The Howland Classroom Teachers Association worked to brighten the New Year for the students and surrounding community. They collected donations from teachers and staff to support 3 local organizations that directly feed and clothe Howland residents. The HCTA was able to give $550 to each of the following organizations: The Tiger Backpack Program, The Paw Pantry and The Bolindale Food Pantry.


Two Howland High School students and one recent graduate are among some of the county’s most impressive young leaders. Seniors Lukea Pitinii and Grant Myers, as well as graduate Maria Anastasiades have been nominated to be a part of the 2021 Class of Twenty under 20!

Congratulations to junior Xavier Hileman. He was selected out of 200 applicants nationwide to be one of the top 30 percussionists to perform with the Macy's Great American Marching Band at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City!
Check out this article from WFMJ: https://www.wfmj.com/story/45204419/howland-junior-to-march-in-the-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade
The parking lot construction at Howland High School is almost done! We look forward to this new configuration, which will provide a safe, designated drop off and pick up area for our students!

Happy Veterans Day from Howland Schools!




Happy Veterans Day from Howland Schools!




HMS is hosting Fall Fest on Friday, November 12, 2021! This event is open to middle school students only. Tickets are $7 and must be purchased online!


Through their continued support of our school community, members of the Howland Classroom Teacher Association recently distributed free seat cushions to spectators during the Boy Varsity Soccer Game, Girls Varsity Soccer Game and the Varsity Football Game!


REMINDER: We invite you to attend our substitute hiring event on Wednesday, October 20th at the administration office!

H.C. Mines wants to thank the Anthony V. Spano Foundation for the pallet of school supplies!

Howland High School Art Club donates Pop Art display to NEO Children’s Rehabilitation Center. https://www.howlandschools.com/article/483229

In this episode, Howland Local School District Superintendent Kevin Spicher speaks with a group of seniors who discuss their plans for after graduation and what it was like living through a pandemic during their final year of high school. https://youtu.be/Z6j18nioBDM

In this episode, Superintendent Kevin Spicher speaks with a group of seniors who discuss what it was like living through a pandemic during their final year of high school, advice for other students and their plans for after graduation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-An17qT4SVQ

In episode two of Sit Down with the Superintendent, Howland Superintendent Kevin Spicher continues his conversation with our H.C. Mines students. This time, they were the ones asking the questions! https://youtu.be/ZPZH2w4RLLc

We have launched a new video series at Howland Local Schools - Sit Down with the Superintendent. In our first episode, Howland Local School District Superintendent Kevin Spicher sits down with students from H.C. Mines Elementary School to discuss persuasive essays the students wrote and presented to the board of education.
https://youtu.be/7h-7XPLDQPs

Way to go Ryan!! He won gold in the shot put seated event wheelchair with a throw of 19’ feet. The distance is also a new state record!! He also went on to win the 400m dash seated event wheelchair, and finished second in the 100m dash seated event wheelchair.
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/howland-8th-grader-wins-top-honors-sets-state-records-at-ohsaa-track-state-championships/
We are currently taking names for preschool-aged students interested in registering for Howland's Preschool program for the 2021-2022 school year. This is a lottery process, where names are drawn to determine spots in the class. Please fill out the form below to put your child's name in the lottery for preschool at Howland. The drawing will take place at the end of May. Students who are not drawn through the lottery will be added to a waitlist. Your child MUST BE 4 years old by August 1, 2021. DEADLINE: Friday, May 14, 2021.
http://bit.ly/pslottery21
The Howland Local School District believes effective communication is an important part of a district’s success. In order to better communicate with our school families, we ask that you please take the time to complete a communications survey for each student in your household: https://forms.gle/YsWM1z12gtQSmB1n7. We appreciate your feedback!

Howland High School celebrates achievements of students during National Career & Technical Education Month.
https://www.howlandschools.com/article/406954
Due to icy driveway and side-road conditions, food deliveries for Tiger Academy students will not occur today. However, food pickup for all Tiger Academy students will be available between 10AM and 1PM today at the high school in the “U” area.
