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Looking to the Stars: WCS’ 5th-graders have ‘out-of-this-world’ experience at the new Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Fifth-graders from all four of Warren’s PK-8 schools participated in an out-of-this-world experience during a recent visit to the new Warren City Schools’ Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

On Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, the students spent time inside an inflatable SkyDome Planetarium learning about stars, planets and constellations.

The event, organized in partnership with Mobile Ed Productions, marked the school district’s first large-scale field trip to the new student center located on the the Warren G. Harding High School campus.

Groups of students sat inside the darkened SkyDome for about 45 minutes, viewing projected images of the night sky.

The planetarium can accommodate up to 90 students at a time. As one group of students experienced the SkyDome, another group was either arriving or department via buses from their respective school buildings. day was carefully coordinated, with staggered bus schedules bringing students from each school.

WGH Health Department preps & certifies 21st Century teacher in first aid, CPR

The Health Department at Warren G. Harding High School recently prepared Warren City Schools’ 21st Century Community Learning teachers for emergencies they might encounter. 

The high school Health Department prepared and certified the teachers in first aid and CPR during the districtwide Nov. 5, 2024, Waiver/Professional Learning Day.

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.