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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. 

Members of the United Auto Workers Local 1112 union made a stop at Warren City Schools on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, to drop off enough toys to make the season a little brighter for 20 district families.

Sonja Woods, co-chair of the union’s community service committee, said Local 1112 is focused on what its members can do to help the community through the holiday season.

Union members dropped by the WCS’ Student Recreation and Wellness Center with several bags and boxes filled with gifts that will be distributed to students and their families in Warren’s schools. The union worked with the school district’s school-community liaisons to identify families to receive the gifts.

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Ms. Allen’s Raider Day Seniors recently helped Ms. Hernandez’s preschool class with holiday crafts as the first part of an ongoing senior-preschool program for collaborative craft time.

The effort allows for district’s newest pupils to connect with older students.

The collaboration is also benefiting the seniors as they work through a Senior Service Initiative started this school year to serve the community through partnership and philanthropy.

The students will be working together on other holiday crafts throughout the remainder of the school year. 

WGH Raider Football ended the 2025 football season by recognizing the student-athletes for various accomplishments.

The students were honored during the annual banquet held Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at the WCS’ Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Tyler Smith was named Raider of the Year;  Matt Richardson received the Mollenkopf Award; the Academic Award went to Asa Burch; the Ironman Award went to Ashton Coleman; and Anthony Simpson received the Inspirational Award .

Other recognitions included:

Students who achieved a 3.0 and above:

• Anthony Simpson
• Asa Burch
• Austin Harrington
• Chase Tibbs
• Derrick Luton
• Elijah Phillips
• Ellis Daniels
• Isaiah Wright
• Jacoby Langgston
• James Jones
• Jaylen Murray
• Jeremiah Crenshaw
• Joseph Daniel
• Justice Dukes
• Kris Gebhard
• Laves Powell
• Marcus Washington
• Matt Richardson
• Mike Wade
• Patrick Thompson
• Raitwan Hill
• Roosevelt Haynes
• Sai’Tavion Hill
• X’zayvion Blackwell
• Zayvion Smith
• Zerion Redding

Highest GPA by Class:

• 12th: X’Zayvion Blackwell (3.477)
• 11th: James Jones (3.571)
• 10th: Asa Burch (3.882)
• 9th: Marcus Washington (3.71)

All Trumbull County

• Zayvion Smith: 1st Team Offensive Line
• Matt Richardson: 1st Team Defensive
• BackTyler Smith: 1st Team Linebacker

All Northeast Inland District Team

• Zayvion Smith: 1st Team Offensive Line
• Matt Richardson: 1st Team Defensive Back
• Tyler Smith: 2nd Team Linebacker

All AAC First Team

• Zayvion Smith: Defensive Line
• Anthony Simpson: Defensive Line
• Asa Burch: Outside Linebacker
• Tyler Smith: Inside Linebacker
• Matt Richardson: Defensive Back
• Elijah Phillips: Defensive Back
• Jaron Edmonds: Kicker

All AAC Second Team

• Mike Wade: Offensive Line
• Ashton Coleman: Offensive Line
• Amiere Cobb: Quarterback
• Julius Farrell: Wide Receiver
• Ellis Daniels: Defensive Line
• Raitwan Hill: Lineback

A board meeting will take place Tuesday, December 9th at 5:15p.m. The meeting will be held in the Harriet T. Upton Room at Warren City Schools Administration, 105 High St NE, Warren, OH 44481. This meeting is open to the public. Click the link below to view the live stream.

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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.

Four of Warren G. Harding High School’s student-athletes have made commitments to their intended colleges.

Hannah and  Hailey Brown, Harding’s twin soccer stars, have each signed to Lake Erie College. Meanwhile, WGH basketball standouts Xavier Clark and Miles Miller have committed to Point Park University and Walsh University, respectively. 

Hannah received first-team All-Conference and first-team All-District in 2024. The Harding striker also finished this season tied in goals scored for the Raiders.

The students made their college commitments on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at the WCS’ Student Recreation and Wellness Center, where teammates, classmates, family, community members and school staff gathered to watch them sign their letters of intent.

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