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
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.
📣 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!
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!
The Class of 2027 is officially entering their senior year! ☀️🎓 Students celebrated Senior Sunrise on the last day of their junior year and looked ahead to an exciting year. Thank you to Pick Me Up Coffee for helping make the event special!
🎓 Senior Spotlights – Howland Local Schools 🎓
We’re proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 with our Senior Spotlights! Each of our seniors has a unique story, filled with hard work, growth and accomplishments that have shaped their journey. Join us in recognizing and cheering on our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. 🐾
#HowlandSchools #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride
We’re proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 with our Senior Spotlights! Each of our seniors has a unique story, filled with hard work, growth and accomplishments that have shaped their journey. Join us in recognizing and cheering on our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. 🐾
#HowlandSchools #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride
🎓 Senior Spotlights – Howland Local Schools 🎓
We’re proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 with our Senior Spotlights! Each of our seniors has a unique story, filled with hard work, growth and accomplishments that have shaped their journey. Join us in recognizing and cheering on our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. 🐾
#HowlandSchools #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride
We’re proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 with our Senior Spotlights! Each of our seniors has a unique story, filled with hard work, growth and accomplishments that have shaped their journey. Join us in recognizing and cheering on our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. 🐾
#HowlandSchools #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride
Howland High School seniors spent their final day of school giving back during the annual Senior Day of Service. From helping younger students and assisting with projects across the community to preparing school spaces for graduation, the Class of 2026 made a lasting impact throughout the district. Thank you to our seniors for showing what Tiger pride and service are all about! 🧡🖤
#HowlandTigers #SeniorDayOfService
#HowlandTigers #SeniorDayOfService
Howland students Justin Keating and Sophia McGarritty recently participated in Law Day activities sponsored by the Trumbull County Bar Association. Students shadowed Judge Robert J. Patton, observed oral arguments at the Eleventh District Court of Appeals, and attended a luncheon recognizing this year’s Mock Trial competition winners.
