Local Ballet Brings Midsummer to CPS
Mantua - Last week, students at Crestwood Primary School were on their feet, clapping wildly as their school gymnasium was filled with music and dance. Was it simply a cure for cabin fever, or the result of far too many recess periods spent indoors? It was all that, and much more, as these fortunate kids received a visit, and...
And speaking of post-graduate success….
You know how, in literature there’s this thing called foreshadowing, where something that happens in the story is, like, a clue to what’s going to happen further on, a rehearsal for later action, say if Jack and Jill stumbled on the way up the hill prior to falling down--when Jack “broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after”--that kind...
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?Forsooth! Make haste to send a page to the James A. Garfield High School, forthwith (Or call Laura Young for reservations...
It’s Showtime!
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Marching Pride pulled out all of the stops last Friday to give a preview(Preview—that means that they’re just going to get better) of their fall band show line-up. A fine audience of parents, grandparents, friends and supporters were treated to an evening of musical excitement—on the field and in the stands They opened with...
JAG Performers Earn 12 Superior Ratings at Solo & Ensemble Event
Mantua - This past Saturday Crestwood High School hosted the Ohio Music Education Association District Six High School Solo & Ensemble Adjudicated Event. Students from 32 area schools participated in the event. The event covered vocals as well as instrumentals, including brass, woodwinds, stringed and percussion instruments. James A. Garfield (JAG) School had 18 entries in the contest. Students are...
Crestwood Is A “Google District”
Mantua - This school year the Crestwood District began using Google Apps for Education and is a “Google District.” The technology department has been hard at work ensuring a smooth transition and we are continuing to add applications for our teachers and students to use. Why did we switch to Google Apps? • Google apps allow us to provide our teachers...
Active Minds of Hiram College Holds Panel Discussion
Active Minds of Hiram College held a panel discussion on suicide prevention as part of their “Green Week” – a week of mental health awareness activities on campus.
Machine-O-Mania / Touch-A-Truck Returns
The QuizMasters/Academic Challenge Team of James A. Garfield High School is again sponsoring this activity in conjunction with the Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce Community-Wide Garage/Yard Sale. Sunday, May 22 from 10:00 to 2:00 in the Garfield Elementary School parking lot there will be wheeled vehicles of all sorts–ambulances and emergency vehicles, fire trucks, jeeps and motorcycles, construction monsters, high-rise...
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...
School Construction Project Update
The Campus of Excellence Oversight Committee met on March 20, 2014 in the James A. Garfield Middle School to receive information and updates on the momentous project under way in the district, moving the Intermediate School to the main campus, thus gathering all the parts of the system—Elementary, Intermediate, Middle and High School, as well as the Orson E....
Campus of Excellence Progress
The latest update, delivered June 19 in a presentation and walk-through to an interested and inquisitive group disclosed the various contracts and contractors involved, from sitework and concrete through structural steel, lockers, HVAC, building electric(Scotchman Electric),painting and wall covering(Doug Seaman Decorating), technology and paving. Not to mention kitchen equipment, carpentry, flooring and plumbing. Every one of these contracts was bid out and issued keeping both the cost and the time constraints in mind. The intricacies of scope in such construction are quite amazing, involving the “breathability” of a building combined with building efficiency, updating of the utility functions for the entire campus, the element of “Seek and ye shall find,” in discovering an Insinkerator in the bus garage attic, brick types and so much more.
Grants Fund Tech Tools at CIS
Mantua - Schools across the nation are looking to provide more STEAM opportunities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathmatics) to their children. “America is turning to innovation to ensure a prosperous future, and it’s important for us to expose our students to these types of opportunities”, acknowledged CIS Principal Michelle Gerbrick. Spurred on by a desire to give Crestwood...
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...
JAG Earns A+ on State Report Card
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield School District has once again distinguished itself with highest honors. It earned the Excellent with Distinction (A+) status on statewide district report cards for the 2011-2012 academic year. JAG was one of only four among Portage County’s 11 school districts to achieve such a high mark, including Aurora, Kent and Field. This marks the fifth...
Hiram College receives $1 million gift from Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation
Hiram – Hiram College received a year-end $1 million cash gift from trustee Paula Frohring, through the Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation. This is the largest single gift of the Foundation’s nearly $6.5 million total to the College. The $1 million will support scholarships for biology and chemistry students, as well as faculty and student research at Hiram’s 500-plus-acre...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last school board meeting, Superintendent David Toth shared that the Middle and High Schools will be utilizing a new project-based learning platform, Summit Learning Platform, which provides curriculum for sixth through twelfth graders. The free, online program provides teachers with customizable content in English, math, science and social studies, allowing students to learn at their...
A “Premier” Performance
Garrettsville - Nice job by the Marching Pride at their Premier performance last Friday. It was a showcase for all of the music and routines they worked on during a super-heated week at BAND CAMP and a thank you to all of the contributors to the program--this year and every year. Amazing results, considering that the weather for the...
Harlem Ambassadors Wow the Crowd
Marty Hill Court was filled beyond capacity last Friday night as folks from around the region came out to see the Harlem Ambassadors take on the Hometown Heroes of Windham. The Hometown Heroes are a co-ed team comprised of former Windham High School (WHS) basketball stars. The oldest player was Jim Moore who graduated in the class of 1966....
Heads up, James A. Garfield Grads
The James A. Garfield Alumni association will be marking its 10th anniversary this fall while recognizing “old timers” of the classes of ‘2005, ‘95, ’85, ’75, ’65, ’55, ’45, ’35, and as far into the past as possible. Come one, come all. Bring your friends and family, classmates (and teachers, if they’re still tottering about) and folks in the neighborhood. Tom Klem is recruiting attendees from the Class of 1995, Andrea Fox is attempting the same for the Class of 2005. Anyone out there who’d like to do the same for your class, have at it. Y’all come!
Garfield School District Recieves State’s Momentum Award
Garrettsville - On November 3, 2017, the James A. Garfield Local School District was recognized by the State Board of Education for an excellent academic accomplishment. The Momentum Award is presented by the State Board of Education and recognizes schools for exceeding expectations in student growth for the year. To earn this distinct honor, schools must earn straight A’s on all...
Garfield Boys Roll Their Way To Third Place At State
Columbus - On Saturday, March 5th the Garfield and Crestwood boy’s bowling teams competed in the State Championships at Wayne Webb’sColumbus Bowl. It was the first trip to State for both teams. The G-Men got off to a great start in game one, led by Kyle Bolton’s 258 and Cody Berg’s 251. They got some clutch bowling the rest of...
Crestwood School Issue on August 8th Ballot
Mantua - On Tuesday, August 8th, local voters have the opportunity to show their support of the Crestwood School District at a special election on Tuesday, August 8th. As you may have heard, the issue lost by 19 votes after the early May election, so every vote counts. Based on input gathered from the community, combined with expert opinions from...
Crestwood District Must Cut $1.5 Million
Mantua - At the December Board meeting, the roughly 100 attendees took note of the dire financial situation faced by the district. The district has weathered reductions in State funds, at a rate of over $273,000 per year; as well as reductions in Federal funds, at a rate of $100,000 per year. In addition, Crestwood District Treasurer Jill Rowe...
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...
JAG Elementary’s Future Leaders Take On Projects To Benefit Community
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Elementary is very proud to be a Leader in Me school, one where students and staff work together hand-in-hand to create a culture anchored in leadership. Successful leadership requires many traits, including, respectful interaction, responsibility, kindness, and communication. One need look no further than our JAG students and staff to find all of these...
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...
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. The meeting was called to order and students of the month were recognized, along with other student achievements for the month of November. Board President Danny Burns reported...
Class of 1963 Celebrates Fifty Years
Garrettsville - The Class of 1963 met at the Main Street Grille and Brewing Company on July 27th. Some came from Illinois, Florida and Georgia. For those that were lost, they were remembered. There was a lot of catching up on the last 50 years; we will meet again in 5 years. We missed the ones that couldn’t make...
A ground-breaking!
Garrettsville - Six shiny, brand-new TRUPER shovels. Hard hats. A pile of dirt brought in and lined up especially for the occasion. Students, educators & administrators, township trustees, construction officials dignitaries interested citizens. Photo opportunities—with or without dirt—of all sorts. A backdrop of soil on the move, big machines, flagged stakes, safety fencing, a changing façade of the elementary...
Keeping The Memory Alive
1,100 Holocaust survivors call Cleveland home. On April 15th, survivors were honored and those that perished in the Holocaust were remembered during a program held at the Green Road Synagogue in Beachwood.
