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Congratulations To All!

Thank you for a successful year and best wishes to our graduates and the entire Bulldog Family School, Bulldog Virtual Academy, and Choices High School. As a Canton City graduate, it was an honor to gather all of our graduates together and celebrate them as a Bulldog Family.

Jeff Talbert, Superintendent

Congratulations Bulldog Nation! We made it through the 2021-2022 school year — a year that proved to be much tougher than we thought it would be back in August when we all thought the pandemic would be in our rearview mirror. The resiliency displayed by our staff, students, families, and community is nothing short of amazing and continues to make me both proud and

humbled to have the opportunity to serve as superintendent. The end of each school year is a time when we look back and admire the fruits of our labor, and despite all of the hurdles we faced, we have a lot to celebrate. Let’s recap a few highlights: On May 24 we held the first All-City Graduation honoring 490 graduating seniors from McKinley High

Collectively our students earned over one million dollars in college scholarships and grants and earned nearly 5,000 college credit hours and 96 associate degrees. This was all done while holding down full/ part-time jobs, participating in multiple extracurricular and co-curricular activities, and having their 10th and 11th grade school years shortened by a pandemic. That resiliency will pay dividends to them going forward. We want to congratulate all of our graduates and wish them the best in their future endeavors.

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A Twenty Year Memorial Day tradition continues Students gain an appreciation for soldiers’ sacrifices By Jeanie Bowling, Principal

On the Tuesday prior to Memorial Day, Canton City Students from the Arts Academy @ Summit continued an important tradition. For the past 20 years, Mrs. Jennifer Pisani and her students have planted flags at the grave sites of our Stark County Veterans interred at North Lawn Cemetery. This year, students from Mrs. Crone’s and Mrs. Pisani’s fifthgrade classes joined veterans and parent volunteers in this honorable event of remembrance. The students learned a great deal

about the various wars veterans served in and how they are so notably represented. “The multitude of military men and women who have passed and are remembered by loved ones and members of the community was evident and inspiring,” said Mrs. Pisani. Afterward, the students joined the veterans for a luncheon at the American Legion Post 44. Their Continued On Page 6 u

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Students pose at the American Legion Hall.

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School Board Members

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STEAMM Light ‘Em Up!........................ 3 STEAMM 6th Grade at Annual STEM Day Event ................................... 3 Crenshaw Young Entrepreneurs.......... 4 Debutante Cotillion............................... 4 All-County Teacher: Allan Brown......... 4 Performing Arts -“Memphis” Musical.... 5 Arts Grant presents “Hair”................... 5 New Principals Approved..................... 6 Summer Learning Takes Off................. 7 First Ladies National Historical Site Gets Sprucing Up.................................. 7 Being Inclusive & Accepting................. 8 Open House Dates................................ 26 School Start Dates................................. 26 Job Training Program Partners with Akron Canton Food Bank............. 28

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Upcoming Board Meetings July 11, 2022: Regular Meeting (6 pm) August 8, 2022: Regular Meeting (6 pm) August 24, 2022: Study Session (5:30 pm) September 12, 2022: Regular Meeting (6 pm) September 28, 2022: Study Session (5:30 pm) October 10, 2022: Regular Meeting (6 pm) Watch meetings live at: http://boelive.ccstv11.com/ Regular Meetings: 6:00pm Study Sessions: 5:30pm At: Timken Career Campus (unless specified) 521 Tuscarawas St., W. Canton, OH 44702 (Enter through the Fourth Street NW entrance) *All Board of Education Videos are Archived.

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School Beat Early Learning Center Graduation ...... 9 Bonus Days at AIM Academy............... 10 Cedar’s Spring Carnival ....................... 11 Clarendon End of Year Activities ........ 12 Celebrating @ Harter!........................... 12 I Love My Gibbs Family......................... 13 Great Strides for McGregor GOTR...... 13 Graduation 2022!................................... 14 Senior Honors......................................... 16

3rd Grade Lemonade Lesson............... 16 Patrick Scholars and Bicycle Safety..... 17 BVA@Mason Ends Year with Blast....... 17 Youtz Diva Group Offers Empowerment........................................ 18 Dr. Geneva Parker - Educator of the Year............................................... 18 Worley Forms Leadership Team.......... 19 Celebrating National Violence Prevention Week..................................... 19 Early College Middle School @ Lehman Success.................................. 21 Fairmount Connects Families at Family Fun Day..................................... 21 CCSD Students Gain Wit and Wisdom...................................... 22 Compton Learning Center Visits Amusement Park!.................................... 22 Special Education Focused on Communication Skills.............................. 22 Bulldog JROTC Cadets Excel at Summer Camp..................................... 23 Strong finish at BVA and Choices.......... 23 Spring Sports Wrap-Ups Girls Softball........................................... 24 Track & Field........................................... 24 Baseball................................................... 25 Summer Sports Schedules Golf, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Football and Volleyball.................. 24 - 26

The Bulldog Bulletin is published by City Schools and is distributed free of charge to the district community. Editor: Lisa Reicosky, Coordinator of Communications and Media Relations Canton City Schools, 305 McKinley Ave. NW, Canton, Ohio 44702 Questions and comments can be emailed to Reicosky_l@ccsdistrict.org. Federal Law prohibits this paper from carrying ads containing offers of insurance policies, credit cards, and travel promotions. The Canton City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to reject any press release or advertisement based on content. The Canton City School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age with respect to employment or educational programs and opportunities for students.

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Light ‘em UP! STEAMM Showcase 2022 Project-based learning on display at the STEAMM Academy @ Hartford By Dr. Bernetta Harrell-Snell

On May 18, 2022, the STEAMM Academy @ Hartford held its annual STEAMM Showcase. The event invited students’ families and the community to admire the results of a collaborative effort between computer science and art programs at STEAMM. Art teacher,

Kathy Pugh, and Computer Science teacher, Amanda Gillespie, were awarded a $5000 grant from the Ohio Stem Learning Network (OSLN) and Batelle for a project entitled, “Light ‘em UP.” The “Light ‘em UP” project had students create electronically mov-

ing light displays and a fashion show in which models wore clothing that was technology-inspired or made from repurposed materials. Todd Davis of the Canton Parks and Recreation Department creates displays at Monument Park each holiday season and stepped Caption: Genius Crew member, Meghan Greenhill’s sister models a gown made of shower curtains.

Eighth-grader, Mark Springer, assembles lights and cords to the sculptures with volunteer Rob Lane.

in to teach the kids the particulars of designing a moving light sculpture. Mr. Davis used the students’ designs to weld the frames used for their sculptures. Robert Lane of One Byte at a Time taught STEAMM’s Genius Crew students how to build the electronic “rig” systems used to synchronize and make the lights move. In addition, he helped students complete and troubleshoot the electronic rigs and some of the wearable technology featured in the fashion show.

Moveable Light sculptures

STEAMM 6th Graders Participate in Goodyear’s Annual STEM Day Exploring career opportunities through mentoring, local business visits and games! By Dr. Bernetta Harrell-Snell

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, Gateway to Technology teacher, Madisyn Seaman and Student Success Coach, Lois Allison, escorted 6th graders from the STEAMM Academy @ Hartford to Goodyear’s Annual STEM Career Day in Akron. The event focused on exposing students to careers in STEM, applying their engineering acumen, working as a team, and learning more about the opportunities available to them as STEM-focused students. The high school event focuses on career opportunities in STEM with presentations from professionals in the field, a live Rube Goldberg® competition, a tour of The University of Akron, and professional mentoring. The middle school event focused on engaging students’ interest in STEM degrees, through speaking with professionals in various STEM fields from many local businesses and universities, handson activities, and an information fair. “Our STEAMM Academy students met with businesses and colleges around Akron and talked with them about their STEM, STEAM, and

STEAMM programs and what it takes to secure a job at their companies,” said Coach Seaman. Although the students participated in multiple hands-on activities, the more popular ones were the paper

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airplane Skee-Ball and the Goodyear Escape Room. The group was lucky enough to catch up with guest speaker, Betsy Kling, the Lead Meteorologist from Channel 3 News!

6th-grade GTT teacher Madisyn Seaman, Success Coach Lois Allison, Channel 3 News Lead Meteorologist Betsy Kling with Zaydence Gearheart and Tres’Von Allen. Photo: Betsy Kling

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Crenshaw’s Young Entrepreneurs Look to the Future Students present business ideas to judges and audience By Jolinda Seiple

Crenshaw students had the opportunity to become entrepreneurs by participating in a program developed by the Stark County Minority Business Association. The Young Entrepreneur Program (YEP) was created to introduce students to various local businesses and help them turn their bright ideas into future professions. Students met for five sessions and participated in weekly modules, games, and activities that led them towards creating a business idea. Each week, different entrepreneurs and business leaders from the area worked with students and coached them on how to turn an idea into a business. Students learned about the importance of a clear vision and mission, how to write a busi-

ness plan, and marketing their product or service. The students worked as teams to create and present their business idea to a panel of judges for the YEP Pitch Challenge held at Malone University. Students presented their “pitch” and fielded questions from the audience. Each team did a fantastic job and the winner was the team called “I-Repair”. The students on that team were Julian Brown, Gabrielle Waggoner, and Cameron Rivers. The other teams were team “Sensational Sensations” with members Reygan Padgett, Christian Martinez, and Aniyah Bailey-Gooden. Our third team was “Haily’s Helpers” including team members Brody Gentol, Elizabeth Collier, and Ha-

CCSD to be WellRepresented at Debutante Cotillion

Pictured above: Amelia Boles, Kiya Moore, Teylar Bradley, Sanyi Boston, Celebrity Brown, Kristyna Brunner, and Dedra Robbins. (Not pictured: Taylor Wartley) The program culminates with a Cotillion Ball on September 18th, 2022, at the Downtown Doubletree.

The Leila Green Alliance of Black School Educators is excited to host the return of the Debutante Cotillion Program to Stark County in 2022-2023. The very first Cotillion Debutante Ball was held in 1971at the Onesto Hotel. The last Cotillion Program was held in Stark County in 2010.

To participate, the young women must complete several leadership courses, etiquette classes, dance, and community service projects. The Canton City Schools representatives participated in a Habitat for Humanity Project recently.

McKinley YEP program participants

ley Albritain. The fourth team in the competition was “Limitless Transportation” consisting of team members Amena Juma, Ka’Masje Bennett, and Olga Sauceda. We

Meet the CCSD All-County Teacher: Allan Brown By Lisa Reicosky

Allan Brown was born in New Jersey but grew up in Stark County. He attended Perry Local Schools and is a Perry High School graduate. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Walsh University and his master’s degree at Western Governors University. He and his wife of seven years have a 1 1/2-year-old son and an 8-year-old beabull. They reside in Canton Township. Q: Why did you want to be a teacher? When I was in middle school I watched the movie “The Ron Clark Story”. An hour and half inspirational movie depicting the influence a teacher had in Harlem inner-city schools. After watching, I couldn’t help but feel motivated to make the same difference he had in the film - building confidence in students to reach a potential they didn’t even know they had. Since then I have been driven to teach and work in the field of education. Q: What do you love about your job? I love working with our students and providing them opportunities to explore and learn. I love my

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are very proud of all of our young entrepreneurs and look forward to seeing their business ideas become part of our local community!

colleagues, who through days of chaos, make it seem all so normal. Every day is an adventure here and I enjoy all of it. Q: What would the students be surprised to find out about you? Just because I wear “cowboy” boots doesn’t mean I ride (or have ridden) horses. They’re also usually surprised to hear that I did not enjoy school as much as I do now. Q: What are your summer plans? I will be teaching summer school at McKinley through July. Additionally, my family and I will head to Folly Beach for a week and Hocking Hills for a long weekend.

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Student Performers Shine in Musical “Memphis” By Lisa Reicosky, Communications Coordinator

This spring, the McKinley Performing Arts Department presented, “Memphis: The Musical.”

Broadway actors from the touring cast of Memphis- Bill Parry and Bryan Fenkhart.

This 2010 Tony Award-winning show follows the protagonist, Huey Calhoun, as he explores his passion for the music of his soul and finds himself at an underground black Rock and Roll bar in 1950s Memphis. The show is loosely based on real-life Memphis disc jockey, Dewey Phillips and Felicia Farrell as they embark on a journey of love and music while facing prejudice.

The actors talked about the show and their professional careers. Bill Parry, is actually a graduate of Lincoln High School!

The performances were the culmination of a year-long preparation, which included meeting with

They also worked with professional dialect coach Jill Massie, to perfect their Memphis accents. And as a true CTE collaboration, McKinley CTE Construction Technology students built the DJ Booth for the production and our music educators served as the on-stage band.

Arts Grant Wraps up at McKinley

Highlight of the year was a performance of “Hair” that was presented to the public for free! By Kristy McNally

A huge thank you to our guest artist Andrea Belser for spending a year with our performing arts students at McKinley Senior High School. Through her year in residency (via an Ohio Arts Council grant) we were able to expose 250 students, staff, and community members to the elements of musical theatre; acting, dancing, and singing during our spring performance: Hair, A Groovy Review of the Age of Aquarius. In addition to championing the free public performance, she was in the classroom with students twice a week during the entire school year supporting our arts staff at the high school and helping to provide students with a well-rounded arts education. As we anticipate receiving the grant again, we look forward to working with her next school year at Crenshaw Middle School! Andrea Belser

McKinley students perform in “Hair.”

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New Principals Approved for 2022-23 School Year By Lisa Reicosky, Communications Coordinator

The Board of Education approved new principals and assistant principals for the 2022-23 school year. Veteran CCS teacher and current Dean of Students in Akron Public Schools Jennifer Stokoe will return to the district as principal of Worley Elementary School. Stokoe taught at several CCS buildings, most recently Clarendon, before taking her first leadership role in Akron. A resident of Canton, Stokoe said she is very happy to be coming home. “My husband and son are McKinley grads. I have a junior at Early College. I’m very excited to be a Bulldog again,” she said. Patrick Assistant Principal Jenae Stephens will step into the principal

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role at Clarendon. Stephens previously worked as a teacher/intervention specialist in CCSD for five years before becoming an assistant principal at Crenshaw, where she served for two years, followed by a year at Patrick. She said she has worked with some fantastic leaders and believes she is well prepared for her new position. “I am excited to meet the students and the Clarendon community,” she said, adding, “I’m looking forward to building community. I will start by hearing the voices of all the stakeholders within the building. Gary Trbovich Jr. will return to CCS from Alliance City Schools where he was an assistant principal at Alliance Middle School. He will be an

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stage. We had singers, dancers, and actors display their talents in the very ambitious musical, “Memphis,” followed very quickly by, “Hair.”

host, Ray Dover, a Marine Corps veteran stated: “Thanks so much for bringing your students. It was so nice to see the energy your group has. People don’t realize that it’s not easy for many veterans in their 60’s, 70’s and 80’s to manage the planting of so many flags.”

Our instrumental musicians performed in parades, band shows, and sporting events, and even hosted our first-ever Steel Drum Festival. We have community partnerships like no other school district around, with caring leaders and volunteers that want nothing other than to see our students succeed.

Veteran teacher and current AIM Academy Assistant Principal Kara Rankin will take over as principal at AIM in the fall following the retirement of Annie Arvidson. Finally, another veteran teacher, Kim Springer was named an assistant principal at Crenshaw Middle School. She is currently a Technology Resource Teacher at the AIM Academy @ Belden. Superintendent Jeff Talbert said these new leaders come to the table with a mindset that fits the vision and mission of the Canton City Schools.

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Ray’s Marine attitude led the day! “We were happy and honored to be in the presence of those who served our nation,” Mrs. Pisani added.

Finally, thank you, and best wishes to our retirees. You will be missed and your service to our students is most appreciated. To both the Class of 2022 and our retirees, please remember this: You are Bulldogs first and we will always have your back. Because once a bulldog, always a bulldog. Enjoy your summer! Teacher Jennifer Pisani pauses with students to read the headstone of a veteran.

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Deputy Superintendent Mallory Floyd, who took part in the selection process said the district was fortunate to have strong candidates that rose to the top of the two-part interview process. “We are pleased to have grown the next principal at Clarendon Elementary, Jenae Stephens, from our own ranks and we are happy to welcome Jen Stokoe back home to Canton City Schools as the principal at Worley Elementary,” she said.

Kim Springer

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And we have the best staff, hands down. Thank you to all the teachers, support staff, and administrators who gave your all this year as you do every year.

regarding leadership and high expectations closely align with ours,” Talbert said. “I am greatly looking forward to seeing what they bring to our buildings.

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assistant principal at Early College Middle School.

Teacher Jennifer Crone walks through North Lawn Cemetery.

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Summer Learning in CCSD takes off! Enrichment opportunities offered at Camp Discovery By Charla Malone and Dana Reinhard, Coordinators

Camp Discovery at the elementary schools has gotten off to a great start! Our students at Cedar Elementary (grades K-3) and Arts Academy (grades 4-6) are learning more and more each day! We start each day with our academic program, which has Reading, Phonics, Math and Social-Emotional Learning for all of our students. They have access to authentic texts and hands-on learning materials while they learn. During the afternoon, we have robust enrichment programming both from our awesome community partners and our amazing school staff.

your work with our middle schoolers all summer long! Our high school students are participating in a work-study program with community partners, EnRich-Ment and MentorStark. Students gave their summer learning pitches while enjoying the outside summer weather. Thanks to Betty Smith, Viola Fisher, and Laurie Moline in providing materials and content for our students to feel successful in public speaking!

Mad Science, Glazed and Amused, roller skating, Guys with Ties, Girls with Pearls, swimming at the Natatorium, and activities at the YMCA are just some of the fun!! We will finish up at both sites with an exciting week of field trips, field days, and other fun activities. Our middle school summer learners had a chance to take a field trip to downtown Canton businesses with our community partner, TomTod Ideas. The students saw how businesses operate and talked with employers one-on-one. Thanks to Joel Harris and Patrick Gerber for

CCSD high school students are working hard through our work study program at businesses throughout Canton.

The 4th-6th grade students at Arts Academy are receiving great classroom instruction while integrating technology into their learning.

Roller skating is a big hit for students at all of our elementary and middle school Camp Discovery locations!

Students Volunteer at First Ladies National Historic Site By Suzanne Harding

This Spring, students in the McKinley and Early College Interact Clubs met after school to clean up the flower beds at the First Ladies National Historic Site. The Interact students pulled weeds, removed dead growth, trimmed and pruned many plants, and were able to cut the tulips and take them home! “For me personally it was a very good learning experience, it felt great to clean up and do yard work while doing community service,” says Aniyah Nelson, a Freshman Interact member at McKinley. We are extremely proud of these students working hard in their community. We are also grateful for this outdoor service project experience to end the school year!

Mariah McClain and Aniyah Nelson Over 30 Interact students showed up to help clean up!

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How we can be inclusive and accepting A message sponsored by Child and Adolescent Services By Joseph Fisher, LPC, School-based therapist

June was Pride Month. For many students, having a trusted adult may make all the difference between acceptance by their family and community or facing struggles. A trusted adult is a parent, teacher, or coach. When adults function in a heteronormative society, it is difficult for individuals to want to express their sexual orientation for fear of rejection from loved ones. For this reason, it is important to normalize that there are many different types

of relationships. By doing so, we increase a student/child’s comfort in talking to trusted adults about their sexual orientation!

can ask “Is there someone you are interested in/have a crush on?” rather than asking if they have a boyfriend/girlfriend.

One way adults can be inclusive is to make small shifts in the types of language when discussing relationships. For example:

Adults can be inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community by talking positively about members of the community they have read about or seen in television/movies. Individuals can display signs/symbols that show support. This can help make children feel more comfortable in coming out to you. “Coming out” means someone has made the decision to share their sexual orientation/gender identity with you.

Instead of saying boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife, we can say partner/spouse/significant other. If a parent is curious whether a child has a significant other, they

The most important thing to keep in mind is that the person who came out to you is still the same person and embodies everything that you love about them. Continue to be open to having conversations with them. It is also crucial to go into conversations with your loved one/student with an open mind and ears to give them opportunities to share their thoughts and feelings.

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When a child shares information regarding their sexual orientation, which is oftentimes a surprise to loved ones, it is important for parents/trusted adults to be an ally. What does that mean? First, there is no one correct way to react to your loved one coming out to you. If you are unsure of what to say in that moment, say “thank you for sharing with me.” Learning about your child’s gender/sexual orientation can be confusing or uncomfortable for you, and these are valid and normal reactions to have! You are not alone, and despite your discomfort, your child needs your support. A few examples of being an ally - support LGBTQ+ causes, listening to the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals, standing against the discrimination of LGBTQ+ people and by challenging your own biases and prejudices as well as those of others about the LGBTQ+ community. The power of love can change lives!

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Graduation Fun at Early Learning Center @ Schreiber Register your child today for a year of education preparation! By Linea Olbon, Director, Early Childhood Education

And that’s a wrap! Preschool students recently ended the school year with an educational visit to the Akron Zoo, graciously funded by PNC Foundation. Funding included transportation, admission, and lunch. Filling 13 buses, over 600 students and parents attended the zoo as a preschool family! We saw many animals and made several connections between what we learned throughout the year from our Akron Zoo classroom visits to those animals we saw in person. It’s been a busy end to the year as students also graduated preschool in preparation for their transition to Kindergarten in the fall. Over 250 students were celebrated, and approximately 600 parents/family members were in attendance. Since the brain develops most during the preschool years, we “emphasize” preschool graduation as a way to begin a child’s education, as well as end it. It is critically important for students to understand and appreciate the value of a high-quality education, and it begins in these early years. It is our hope that every child graduates high school in the future as they acquire a worldview of life’s possibilities and the confidence to pursue their dreams using the knowledge and skills learned in the Canton City School District.

We are still enrolling students in preschool for the 2022-23 school year. We offer half and full-day programming that includes the following: • Affordable programming (in most cases, it is free, with the max being $1.50 per day) • Degreed teachers and amazing Education Assistants in every classroom • Transportation (if over a onemile radius from the Center) • Breakfast and Lunch • Implementation of the Ohio Early Learning Standards • Exposure to the Arts (visual, dance, drama, and music) • Mental Health Services • AND MORE!! Feel free to contact our Early Childhood Office at 330-580-3033 to receive further registration information and learn how you can receive a registration packet. You may also email olbon_l@ccsdistrict.org to have one emailed to you (you will need to print out the packet to complete it). Our program fills up quickly and is based on first come first serve. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Bonus Days Are Back In Full Swing @ AIM Academy Fun activities highlight intercession days By Annie Arvidson, Principal

As we close the year at AIM Academy we are thrilled to say that we were able to provide the full Balanced Calendar Experience complete with 20 extra days of optional learning. Our students and teachers were excited to add extra learning and fun for two weeks during the Fall Break and two weeks during Spring Break. Canton City’s Federal Programs even encouraged and funded the return of field trips to the Spring Break Bulldog Bonus Days. Thank you, Federal Programs!

for our students to learn beyond the traditional calendar with the launching of AIM Academy. By creating a calendar with nine weeks of learning followed by shorter breaks throughout the school year a continuous learning cycle is achieved. Breaks are three weeks each except for the summer break which is five weeks. With this calendar, AIM students are able to fend off the summer slide and enjoy a year-round school experience filled with new learning and less time reteaching forgotten skills.

Some readers may be wondering what the Balanced Calendar and Bulldog Bonus Days are so we’ll share the philosophy behind the reimagined calendar.

Bulldog Bonus Days are embedded during the Fall and Spring breaks which include two weeks of optional attendance for all students. Students are offered academic support in the morning and enrichment activities in the afternoon. The fun and learning are nonstop for all who attend.

Research shows that students lose two to three months of learning over the summer break. However, a reimagined calendar with strategically placed “Bonus Days” can not only prevent the slide but grow our students as learners and beyond. Our district has held true to its mission of inspiring confident, creative, and open-minded learners by working tirelessly to create opportunities

If this opportunity is something you would like to have for your CCSD child, please contact AIM Academy at 330-453-6902 or our secretary at woolf_j@ccsdistrict.org. We have limited spots available for the 2022-2023 school year and would love to serve your student.

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Cedar’s Spring Carnival: Reading is a Thrill! Students head home for summer with books to combat the summer slide By Melissa Leininger, Assistant Principal

On Thursday, May 12, over 400 Cedar family members attended our first Spring Family Literacy Carnival, kicking off our summer reading initiative. Cedar’s community partners shared a wealth of resources available for families. Maureen Austin and Traci Skipper of Community Building Partnership of Stark County shared resources such as financial literacy resources and the StarkFresh Mobile Market schedule. The Stark County Library shared their summer reading programs. Representatives from the Total Living Center shared community resources; such their monthly grocery distribution, laundry services, beauty salon, and healing services. Levels Barber College also provided free summer haircuts for students.

Our Cedar carnival featured carnival games, face painting, and a photo booth. Cedar staff made homemade popcorn and cotton candy and every student received a bag of books to read over the summer to prevent the summer slide! Have you heard of the “summer slide”? The summer slide is a decline in academic skills that can occur over the summer months when school isn’t in session. Although the summer slide may not affect every student, research has shown that about 20 percent of what students learn in school can be lost when not practiced. Additionally, younger children are prone to the most learning loss because they are at a crucial stage in their academic development.

The Baker Family (left to right) Kiersten, Karslyen, Klayten, Kieghlyen.

So what can you do to avoid the Summer Slide? Keep learning all summer long by providing learning opportunities to help keep your kids’ academic skills sharp. • Have your child read at least 20 minutes every day. • The amount of time children spend reading outside of school is linked to gains in reading achievement. • Read aloud with your child daily. • Chapter books at bedtime are a great way to build vocabulary and comprehension while bonding with your little one. • Check out the FREE amazing summer learning opportunities at Stark County Library.

• Children who listen to audio books learn to understand language and new vocabulary above their reading level while fluent reading is being modeled. • Spend time cooking, cleaning, playing outside, board games, and talking together throughout your week. • Research states that parents have considerable influence over their child’s language and brain development by simply engaging them in conversations.

• Check out the “VisitCanton. • Studies show that children com” website or on Facewho are read to in the home book for free family events and who use the library perall Summer long. form better in school and • Shared experiences are are more likely to continue to critical in a child’s learning use the library as a source of and development. Research lifetime learning. shows that shared experi• Listen to free audiobooks ences positively influence in the car or download our emotional well-being “Epic!” for access to free and connectedness while digital books. increasing one’s self-esteem.

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End of Year Engagement Activities @ Clarendon Students, parents and staff kick off summer with a busy celebration! By Nicole Herberghs, Principal

Clarendon Intermediate School ended the year by showcasing talent, soaking up some sunshine, and participating in some muchearned team time! We started the end-of-the-year events with our first-ever Clarendon Intermediate Choir concert! The students and staff were thrilled to fill the gym for the first time in years! Our concert celebrated Black History and students also had a chance to showcase their individual talents. Some students showed off their beautiful voices, while others played piano or violin. Clarendon Intermediate also welcomed back a fun literacy and family engagement event that has been put on hold for the last few years. On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, families were invited to “Lunch on the Lawn” where we had a pizza picnic on the front lawn of the school. The staff, students, and families enjoyed giant Jenga, a photo booth, and bookmark coloring. The students and their families

were encouraged to pick up a book for parent engagement over the summer. The Stark County Library stopped by to say hello, brought some goodies, and explained the options that the community has available to them over the summer! Families were also encouraged to take as many books as they wanted from the free book table. Overall everyone seemed to enjoy the opportunity to meet, relax and fully enjoy being a part of the Clarendon Family. To round out our endof-year events, the entire Lunch on the Lawn Clarendon Family particlong. We also enjoyed ipated in a school-wide Field Day having Tropicalsno 2.0 complete with parent volunteers! with refreshing sno There were several different stacones on a hot day! tions of fun games and activities for the students to participate in all day

Harter End of the Year Celebration A dance party and inflatables wind up the school year! By Kathy Wise, Principal

Harter students focus on learning and fun all year long! However, on the last day, students had the opportunity to come together for extra special fun as we celebrated the end of a school year and created some wonderful memories as a HARTER BULLDOG FAMILY. Groups of stu-

dents rotated through a DANCE PARTY where staff and students had dance-offs, showed off their best moves, and danced to the rhythms of some fun music! Students had a chance to tap into their competitive side as they moved from game to game in our

own version of “Game-Time” with things like Frisbee Golf, cornhole, and bowling, to name a few! The highlight of our Fun-Filled Field Day was the INFLATABLE area. The gym overflowed with an Inflatable Obstacle Course and an Inflatable Slide. We sent

students off to summer with one last Harter memory of the 21-22 school year and with a smile on our hearts, celebrating the finale of an amazing year. It was a day that filled the halls with smiles, giggles, and shouts of joy that built a sense of community amongst our nearly 400 BULLDOGS!

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I Love My Gibbs Family!

A family environment throughout the year males the difference! By: Rachel Grater (Gibbs counselor)

The Gibbs PBIS Committee (with the help of all staff) planned a school-wide carnival for our students to enjoy for the last week of school. Although most of the Gibbs staff have participated in carnivals in the past, this year was a little bit different. We decided to take this opportunity to celebrate ALL of our students and to emphasize the importance of being a Gibbs family. All students and staff received a t-shirt with the words “I Love My Gibbs Family.” Students and staff could be seen enjoying activities such as bouncy houses, face painting, giant Jenga, hula hoop activities, Kona Ice, dancing, and music. More importantly, students could be heard saying some of the

following things: “I DO love my Gibbs Family,” “This was the best day ever,”, “We are so lucky,” “I can’t believe we have TWO bouncy houses,” “I am going to wear this shirt every day,” and “You guys love us!” This last quote from a student was the goal of this carnival and this is what we plan to do moving forward in our building. Our mission is to make sure that each student and staff member knows and feels like they are part of a loving family. We want all Gibbs students to know that it is okay to make mistakes and that we are here to help them learn and grow, and that no matter what, we love them.

Face painting with Esha North at the Gibbs carnival.

Marley and Cali Connor sport their Gibbs T-shirts Scooter races with teacher Carrie Lambert

Great strides for McGregor GOTR Team By Angela Seders, Principal

The Girls on the Run team from McGregor had an amazing season. Practices were held twice per week where the girls completed lessons and activities on topics such as friendship, empathy, support, and joy. The team also set individual lap goals and would work towards reaching them at each practice. There were many additional highlights from this season as well. First, the girls worked to-

gether to make dog toys for a local animal shelter, Second Chance. They also took part in a 5k practice in preparation for race day. This practice included their very own balloon arch to run through! This team also came up with their very own cheer that included characteristics of what it means to be a GOTR girl. We are so proud of you all! Way to go girls!

McGregor’s Girls on the Run team and Running Buddies

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CCSD Graduates 490 in the Class of 2022! By Jonas Wertin, McKinley Campus Principal

On May 17th, the class of 2022 marched into Tom Benson stadium where they were met with the cheers of over 5000 proud Canton residents. During the ceremony, the administration introduced all 490 high school students to the Board of Education to receive their diplomas. The class of 2022 boasted 25 honors students,14 summa cum laude ( GPA of 4.3 or above), 23 magna cum laude (GPA of 3.9-4.29), 30 cum laude (GPA of 3.5-3.89), and 52 National Honor Society students. Along with the host of awards given out during our senior awards ceremony a couple of days before, our graduating class received over 4500 college credits, 96 associate degrees, 1000 industry-recognized credentials, and over 1.3 million dollars worth of grants and scholarships. As students walked across the stage, they proudly wore stoles signifying their participation in JROTC, NHS, specific CTE courses, Early College, Choices, and Bulldog Virtual Academy. Watch the ceremony on-demand at www.ccstv11.com.

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Photography by Heather Hutmacher, McKinley Commercial Photography Teacher

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Celebrating Senior Honors McKinley High School students were recognized for their outstanding achievements at a ceremony in May. We are proud to announce our students who achieved Summa Cum Laude honors for earning a 4.3-grade point average or higher, along with Miss McKinleyite, Brielle Chavers, and Mr. McKinleyite, Stefan Monahan.

Vesper Berrie

Sierra Blemler

Mary Bliese

Brielle Chavers Miss McKinleyite

Kenzie Duffie

Teagan Fuller

Tyler Hunt

Kristopher Gibson

Matthew Kokensparger

McKinzie Lovaty

Malakee McGuier

Stefan Monahan Mr. McKinleyite

Creed Patterson

Amir Stokes

Soren Stover

Anthony Yoho

A 3rd-Grade Social Studies Lesson Comes to Life with a Lemonade Stand! Students donate proceeds to Habitat for Humanity By Amy Konigsberger, Principal

Belle Stone students in Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Ohman’s classes were studying economics; learning about business, profits, and startup costs. These were abstract terms until they began talking about starting a business of their own. The classes discussed their customer base to determine a product. They looked ahead and decided that Field Day would give them a great opportunity to set up a lemonade stand. Checking the weather and scoping out the playground, they found a perfect location outside with a backup plan inside, as the day had a 67 percent chance of rain. Teams of students researched the cost of materials to determine their budget. As dollar signs started flashing before their eyes, they discussed what they could do with the profit. They began investigating charities and landed on one that has an impact right here in our community: Habitat for Humanity.

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Students decided that raising a $300 donation was a challenging yet attainable goal. The kids were so excited to start their business and raise money! They began advertising and some students made posters. Some wrote and recorded commercials, while others sent emails and shared word of mouth. The hallways and cafeteria buzzed with comments like, “Miss Paula, you’re coming to our lemonade stand next Thursday, aren’t you? See you there!” Well, Miss Paula was there, as were so many other guests! Representatives from Habitat for Humanity came with a prize wheel for customers to spin and win. Our Bulldog Pup Mascot came to cheer on these young entrepreneurs. Near dismissal time, the lemonade stand was moved out front where it attracted Crossing Guards Corey Porter and Kathleen Burt, as well as bus drivers, parents, and neighbors. Students learned not only about economics, they learned valuable lessons about giving back and generosity. One father handed the student cashier a twenty-dollar

bill for one cup of lemonade. When she started reaching for his change, he said, “Just put it in the donation jar.” The look on her face was as priceless as the lesson he imparted. At the end of the day, the students surpassed their goal and raised well over $400 for our local Habitat for Humanity. Stone kids enjoy

The spokesperlemonade stand. son said “Way to go, Belle Stone! You made a BIG difference for people who need a good place to call ‘home,’ and we are so thankful!” Stephanie Stewart partners with Habitat for Humanity to create a valuable learning experience for third graders.

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Community Partners Come Together for Patrick Scholars

The event taught bicycle safety and finished up with free bikes and helmets for all participants! By Nicole Bush, Principal

The Stark County Bicycle Club, Buckeye Health and Centene Corp., and Sherrick Road Church of God partnered to deliver a bike safety program course to Patrick’s fourth-graders. The course took place over multiple weeks and included teaching students hand signals and following the rules of the road while riding a bike. Students were also given a properly fitted helmet. After completing the course, every fourth grader received a bike and helmet. We appreciate Dick’s Sporting Goods for donating the bikes to our students. Thank you for allowing our scholars an opportunity to learn to be safe while riding their bikes.

BVA Ends the School Year with a “Blast” A bounce-house, bingo, face painting and more added to the celebration! By Nikki Cebula, Principal

The students and families of the Bulldog Virtual Academy @ Mason K-8 (BVA) really ended the year with a BLAST! Over 350 Canton City Family members came together for an end-of-the-year celebration. Families played BINGO and cornhole and enjoyed grilled hot dogs while students were also able to play in the bouncy house, toss water balloons, and participate in parachute games. As expected, students really enjoyed the face painting station! The BVA Parent Booster Club joined in the fun and provided a Flamingo Ringtoss while getting the word out that BVA Parents support each other! Even the police department

got involved and opened up a police cruiser for kids and families to check out the sirens. All of this was to a background of music and laughter. Once again, BVA families showed that we are all about community and kindness. Our school may be a virtual one, but our relationships are top-notch! Parents, students, and teachers have to work in tandem in order to make the magic happen- and the magic does happen! BVA families enjoyed appliques for T-shirts that say “BVA squad,” because at BVA, we have #squadgoals. If you are interested in being a part of our BVA Family, call and learn

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more about us at 330-588-2156. You will find a culture of caring and compassion, with high levels of expectations for students and staff.

Kobi shows off her face paint Mrs. Springer and Dakoda enjoy a funny moment together.

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Youtz DIVA Leadership Group Offers Empowerment This year, under the guidance of Dr. Geneva Parker, fifth-grade girls had the opportunity to participate in the DIVA Girls Leadership Program. Parker started this program in 2006 as an elementary counselor in the CCSD school district. She saw the need for girls to be empowered, to have a voice, and to have the self-confidence to take on leadership roles in the school and community. She began by building leadership skills as a foundation to cultivate the girls self - esteem, self-body image, academic achievement, and career and college readiness. The DIVA leadership groups have ranged from the 2nd through the 8th grade at various schools around the district. Over the past 16 years, the DIVA Girls leadership program has collaborated with many community organizations and local agencies along with the CCSD principals and staff. The D.I.V.A. Mission is to empower young ladies in their quest for suc-

cess and to teach them how to be prepared for and take advantage of life’s opportunities. Core Areas : • Integrity • High Academic Achievement • High Self- esteem & Resiliency • Positive Self Body Image • Career & Goals • Good Etiquette • Social and emotional accountability This year’s group went on a daylong field experience at Walsh University in May. Tiffany Kinnard Payton, Dean of Students at Walsh, along with Carrilyn Long, Director of Multicultural Affairs, facilitated discussions and engaging activities for the young ladies. They explored careers and outlined the importance of being career and college ready. They also discussed scholarships (academic, sports, art, music, drama, etc.) as a viable way to earn opportunities to achieve their dreams.

Dr. Geneva Parker is the East Central Ohio Education Association’s Educator of the Year! This award is given to an educator who has contributed many years of service to ECOEA and the education profession, as well as service to other professional education associations, the community, and the district. Dr. Parker has been an educator with CCSD for 33 years, both as a teacher and counselor. She has worked on numerous committees for the district including the Timken Regional Campus Restructuring, Beyond Excellence District Steering Committee, Cultural Relevant Pedagogy, Reading and Writing Curriculum Committees, District Leadership Team, District Diversity Committee, District Crisis Team, Building Leadership Team, WHBC Teacher of the Year selection committee, Labour Relations Committee, Stark County Service Center Ohio Reads Coordinator. She has Co-Chaired and has been a member of the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) since 2006. She is a graduate of the 24th Class of Leadership Stark County and currently serves on the following boards: Ohio Education Association, East Central Ohio Education Association, Canton Professional Educators’ Association, Lelia Green

Alliance of Black School Educators, United Apostolic Assemblies Inc., and the Emmanuel Tabernacle Family Worship Center. In April of 2012, Dr. Geneva Parker was elected as the first African American President of the Canton Professional Educators’ Association where she represented all certified teaching staff of Canton City Schools District. During her tenure as president, she served on the Ohio 8 Coalition of Urban Schools and the Ohio 8 Minority Educator Recruitment committee which she initiated. Dr. Parker also has been a National Education Association delegate for over 10 years.

Clothing Assistance Available For Students K-12 Sponsored By “Canton Ex-Newsboys Association”

The D.I.V.A. Group on the steps at Walsh University Row 1: ZaNyah Harris, Dean Payton, Elizabeth Hermanowski, Dr. Parker Row 2: Tiara Carter, Erica Hermanoski, Evie Totten, Jaycee Twyman, Row 3: Trinity Gardner, JaRiah Townsley, Alicia Guit Toj, Joelle Winafield Row 4: Juliana Pelico, Elisa Avarado, Santa Pastor, Mirza Ajanel Row 5: Talaisha Clay, Summer Rohrer, Kamarah Mullins, Rakyah Dale, Siara Gibson

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Since 1960, the Canton Ex-Newsboys Association has provided clothing for school children K-12, serving 60,907 students to date at a total cost of $4,928,053. Items provided, while supplies last, include coats, boots, shirts, pants and shoes. Uniforms provided if available. On the first day of school, 2022-23 season, applications will again be available through the school community liaison only. Please do not call the Newsboys office for applications. Once the required information is provided and the application approved, a voucher will be given to parents/guardians to take their children to J.C. Penney to purchase clothing specifically approved by the Canton Ex-Newsboys. The program runs until October 28. The availability of clothing will depend on how soon you apply. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact each child’s school for additional information and/or an application.

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Worley Elementary Forms its First Student Leadership Team By Julie Addessi, Assistant Principal

As Worley Elementary School became a K-6 school building, it has provided opportunities for many of our students to experience leadership roles. The first Worley Elementary Student Leadership Team for students in grades 4-6 was formed. This team, led by teachers Jenna Smith and Kellie Addessi, kicked off its mission of serving others in January of the 2021-2022 school

year. Students were selected by their teachers for their outstanding commitment to our Canton City Schools’ Core Values of Excellence, Leadership, and Community. Throughout the second semester, the Leadership Team committed to bi-weekly after-school meetings to discuss the school climate and planned activities to impact the school community positively. They kicked off their work during Worley’s Peace Week and grew their impact through fund-raising, Spirit Days, Teacher Appreciation Week, and our “K for Kindness”

Desmiree Hardeman loads a trunk with our cereal donation

Cereal Drive. The team brings fresh ideas and student perspectives to the overall possibilities of influencing our school and our community. The Leadership Team can easily be spotted in the T-shirts they designed and created. The teachers that support them report that the students just need some help bringing their ideas to life. They come to the table with amazing ideas and are ready to change the world. Kellie Addessi said, “Students know that helping and being kind to others fills buckets and our job is to teach children to be tolerant of others and accept and celebrate differences.”

The Leadership Team spread that message throughout the school community. Advisor Jenna Smith, added, “When we are KIND, we inspire others to BE KIND, it creates a RIPPLE EFFECT that spreads outwards.” The team’s Cereal Box Drive collected 170 boxes that were donated to the Grace United Church of Christ Food Bank. Before the donation, the cereal boxes were used to demonstrate the domino effect of kindness. We look forward to growing the team next school year and providing opportunities for our younger students to be a part of more service-learning and in-school student leadership jobs. Our goal is to increase the number of opportunities for students to spread kindness!

Worley Student Leadership Team learns to make T-Shirts on the Cricket

McKinley Recognizes National Youth Violence Prevention Week Students help create awareness with activities and a march against violence The week of April 25th-29th was National Youth Violence Prevention Week. McKinley High School students and staff participated in daily activities to educate, increase awareness, and prevent future youth violence. The daily activities included: student-led announcements on statistics, cross-curricular lessons taught by teachers related to violence and prevention, English and Spanish videos on awareness created by students, a unity chain created by links of commitment to nonviolence by students, cafeteria games during lunch on prevention and awareness, staff and student “post it positive” butterfly mural and lastly, various community agencies that provide support to victims of violence. On the 28th everyone was encouraged to wear peace signs and the color blue to school. At the end of the day, there was a moment of silence followed by a march against violence. Students made

signs and carried them while “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson and “Lean on Me ‘’by Bill Withers were played over the loudspeaker. We would like to thank The Pregnancy and Parenting Center, CommQuest Services, and Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health for taking the time to connect with our staff and students during this informative and enlightening week!

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Celebrations Wrapped Up a Great Year @ Early College Middle School By Troy Russell, Principal

What a great year we had at ECMS. We culminated a fantastic first year here at Early College Middle School by taking time to recognize student success. At ECMS we strive to live and honor the students who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Leadership, and Community.

got to listen to distinguished ECHS alumna Victoria Shephard, as she gave advice to our students. We hosted our 7th-grade awards assembly on May 26th. It was fantastic to see so many students

recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Finally, on May 27th we held our 8thgrade promotion ceremony. To say we are proud is an understatement. To see the growth of all of the students this year was amazing.

I would like to thank the staff, students, and families for all they have done to make this a great year. Please take time to rest and recharge over the summer. We look forward to seeing everyone in August.

The celebrations began with an induction ceremony into Early College High School for 80 of our current 8th graders. This was a wonderful event and it is great to see so many of our ECMS 8th graders attending Early College High School. Next on May 18th, we held our first Academic Honors Banquet. It was great to be able to celebrate the accomplishments and academic achievements of our 7th and 8thgrade students. This celebration honored the hard work and dedication of our students. To be eligible students had to maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 and above all school year. Students and their families were honored by ECMS staff and Families celebrate achievements at ECMS.

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Success for Early College High School @ Lehman Special thanks to Counselor Mrs. Humphrey and College Readiness Advisor Mrs. Dubinsky. Because of their efforts, 100% of our Early College Seniors graduated high school. These students met their Credit and graduation points requirement. These seniors also earned over 4100 college credits and have earned 97 college Associate Degrees. A big congratulations to the class of 2022! Each year for the last 14, Stevens Family has hosted a Senior Dinner for Early College High School. This year Representative Thomas West gave each student a proclamation from the state. This dinner is the highlight of the school year for staff and students because of what the dinner represents — students graduating from The Early College program.

Fairmount Connects Families with Partnerships at Family Fun Day By Meghan Schauer, Principal

Building community is vital to the excellent educational experience that Fairmount Learning Center provides to all of our unique students. We pride ourselves in teaching resiliency and establishing community through partnerships, education and experiences to shape the family unit. At the end of the 2021-2022 school year, Fairmount Learning Center held a Family Fun Day to connect families with community partners and celebrate their students. The dynamic day included giant inflatable bouncy houses and obstacle courses, yard games, face

painting, raffle prizes, Kona Ice Snow Cone Truck and take home goodie bags. Families were able to connect with a large number of community partners; Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Urban League, Access Health of Stark County/ Thrive, Goodwill, YMCA and United Way, Stark County NAMI, HWS Best Health, and Stark County Action Agency. The event was a huge success! We would like to thank all the staff, community partners and families for celebrating the beautiful family we have created at Fairmount Learning Center.

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CCSD Students to Gain Wit and Wisdom! By Gary Kandel, Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation

The Canton City Schools Board of Education recently voted to adopt Wit and Wisdom, by Great Minds for grades K-6. Wit and Wisdom provides a framework for inquiry while building rich layers of knowledge. The curriculum is designed to inspire teachers and students to experience texts and ideas on a deeper level while also focusing on the skills to develop great writers, thinkers, and leaders. The adoption process took place over a 6 month period and included representation from all buildings and departments. In addition to

The curriculum adoption team gives a thumbs up to Wit and Wisdom!

Wit and Wisdom, the 95% Phonics program was adopted and will be implemented next school

year in grades K-6. Teachers and administrators will spend time during the 22/23 school year in

professional development in order to implement the program in the fall of 2023.

Year-End Fun for Compton Learning Center Students visit Fun & Stuff Amusement Park By Jason Oden, Principal

attendance, grades, behavior, and credit recovery completion. The students enjoyed the day riding go-carts, playing video games, and riding rides. Our high school staff chaperoned the event and got a chance to continue building personal relationships with our students. Students also participated in our yearly end-of-the-year cookout.This year with all the challenges that we faced it was nice to sit back and reflect on the students’ successes. A yearly tradition at Passages/Connections is having a field trip and cookout to celebrate the end of the school year.

This year, our high school students enjoyed a day of fun at Fun and Stuff in Macedonia. Students earned the privilege based on their

Students at Passages earned over 60 full makeup credits this year which allowed them to get closer to their dreams of graduating high school. Teachers were able

to spend quality time with the students who will be returning to their home schools next year. Students played cards and softball with the staff and the weather was beautiful for the day. Our goal for next year is to add more out-of-school activities for our students to expose them to different life experiences. We believe that exposing students to different life experiences will help them achieve success in their future goals. This year was a challenging year for both our staff and students. The hard work that both the students and staff put in this year deserved to be celebrated.

Our Special Education Team is Focused on Communication Skills By Chastity Trumpower, Student Services Director

The Ohio Department of Education describes the role of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) as professionals who work to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children. Speech-Language Pathologists are also able to provide consultative services and work collaboratively with professionals in the educational setting to identify needed supports and services for the whole child. In order to become a Speech-Language Pathologist, one must have at least a master’s degree, pass a national exam and complete their first year of practice under the supervision of a certified

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clinician. An Educational Audiologist focuses on delivering specific hearing services to children. An audiologist uses specialized assessments and equipment to diagnose, manage and treat hearing/balance problems. An audiologist provides expertise in assisting children with listening, learning, and communication in an educational environment, including ensuring that hearing devices are in working order. We are very fortunate to have an entire department focused on the communication needs of students in our district! We have several dedicated and talented Speech-Language Pathologists and our very own Audiologist serv-

ing students ages 3 - 21 with disabilities across our district. Together, our Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologist serve hundreds of students each week!

Pictured left to right: Amy Stuck, Kristen Culp, Katrina Eldreth, Holly Stevens, Jane Kovacs, Pam Davis, Linda Dillon-Young, Gina Stolickny, Melanie Heist, Diana Biddle, Kris Hale, Lois Wantz and Amanda Roberts

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“Bulldog Cadets” Excel at Army JROTC Summer Camp By, Erik D. Nagy, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, Retired, Senior Army Instructor, Army JROTC

McKinley Senior High School’s Army JROTC cadets recently attended the Army JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge. Ohio’s JCLC is held annually during the month of June at Camp Manatoc Scout Reservation in Peninsula, Ohio, and provides cadets the opportunity to experience adventure and leadership training, interact with their peers in a military setting, and most of all, have fun! This year, JCLC included over 150 Army JROTC cadets and more than 30 instructors from Army JROTC programs throughout Ohio and Indiana. Our 12 “Bulldog Cadets” participated in fast-paced adventure training including swimming and water safety, boating, archery, rappelling, rope bridge, climbing tower, leadership reaction obstacle course, and land navigation. Evening activities included basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, swimming, a drill competition, and free time. McKinley junior Larry Merriweather earned the third place overall physical fitness award, and all of our cadets earned medals for their contributions during camp. We are very proud of our Bulldog cadets who all demonstrated great motivation, determination, teamwork, and leadership in completing this rigorous training.

Members of the Bulldog Batallion compete at Army challenge

Finishing Strong @ BVA and Choices! By Pamela Bernabei-Rorrer, Principal

We began the last quarter of the 2021-2022 school year with our PBIS Finish Strong initiative for both our Choices and Bulldog Virtual Academy students. This initiative encouraged students to finish the school year strong by completing their quality work in a timely manner and attending classes each day, ready to learn. All students from BVA were eligible to be entered into a drawing based on reaching their weekly progress goal in each of their core Apex courses. Choices students entered the drawing by receiving a raffle ticket for being on time and actively participating in each of their classes. Four students from both BVA and Choices were lucky winners each week and were able to choose their prizes. Over the course of six weeks, hard-working, winning students received Yeti water bottles,

earbuds, Bluetooth speakers, and Nike duffel bags. The grand prize drawings occurred on May 16th with three students from each program receiving Beats headphones, Airpods, and a smart TV. The success of the Finish Strong initiative was evident in the number of graduates from each program. Choices had forty-four students complete the program and earn their diplomas. Forty proud Bulldog Virtual Academy students graduated with one student, Ayden Gerber, earning cum laude status signified by his bronze cords. The entire BVA/Choices team is proud of the dedication to learning and the personal growth of these eighty-four students and is excited to watch them begin the new chapter of their journey. Congratulations on Finishing Strong!

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Golf - Girls Varsity End

Sports Wrap-Up

Date

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Type

08/09/2022

10:00 AM 12:00 PM A

TBA

Tannenhauf Golf Club

League

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11:00 AM 11:30 AM A

Canton South High School

Spring Valley Golf Course

Non-League

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

Green HS/MS - Uniontown

Spring Valley Golf Course

League

08/24/2022

3:15 PM

5:15 PM

Uniontown Lake HS/MS

Sable Creek Golf Course

League

08/30/2022 3:30 PM 5:30 PM A Perry High School-Massillon The Legends of Massillon Golf Course

League

09/01/2022 3:00 PM 6:00 PM A

Massillon Washington HS and 1 others

The Legends of Massillon Golf Course

League

09/06/2022

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

GlenOak High School

Spring Valley Golf Course

League

09/13/2022

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

Jackson HS-Massillon

Shady Hollow Country Club

League

09/17/2022 8:30 AM A

Stark County Girls Golf Invitational - Sable Creek

Sable Creek Golf Course

Tournament

09/20/2022

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

North Canton Hoover HS/MS Spring Valley Golf Course

League

09/27/2022

12:00 PM 2:00 PM

TBA

The Elms Country Club

Tournament

09/29/2022

3:30 PM

TBA

Tannenhauf Golf Club

League

5:30 PM

H/A Opponent/Title

Golf - Boys Varsity Date

Start

08/04/2022

9:00 AM 11:00 AM H

End

H/A Opponent/Title

Girls Varsity Softball By Head Coach Bryan Fowler

Highlights of the season came against Smithville in which Ava Brown gave up one hit striking out 14 in the win and Sandy Valley in which we gave up one hit and struck out 12 in the victory.

Site

Type

Tuslaw HS/MS

Spring Valley Golf Course

Non-League

08/05/2022 10:00 AM 12:30 PM A

Minerva High School and 2 others

Great Trail Golf

Non-League

08/08/2022

8:00 AM

Tuslaw HS/MS and 2 others

The Elms Country Club

Tournament

08/09/2022

12:00 PM 2:00 PM

TBA

The Elms Country Club

League

Lyons Den GC Front 9

Non-League

Ava Brown and Eliana Shaheen earned honorable mention All NE District.

Non-League

Ava Brown, Eliana Shaheen, Brooklynn Barret, and Kailee Villa received NE district scholar-athlete awards for carrying a 3.5 GPA or higher.

12:00 PM A A

08/10/2022 3:30 PM 5:30 PM A Northwest Invitational (Northwest HS/MS Canal Fulton) 08/12/2022 7:35 AM 8:35 AM A

Tannenhauf High School Tannenhauf Golf Club Boys Invitational (49 Participants)

08/16/2022 7:30 AM 11:30 AM A Canfield Cardinal Invitational Mill Creek Course (14 Participants)

League

08/16/2022

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

Green HS/MS - Uniontown

Prestwick Country Club

League

08/24/2022

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

Uniontown Lake HS/MS

Spring Valley Golf Course

League

08/30/2022

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

Perry High School-Massillon Spring Valley Golf Course

League

09/06/2022

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

GlenOak High School

Sanctuary Golf Course

League

09/08/2022 3:40 PM 5:40 PM A Kenston, Canton McKinley, Akron Firestone (3 Participants)

Windmill Lakes Golf Club Ravenna

League

09/13/2022

Jackson HS-Massillon

Spring Valley Golf Course

League

09/15/2022 2:40 PM 6:10 PM A

Massillon Washington HS and 1 others

The Legends of Massillon Golf Course

League

09/20/2022

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

North Canton Hoover HS/MS Arrowhead Golf Course

League

09/24/2022 1:15 PM 2:15 PM A

Boys Stark County Golf Glenmoor Country Club Tournament (18 Participants)

Tournament

09/27/2022

TBA

Tannenhauf Golf Club

Tournament

3:30 PM

5:30 PM

12:00 PM 2:00 PM

Ava Brown received 1st team all Federal League honors while Eliana Shaheen earned Honorable Mention.

Ava Brown set new school records in runs scored, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and steals. We celebrated senior Eliana Shaheen’s national signing day to Muskingum University to continue her softball career.

Sports Wrap-Up

Track & Field By Head Coach Jacob Foltz

Cross Country - Girls Varsity Date

Start

End

H/A Opponent/Title

Site

Type

08/10/2022

6:15 AM

6:45 AM

Varian Orchards

Scrimmage

TBA

08/27/2022 9:00 AM 9:45 AM A

Claymont Early Bird XC Meet Claymont High School HS Girls (48 Participants) Cross Country Course

Non-League

09/03/2022 10:00 AM 10:30 AM A

NW Girls HS CC Invite (11 Participants)

Northwest Middle School CC Course

Non-League

Tuslaw HS/MS Nickajack Farm

Non-League

10/08/2022 9:00 AM 10:00 AM A 10th Annual Tuslaw Cross Country Invitational @ Nickajack Farm (15 Participants)

Cross Country - Boys Varsity Date

Start

End

H/A Opponent/Title

Site

Type

08/27/2022 9:45 AM 10:15 AM A

Claymont Early Bird XC Meet Claymont High School HS Boys (48 Participants) Cross Country Course

Non-League

09/03/2022 9:00 AM 9:30 AM A

NW Boys HS CC Invite (12 Participants)

Non-League

09/03/2022 9:30 AM 10:00 AM A

Ashley White Cross Country Marlington High School Invitational (23 Participants) Track

Northwest Middle School CC Course

Non-League

10/08/2022 9:00 AM 11:30 AM A 10th Annual Tuslaw Cross Country Invitational @ Nickajack Farm (16 Participants)

Tuslaw HS/MS Nickajack Farm

Non-League

10/15/2022 11:00 AM 3:00 PM A Federal League CC Meet (Both Boys/Girls) (6 Participants)

Jackson Memorial MS Roby Field

League

Braizhon Marshall, Caleb Ruffin, Colin Ruffin, and Bri’Rell Pinkney

This Track Season was filled with so many great performances. Early in the year the boys took 3rd overall at the track county meet with Caleb Ruffin breaking the stark county record in the 100m and 200m dash. We qualified 14 athletes to the regional meet where half of them qualified to the state meet. At the OHSAA State Championships Deleaun Dabney finished 4th with a leap of 5’4 in the high jump and the boys 4x200 consisting of Bri’Rell Pinkney, Braizhon Marshall, Colin Ruffin, and Caleb Ruffin finished 3rd and breaking the school reDeleaun Dabney cord with a time of 1:26.63. The future also looks bright for McKinley Track and Field as our Jr. High Boys 4x100 and 4x200 teams qualified to the middle school state championships.

The Bulldog Bulletin

July 2022

TEAM SPIRIT Soccer - Girls Varsity

Sports Wrap-Up

Baseball By Head Coach Zak Zelmer

This group of guys started this journey in November. They worked extremely hard all off season and during the season. They’re a very good group of young men… I am very excited to see these guys continue to develop into outstanding community leaders! Best of luck to our seniors as they continue their education, or join the work force…. To our returners, I would hope they continue to work as hard as they can to be the best students, teammates, and baseball players.

Nate Martinez, senior, this year’s MVP

Date

Start

End

H/A Opponent/Title

Site

08/08/2022

7:00 PM

9:00 PM

Alliance HS/MS

Alliance HS Len Dawson Field Scrimmage

08/15/2022

5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Springfield HS & JH (Akron) Mason Soccer Field

Scrimmage

08/17/2022

5:00 PM 7:00 PM

Lake Center Christian School Mason Soccer Field

Scrimmage

08/20/2022

11:00 AM 12:30 PM A

Rittman MS/HS

Rittman MS/HS Gym

Non-League

08/29/2022 7:15 PM 8:45 PM A Barberton High School

Barberton High School Sharkey Stadium

Non-League

08/31/2022

7:00 PM

Don Scott Field

League

09/10/2022

10:00 AM 12:00 PM H

Central Catholic HS - Canton Don Scott Field

League

9:00 PM H

Green HS/MS - Uniontown

Type

North Canton Hoover HS/MS North Canton Hoover HS/MS League 09/14/2022 7:00 PM 8:30 PM A Soccer Field 09/17/2022

11:00 AM 12:45 PM A

Tuslaw Elementary School

Non-League

09/19/2022 6:00 PM 7:30 PM A Firestone CLC

Copley Road City Soccer Complex

Non-League

09/21/2022

Uniontown Lake HS/MS

Don Scott Field

League

09/24/2022 10:00 AM 12:00 PM H St. Thomas Aquinas HS (Louisville)

Don Scott Field

Non-League

09/28/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM A Jackson HS-Massillon

Jackson HS-Massillon Rick Neitzelt Stadium

League

10/03/2022 7:00 PM 8:00 PM A Canton South High School

Canton South High School Brechbuhler Stadium

League

10/05/2022

7:00 PM

9:00 PM H

GlenOak High School

Don Scott Field

League

10/10/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

North High School-Akron

Don Scott Field

Non-League

7:00 PM

9:00 PM H

Tuslaw HS/MS

10/12/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM A Perry High School-Massillon Perry High School-Massillon Perry Soccer/ Track Stadium

League

10/15/2022

Don Scott Field

Non-League

H/A Opponent/Title

Site

Type

3:00 PM 5:00 PM H

Massillon Washington HS

Soccer - Boys Varsity Sophomore Andrew Fawver

Date

Start

08/06/2022

6:00 PM 7:30 PM

TBA

Mason Soccer Field

Non-League

08/27/2022

1:00 PM

2:30 PM

Barberton High School

Don Scott Field

Non-League

08/30/2022

7:00 PM

9:00 PM

Green HS/MS - Uniontown

Green Memorial Stadium

League

08/31/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM A Alliance HS/MS

Alliance High School Len Dawson Field

Non-League

09/06/2022

Don Scott Field

Non-League

7:00 PM

End

8:30 PM

Sandy Valley HS/MS

09/10/2022 1:00 PM 1:30 PM A Central Catholic HS - Canton Central Catholic HS - Canton Non-League Lowell Klinefelter Field 09/13/2022

7:00 PM

8:30 PM

North Canton Hoover HS/MS Don Scott Field

League

09/20/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM A Uniontown Lake HS/MS

Uniontown Lake HS/MS Lake Blue Streak Stadium

League

09/22/2022

7:00 PM

8:30 PM

Ellet High School

Don Scott Field

League

09/24/2022

3:00 PM

5:00 PM

Tallmadge High School

Tallmadge HS Stadium

Non-League

09/27/2022

7:00 PM

8:30 PM

Jackson HS - Massillon

Don Scott Field

League

10/01/2022

1:00 PM

2:30 PM

Minerva High School

Don Scott Field

Non-League

10/04/2022 7:00 PM 8:30 PM A GlenOak High School

GlenOak High School Bob Commings Field

League

10/06/2022 7:00 PM 8:30 PM A

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy HS/MS

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy HS/MS - Stadium

Non-League

10/11/2022

7:00 PM

8:30 PM

Perry High School-Massillon Don Scott Field

League

10/15/2022

1:00 PM

3:00 PM H

Massillon Washington HS

Don Scott Field

Non-League

Tennis - Girls Varsity Date

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Site

Type

08/15/2022 4:30 PM 7:00 PM A Uniontown Lake HS/MS

Start

End

H/A Opponent/Title

Uniontown Lake HS/MS Tennis Courts

League

08/16/2022 4:30 PM 6:30 PM A Chippewa JR/SR HS

Chippewa Intermediate School Tennis Courts

League

08/18/2022

4:00 PM

4:30 PM

Alliance HS/MS

Silver Park

League

08/25/2022

4:15 PM

6:15 PM

Central Christian School

Weis Park Harvard Courts

League

08/30/2022

4:15 PM

6:15 PM

GlenOak High School

Weis Park Harvard Courts

League

08/31/2022 4:30 PM 6:30 PM A Perry High School-Massillon Perry High School-Massillon Tennis Courts

League

09/01/2022 4:30 PM 5:00 PM A Canton South High School

Non-League

Canton South High School Tennis Courts

09/07/2022

4:15 PM

6:15 PM

Green HS/MS - Uniontown - Weis Park Harvard Courts

League

09/12/2022

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

Jackson High School-Massillon Jackson Community Courts

League

09/14/2022

4:15 PM

6:15 PM

Claymont High School

Weis Park Harvard Courts

Non-League

09/15/2022

4:15 PM

6:15 PM

Orrville HS/MS

Weis Park Harvard Courts

Non-League

09/19/2022

4:15 PM

6:15 PM

North Canton Hoover HS/MS Weis Park Harvard Courts

League

09/24/2022

9:00 AM

Federal League Tournament Jackson Community Courts

Tournament

09/24/2022

4:15 PM

TBA

League

6:15 PM

TBA

The Bulldog Bulletin

Inside This Issue

Volume 2 ~ Issue 5

TEAM SPIRIT

Football - Boys Varsity Date

Start

Site

Type

08/05/2022 10:00 AM 1:00 PM A Cleveland Heights HS

Cleveland Heights HS Stadium

Scrimmage

08/12/2022 6:00 PM 8:00 PM H Jamboree (St. Ignatius HS)

Canton McKinley HS Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

Scrimmage

08/19/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM A Mentor High School

Mentor High School Jerome T. Osborne Stadium

Non-League

08/26/2022

Greenwood Falcon Stadium

Non-League

7:00 PM

End

9:00 PM

H/A Opponent/Title

Austintown Local Schools

Open House Dates Wednesday, August 10 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m • McKinley High School

09/23/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM H HOMECOMING Canton McKinley HS (North Canton Hoover HS/MS) Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

League

3:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. • Crenshaw • Early College Middle and High School at Lehman • STEAMM • Connections and Passages at Compton • Choices High School • BVA Grades 9-12 (Downtown Campus)

09/30/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM A Uniontown Lake HS/MS

Uniontown Lake HS/MS Lake Blue Streak Stadium

League

Thursday, August 11

10/07/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM H SENIOR NIGHT (Jackson HS-Massillon)

Canton McKinley HS Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

League

4:00 - 6:30 p.m. • K-3 Buildings

10/14/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM A GlenOak High School

GlenOak High School Bob Commings Field

League

10/22/2022 2:00 PM 5:00 PM A

Washington High School Paul Brown Stadium

Non-League

09/02/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM H Dublin Coffman High School Canton McKinley HS Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

Non-League

09/09/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM H Perry High School-Massillon Canton McKinley HS Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

League

09/16/2022

League

7:00 PM

9:00 PM

Green HS/MS - Uniontown

WEEK 10 (Massillon Washington High School)

Green Memorial Stadium

5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • 4-6 Buildings

Volleyball - Girls Varsity Date

Start

End

H/A Opponent/Title

Site

Type

08/20/2022

9:00 AM

1:00 PM

Firestone CLC and 1 others

Firestone High School Gym

Non-League

08/22/2022

6:45 PM

7:15 PM

North High School-Akron

North High School Gym

Non-League

08/23/2022

6:30 PM

7:00 PM

TBA

Non-League

08/24/2022 7:00 PM 8:00 PM A

Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Brecksville-Broadview Hts High School-Main Gym

Non-League

08/25/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

Canton South High School

Canton Memorial Fieldhouse Non-League

08/30/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

Perry High School-Massillon Canton Memorial Fieldhouse League

09/01/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

GlenOak High School

09/06/2022 7:00 PM 9:00 PM A Uniontown Lake HS/MS 09/08/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

Canton Memorial Fieldhouse League Uniontown Lake HS/MS Main Gym

League

North Canton Hoover HS/MS Canton Memorial Fieldhouse League

09/10/2022 12:30 PM 2:00 PM A Lake Center Christian School Lake Center Christian School Non-League Gymnasium 09/12/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

Northwest HS/MS Canal Fulton Canton Memorial Fieldhouse Non-League

Jackson High School-Massillon Jackson High School09/13/2022 6:45 PM 8:15 PM A Massillon Main Gym 09/15/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

Green HS/MS - Uniontown

League

Canton Memorial Fieldhouse League

09/20/2022 6:45 PM 8:45 PM A Perry High School-Massillon Perry High School-Massillon League Perry High School Main Gym 09/24/2022

12:00 PM 12:00 PM A

Alliance HS/MS

Alliance High School Gym

09/27/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

Uniontown Lake HS/MS

Canton Memorial Fieldhouse League

09/28/2022

6:15 PM

7:15 PM

Massillon Washington HS

Washington HS - Main Gym

Non-League Non-League

North Canton Hoover HS/MS North Canton Hoover HS/MS League 09/29/2022 6:45 PM 7:45 PM A Main Gym 10/01/2022 12:30 PM 1:00 PM A St. Vincent-St. Mary HS

St. Vincent-St. Mary HS The LeBron James Arena

10/03/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

Louisville HS/MS

Canton Memorial Fieldhouse Non-League

10/04/2022

7:00 PM

8:00 PM H

Jackson HS-Massillon

Canton Memorial Fieldhouse League

10/06/2022

7:00 PM

9:00 PM

Green HS/MS - Uniontown

Green HS/MS Main Gym

League

10/13/2022

7:00 PM

9:00 PM

GlenOak High School

GlenOak High School Gym

League

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August 16

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August 17

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Job Training Program Partnered with the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank Stark Campus Real-world off-campus volunteer experience gives back to the community The Canton City Schools Job Training Program and The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank have partnered to provide students with a new off-campus work experience. Every Wednesday, students traveled from the Timken Career Campus to the Foodbank Stark County Campus located at 1365 Cherry Ave NE to work on sorting food inventory, checking expiration dates, and packing delivery boxes for senior citizens. “Our community partners are integral to providing students with real-world educational experiences and we are so appreciative of them! It is a bonus that many of our partnerships are with organizations that also give back to our community,” said Greg Schumacher, Job Training Coordinator. Students in the Job Training program work off-campus at various

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work sites at least four days per week. The program is designed to provide students with volunteer experiences that focus on enhancing soft skills. “At each job site, we focus on working safely, building relationships, working as a team, “We helped to provide 2,333 Meals” problem-solving, and communiIn addition to the Akron Canton cation. Students are enrolled in Regional Foodbank, the Job Trainthe Job Training program during ing program is also fortunate to their junior and senior years of partner with Hartville Thrift Shoppe high school. During that two-year (938 W Maple St, Hartville), Fairfield period, we aim to provide many Inn and Suites by Marriott Canton real-life work experiences that (5285 Broadmoor Cir NW, Canton, support their preparedness for life OH 44709) and The Stock Pile (1387 after high school,” Schumacher Clarendon Ave SW, Canton). continued.

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Left to Right: Josh Ellington (Classroom Assistant), Solomon Rutledge, Kristen Culp (Speech and Language Therapist) Denori Green, Elijah Elliott, Greg Schumacher (Job Training Coordinator/Program Instructor) Mica Elward, Suzanne Frank (Interpreter) Deanna Noel, Daphne Mayle, Aleah Ramsey.

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The Bulldog Bulletin

Bulldog Bulletin June 2022

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Job Training Program Partners with Akron Canton Food Bank

Cedar’s Spring Carnival

Being Inclusive & Accepting

New Principals Approved

Graduation 2022

Early Learning Center Graduation

Bonus Days at AIM Academy