Howland High School

Students in Mrs. Stevens’ and Mrs. Polk’s classes recently teamed up for a hands-on project. Mrs. Polk’s students learned and performed a nursery rhyme in Spanish, while students in Mrs. Stevens’ class created interactive sensory activities to go along with the nursery rhymes. The project gave students a chance to connect what they’re learning in the classroom while working together and learning from each other!

Culinary students are gaining real-world experience through VR! Students in Mrs. Graf’s class are using virtual reality to build career skills as part of their 12-point credentials.

#CareerReady #StudentSuccess

Howland High School's FCCLA members recently visited Howland Glen's Preschool to teach students about recycling, reducing and reusing. ♻️

The Howland Board of Education has rescheduled its May meeting. The meeting will now take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Howland Intermediate School at 5:30 p.m.

Students at Howland High School recently led a school-wide effort to promote positivity. The Health, Safety, and Wellness Club, along with Student Senate, shared appreciation messages and treats with staff while also delivering notes and small items to fellow students. The activity supports the district’s Capturing Kids’ Hearts initiative by encouraging positive connections and daily acts of kindness!

The FIRST Robotics Competition team from Howland High School finished with a 5-6-0 record at a recent FIRST Robotics Competition event.

The team remained competitive throughout, with several matches decided by narrow margins. Despite mechanical challenges during the competition, the team continued to compete in every match.

The team plans to continue improving their robot and participate in upcoming events and community demonstrations in the coming months.

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.