Author: shankv

The Natatorium At Warren G. Harding High School will be open to the public for swimming the following Saturdays:

• February 28
• March 7
• March 14
• March 21
• March 28

Hours are 12-3 p.m.

Students younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adults.

Appropriate swim attire is required. Bathing suits ad towels will not be provided; please arrive prepared to swim.

The cost is $3 for students and adults, cash only.

Parking will be in the A Lot and entrance to the pool will be at the pool exit door near the crosswalk. Admission must be paid for access to the pool.

All pool rules must be followed. Failure to comply will result in not being able to participate in future Community Swim Program dates.

Harding’s Boys Indoor Track Team finished FIRST and the Girls Team finished SECOND at the All Star meet held in the WCS’ Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Furthermore, the Boys Track Team swept home meets at the SRWC for the last two seasons!

Here is a picture recap from the February 13 meet:

(K.J.STATEMA PHOTOGRAPHY)

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The Warren G. Harding Lady Raiders played against Rhodes Rams on February 11, 2026, at Rocket Arena, winning with a final score of 54-21. The non-league game was part of the 2025-2026 girls’ basketball season.

The Harding players were able to stay at the Cleveland arena to watch the Cavaliers defeat the Washington Wizards 138-113.

Here are some highlights in pictures:

(K.J.STATEMA PHOTOGRAPHY)

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Although there is no guarantee school will be in session on Thursday, January 29, or Friday, January 30, Warren City Schools is asking families to prepare students to return to class on Thursday.

The district is continuing to closely monitor weather conditions to ensure we make decisions that are in the best interest of the children in our school community.

We will notify families if the decision is made to cancel school Thursday or Friday.

Read Superintendent / CEO Chiaro’s FULL MESSAGE HERE.

Students from each of Warren City Schools’ preschool classrooms spent some time at the district’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center Jan. 15 and 16, 2026, bending, stretching, dancing and relaxing during the Animal Yoga Jam Yoga program presented by Akron Civic Theater – The Magical Theater Company.

The interactive program, taught by author and musician Gabriel Reed, focused on music, movement and playful storytelling.

An additional Animal Jam for preschoolers will be held later this month.

Students in grades 6-8 at the Willard PK-8 School learned a lesson in public service during a recent Career Cafe.

Warren City Mayor Doug Franklin spoke about his role and experiences as the mayor, including the day-to-day demands he faces, his favorite part of the job, and the hard work it has taken him to be successful as a longtime city leader.

Career Cafes are a way for students to have conversations with professionals from a variety of career clusters so they can explore what career path might best fit them. They listen to speakers discuss their career fields highlighting the education and training necessary, skills and abilities needed to be successful, and pros and cons of the career.

Willard’s future Career Cafes Upcoming will include presentations by Karisa Sava, owner of Smack by Karisa; Matt Schimley, owner of SouthSide Excavating; Patrick McFall, financial advisor for Ameriprise Financial; and artists from Nobility Tattoo.  

The Warren City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, named Patrick Flanagan board president and Dr. Alisha Alls vice president for 2026.

The appointments were made at the school board’s annual organizational meeting. Trumbull County Probate Judge James A. Fredericka swore in Flanagan as a returning member. Additionally, former board member Kevin Stringer, who previously served on the board, was sworn in as a new board member.

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Once again, the students and staff transformed the Lincoln PK-8 School into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ complete with Santa, the Polar Express and the Grinch, among other attractions.

On Dec. 15, students in grades PK-3 visited the holiday-themed scenes throughout the day. That evening, families were invited to join in on the fun and walk through the displays featuring various decorations, characters, and activities. In all, 447 people visited Lncoln’s Winter Wonderland between 5:30 and 7 p.m.

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On Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 32 Warren City Schools’ 7th-grade girls representing the district’s four PK-8 buildings traveled to Rootstown with their school counselors to  participate in the STEM Goes Red event sponsored by the American Heart Association. 

This was the third year that Warren City Schools has sent 7th grade girls who have shown an interest in the medical and STEM fields. 

The event is held at the Northeast Ohio Medical University, NEOMED, in Rootstown, OH.  The goal of the program is to have girls explore the possibilities in STEM careers and for them to see their own potential in pursuing these careers.  

ABOUT STEM GOES RED

The American Heart Association is working to engage more women in STEM through STEM Goes Red. The program draws from the association’s strong legacy of science, education and discovery to help propel young women into rewarding STEM careers, according to the association’s website.

Further, by giving students access to leading employers and experts, they have the chance for an insider look at what they do. STEM Goes Red attendees gain firsthand experience, connect with inspiring professionals and learn about jobs across STEM fields.

Read more about STEM GOES RED.

More than 500 coats were handed out at the McGuffey PK-8 School recently thanks to Operation Warm.

The national nonprofit provided the coats in response to an application submitted last year by McGuffey school-community liaisons Sydney Johnson and Ruby Freeman. The award provided coats for students in grades PK-5 this school year at no cost to the district or the students’ families.

Operation Warm is a non-profit organization that has been around for 27 years.