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More parents come forward with safety concerns, alleged abuse at North Olmsted daycare
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WOIO) - Surveillance video shows the terrifying moments a two-year-old girl with special needs runs out of the Bee My Baby Childcare parking lot in North Olmsted and into oncoming traffic on Lorain Road. 19 News spoke with that child’s mom on Friday. “It’s been very...
Northeast Ohio parents raise concerns about schools excusing students for Bible classes
Should public school students be allowed to leave the building to attend off-site Bible classes during the school day?. That’s the question facing some Northeast Ohio school districts and parents in recent months about LifeWise Academy, a Hilliard-based Christian nonprofit focused on religious instruction which has opened up or sought to open up chapters across the state.
Elyria Schools passes policy limiting religious release time (and previous reporting)
ELYRIA TWP. — The Elyria Board of Education will change its released time policy, heavily restricting the times at which students can be released from class for religious instruction. The change, passed by a unanimous vote by the Board at its meeting on Wednesday, will classify all graded courses...
Parma City Schools makes changes to central office positions
PARMA, Ohio -- Summertime is when school districts make personnel changes at all levels. This year, the Parma City Schools is happy to report all of its principals are returning with the only notable moves involving the central office. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Former GLC public schools formally announce Cleveland West Conference
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The eight remaining public schools from the Great Lakes Conference, which disbanded after the 2023-24 school year, formally announced their formation of the Cleveland West Conference with a press release on Monday. It will include Bay, Buckeye, Lakewood, Normandy, North Olmsted, Rocky River, Valley Forge and...
Olmsted Falls High School alumni continue to rise to the top: Olmsted Dates and Data
OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio -- The longevity of the work ethic students develop during their time in the Olmsted Falls School District is something the residents of the 44138 should be proud of. These lifelong skills are honed over their time in the district and follow them to the trades, higher...
Glenville presents Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson with state football championship ring
BEREA, Ohio — Midway through Deshaun Watson’s second 7-on-7 football invitational tournament, Glenville coach Ted Ginn Sr. and his players surrounded him near the main field at Berea-Midpark High School’s Roehm Athletic Complex. Ginn extended his hand, which held a case with one of the Tarblooders’ 2022...
The Cleveland schools tax levy explained
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is asking voters in November to back a new property tax, known as a levy. This is the second tax increase requested by the school district in four years. If passed, the new tax would last 10 years and would cost the owner of a...
District Treasurer Addresses Reappraisal Process & HB 920
The school district has received questions regarding the 2024 reappraisal process and how it impacts the schools. This brief explanation is provided to help the public better understand the process. Property value is determined by the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer. This is done through a reappraisal every 6 years, an...
Observations On The District: The Good, The Better And The What The Heck: Part 5
Good: A special Board meeting was held several months ago on April 29th. This is how it was described: “The Superintendent and Cabinet members provided Board members with an update on matters pertaining to the 2023-2024 school year and discussed planning for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond.”. What...
2024 Senior Scholarship Recipient, Cameron Wereb
Cameron Wereb certainly made the most of her four years at Lakewood High and in doing so, made a significant impact at LHS through her leadership, community service and outstanding academic achievements. Cameron was one of Lakewood High and the Class of 2024’s six National Merit Commended Students, a prestigious nationwide honor.
2024 Senior Scholarship Winner, Bode Smith
Bode Smith is the student who leaves you marveling at how they manage to accomplish so much while remaining grounded, kind, and well-rounded. His academic success, highlighted by a perfect ACT score, is just one of the many remarkable achievements Bode has earned during his four years at LHS. Bode's...
Lakewood Women's Club Awards Scholarship
Each year, the Lakewood Women’s Club (LWC) awards a scholarship to young woman graduating from high school who plans to continue on to a higher education institution. This year we are proud to announce that Emily Potoczak, Lakewood High School graduate, Class of 2024, is this year’s scholarship honoree. Emily applied to almost 20 universities, and has declared Biology/Pre-Med as her major at The Ohio State University.
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