nice to know you’re appreciated.”

By Virginia Shank / Schools Public Relations

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year has started in the Warren City School District. Registration will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on:

• Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Lincoln PK-8 School

• Wednesday, Feb. 26, at McGuffey PK-8 School

• Thursday, March 6, at Willard PK-8 School

• Thursday, March 13, at Jefferson PK-8 School

Make an appointment to register:

JEFFERSON

LINCOLN

McGUFFEY

WILLARD

By Virginia Shank / Schools Public Relations

By Virginia Shank / Schools Public Relations

Lincoln 5th graders attended Look Both Ways:  A Tale Told in Ten Blocks at Playhouse Square in Cleveland on February 26, 2025.

The production is based on the award-winning book by Jason Reynolds.

Prior to attending the play, the 5th graders read the book as part of their SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) lessons. They learned the importance of viewing situations from multiple perspectives and having empathy for others because of the interconnection between people in a community 

Students’ understanding of the book was enhanced through the visual representation of the play. Their attendance was made possible because of the Schermer Trust and DiYorio foundation grant and the Big Yellow School Bus grant from the Ohio Arts Council.  

By Virginia Shank / Schools Public Relations

Thanks to an anonymous donation, 5th grade students in all of Warren’s PK-8 schools were gifted a book from a collection written by former Warren City Schools student David Lee Morgan Jr.

The series, Black Trailblazers in Sports, includes eight books that highlight the lives and accomplishments of Wilma Rudolph, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Doug Williams, Cheryl Miller, Arthur Ashe, Venus and Serena Williams, and Bill Russell. in all, 750 books were donated and each student was randomly given one of the them.

A board meeting will take place Tuesday, February 25th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Cafetorium at Lincoln PreK-8 School, 2253 Atlantic St NE, Warren, OH 44483. This meeting is open to the public. Click the link below to view the live stream.

WSCN YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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Public participation (via email in advance) will be considered at wcsboard.participation@warrencityschools.org, questions, comments and concerns must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting.  Submission must include name and address.

Warren City Schools’ Health and Physical Education teachers went into action during a recent professional development program.

Guest speaker Lauren Wilson from Twinsburg City Schools facilitated the professional development session that included 45 Noodle activities, Parkour and Best Practices for Phys Ed.

By Virginia Shank / Schools Public Relations

By Virginia Shank / WCS Public Relations

Fourth-grade students from Warren’s Jefferson PK-8 School provided a closer look at dozens of African American individuals who have made significant contributions and impacted our lives in the past or present.

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the school set up a Living Wax Museum at the WCS’ Student Recreation and Wellness Center where the students, many dressed as the individuals they portrayed, gave visitors lessons in history and current events. For the event, held in observance of Black History Month, each student researched an individual to portray.

“It’s wonderful,” said Arlene Parker, who spent time going from student to student, learning about each person. “I’ve learned a lot, and these students have done a wonderful job.”

Along with parents and other community members, students from Warren G. Harding High School as well as WCS administrators and staff walked along the path of history where they students made their presentations.

 

Lincoln PK-8 Student Genevieve Ramey was named Trumbull County’s Top Speller at the Trumbull County Educational Service Center’s Annual Spelling Bee.

The 12-year-old 7th grader was among 34 students from schools across Trumbull County to compete in the event that is also sponsored by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber.

The spelling bee was held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at the Hubbard School Complex. 

Warren City Schools realizes how important it is for students to start each day with breakfast.

Did you know that studies have shown that children who don’t have a their morning meal may be restless, sluggish, and lack focus in the classroom, hindering the ability to learn?

All students at each of WCS’ five school buildings have the opportunity to eat a free breakfast each school day. All they have to do is show up.

“This is something we have offered for a long time now,” explained Laureen Postlethwait, WCS Food Service Department. “But it doesn’t hurt to remind our students and our families that all children in our school district have access to breakfast, which is considered a vital part of a successful school day.”