Category: School

Fairview FFA Host Annual Pancake Breakfast

By: Elizabeth Bok Fairview FFA held their annual Pancake Breakfast on February 24th, from 8-11 am. A great deal of preparation and work had been put into this event. This event is run entirely by the chapter members. Many businesses and families generously donated silent auction items and funding for food supplies.  The chapter used…

PJHS Announces Students Of the Month

Each month Paulding Junior High School teachers select one Student of the Month per grade level. These students are recognized for being some of the top academic performers at Paulding Junior High School. Shown in the picture from left are Sawyer Hunt (Grade 6), Ava Leatherman (Grade 8), and Owen Stoller (Grade 7).

Annual Payne Elementary Book Exchange

Payne Elementary held their annual Book Exchange on March 7, 2024.  Title 1 teacher, Mrs. April Krouse, holds this event each year to promote literacy and encourage students to share their love of reading, especially during Read Across America week.  Students are encouraged to bring in up to 2 gently used books for the exchange…

Wayne Trace Senior Kacy Hornish Signing

Wayne Trace Senior Kacy Hornish recently signed to further her academic and athletic career at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana. Kacy will be pursuing a degree in Pre-Elementary Education and furthering her volleyball career. Kacy Hornish finished her senior season, breaking Wayne Traces school record for career assists formally held by Janelle Davis…

Paulding FFA Chapter Celebrates National FFA Week

By: Grace Goyings, Paulding FFA Reporter February 20th-23rd, the Paulding FFA Chapter celebrated National FFA Week by having many events throughout the district. During this week, every day was a dress-up day for high school and this year we included the elementary schools and the middle school, which was a huge success. When students entered…

ANTWERP HS TO PRESENT “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

Antwerp Local School is excited to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on March 15, 16, and 17.  The students have combined their talents, under the direction of Ashton Barnhouse and Summer Schooley, to present this timeless story of love, acceptance, and transformation.  Audiences will be spellbound by the vocal talents of Myranda Brooks as Belle and…

6th GRADE FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS

On Saturday, February 24th sixth grade students and staff from Paulding Junior High School volunteered at the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding, Ohio. Shown in the picture are Mrs. Heather Crandall, Kenny Peffley, and Lincoln Thompson.

PHS to present “ANNIE”

Leapin’ Lizards! The PHS Drama Department will perform  Annie, one of the world’s best-loved musicals, on Friday, March 8th, and Saturday, March 9th. Both shows will start at 7:00 p.m. and occur in the Auditeria. Annie, played by Anna Clemens, charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the…

PJHS Paulding Pride Card Recipients

Each month students at Paulding Junior High School earn Paulding Pride cards for going above and beyond what is normally expected of Paulding Junior High students. Shown in the picture are the Paulding Pride card recipients for the month of January. 

Roanoke Elementary Donate 683 Pairs of Shoes To Changing Footprints

Roanoke Elementary School recently collected 683 pairs of new and gently used shoes for Changing Footprints. Led by 5th grade teacher Jamilyn PeGan the 441 students reacted enthusiastically at a presentation given in the gymnasium by Cheryl Brockmann of Changing Footprints. Over a two-week period, almost every student contributed to the ever-growing pile of shoes. It was…

PPEC members donate $10,050 to 8 local organizations

Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $10,050 to 8 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program.  About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities. Participating members…