Lorain City Schools Board Approves Donations, New Contracts, and Policy Updates
LORAIN — The Lorain City Schools Board of Education met on September 8, 2025, at Lorain High School, where board members approved new contracts, personnel changes, policy updates, and significant donations aimed at supporting students, programs, and district operations. Donations Top $13,000 Treasurer’s reports highlighted more than $13,000 in new Continue Reading
UPDATE: Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Releases New Details on Westwood Elementary Lockdown Arrest
ELYRIA — Westwood Elementary School went into lockdown Thursday afternoon after a parent reported seeing a man with a gun in the school’s parking lot, according to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the school just after 12:00 p.m. and arrived within six minutes of the initial call. Continue Reading
Beyond Public School: Education Choices for Ohio Families
they actually have. While public schools serve most families, they aren’t the only path available and finding the right fit can make a world of difference in a child’s education. Whether you’re seeking more flexibility, a specialized learning environment, or alternative teaching styles, understanding every option is one of the Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Board of Education: July 2025 Meeting Recap
Lorain City Schools Board of Education: July 2025 Meeting Recap The Lorain City Schools Board of Education held three public meetings in July 2025: on July 7, July 14, and July 29. Key decisions covered student transportation, levy renewals, staffing updates, and infrastructure repairs. July 7, 2025 – Special MeetingIn Continue Reading
Lorain Schools Announce New Start Dates, Schedules, and Supply Events
LORAIN, OHIO — With summer winding down, Lorain City Schools is preparing for the start of the 2025–2026 school year by rolling out significant changes to school schedules, transportation eligibility, and student support programs. The district’s Titan Talk newsletter and its online Back-to-School Hub outline everything families need to know Continue Reading
Lorain Schools May Enter Deficit Without Levy Renewal, Forecast Shows
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education reviewed the district’s updated five-year financial forecast during a special meeting, revealing that the district may enter a deficit as early as fiscal year 2028 if existing tax levies are not renewed. According to the presentation, Lorain City Schools is currently operating with Continue Reading
Thousands of Meals at Risk: Lorain Children Face Cuts in School Food Programs
By Erik Jones | Lorain Daily Thousands of Lorain students could lose access to free school meals under the Ohio House’s latest budget draft, which slashes funding for hunger assistance and removes key meal support provisions for schools with high poverty rates. One of the most significant changes is the Continue Reading
GOP Budget Slashes School Funding, Lorain Schools Face Devastating Cuts
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter LORAIN, OH – The Ohio House Republicans’ newly unveiled budget proposal has sent shockwaves through Lorain County, with drastic cuts to public school funding threatening to destabilize the already fragile educational landscape. After months of uncertainty and conflicting statements, House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Continue Reading
Ohio Governor Signs Contentious Higher Education Overhaul into Law
By Aaron Knapp, Staff Writer COLUMBUS, OH – In a move that has ignited fierce debate across Ohio’s academic landscape, Governor Mike DeWine has signed into law the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (Substitute Senate Bill 1). The Republican-backed legislation, enacted over the strenuous objections of Democrats, university professors, and Continue Reading
Lorain City Schools Announces Spring Break Schedule and Important Updates
Lorain, OH – Lorain City Schools has announced its upcoming spring break schedule, providing families and students with essential information regarding closures, available services, and important academic deadlines. Spring Break Dates: Students and staff will be on spring break from Monday, March 31, 2025, through Friday, April 4, 2025. Classes Continue Reading