Stadium project up firstLisa Roberson
Dozens packed the Elyria school board meeting as the district outlines a $140 million master plan. Former superintendent Paul Sigaa, now a project consultant, described phased demolition and construction with dirt turning to begin phase one on the stadium project soon. The state will cover 67 percent of costs, guiding the process, while the district handles architect selection and scheduling. First razings target Hamilton Elementary and Spring Valley Early Childhood Center, with new buildings planned to open in the 2019 20 school year. Residents urged stronger communication as work moves forward.
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No One Eats Alone at Midview Middle Brings Students Together
At Midview Middle School in Grafton students from the group Students for Change led Lunchtime Circles to help isolated peers socialize. The effort, funded by a Lorain County Board of Mental Health grant, had sixth to eighth graders organize games and conversations with counselor Lisa Simpson noting visible smiles and lasting connections. Meghan Ables, an eighth grader, says the aim is ongoing inclusivity beyond lunch and to reduce teen isolation linked to local suicide concerns. The district highlights the program as a first for the school and stresses belonging can reduce self-harm risk. The county crisis hotline is 800-888-6161.
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Amherst mother denounces Avon players for mocking disabled student
Colleen Wilson alleges Avon Eagles players teased her son Nathan Getzer, a 16 year old Marion L. Steele sophomore who is deaf in one ear and legally blind. Wilson praised Amherst School District for support while criticizing subtle taunts during a Tuesday basketball game. She posted about the incident on social media, drawing wide attention and mixed responses from Avon students.
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Forum on state school plans sparks criticism from educators
Local superintendents and educators say Ohio Education Department missed a chance in drafting its ESSA plan. They warn standardized testing will not end though a federal schedule aims to reduce assessments. Greg Ring of the Educational Service Center of Lorain County voices testing concerns. See Forum A2.
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ESSA Forum at Avon High School Discusses Ohio Plan
A community forum will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Avon High School 37545 Detroit Road. Local school leaders present Ohio's ESSA plan and will answer questions from residents.
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House Shooting in Township Report Details Incident
A police report outlines a Dye Road shooting on January 24 that peppered a home owned by Tom Edwards with bullets from a high powered rifle aimed at stacked logs. Suspects Eric Pyle and Kyle Strock, both charged with felonies tampering with evidence and obstructing official business.
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