Howland Intermediate School

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!

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.

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

Mrs. Samora and Mrs. Santee kept the smiles coming for our bus riders the week before break by dressing up each morning to spread some extra holiday joy! Costumes included everything from pickles and traffic cones to Elf on the Shelf, Buddy the Elf and Jovie. Thank you for going above and beyond to make mornings fun and memorable for our students! 😊🎅🎄

Our 6th grade students enjoyed a special field trip to the DeYor Performing Arts Center in Youngstown to watch Miracle on Easy Street. After the show, students wrapped up the day with lunch at the Eastwood Mall food court. This memorable experience was made possible through funds raised by our annual Read-a-Thon, and we’re excited to do it all again this February! 🐯

Math is served! Students in Mr. Rager’s 6th grade math class are putting decimals into action by creating restaurant menus and “ordering” from them. Through this hands-on activity, students practiced adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals, all while learning how math connects to everyday life. 😄📘

Learning went beyond the classroom walls in Mr. Rager’s Math 6 class! Students ran, measured and calculated their speed. Then, they converted it from feet per second to miles per hour!

Snow problem too big? Not for our engineers! Students in Mrs. Heinselman’s 5th Grade Science classes put their engineering skills to the test by building igloos for a snowman using marshmallows and toothpicks. Teamwork, creativity and problem-solving were on full display! 👏⛄

What a reward! Our ROAR Board winners and top fundraiser sellers enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton for the December GetFit Camp! From fitness activities to football fun, it was a day full of energy, teamwork and well-earned celebration. 🦁🏈🎉

Howland Intermediate School’s 6th grade ELA students explored the origins of the White Elephant tradition, which dates back to India. White elephants were once considered sacred and rare. So, receiving one from a king seemed like an honor… until the high cost of caring for it turned the “gift” into a burden! That’s how the meaning we know today was born.

After learning the history, students put their knowledge into action with a White Elephant gift exchange, and it did not disappoint.

Learning + laughter = a great day in ELA! 😂🎁

In Kelly Weeks’ ELA class, students took part in the Affirmation Station, writing positive messages to one another based on their Capturing Kids’ Hearts Social Contract and ROAR (Responsibility, Ownership, Acceptance and Respect). A great example of kindness and character in action!

Students in Patricia Christy’s Science 6 class at Howland Intermediate School put their STEM skills to work by building gingerbread houses! This hands-on activity blended science, creativity and teamwork for a fun learning experience!