Howland High School

Howland students Elizabeth Davis and Tien Au recently participated in a Civil Engineering Shadow Day at ms Consultants.

They met with staff across multiple departments and learned about internships, college coursework, and the transition to an engineering career. They also learned about local projects and gained real-world insight into the field. The day included a lunch Q&A session, where staff shared practical advice about engineering careers and the interview process!

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.

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 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

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. 🇺🇸

Members of the Howland High School Speech and Debate Team competed at the state tournament this past weekend, earning several strong finishes while facing top competitors from across Ohio!

Junior Mason Sylvester and Trevan Brindle each advanced to the semifinals in Congressional Debate.

In Humorous Interpretation, Madalena DiVieste advanced to the quarterfinal round.

Also qualifying for the state tournament were Reagan Leeland and Sophia Danchise.

The state tournament brings together the top speech and debate students from across Ohio, making qualification and advancement a notable accomplishment. Congratulations to these students for representing Howland High School at the state level!

During the last week of February, Culinary Fundamentals students at Howland High School put their creativity to the test by turning fruits and vegetables into food art. Students quickly learned it’s harder than it looks, but each class did an outstanding job designing and creating their own edible masterpieces!👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Our Health, Safety & Wellness group brightened up the U-area windows with drawings and uplifting messages for everyone to see! These colorful creations are a reminder that brighter days are ahead and that kindness, hope and self-care matter!

#HowlandTigers #ChooseKindness

The Howland High School Prep Bowl teams had a strong showing at the 36th Annual Mahoning Valley Quiz Bowl Championship at Columbiana High School. The tournament included 26 teams from Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana and Mercer counties. The teams are coached by Jerry Young.

Howland’s varsity team (Bo Kuang, Dante Marsco, Justin Keating and Brady Morrone) won its regular season division, advanced through the championship bracket, and earned the overall Mahoning Valley Quiz Bowl Championship title!

The junior varsity team (Nicholas Alvetro, Sophie Natale, Niko Raptis and Alex Vansuch) also won its regular season division and finished second in the Junior Varsity Championship Tournament!

With the championship win, the varsity team advances to the state tournament on April 11 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

March is National Music In Our Schools Month and we are excited to celebrate the incredible talents of our students and staff all month long! From kindergarten music classes to middle and high school bands, choirs, jazz ensembles and live performances, our students are showcasing their hard work, dedication and love of music.

Throughout March, families and community members can:
🎼 Attend live performances
🎶 Watch featured performances on our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@htb8947)

Check out the full March calendar of events and celebrate with us!

Students in Mr. Tricomi’s CCP Government class at Howland High School had the opportunity to hear from Judge Natale of the Warren Municipal Court. Students gained firsthand insight into the judicial system, courtroom procedures and careers in law. Thank you to Judge Natale for helping bring government to life for our students! ⚖️

Students from Howland High School’s Art Club recently traveled with Mr. Young and Mr. Burnett to the Cleveland Museum of Art. A great day of learning and artistic exploration!

Last week, Howland High School proudly celebrated National FCCLA Week with a variety of activities!

Member Monday: We kicked off the week by thanking our incredible FCCLA members! Our Leadership Team treated members to a special surprise to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

Service & Spirit Day: Members proudly wore their FCCLA shirts and gave back to the community. After school, students made blankets for local Children’s Services and created Valentine’s Day cards for residents at Shepherd of the Valley. Service and school spirit made for a wonderful day!

Educator & Alumni Day: We celebrated Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Day by recognizing Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Graf for their dedication and impact. We also highlighted a special FCCLA alumna, Mrs. Vanessa Reilly Jackson, who is now teaching right here at Howland High School — what a full-circle moment!

Students in the Child Development class at Howland High School presented their first team project: an Interactive Preschool Bulletin Board! The first team created a board titled “Sorting Produce”, designed to engage young learners with hands-on activities that build early learning skills.

Our students, Vocal Music Teacher Mr. Semrau, High School Principal Mr. Simko and Superintendent Kevin Spicher were invited to present at the Warren Chamber “Good Evening Howland” event held Thursday evening at Salvatore’s, highlighting the Township, our schools and other Howland businesses and organizations! Board of Education President Jeff Pegg and Vice President Brianne Perry were also in attendance.

Superintendent Spicher spoke about the success of Howland students and the strong partnerships with the township, local businesses and community organizations that support our schools.

The Howland High School Student Chamber Choir performed a beautiful selection and the Howland Schools alma mater for those in attendance.