Howland Local Schools

Our Leadership and Community Engagement class recently wrapped up their final presentations to Sweet Memories Vintage Tees! Students showcased their creativity and hard work. A huge thank you to Sweet Memories for partnering with us on this project! 🌟 #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #StudentSuccess #SweetMemoriesVintageTees

We hope to see you there!

As we hit the midway point of the 1st nine weeks, our FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members came together to spread some positivity! Co-president Alana Olszewski led the way by creating autumn-themed tags with the slogan "Don't Fall Behind." Each tag included a personal message from our FCCLA members, along with a sweet treat! This morning, a group of our members delivered these uplifting notes to approximately 140 random students throughout the school, brightening their day and offering encouragement as we head into the second half of the quarter! 🍁 #FCCLA #FallMotivation #DontFallBehind #SpreadPositivity

This summer, Howland High School student Tasso Anastasiades attended the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) in Baltimore, MD, held at Johns Hopkins University campus! For 9 days, Tasso stayed in the dorms and participated in hands-on leadership and aerospace engineering sessions. One standout moment? His team won 1st place in the Mission to Mars project, where Tasso was on the transit vehicle team! We’re proud of how Tasso represented Howland High School at this prestigious event! #HowlandPride #NSLC #Leadership

Dear Students and Families, Welcome back to a new school year! We hope you had a relaxing and rejuvenating summer! We’re excited to embark on this journey together and look forward to students once again filling the halls of our schools for another year of learning and growth! As we start the year, we want to remind everyone of the new District-wide state aligned cell phone restriction policy that requires students to keep their phones/personal electronic devices off and stored away during school hours. This policy is designed to help our students stay focused, fully engaged, and happy during their educational and social experiences at school without the disruptive distractions from cell phones/PEDs. Please refer to your child's school handbook for additional information. Additionally, we are excited to kickoff the year with a new communications platform being rolled out in the coming weeks. This new initiative will not only assist families, students, and staff to stay connected, but offer immediate alerts and enhanced 2-way communications to families in the event of a situation or emergency within a classroom, school, or the District. Lastly, we want to remind everyone about the ongoing construction and road closures in our area, which will continue to cause some traffic challenges during drop-off and pick-up times. We understand that this may be frustrating and inconvenient, and we ask for your understanding, patience, and courtesy to others as we all navigate this situation together. We encourage everyone to allow extra time for travel, and to be mindful of students and other drivers in school zones and parking lots. By working together and showing consideration for one another, we can help ensure the safety of our students and a smoother transport experience for everyone. Finally, we want to welcome our seniors to the beginning of their last year of high school! Although graduation might seem far away, it will be here in a flash - embrace it! Thank you to our families for continued collaboration and support as we work together to foster the most conducive educational environment for students and make this school year one of the best! Best regards, Kevin Spicher, Superintendent GO TIGERS!

We are excited for the return of our two school resource officers for the 2024-2025 school year!

We're excited to share our new electronic annual report calendar with you! Starting this school year, the calendar will no longer be shared in hardcopy form. Instead, we will be sending out a minimum of three printed newsletters per school year to keep you updated on the latest events and happenings in our schools. Click here to view the 24-25 calendar: https://5il.co/2t22i You can download the calendar and print it from home at your convenience. The best part of moving to an electronic format is that we can update the calendar throughout the year, ensuring it remains accurate and up-to-date for your quick access from the app or website. We look forward to the start of a new school year!

Dear Students, Families, and Staff: I am saddened to inform you that one of our families with children enrolled in our middle school has recently suffered a most tragic loss, resulting from an automobile crash. It is difficult for me to share that the incident claimed the life of the family’s father, Nathan Bogacki and their two children, Emma, 17 and Grant, 13, a Howland Middle School student. Their youngest daughter, Aubrey 11, also a middle school student remains hospitalized. We know a variety of emotions will follow and want to be there to support this family’s mother, Nicole, as she and her extended family grieve and work to cope with this tragedy and the recovery of Aubry. It is for this reason that we especially want you to know of of our care and support to the Bogacki family and others in our school family. Therefore, we have initiated crises response plans to assist students, families, and staff with emotional needs related to this sudden tragedy, and will have school counselors and emotional support staff available at the Howland Middle School Wednesday, July 24 between 10am -2pm. Referrals will also be offered for support/psychology services and community based organizations as requested. This window of time will be extended as necessary to ensure we accommodate any students, families, or staff needing emotional support during this difficult time. With a heavy heart on behalf of the staff and BOE, Kevin Spicher Superintendent

4th of July Township Parade Celebration!

This week, Noah Morris, an incoming junior at Howland High School, was honored with the Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award, a major milestone in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. This award recognizes excellence in leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. To earn it, Cadet Morris passed exams and completed a weeklong encampment on Core Values and STEM. He has also been promoted to Cadet Second Lieutenant, entering the Cadet Officer ranks. For the past three years, Cadet Morris has been a key member of the Youngstown ARS Composite Squadron. He hopes to join the United States Air Force Academy and serve as a Combat Rescue Officer. Join us in celebrating Cadet Morris's achievements!

We're thrilled to share the recent achievements of our outstanding students in the National Speech & Debate Association. Through dedication, practice and exceptional coaching, our students have earned prestigious degrees in the NSDA Honor Society.🐾🎓✨

Josh Cantrell, a Howland senior who began home instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a health condition, was unable to participate in the district’s traditional graduation ceremony. Determined to create a memorable experience for him, Josh’s home instructor, Amy Blair, organized a special surprise. With the help of her husband, a member of the Howland Fire Department, and officers from the Howland Township Police Department, Amy arranged for Josh’s diploma to be delivered to his home. "I wanted to do something special," Amy Blair said. "With his health condition, Josh won't get to experience a lot of the same milestones as his peers. I wanted to make this memorable for him. After he received the diploma, he said it was the best day of his life." Congratulations, Josh! 🎉🚒👮‍♂️ #HowlandPride #Graduation2024

🎓 Celebrating our Howland High School Seniors! From college dreams to career aspirations, our Class of 2024 is ready to take on the world! Join us in cheering them on! #HowlandHS #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight.

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter at Howland High School wrapped up its cherished pen-pal program with first-grade students by meeting their pen pals in person! This year, FCCLA members exchanged letters with first graders from Mrs. Delaquila’s and Mrs. Hartman’s classes. Throughout the school year, each high school student corresponded with the same first grader, watching their writing skills and personal growth flourish. Not only does this program enhance the writing skills of the first graders, but it also provides a meaningful activity for FCCLA members. Since 2018, this initiative has fostered bonds between high school and elementary students. #FCCLA #PenPalProgram #HowlandHighSchool #StudentConnections

🎓 Celebrating our Howland High School Seniors! From college dreams to career aspirations, our Class of 2024 is ready to take on the world! Join us in cheering them on! #HowlandHS #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight.

Check out these pics from the junior high's Tropical Tiger Tango Dance, put on by our Howland Junior High Student Senate! What a fun evening celebrating together! #TigerTango #StudentSenate #SchoolDance #Memories

🎓 Celebrating our Howland High School Seniors! From college dreams to career aspirations, our Class of 2024 is ready to take on the world! Join us in cheering them on! #HowlandHS #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight.

🎓 Celebrating our Howland High School Seniors! From college dreams to career aspirations, our Class of 2024 is ready to take on the world! Join us in cheering them on! #HowlandHS #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight.

🎓 Celebrating our Howland High School Seniors! From college dreams to career aspirations, our Class of 2024 is ready to take on the world! Join us in cheering them on! #HowlandHS #Classof2024 #SeniorSpotlight.

Promenade is this Friday, May 10, 2024! Where? HHS Gymnasium When? 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Details Doors will open around 5:00-5:15 PM. Students walking at Promenade should enter through the “U” doors. All others (family and friends) should enter through the Main Gym Entrance doors - there is a $2 donation for entry. If you wish to walk at Promenade (have your name announced), there will be an index card for you to fill out with your name. If you wish to attend Promenade but not walk, then you won’t have to fill out a card. The crowning of Prom King and Queen will take place after the student introductions of those wishing to walk and the introduction of the entire Prom court. If you are on Prom court, please plan to attend Promenade. ** Professional Pictures will be taken and available for purchase