🍎 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.
🔥 Fire safety is an important lesson at Howland Springs Primary School! Students recently took time to learn about fire safety and build their awareness of how to stay safe.
Learning is growing at Howland Springs Preschool!
Our preschool students explored The Acorn and the Oak during a Reading in the Woods Storybook Trail adventure.
Students practiced their letters, described objects, explored tree parts, sorted items by size and acted out how a tiny acorn grows into a tree. It was a hands-on way to build early literacy and communication skills while enjoying the outdoors!
Our preschool students explored The Acorn and the Oak during a Reading in the Woods Storybook Trail adventure.
Students practiced their letters, described objects, explored tree parts, sorted items by size and acted out how a tiny acorn grows into a tree. It was a hands-on way to build early literacy and communication skills while enjoying the outdoors!
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
Howland Springs Primary School welcomed kindergarten students and their families for Fall Family Literacy Night.
Families explored hands-on activities focused on letter learning, music and movement, fine motor skills, crafts and kindergarten readiness. They also connected with the Title reading teacher, Warren Public Library, the P.A.W. program and the PTO.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this an engaging evening of learning for our youngest Tigers and their families!
Families explored hands-on activities focused on letter learning, music and movement, fine motor skills, crafts and kindergarten readiness. They also connected with the Title reading teacher, Warren Public Library, the P.A.W. program and the PTO.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this an engaging evening of learning for our youngest Tigers and their families!
Attendance pays at Howland Springs Primary School!
Today's students in attendance enjoyed Zoo on the Go, an onsite field trip, and every kindergarten student received a free meal from Applebee's!
At Springs, you never know when a special surprise or exciting reward might be waiting for you. Being at school every day matters! 🧡🖤
Today's students in attendance enjoyed Zoo on the Go, an onsite field trip, and every kindergarten student received a free meal from Applebee's!
At Springs, you never know when a special surprise or exciting reward might be waiting for you. Being at school every day matters! 🧡🖤
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!
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
📣 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!
It was a beautiful day to be outside as our students celebrated Earth Day at Howland Springs Primary School!
A highlight of the day was a special tour of the nearly completed Tiger Den, led by Dominic Morataya, one of the key leaders behind the project and a student working toward earning his Eagle Scout rank. Our students loved getting a firsthand look at this exciting new space!
The celebration continued with a variety of outdoor activities, including:
🎨 Sidewalk chalk creations inspired by Earth Day
🐦 Making bird seed treats
🪨 Painting rocks
🪂 Playing games with parachutes
A highlight of the day was a special tour of the nearly completed Tiger Den, led by Dominic Morataya, one of the key leaders behind the project and a student working toward earning his Eagle Scout rank. Our students loved getting a firsthand look at this exciting new space!
The celebration continued with a variety of outdoor activities, including:
🎨 Sidewalk chalk creations inspired by Earth Day
🐦 Making bird seed treats
🪨 Painting rocks
🪂 Playing games with parachutes
