News

September 15, 2026

The 2025-2026 Ohio School State Report Cards are in and Warren City Schools has earned an overall 3-star rating on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce State Report Card.

By definition, a 3-star rating means the district is meeting state standards and does not require additional state support.

Three of the district’s five schools (Jefferson, McGuffey and Lincoln PK-8 Schools) all earned an overall rating of 3.5 stars. Those three buildings also earned 4 stars in both Progress and Gap Closing, demonstrating positive movement in student growth and in closing achievement gaps.

Warren G. Harding High School also showed improvement increasing their overall rating to 3 stars as the district continues to see positive results in graduation and preparing students for life after high school.

Warren Superintendent/CEO Steve Chiaro noted, “While we recognize that a 3-star rating means Warren City Schools is meeting state standards, we also know that meeting the standard is not the finish line. We are encouraged by the increase in achievement and gap-closing points and by the progress demonstrated by our buildings. Our responsibility is to continue building on that progress and ensuring that more students are making meaningful academic gains in both literacy and mathematics. 

“The state report card provides the district with valuable information about both its successes and areas that require continued attention. Warren City Schools will use this information to guide instructional decisions, strengthen teaching and learning, address achievement gaps, improve attendance, and continue preparing students for success after high school” stated Regina Teutsch, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
In the Warren City School District the focus remains clear: continue moving students forward.”

The goal is not simply to earn more stars, but to ensure that students are learning, growing, and leaving our schools prepared for their next steps.

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Warren City Schools and the American Red Cross have teamed up to offer swim lesson for children between the ages of 3 and 14.

Registration is open now.

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Berk Enterprises Inc. and Wheatland Tube each gave Warren City Schools a corporate boost to start the 2026-2027 school year.

A team from the school district received school supply donations from the two Warren companies that were large enough to pack a conference room at the Warren City Schools Board of Education Office. The donations included notebooks, pencils, back packs and other school supplies.

The Warren City School District kicked off the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, Aug. 24, with what has now become a longstanding tradition: Greeting students at the door.

District staff – including teachers and administrators – and community leaders and volunteers met students at the school doors to encourage them, with some saying, “Have a great first day and a great year!”

Students were greeted with handshakes and high fives as community members rallied to show WCS students their support.

WARREN – In preparation for the 2026 Raider Football Season, the Warren City School District has put several protocols into place to ensure the safety and well being of all students, families, staff and community members attending games at Mollenkopf Stadium.

New this year is the district’s bag policy:

• Clear bags are permitted.
• No book bags or large purses are permitted into events. Small clutches/wristlets smaller than 4.5” x 6.5” are permitted.
• Diaper bags are permitted when carried by an adult with an infant. All items brought into the facility are subject to search and inspection. Athletic balls, toys, or other items that can be thrown or compromise safety are prohibited.

Per Athletic Director Tim Porter, “the goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. These protocols are designed to help us create a secure environment while ensuring that students, families, staff and community members can enjoy Raider football games. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support as we work together to make Mollenkopf Stadium a safe and welcoming place for all.”

For a complete list of protocols, refer to Athletic Director Tim Porter’s Aug. 20, 2026, letter to Warren families.

Here are some key points:

• Tickets must be purchased either at the cash gate or through Hometown Ticketing prior to entering Mollenkopf Stadium.
• Students in grades 9–12 who attend an event without their families should sit in the designated student section, marked with gold paint and appropriate signage.
• Only WCS students will be permitted to enter the stadium on the Home Side and sit in the studentsection. Visiting students must enter at the Atlan
• Only WCS students will be permitted to enter the stadium on the Home Side and sit in the student section. Visiting students must enter at the Atlantic Street Visitors’ Gate and sit in the Visitors’ Stands.

Students in grades PK-8 must:

• Be accompanied by an adult;
• Report to the tent by the Paul Warfield Statue, located at the home side of the stadium, along with their accompanying adult;
• Go to the student’s school table where they must provide the student’s name and the adult’s contact information. Each person will receive a wrist band that must be worn to enter the stadium;
• Sit throughout the game with the adult(s) with whom they entered the game. If any students are repeatedly unsupervised at the game a school administrator will contact the accompanying adult and both the student and adult will be asked to leave the stadium.
• Students removed from a game will not be permitted to attend any other 2026 home football games.

Attendance was at an all-time high on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, for Warren City Schools annual Back to School Celebration at Courthouse Square in Downtown Warren.

The event, in its 14th year, drew students and families from each of the district’s five school buildings. The celebration featured games, refreshments, raffles, and performances by the Raider Marching Band and Cheerleaders.

Here are some highlights:

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Warren City Schools will once again host the district’s annual Back to School Celebration in Downtown Warren at Courthouse Square on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Students, parents, teachers and school administrators will gather to celebrate the start of another successful school year in Warren City Schools. Refreshments will be provided and the event will feature games, raffles and entertainment.

The Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, is being rescheduled to Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with the time and location remaining the same, 6:00 pm start at the WCS BOE.

Additionally, the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, has been cancelled.  The Board will resume its prior schedule with the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

2026 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

June 1 – August 14, 2026

Friendship Baptist Church, 1954 Brier, Warren   *June 2^nd thru June 5^th*   

Supper: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Highland Terrace Community Center, 377 Lane SW, Warren   Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Jefferson PK-8,1543 Tod Ave SW, Warren   Breakfast:  7:45 am – 9:15 am 

 Lunch:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Lincoln PK-8, 2253 Atlantic St, Warren   Breakfast:  7:45 am – 9:15 am                                                      

Lunch:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm

McGuffey PK-8,3465 Tod Ave NW, Warren   Breakfast:  7:45 am – 9:15 am   

Lunch:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Packard Park, 1703 Mahoning Ave, Warren   Lunch:  12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Royal Mall, 35 Royal Mall, Niles   Lunch:  12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

TriYouCares,239 Main Ave SW, Warren   Breakfast:  9:00 am to 9:30 am  

Lunch:  12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Warren Heights, 504 Douglas NW, Warren   Lunch:  12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Warren Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave, Warren  

Lunch:  12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Warren G. Harding High School, 860 Elm Road, Warren   Breakfast:  7:30 am – 9:15 am   

Lunch:  10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Willard PK-8,2020 Willard Ave, Warren   Breakfast:  7:45 am – 9:15 pm   

Lunch:  11:00 am – 12:30 pm

We are proud to announce that Warren City Schools’ Mobile STEM Lab has been recognized as the Farber Specialty Vehicles 2025 Vehicle of the Year.

This national recognition honors innovative vehicles making a meaningful impact in their communities. More than 11,000 votes were cast nationwide during the bracket-style competition, with Warren City Schools earning the top honor.

The award highlights our district’s commitment to expanding STEM education opportunities and providing students with hands-on learning experiences that build critical thinking, collaboration, and career-readiness skills.