The Warren City School District recognized our bus drivers and other transportation department staff members during a special “Love the Bus” event on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The school district observed “Love the Bus Month” throughout February, joining communities nationwide in celebrating the 2026 National Love the Bus “Love, Delivered” campaign recognizing the essential role school transportation plays in education.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Trumbull County Probate Judge James A. Fredericka swears in new and former Warren City School Board of Education members Kevin Stringer, left, and returning member Patrick Flanagan, right, who was named board president, during the school board’s annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
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.