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Q U A R T E R L Y
In This Issue
Superintendent’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 2
National Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 3
Preparing for College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 6
Spelling Bee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 8
Child Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 9
Important Enrollment/Registration Dates Pg 9
Thanks - Military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 10
Scotties in the Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 11
Academic All A’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 12
Elementary Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 14
Guidance Services in our Schools - Page 4 & 5
Issue #3
Tri-Valley Local School District
February 2014
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A message
from the superintendent . . .
As we begin the second half of the school year, the winter weather is playing a major role in our day to day operations. As of press time today, we have used seven
calamity days and only have one more “Blizzard Bag” day to go before we will begin making up days. However, the current school year requirements and calamity
day provisions in the law will all change with the start of the 2014-15 school year.
All school districts in Ohio will convert to a minimum number of hours rather
than days which will provide local districts with much more control in building
their yearly calendars. The district calendar committee is currently revisiting the
2014-15 school year calendar to make some revisions that will have a positive
impact on Tri-Valley residents. Calamity Days will become a thing of the past in
terms of being excused by the State of Ohio, but they will certainly still exist.
I am often asked by residents why schools cancel and delay on a more frequent basis than they did in the “old days.” The one major reason for that is the likelihood
of a lawsuit. After being found negligent in a 1992 Ohio Supreme Court decision,
an Ohio school district was forced to pass a levy in order to pay a $4.8 million
settlement to the victim of a school bus accident that occurred during questionable weather in Paulding County, Ohio. This landmark decision has drastically
impacted the decision making of schools during severe weather and has created
an environment where local school districts try to stick together when making
weather related decisions.
The Tri-Valley School District in partnership with four other school districts in
the region was recently awarded a Straight A Grant from the Ohio Department
of Education. Other districts in our $5.1 million partnership include Maysville,
Noble Local, Northern Local, and Rolling Hills Local Schools. This grant will
help to credential our teachers to teach dual enrollment courses that earn both
high school and college credit. It will also be used in partnership with Zane State
to create a two year gas and oil education program for juniors and seniors in high
school. And finally, we will be creating a one year Commercial Driver’s License
training and testing center for high school seniors who wish to obtain their CDL
during their senior year of high school. We are very excited about these opportunities and I look forward to sharing more information with TV residents as soon
as more details are available.
Mark K. Neal, Superintendent
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National Honor Society
The National Honor Society, or NHS, is a prestigious
nationwide organization in the United States consisting
of many chapters in high schools across the country.
Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. In addition, NHS chapters
typically elect officers, who, under the supervision of the
chapter advisor, coordinate and manage the chapter as
a student organization, providing service to both school
and community.
Tri-Valley High School’s NHS Chapter follows guidelines set forth by the national organization in its
selection of members. Students are eligible beginning
their junior year if they have a cumulative grade point
average of 3.75 or above. Students must also
demonstrate leadership, good character and a need to
have accumulated at least 25 hours of community
service. After completing and submitting an
application in October, students are selected for
membership by a faculty council of 5 members at the
high school. The annual induction ceremony is held in
November with the entire high school student body, staff
members and families present.
Once selected, students are committed to complete 24
hours of service a year through National Honor Society
activities and maintaining their grade point average. The
organization is supervised by Ms. Kelley Maddox and
this year’s elected officers lead the organization’s direction with service projects of their choice. The group has
chosen to be responsible for the paper recycling program,
making weekly collections from classrooms and placing
paper in the recycling bins that are not on-site behind
the high school. The group also participated in freshman orientation in August, passing out schedules, giving
tours and promoting student involvement in extra-curricular activities. In October, NHS team up with Ruriteen to raise money for cancer awareness. Over $3,000
was raised this year and the money was donated to a local cancer organization. In November, after twenty-five
new members were inducted, the group participated in
a Christmas project at Willow Haven Nursing Home.
Students volunteered at the home on two different
occasions after school and attended Willow Haven’s
Christmas party to pass out gifts purchased by NHS
members and funds raised during a Steak N’ Shake
Fundraiser held in September. Tri-Valley High School’s
NHS is off to a great start and hopes to accomplish
much more before the end of the 2013-2014 school
year.
Current Members: Sarah Holdren (President), Sarah Ardrey
(Vice-President), Alex Weingarth (Secretary), Michael Rozsa
(Treasurer), Devin Dickson, Bebe Faulhaber, Cody Harris,
Hailey Jenkins, Shiloh Jones, Alaina Spears, Sydney Sterling.
New Inductees: Johanna Allison, Kaylee Antill, Frazier
Baker, Logan Bash, Elizabeth Beattey, Payton Bevard,
Allison Farmer, Abbie Finnell, Matthew Gray, Lauren
Hartnell, Layne Hartnell, Nick Hernandez, Olivia Kerekes,
Kade Kowalski, Sarah Ludinich, Megan Penrose,
Aubrey Richards, Samantha Rodgers, Daniel Scott, Nicholas
Slaboden, Alaina Swope, Emily Watson, Rebecca Wheeler,
Lorin Wise, Haley Wyatt.
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Guidance Services
for the district buildings
The goal of the guidance counselors at Tri-Valley is to help
every student succeed. Working with students, parents
and teachers by facilitating conferences, helping to plan
schedules, giving curriculum and scholarship guidance, and
more. Our counselors do their best to meet the needs of the
Tri-Valley students at each grade level.
Elementary Buildings
Although the elementary buildings do not have full-time guidance
counselors, Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Dodd provide school counseling
services on an as needed basis. Some of the services provided are:
* Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective
social skills
* Multicultural/diversity awareness
* Individual and small group counseling
* Individual/family/school crisis intervention
* Conflict resolution
The counselors recently made a presentation to staff and students at Dresden Elementary regarding diversity.
Middle School Guidance Office
Linda Miller is employed by Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center as the Student Support Advisor for Tri-Valley Middle School. Mrs. Miller received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Kent State University. Prior to accepting
her current position at the middle school, she worked in Case Management at Muskingum County Children Services, was
the Director of Social Services at the Arbors of Marietta, was a licensed social worker for the Genesis Health Care System and
served as an Intervention Specialist at Nashport Elementary.
Mrs. Miller’s responsibilities at the middle school include scheduling, OAA Testing Committee and Mid East Mobile Lab
activities. She has also initiated a middle school peer tutoring group which currently consists of 24 tutors. Her goal is to work
closely with teachers, parents, students and administrators to guide students to become lifelong learners and ultimately responsible, caring, productive members of society.
High School Guidance Office
Counselor Assignments: Counselors are assigned to
students by their last names. Counselor assignments for the
2013-2014 school year are as follows:
(A-M) Mr. Brent Wilson - Mr. Wilson has been in education for 11 years.
This is his 5th year at Tri-Valley High School. He served as a middle school counselor prior to being at the high school. Mr.
Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor as well as a school counselor. His email address is [email protected]
(N-Z) Mrs. Charity Dodd - Mrs. Dodd has been in the education field for the past 13 years. She was a business teacher and
earned her Master’s in School Counseling from the University of Dayton. She used her counseling skills to work as a 21st
Century Coordinator in which she ran a program funded through a grant that provided before and after school programming
for students who attend high poverty schools. This is her first year at Tri-Valley high school. Her email address is cdodd@
tvschools.org
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Sharon Clegg, secretary, has worked for the Tri-Valley High School guidance office for 14 years. Her many duties include:
maintaining permanent folders and transcripts, enrolling new students, tracking students who attend the vocational school and
post secondary schools, and entering state-required student information.
Counseling Website: Visit the TVHS Guidance Office online at http://www.tvschools.org/
Click on Tri-Valley High School
Click on School Departments
then Select Guidance
Scholarships, college fair dates, and special programs that the guidance office has been notified of are posted on the site. Information on the SAT/ACT are listed there as well. Students and parents are encouraged to utilize the web site as a beneficial
resource, and to obtain the most up-to-date information. You can also follow them on Twitter@TVHSGuidance.
First Semester Highlights at the High School
The past few months have been extremely busy for the counseling office. The office is abuzz as students begin the college
application process. Mrs. Clegg has been printing transcripts to be sent to colleges, while the counselors have been diligently
writing letters of recommendation and filling out counselor evaluations.
Individual Senior Meetings - The counselors met with each senior to discuss post-secondary plans and credits for graduation.
Peer Tutoring Program - This year the counseling office started a Peer Tutoring Program. Students were encouraged to sign
up as a peer tutor, complete applications and obtain referrals from teachers. Currently, there are fifteen students who are peer
tutors. Teachers have been encouraging students to request a tutor and lately students have been coming in on their own to
request a tutor.
Mid-East Career Center Sophomore Experience - On November 22, sophomores visited the Mid-East Career Center for
“Sophomore Experience.” Students selected programs they wished to visit at the school and Mid-East students led the tours
through the requested programs.
Freshman Individual Meetings - The counselors have started meeting with freshman students to build a four-year plan.
Students discuss their goals while in high school such as wanting to attend the career center or wanting to earn an Honor’s
Diploma.
Second Semester Highlights at the High School
OGT - March 2014
The Ohio Graduation Test is the high school graduation
examination given to sophomores in Ohio.
Post Secondary Educational Options Planning Meeting Feb 27, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafetorium.
College Goal Sunday - February 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Zane State College/OUZ Campus Center
ACT/SAT Upcoming Dates: February 8, April 12, June 14,
2014
College Night . . . Invest in your future
March 13, 2014 - 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Zane State OUZ Campus Center
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Preparing for College
Post Secondary Educational Options Planning
Meeting
Feb 27, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafetorium.
PSEO (Post Secondary Educational Options) allows students
the opportunity to take college classes while in high school.
This can be done in two ways. Traditional PSEO courses are
taken directly at a college. Credit for courses taken are applied
to the high school graduation requirements and appear on a
college transcript as well. PSEO can be done at numerous
schools, but most Tri-Valley students attend the local options
of Ohio University Zanesville, Zane State College, Muskingum
University, Ohio State University-Newark and COTC.
Each college requires a certain cumulative high
school grade point average and usually
requires that students take a placement
test in order to be accepted into the
program. A complete list of requirements are listed on the guidance
webpage.
The second option is called Dual
Enrollment. This allows students to
earn college credit by taking courses
within the high school setting. Some
of our teachers have been approved
by Zane State College to be certified
as college professors. Tri-Valley teachers
will teach the Zane State College curriculum within their own high school classes. As
a result, students can earn college credit from Zane
State College for these courses. Tri-Valley currently
offers Human Physicology and Anatomy via this program but
plan to expand the offerings for the 2014-15 school year. Both
options, including books and tuition are free to the student.
ACT/SAT Upcoming Dates:
February 8, April 12, June 14, 2014
The ACT and SAT are assessments used by colleges and universities nationwide to predict student college readiness and to
award scholarships. All Ohio colleges/universities accept the
ACT which is why most Tri-Valley students focus on it. The
Muskingum County Community Foundation offers a class to
help prepare for the ACT on the Sunday prior to each test date.
The cost is $25.00. For more information go to mccf.org.
College Goal Sunday
February 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zane State College/
OUZ Campus Center
If your student is currently enrolled in college or plans to
attend, you might want to participate in this seminar. Representatives will be on hand to help parents and students
complete the FAFSA on line. The FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid) is used by the U.S. Department of
Education to determine your Expected Family Contribution
(EFC) by conducting a “need analysis” based on financial
information, such as income, assets and other household
information. The results are transmitted to the financial
aid offices of the schools that you list on your application.
FAFSA is used by nearly all colleges and universities to
determine eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored
financial aid, including grants, educational
loans, and work-study programs. Those
families planning to attend should take
their income tax information.
College Night . . .
Invest in your future
March 13, 2014 - 6:00
to 8:30 p.m. at the Zane
State College OUZ Campus
Center
On Thursday, March 13, 2014,
college access and education
professionals will share their resources by bringing together experts in
the field of high school counseling, college
admission, and financial aid to offer an informative,
educational evening for students and parents. Students/
parents will choose three sessions to attend from a variety
of topics. They will have the opportunity to mingle with
presenters and ask questions. All attendees will receive a
selection of handouts with information relevant to students
and parents at every stage of the college preparation process. The evening is a community service project developed
by area county high school counselors to provide parents
the tools necessary to help their children choose an appropriate post secondary education. Scholarship Central and
the Muskingum County Community Foundation are also
lending their financial support to the project. The evening
will wrap up with door prizes and scholarships. Currently,
19 scholarships have been confirmed for the evening. To
reserve your choice of sessions, register online at www.mccf.
org or with your high school counselor before February 28.
There is no charge for the evening. A complete listing of
seminars is listed on the following page.
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Thursday, March 13, 2014
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6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Zane State College/Ohio University - Zanesville
Campus Center
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Agenda:
Registration:
5:45 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:05 p.m.
7:40 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
To reserve your choice of sessions, register online at www.mccf.org or with your high
school counselor until February 28.
Registration Opens
Welcoming Remarks
First Session
Second Session
Third Session
Wrap up (presentation of
door prizes & Scholarships)
If you have questions, please contact your high school counselor or Scholarship Central at
(740) 453-5192 or [email protected]
* Student winner must be present to claim a scholarship
Sessions - Choose Three of the Following
All Grades
Create the Life You Can’t Wait to Love (Barry Ross, Mid-East CTC)
What careers have the fastest projected growth? What “to do” and what “not to do” to land that
perfect job? Most college interviewers and job interviewers know within 30 seconds if you are the
right fit for them. What are they looking for?
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Meeting Students’ Special Needs in College (Connie Zang, COTC/OSU Newark and Mary Ritzert,
Muskingum University)
It is important to be proactive in college if you are a student with special needs. Attend this
session for tips on how to find the help you need to be a successful college student.
Athletics in College: Navigating the Recruiting Process
Open discussion on the recruiting process.
Juniors and Below
Why Should I Consider a two-year College? (Jamie Clark, Zane State College)
Two year colleges offer many interesting degrees and opportunities to transfer. Learn about
several careers that you can obtain with an Associate’s Degree.
How to Start the College Search Process, Tips on Choosing the Right College for You
and How to do a Campus Visit (Jason Howard, Ohio University-Zanesville)
This session will give you hints on where to start your college search and how to make that final decision. You
will find out what you should ask when you visit a campus. This session will share effective tips that will help
you make the best choice for college!
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College Admission Testing: The ACT (Consultant from ACT State Organization)
Most students in this area take the ACT to meet college admission testing requirements. Learn
about the ACT program, including how to prepare for the test and getting your best score.
Where Do I Start (Jody Burchett, Zane State College) Just starting the college application process
or the first in your family to attend college? This session will give you a jump start on applying
and preparing for your first year of college.
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OCIS Presentation (Ryanne Hartman, Career Assessment Specialist, Mid-East CTC)
Learn about all the things that OCIS (Ohio Career Information Services) has to offer to help with
career exploration, planning and decision making.
Juniors and Seniors
Admissions: College Application and Acceptance Processes (David Johnson, Ohio University and Kristin Laing, Wheeling Jesuit University) These presenters will discuss application procedures
at various types of public and private institutions.
Student Involvement and Living on Campus (Muskingum University Residence Life Staff)
Living on campus can be fun, however, it also brings some challenges. Come find out what you
should expect when you are a residential student as well as ways you can become involved in
campus life.
Understanding your Financial Aid Package (Amy Gooden, Muskingum University)
Attend this session to learn how colleges package financial aid awards, to accurately compare
your award letters, and to investigate your options for covering what financial aid may not.
Show Me the Money: Tips for Searching for Scholarships (Heather Sands, Scholarship
Central)
Learn new strategies to find scholarship money for college and how to start preparing to be
competitive on your scholarship applications.
Financial Aid - Help with the FAFSA (Amy Gooden, Muskingum University)
Attend this session and get tips on how to complete the FAFSA.
Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors
College Life: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Ohio College Guides)
This session will provide the student with helpful tricks, such as where to find the best
priced books, tutoring services, and other ways to make a student’s college life easier.
Sophomores and Below
Things that are Important to an Admissions Counselor (Jessica Watson, Walsh
University)
At this session, you will discover the most important items a college admissions
counselor considers when reviewing your application.
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Spelling Bee
Recently, all four elementary buildings conducted a 50 word written spelling test for all interested fourth through sixth graders.
The top half of those spellers moved on to oral building bees, which were completed the week of January 13th. The Middle
School also held its oral bee that week. Top qualifiers from each building will then participate in the District Spelling Bee to be
held on February 13 (with a snow date of February 20) at Tri-Valley High School. Adamsville and Frazeysburg Elementaries
will each be sending six contestants. Nashport and Dresden Elementaries and Tri-Valley Middle School will each send ten contestants. The winner from each building’s qualifying round will also take an on line test to determine possible future participation at the state and national level in the Scripps-Howard Bee Program. This year’s qualifying spellers from each building are
listed below.
Adamsville Elementary
Nashport Elementary
Winner: Brayden Better - 6th Grade
Overall Winner - Hannah Moore - 5th Grade
Qualifiers: Elizabeth Day - 4th Grade
Qualifiers: Sophia Miller - 5th Grade
Charlie Lorenz - 4th Grade
Bradley Morris - 5th Grade
Jack Hehr - 5th Grade
Dresden Elementary
Nick Frew - 6th Grade
Andrew Rickett - 5th Grade
Overall Winner - Serenity Mallett - 6th Grade
Blaze Foster - 6th Grade
Aden Schultheis - 5th Grade
Qualifiers: Doak Buttermore - 4th Grade
Hainsley Hatfield - 6th Grade
Dylan Hines - 6th Grade
Samantha Huffman - 4th Grade
Karrie Kenily - 6th Grade
Josey Johnson - 4th Grade
Kaylee Temple - 6th Grade
Cyrus Dittmar - 5th Grade
Laine Welker - 6th Grade
Caleb Fox - 5th Grade
Evan Arnold - 6th Grade
Taylor Cox - 6th Grade
Middle School
Emily Hutcheson - 6th Grade
Building Winner - Aaron Smith - 7th Grade
Faith Prouty - 6th Grade
Qualifiers: Wyatt Arnold - 7th Grade
Riley Bennett - 7th Grade
Frazeysburg Elementary
Zach Clayton - 7th Grade
Building Winner - Braden Harney - 6th Grade
Gabe Hehr - 7th Grade
Qualifiers: Jerzy Frankenberry - 5th Grade
Tyler Kinney -7th Grade
Emma Meadows - 5th Grade
Sean Lacy - 7th Grade
Cade Lemley - 6th Grade
Madison Raver - 7th Grade
Desirae Phelps - 6th Grade
Kane Ludwig - 8th Grade
Grace Thomas - 6th Grade
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Child Find - A Search for All Children with
Disabilities
Intra District and
Open Enrollment
Every school district has the responsibility of seeking out
and identifying children in need of special education services. Although school-age children are identified through
each building’s intervention assistance team and referral
process, parents of children not yet enrolled, who reside
within the Tri-Valley Local Schools boundaries, may not be
aware that services are available.
Tri-Valley Local School District will be
accepting Intra-District and Open Enrollment Applications beginning March 1,
2014. Applications will be availabe online
at www.tvschools.org (click on downloads)
or at any of our buildings on that date. All
applications must be received in the district
office by April 1, 2014. Please submit one
form per child.
What does a disability mean?
For ages birth to 3: an established condition known to
result in delay or a developmental delay.
For ages 3-5: a documented deficit in one or more of the
following developmental areas:
- communication
- vision
- hearing
- motor skills
- social/emotional/behavioral functioning
- self-help skills
- cognitive skills
For ages 5-21: identification of one or more of the following conditions:
- autism
- hearing impairment including deafness
- mental retardation
- multiple disabilities
- orthopedic impairment
- other health impairment
- emotional disturbance
- specific learning disabilities
- speech or language impairment
- traumatic brain injury
- visual impairment including blindness
If you suspect that your child may have a disability, please
contact:
Mr. Jamie Campbell
Special Education Director
Telephone: (740) 754-1442
Fax: (740) 754-6400
Kindergarten Registration
Dates
Adamsville Elementary
Thursday, March 20
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dresden Elementary
Wednesday, March 19
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Frazeysburg Elementary
Tuesday, March 11
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Nashport Elementary
Thursday, March 20
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Welcome Home . . . and thank you
for your service to our country!
Pictured to the left are a trio of Tri-Valley High School
graduates who are glad to be home. L-R are Technical
Sergeant Kyle Bible, Staff Sergeant Marcus Miller and
Staff Sergeant Adam Younkins. All three are members
of the Ohio Air National Guard and assigned to the
220 Engineering Installation Squadron, located adjacent
to Zanesville’s Municipal Airport. The 220th is tasked
with installing communication systems for military bases
and civilian contractors across the globe. Bible and Miller
are both members of the unit’s Electronics section, while
Younkins is a member of the 220th’s Engineering section.
The three returned recently - along with 36 fellow unit members
from a six-month tour to Afghanistan in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom. A welcome home and awards ceremony was held on
Sunday, January 12 at Secrest Auditorium. The event was attended by numerous high-ranking military officers and
civilian state dignitaries. Bible, Miller and Younkins were awarded the Army Commendation Medal for their efforts
overseas, while Bible and Miller also received the Joint Service Achievement Medal. Families and employers of the
deployed airmen were also recognized at the ceremony.
THANK YOU
to our servicemen and women!
FCCLA Cupcake Wars Benefit Honor Flight
Honoring Veterans was the ultimate goal as the Tri-Valley Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
organized Cupcake Wars. Cupcakes Wars competition was between all 145
FCCLA members in Judy Martin’s Family and Consumer Sciences Classes.
Classroom iPads were used to create cupcake designs in the categories of
Patriotic, Tri-Valley Spirit and Fall Inspirations. Best design and most
creative awards were recognized in all categories.
Martin stated “The creative competition was above expectations as
students prepared over 800 cupcakes. Meeting our goal to send
two WWII and Korean Veterans to Washington D.C. was
amazing as the entire school raised $850 for Honor Flight.
Special thanks to all participants and supporters.”
Honor Flight Columbus recognizes our nation’s WWII and Korean
Veterans with a trip to Washington D.C. to visit their war memorials
at no cost to them. The goal is to honor as many selfless “ordinary
people who saved the world.” Honor Flight celebrates their homecoming,
affirming their allegiance and service to our country. You can learn more
about Honor Flight by contacting www.honorflightcolumbus.org
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Scotties in the Spotlight
Featured Staff and Alumni: Judy Martin
Graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1976.
Graduated with Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Home Economics
Education from The Ohio State University in 1980 and 1988 respectively. Received
an Administration Certificate from Ashland University in 1993
Judy states she always wanted to be a teacher. As children, she and her sister (Elaine
Ross, former Dresden Elementary teacher) played “school” and took turns playing
“teacher”. Judy’s parents, Paul and Janet Doughty encouraged the play by purchasing
old school desks and a chalkboard. That chalkboard was their very own 1960’s “Smart
Board.”
Teaching home economics was not decided until Judy’s senior year taking a course
called “Non-Major Home Ec.” Jane Mears Lewis and Karen Henry exemplified the
value of teaching real life skills and solving everyday problems. Students were actively
involved in the classroom and enjoyed learning practical information. Judy realized
with her personal family and 4-H background, this was the profession she would
aspire to.
Immediately after college graduation, Judy was hired to teach Foods and Nutrition
at Zanesville High School. Teaching with Barb Leeper inspired her dedication and
commitment to education and professional development. During the four years at
Zanesville, they collaboratively created a new curriculum and provided students a
diverse education in home economics.
In 1984, Danny Butler, Tri-Valley Biology teacher, personally called Judy to inform
her of an opening at Tri-Valley to teach clothing and child development. Danny
explained Tri-Valley was a great place to teach and once the position was filled it may
not open for years. There was truth in his statement, Judy was hired and has taught
the past 30 years at Tri-Valley High School. Through the years she has witnessed
many educational changes in staff and curriculum. Teaching with Karen Henry and
Lola Crown helped her to realize the value of giving back to your community. Their
love for FHA (currently FCCLA), encouraged Judy to instill leadership in today’s
youth.
In the 1990’s the program name changed and she became a Family and Consumer Science teacher. Today’s courses teach nutrition and wellness and child development; the
clothing course has been replaced with financial fitness, career and college exploration
and skills for living. The Department of Family and Consumer Science historically
has been proactive to meet the needs of students and families as real life challenges
are faced. Teaching a program that has experienced change throughout her career has
inspired Judy to be enthusiastic about teaching and learning the past 34 years.
Judy states her professional and personal success would not have been accomplished
without the love and support of her husband of 32 years, Don Martin. They are the
proud parents of two sons, Elias (Kent State University Junior) and Lucas (deceased
in 1999). Eli is currently pitching for the Kent State Baseball Team so traveling to
baseball games to cheer for him is her favorite hobby. When not at the ball field, she
enjoys gardening or preparing healthy foods with her family.
Mentoring her youngest sister, Ellen Reed (Frazeysburg Elementary teacher) also
inspires her as she works with the next generation of family teachers.
Her advice to today’s students: “Education is a lifelong process, prepare to approach
each day with enthusiasm to learn and make a difference.”
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Adamsville
Grade 2
Callie Baker
Chloe Burns
Braylee Chambers
Bo Dicks
Trinity Freeman
Rian Girton
Ty Heil
Jackson Henry
Maci Hiles
Melania Moore
Tanner Newton
Kloey Palmer
Josie Phalen
Jocelynn Runyon
Karleigh Stotts
Erica Teatak
Mila Thompson
Grade 3
Noah Bowers
Chase Cameron
Ethan Campbell
Kelsie Delong
Emily Ford
Tyler Guerin
Lexi Howe
Crysdeona Lavollo
Gavin Lewis
Tryston Mann
Connor Mitchell
Logan Mozena
Ashlynn Rogers
Kaila Smith
Michael Wheeley
Grade 4
Maison Crawford
Arissa Drake
Austyn Grafton
Kyleigh Hatfield
Aiden Henning
Rhilee Lane
Kortney LeMaster
Mikala Madden
Seryna Mann
Wyatt McElhaney
Derrick Palmer
Rachel Paxson
Sarah Paxson
Hannah Pollock
Faith Ramsey
Conner Ray
Trevin Rush
Grace Shriver
Kyler Spinks
Cameron Welch
Grade 5
Samantha Cross
Ashten Dement
Kiley Devoll
Sadie Green
Andrew Hill
Meghan Knicely
Hannah Moore
Grade 6
Alyssa Baughman
Kamryn Kreis
Audrey Spiker
Adam Tyo
Brielle Vernon
Dresden
Grade 2
Kenzie Albertson
Kyler Brennen
Wyatt Buchanan
Quinn Buttermore
Hikun Carnes
Zoey Coakwell
Cameron Collopy
Alexis Conrad
Addison Davis
Sylvie Devore
Eva Dittmar
Elle Folden
Sandy Gill
Shelby Harmon
Nevaeh Hood
Destiny Hottinger
Elizabeth Mjolhus
Jaxon Moore
Dylan Pierce
Maranda Prouty
Braxton Rhodes
Kylie Roberts
Haley Rutan
Emerson Sandbrink
Lillie Schott
Samuel Schott
Colton Slaughter
Rochelle Squires
Emily Stanford
Evan Unger
Nathan Welsh
Grade 3
Alyssa Bice
Cody Colborn
Mariya Hartung
Makayla Hutchison
Emma Ivey
Lexis Jones
Campbell Miracle
Elijah Murphy
Arpen Parekh
Owen Pettit
Emma Pickens
Reagan Rhodes
Timothy Romine
Jake Slaboden
Kelsea Williams
Jackson Wilson
Allison Wood
Jaxson Wood
Grade 6
Madison Archer
Emma Arnold
Evan Arnold
Braden Baker
Jaxon Baker
Grade 4
Clare Barnhard
Olivia Adams
Jared Birkhimer
Alyssa Ashcraft
Skye Bryan
Mia Bartoli
Bo Buttermore
Ava Bice
Trey Cannon
Doak Buttermore
Madaline Conkle
Blaine Cox
Taylor Cox
Elyssa Dabila
Tyler Hammond
Amanda Druckenbrodt Emily Hutcheson
Gabby Emerson
Macy Jordan
Aubrey Fritter
Jordyne Little
Karlie Graham
Dylan Long
Mackenzie Hartrum
Kinzer Manning
Samantha Huffman
Ryan Meadows
Josey Johnson
Faith Prouty
Emilee Kemp
Camden Ross
Taylor Kendrick
Michael Sciance
Hannah King
Laine Stanchin
Keira Lacy
Luke Swingle
Slate Lentz
Calista Tippet
Janie McLoughlin
James Tolisano
Alicia Ritchie
Nathan Tom
Andrew Robertson Emily Welsh
Cassidy Robison
Keaton Williams
Nathan Sauerbrey
Lauren Wood
Molly Shuphert
Reece Smith
Abby Stanford
Frazeysburg
Trinity Tippett
Grade 5
Riley Albertson
Haeley Barr
Marcus Birkhimer
Saylor Bryan
Rachel Cox
Makenna Cox
Cyrus Dittmar
Caleb Fox
Adian Fritter
Jadyn Hendershott
Hunter Humphrey
Brady Jacobs Bell
Reily Jacobs Bell
Anne Miller
Brooklyn Pitcock
Emma Shumate
Taylar Slaughter
Kelsey Solt
Trinity Vandusen
Clare Waggle
Lauren Wells
Josh Wilkins
Grade 2
Brody Bailey
Olivia Bennett
Mia Claypool
Terrell Darden
Caitlyn Journey
Stephen Krupa
Julie Miller
Leah Pierce
Mackinsey Reeves
Ashton Sensibaugh
Caleb Walters
Sheldin Wilson
Zoey Zeman
Lexi Yester
Grade 3
Trystyn Conklin
Gabby French
Audrey Gee
Landon Harney
Kayte Honabarger
Casey Lemley
Jayden Walker
Jack Winland
Falon Wolford
Grade 4
Kendall Baughman
Madisen Beiers
Lacey Carroll
Grade 5
Jeremy Barnett
Austin Curtis
Abbey Denman
Hayley Durant
Emily Finan
Jerzy Frankenbery
Nicole Harper
Mindi Honabarger
Baylee Johnson
Schawn McDonald
Emma Meadows
Brynn Miller
Abigail Moore
Angela Ramsey
Taylor Richardson
Alyssa Sensibaugh
Eli Shepherd
Reece Smalley
Payton Stires
Grade 6
Daisy Beale
Mariah Clark
Brenna Darden
Braden Harney
Tucker Journey
Darling Kent-Tyson
Lauren King
Cade Lemley
Gabriella Lindsey
Dylan Williams
Seth Zeman
Nashport
Grade 2
Luca Albright
Landyn Andrews
Lexie Ardelian
Ashton Armbruster
Autumn Bailey
Nathan Better
Kylan Brock
Kiah Bryant
Kate Burkhart
Sydney Byers
Sami Cameron
Eric Durant
Gianna Ewert
Elijah Felumlee
Lyla Fisher
Jesi Fuhriman
Mia Fuhriman
Landon Fuller
Daylan Glosser
Joseph Hendershot
Gage Hindel
Traian Hinds
Emma Joseph
Jerin Lacy
Izabella Lazar
Ada Lorenz
Rachel Lowe
Kate Martin
Ethan McClellan
Haili McMannis
Peyton Moore
Erilyn Morgan
Madison Nalbach
Erik Neal
Alaina Paul
Aiden Plummer
Aaliyah Reed
Savannah Rexroad
Karlee Rose
Alivia Ross
Caleb Ross
Bailey Ryan
Alivia Sims
Kaileanna Tolliver
Olivia Whitney
Grade 3
Zayne Andzelik
Ethan Ankrom
Brooklyn Baker
Preston Balyeat
Belle Baughman
Gaige Brailer
Lucas Brocklehurst
Wyatt Brocklehurst
Eden Bryan
Carolyn Buckliew
Madison Burtnett
Landon Butcher
Kaitlen Butler
Lucas Cameron
Jessalyn Carpenter
Julia Cetrone
Paiten Dimond
Ashley Dinan
Makenzie Dickson
Hannah Doyle
Avery Dunn
Macy Flannery
Noelle Flarey
Emma Flint
Aaron Frueh
Dylan Gonzalez
Gavin Hale
Madyson Hannahs
Anna Harris
Ava Harris
Zachary Hollingshead
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Slade Huston
Landen King
Abby Kopcho
Caden Leckrone
Ely Maddox
Keely McCall
Jakob McIntire
Emma McMillen
Kylah Miller
Keyona Murphy
Emmaleigh Newell
Taylor Parr
Jason Patterson
Atlanta Pennington
Emma Pratt
Olivia Rapol
Kailey Ross
Arwyn Rowley
Lahney Searls
Ty Shawger
Connor Shoenleben
Landen Shroyer
Madeline Smith
Raegen Smith
Cassie Spiker
Truman Tarbert
Kirsten Thomas
Leah Thomas
Iliana Tracey
Maddie Watton
Ashlynn West
Jacie West
Ella Whittaker
Luke Wilkinson
Tyalin Woerner
Alison Yingling
Grade 4
Kaleb Boatright
Aidan Brannan
Rogan Brown
Drew Burkhart
Kylee Carames
Amanda Chapman
Shelley Clark
Dominic Delligatti
Trustin Durst
Cooper Fuhriman
Ethan Grundy
Kaleb Hindel
Isaiah Hinds
Savannah Hopper
Haddie Hunter
Ally Ikenberry
Janessa Jewell
Trinity Kelley
Caiden Kinneer
Charles Lorenz
Jackson Luthi
Mason Maxwell
Coleson McCullough
Karlee Mesaros
Grace Moore
Greta Niner
Andy O’Rourke
Ethan Paladino
Anna Paul
David Rankin
Savannah Rapol
Brynli Rowley
Nicholas Rushing
Rohan Schultheis
Davey Smalley
Emma Smeltzer
Teresa Smeltzer
Caleb Swope
Emily Ward
Carter Wehrum
Alexis West
Draven West
Chezney Wilcox
Ella Wilson
Brynna Wolford
Hope Wollard
Tyler Yingling
Grade 5
Kaiden Carpenter
Olivia Combs
Coby Davis
Abby Derwacter
Macey Felumlee
Ava Fisher
Jakob Frueh
Tate Fuhriman
Garrett Hale
Aubrey Harris
Lauren Hassell
Jack Hehr
Trevor Hollingshead
Dakota Lane
Claire Martin
Daylin Mercer
Riley Moore
Anthon Morgan
Jordan Pantaleo
Savanah Presson
Gino Repuyan
Nico Repuyan
Andrew Rickett
Maranda Rose
Parker Schehl
Aden Schultheis
Braden Smith
Bailey Wilson
Grade 6
Brayden Better
Owen Campbell
Maya Dickson
Bryce Dovenbarger
Tyler McClellan
Cameron Mc-
Cullough
Connor McIntire
Alexis McNeal
Brennon Mitchell
Bret Mohler
Megan Myers
Caleb Naugle
Brook Peterson
Dylan Richardson
Drew Richert
Laine Welker
Shelby Zimmerman
Middle School
Grade 7
Dalton Anker
Reagan Baughman
Brayden Beardsley
Chad Bell
Hudson Brown
Cy Burkhart
Anna Curtis
Janessa Dawson
Parker Dinan
Karleigh Dudas
Ethan Evans
Luke Fargus
Garrett French
Megan Hall
Wesley Hatfield
Gabriel Hehr
Dakota Higgins
Brooke Hunter
Emily James
Chase Kendrick
Ashley Knicely
Stephen Kopcho
Noah Krupa
Sean Lacy
Clayton Lambert
Kaden Lawler
Madeline Moyer
Zane Paisley
Landyn Phipps
Thomas Reiss
Dylan Repuyan
Christina Rozsa
Kristina Scheurman
Carson Simpkins
Cade Sterling
Emma Swartz
Ethan Timm
Jesse Vernon
Dillon Wagner
Ciara Wilson
Taya Woerner
Nicholas Wolverton
Hannah Worthington
Grade 8
Meghan Anderson
Morgan Anderson
Cameron Bailey
Lacey Batross
Gabriel Blackstone
Chelsea Brown
Hannah Brown
Lucas Coleman
Tyler Commeans
Jennifer Dannemiller
Sophie Devore
Chase Dinan
Kaelee Dingey
Keylan Dilley
Franchesca Emerson
Shelby Engle
Kailey Felumlee
Dawson Grubbs
Jobin Harney
Sheyenne Harris
Kira Hindel
Aaron Jadwin
Hannah Jenkins
Callie Kirkbride
Nathan Lawler
Colin Lee
Brage McCutcheon
John McElfresh
Jake McLoughlin
Cameron Mercer
Victoria Nason
Andrew Newsom
McKenzie Nezbeth
Gregory Nolder
Ankur Parekh
Randall Pierce
Anna Priest
Alyssa Prince
Caden Sauerbrey
Alyssa Shawger
Nathan Strohacker
Scott Thompson
Chasity Turner
Emily Untied
Hannah Watson
High School
Brittany Huffman
Grade 9
Noah Alfman
Emily Allen
Brecklin Baker
Alizza Bonifield
Annie Brock
Sierra Brown
Landon Campbell
Kaitlin Casey
Jakeb Dinan
Mackenzie Embrey
Bryce Farmer
Hannah George
Mollie George
Ethan Harris
Luke Hernandez
Victoria Jacob
Mackenzie King
Kinley Kreis
Gabrielle Lane
Smanatha Lawler
Kailey Lowe
Menly Lutz
Lexanne Lynch
Avery Miller
Jared Myers
Madeline Myers
Emma Palko
Desire Patterson
Raeanna Payne
Sophie Perrine
Tara Prouty
Austin Redman
Devin Repuyan
Kylee Ritchie
Aaron Ross
Zachary Sanford
Aubrey Schofield
Susan Schooley
Elloria Shaw
Andrew Shepherd
Colin Slaboden
Madeline Spiker
Taya Titchenell
Cooper Waggle
Jennifer Walker
Chloe Williams
Lauryn Wolverton
Riley Lake
Lauren Lynch
Caleb Miller
Ashley Mitchell
Daniel Nahra
Cheyenne Nason
Christian Nezbeth
Logan Nezeth
Mckensea Pape
Sydney Prince
Madyson Reed
Karagan Ross
Courtney Rutter
Katlyn Saunier
Grade 10
Shelby Awalt
Mollie Baker
Remington Beardsley
Cameron Beyers
Shae Burkhart
Abbey Colopy
Austin Dalessandro
Weston Davis
Brianna Dawson
Kyle Dunlap
Chloe Fountain
Bryce Goss
Nicole Green
Logan Hittle
Meagan Humphreys
Graham Schaumleffel
Nathan Smeltzer
Caitlin Trickett
Karma Young
Grade 11
Johanna Allison
Kaylee Antill
Logan Bash
Mackenzie Campbell
Matheu Coleman
Victoria Cowden
Milanya Dowding
Alex Gergely
Matthew Gray
Lauren Hartnell
Layne Hartnell
Olivia Kerekes
Cameron Little
Tristan Mcdermott
Abby Mohler
Aubrey Richards
Dana Roberts
Nicholas Slaboden
Alaina Swoep
Rebecca Wheeler
Grade 12
Jacklyn Bennett
Clarissa Cloutier
Jana Cody
Devin Dickson
Karabeth Dunlap
Jade Hawkins
Sarah Holdren
Shiloh Jones
Kelsey Polen
Michael Rozsa
Kyle Sensabaugh
Alaina Spears
Chelcee Spring
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Elementary Happenings . . .
Pennies Count Project
Dresden Elementary third grades had their annual Pennies
Count Project throughout November and December . . .
their goal being, to help others. In the past, the money has
gone to the Salvation Army and Childrens’ Hospital. One
student came up with the idea this year to help a beloved
teacher and friend, Mrs. Emmigrace Finnell. The students
collected pennies by doing odd jobs like walking dogs,
cleaning the house, helping with laundry and doing dishes.
Some put out containers to collect money, letting family
and friends know that they were collecting money for Mrs.
Finnell. The third grades raised just under $400.00 and
presented Mrs. Finnell with a check and some homemade
cards just before Christmas Break
FETCH
November 13, 2013 was National Financial Literacy
Day. Dresden Elementary invited guest speakers to
share “FETCH” with students. FETCH stands for
Financial Education Teaches Children Healthy Habits.
It was created by the Ohio CPA Foundation to teach
kids basic financial literacy concepts now so they can
better manage their money later in life.
Fifth and Sixth graders participated in an interactive
board game that teaches about budgeting, saving and
spending. Students formed competitive teams for
an adventure through a dog park filled with financial
risks and rewards.
Ancient Civilizations
Mrs. Bright’s 5th Grade Social Studies Class at Dresden
Elementary has been studying the Ancient Civilizations.
Haeley Barr and Riley Albertson (pictured to the right)
expressed a very strong interest in the topic. They created
a power point presentation on the Incas, the Mayas and
the Aztecs. They studied each group and wrote facts with
combined pictures to explain how each group contributed
to society. Additional research included each civilization’s
calendar, foods and animals, ceremonies and rituals they
had as well as the gods they worshiped and the sports they
played. Congratulations on your excellent work!
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Holiday Community Dinner
On December 18, 2013, the first Frazeysburg Holiday
Community Dinner was held at Frazeysburg Elementary.
Over 340 friends and families attended the event. A delicious dinner was served, great holiday music was enjoyed,
and Santa came to visit via the Frazeysburg Fire Truck!
Many community partners coordinated efforts to sponsor
this event and it was a great success. Thanks to everyone
who helped and attended!
“Frozen”
All kindergarten through sixth grade students from
Frazeysburg Elementary went to see the movie “Frozen”
the week before the holiday break. Students contributed
$2.00 each to the cost of the trip. The PTO supplemented the rest of the cost which included a ticket,
popcorn and drink for each child. Everyone had a great
time and really enjoyed the movie. Thank you PTO!
Visiting Author
Children’s author, Jerry Pallotta from Boston, MA visited
Nashport Elementary in December. He shared how
students could make dreams come true with books and
encouraged reading and writing in a fun manner! Students
were able to purchase signed copies of Mr. Pallotta’s books
that day. Pictured to the left is Mr. Polletta with Mrs.
Brownrigg’s 1st grade class pet . . . Spidey, a Chilean Rose
Hair Tarantula!
Be sure to check out upcoming book fairs in our elementaries and middle school . . .
Tri-Valley Middle School: February 24 - 28
Adamsville Elementary: February 24 - 28
Dresden Elementary: April 1 - 5
Frazeysburg Elementary: April 1 - 5
Nashport Elementary: March 10 - 14
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A Sign of the Times
“Boomerang Guy”
On Friday, December 13, the students at Tri-Valley Middle School were
treated to a special assembly in recognition of TVMS being designated a
“School of Promise” by the Ohio Department of Education.
Chet Snouffer, three-time World Champion Boomerang thrower, entertained the staff and students with his remarkable skills. He included
tales of his travels to Australia and around the world as part of the US
National Boomerang Team. Chet challenged the students to dream big
and work hard all while tossing boomerangs! Students and staff also
had the opportunity to show off their skills. We had some students who
picked up the ability to throw successfully, very quickly! As a reward
for their success, Chet gave them boomerangs to take home. It was a
fantastic assembly that we will not soon forget at TVMS. We were all
challenged to never give up, persevere, work hard and enjoy life while
we’re doing it.
It was another great day for Tri-Valley Middle School!
Tri-Valley High School has recently added a new digital sign to the front of the
building thanks to the monetary donations of the classes of 2009-2014.
The sign will be used to inform the community of upcoming events and some
of the great accomplishments that occur
each day at Tri-Valley High School.
Students from multi-media classes will
be involved in managing the informtion placed on the sign, giving them the
opportunity to learn how to animate and
produce digital messages.
Celebration of the Arts Update
Considering the amount of time teachers and students need to prepare for the
Annual Celebration of the Arts, and the number of calamity days we have incurred, we
will not have a district wide Celebration of the Arts program on March 28.
Instead, EACH BUILDING will host their own Celebration of the Arts! This will give
students additional time to complete art projects and prepare for performances.
Please watch your building newsletters and announcements for dates.