Midview Selects Principal Chad Heuser to Lead District as Superintendent
GRAFTON — Midview Local School District has selected Chad Heuser as its next superintendent, promoting the current high school principal to the district’s top leadership position effective Aug. 1, 2026. Heuser’s appointment will be formally approved during a special Board of Education meeting scheduled for April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Continue Reading
North Ridgeville Students Beat 3,600 Entries to Win Regional Stop the Hate Contest
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A group of North Ridgeville middle school students earned regional recognition after winning the middle school songwriting contest in the Maltz Museum’s Stop the Hate program, beating out more than 3,600 student submissions from over 150 schools across Northeast Ohio. The winning students were part of Ms. Continue Reading
Elyria School Board Approves Reduction in Force for Teachers, Staff and Administration
The Elyria City School District Board of Education approved multiple reduction in force resolutions Tuesday night affecting administrators, certified staff and classified employees as district officials continue addressing ongoing financial challenges. The formal action came during the board’s April 22 meeting, where Superintendent Ann Schloss introduced three separate resolutions tied 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
Elyria High Lockdown Issued After Threat Student Flees and Is Captured by Police
ELYRIA — Elyria High School was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported threat involving a student prompted a police response, according to the Elyria Police Department. Police said a School Resource Officer received information around 11:55 a.m. regarding a potential threat involving a high school student. The officer responded Continue Reading
School Districts Report Major Financial Losses During Lorain County Budget Meeting
LORAIN — School districts across Lorain County reported significant financial losses and growing concerns about future funding during a recent meeting of the Lorain County Budget Commission, where officials reviewed school budgets for the upcoming fiscal period. The meeting, held as part of the county’s annual budget process, brought together Continue Reading
Lockdown at Lorain Middle School Prompts Police Response Thursday
LORAIN — A lockdown was issued Thursday at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School after an incident inside the building prompted a police response. According to Lorain Police, officers were called to the school at approximately 11:26 a.m. on March 26, 2026, for a reported fight in progress. Police said an Continue Reading
Lorain School Board Members Clash During Meeting Over Public Comment
LORAIN — A disagreement between Lorain City School District Board of Education members unfolded during a recent meeting following public comments from multiple speakers addressing district communication and staffing concerns. The exchange followed criticism from Julie Garcia, president of the Lorain Education Association, who spoke about a statement she said Continue Reading