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Kids are headed back to the classroom. Here's when school starts across Franklin County
It's the first day of school for some central Ohio students. School start dates can be confusing with some districts opting for orientations and staggered starts for high school freshman, kindergartners and or preschoolers. Most students will begin their classes towards the end of this week or the start of next. ...
Restraint of a student spurs investigation, resignations and community divide
BEXLEY, Ohio (WCMH) – Bexley’s new school year will start this week, but without two teachers whose resignations this summer drew roughly 100 people to a district board meeting after a community dispute arose over how the district supports its students and teachers. The elementary teachers, Erin Zantello Clary and Lindsay Ammirante, resigned after an […]
Former superintendent talks about the challenges of closing, renovating and building schools
OHIO — Over the decades, K-12 school districts across the state have had to make tough decisions about whether to renovate, close or build new schools. As districts have approached and gone through the process, it’s often caused community members to take a stand against what was proposed.
What to do in Ohio when you see a school bus stop
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As back-to-school dates approach, morning and afternoon traffic will see an uptick in yellow school buses. Here’s what drivers need to know. Per Ohio law, school buses should be equipped with lights and stop signs that are extended when a bus stops. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop if […]
Vote for the top DL in Columbus area entering 2024 Ohio high school football season
Who is the best defensive lineman in the Columbus area entering the 2024 Ohio high school football season? The Dispatch has revealed its top 10 central Ohio DLs, and now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best defensive lineman and be sure to read all of our preview coverage of the OHSAA season at Dispatch.com. That includes lists of the best players in the area in 2024, including the top seniors, top juniors, top sophomores, top quarterbacks, top running backs...
CCS Announces New Assistant Principalships Ahead of the 2024-2025 School Year
August 12, 2024 -- Columbus City Schools is pleased to announce three new assistant principalships ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. We are delighted to introduce Aimee Pace as the new Assistant Principal at Devonshire Elementary School. Aimee is a dedicated leader with a strong commitment to equity and high-quality education for all students, a value that resonates with our school's mission.
Campus police working to keep students and staff safe at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio State University campus will soon be bustling again as move in officially begins Wednesday, and the OSU Police Division has been getting ready. “Our students are our bread and butter,” said Lt. Joanna Shaul with OSUPD. “We’re excited to have them back, the place is not the same without […]
OWU president to chair Ohio Five
Ohio Wesleyan University and OWU President Matt vandenBerg are taking on larger leadership roles in the region and nation to help champion the value of a liberal arts education in today’s tumultuous and rapidly evolving world. “The world needs the liberal arts and its graduates more than ever,” said...
Back to school in central Ohio: health tips for students and parents
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Summer vacation is coming to an end as many central Ohio students are packing up their bookbags for the upcoming school year. As this can be an exciting time for kids, this could be a change in their sleep schedules, activities and potentially their health. According to Dr. Mike Patrick with […]
Ohio high school volleyball: USA Today Network's 2024 preseason All-Ohio girls volleyball
As we prepare for a new high school sports season, USA Today Network sports writers in Ohio collaborated over the last month to select preseason All-Ohio teams for football, boys and girls soccer, and girls volleyball. We selected a 25-player team for each sport. Today, we introduce the USA Today Network Preseason All-Ohio Volleyball Team, featuring five defensive specialists/liberos, 15 hitters/blockers and five setters. ...
Ohio State University student to attend DNC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 19-year-old from Ohio State University has been picked as a young delegate to attend the DNC next week. Josh Hickman is 19-years-old and will attend the DNC. The Democratic National Convention takes place next week in Chicago. Delegates are educating the public ahead of the...
School starts in Ohio with the 'Science of Reading' approach
As students return to school in August, Ohio educators are now required to teach according to the "Science of Reading." The phonics-based approach is modeled on decades of research in fields, including brain science. Ohio lawmakers passed a provision in last year's state budget requiring the Science of Reading to...
Teachers Helping Teachers Foundation is one woman's legacy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As students go back to school this fall, teachers are heading back too. Studies show more than 90% of teachers pay for classroom necessities out of pocket. At Davis Middle School in Dublin, there’s a foundation to help teachers continue the work of a woman who had been there to help for more than a decade.
Take our annual back-to-school survey!
Happy Monday! I am already in my post-Olympics depression, patiently waiting for the Paralympic Games in a few weeks and Milano Cortina in 2026. One thing that is on a much shorter timeline is back-to-school season. Most Central Ohio school districts and colleges will welcome back students over the next two weeks. ...
OHSAA tournaments 2024: Akron-area high school division assignments for all fall sports
How many divisions does high school soccer have now? What about volleyball? Football is still at seven, right? Where does my favorite school play in any of them now that the Ohio High School Athletic Association has made changes? All fair questions, and we’re here to help. Here are the divisions in which...
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