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Laura Tompkins Named New Superintendent of Zanesville City Schools
ZANESVILLE, OH – Laura Tompkins, a long-standing member of the Zanesville City Schools community, has been appointed as the new superintendent. Tompkins, who has been with the district since 1994, brings a lot of experience from her roles as a physical education teacher, elementary school assistant principal, and high school principal. Her leadership in these positions has been marked by her focus on student achievement and creating a supportive educational environment.
Local student honored at annual SkillsUSA workforce development event
ATLANTA — A career and technical student from Perry County was recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 acres. Alyvia Hinkle, who is from New Lexington and a student at Mid-East Career & Technology Centers-Zanesville, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in...
Local Area Teams Battle Weather, Each Other in Annual “Raid at the Rock” Competition
It might not be full on contact football, but 7-on-7 is still an exciting time for these young high school athletes to iron out the kinks during the summer while facing some tough competition looking for the same result. Over at “The Rock” in New Lexington, the Panthers hosted five other schools for an annual get together.
Muskingum University to Host Week-Long Recoding Day Camp
Muskingum University is hosting its annual Sisterhood ReCoded camp from July 29 to Aug. 2. The camp, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, is free to all students ages 10 to 15 years old. Lunch will be provided. The camp teaches students how to code mobile...
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