Students in Mrs. Winner’s kindergarten class had an earthmoving good time comparing gummy worms and earthworms! Using their five senses, they explored similarities and differences to make scientific conclusions. This fun activity tied into their reading unit on Needs and ...

Thanks to the Lexington Elementary PTO, Basketball Jones visited Eastern for an inspiring and energetic assembly! He’s a motivational speaker who emphasized our Matrix Expectations: being Responsible, Respectful, and Ready, while also sharing powerful lessons on kindness ...

Congratulations to Jordan C. and Zane J. on receiving the prestigious Amnee Demyan Music Award! This award honors the legacy of Amnee Demyan, a former Central student from the 1986–1987 school year, and is presented to students who exemplify exceptional musical talent, ...

B is for BUBBLES! Mrs. Saurer’s class kicked off their ABC Countdown to the end of the year with a bubbly good time! The letter B's celebration was a fun-filled day of bubble blowing, and the evidence was floating everywhere! Can’t wait to see what the rest of the ...

Students in Mrs. North’s, Mrs. Them’s, Mrs. Blackstone’s, and Mrs. Smith’s classes knocked it out of the park this week! After an exciting deep dive into how a tree becomes a baseball bat through informative reading, they rounded out their learning with a lively game of ...

Mrs. Knapp’s first-grade class celebrated becoming authors this past week! They shared their opinion writing about their favorite books with their families, and everyone enjoyed listening to and encouraging our young writers. Amazing job!

Mrs. Ferguson’s 7th grade World History students explored why the Roman Empire split—and then brought history to life by mapping the new boundaries with yarn! Their creativity and understanding really showed in their awesome maps. Great job, historians!

The AP Physics students in Mrs. Drueschler's class competed in their annual mouse trap car competition on March 7th. This year's challenge was to build a dragster that could race 25 feet in under 5 seconds. Congratulations to Joe H. Who designed the fastest car speeding ...

Central Elementary wrapped up Quarter 3 with a glowing celebration! Students enjoyed a fun-filled PBIS Glow Party with music, glow sticks, and lots of smiles to honor their hard work and positive behavior. Keep shining, Central Stars—let’s finish the year strong!

Mrs. Ringer's class took a fun and educational trip to Gionino’s, where they learned valuable life and job skills while making their own pizzas! A delicious way to gain real-world experience!

Huge congratulations to Coach Giefer and the Academic Challenge Varsity Team—Alex T. (captain), Ari C., Natalie L., Addie S., and Ben W.—for taking 1st place out of 12 teams! They finished 28 points ahead of second place, won the final match-up by 9 points, and set a new ...

Eastern Elementary was lit up for Neon Day! Staff and students brightened the halls with vibrant neon colors, celebrating creativity in a fun and colorful way for Youth Art Month!

Lexington students joined Richland Newhope at Lex Lanes for the 5th Annual Bowling Awareness Event! Middle school students teamed up with county leaders for a fun and meaningful day. Congratulations to Mayor Brenkus of Bellville and Lexington students for taking 1st place!

Congratulations to Olyve and Eden! Their artwork was selected to represent Eastern Elementary in the Ohio Art Education Association Youth Art Month Art Show! Their pieces were displayed at Riverside Methodist Hospital, alongside works from 126 students across Ohio. ...

When it’s Dress Like an Artist Day, Mr. Grist definitely understands the assignment! We even had Van Gogh and Bob Ross make an appearance!

On February 25, LHS students Makaree C., Gage P., Malaina W., and Julia W. attended the Rotary Club of Mansfield’s Lunch-In! They were introduced to the club, and Mr. Saris highlighted their achievements at LHS. Congrats to these outstanding students!

Students at both Central and Western participated in a Mock Caldecott Contest! They learned that the Caldecott Medal is an award given to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book of the year. After weeks of reading, exploring illustrations, and engaging in ...

Dr. Berry’s 6th-grade math students hit the track for Race Day with Composite Area! Working with their pit crews, they solved composite area problems to race their way to the finish line! A fun and competitive way to put their math skills to the test!

Congratulations to the Lexington High School Orchestra for earning straight 1's at Dublin Scioto High School for the OMEA State Adjudication! Their hard work, dedication, and talent truly paid off, and they’ve set the bar high for excellence.

Congratulations to Coulter S. for finishing as the runner-up in the Richland County Spelling Bee! Your dedication, hard work, and impressive spelling skills took you all the way to the final round. We are so proud of your achievement!

Lucy is back in Kindergarten at Western Elementary! She loves spending time with the students and listening to them read. Nothing beats a good book and a furry friend!

Lexington families welcomed students and teachers from Costa Rica! They had an amazing time experiencing our culture—and for many, seeing snow and feeling cold temperatures for the first time! What a memorable exchange!

Mr. Hoffman and his Studio Jewelry students took a field trip to Rego Jewelers in Bucyrus to see large-scale jewelry manufacturing in action! With 50 employees and an annual revenue of $10–$12 million, Rego Jewelers gave students an inside look at the industry. They also ...

Valentine’s Day was extra special at Eastern, thanks to a group of kindhearted girls who gave up their recess to create over 500 heart-shaped pins for every student and staff member! Their generosity made the day even more meaningful!

Members of the High School Leadership Council attended a Leadership Conference at Wooster High School. They shared their community outreach efforts with fellow OCC schools and took part in interactive leadership activities with other OCC athletes. A great day of growth ...

Central’s annual 3rd Grade Spelling Bee was a great success! Congratulations to Keith R., this year’s champion! Way to go, Keith, and to all the students who participated—you made us proud!

 Congratulations to Logan B., who had the incredible honor of performing with the Ohio All-State Orchestra in Cleveland on Friday, February 7. What an amazing achievement!

Central students had a fantastic time on their field trip to the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra for the "Link Up: The Orchestra Rocks" concert at the Renaissance Theater. They enjoyed the live music and discovered the power of the orchestra!

First graders at Western celebrated the 100th day of school with tons of counting activities, building their math skills while having fun. What a great way to mark this milestone!