Education

Leah Gredvig, left, and her son, Elliott Gredvig, 4, both of Sidney, attend the Jim Gill Family Concert at Sidney Middle School. The performance was held on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

PIQUA — Many students and parents feel anxious about filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To assist applicants through the process, Edison State Community College will host several FAFSA completion sessions. Current students, prospective students, and community members are invited to attend.

PIQUA — The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has once again granted accreditation to Edison State Community College’s Child Development Center, according to a press release from the college.

Riverside Elementary students recently celebrated the 100th day of school. To celebrate the day, students did special activities throughout the day. Other students dressed up for the occasion.

DEGRAFF — Kindergarten registration will be held April 4-5 for prospective students in the Riverside Local School District. A child must be 5 years old on or before Aug.1. Parents/guardians should bring birth certificate, Social Security Card, medical/shot record, custody papers (if applicable), and proof of residence to the registration. Parents/guardians must call Riverside Elementary at 937-585-5891 ext. 4310, to set up an appointment time for the child.

KENT — A total of 8151 Kent State University full-time students were named to the dean’s list for superior academic achievement during the 2023 Fall semester.

SIDNEY — The 2024-25 school year will be here before you know it. Planning at Christian Academy School is already underway. An information night will be held for parents with children in grades K-12 who are interested in learning more about the school. The event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

SIDNEY — Christian Academy Schools, a non-denominational Christian school located at 2151 W. Russell Road, Sidney, will conduct kindergarten screening on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Children are eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2024 if they have reached the age of 5 before Aug. 1, 2024. The screening will take approximately 1½ hours. When coming to the screening the children will be asked to do various activities demonstrating kindergarten readiness.

SIDNEY — The 2024 Community Foundation of Shelby County scholarship applications are now available to local high school seniors and adult students pursuing college, trade and technical schooling. Online applications are accessed at commfoun.com, where students can apply for some of the 90 local scholarship funds awarding more than $380,000.

BOWLING GREEN – Showcasing a day in the life of a Falcon, Bowling Green State University will hold its 29th annual Presidents Day Open House for prospective students and their families from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19.