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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.

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.”  

On Monday, February 10, 2025, approximately 70 Warren G. Harding High School government students visited the Warren Municipal Courtroom of Judge Natasha Natale, a WGH 1996 graduate.

While there, the students were able to see the judicial process in action, including in-person and video arraignments, explanations about the judicial process, and visits from members of the law enforcement community. 

Several dozen students in kindergarten through 2nd grade made their way onto the basketball court at Warren G. Harding High School during this year’s Lil’ Hoopers program.

In its second year, the program tip offed on Dec. 15 with the final session on Jan. 26.

Keelyn Franklin, a High School Intervention Specialist at Harding, explained he started the program in 2024-2025 to give younger students a chance to start playing basketball early “without the pressure of winning games or being coached.”

“There are no winners or losers in the Lil’ Hoopers program. We teach basic fundamentals in a fun energetic atmosphere that is focusing on building a love for the game without any pressure or performance based expectations,” he said.

Along with some basic basketball skills, the students were given opportunities to build team work, communication and problem solving skills they can use on or off the court.

Choirs from all four of Warren City Schools’ PK-8 Buildings will present an All City Choir Concert at 6 p.m. February 26, 2025, at Lincoln.

The  concert will feature the 7th and 8th grade choirs from Jefferson, Lincoln, McGuffey and Willard.

Admission is free.

Congratulations to the Warren G. Harding Prep Bowl Team for claiming second place in the Trumbull County Educational Service Center’s annual Academic Prep Bowl Saturday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Lordstown High School.

Harding was among 17 schools represented at the challenge that called on students to answer questions on topics including physical science, life science, literature, mathematics, geography, government, fine arts, pop culture and history.

Bristol High School was the first-place winner.