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Gov Mike and First Lady Fran DeWine spent part of their day on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, hearing from teachers and administrators during a roundtable discussion at Warren G. Harding High School.

The governor praised Warren City Schools on the district’s efforts and accomplishments in advancing reading skills among students – including Warren’s youngest learners. He assured school leaders he understands the importance of support from the state level to local schools.

The discussion also included Ohio Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction J. Christopher Woolard, Ph.D.

The DeWines also outlined the newly announced the statewide ReadOhio initiative designed to encourage improved literacy skills for all ages, including the implementation of curriculum aligned with the science of reading in k-12 schools. The science of reading refers to research that has been conducted for decades by scientists and literacy experts that shows there is an actual science behind learning to read and that certain skills need to be taught, including phonics.

Part of the stop included a visit to the preschool room at Harding for a first-hand look at how Warren teachers interact with their early learners.

The governor said he appreciated the “wonderful, warm welcome,” he received from the district and especially loved the greeting from the Raider Band with a special surprise performance upon his arrival to Harding.

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Teachers in the Warren City School District spent some time this summer learning about smart boards. The interactive tools — also called whiteboards or e-boards — are used to help improve students’ learning experiences.

Whiteboards allow teachers and students to learn collaboratively, share files, access online resources and use educational software.

Teachers have spent the past several days preparing for the new school year by learning more about whiteboards and developing their skills using them during special training sessions, facilitated by Danielle Miller, the district’s Supervisor of Technology.

Each year, the doors at Warren G. Harding High School open a few weeks early for incoming students.

As part of the district’s Freshman Academy, incoming students have an opportunity to become familiar with the layout of their new school building, meet some of their teachers and other school staff and prepare for the new school year.

They receive their schedules; are assigned their lockers; learn building procedures; discuss their futures; and more.

This year’s Freshman Academy is made up of members of the Class of 2027.  Daily sessions were held this year on Aug. 8-11. Along with building tours, the students and staff discuss the points covered in the Warren City Schools We Are Warren acronym:

• Work Ethic
• Accountability
• Responsibility
• Respect
• Effective Behavior
• No Excuses

Classes don’t stop for Warren City School employees during “Summer Break.”

The district continues to provide the staff with continued learning opportunities and experience.

For example, this summer about 250 Warren City Schools Teachers and Administrators participated in a two-day Positive Behavior Intervention Workshop facilitated by Safe and Civil Schools based in of Portland, Oregon.

The workshop introduced staff to the CHAMPS & Discipline in the Secondary Classroom frameworks that create structure and routines that proactively work to clarify expectations and engage students through relationships and predictability.

The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing appreciation for being equipped with the perspective and tools to help them best respond to the changing needs of their students.

Workshop sessions were offered in June and August. Presenters were Robbie Rowan in June and Jeremy Resnick in August 

With the 2023-2024 academic year, school will start 15 minutes earlier than in previous years for ALL Warren City School Students.

New start and departure times, respectively, are:

• Warren G. Harding High School: 7:25 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Lincoln PK-8 School: 8:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
• McGuffey PK-8 School: 8:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
• Jefferson PK-8 School: 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Willard PK-8 School: 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Opening day of school is just around the corner and to better meet the needs of our students we ask that parents/guardians complete all FinalForms by Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Thank you!

Warren City Schools is gearing up for the district’s annual Back To School Celebration at Courthouse Square in downtown Warren!

This year’s event is set for Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Students, parents, teachers and school administrators will gather together to celebrate the start of another successful school year in Warren City Schools and kick off 2023-2024.

This year’s celebration of Warren City Schools, our students, families and community will include refreshments, games, raffles and entertainment, among other features.

Warren City Schools will hold a JOB FAIR Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Warren G. Harding High School (Entrance M). Hours are 4 to 6 p.m.

The school district is looking for bus drivers, cafeteria workers and maintenance personnel. Job seekers are encouraged to bring resumes and references, and are welcome to complete employment applications on-site.

District representatives will have laptops available for completing applications online. Paper applications will also be available.

Students entering Warren G. Harding this fall will be the Class of 2027.  Freshman Academy is  an opportunity for these incoming students to  prepare  for an amazing year! Click HERE to register for Freshman Academy. Click BELOW to learn more about Freshman Academy:

The United Way of Trumbull County presented Warren City Schools with the agency’s Give Award during the May 18, 2023, combined annual meeting and awards luncheon.

The United Way, while celebrating its 100-year milestone, recognized varios individuals, businesses and organizations for their contributions during the event held at the Eastwood Event Centre.

WCS Superintendent/CEO Steve Chiaro accepted the district’s Give Award garnered “In appreciation of the highesty engagement of employee and student campaign” for 2022.