What's Happening in Our Schools; and MORE!

April 18, 2022

Your News from Lancaster City Schools...

Superintendent Hale speaks at the State of the Schools

Mr. Hale spoke at the State of the Schools Address on Friday, April 1, hosted by the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce. Local business leaders and elected officials were invited to attend this event that was catered by the Lancaster High School Culinary class. Mr. Hale spoke about the construction of the new high school building, which is to begin in the summer after baseball and softball seasons have wrapped up, estimated to be finished in 2025. Some new features will include an auditorium complete with an orchestra pit, a gymnasium, space for career tech programs, redesigned cafeteria, and a media center. In addition, Mr. Hale spoke about their "Portrait of a Graduate," which aligns students with the district's mission statement and directs them to be the best student. This program is aimed to help students be prepared for the future and function in a variety of situations.

Board of Education member, Amy Eyman, wins 2022 Jane Johnson Women of Vision Award

Congratulations to our Board of Education member, Amy Eyman, who won the 2022 Jane Johnson Women of Vision Award at the Celebrate Women Conference hosted by Ohio University-Lancaster. The Jane Johnsen Women of Vision Award was established in 2013 to honor a member of Ohio University or a Fairfield County community who has made significant contributions to advocacy and awareness of gender issues. In addition to being a board member, Mrs. Eyman is the executive director of the Fairfield County Foundation. She is a passionate advocate for securing resources to assist nonprofit organizations in their efforts to help women. As a result, countless women have been able to finance their education, and many Fairfield County nonprofits have been able to support causes that impact women. Congratulations Amy! We are so proud to have you as a member of the Board and a resident in Fairfield County!

What's Happening in Our Schools...

GORSUCH WEST

Gorsuch West raised $1,247 dollars in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fairfield County Pin Pal Competition! Amazing job, everyone!

TARHE TRAILS

Tarhe Trails kindergarten classes spent the last month hatching chicks in their classroom! The kindergarten teachers also used this as an opportunity to lead a STEM project with students by building pens for peeps.

To see more pictures of the chicks, click here.

MEDILL

Here is a recap of Mrs. Wood's Learning at Medill update! Two weeks ago, the third graders attended a Zoom call with Lee Gyomlai, who spoke about the importance of water and the lack of freshwater worldwide. Mr. Gyomlai spent two years in the Peace Corps and worked closely with the people in his village to give them access to safe water, proper handwashing, and proper sanitation!

MT. PLEASANT

Alley Park brought some feathered friends in to play with the first graders!

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TALLMADGE

Check out Mrs. Walker's April Tallmadge Talk. She discusses state testing, technology tips, and more!

To read her message, click here.

GENERAL SHERMAN

If you have any new or gently used prom dresses, shoes, jewelry, and hair accessories that you are willing to part with, drop them off at one of the locations listed above.

THOMAS EWING

Congratulations to the 3rd nine weeks honor roll students! They were recognized on Friday, April 8, with donuts and a certificate thanks to the Ewing PTO.

Click here to view the names.

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL

Lancaster High School is having their first annual Spring Showcase on Monday, April 25. This is a great opportunity for incoming 9th graders to checkout the Activity Fair and talk with teachers.

For more information, click here.