🍎 Fresh, locally grown apples are on the menu at Howland!🍎
Through a purchasing cooperative, the Howland Food Service Department secured apples from Bauman Orchards in Rittman, Ohio. The family-owned orchard has been in business since 1929 and provides different apple varieties throughout the season.
It’s a fresh taste of Ohio for our students!
Through a purchasing cooperative, the Howland Food Service Department secured apples from Bauman Orchards in Rittman, Ohio. The family-owned orchard has been in business since 1929 and provides different apple varieties throughout the season.
It’s a fresh taste of Ohio for our students!
Follow the Funds. Know the Numbers. Understand the Impact.
SPOTLIGHT #6: SCHOOL COSTS ARE RISING FASTER THAN STATE FUNDING
Since 2011, state K-12 funding in Ohio has grown 23%. During that same period, school costs, driven by inflation, compensation and benefits, have increased by an average of 44%. When state funding doesn’t keep pace with rising costs, local property taxes are often a district’s only option to help cover the difference.
Source: Ohio LSC data via Signal Cleveland, 2025.
SPOTLIGHT #6: SCHOOL COSTS ARE RISING FASTER THAN STATE FUNDING
Since 2011, state K-12 funding in Ohio has grown 23%. During that same period, school costs, driven by inflation, compensation and benefits, have increased by an average of 44%. When state funding doesn’t keep pace with rising costs, local property taxes are often a district’s only option to help cover the difference.
Source: Ohio LSC data via Signal Cleveland, 2025.
🔬 Science in action at Howland Junior High School!
Seventh-grade students created element cubes featuring information about their assigned elements, including their locations on the periodic table and their histories. Meanwhile, 8th grade students investigated friction by testing how far a toy car traveled across four different surfaces and graphing their results!
Hands-on projects help students put classroom science concepts to the test!
Seventh-grade students created element cubes featuring information about their assigned elements, including their locations on the periodic table and their histories. Meanwhile, 8th grade students investigated friction by testing how far a toy car traveled across four different surfaces and graphing their results!
Hands-on projects help students put classroom science concepts to the test!
👻 Get ready for Neon Fright Night!*💚
HJHS Student Senate is hosting its fall dance on Thursday, October 29, from 6–7:30 p.m. in the HJHS gym!
🎟️ Open to all 7th and 8th grade students
💲 $15 per ticket
📱 Purchase tickets through the Hometown Ticketing (https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/howlandtigers). Use your lunch number if a passcode is requested.
🍧 Kona Ice and Cheeze Louize will be available.
Costumes are welcome, but leave accessories at home. We can't wait to see everyone there!
HJHS Student Senate is hosting its fall dance on Thursday, October 29, from 6–7:30 p.m. in the HJHS gym!
🎟️ Open to all 7th and 8th grade students
💲 $15 per ticket
📱 Purchase tickets through the Hometown Ticketing (https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/howlandtigers). Use your lunch number if a passcode is requested.
🍧 Kona Ice and Cheeze Louize will be available.
Costumes are welcome, but leave accessories at home. We can't wait to see everyone there!
Show your Tiger pride with Howland spirit wear! Get your orders in before the shop closes on December 14.
📦 Items arrive within 3–5 days.
🛍️ Shop here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HHSTS26
#HowlandTigers #TigerPride
📦 Items arrive within 3–5 days.
🛍️ Shop here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HHSTS26
#HowlandTigers #TigerPride
Follow the Funds. Know the Numbers. Understand the Impact.
SPOTLIGHT #5: HOMEOWNERS NOW COVER MORE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY TAXES
In 1975, Ohio homeowners covered 46% of school property taxes, and businesses covered the rest. Today, homeowners carry 67.5%, while the business share has been cut by more than a third. That shift happened at the state level, not within the Howland Local School District.
Source: Statehouse News Bureau, 2026.
SPOTLIGHT #5: HOMEOWNERS NOW COVER MORE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY TAXES
In 1975, Ohio homeowners covered 46% of school property taxes, and businesses covered the rest. Today, homeowners carry 67.5%, while the business share has been cut by more than a third. That shift happened at the state level, not within the Howland Local School District.
Source: Statehouse News Bureau, 2026.
Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, October 9. We’ll see everyone back on Monday!
Enjoy the long weekend!
Enjoy the long weekend!
Big congratulations to these Howland Junior High School students who were recognized at our recent board meeting for outstanding state test performance!
📚 7th Grade Math: Joey Kaszowski, Logan Nicholas, Chase Greathouse and Luke Wilson — 806
📖 7th Grade ELA: Riley Colson — 833, scoring 76 points above the cut score!
📖 8th Grade ELA: Ava Eastman and Lucy Shaffer — 805
Way to go!
📚 7th Grade Math: Joey Kaszowski, Logan Nicholas, Chase Greathouse and Luke Wilson — 806
📖 7th Grade ELA: Riley Colson — 833, scoring 76 points above the cut score!
📖 8th Grade ELA: Ava Eastman and Lucy Shaffer — 805
Way to go!
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!
📣 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!
Howland Junior High recently held its annual PBIS ROAR prize drawing, recognizing students who demonstrated Responsibility, Ownership, Acceptance, and Respect throughout the school year. This year's grand prize winner was Leo Schlatt, who won a Meta VR headset and Anniston Wortman won a Nintendo Switch after approximately 300 to 400 ROAR tickets were entered into the drawing. The annual event rewards students for making positive choices and contributing to a positive school culture!