So You Think You Can Fly?
Garrettsville - Fifth grade students from James A. Garfield Elementary School flew across the gym floor. In the spirit of our May JAG core value of engagement, we promote an environment of ownership and pride; students in teams built and flew a hovercraft. Mr. Matt Chase from Chase Educational Consulting, developer of The Hovercraft Project, coached students in this...
Area Students Explore Living History
Mantua - For the sixth consecutive year, a group of around thirty colonists and Native Americans populated an 18th century encampment in Mantua this week. Roughly 600 curious visitors from present-day elementary schools came to investigate the area and interact with these special visitors on the grounds of Crestwood High School, taking part in the CHS American Experience Academy...
JA Garfield Students Explore Careers
Garrettsville - “We spend a lot of time teaching things like math, science, and how to write,” Libby Frato-Sweeney explained,” but not so much about what happens after graduation.” In an effort to better prepare students for what comes next, Frato-Sweeney, who teaches art as well as college & career readiness at James A. Garfield High School, planned this...
CMS Learns from CNN Heroes
Mantua - For nearly every year since 2010, Crestwood Middle School teacher Kim Marfy and her fellow staff have encouraged eighth-graders to volunteer in the local community for a charity of their choice. In order to encourage them in their efforts, Marfy shares video clips from CNN highlighting that news organizations top 10 CNN Hero winners from 2017, which...
Gorby To Continue Education At The University of Mount Union
Garfield soccer and football All Star Zachary Gorby will continue his academic and athletic careers at the University of Mount Union next fall. Zach Gorby is pictured signing his soccer letter of intent along with his mother Criss Gorby and father Brian Gorby. (top row from left) assistant soccer coach Jim Curry, Athletic Director Jim Pfleger and Garfield head...
Garfield’s “Bands In The Round” Program A Musical Success
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Music Department held their Annual District-Wide Concert, “Bands in The Round” this past Sunday with all the district’s bands performing. If you missed this music extravaganza you missed a great show. As always, the director of all the bands, Theo Cebulla, demonstrated once again how strong the music program at James. A. Garfield...
Garfield Middle School Students Off To Pen Ohio State Tournament
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Middle School has participated in The Power of the Pen writing tournament for 17 years under the direction of Mrs. Jackie Lovelace, 7th grade teacher. This year the organization has taken on a new name, Pen Ohio. Pen Ohio started out as a writing program for high school students and this year took on...
Ohio Edison Recognizes Windham School District’s Efforts
The Windham School District was recognized by Ohio Edison for being a Certified Energy Efficient customer. Ohio Edison recognizes those who are committed to energy efficiency and peak demand reduction projects. All lights were replaced in both the elementary and Junior/Senior High last year to create more energy efficient buildings. Because of this, Ohio Edison presented the district with...
Garfield Local Schools & Maplewood: Partners In Education
This month we would like to focus on the partnership between J.A. Garfield High School and Maplewood Career Center. Maplewood Career Center provides a quality education for many of our students. The programs available to students are: Applied Engineering and Machining, Animal Science, Auto Collision Technology, Auto Service Technology, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Education,...
One Book, One School Meets the One and Only Ivan
Mantua - Each spring, teachers and staff at the Crestwood Intermediate School select a particular book to share with the entire student body. This year’s selection was The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. All through the week, teachers and students read the story of a silverback gorilla named Ivan. Ivan lives in a cage in a shopping mall,...
James A Garfield Class of 63 Reunion
It has been five years or longer since we have gotten together, and 55 years since that great day. There will be a get together on September 14 from 3 pm to 8 pm at 8193 Windham Street in Garrettsville at the home of Judy Davison Toth. There will be sandwiches and snacks and coffee and soft drinks. You...
Good News from Crestwood Schools
In spite of the negative news coming from the Crestwood District as of late, it’s important to recognize the dedicated students and staff who continue to make strides to make a positive impact on their schools and community. Recently, ten talented and driven seniors from Crestwood High School (pictured at right) participated in a college signing ceremony at CHS. While...
Garfield High School Students Tackle Tough Subject
Garrettsville - Yom Hashoah is a day devoted to the remembrance of the Holocaust. On a day chosen to coincide with the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, cities around the world honor the victims as well as the heroic. The 2018 Cleveland Area Yom Hashoah V’Hagvurah took place on April 11 at Park Synagogue in Cleveland Heights. Each year, the event sponsors...
None 4 Under 21 Provides Strong Message to Local Teens
Hiram - “With the many dangers facing our society today, injuries or deaths caused by impaired and distracted driving are senseless tragedies, and we can all do our part to prevent them,” says Managing Member Arthur Elk. “By providing our continued support for None 4 Under 21, Elk & Elk encourages teens to make good decisions so their lives...
Maplewood Career Center Electrical Students Install Sign in Windham
Ravenna– Eight students from Maplewood Career Center’s electricity class recently worked together to install a new sign for the Renaissance Family Center in Windham, Ohio. The sign will promote and raise awareness for the Center’s free health care clinic, which is organized by non-profit organization, Faithful Servants Care Center. Made by Ellet Signs, the sign was delivered to Maplewood Career...
Hiram College to Host Shakespeare on the Green Festival, Open to Community
Hiram – In celebration of the life of William Shakespeare, Hiram College will host a Shakespeare on the Green festival May 2 and 3. Consisting of a series of events, performances, and interactive activities, the event is free to the public. The festival will take place on the campus green, between Hinsdale and the Frohring Music and Theatre buildings,...
WHS Student Council to Host 5K at Camp Ravenna
Windham - Windham High School (WHS) Student Council and Sunshine Committee are hosting the Second Annual 5K Race/ Walk at Camp Ravenna aka the Ravenna Arsenal. The race will be held on April 28, with registration beginning at 8 am. The race starts at 9am. Folks should meet in the staff parking lot at Windham High School near the...
New JAG Safety Measures to Include School Resource Officer
Garrettsville - In response to recent school shootings across the nation, James A. Garfield School District is joining forces with both law enforcement and 12 community social service providers to strengthen student ties to family, school and the community. During a Community Safety Meeting at the high school designed as a public meeting but only sparsely attended on April...
Crestwood School Board Faced With Difficult Decisions
Mantua - The results of last week’s School Board meeting were streamed live, and have also been shared by local daily publications, online, and on television. Late last week, Crestwood Superintendent David Toth released a statement throughout the community, sharing that due to the loss of state funding in the amount of roughly $550,000 dollars, loss of 583 students...
JAG Sixth Graders Visit Hiram College’s “World’s Fair”
The faculty and students of Hiram College, along with The Hiram Community Trust, recently teamed up with Mrs. Summer Wasko and the sixth grade staff to provide Garfield Elementary sixth graders with an experience in cultural diversity that they will not soon forget. The Hiram College “World’s Fair” captivated students’ interest and helped them gain a better understanding of...
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...
Crestwood Teachers And Staff Learn Life-Saving Skills
Mantua - During a Professional Development day at the end of Spring Break, Crestwood teachers and staff had the opportunity to learn life-saving skills. That’s because University Hospitals hosted a special training program at the Crestwood School District, as a part of the District’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. The program, entitled “Stop the Bleed” is part of a program launched...
Social science research team to help guide Hiram College’s academic redesign
Hiram - Hiram College has partnered with the RAND Corporation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization based in Santa Monica, Calif., to help guide its academic redesign process. Three advisors from RAND are working in tandem with Hiram faculty, administration, staff, and students to examine the College’s current academic structure and explore opportunities to enhance it. Through its collaborations with...
Community Safety & Connections Meeting
Garrettsville - On Wednesday, April 11th the James A. Garfield Local Schools, in partnership with our first responders, will be hosting a community safety meeting from 6pm-7:30 in the Iva Walker Auditorium at Garfield High School. The purpose of this event is to review Garfield’s safety procedures, plans and opportunities for our kids and families to connect to one...
Excellent Turn-Out For A Night At The Races
Garrettsville - The 4th annual Night at the Races broke for the finish line with an excellent turn-out of ponies and players on Saturday, March 31, hosted by Sugar Bush Golf Club, with catering by Cal’s Restaurant. The sponsors included Slim & Jumbo’s, JAG All Sports Boosters, Portage Community Bank. Garfield Youth Football, JAG Fifth Grade Teachers, Skylane Bowling,...
JAG Theatre Invites You To Meet Them In St. Louis!
Garrettsville - “Meet Me in St. Louis” is a classic romantic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters on the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Spotlighting the sisters’ education in the ways of the world, which includes, but isn’t limited to, learning about life and love, courtesy of the prototypical boy next door. In the end,...
Congratulations Garfield Speedcubing Team
Garrettsville - Congratulations to Preston Hatcher, Finn Frato-Sweeney, Owen Herron, and Garet Warnick, who all represented James A. Garfield Elementary at the Howland Winter Speedcubing Competition at Howland Middle School this past weekend. Each of the boys competed in two events: the traditional 3 x 3 Rubik’s Cube, and the 2 x 2 Cube. The boys competed against 70 other...
Windham Board of Education News
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met recently with just enough members present for a quorum, two of the members were out ill. The meeting opened up with guest Amy Adams from Community Action Council (CAC). She explained that CAC received a three year grant and is conducting after-school enrichment classes with Windham students to improve reading, math...
We Value our Kids’ Education
Garrettsville - These days families have choices when it comes to their kids’ education. We choose to have our boys attend the JAG schools where teachers not only teach the required curriculum, but go above and beyond to provide them with a quality education! Have you ever heard of First Lego League, Snapology, The Annual Math Tournament, Camp Invention or...
Beta Club Inducts New Members
Garrettsville - The Garfield Middle School Chapter of National Beta Club held their 15th annual induction ceremony last week. The 17 current members assisted club director and Middle School art teacher, Mrs. Gilmer, to conduct the ceremony. This year Garfield Middle School inducted 12 eighth graders and 23 seventh graders. Our Middle School Volunteer Parents (MVP’s) provided refreshments for...
