Students learn about local job opportunities
By Kimberly Pistone
75 students from Upper Miami Valley heading to State Science Day
PIQUA — A total of 130 students from Miami, Darke, Shelby and Champaign Counties competed in the Ohio Academy of Science Upper Miami Valley District Science Day, held at Edison State Community College, Piqua, Ohio on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Students exhibited projects in science, technology, engineering and mathematics which they worked on from September through February of this year. The Science Day (Fair) program has been in Ohio since 1949. Students who complete and present a science or engineering project at a local science fair in their school, or at a county event, may qualify to compete at the District level.
JC students to present ‘The Sound of Music’
JACKSON CENTER — “The Sound Of Music” will be performed by Jackson Center Local School students March 14-17.
I’m leaving Sidney High School ‘known’
By Austin Yates
Ohio School Boards Association Southwest Region to host spring conference
XENIA — Public school board members, administrators, staff, students and guests from across southwestern Ohio will meet in Xenia at Greene County Career Center on March 7 for the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Southwest Region Spring Conference. The region hosts two conferences a year, one in the spring and one in the fall.
Don’t look at the trees
By Graham Van Tilburgh
FCCLA members carry out ‘Cups and Cuddles’ service project
JACKSON CENTER — Members of the Jackson Center/UVCC FCCLA chapter have been collaborating with students, staff, FCS Classes, FCCLA members, The Fish Pond Food Pantry, Rustic Hope and the Shelby County Animal Shelter to carry out a service project called “Cups and Cuddles.” The project idea was born out of the latest craze over fancy drinkware, such as Stanley’s and Owala’s.
Kindergarten screening set for March 20
RUSSIA — Russia Local School kindergarten screening will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Children are eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2024 if they have reached the age of five before Aug. 1, 2024.
Anna HS to present Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory musical
ANNA — On March 8, 9, and 10, the Anna High School Drama Club will present Anna’s 56th musical production, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”
Upper Valley Career Center has positive impact on students, adults
PIQUA — Upper Valley Career Center continues to expand Career and Technical Education opportunities which encourage business partnerships, increase enrollment and positively impact high school and adult students.