Education

North Union changing preschool schedule
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
November 20, 2024
The model for preschool instruction at North Union is changing from two full-days to four half-days per week effective for the 2025-2026 school year. At the regular board meeting on Monday, Deana Adam...
20 years of NUES
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
November 20, 2024
During the tour of the North Union Elementary School prior to the Monday board meeting, staff and board members looked at a display of “20 years of kindergarten” as part of the 20th anniversary celebr...
Work of Fairbanks students to appear in Library of Congress
Education, News
Five Fairbanks students presented a project three years in the making during the Ohio School Board Association’s Student Achievement Fair in Columbus earlier this month. The project, part of the district’s Authentic Learning approach to education, had students interview and record their peers to learn about their stories and experiences. Students pictured from left are Elli Shaffer, Ava Lahmers, Kendole Crozier, Pamela Bosworth and Leo Bosworth. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
November 19, 2024
A group of Fairbanks students presented work to visitors from all over the state this month – work that will also land in the Library of Congress. On Nov. 11, the group of five students attended the O...
Future of junior high considered in JA facility planning
Education, News
The graphic above shows four of the 10 current options Alder's community advisory team is looking at as possible facility configurations. The items in red indicate new buildings or additions. The numbers indicate projected capacity (green) and current capacity (white) for each of the buildings. (Graphic submitted)
By Mike Williamson 
November 18, 2024
As Jonathan Alder works to finish its facility planning, one question the district is facing is whether it should repurpose or demolish the current junior high building. Josh Predovich, with the archi...
Education
November 8, 2024
Featured seniors Aurelia Inskeep By Wesley Paul Aurelia Lynea Inskeep is the daughter of Dora and Michael Inskeep. While in high school, Aurelia has been a leader in the music program. She is a sectio...
Going old school
Education, News
Heather MacLaughlin instructs her third grade students with a pen and paper during the technology outage at Navin Elementary last week. (Photo submitted)
Lessons from COVID helped Marysville teachers stay nimble in face of technology outage last week
By Chad Williamson 
November 4, 2024
When a cyberattack shut down internet access and various affiliated systems at the Marysville School District last week a couple of things helped lessen the blow for staff and students. The first was ...
TIF sees resistance at Jon Alder
Education, News, Plain City
By Mike Williamson 
October 24, 2024
A couple of Jonathan Alder school board members spoke against a proposed tax agreement in Madison County. Although the measure ultimately passed on Monday, it was done by additional board members who ...
NU official wants separation of duties in bidding process
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
October 23, 2024
North Union officials held a conflicting discussion about the importance of updating their policy on bidding requirements. At the regular meeting of the board on Monday, officials held the first readi...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
October 4, 2024
Featured Seniors Paityn Hoskins By Wesley Paul Paityn Hoskins is the daughter of Stephanie and Michael Hoskins. She was active in many clubs and held many leadership positions in high school. She is t...
Education
September 27, 2024
Senior of the Month: Grace Zahn By Sarah Nagy Grace Zahn was chosen by the Fairbanks Staff as a senior of the month. Her teachers say her, “..strong leadership qualities, positive attitude, and kindne...
Marysville keeps four-star status on State Report Card
Education, News
By Chad Williamson 
September 20, 2024
The Marysville School District maintained the same four-star rating on the state report card this year that it received last year, and according to Superintendent Diane Allen, that is a good thing. “I...
Fairbanks raises state report card score
Education, News
By Mike Williamson 
September 18, 2024
State report cards are out and this year shows a higher score for Fairbanks than last year. Superintendent Adham Schirg told the board of education Monday night that the district received a full five ...
NU program focuses on pupil mental health
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
September 17, 2024
The bryt program at North Union Middle School aims to bring resources for student mental health. At the regular meeting of the board on Monday, Halle DuMoulin-Camella, Project AWARE District Program C...
NU staff to see 11% raise over next three years
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
August 5, 2024
North Union School Board negotiated an 11% increase in salary for staff over the next three years. At a special meeting on Wednesday, the board entered into executive session to negotiate contracts as...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
June 12, 2024
Triad Middle School 4th Grading Period Academic Recognition Hall of Fame Recognition (GPA 3.75 - 4.0) *Indicates 4.0 GPA 5th Grade: Layla Brown, Wyatt Etgen, Nico Frasca, Sophia Freimuth, Hallee Hankl...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 27, 2024
Final 2023-24 Seniors of the Month recognized Senior of the Month: Cole Gillespie By Cole Eger Editor’s note: A photo was not submitted for Cole. Cole Gillespie was nominated as senior of the month by...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 11, 2024
TRIAD HIGH SCHOOL third nine WEEKS HONOR ROLL Hall of Fame (4.00-3.750): Kenadie Austin, Ayla Bailey, Hailey Blackburn, Garret Bollack, Ella Campbell, McKenna Cochran, Alyssa Conley, Connor Copley, Pa...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 4, 2024
Third Grading Period Academic Recognition Hall of Fame Recognition (GPA 3.75 - 4.0) *Indicates 4.0 GPA Fifth Grade: Layla Brown, Elizabeth Donohoe, Wyatt Etgen, Nico Frasca, Caylen Gaidowski, Alaira H...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 29, 2024
Cordle, Channell, Willis named Featured Seniors By Clarissa Hamilton Shannon Cordle is the daughter of Jeremiah Cordle and Heidi Burrey. Shannon is a 4-year letterman in soccer and track and the socce...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 23, 2024
Community prepares for total solar eclipse The History and Science By Noah Rhea Solar eclipses have been fascinating humanity for centuries, and Fairbanks Schools are no exception. This month will hig...
Fairbanks High School announces new principal
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
March 19, 2024
After a brief search beginning earlier this year, Fairbanks has found its new high school principal. At the March board of education meeting, school officials voted to confirm the recommendation of Je...
North Union senior will attend West Point
Education, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
March 19, 2024
North Union senior Madelyn Zimmerman, center, was recognized Monday by the district board of education. She was accepted into the United States Military Academy at West Point after high school. Also p...
J.A. Board mulls incentive policy
Education, News, Plain City
By Michael Williamson 
March 13, 2024
The Jonathan Alder Board of Education has a couple of months to review Plain City’s planned Economic Development Incentive Policy (EDIP) before the plan is put in place. Jason Stanford, the village’s ...
NU recieves $400K grant for robotics team
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
March 11, 2024
Ayden Hawkins, (left) a senior at North Union High School, holds up a fireplace circuit he worked on as part of the district’s engineering program. North Union will receive nearly $400,000 from the Oh...
NU teacher a finalist for national FFA award
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
February 29, 2024
North Union High School teacher Tom Jolliff was named as a finalist for Ag Teacher of the Year through the Golden Owl Award. Pictured from left to right: Amy Jo Baughman, Ohio FFA Foundation; Ranae Sh...
Tolles program gives students instruction, paycheck
Education, News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 26, 2024
Last month, 14 seniors from Jonathan Alder and London high schools started bringing home paychecks along with their report cards, thanks to a new ELITE program offered through Tolles Career and Techni...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 26, 2024
February Seniors of the Month recognized By Cameron Sphapmixay Joseph Pacheco is a student at Fairbanks High School and he has been nominated by Mr. Jeff Powell as senior of the month. Joseph first ca...
Parent takes bullying issue to NU Board
Education, News
By Michael Williamson 
February 20, 2024
A parent in the North Union school district is urging administrators to take action after her daughter experienced several incidents of bullying and harassment. At Monday’s regular board of education ...
Education, News, Plain City
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 19, 2024
Last fall, Tolles Tech launched an innovative Cybersecurity program to help meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity workers in Ohio. Enrollment for the first year of the program was nearly at cap...
Education
By From JT Staff Reports 
February 9, 2024
Four Featured Seniors recognized Featured Senior JT Hiltscher By Wesley Paul Joseph Tingey “J.T.” Hiltscher is the son of Brent and Nichole Hiltscher. An incredible athlete, he is a two-year letterman...