Category: School

By Jacquie Humphrey CCM Correspondent The Conotton Valley Board of Education hired John R. Zucal as the district’s next superintendent during a special meeting May 2. Zucal replaces Todd Herman who resigned during the April meeting to accept the superintendent’s position with Noble Local Schools.  Zucal, who was hired as Conotton Valley elementary principal at the beginning of the current school year, brings over 38 years of experience as an

Kaylee Leggett and Ryan Worth were named Carrollton High School May Students of the Month. Leggett is the daughter of Janice and Cason Leggett of Carrollton. She has an older sister, Bethany, 21, who is a senior in college. She is a member of the Carrollton High School marching and concert band, Spanish Club, National Honor Society and the Caring Helping Sharing Club. She was a member of the girls

Carrollton High School band members were recognized for their accomplishments, dedication and musical talents during the annual high school/eighth grade concert, held April 21 in the high school performing arts center. Special awards Tobias Barnhart and Kole White received Director’s awards.  “Over the last four years, he’s shown great improvement. It’s been a please to watch him grow,” Director Dave Dickerhoof said in presenting Barnhart his award. “Kole has taken

Fighting McCook Veterans of Foreign War Post 3301 recognized winners in the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests.  Winners and their families were treated to a dinner prepared by the VFW Auxiliary. Awards were presented by VFW Post 3301 Quarter Master Jim Newbold and Auxiliary President Tammy Newbold.  Elizabeth V. Mayle, a Carrollton High School student, was recognized as District 6 Voice of Democracy winner and Ryan S. Barnett,

Carrollton High School will present the play “Clue On Stage” March 24, 25 and 26 in the high school performing arts center. Performances are at 7 p.m. each night.Tickets are $5. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call 330-627-2134 or visit the high school office.Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro Parker Brothers board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The

Students at John Gregg Elementary are gaining a sense of responsibility by assisting school leaders and staff members with some of their tasks. A student aide program began in February to help fulfill goals within the Edison Local School District’s five-year strategic plan. One goal is to build and protect a school culture where all staff and students accept responsibility in cultivating a respectful, safe and supportive school and classroom

Oooh and oooh – “the Winningest Walloping Waltzing Whiz-zinger” is coming to Carrollton Feb. 24-26 at 7 p.m. Seventy Carrollton students, all thinkers of strange and wonderful things, bring Dr. Seuss originals from the page to the stage with the production of “Seussical, JR.” From the jungle of Nool to Kalamazoo, students will unlock imaginations when they bring the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La

By Eric Lowe CCM Contributor Edison Local Superintendent Bill Beattie praised the efforts of a bus driver involved in an accident last Wednesday on SR 43 in East Springfield. Beattie said no students were injured, thanks to the skills of driver Vanessa Scott. An exclusive video of the incident taking place shows both tires, hub, and axle on the driver side detaching from her bus and flying into oncoming traffic,

Members of the 2022 Carrollton High School Winter Sports Homecoming Court were named last week, with the crowning of the king and queen set for this Friday. Royalty will be crowned between the junior varsity and varsity contest between Carrollton and West Branch Jan. 21. The junior varsity contest begins at 5:30 p.m. Members of the court are shown above. From left are: Levi Crider, freshman; Dakota Ketchum, sophomore; Collyn

By Carol McIntire Editor Retiring Carrollton Schools Treasurer Roxane Mazur was recognized during the Dec. 14 meeting and her replacement named. Mazur, who is retiring Dec. 31 with 27 years of service, will be replaced by Amy Spears, who served as assistant treasurer under Mazur. Spears’ hiring is pending receipt of a valid treasurer’s license and will be for the period of Jan.1, 2022, through July 31, 2025. The board

Several students were inducted into the Malvern High School National Honor Society recently. They included (front from left): Frank McClelland, Shane Rodgers, Samuel Foster, Seth Kandel, Daniel Untch, Ibai Garcia-Echeverria and Tristan Phillips. Back row: Marella Smith, Maddie Powers, Isabelle Witherow, Savannah Klotz, Gabrielle Ritter and Abigail Young. Absent Rhea El-Hayek.

The Carrollton High School National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony was held recently at the high school. Twenty-nine students were inducted. Parker Varney, president of the Carrollton chapter, served as emcee. Erin King, vice president, spoke on scholarship; Jessi Cramer, secretary, service; Josie Burgett and Kendall Mallarnee, historians, leadership and character, respectively. The chamber chorus performed the Star Spangled Banner, CHS alma mater and “Be A Light.” Jason Paxton serves

‘Do you take teachers out into the Everglades with you?’ By Carol McIntire Editor Students in Kay Russell’s fifth grade class at Carrollton Elementary closed out the 2021 school year by accompanying their teacher on a trip to the Everglades without leaving their school desks. Russell and the students were part of an educational experience made possible by COVID-19. Yes, the coronavirus made the trip possible by forcing school districts

The Buckeye Career Center Foundation awarded 21 scholarships to Buckeye Career Center seniors. The presentations were made May 5 at Buckeye Career Center. The scholarships are unique as the money can be used for more than just higher education. “We are one of a very few scholarships that can be used for tools of their trade or adult vocational education,” explained Kimberly Hobart Fleming, Buckeye Foundation trustee and recognition awards

Josh Knipp and Hope Culp were named Carrollton High School April Students of the Month. Knipp is the son of Joe and Rae Knipp of Carrollton. He has two older brothers, ages 22 and 23. He played football and enjoys hunting and fishing. Knipp plans to attend Kent State University and have a career with the State Highway Patrol. Who has influenced him and why? “My dad because he taught

Pick up a copy of The Messenger on newsstands this afternoon! The windows of Carrollton Elementary School on 3rd St. NE, showcase the natural beauty of the monarch butterfly and are certain to bring on a smile and words of awe to those who drive by. What people may not realize is that there is more to the windows than meets the eye…much more.

Students in the Carroll Hills high school class recently created Easter flowers to present to senior citizens. The class made about 350 flowers using paper napkins and glued a piece of chocolate candy in the center. The flowers were delivered to the Carroll County Friendship Center March 31, the last day of the 2021 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month celebration. The theme was “Inclusion is within Everybody’s Ability.”  Each person who

Madeline Hoogstraten and Thomas Rutledge were named Carrollton High School students of the month for March. Hoogstraten is the daughter of Amy Hoogstraten of Carrollton. She is a member of the marching, concert and jazz bands; CHS (Caring Helping Sharing) Club, drama club, ladies ensemble and chamber chorus and National Honor Society. She enjoys creative writing and playing video games. She plans to attend Carnegie Mellon University to study writing

By Jacquie Humphrey CCM Correspondent The Conotton Valley Board of Education met twice last week to discuss upgrades to the much-anticipated Rocket Center. The plans for the facility were downsized last spring in the wake of possible Rover tax reductions and the uncertainty of COVID-19. For the past several months the board has been reconsidering some of the reductions as the Rocket Center moves closer to completion. Last week they

Carrollton Youth wrestlers competed at the Bulldog Open in St. Clairsville Feb. 27. The team placed third out of 23 teams. Wrestlers are shown above. They include (front from left): Masen Wood, Austin Newsome, Camden Poole and Rykr Plunket. Row two: Taylor Fewkes, Nick Sampson, Joanna Hart and Kadence Ullman. Row three: Logan Sampson, Jaxon Sutton, Noah Jenkins, Jayden Sutton, Levi Kiko, Cohen Little, Michael Ullman and Gavin Godfrey.

Buckeye Career Center (BCC) has named the March Student of the Month recipients. The Adult Education Student of the Month is Medical Assisting AM student Micah Busby of Bowerston. Busby is a Conotton Valley graduate and has volunteered for Community Hospice. She enrolled in Medical Assisting after taking the high school Intro to Nursing program at BCC. Her instructor, Sandy Moss nominated her for the honor. “Micah is an excellent

Five Carrollton High School students recently qualified for the Ohio Speech and Debate State Finals to be held virtually March 5 and 6. According to Alzana Nuzzolillo, CHS Speech and Debate instructor, students throughout Ohio competed the entire season virtually using Zoom and NSDA Campus, a platform similar to Google Meet.  CHS will compete live, but virtually, in the state tournament. Qualifiers include: 1. Senior Devin Tipton, son of Jeff and Darla Tipton,

At Minerva: Michael Porter, an eighth grade student at Minerva Middle School, became the spelling bee champion Feb. 3 after spelling the word “foolscap” correctly in the 13th round. He will advance to the Regional Spelling Bee March 6 at GlenOak High School Theater and potentially to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the spring. Isiah Willison, a sixth- grader, was the runner up. Students qualified for the competition by