Howland Intermediate School

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!

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. 😄📘