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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...
For the sake of safety, Bedford father asks school district to reconsider new bus plan
BEDFORD, Ohio (WOIO) - Back to school is just around the corner and school districts once again will face a shortage of bus drivers when classes begin. On Monday the Bedford School District notified parents by email that the district used a new formula to determine who’s eligible to ride a school bus this year.
Middle School Staggered Start Dates For 24-25
We are excited to welcome our students back to school for the upcoming academic year. As we prepare for a successful start, we want to inform you about the staggered start days for our middle school students. This approach is designed to ease the transition and help everyone adjust smoothly to the new school year.
Jesse Owens' high school is trying to revive its track team
One of the most closely watched events at the upcoming Olympics is track and field. Athletes will run sprints, jump hurdles and more, hoping to emulate or even surpass track stars of the past - stars like Jesse Owens. In 1936, he won four gold medals in Berlin. Inspired by that history, the high school where Owens got his running start is working to revive their boys' track and field team. Gabriel Kramer from the Ideastream Public Media in Cleveland reports.
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...
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...
Solon High athletes score with community service
The Solon High School soccer team traded their cleats for helping hands recently, volunteering at the Solon Senior Center’s produce market distribution. This drive-thru service provides fresh fruits and vegetables to local senior citizens. The team’s participation was voluntary, with nearly every available player opting in. Despite being told...
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...
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...
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...
Solon High School honored twice at Values-in-Action awards
Solon High School received two awards at the Values-in-Action Foundation awards dinner on June 6 at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights. Class of 2024 graduate Isaac Bai was honored with the Eric Scott Russell Student Kindness Award, which recognizes students who consistently demonstrate kindness, caring and mutual respect in interactions with their peers and adults, according to a news release. Bai was involved in Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council and also served as a Kindland student ambassador. He also emceed the Kickoff for Kindness broadcast in collaboration with the NFL Foundation.
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...
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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