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Petition started to unite Ohio State and local high school bands in honor of ‘Hang on Sloopy’ anniversary
OHIO — An Ohio resident has started an online petition on Change.org to honor the legacy of Dorothy Sloop and the 60th anniversary of “Hang on Sloopy.” Michael Castner has taken to the online petition site in the hopes of seeing the Ohio State University Marching Band and the Steubenville Big Red Marching Band perform […]
South-Western City Schools names final 2 candidates for superintendent job
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — The South-Western City School District has narrowed down the final two superintendent candidates. Next week, Randy Banks and Dr. Jamie Lusher will have a second round of interviews and will formally meet with administrators, staff and the community. One of the two candidates will replace...
Ohio bill would charge teachers, librarians with felonies for handing out ‘obscene materials’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are advancing a new bill that would charge teachers and librarians with felonies for handing out books and materials deemed “obscene.” House Bill 556 has been introduced to establish “criminal liability for certain teachers and librarians for the offense of pandering obscenity,” the legislation states. Introduced by Rep. Adam […]
Columbus City Schools school year ends amid board turmoil
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The school year is over for Columbus City Schools (CCS) students and while their work is done, the district’s is not. Thursday was the last day of school and it brought the usual feelings associated with the end of the academic year. “Excited for the summer, because we already have plans,” […]
8 OSU Mansfield students 1st to earn engineering degrees in new program
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University Board of Trustees is celebrating the first class of graduates from the College of Engineering’s new major in engineering technology. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program was created in 2020 to prepare graduates for high-demand jobs in manufacturing. The program...
Franklin County school districts continue to battle truancy among students
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — Most students are counting down the days until the last day of school for summer break. But some kids and their parents are facing serious consequences for the amount of hours they missed in the classroom. Garit Fell is a junior at Hilliard's Innovative Learning...
Students at unique Columbus school prepare to turn the tassel
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – It’s graduation season and those who attend the Academy for Urban Scholars (AUS) are getting ready to walk across the stage and begin the next chapter of their lives. AUS is a unique school that focuses on giving its students the resources they need to succeed. Educators work closely with each […]
Parkmoor celebrates students as they move on to middle school
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus City Schools celebrated an important educational step for dozens of its students. Parkmoor Elementary School held a graduation ceremony for its fifth graders on Wednesday. The 54 students are about to transition to middle school, which is practically a whole new world. Parkmoor marked the milestone with a luncheon and […]
Finalists picked in superintendent search for one of Ohio’s largest districts
View a previous report on the superintendent search in the video player above. GROVE CITY, Ohio (WMCH) — South-Western City Schools, the third largest district in central Ohio, has narrowed its search for a new superintendent down to two finalists out of five candidates. The district is looking for a replacement for Bill Wise, who […]
Bednar, Pulliam lead Bears over Pioneers
Taylor Bednar wasn’t perfect, but he was pretty darn close as the Olentangy Berlin baseball team blanked defending state runner-up Olentangy Orange 5-0 in a Division I regional semifinal Thursday afternoon at Grove City High School. Bednar was in complete control from the start, collecting 10 strikeouts en route...
Fewer Students, Crumbling Buildings: Columbus Looks to Shut Schools Again
Correction appended May 31 COLUMBUS, OHIO –– The dire problems facing Columbus City Schools can be illustrated by comparing two buildings: Como Elementary School and Hamilton STEM Academy. Built as identical schools in 1954, they sit less than 2 miles apart, about 4 miles north of downtown. Como has never undergone a significant renovation. Original […]
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