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.
The Warren City School District’s 11th Annual Student Art Show drew at least 500 community members, students and school leaders to Warren G. Harding High School on Friday, May 1, 2026.
The event featured student artwork representing grades Kindergarten through 12, with preschool classes also participating by showcasing student artwork and offering hands‑on art activities for attendees.
In addition to the district’s visual arts programs, works from several Warren G. Harding programs were also highlighted, including:
WSCN
Robotics Classes
Wood Shop
Metal Shop
Music Production Seniors
Warren City Mayor Doug Franklin, was in attendance and selected a piece by Aw’Unique May, a student from Lincoln, for the Mayor’s Award.
The Mayor’s Award went to Lincoln student Aw’Unique May. (KJ Statema photo)
Warren City Schools Superintendent/CEO Steve Chiaro selected a piece by Penny Benner, a student from Willard, for the Superintendent’s Award.
The Superintendent’s Award went to Willard student Penny Benner. (KJ Statema photo)
Amariah Carter, a WGH senior, was selected for the SMARTS Award, which is presented to an outstanding artist rather than for a specific piece of artwork.
The SMARTS (Students Motivated by the Arts) Award went to Warren G. Harding High School Senior Amariah Carter. (KJ Statema photo)
Ataylia Allen, a WGH student, received Best in Show for a ceramic sculptural piece she created.
The Best in Show Award went to Warren G. Harding High School student Ataylia Allen. (KJ Statema photo)
