1+ hour, 36+ min ago (162+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio " Toledo Public Schools is proceeding with its plan to temporarily close a majority of its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The move will begin on Monday, December 1. The district made the announcement on Sunday afternoon. The district says they made the decision after continued delays in receiving its award notification for the upcoming federal funding cycle. The move will impact over 1000 Toledo Public Schools families and over 100 employees. TPS says it is continuing to lobby federal delegates and government agencies to expedite the release of the grant notification. The district originally announced their plan to suspend the programs on November, 12 just before the end of the federal government shutdown, in order to give parents time to make alternate arrangements. Pre-K classes funded through the federal Title I program will not be affected, TPS said earlier in…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago (169+ words) Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Christmas Eve & Other Stories weaves a rock opera around a story of an angel sent to find a best representative of humanity and Christmas. Newly-formed Maumee High School Alumni Choir to perform at holiday events MAUMEE, Ohio " Maumee City Schools announced on Tuesday the formation of a new alumni choir, as well as the choir's upcoming holiday performances. The school district said current elementary music teacher Kelsey Kaczala ('07) and Maumee High School graduate Bryce Jennings ('06) organized the choir alongside Amy Gorman, who led the district's middle school and high school choir program for nearly 40 years before her retirement in 2021. The Maumee High School Alumni Choir, which includes more than 50 MHS alumni, are scheduled to perform Christmas carols at the following upcoming holiday events: - Saturday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Toledo Zoo, caroling through the grounds - Sunday, Nov. 30 beginning at 5 p.m.: Maumee Holiday Parade,…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago (475+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio " HOPE Toledo, the nonprofit that works to provide education from birth to career, is no longer funding tuition for both college and pre-K students, according to leaders with the organization. CEO and president of HOPE Toledo, Rev. John C. Jones, said tuition for current post-secondary students in the HOPE Toledo Promise program will be covered by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation and anonymous donors. Jones said that although pre-K tuition credits have also ended as of the 2025-2026 school year, the primary focus of HOPE Toledo will be advocacy for their pre-K program. "The work of Hope Toledo still remains the work of Hope Toledo," Jones said. "We are not in a position to do that [pay tuition] at this point, and we don't anticipate being able to do it going forward, which is part of the reason why we're…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago (475+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio " HOPE Toledo, the nonprofit that works to provide education from birth to career, is no longer funding tuition for both college and pre-K students, according to leaders with the organization. CEO and president of HOPE Toledo, Rev. John C. Jones, said tuition for current post-secondary students in the HOPE Toledo Promise program will be covered by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation and anonymous donors. Jones said that although pre-K tuition credits have also ended as of the 2025-2026 school year, the primary focus of HOPE Toledo will be advocacy for their pre-K program. "The work of Hope Toledo still remains the work of Hope Toledo," Jones said. "We are not in a position to do that [pay tuition] at this point, and we don't anticipate being able to do it going forward, which is part of the reason why we're…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) FINDLAY, Ohio " A Hancock County VFW post is showing its support for students across six school districts after it donated $30,000 to help strengthen programs in need of support. The districts receiving a piece of the donation are Arcadia, Van Buren, McComb, Liberty-Benton, Riverdale and Findlay. Each district received $5,000 to use toward programs that aren't typically covered by standard school funding or grants. "It's important for us to support patriotic activities within these schools so these young kids understand what a privilege it is to be an American," said Eric Dehn, District 1 VFW commander. Veterans Day events have been celebrated across the nation over the past week. For VFW Post 5645 in Findlay, the holiday sparked their annual Day of Giving. Andrea Barger, coordinator of development for Findlay City Schools, says the money will go toward five underfunded programs across the district,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (247+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio " Toledo Public Schools said it would temporarily suspend the "majority" of its Head Start and Early Childhood Education programs beginning Dec. 1 as a result of the government shutdown." Though the shutdown is"expected to end as soon as Wednesday"following an anticipated House vote, TPS said in a press release it had not received its Dec. 1 federal award notification, causing it to suspend program operations starting on Dec. 1." The school district said this will impact more than 1,000 students enrolled in TPS-sponsored programs. 124 employees will also be impacted, TPS said." However, Pre-K classes funded through the federal Title I program will not be affected, TPS said." TPS emphasized in its press release why it feels the Head Start programs are important: "The success of Head Start and Early Childhood Education, both locally and nationally, is well documented. These programs…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (453+ words) BOWLING GREEN, Ohio " Veterans, community members and Bowling Green Middle School eighth graders gathered at the Veterans Memorial Plaza of the Wood County Courthouse on Tuesday morning for a Veterans Day ceremony honoring those who have served. The 11 a.m. service featured patriotic music performed by the school's eighth grade choir, the laying of wreaths by students and remarks from Ohio state Rep. Haraz Ghanbari, a veteran and Naval officer commander select. Ghanbari said the event provided an opportunity for veterans of many generations to reflect on the meaning of Veterans Day alongside young people. "One of the things that I always encourage my fellow veterans to do is to share their story," Ghanbari said. "I really think that there's a lot that these veterans can learn from the young folks, and there's a lot that those young folks can learn from…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (348+ words) SYLVANIA, Ohio " After more than a decade of leadership within the district, longtime administrator Tim Zieroff is set to become the next superintendent of Sylvania Schools. During Monday night's board of education meeting, members officially voted yes on a contract appointing Zieroff, who has spent the last nine years as assistant superintendent and 15 years overall with the district. "Being the assistant superintendent those nine years has given me the opportunity to work with our teachers, our support staff and our administrators," Zieroff said. Board President Julie Hoffman said Zieroff's experience and relationships made him a clear choice for the position. "He's an incredible leader," Hoffman said. "He truly has the trust of everyone he works with, he's incredibly collaborative, he builds really strong relationships." Zieroff has served in several roles throughout his career: athletic director, principal, and now soon-to-be superintendent....

2+ week, 5+ day ago (566+ words) It's been 50 years since theEdmund Fitzgeraldsank on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975, claiming the lives of all 29 crew members aboard. The story of the ship and its crew members is one that continues to be shared, even in schools today.Toledo was one of the home ports for the Edmund Fitzgerald, and there were numerous crew members from here who worked on the ship. Although not all schools in the area are teaching about it, students in Jamie Naragon's social science class at Maumee High Schoolare diving deep into one of the Great Lakes' most haunting maritime tragedies as part of a project marking the 50th anniversary of the ship's loss. Naragon, a social science teacher, said the lesson aims to help students understand not just the historic event itself, but also its strong local ties. RELATED: Echoes from the Deep: Remembering…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (380+ words) ADRIAN, Mich. " The Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute in Adrian has been awarded $12 million in state funding to expand its facilities and programs aimed at training the next generation of skilled woodworkers. The woodworking college and trade school currently serves about 24 students in its fine furniture and wood design program. The expansion will fund new classrooms, student housing and other resources to help meet growing workforce demand in Michigan's woodworking and furniture industries. "The impact of this program is pretty great," said student Devin Nafziger. "The fact that you can take some people who have never made anything special and turn them into skilled woodworkers who can craft some of the finest pieces in the world is pretty incredible." Student Peter Densmore said the program has allowed him to find a fulfilling career path. "It's really allowed me to move into…...