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 to swap books. While swapping books one could enjoy...
JA Garfield High School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks 2022/23
12th Grade4.0 & Above - Emma Bass, Marissa Bazil, Kaitlin Belknap, Alex Cooper, Daniel Ensinger, Rachel Evans, Jesse Grace, Ciera Hoy, Haley Ihrig, Dylan Justice, Kelsey Massey, Max May, Dezaray Mcie, Molly Morrissey, Kyle Schaefer, Austin Smith, Jackson Sommer, Nora Trent, Marissa White 3.4 & Above - Carter Bates, Valerie Doumanian, Karissa Eaton, Benjamin Garlich, Thomas Gushura, Blake Horvath, Taylor...
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....
Hiram College Partners with Say Yes to Education
Hiram - Hiram College recently pledged its support to Say Yes to Education, a national nonprofit organization committed to making a college degree affordable and attainable for public high school graduates. The college also joined the Say Yes to Education National Higher Education Compact, agreeing to cover the cost of full tuition and mandatory fees for a select number...
JAG Wall of Honor Seeking Veterans
As Veterans Day is approaching, we would like to extend this annual invitation to all local Veterans that attended JAG, or any of the township schools. If you, or someone you know is a veteran and would like their picture added to our ‘Wall of Honor’, please contact a Chris Forgacs at the High School. (Cforgacs@jagschools.org) 330-527-4341. Our wall has...
Sounds of the Season
James A. Garfield High School showcased its outstanding Concert Band (another incarnation of the famous “Marching Pride”) and its resurgent vocal music program (in the form of the Concert Choir, directed by Theo Cebulla, and the Varsity Gold Show Choir, directed by Joe Gaither) on Sunday, December 18 in the Iva Walker Auditorium to a packed house (SRO). There were...
Gelbke Exhibition To Showcase Photographs Redeveloped In Volcanic Environments
Hiram - From film to digital, photography as an art form has been evolving for more than a century. Some artists prefer digital and the ability to edit and manipulate images with technology. Others enjoy working with film and the hands-on approach of developing photographs in a classic dark room. Artist Jon Verney sees photography from an unconventional perspective. In...
Native Plant Meadow at JAG Campus
Garrettsville - Approximately 40 million acres are planted as lawns across the United States, either in residential or commercial properties or golf courses. “That’s more land devoted to lawns than to irrigated crops like corn or wheat,” Lynn Vogel, Storm Water Educator at the Portage Soil and Water Conservation District, shared. In cities across the country, 30-60% of fresh water...
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...
Bowl SMART-er
Garrettsville - SkyLane Bowling Alley recently held their 3rd Annual SMART Scholarship Tournament. All of the Youth bowlers competed on April 19th for a chance to win $800 in scholarship money. Collin McGurer was the runaway winner by rolling an all-time 719 series. Pictured from left to right are Ryan Ambler – 3rd Place ($100), Collin McGurer –Champion...
Garfield Alumni News
The recent gathering of the James A. Garfield Alumni attracted some 126 alumni and guests for an evening of memories, reconnections and entertainment, with delicious catering by Guido’s of Ravenna and a presentation of social and economic points to ponder by Superintendent Ted Lysiak and board vice president David Vincent (Class of ’70). Jeanette Wilson Hall took the honors for...
Maplewood Preschool Now Enrolling for the 2020-21 School Year
Ravenna - Maplewood Preschool is now accepting registrations for the upcoming school year. The state-licensed school operates two preschool classes Tuesday through Friday. The Pre-K class runs from 8:40-10:40 and the preschool class runs from 12:00-2:00. The registration fee is $25.00 and tuition is $75.00 a month. Students in Maplewood’s Early Childhood Education program, under the direction of their instructors,...
“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...
What Is Going On With Testing?
Garrettsville - Unless your address is “Under a Rock” Boulevard, you have most likely heard some degree of controversy surrounding testing in schools. The new tests have become a hot topic on social media and the buzz around the tests is becoming a distraction to education for students, staff, administration and parents. While we have met with many parents...
Marching to the Magic: Garfield Band Plans Return to Walt Disney World
After a prolonged wait, the James A. Garfield Marching Pride is preparing for an exciting trip to Disney World in 2024. Traditionally, their band performs at Disney parks every three years, a tradition disrupted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting numerous other bands similarly. Some graduated members missed this cherished experience due to circumstances beyond their control. In...
Winter Sports Rolling Along in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - With the dawn of January comes the thick of the high school winter sports season. Everything from bowling to indoor track and field, they all promise to have fierce competition for the Garfield G-Men. For the wrestlers, they will look to win another Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference (MVAC) Gray Tier crown. Junior Keegan Sell is coming off...
Garrettsville Family YMCA Before & After Care Registration Now Open
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Family YMCA is excited to announce the Before and After school program, which will be held at James A Garfield Elementary School, is now registering students for the 2018/19 school year. Nicole Thompson of Garrettsville will be the site administrator for this program. Nicole graduated from James A. Garfield High School and the Maplewood Career...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last meeting Crestwood School District Treasurer Sarah Palm reviewed district financial forecasts and reviewed potential levy options with board members. She noted the district’s current bond, permanent improvement and operating funds, which are funded through residents’ property tax assessments. She noted that in 1976, Ohio legislature enacted property tax reform known as House Bill 920. Its...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, the School Board voted to approve the revised District calendar for the 2015-2016 year. In the revised calendar, the first day of class for students will be August 18th, 2015, with the last day of first semester ending on December 22nd. Classes for second semester will resume on January 5th (after winter break),...
Crestwood Students donate to Rose’s Rescue
Mantua - Rose’s Rescue, a 501c3 pet rescue, was presented with a $285.00 donation by Crestwood Students Angela Spencer, Brandon Houpt, and Jarupat Kannula. The students formed a group for their Senior Seminar class. They chose the name G.A.I.N. (Giving to Animals in Need). Angela heard about Rose’s Rescue at her veterinarian’s office, and the three agreed to make...
Pitcher Perfect!
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield senior baseball standout Brandon Baumgardner’s favorite song is “Lights Out” by P.O.D. It is no wonder the first game of the season Brandon was exactly that... LIGHTS OUT. When the lefty took the mound last Thursday at Waterloo little did Brandon know he was on the cusp of greatness... Perfection to be exact. Brandon struck...
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...
Hiram to Host Free Photography, Conservation, and Reflection Lecture Series
As part of The New Liberal Arts, Hiram College will host a Photography, Conservation, and Reflection Lecture Series featuring artist- and adventurer-in residence, Daniel Dodge. Dodge will lead a series of four guided discussions and Q&As, sharing insights, experiences, and observations as a long-distance hiker, outdoor enthusiast, and mindful photographer. He will also ask those in attendance to share...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, Superintendent David Toth showed a plexi-glass tri-fold, sharing that every student and teacher desk within the district would be equipped with one at the start of school. In addition, thanks to hard work by teachers and custodians, every classroom has been set up to ensure 6-feet space around desks in each classroom. Classrooms...
Crestwood Holds Another Successful Safety Town
Shortly before school a brand-new school year began, 55 new kindergarteners attended Safety Town at Crestwood Primary School. Safety Town organizer and Crestwood Primary School teacher Jolene Reese noted that the week was successful, giving 55 incoming kindergarteners the opportunity to learn how to be safe at school, home, and on the playground. Reese expressed gratitude for the help...
Katie Synnestvedt Named Portage County Teen of the Month
The Portage County Teen Board recently announced Garfield Senior Katie Synnestvedt as their Teen of the Month for October and November. Katie has been a member of the varsity softball team all four years of high school, serving as captain in 11th and 12th grades, and while being so active, she is still able to maintain a 3.8 grade point...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At the last board meeting, Superintendent David Toth asked the board to consider approving placing a request for new revenue on the November 3rd ballot. He reiterated that such a measure was necessary in order to provide the same services and programs to students in light of state budget cuts and inflationary increases. Toth noted the district...
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 the fourth-graders knew about the holiday, and was surprised...
Assistance With Homeschooling
Shannan Jursa State Farm would like to assist in providing the use of our copiers and printers, as well as wifi to families in need. If you have a need please reach out to Shannan about how you can access the office or get access to the wifi to contact teachers or administration. To keep everyone safe wifi would be...
Crestwood Teacher to Participate in White House History Teacher Institute
Mantua - Crestwood Middle School Teacher Kimberly Marfy has been selected to participate in a week-long workshop in Washington D.C. to learn about the history of The White House. The White House History Teacher Institute is a program that is open to educators K-12 across the United States with only 30 available spots. The teachers that apply are evaluated using...
