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School year begins in Delaware
The 2024-2025 school year began Wednesday for Delaware City Schools teachers and students. At Carlisle Elementary School, Wednesday was not only the first day for students, but also the first day for new Principal Julie Stewart, who joined the district over the summer to replace Paula Vertikoff. Stewart said Wednesday...
Olentangy School District opens new elementary school Thursday
DELAWARE, Ohio (WSYX) — Peachblow Crossing Elementary School opens for the first time in Delaware on Thursday, welcoming more than 600 students. The new school will be opening already at 96-percent capacity, a reflection of the rapidly-growing district in Delaware County. District leaders have said for a while now...
New school year kicks off today
The 2024-2025 school year begins this week for students across Delaware County. Students in Delaware City Schools, Buckeye Valley Local Schools and the Delaware Area Career Center have their first day of school today. Olentangy Local Schools students return to school on Thursday, and all students in the Big Walnut Local School District will report to school on Friday.
Dublin City Schools Contemplates Cardinal Health Site for New High School, Planning Commission Advises Adherence to Community Plan
The future of the Cardinal Health West site has been thrown into the limelight as the Dublin City School District eyes the property for a new high school, an idea that has received initial feedback from the City of Dublin’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) during an Aug. 8 session. Amid this informal review, the PZC referenced the City's Community Plan, which has repeatedly earmarked the area for office uses, to guide its non-binding feedback to the School District and Cardinal Health. According to details obtained from an announcement on the City of Dublin’s website, the said plan was adopted after an 18-month public process, culminating on July 1.
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MEVSD Board of Education To Meet Thursday
The Marysville Board of Education will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 6:00pm at Marysville Exempted Village School District Central Office, 212 Chestnut Street, Marysville, Ohio. Before the adoption of the 2025-2026 school calendar takes place, the Board of Education will be holding a public hearing...
Westerville school board member resigns four months before term ends
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — After 25 years of service, a Westerville school board member is retiring this month, four months before her term was set to end and amid an ongoing ethics investigation. Nancy Nestor-Baker announced her retirement Tuesday night at a Board of Education meeting, which she said will take effect Aug. 31. Board […]
Class of 2028 makes their mark
On August 14, the class of 2028 went through Freshmen Only Day at North in preparation for their high school journey. Supervised by a select group of admin, students a part of Link Crew led the freshmen through a series of activities as well as a complete tour of the school.
Ohio Wesleyan President Takes Key Roles In Ohio Five, Annapolis Group
“The world needs the liberal arts and its graduates more than ever.”. 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...
Unlock A Successful School Year With DCDL’s Learning Resources
DCDL is committed to providing the community with valuable learning support.. As the new school year approaches, the Delaware County District Library (DCDL) is here to make the transition smoother with a wealth of resources designed to support students of all ages. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or tutor, our Student Learning Resources page offers everything from educational materials to live online tutoring, ensuring students have the tools they need to succeed. With a wide range of resources tailored to different age groups, DCDL is committed to providing the community with valuable learning support.
Thomas band works ‘through the fire’
Much like everything else associated with Thomas Worthington High School, the band program continues to adjust to the ongoing construction throughout the facility. “It’s an exciting chaos,” Band Director Derek Scoles said. “The outside of the building looks done, but they are doing a lot of furious work inside.
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