Howland Local Schools

Howland Glen hosted Literacy Night on March 19 with this year’s theme, “Candy Land: Where Reading is Sweet.”

The event brought in 160+ students and over 575 total attendees including families.

In early grades, reading skills grow quickly, from basic sounds to full sentences. Literacy Night helps parents support that transition with simple, fun strategies they can use at home.

Families enjoyed hands-on literacy games, guest readers, snacks, prize drawings and free books.

Josh Chuba and Destiny Nguyen recently spoke at the Howland Rotary meeting, joining President Gary Lehman to share their experience at the RYLA Leadership Conference, sponsored by Rotary. Thank you to Howland Rotary for supporting this opportunity!

Howland Schools’ Paw Pantry has received a $2,000 grant from GPD Corporation! The pantry, serving students with food, clothing, and essential items, has already fulfilled 180 unique requests this school year. Each Thursday, nearly 100 students participate in “Thrift Shop Thursdays,” browsing and accessing resources in the pantry. This funding will help keep shelves stocked and support students in need.

Howland Schools held Savvy Science Day across the district. At the junior high, seventh-grade students in Mr. Johnson’s class investigated how soil, sand, and gravel affect water permeability through hands-on activities. In Janice Castner’s classes, eighth-grade students participated in an Earth science escape room. Working in groups, students used problem-solving skills and a decoder to complete a series of challenges aligned with course standards.

Reminder: There will be no school on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7. Enjoy the extended break!

The Howland band traveled to Tennessee and visited RCA Studio B in Nashville, where students participated in a recording session in a professional studio setting. Opened in 1957 and known as the “Home of 1,000 Hits,” Studio B played a key role in shaping the Nashville Sound and expanding the reach of country music. Artists including Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton recorded there. Today, the studio is preserved as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and offers guided tours, giving students the opportunity to record in the same space where many well-known songs were produced.

Future scientists on the move! Our science students, along with teacher Jason Lee, traveled to Kent State University to participate in Regional Science Day, showcasing their hard work, innovation and passion for discovery!

What an unforgettable experience! The Howland High School Girls Flag Football Team, celebrating their inaugural season, recently traveled to Berea to visit the Cleveland Browns practice facility. The team had the incredible opportunity to meet and take photos with Browns defensive tackle Dawand Jones!

Our 5th and 6th grade students recently competed in the Challenge 24 tournament. Congratulations to Nicholas Nemtz for earning 3rd place overall! Great work to all students who participated and represented our school.

Our Top 10 readers and Top 10 fundraisers for the HIS Read-a-thon were recently recognized for their outstanding efforts with a special celebration lunch sponsored by Raising Cane's. Students enjoyed a delicious meal along with a fun prize package as a reward for their hard work and dedication to reading. Congratulations to all of our top participants, and a big thank you to Raising Cane’s for their generous support of our school!

Get ready to step into a new kind of school dance experience. This spring, we’re turning up the energy and raising the bar. Miami Nights is your chance to enjoy a more elevated, semi-formal dance as we begin the transition toward the style and atmosphere of future events like homecoming.

Think vibrant colors, glowing lights and a laid-back coastal vibe, perfect for a night out with friends.

🗓 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Howland Jr. High Gymnasium
🎟 Cost: $10 . Tickets available through the Hometown Fan App.

The Cheeze Louise food truck and Kona Ice will be on-hand for purchase.

👔 Dress Code: Semi-formal (Dress to impress while staying school-appropriate) This is more than just another dance! We’re setting the tone for what’s ahead, and you won’t want to miss it.

Our 5th and 6th grade students recently participated in intramural sports with help from the high school cross country team and Coach Libert. It was a good opportunity to connect with high school athletes and learn from their experiences!

Howland Glen Literacy Night 📚

Join us tonight for an evening of reading, learning and fun!

🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM (doors open at 5:30)
📍 Location: Howland Glen – please enter through the gym doors

There will be a check-in process. So, we appreciate your patience as we work to keep the line moving. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our staff is spending the day engaged in professional development! Professional development days give our staff time to collaborate, plan and continue improving the learning experience for Howland students.

Topics include:
• Maintaining the culture of Capturing Kids’ Hearts across classrooms and the district
• Developing a district-wide AI policy and discussing how AI can be used as an educational tool
• K–12 departmental work on curriculum mapping and academic strategies
• K–12 intervention strategies aligned with current legislation
• Literacy planning aligned with state standards
• Test preparation and Teacher-Based Team meetings

Our Howland Junior High Challenge 24 team recently competed in a county-wide tournament and did an outstanding job representing our district!

Team members included Sean Johnson, Joey Kaszowski, Logan Nicholas, Mason Pegg and Krosbie Shipman.

Sean Johnson stepped up from the alternate pool and competed in two rounds. Great job rising to the challenge! Joey Kaszowski and Krosbie Shipman advanced to the semifinals, showcasing excellent math skills.

In the 7th and 8th grade division:
🥈 Mason Pegg earned 2nd place
🥉 Logan Nicholas earned 3rd place

We are proud of all of our participants for representing Howland Junior High so well!

Our junior high students recently traveled to Trumbull Career & Technical Center to tour the campus and learn about the many program opportunities available as they begin thinking about their high school pathways. A big thank you to TCTC for welcoming our students and providing such a great opportunity to learn and explore their future options!

#FutureReady #HighSchoolPathways #StudentOpportunities

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, March 16 due to a staff Professional Development Day. Students will return to school on Tuesday!

Howland High School recognized two seniors during Military Signing Day on March 10 for their commitment to serve in the armed forces after graduation.

Calvin Croff enlisted in the United States Army and will attend Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson before serving as a 13U Field Artillery recruit.

Blake Flowers enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve. His basic training location and future duty station will be determined at a later time.

Congratulations to both students for their commitment to serve our country.

Thank you to Sweet Melissa's Good Eats for donating meals for the students and their families during the event. 🇺🇸

Students at Howland Intermediate School were recently rewarded for demonstrating positive character through the school’s ROAR Board program. Students who showed Responsibility, Ownership, Acceptance and Respect were recognized on the ROAR Board and entered into a drawing. Winners were treated to lunch at Taco Bell as a celebration of their efforts. Thank you to Taco Bell for hosting our students and helping recognize their positive behavior!

Congratulations to our February Students of the Month at Glen Primary School! These students were selected by their teachers for their outstanding character and effort in the classroom. As part of the celebration, they enjoyed a made-to-order ice cream sundae with Principal Roth.