What Is the ‘Senior Assassin’ Game? Why You Might See It in Your Neighborhood

A game played by high school seniors across the country is drawing increased attention this spring, with police departments in multiple states issuing warnings about how it can appear to the public. The game, commonly known as “Senior Assassin,” is a long-standing tradition among graduating students. Participants are assigned a Continue Reading

Lorain City Schools Not Participating in New Ohio Attendance Dashboard

A new statewide tool designed to track student attendance in near real time has launched in Ohio, but Lorain City Schools are not currently participating in the system. The dashboard, announced by the Ohio Department of Health in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, provides weekly updates Continue Reading

Elyria Schools Continue $9 Million Reduction Plan as Officials Weigh Possible Levy

Elyria City Schools officials provided an update on the district’s ongoing $9 million reduction plan during the April 1 Board of Education meeting, while also signaling that a potential levy could be considered later this year. Treasurer Colleen Aholt told board members that cost-saving measures tied to personnel changes and Continue Reading

Lorain Schools Issue Layoff Notices to 106 Teachers as Cuts Take Effect

Lorain City Schools began issuing layoff notices this week to more than 100 teachers, marking a significant step in previously announced districtwide staffing cuts tied to ongoing budget challenges. According to union leadership, a total of 167 positions are being eliminated across the district, including 106 teaching positions. The majority Continue Reading