James A. Garfield Class of 2013 Graduates with Distinction
Garrettsville - Threatening skies forced commencement exercises at James A. Garfield High School to be held in the gymnasium rather than the football field on June 2. But nothing could squelch the magnitude of the moment for the JAG Class of 2013. The Class of 2013 exemplified its motto for the year, “Above & Beyond.” It was heralded as the...
Crestwood Primary & Intermediate Celebrate 10 Years
Students and faculty at Crestwood’s Primary and Intermediate Schools will ring in the tenth school year in the same way they celebrated the first one; with a concert by national children’s musician and author Jim Gill. Gill has performed for early childhood educators, families and children’s librarians across the country, and on September 25th, he will again be sharing...
Garfield Calamity Days
In all aspects of our organization we exceed minimum expectations. Our test scores reflect teachers and students going above and beyond. The condition of our grounds and buildings reflects doing much more than just the minimum. With new testing for students, higher standards and the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, this is no time to lower our expectations to a minimum.
Windham High School Students Participate In YSU Math Fest
Windham - On Thursday, October 13th, five students from Windham High School attended the Youngstown State University MathFest. Windham has been attending this event for 13 years, which requires students to gather statistics on specific subjects and provide posters on their findings. There were over 320 students attending, representing 40 different schools. Juniors Zach McGlone and Deidra Hankins placed first...
“Mysteries of the Season” (slideshow)
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Elementary School music teacher Mr. Ken Fox and the third graders kicked off a celebration for the winter season on Wednesday, December 1st. As the first snow of the season fell softly outside, the children presented their audience with a wonderful mixture of music, poetry, chants and musical instruments.
“The Test”
Garrettsville - If you enjoy Saturday Night Live humor, you’ll enjoy James A. Garfield’s final drama production of the year titled “The Test” by Cliff McClelland. This play chronicles a series of scenes all devoted to the idea that we must face so many tests in our lives here in America. While many of the scenes poke fun at these...
Burton High School Class of 2014
Ryan Louis Acker Mikayla R. Ashba Madison Claire Barber McKenzie Marie Blau Sasha Rose Brotman Bianca Rae Brown Lindsey Nicole Burnett Courtney Karam Call Cassandra Cameron Tyler Alex Chapek Cody Allen Charvat Julie Anne Combs Branden Matthew Conrad MacKenzie Anne Cossick Dominic Allan DeLuca Julie Ann Dingman Kaylee Ann Marie Evans Kaitlyn Elena Freiling Luke Anton Freiling Joshua Michael Garrett Mackenzie Elizabeth Gilliland Max Franklin Gilliland Breanna Marie Girolamo Marc Alan Girolamo Gage Kristopher Green Jessica Cheyenne Hackett Erica Rose Marie Harris Brandon Donald Haycox William Frederick...
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 existing Continuous Improvement Plan -- developed in 2008 --...
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 19, Vikings 4 4/26/2013 - Garfield G-Men 9, Streetsboro Rockets...
Photo Gallery: Streetsboro Theatre’s “Once Upon A Time”
Streetsboro Theatre's "Once Upon a Time: Not Your Ordinary Fairy Tale" was held May 1st-3rd at the Macklin Center in Streetsboro, OH. This production showcased the talents of all who were involved.
College Camp Coaches Parents on Choices
Hiram – Parents hungry for information to help their teenaged children make their college choices can get the answers to their questions when Hiram College hosts “College Camp: A Training Program for Parents,” from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, November 19, in the Kennedy Center located on the Hiram campus. Hiram is partnering with Cuyahoga Community College, Saint Joseph...
Nyaah, Nyaah, N-Nyaah, Nyaah
On the first day of school for James A. Garfield School District, retirees--teachers, tutors, custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, cafeterians, et al, were all invited to lunch at Roby Lee’s in Newton Falls to observe the occasion with “two hoots and a holler” and reminiscences aplenty. There was catching up to be done-- travelogues, reports on well-remembered students and their...
Garfield Boys Soccer Team on a Roll
Garfield Boys Soccer Team has dominated their opponents all season and the past two weeks were no different. The boys have kept their winning streak going by defeating Streetsboro 8-0. The group played as a team, with the scoring being spread out. Four players managed to score goals for the G-Men. They were Ante Dejanovic, who scored four goals...
Garfield Marching Pride’s Longest Day
James A. Garfield High School’s Marching Pride Band took this past weekend by storm as they performed four times in 24 hours.
Garrettsville -vs- Windham: Rivals For A Cause
Garrettsville - Two backyard rivals take their competition to a new level. Windham and Garfield schools last year decided to make change in the rivalry rather than contend against one another, they decided come together for a joint cause. A year ago last fall, when Mike Chaffee took over as the principal of Windham Schools, he wanted to revive...
J.A. Garfield 45th Class Reunion Update
The James A. Garfield, Class of 68'- 45th Reunion will be held at Sugarbush Golf Course, September 28, 2013. Meet & Greet 5 pm / Dinner 6 pm / Social 7 pm This is just a reminder if you haven't already sent in your check for the dinner(s), payment is due by August 1, 2013. The cost is $25 per person ...
Crestwood Primary School Uses Technology To Expand Learning
Mantua - Each and every day, faculty and staff at Crestwood Primary School go to great lengths to bring learning to life for their students at CPS. As an example, each year, they choose one special book to share as a school. During a week or so during the winter months, teachers share the chosen story with students, reading...
Newton Falls Football Season Passes
Newton Falls - Tickets are on sale at the Superintendent’s Office located at 9091?2 Milton Blvd., for the upcoming Newton Falls Tiger football season from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The cost for reserved season passes for 5 homes games will be $40.00. We also have a 10-game pass available for adults to purchase for $50.00, and students 10-game...
Reaching Beyond at GHS
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield senior Lauren Greathouse has worked for approximately six months on the new banners that are hanging proudly on the front of Garfield High School. With the help of Jeff Lang, Lauren completed the banners in time to be hung for graduation. Lauren tossed around some ideas at the beginning of the school year, and...
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. But we know how wonderful our KT kids and families are and wanted to offer...
News From Garfield Schools
Garrettsville - The 2013-14 school year is now only weeks away and promises to be one filled with excitement and new opportunities. We should all be proud to be a part of this district. The James A. Garfield School district has a record of being one of the finest places to live, to work and to learn. It is...
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Clawfoot Couch Plays Unexpected Role in College Senior Project
College-level senior projects typically focus on the future career objective of the student who is about to graduate and enter the adult workforce. But for Kent State University senior and Garrettsville native Aaron Cain (JAG Class of 2011), his senior project took him way outside his box and taught him unexpected life lessons.
In Pictures: Lady G-Men Advance to OHSAA Regional Finals
After a hard-fought battle on Wednesday the Lady G-Men emerged victorious over the Ursuline Lady Irish. Final Score for the game Lady G-Men 60, Ursuline 50 The Lady G-Men will advance to play Gilmour Academy this Saturday in the Regional Final at 1 PM. Order your 2017 GHS Yearbook today to gain access to photos from this game and many more....
In Pictures: G-Men Varsity Defeats Berkshire
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Hiram College Receives $6 Million Gift to Elevate its New Liberal Arts
Hiram – Hiram College Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dean Scarborough ’77 and his wife Janice Bini have donated a $6 million multi-year gift to advance Hiram College’s New Liberal Arts initiative. This largest single gift ever made to the College is designated to enhance Hiram students’ college experiences and secure a vibrant future for the institution. Scarborough...
Friday Night Lights
The old cliché, “on any given day” never rang truer than last week. The 1-8 Newton Falls Tigers traveled to Orwell last week to take on the 8-1 Grand Valley Mustangs. The score was what everyone expected, the winner was not. The Tigers roared into Grand Valley’s stadium and walked away with a 38-13 victory, their first since opening...
Factory Turns Dreams into Reality Local Advertising Agency Offers High-School Seniors Money for College
Hiram - The Communications Factory is doing its part again this year to help area seniors turn their dream of higher education into reality by sponsoring its annual scholarship program. In its eleventh year, the Factory's program awards $1,000 to a deserving area high-school student that completes the agency's scholarship application. Last year's winner was Elaine Warren of Cardinal...
Martin Inducted In Honor Society
Berea - Samantha M. Martin of Garrettsville was inducted into the Dayton C. Miller Honor Society at Baldwin-Wallace College during a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. Martin is a junior. Dayton C. Miller recognizes academic excellence and inductees are selected for consistently maintaining superior academic work. Only four percent of the undergraduate student body achieves membership.
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 Hadzinsky, Julia Hayes, Rachel Huehner, Kevin Hurd*, Hannah Kirk,...
CHS Student Lights Up Mantua
Mantua - Principal Arden Sommers is pretty proud of “his kids” at Crestwood High School. At a recent visit to the school, Sommers proudly shared their stories, as he discussed a program called the Junior/Senior Seminar. The class, which is an elective, and therefore, not a requirement for graduation, is always one of the most popular, even though it...
