Payne Elementary awarded their January students of the month for displaying the character word “Generous”. These students show generosity in the classroom and in other situations. Eight of these students were also awarded movie passes to Van Wert Cinemas. Thank you students for doing the right thing. Pictured above are (front row) Bryn Wasserman, River Stoller, Elaine…
Southwest Montessori Academy collected an amazing 370 pairs of shoes during their recent shoe drive for Changing Footprints. The school serves children ages 3-6 and does a community service project each year that includes student learning around the projects. All of the school’s families were encouraged to “clean out their closets” and they responded enthusiastically. Changing…
In preparation for Defiance County’s Night to Shine event being held on February 9, Hicksville Elementary School held a coloring contest in conjunction with an assembly where students learned more about the event and how important it is to recognize the special qualities in everyone. All coloring entries submitted by the students will be used…
Olivia Meraz, a senior at Wayne Trace High School, has been selected as a State Winner of the 2023-2024 American Legion Americanism and Government Test program. Because Olivia is a State Winner, she has earned a trip to Washington D.C. sponsored by The American Legion Department of Ohio. Olivia is the daughter of Saul and Lucinda…
By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter The Paulding FFA Chapter’s Food Science Technology team did a great job at the state competition. The Food Science Technology CDE requires students to have an in-depth understanding of food product development, presentation, and food safety issues. Participants use their sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions. …
By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter Recently, nine Paulding FFA officers and Ag teacher Mrs. Staci Miller traveled to Huntington Indiana for a FFA leadership summit held at Huntington University. At this conference, the officers got to take a tour of Huntington’s campus. They also heard from current and alumni students, as well as the…
By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter At the end of January, the Paulding FFA secretary, treasurer, and reporter’s books were evaluated and graded. The chapter received not only a GOLD rating on all three books but they all also got a perfect score. The chapter is so proud of Jalyn Klopfenstein, Tyler Schlatter, and Grace…
On Saturday, January 27th members of the Paulding Junior High wrestling team volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown above are (l-r) Maggie Hayes, Magdiel Lopez Santiago, Brady Hayes, Coach Sheridan Matty, Owen Workman, and Braydon Jacobs.
Paulding High School recently announced their January Students of the Month. Pictured above are the student of the month recipients (l-r) Freshman Vivienne Myer, Sophomore Kaitlynn Breedlove, Junior Grace Goyings, and Senior Adam Stahl.
The Indiana High School Athletic Association wrestling sectionals took place over the weekend with host New Haven capturing its own sectional by nipping second place Snider for the title. The Bulldogs racked up 250 points to win the tournament with the Panthers finishing as runner-ups with 245-1/2 points. Homestead finished third at 230-1/2 followed by…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Kobe Foor and Jamy Hunt (Paulding FFA) as the guest speakers at the February 1st, 2024, club meeting. Kobe and Jamy came at the invitation of Heather Hunt (Secretary, Western Buckeye ESC). They spoke to the Kiwanians about the Paulding FFA including programs, fundraisers, and…
The Wayne Trace Wrestling Team spent two days competing in the Lima Central Catholic Invitational on January 26th and 27th. The Invitational sees wrestlers from 36 schools from all over Ohio. At the end of the weekend, Wayne Trace was represented by 3 placers. Corbin Kimmel finished the weekend in 3rd place, Nate Osborn in…
By: Krandon Crites, DHI Media 4-H Writer On January 20, 2024, the Countryside Kids had their first meeting of the year. With only about 25 kids in attendance, the Secretary, Kailyn Karhoff, called the meeting to order, as the president nor the vice president was at the meeting. Then after that the reading of the…
