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.
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!
🥎 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
Who let the dogs out?! 😂
For these two teachers, making school fun is just part of the job!
On Tuesday, Megan Samora and Alisa Santee kicked off the first day of school by showing up in a dog costume, and it wasn’t just for laughs. Their shenanigans helped ease some first-day nerves for our incoming 5th graders as they made the transition to Howland Intermediate School.
We’re lucky to have teachers who know that school should be a place where kids feel safe, supported and have a little fun along the way!
#HowlandTigers #FirstDayofSchool
For these two teachers, making school fun is just part of the job!
On Tuesday, Megan Samora and Alisa Santee kicked off the first day of school by showing up in a dog costume, and it wasn’t just for laughs. Their shenanigans helped ease some first-day nerves for our incoming 5th graders as they made the transition to Howland Intermediate School.
We’re lucky to have teachers who know that school should be a place where kids feel safe, supported and have a little fun along the way!
#HowlandTigers #FirstDayofSchool
📣 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!
Come join our team at Howland Local Schools!
📣 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!
Students from Howland Intermediate School recently traveled to the Hall of Fame to participate in the GetFit Camp! This opportunity celebrated students for their hard work, growth, leadership and positive choices throughout the school year.
Students selected to attend included:
⭐ Students of the Month
🐯 Students recognized from the ROAR Board
📚 Students who demonstrated the highest growth on the NWEA/MAP Assessment in Reading or Mathematics
🎟️ Students selected through state testing ticket drawings
We are incredibly proud of all of our students and the great things they do each and every day!
Students selected to attend included:
⭐ Students of the Month
🐯 Students recognized from the ROAR Board
📚 Students who demonstrated the highest growth on the NWEA/MAP Assessment in Reading or Mathematics
🎟️ Students selected through state testing ticket drawings
We are incredibly proud of all of our students and the great things they do each and every day!
Big congratulations to some of our top-performing 5th and 6th grade students at Howland Intermediate School! Students who earned some of the highest scores on this year’s Ohio State Tests celebrated with a special trip to Outback Steakhouse and a showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and academic achievement throughout the school year. Keep up the great work! 🍿
Howland Intermediate School’s Science Club celebrated Earth Day last month by helping beautify the courtyard at Howland Middle School! Students worked together to improve the outdoor space while learning the importance of taking care of the environment and giving back to their school community. 🌎🌱
We are proud to recognize our 5th and 6th grade students who demonstrated the highest growth on the NWEA/MAP Assessment in Reading and Mathematics! Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning led to tremendous academic growth this year. Congratulations to these students on this outstanding accomplishment — we are so proud of you! 🎉📚➕
Students at Howland Intermediate with a 4.0 and Perfect Attendance had a cool treat to celebrate their accomplishments! Go Tigers!
Howland Intermediate would like to recognize the following April honorees:
Ashton Deeds (5th grade)
Zavier Prasky (6th grade)
Mrs. Vrabel (staff)
Ashton Deeds (5th grade)
Zavier Prasky (6th grade)
Mrs. Vrabel (staff)
Howland Intermediate School recently held a pep assembly to kick off state testing, which began earlier this week!
Students learned about incentives they can earn during testing, including tickets for being on time, having a charged Chromebook and giving their best effort. Tickets will be drawn throughout the testing period for prizes. Mr. Kovach encouraged students to work together and stay focused, with students chanting “Show what you know!”
Students also participated in fun challenges during the assembly. The Roshambo tournament ended with a final matchup between 5th grader Addison Kistler and 6th grader Lucas Parks, with Lucas taking the win. Other winners included Owen Profera (Pizza Box Challenge), Navigator Ship (Hungry Hungry Hippo Challenge), and Liberty Ship (Box Tower Challenge).
Special guests included the Howland High School Pep Club, Smokey the Tiger, Officer Jones, and Superintendent Spicher!
Students learned about incentives they can earn during testing, including tickets for being on time, having a charged Chromebook and giving their best effort. Tickets will be drawn throughout the testing period for prizes. Mr. Kovach encouraged students to work together and stay focused, with students chanting “Show what you know!”
Students also participated in fun challenges during the assembly. The Roshambo tournament ended with a final matchup between 5th grader Addison Kistler and 6th grader Lucas Parks, with Lucas taking the win. Other winners included Owen Profera (Pizza Box Challenge), Navigator Ship (Hungry Hungry Hippo Challenge), and Liberty Ship (Box Tower Challenge).
Special guests included the Howland High School Pep Club, Smokey the Tiger, Officer Jones, and Superintendent Spicher!
Howland Intermediate School is celebrating its latest Students of the Month along with a staff honoree. Congratulations to fifth grade student Lillian Church and sixth grade student Alayna Denzler for being recognized for their hard work, positive attitude and leadership in the classroom. The school is also recognizing Mr. Rager as Teacher of the Month for his dedication to students and the school community!
