Howland Intermediate School

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!

Our 5th and 6th grade students recently competed in the Challenge 24 tournament. Congratulations to Nicholas Nemtz for earning 3rd place overall! Great work to all students who participated and represented our school.

Our Top 10 readers and Top 10 fundraisers for the HIS Read-a-thon were recently recognized for their outstanding efforts with a special celebration lunch sponsored by Raising Cane's. Students enjoyed a delicious meal along with a fun prize package as a reward for their hard work and dedication to reading. Congratulations to all of our top participants, and a big thank you to Raising Cane’s for their generous support of our school!

Our 5th and 6th grade students recently participated in intramural sports with help from the high school cross country team and Coach Libert. It was a good opportunity to connect with high school athletes and learn from their experiences!

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!

Students at Howland Intermediate School were recently rewarded for demonstrating positive character through the school’s ROAR Board program. Students who showed Responsibility, Ownership, Acceptance and Respect were recognized on the ROAR Board and entered into a drawing. Winners were treated to lunch at Taco Bell as a celebration of their efforts. Thank you to Taco Bell for hosting our students and helping recognize their positive behavior!

Some of our HIS 5th Graders attended a virtual field trip today with Ranger Gillian at the Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska where they learned about the Fabulous Fjords and estuary ecosystems. Feel free to check out the beautiful sights that Ranger Gillian spoke about to our students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEYdTuTWl38

Howland Intermediate Staff & Student Spotlight for February 2026

The Howland Intermediate Prep Bowl Team won the TCESC Elementary Prep Bowl Competition this weekend. Congratulations to team members Carter Orr, Theo Perry, Cameron Mohney, Ryeliegh Ramos, Nicholas Nemtz and Owen Bachinger, along with coaches Angie Walls and Audra Buckley! Great work representing Howland!

#PrepBowl #HowlandProud

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!

Our 6th-grade physical education classes at Howland Intermediate School are officially underway with the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge! Students are focusing on goal setting, perseverance and personal growth as they work to improve strength, endurance and healthy habits. This isn’t about being the best in the class… it’s about being better than you were yesterday. We’re proud to see our Tigers supporting one another and showing Tiger PRIDE in action. 🧡🖤

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.

Our 5th graders had a fantastic visit to the Howland branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library! Students toured the library, learned about the many services available to our community, and even signed up for a Take2 Library Card. A huge thank you to the Howland branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library staff for hosting us and to the Friends of the Library for generously providing busing to make this experience possible. We’re so grateful for these strong community partnerships that support our students!

Our students had a blast during Exciting ELA Day as they teamed up to play Pop or Flop, a fast-paced trivia game that challenged their reading, grammar and language skills through teamwork and quick thinking! To make the day even sweeter, students enjoyed popcorn while learning, laughing and cheering each other on. A perfect mix of learning + fun = a great day to be a Howland Tiger!

Did you know intramural sports are available for 5th and 6th grade students?

🗓️ Two days a week for one hour
📍Howland Glen Primary School
✔️ Flexible participation

🏃‍♂️ Activities include:
• Scatterball, dodgeball, kickball
• Sideline soccer & scooter races
• Board games and crafts

Plus! Howland coaches volunteer their time to teach fundamentals of their sports, including:
• Basketball
• Golf
• Tennis
• Bowling

📝 Sign-Up Required:
All students must sign up through Final Forms!

Our 5th graders put civics into action this week! While learning about different types of government, students practiced the democratic process by casting a ballot for their favorite kind of pizza. After voting, each student proudly wore an “I Voted” sticker. elections!

Howland Intermediate Staff & Student Spotlight for January 2026!