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!
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.
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.
Learning by doing! Howland High School students participated in a hands-on activity using Jenga to demonstrate the difference between simple interest and compound interest.
Howland High School is proud to recognize our Military Pride 🇺🇸
These photos honor the friends and family members who serve or have served in the military and are connected to our students and staff. This display was thoughtfully created by our students, with pictures provided by staff member Julie Capan and support from Mrs. Olszewski who helped guide the girls throughout the project!
From left to right:
Baylee Villwock
Karlee Myers
Miranda Butler
Gia Tempesta
Mrs. Capan
These photos honor the friends and family members who serve or have served in the military and are connected to our students and staff. This display was thoughtfully created by our students, with pictures provided by staff member Julie Capan and support from Mrs. Olszewski who helped guide the girls throughout the project!
From left to right:
Baylee Villwock
Karlee Myers
Miranda Butler
Gia Tempesta
Mrs. Capan
Howland High School Senior Photo! Class of 2026, it is hard to believe we’re almost at the end of this journey. Time has flown, and graduation is just around the corner. 🎓
On Friday, the Howland High School Mock Trial Team competed at the Ohio Council for Law-Related Education district tournament held at the Warren Courthouse. The team earned wins against Lakeview and Austintown Fitch, advancing to the regional tournament later this month.
The case focused on the constitutionality of law enforcement accessing genetic databases to solve a 20-year-old cold case murder, challenging students to argue timely and complex constitutional issues.
🏆 Outstanding Presentation Awards
Justin Keating – Prosecution Lawyer
Daylin Munson – Prosecution Witness
Mason Sylvester – Defense Lawyer
Sophia McGarrity – Defense Witness
Team Members
Justin Keating, Mason Sylvester, Trevan Brindle, Gabby Rich, Daylin Munson, Sophia McGarrity, Keira Monaco, Aubrey DeJacimo, Kyle Johns, Brady Snelson and Emily Snitzer
The case focused on the constitutionality of law enforcement accessing genetic databases to solve a 20-year-old cold case murder, challenging students to argue timely and complex constitutional issues.
🏆 Outstanding Presentation Awards
Justin Keating – Prosecution Lawyer
Daylin Munson – Prosecution Witness
Mason Sylvester – Defense Lawyer
Sophia McGarrity – Defense Witness
Team Members
Justin Keating, Mason Sylvester, Trevan Brindle, Gabby Rich, Daylin Munson, Sophia McGarrity, Keira Monaco, Aubrey DeJacimo, Kyle Johns, Brady Snelson and Emily Snitzer
Melanie DeLuca from Trumbull County Children’s Services recently visited with our Child Development class students, sharing her expertise. Thank you for taking the time to connect with our students!
REVISED: The Board of Education of the Howland Local School District, Trumbull County, Ohio will host a special board of education meeting on the 4th day of February, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Howland Middle School, for the purpose of reviewing the board vision, obtaining and sharing goals, strategic planning, finance and the 2026-2027 school year. There will also be an executive session for the purpose of the appointment/employment of an employee or official. No action will take place at this meeting.
💗 Pep Club Gives Back 💗
Our Pep Club proudly presented a check to Pink Lights the Way, a nonprofit founded by Howland’s own Megan Schellhorn and Shannon Styer after their personal journeys as breast cancer survivors. The organization provides emotional and practical support to patients through care packages, mentorship and encouragement.
This cause is especially meaningful to our school community. School Resource Officer Stephanie Slusher received support from Pink Lights the Way during her own breast cancer treatment and now gives back by helping raise awareness and support for others.
During football season, our Pep Club and student section sold pink shirts to support this mission. Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of our fans, $1,670 was raised to support Pink Lights the Way!
Our Pep Club proudly presented a check to Pink Lights the Way, a nonprofit founded by Howland’s own Megan Schellhorn and Shannon Styer after their personal journeys as breast cancer survivors. The organization provides emotional and practical support to patients through care packages, mentorship and encouragement.
This cause is especially meaningful to our school community. School Resource Officer Stephanie Slusher received support from Pink Lights the Way during her own breast cancer treatment and now gives back by helping raise awareness and support for others.
During football season, our Pep Club and student section sold pink shirts to support this mission. Thanks to their efforts and the generosity of our fans, $1,670 was raised to support Pink Lights the Way!
The 2026–2027 Howland Local Schools calendar is now available. Families can review important dates, including the start of school, breaks and scheduled days off.
📢 Special Board of Education Meeting Notice📢
The Howland Local School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on:
📅 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Howland Schools Administration Building
Purpose of the meeting:
• Review the Board vision
• Share and gather goals
• Strategic planning
• Discussion related to the 2026–2027 school year
No action will be taken during this meeting.
The Howland Local School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on:
📅 Wednesday, February 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Howland Schools Administration Building
Purpose of the meeting:
• Review the Board vision
• Share and gather goals
• Strategic planning
• Discussion related to the 2026–2027 school year
No action will be taken during this meeting.
Our Howland High School Safety, Health & Wellness group is hard at work making a difference. They're adding encouraging messages to the windows in the U and creating posters in support of Teen Dating & Relationship Violence Awareness Month this February.
Take a look at what happened during last week's Wellness Wednesday at Howland High School!
Our students were passing a ball with their feet while jamming to 80’s music! Movement, music and plenty of laughs made for a great midweek break. 🎶⚽️
Our students were passing a ball with their feet while jamming to 80’s music! Movement, music and plenty of laughs made for a great midweek break. 🎶⚽️
January is School Board Recognition Month in Ohio!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Howland Local School District Board of Education for their leadership, dedication and service to our students, staff and community.
Jeff Pegg, President
Brianne Perry, Vice President
Julie Altawil
Abbigail Reynolds
Kelly Venniti
We are excited to welcome our newest board members, Abbigail Reynolds and Kelly Venniti, who officially joined us last night for our organizational meeting. We look forward to their contributions and leadership as they begin their service to Howland Local Schools.
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #HowlandLocalSchools #ThankYouSchoolBoard #ServingOurStudents
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Howland Local School District Board of Education for their leadership, dedication and service to our students, staff and community.
Jeff Pegg, President
Brianne Perry, Vice President
Julie Altawil
Abbigail Reynolds
Kelly Venniti
We are excited to welcome our newest board members, Abbigail Reynolds and Kelly Venniti, who officially joined us last night for our organizational meeting. We look forward to their contributions and leadership as they begin their service to Howland Local Schools.
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #HowlandLocalSchools #ThankYouSchoolBoard #ServingOurStudents
Howland High School’s Science Club had a special visit from BobKat’s Lil’ Critters! Bob and Kathy, who volunteer alongside teacher Jason Lee at Mosquito Lake State Park, brought a barn owl, a barred owl and a red-tailed hawk to share with students. The presentation gave students a hands-on learning experience focused on Ohio wildlife and raptor conservation!
Students in the Personal Wellness and Development class participated in a Holiday Wellness Extravaganza that included a secret gift exchange with all gifts handmade by students. Activities included creating affirmation jars, homemade ornaments, and decorated trees, highlighting creativity and thoughtfulness throughout the event.
Howland High School FCCLA students delivered items collected through the FCCLA Sock Tree to the Warren Mission. Thank you to our students for their generosity and for making a difference in our community!
