Positive messages, fall vibes and a little creativity are filling the windows at Howland High School!
Students in Health, Safety and Wellness decorated the windows with encouraging messages and colorful fall images. A fun way to brighten the school while spreading a little positivity! 🍂
Students in Health, Safety and Wellness decorated the windows with encouraging messages and colorful fall images. A fun way to brighten the school while spreading a little positivity! 🍂
Follow the Funds. Know the Numbers. Understand the Impact.
SPOTLIGHT #4: $10 BILLION MORE AT RISK
Current proposals to eliminate Ohio's state income tax entirely would create an estimated annual revenue shortfall of $10 billion or more, on top of the $17 billion already cut since 2005. A shrinking state budget means more pressure on local property owners to fill the gap for local services like schools.
Source: Statehouse News Bureau, 2026.
SPOTLIGHT #4: $10 BILLION MORE AT RISK
Current proposals to eliminate Ohio's state income tax entirely would create an estimated annual revenue shortfall of $10 billion or more, on top of the $17 billion already cut since 2005. A shrinking state budget means more pressure on local property owners to fill the gap for local services like schools.
Source: Statehouse News Bureau, 2026.
Our Paw Pantry helps provide food and hygiene items to Howland students and families who need a little extra support.
You can help keep the shelves stocked by donating during our community drive!
📅 Drive runs through October 16
🥫 Food items
🧴 Hygiene items
🐾 Every donation makes a difference!
Let’s come together to fill the pantry and support our Tigers! 🧡🖤
You can help keep the shelves stocked by donating during our community drive!
📅 Drive runs through October 16
🥫 Food items
🧴 Hygiene items
🐾 Every donation makes a difference!
Let’s come together to fill the pantry and support our Tigers! 🧡🖤
Follow the Funds. Know the Numbers. Understand the Impact.
SPOTLIGHT #3: OHIO'S CHANGING INCOME TAX
Ohio has reduced its state income tax rates five times since 2005. According to an estimate from Policy Matters Ohio and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), those changes have reduced state revenue by an estimated $17 billion each year. When the state collects less through income taxes, there is less state revenue available to fund public services, including education.
Source: Policy Matters Ohio / ITEP, “The Great Ohio Tax Shift,” 2026.
SPOTLIGHT #3: OHIO'S CHANGING INCOME TAX
Ohio has reduced its state income tax rates five times since 2005. According to an estimate from Policy Matters Ohio and the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), those changes have reduced state revenue by an estimated $17 billion each year. When the state collects less through income taxes, there is less state revenue available to fund public services, including education.
Source: Policy Matters Ohio / ITEP, “The Great Ohio Tax Shift,” 2026.
The Howland High School Speech and Debate Team has been recognized by the National Speech & Debate Association for the 2025–2026 school year, earning a place in the prestigious 100 Club!
The program has been a member of the club for several years, a testament to the work of advisor Thom Williams and his commitment to teaching students essential life skills, including communication, research, listening, writing and organization.
Congratulations to our speech and debate students and Mr. Williams! 👏
The program has been a member of the club for several years, a testament to the work of advisor Thom Williams and his commitment to teaching students essential life skills, including communication, research, listening, writing and organization.
Congratulations to our speech and debate students and Mr. Williams! 👏
Howland Local Schools is hiring substitute custodial staff and substitute food service staff! Interested in applying?
Click here to download the application: https://aptg.co/C1sT6h
Completed applications can be: emailed to melinda.molek@howlandschools.org or ropped off in the black box outside the Administration Office.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Click here to download the application: https://aptg.co/C1sT6h
Completed applications can be: emailed to melinda.molek@howlandschools.org or ropped off in the black box outside the Administration Office.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Howland High School students Evan Neely and Sapphire Lin participated in the Tressel Institute’s 2026 Summer Leadership Institute!
Evan and Sapphire joined 24 rising juniors and seniors from 16 Mahoning Valley school districts for a free, three-day leadership experience at Youngstown State University.
Students explored servant leadership, personal values and leadership styles, practiced teamwork and communication, set SMART goals, learned about college and career opportunities, and participated in team-building and community service activities.
We’re proud to recognize Evan and Sapphire for representing Howland High School!
Evan and Sapphire joined 24 rising juniors and seniors from 16 Mahoning Valley school districts for a free, three-day leadership experience at Youngstown State University.
Students explored servant leadership, personal values and leadership styles, practiced teamwork and communication, set SMART goals, learned about college and career opportunities, and participated in team-building and community service activities.
We’re proud to recognize Evan and Sapphire for representing Howland High School!
🥎 FREE HOWLAND SOFTBALL CAMP! 🥎
Calling all future Tigers! Howland Softball is hosting a FREE softball camp for students in Grades 1–8 later this month! 🐯
Whether you're new to softball or already love the game, this is a great opportunity to learn, build skills, and have fun!
It's free. Just show up and join the fun!
#HowlandTigers #HowlandSoftball #RoaringFuture #SoftballCamp
Calling all future Tigers! Howland Softball is hosting a FREE softball camp for students in Grades 1–8 later this month! 🐯
Whether you're new to softball or already love the game, this is a great opportunity to learn, build skills, and have fun!
It's free. Just show up and join the fun!
#HowlandTigers #HowlandSoftball #RoaringFuture #SoftballCamp
Follow the Funds. Know the Numbers. Understand the Impact.
📊 SPOTLIGHT #2: OHIO'S CHANGING INCOME TAX
Ohio's income tax structure has changed over time, moving from nine graduated brackets to a single flat rate of 2.75%. Every time the state chooses to collect less, it has less to send to schools, and local property owners are asked to cover more of the difference. Understanding these changes helps explain how state tax decisions can affect local school funding and taxpayers.
Source: Ohio Department of Taxation.
#FollowTheFunds #HowlandTigers #HowlandLocalSchools #SchoolFinance
📊 SPOTLIGHT #2: OHIO'S CHANGING INCOME TAX
Ohio's income tax structure has changed over time, moving from nine graduated brackets to a single flat rate of 2.75%. Every time the state chooses to collect less, it has less to send to schools, and local property owners are asked to cover more of the difference. Understanding these changes helps explain how state tax decisions can affect local school funding and taxpayers.
Source: Ohio Department of Taxation.
#FollowTheFunds #HowlandTigers #HowlandLocalSchools #SchoolFinance
Who let the dogs out?! 😂
For these two teachers, making school fun is just part of the job!
On Tuesday, Megan Samora and Alisa Santee kicked off the first day of school by showing up in a dog costume, and it wasn’t just for laughs. Their shenanigans helped ease some first-day nerves for our incoming 5th graders as they made the transition to Howland Intermediate School.
We’re lucky to have teachers who know that school should be a place where kids feel safe, supported and have a little fun along the way!
#HowlandTigers #FirstDayofSchool
For these two teachers, making school fun is just part of the job!
On Tuesday, Megan Samora and Alisa Santee kicked off the first day of school by showing up in a dog costume, and it wasn’t just for laughs. Their shenanigans helped ease some first-day nerves for our incoming 5th graders as they made the transition to Howland Intermediate School.
We’re lucky to have teachers who know that school should be a place where kids feel safe, supported and have a little fun along the way!
#HowlandTigers #FirstDayofSchool
Congratulations to Howland Senior Maya Kubancsek on reaching 1,000 career digs during the September 2 volleyball match against Ursuline!
Maya is also nearing another milestone -- 1,000 career kills.
What an incredible accomplishment and a tremendous example of hard work, dedication and consistency.
Welcome to Follow the Funds, Howland Local Schools’ weekly spotlight on school finance.
School funding can be complicated. Our goal is to make it easier to understand. Each week, we’ll take a closer look at where school funding comes from, how it is distributed, and how those dollars support our students, staff and schools.
📊 SPOTLIGHT #1: LOWER STATE TAXES, HIGHER LOCAL BURDENS
Here's what's actually driving property taxes up: it's not local spending. Ohio has cut its own taxes for two decades, and more of the cost of running schools has landed on local homeowners instead. We agree the burden is real. Here's the fuller picture.
Follow the Funds. Know the Numbers. Understand the Impact.
#FollowTheFunds #HowlandTigers #HowlandLocalSchools #SchoolFinance
School funding can be complicated. Our goal is to make it easier to understand. Each week, we’ll take a closer look at where school funding comes from, how it is distributed, and how those dollars support our students, staff and schools.
📊 SPOTLIGHT #1: LOWER STATE TAXES, HIGHER LOCAL BURDENS
Here's what's actually driving property taxes up: it's not local spending. Ohio has cut its own taxes for two decades, and more of the cost of running schools has landed on local homeowners instead. We agree the burden is real. Here's the fuller picture.
Follow the Funds. Know the Numbers. Understand the Impact.
#FollowTheFunds #HowlandTigers #HowlandLocalSchools #SchoolFinance
📣 GAME LOCATION UPDATE📣
The Howland Tigers vs. Shaw High School varsity football game on Friday, September 4, will now be played HOME at Lombardo Field!
🏈 Howland vs. Shaw
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Lombardo Field at Howland High School
The Howland Tigers vs. Shaw High School varsity football game on Friday, September 4, will now be played HOME at Lombardo Field!
🏈 Howland vs. Shaw
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Lombardo Field at Howland High School
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to Salvatore’s Italian Grill for helping us kick off the school year by feeding our staff on Opening Day! 🍕❤️
They've been making pizzas since 6:30 a.m. for our 300+ staff members. That kind of generosity and commitment to our school community means so much to us!
And we absolutely cannot forget our amazing Food Service Team! They prepared all of the salads for today’s lunch and treated our staff to an incredible breakfast of bacon, potatoes and egg bake. 🥓🍳
To everyone who helped make Opening Day special for our staff, we are so appreciative!
Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year!
They've been making pizzas since 6:30 a.m. for our 300+ staff members. That kind of generosity and commitment to our school community means so much to us!
And we absolutely cannot forget our amazing Food Service Team! They prepared all of the salads for today’s lunch and treated our staff to an incredible breakfast of bacon, potatoes and egg bake. 🥓🍳
To everyone who helped make Opening Day special for our staff, we are so appreciative!
Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year!
Mark your calendars! 📅
Band Night has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
We can’t wait to see our Howland Tigers come together for an evening of music, school spirit and plenty of ROAR! 🖤🧡
Band Night has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
We can’t wait to see our Howland Tigers come together for an evening of music, school spirit and plenty of ROAR! 🖤🧡
REMINDER: NO BAG POLICY🎒🚫
As we kick off a new school year and activities begin again, we want to remind everyone that our No Bag Policy remains in effect for school events.
For the safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors, bags and backpacks are not permitted at athletic events and other designated school activities.
Please plan ahead and leave bags at home. Thank you for helping us keep our events safe and enjoyable for everyone!
As we kick off a new school year and activities begin again, we want to remind everyone that our No Bag Policy remains in effect for school events.
For the safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors, bags and backpacks are not permitted at athletic events and other designated school activities.
Please plan ahead and leave bags at home. Thank you for helping us keep our events safe and enjoyable for everyone!
📣 Calling All Local Businesses! 📣
Howland Local Schools is once again partnering with Impression Media to produce our annual community calendar, and for the first time ever, businesses can reserve one of just 12 monthly advertising spots!
📬 Delivered to more than 9,000 households
📅 Reserve a specific month
⏰ First-come, first-served
📆 Deadline: June 19
Advertising helps offset calendar production costs while providing an affordable way to reach local families throughout the year.
Own a business or know someone who does? Contact Impression Media at Services@LeaveYourImpression.com for more information.
Thank you for supporting Howland Local Schools!
Howland Local Schools is once again partnering with Impression Media to produce our annual community calendar, and for the first time ever, businesses can reserve one of just 12 monthly advertising spots!
📬 Delivered to more than 9,000 households
📅 Reserve a specific month
⏰ First-come, first-served
📆 Deadline: June 19
Advertising helps offset calendar production costs while providing an affordable way to reach local families throughout the year.
Own a business or know someone who does? Contact Impression Media at Services@LeaveYourImpression.com for more information.
Thank you for supporting Howland Local Schools!
🏆 STATE CHAMPION! 🏆
Howland sophomore Kellan Shipman won the OHSAA Boys Seated Shot Put state championship with a personal-best throw of 22'5".
Kellan's PR throw earned him the title of state champion and capped off an outstanding season.
Congratulations, Kellan!
#TigerPride #StateChampion #HowlandStrong
Howland sophomore Kellan Shipman won the OHSAA Boys Seated Shot Put state championship with a personal-best throw of 22'5".
Kellan's PR throw earned him the title of state champion and capped off an outstanding season.
Congratulations, Kellan!
#TigerPride #StateChampion #HowlandStrong
Members of Howland High School's Robotics Team, FRC Team 8718 Tigerbotics, recently competed at the 2026 Ohio State FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Championships. The team finished 19th out of 32 teams in the qualifying rounds, earning a spot in the playoff bracket. Tigerbotics advanced to Round 3 of the playoffs before their season came to an end. The season showcased the dedication and perseverance of the Tigerbotics team, whose members spent countless hours designing, building, programming, repairing, and competing with their robot. Congratulations to FRC Team 8718 on another successful season representing Howland High School!
Howland Junior High recently held its annual PBIS ROAR prize drawing, recognizing students who demonstrated Responsibility, Ownership, Acceptance, and Respect throughout the school year. This year's grand prize winner was Leo Schlatt, who won a Meta VR headset and Anniston Wortman won a Nintendo Switch after approximately 300 to 400 ROAR tickets were entered into the drawing. The annual event rewards students for making positive choices and contributing to a positive school culture!
