Articles in Schools
Brother and Sister in Arms
Mantua – Under the guise of an impromptu lesson about Memorial Day this week, students in Mrs. Franks’ class at Crestwood Intermediate School got to meet a real-live hero. CIS Principal, Mr. Maglionico, came to the class to talk about the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. He wanted to know what …
Masonry Students Undertake Library Project
Garrettsville – Maplewood students from Bob Pavlak’s Masonry class were recently seen at the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County Library preparing an area for a new cement pad.
Due to circumstances beyond our control….
Garrettsville – Sincere apologies and grateful thanks go to the folks who showed up for the Machine-0-Mania / Touch-A-Truck event last Saturday at Garfield H.S.
Bigger and Better Than Ever…Windham’s PTO Carnival
This year the Windham PTO Carnival was bigger and better than ever. We had our usual games set up in the gym with a huge prize selection for all of our winners as well as delicious treats and baskets for raffle in the cafeteria.
G-Men Baseball
4/23/2013 – Garfield G-Men 10, Waterloo Vikings 2
Batteries: Waterloo: Daniel Buckley and Cooper. Garfield: Kaiser and Damko; Schustrich and Damko. W: Kaiser 3-2. L: Daniel Buckley 0-0. HR: Waterloo: None. Garfield None.
Notes: Waterloo: Cooper RBI Garfield: Patterson 3B, 2 R, RBI. Schustrich 3B, 2B, 2 R, RBI.
JV Score: G-Men …
JA Garfield High School Honor Roll
12th Grade
All A’s – Caitlin Chartier, Tyler Covey, Julia Hayes, Hannah Kirk, Andre Perrault, Brittany Sisson, Paige Stachowski*, Jacqueline Tabor, Shiloh Van Oss, Stefan Wickli, Jenna Yeager
3.2 & Above – Andrew Anderson*, Heidi Basel, Emma Bates, Josie Baum, Trent Bontrager, Austin Bowman, Jacob Bradley, Joseph Brahler, Abbie Brown, Ethan Carter*, …
JA Garfield High School Honor Roll
12th Grade
All A’s – Caitlin Chartier, Tyler Covey, Julia Hayes, Hannah Kirk, Andre Perrault, Brittany Sisson, Paige Stachowski*, Jacqueline Tabor, Shiloh Van Oss, Stefan Wickli, Jenna Yeager
3.2 & Above – Andrew Anderson*, Heidi Basel, Emma Bates, Josie Baum, Trent Bontrager, Austin Bowman, Jacob Bradley, Joseph Brahler, Abbie Brown, Ethan Carter*, …
Earth Day + Sunshine = Fun at Crestwood
Mantua – Sunshine, warm weather, and easy access to a playground, combined with lots of volunteers made the Earth Day celebration at Crestwood Primary & Intermediate Schools a big success. As participants checked in at the Welcome Booth of the free after-school community program, they received an Earth Day Passport …
Crestwood Teacher Receives 2013-2014 Einstein Fellowship and is Named a Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Mantua – Crestwood Primary School teacher, Natalie Harr, was awarded the 2013-2014 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. She is the only teacher from Ohio to receive this honor, which comes simultaneously with being named a Finalist for the Ohio’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
“I am delighted …
Kali Hilfer wins $2000 for Windham’s Prom
Windham – Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the board offices on April 25, 2013 with all board members present. The treasurer was unavailable for the meeting.
In student achievement, Kali Hilfer brought home 1st place out of over 20 schools represented in the banner …
G-Men Way
Leave your mark on G-men Way by sponsoring a “G” on the driveway around James A. Garfield High School. G’s will be painted gold and lettered with your business, graduating senior, athlete, or favorite student. G’s can also be purchased in honor of alumni. All proceeds will go to make …
Focus Group Meeting Scheduled for May 7
Garrettsville – The James A. Garfield School District is looking for input on what the community wants in a new Superintendent of Schools. All community members are invited to a Focus Group meeting, which will provide the opportunity for residents to voice their opinions and tell the district and board …
G-Men Baseball
4/22/2013| Garfield G-Men 14, Waterloo Vikings 2
Garfield: Tim Schwan (5) and Damko. Waterloo: Thomas Diven (2) and Cooper; Chalmers (3) and Cooper. W: Tim Schwan 5-1. L: Thomas Diven 0-0. HR: Garfield: None. Waterloo None.
Notes: The G-Men pushed across 14 runs and Tim Schwan scattered 5 hits to lead …
A Cinderella Story
Once upon a time — last Saturday night, in fact — my husband and I had the opportunity to transport our two princesses to the nearby land of Mantua. While we didn’t take a coach and ball gowns were optional, our princesses were delighted at the events that unfolded.
Windham Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll Third Grading Period
Grade Six – Nathan Carpenter, Garrett Cogar, Josh Forsythe, Zowie Hood, Cody Hostetler, Payton Justham, Nicholas Lewis, Phillip Maiorca, Mackenzie McLean, Ashley Sheesley, Rebekah Stout, Isabella Warrick, Joseph Zdunczyk
Grade Seven – Claire Alderman, Lauren Beckwith, Justin Collins, Talina Cooper, Sabrina Garl, Michael Gearhart, Deidra Hankins, Samantha Joan, Miranda Jones, Kelsey …
Berkshire Jr/Sr High School Honor/Merit Roll – Third Grading Period
Seventh Grade Honor Roll
Karsten Bergmeier, Aiden Burkley, Jeffrey Burnett, Logan Byler*, Alexis Caponi*, Alli Dingman, Natalie Girolamo, Catherine Lillibridge, Hailey Long*, Asya Martin, Samuel Martinjako, Max McClintock, Christopher Morgret, Amy Pfiester, Richard Reed*, Nicholas Romask*, Ian Semler, Jack Squire*, Amber Taraska, McKenna Tucek, Emily Young
Seventh Grade Merit Roll
Zachary Budin, Seth …
James A Garfield Honor Roll – Third Grading Period
Garfield Elementary School
Honor Roll
Fourth Grade- Noah Baker, Cody Leasure, Trystan Gedeon, Kylie Greenberg, Ashley Carey, Carissa Lininger, Paige Marek, Hailey Davis, Grace Edwards, Austin Lysiak, Grace Mills, Sydney Woolard, Sommer Bourne, Jason Schaefer, Shawn Barber, Faith Mills, Matthew Kane, Mycah Pinson, Kaila Bloom, Emma Evitts, Layla Jordan, Colin Lucas, Lucas …
Streetsboro City Schools Rebuilding Opportunity
Streetsboro – Streetsboro City Schools (SCSD) has been offered the opportunity to rebuild all of the district’s educational facilities. This opportunity comes from the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC).
According to Streetsboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Calfee, the district will build a new high school on the east side of …
Once more, with feeling. . .
Garrettsville – Two more distinguished alumni are set to enter the James A. Garfield Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 27. Tickets for the dinner and the presentation are still available by contacting Sheri Johnson at 330-527-5384.
This year’s honorees are Mark Manno, ‘74 and Martin Paul, ’61.
Crestwood Board of Education to Hire New Superintendent
Mantua – Crestwood Board of Education will complete its superintendent search tonight at a special board meeting at 6 p.m. when it is expected to approve the appointment of Mr. David Toth. A community welcome and reception will immediately follow.
VROOM! VROOM! VROOM!
Garrettsville – It’s that time again. James A.Garfield High School’s Academic Challenge team, the Quiz Masters, will once again be sponsoring their fund-raising event, Machine-O-Mania/ Touch-A-Truck, at the Garfield parking area on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 to 3:00.
It’s a chance for kids of all ages to see the big …
“HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT” Designed to Shock Parents into Awareness
Garrettsville – Don’t get caught with your head in the sand. Parents have often been accused of being out of touch or naive when it comes to their children’s (mis)behavior. Here’s your chance to either redeem yourself or to get a rude awakening.
Looks can be deceiving. Don’t be fooled. This …
Windham High School Band Marches at Disney
Windham – After a year of planning and fundraising, the Windham High School Band made the trek to Florida over spring break for a once – in-a-lifetime experience, to march at Disney World in Orlando. The students began raising funds for the trip over a year ago and had some …
Cinderella Comes to Life at Crestwood High School
Mantua – Dust off your tiara, because on April 19th to April 21st, you’ll be transported into one of childhood’s best-loved fairy tales. Crestwood High Drama Club will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the nearby CHS gymnasium, so pumpkin coaches are not required. You’ll be transported as Cinderella, Crestwood …
Klamer Steps Down After 22 Years
Garrettsville – On March 22, James A. Garfield School District Superintendent Charles C. Klamer submitted his letter of resignation to school board president Guy Pietra. The school board is expected to accept Klamer’s resignation officially at its next regular meeting on April 11. When his resignation goes into effect on …
Windham High School’s Variety Show Rocked!
Windham – This past weekend Windham Choir presented their Annual Variety Show. The event lived up to its name providing quite a variety of acts to entertain the crowd. The choir opened up the show with “The Nicest Kids in Town,” which set the tone for the evening.
The show was …
Middle School Math Whizzes!
Garrettsville – Garfield Middle School students recently competed in the Greater Cleveland Council Of Teachers Math Tournament at Middlefield Cardinal Middle School. The eighth grade students earned winner ribbons and champion’s medals.
Windham Board Of Education News
Windham – Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly-scheduled meeting with all but one board member in attendance, along with Superintendent Gregg Isler and Treasurer Samantha Pochedly
Melissa Roubic gave the Maplewood report and reported that the new electricity instructor has done a great job in setting up the …
JAG Book Swap Chili Cook-Off a Success
Garrettsville – James A Garfield PTO recently held their 6th Annual Book Swap and Chili Cook-off at the elementary school on Thursday evening February 21, 2013. The book swap was a way for readers to recycle books they have read for ones they haven’t read. Over 250 folks came out …
Ohio Teacher Selected as Finalist in The View’s Hilarious Teacher Competition
Last November, Marty Drexler of Canton took second place at Slim and Jumbos in the Fourth Garrettsville Comedy Show competition, which was a fundraiser for the Garrettsville Curtains Up Theatre. He has competed at numerous local venues for stand-up comedy. On Wednesday, February 27th, he had the opportunity to take …
J.A. Garfield Intermediate School Honor / Merit Roll for 2nd Nine Weeks
5th Grade – “All A” Honor Roll
Colton Klatik, Jenna Conley, Nathan Pitsinger, Anthony Lunardi, Rayana Goodner, Noah Cornicelli, Michael Martin, Jesse Marderwald, Cassandra Finney, Madelyn Scirocco, Jacob Nottingham, Anna Morrissey, Lillian Oles, Ellie Frato-Sweeney, Noah Frato-Sweeney, Owen Cmunt, Nathan Phillips, Madison Vankirk, Phillip West, Mason Cebulla,
Hannah Bittence
5th Grade – Honor …
One Book, One School, One Principal and Two Pigs?
Mantua – Charlotte’s Web came to life at Crestwood Primary School (CPS) last Thursday. Students, teachers and staff learned that they had “Some School” as they saw their cafeteria transformed into Wilbur’s home at Mr. Zuckerman’s farm. The menagerie included two sheep, one miniature horse, and one calf, courtesy of …
Schedule Your Parent / Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences for James A. Garfield High School are schedule for February 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in scheduling appointments with your child’s teachers, please call Mrs. Fisher @ 330-527-4341.
‘We Regret to Inform You’ Rocks Cleveland
CLEVELAND—“This next band isn’t from Streetsboro High School, it IS Streetsboro High School!” quipped emcee Jeff Kutz as he introduced Streetsboro’s own ‘We Regret to Inform You’ at the Tri-C® High School Rock Off on January 27th. All joking aside, Kutz wasn’t too far from the truth. Brought together in …
Local Firm Helps Students Realize College Dreams
Hiram – According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the annual current dollar prices for the 2010-2011 academic year for undergraduate tuition, room and board were estimated to be $13,600 at public institutions and a whopping $36,300 at private institutions. NCES also reports that only one in eight …
GCRTA Luncheon
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 for a luncheon and meeting at the Bond Building in Century Village, 14653 East Park Street, Burton, OH 44021.
Register now for the Class of 2026!
The James A. Garfield School District is now accepting Kindergarten registration information for your child that will turn age 5 before September 30, 2013.
Registration will take place on Tuesday, March 12, Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the elementary. Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 …
Crestwood Schools — Student Safety and Superintendent Search
At December’s School Board meeting, the Board voted to approve the revision of the Five-Year Forecast for fiscal years ending in 2017. The forecast is required by law to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education. The Board also discussed Strategic Planning for the District, as items in the …
Windham Jr/Sr. High Students Receive ALICE Training
Windham – The Windham BOE met for their monthly meeting at a special time and date to accommodate holiday schedules. All the board members along with the treasurer and superintendent were in attendance.
Message from J.A. Garfield Schools
Garrettsville – The James A. Garfield School District is very concerned with the safety of our students and staff members. We strive to protect every child in every way. We will increase our vigilance through the end of the school year.
Marching Pride Performs at Cavaliers Game
The Garfield Marching Pride High School Band played pregame at the Sat. Dec. 8th Cleveland Cavaliers game. The Band played a few songs and the National Anthem before the unfortunate Cavaliers loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Band sounded wonderful and the kids had a great time showing their dancing …
Garfield Schools Unite To Benefit Those in Need: Nearly Two Tons of Food Donated by Kids for Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard
Garrettsville – Once again, the generosity of our community has been proudly displayed; this time by our students and their families. With the support of its teachers and administrators, the James A. Garfield Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and High Schools joined forces to support our local food pantry, the Nelson-Garrettsville Community …
Forsooth!!
Prithee, milords and miladies, hast thou fetched thy silken smallclothes and finest gowns? Hast thou brought thy doublet and jerkin from the wardrobe? Art thy jewels brought from the strongroom? Dost thou have thy tickets to the Yuletide Revels?
Crestwood Schools Launch Student Helpline
Mantua – In a letter sent home to Crestwood School District students, Mary Ann Strenk, Director of Curriculum for the District, announced the launch of a program called ‘Safe School Helpline’, an anonymous tip line set up through a partnership between the School District and the Mantua Village Police Department. …
Crestwood Middle School Honor Roll – First Nine Weeks
8th Grade Honor Roll
Melody Bencie*, Emma Bene, Madisyn Benoit, Karli Bigler*, Alyssa Blake*, Haley Brady*, Olivia Brady*, Colin Brooks, Allyson Buchert, Gabrielle Campana*, Morgan Chesla, Lilly Cline, Aaron Cox, Cameron Crabtree, Derek Crislip, Megan Cymanski*, Haley Davis*, Jacquelynne Deuley, Emma Dockery*, Francis Donat, Allison Durham*, Melina Edic*, Jordan Fabry, Mackenzie …
Crestwood High School Honor Roll—First Nine Weeks
3.5+ SENIORS
Sara Amport, Kathleen Bailey, Kelly Baker, Madeline Becker, Nichole Bencie, Cole Benjamin, Courtney Berish, Steven Bokesch, Katie Bretland, Gabrielle Caddell, Andrew Carney, Victoria Chiller, Emma Cline, Mallory Czuchra, David Defer, Brandon Derr, Brittany Donell, Kira Edic, Nicholas Erway, Mckenzie Faust, Tyler Fear, Amber Feddor, Ryan Fedor, Brett Fisher, Thomas …
J.A. Garfield High School Honor Roll – First Nine Weeks
12th Grade – All A’s
Josie Baum, Caitlin Chartier, Tyler Covey, Briana Miller, Andrew Soukenik*, Shiloh VanOss, Stefan Wickli
3.2 & Above
Andrew Anderson*, Heidi Basel, Trent Bontrager, Austin Bowman, Joseph Brahler, Abbie Brown, Ethan Carter*, Kaytlin Collin, Logan Dean, Patrick Enoch*, Racheal Forcier*, Dakota Frank, Kenneth Fulton*, Kaleigh Gilmer, Alexandra Gushura, Megan …
Windham High School Honor Roll – First Nine Weeks
Freshmen
Joseph Barnes, Dakota Casseday, Christopher Chambers, Samantha Dean, Taylor Gump, *Tristan Hankins, Logan Hershberger, *Nicole James, *Brittany Knight, Tasheana Martinez, Jasmine Nevarez, Giana Pemberton, *Joseph Prasky, *Alexia Rushnok, Kyle Russell, Mariah Scott, Floyd Shackelford, *Lauren Simmons, Colton Starcher, *Adam Tanner, Alexander Workman, Briana Workman
Sophomores
Alexandrea Blake, Alexis Fabry, Daisy Fleming, Rocky …
