Howland Intermediate School

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!

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)

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!

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!

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.

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!

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