August 2019 by Plain Local Schools

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VOLUME 12 NUMBER 1

IN THIS ISSUE PAGE 2 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

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Students in our Summer Academic Camp learned about ocean layers in June. Read more about our summer learning camp on page 3. Dear Community,

PAGE 5 IMPORTANT ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ DATES PAGE 6 TRANSPORTATION UPDATES PAGES 14-15 STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT OUT PAGE 20 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES PAGE 22 SAVE THE DATE FOR FAMILY FUN DAY PAGE 28 SUMMER FUN PHOTOS

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Welcome Back! The entire team in Plain Local is looking forward to another great school year. We have been preparing and planning this summer to deliver the best education in Stark County. This edition is full of news and updates for the new year. I hope you will take time to review and contact any building with questions or concerns. Our goal is to have a smooth and enjoyable opening to the year so we are here to serve you and your family as you prepare for the 2019-2020 school year. I am excited to introduce new technology this year to assist each family with transportation. You will read inside how to access your child’s pick up and drop off time instantly starting this year. This technology will update daily so your family has the most accurate bussing information. I encourage all families to utilize this technology as it will be timely and relevant information for all! In addition, I am extremely proud to report what was accomplished through strategic planning. You will find that information inside along with an announcement for community input this fall as we begin planning for the next 3-5 years. I would like to thank the entire staff across the district for their dedication and hard work. They have accomplished many things over the past few years, and I am honored to work with them each day. Thank You! Finally, recent events in Dayton and Texas have created a very tense environment for everyone. Students will be coming back to school this fall with many thoughts and emotions after these events. I am asking everyone for additional patience and compassion as we start another school year. The start of school is stressful, and I urge everyone to take a breath and slow down this fall. Our goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment this fall to all students and families. We want to ensure students they feel safe and have a great experience to start this school year. Together, we can accomplish this goal. Thank you for your continued support of the Plain Local School District. I am honored to serve you and look forward to an amazing year. Go Eagles!!

Brent May, Superintendent

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED A STORY OF SOMEONE WHO IS A CHAMPION IN YOUR EYES. STAY TUNED ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS WE SHARE MORE THROUGHOUT THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR! “I would like to nominate Mrs. Teaford at Warstler. She is so wonderful to the kids. She is always friendly and acknowledges parents when they are volunteering. She has always communicated with me in regards to my daughter’s learning and always took my concerns seriously. I have been with Plain Local a long time and she is one of the absolute best teachers I have dealt with. She is definitely a champion!” – Vanessa Williams “Señora Cerrezuela has always pushed me to be my best self this school year. She constantly encouraged all of her kids and would never let anyone believe that they weren’t good enough. She would let me come in during her planning periods and help me study for tests or look over my Spanish papers. Señora Cerrezuela saw the best in not just me but all of her students. She truly was a champion this year and every other year.” – Hailey Plues “Mr. Roberts has been a teacher who has great communication with parents, who considers his students’ needs, and who has been responsive and supportive to students’ needs. Great job Mr. Roberts for putting students first!” – Angela Peeler “Gill Kinsinger has been a champion for Taft this year! She has helped with countless items supporting the staff and students at Taft. She always says ‘yes!’ to helping and does it with a smile no matter what it is. Everything Gill does is to a high standard and every detail is to perfection. She puts in hours of time outside of school to make sure our events run smoothly. Gill has become Taft’s official event planner and audiovisual extraordinaire. We are so thankful to have Gill’s positive energy and commitment to Taft’s excellence!” – Kortney Milford

“Melissa Kohan is the secretary of GlenOak’s choir. Melissa also organized all of the meals to feed all of the choir kids during May Show for all three nights of rehearsals. She worked tirelessly to receive donations, shop and prepare 900-plus meals. Melissa is always willing to help and go that extra mile!” – Carolyn Gemma

“Honestly, Mr. Keoshian has been there for me since day one of 6th grade. He was there for me, every time when I rushed in to get a counselor form, and he would ask if I was OK, which was amazing. He was really humorous as well, and very kindhearted. He’s like a father figure to me during school, and I thank him for that. Mr. Keoshian, if you’re reading this, thank you for being a father figure to me and staying with me since grade 6. When I become a graduate, all my appreciation goes to you. Thank you!” – Aryanna Yan “Mr. Atkins is such a wonderful asset to Oakwood Middle School. This was my child’s first year at Plain Local Schools. We were so nervous about her starting a new school. There are so many obstacles and challenges for these preteens, especially when you transfer from a very small school to a big school where the student body is three times larger. We didn’t know what to expect. It was a tough year for my daughter with 7th grade drama and falling behind on her grades. Mr. Atkins really looked out for her; he was always someone she could turn to with peer issues and academic issues. I am forever grateful for his guidance to help these children get through the woes of middle school.” – Jennifer Kungle

SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE

This June, GlenOak High School welcomed more than 300 students as a part of our Summer Academic Camp for students entering grades K-4. This year’s program was led by Avondale teacher Jessica Lauer. Kindergarten students participated in Jumpstart to Kindergarten, a program that provided an opportunity for students to become familiar with school routines, engage in fun learning activities and participate in the Plain Township Safety City program. We also had the privilege of partnering with the Stark District County Library where students received a library card and took part in weekly activities and interactive reading. On behalf of the summer school program and Plain Local Schools, we would like to thank our families and community for making this summer an invaluable experience for our students!

GlenOak High School senior Brooke Lauer reads to incoming kindergarten student Jamyah Griffin during our Summer Academic Camp held at GOHS.

ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR CHAD MERRITT

Chad Merritt comes back to Plain Local from Perry High School where he served as assistant principal since 2015. Merritt will join the team at Oakwood Middle School as an assistant principal. Merritt has a wide variety of educational leadership experience as he also served as principal of Pfeiffer Intermediate School from 2011-2015. Merritt started his 20+ year career in education at Plain Local in 1998 as a science teacher at GlenOak High School. He graduated from Malone University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned his Master’s in Educational Administration from Ashland University. Merritt obtained his principal’s license from Concordia University in Chicago.

JILL DOWNING

Jill Downing is the new principal at Frazer Elementary School beginning this school year. Downing has more than 20 years of experience in education, serving as principal of Middlebranch Elementary since 2014. Prior to that, she was an intervention specialist at Pleasant View School for the Arts and at GlenOak High School. Downing graduated from The University of Akron with a Bachelor in Science degree in Special Education. She earned her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and her principal’s license from Ashland University. She and her husband Pat live in Plain Local; their two children, Madeline and Patrick, are both GlenOak graduates.

JR EASTERLING

JR Easterling is ready to start as the new principal of Middlebranch Elementary School! Easterling brings with him a depth of experience, serving in various leadership roles for Plain Local Schools. He was most recently the principal at Frazer Elementary since 2016 after serving in assistant principal roles at both Glenwood Intermediate School and Oakwood Middle School. He taught for 11 years at Manchester Middle School in Akron prior to coming to Plain Local in 2013. JR earned his Master’s Degree in Education Administration from Ashland University and Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a minor in history from Hiram College. Easterling is supported in this journey by his wife, Tara, and their son, Dylan.

PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION 901 44th St. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 Phone: 330-492-3500 Fax: 330-493-5542 Superintendent: Brent May Secretary: Linda Stambaugh Assistant Superintendent: Brian Matthews Secretary/Licensure: Michele Rivard Curriculum Secretary: Alison Pickering Office: 330-491-3877

AVONDALE ELEMENTARY 3933 Eaton Rd. NW Canton, Ohio 44708 School Hours: 9:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Principal: Jennifer Moff Secretary:Kim Compson Main Office: 330-491-3720 Fax: 330-491-3721

BARR ELEMENTARY 2000 47th St. NE Canton, Ohio 44705 School Hours: 9:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Principal: Trisha Williams Secretary: Angela Welch Main Office: 330-491-3730 Fax: 330-491-3731

FRAZER ELEMENTARY 3900 Frazer Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 School Hours: 9:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Principal: Jill Downing Secretary: Wendy Royer

Business Manager: Tom Brabson Secretary: Mary Frisbee Office: 330-492-3500, ext. 1405 Treasurer: Kathy Jordan Secretary: Beckie Rice Payroll Department: Diane Julian, Christine McHugh Office: 330-492-3500, ext. 1408 Technology: Jason Patterson Office: 330-491-3942

Main Office: 330-491-3740 Fax: 330-491-3741

MIDDLEBRANCH ELEMENTARY 7500 Middlebranch Ave. NE Canton, Ohio 44721 School Hours: 9:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Principal: JR Easterling Secretary: Denise Evans Main Office: 330-491-3750 Fax: 330-491-3751

TAFT ELEMENTARY 3829 Guildford Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44718 School Hours: 9:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Principal: Kortney Milford Secretary: Michelle Stahleker Main Office: 330-491-3760 Fax: 330-491-3761

WARSTLER ELEMENTARY 2500 Schneider St. NE Canton, Ohio 44721

Athletic Director: Scott Garcia Athletic Assistant: Tim Beitler Office: 330-491-3850

Public Relations Director: Mary Beddell Office: 330-492-3500, ext. 1402

Transportation Director: Glenna Romine Secretary: Deb DePalma Office: 330-492-1918

Director of Pupil Personnel: Mark Parent Secretary: Andrea Krynicky Office: 330-491-3800, ext. 6013

Nutrition Services Director: Jennifer Rex Secretary: Anita Volpe Office: 330-491-3800, ext. 3658

School Hours: 9:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Principal: Mark Yocum Secretary: Marie Fletcher Main Office: 330-491-3770 Fax: 330-491-3771

GLENWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 1015 44th St. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 School Hours: 8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Principal: Brett Niarchos Assistant Principal: Dierdre Coar Secretary: Lynn Kovacs Main Office: 330-491-3780 Fax: 330-491-3781

OAKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL 2300 Schneider St. NE Canton, Ohio 44721 School Hours: 8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Principal: Jeanne McNeal

Director of Special Education: Megan Bartuseck Secretary: Denise Leone Office: 330-491-3839

Assistant Principal: Matt Gagnon Assistant Principal: Chad Merritt Secretary: Lisa Haswell Main Office: 330-491-3790 Fax: 330-491-3791

GLENOAK HIGH SCHOOL 1801 Schneider St. NE Canton, Ohio 44721 School Hours: 7:25 a.m.-2:20 p.m. Principal: Mike Babics Deputy Principal: Gayle Kimbrough Academy Principal: Jerad Buck Academy Principal: Leigh Anne Kummer Academy Principal: Chicola Whitfield Academy Principal: Scott Esporite Head Secretary: Lori Gay Main Office: 330-491-3800 Fax: 330-491-3801

2019-20 START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION ELEMENTARY (K-4) Open House (1-4): August 20 Kindergarten: 5 p.m. Grades 1-4: Last name A-L: 6-6:45 p.m. Last name M-Z: 7-7:45 p.m. First Day of School Grades 1-4: August 22 First Day of /kindergarten: Last name A-L: August 27 Last name M-Z: August 28 School day: 9:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

GLENWOOD INTERMEDIATE (5-6)

OAKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8)

Open House: August 19 5th grade: 5:30 p.m. 6th grade: 7 p.m. First Day for 5th Grade: August 21 First Day for 6th Grade: August 22 School day: 8:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

New Parent Meeting: August 15, 6 p.m. (parents only) Open House: August 21 7th grade: 5:30 p.m. 8th grade: 7 p.m. First Day for 7th Grade: August 21 First Day for 8th Grade: August 22 School day: 8:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

GLENOAK HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) 9th Grade Orientation: August 12 Last name A-L: 5:30 p.m. Last name M-Z: 6:30 p.m. First Day for 9th Grade: August 21 First Day for 10th, 11th and 12th Grades: August 22 GlenOak Schedule Pickup: August 14 Seniors 8 a.m.-12 p.m. August 15 Juniors 8 a.m.-12 p.m. August 16 Sophomores 8 a.m.-12 p.m. August 16 Makeup 1-3 p.m. School day: 7:25 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

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TRANSPORTATION UPDATE

2018-2019 TRANSPORTATION HIGHLIGHTS

daily routes traveled

706,391

Buses in fleet

Students transported daily:

3,660

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including drivers, aides, subs, mechanics and office staff

staff

992

trips outside of normal school day including athletic and field trips

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different schools everyday

We are excited to announce a new change for the 2019-2020 school year in the Plain Local Schools Transportation Department. To give parents access to the latest and most accurate transportation schedule, the Transportation Department will be maintaining a website where parents may check currently assigned pickup and drop-off locations. Please note that transportation is provided for those students who live outside a 1-mile radius to their school. Transportation information will be uploaded and live on August 16, 2019. We encourage you to check the site using the instructions below to verify that the pickup and drop-off locations for your child/children are accurate. If you do not have access to a computer, please call the Plain Transportation office at 330-492-1918, and we will be happy to assist you over the phone. Instructions: »» Visit the website, https://tinyurl.com/PLSBUS, or visit plainlocal.org and click on Parents>19-20 School Year> Transportation »» Your user name and password are the same. They are your child’s firstname.lastname. Example: Student name is Samantha Johnson Username and password = samantha.johnson »» Click Login. »» You will be prompted to change your password on initial login. »» Click “Work with Students.” »» Click “View My Students” then click the name of your child. (Please note that if you have more than one student you only need to log into one student account to see all bus information.) »» Click “View PDF.” »» In the event that you find incorrect or partially correct pickup or drop-off information, please contact the Transportation office at 330-492-1918. At the beginning of the school year, pickup and drop-off may be delayed. Please be patient and have your students at the assigned bus stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time. Thank you for your cooperation!

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PRICES 2019-2020

Oakwood Middle School (7-8) $1.50 GlenOak High School (9-12) $1.60

ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU

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Reduced Price (K-12): no charge

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Free Price (K-12): no charge

COMPLETE LUNCH Elementary (K-4) $2.50 Glenwood Intermediate School (5-6) $2.75

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To pay online using your credit/debit card or electronic check, go to payschoolscentral.com. FREE TO ALL USERS. You will need your student’s ID number (located on all report cards and student schedules).

Please make sure all checks are made payable to your student’s school cafeteria. Include your student’s name and cafeteria PIN # on the check. A fee will be applied to all returned checks for insufficient funds.

Sending in cash with younger students is not recommended, but is accepted. Please place the money in a sealed envelope with the student’s name and PIN # on the envelope.

N EG AT I V E BA L A N C E N O T I FICATIONS

Oakwood Middle School (7-8) $3.00

Any time your student’s lunch account falls below -$.80, you will receive a courtesy reminder through our school system’s automated phone call service. Please look in your student’s school handbook to reference our meal charge procedures.

GlenOak High School (9-12) $3.25

BR EA K FA S T M EN U

Reduced Price (K-12) $.40 Free Price (K-12): no charge Additional Milk $.50 Adult meal $3.85

All grain items are 100% whole grain. Each building also offers a daily choice of a whole grain cereal bowl = 1G. One cup of fruit is offered daily and is required as part of a complete breakfast. Daily fruit offerings include choices of fresh fruit, reduced sugar fruit cup or raisins. Fruit/ Juice is only available two times per week.

L U N C H M EN U A school lunch is made up of a minimum of three, not more than five, meal components. Those components are defined as one fruit serving, one vegetable serving, one milk serving, one grain serving and one serving of protein. Fresh chef salads are available daily and are a main choice for a complete meal. All grain items served at lunch are whole grain. All fresh apples purchased for the school cafeteria are locally grown and purchased year-round from Arrowhead Orchards. Celebrate our monthly birthday bash the second Tuesday of each month and get a special treat with a full lunch purchase!

A L A C A RT E I T EM S

No changes required for breakfast pricing. A $.25 increase for lunch required at each level due to USDA required price lunch equity ruling.

A limited selection of healthy snacks are available to purchase in each cafeteria. We encourage a healthy balanced diet, which can include healthy snacks. Elementary age students will be allowed to purchase one snack and one extra beverage daily. If you would like to restrict your child from purchasing a la carte, please contact your child’s school cafeteria.

Plain Local Schools Child Nutrition Department | 901 44th St. NW Canton, OH 44709 Jennifer Rex, Director | 330.493.5569 Visit us at: www.PLShealthymeals.org

2018-2019 FOOD SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

6k students

schools

food service employees

Over

209,600 breakfasts served & Over 551,000 ved

100% passing of all building health inspections

Lunches ser

39,254

summer meals provided at

locations

$191,307

dollars spent on Ohio grown foods

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POSITIVE CHANGES AT AVONDALE

The 2018-19 school year brought many positive changes for Avondale students in the area of play and physical fitness. After the installation of new playground equipment last fall, courtesy of the PTO, Avondale continued to be on the receiving end of generous donations. Last spring, Plain Local Schools Athletics Department donated a soccer goal for students to use during recess and for the community to use when visiting our playground after hours. Additionally, the playground basketball hoops were replaced through a generous donation from an Avondale family. Their generosity didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there, however. Upon the recommendation of the physical education teacher, Mr. Kent Hamilton, the family purchased and donated a traverse rock wall, which was installed in the gym this summer. Mr. Hamilton is excited to use this newly added equipment to meet his physical education goals, while bringing a sense of fun and adventure to his classes this year!

NEW AVONDALE STAFF Avondale Elementary officially welcomes Mrs. Abby Messner to its team! Mrs. Messner spent last school year as a long-term substitute teacher in our 3/4 blended class. After jumping in headfirst and learning the ropes last year, Mrs. Messner is looking forward to taking the reigns as the full-time teacher in this class. Aside from being a proud Plain parent, Mrs. Messner brings a variety of work and life experiences that will continue to support the excellent work of the Avondale staff for our students.

TAFT AND BARR FIRST-GRADERS ARE MAKING WAVES! Taft Elementary and Barr Elementary are proud to partner with the North Canton YMCA to pilot Swim Safety courses with their first-grade students. Swimming lessons open up a world of excitement for kids and provide a platform to build the necessary skills of being in water. The first-grade students will participate in a once a week, eight-week course. Students will feel great about their success during each 45-minute lesson with a professional instructor who will teach swimming and safety skills, broken down into achievable chunks. Students will end the session knowing the realities of being in the water, self-rescue skills, fundamental swimming skills and how to have fun in the pool!

Thanks to a partnership with the North Canton YMCA, Taft and Barr first-grade students will work on their swimming skills this fall!

NEW TAFT STAFF

Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ed Instructor

Taft Elementary is excited to welcome Emily Malinsky! She will serve as the office clerk. Malinsky should be a familiar face to families since she has been serving as a volunteer at Taft and as the president of the PTO.

September 15, 2019 Doors open at 1 p.m. The auction starts at 2 p.m. $5 admission includes a paddle (additional paddles and all-in available). 50/50 raffle tickets and food available for purchase (no outside food allowed).

Positions Available

More than 100 auction items! Highlighted auction items: Akron Rubberducks VIP Package, Goldfish Swim School, Downtown Pittsburgh Excursion, Local Business Certificates and SO MUCH MORE!

Instruct New Drivers Our car or yours

Join us on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/taftquarterauction

Must have good driving record. Full or part time. Canton Area. Call 330-430-9500.

TAFT QUARTER AUCTION - SAVE THE DATE

STARK LIBRARY PLAIN COMMUNITY BRANCH EVENTS August 12 – Nov 30 Please Register at StarkLibrary.org or 330.494.3399

Closed Sundays during Summer. Opens at 9 am Mon-Sat during Plain Local summer break. Will resume opening at 7:30 am, Monday through Friday, on August 19. Closed Sep 2 (Labor Day) and Nov 28 (Thanksgiving). Closed at 6 pm Nov 27.

EARLY LEARNERS (BIRTH–PRE-K) Story Time & More

Story times open up the world of books, music, culture and play to young children and their families. Registration is required for all. Baby/Toddler Wednesdays 10:30-11 a.m.

GLENOAK ALUMNI CARRIES ON WATER WALK LEGACY

In May, Sarah Conley (a GlenOak senior and daughter of Frazer 2nd-grade teacher, Beth Ann Conley) spoke to Frazer students about the Water Walk project. This project was started in 2012 in order to raise awareness of the need for clean drinking water in Africa. When the original Water Walk leadership team graduated in 2017, Sarah was asked to take over the project. Her goal was to raise enough money to fund a borehole (a deep water well) in Malawi, Africa. Through district and community events and projects, the team met its goal this spring. In June, the Conley family was part of a team of eight that traveled to Malawi for two weeks. During the two-week visit, the team visited many villages and was privileged to lead marriage seminars and children’s activities. The highlight of the trip was visiting the borehole that was funded by the Water Walk and dedicating it in the name of Plain Local Schools. The well will serve a village of 1,200 people and will impact as many as 3,000 villagers by providing clean water. If you would like more information or would like to contribute to the ongoing Water Walk project, please visit www.cantonwaterwalk. com or email Sarah Conley at sarah@cantonwaterwalk.com.

NEW FRAZER STAFF Mrs. Jamie Morales, formerly Miss Jamie Lenardos, will be joining the 2nd-grade team at Frazer Elementary during the upcoming school year. Mrs. Morales taught 2nd grade at Middlebranch Elementary for the past two years and served as Title Tutor prior to that. She’ll be a great addition to the Frazer Staff!

Preschool Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Picture Book Character Tour: Meet Pete the Cat See Elementary listing.

ELEMENTARY (K–5TH GRADE) Arts @ the Library Saturday, September 7 and October 5 9:30-11:30 a.m. Listen to music by a famous composer and try your hand at a “work of art.”

LEGO® Club

Saturday, August 17 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, September 21, October 19 and November 16 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. Imagine, create and build with LEGO® and/or DUPLO® bricks (provided).

Thursday Night Brain Tickle Thursday, September 12 and November 14 | 6-7 p.m. Build puzzles, create engineering masterpieces, and experience hands-on, brain building science in fun and creative ways.  continued on page 11

MIDDLEBRANCH LOOKS TO FIND “EVERY CHILD A CHAMPION!”

“Every child deserves a champion!” This is a quote from educator Rita Pierson and is often a call to teachers around the country. This year, it will be the focus for Middlebranch Elementary as they look to the new year and a new chapter in its family history. Middlebranch is proud to welcome several new faces to our staff and the impact they will have on our students’ learning and lives. However, it goes beyond the work in the classroom to champion our students. We must help focus them into the purpose they have to succeed. There are a couple of programs that will help empower our students and bring out the champion in each of them. The “Guys With Ties” is entering its fourth year and has spread throughout the Plain Local to all six elementary schools. Each year, the program helps teach essential skills and empowerment to the boys in 3rd grade. Mr. Hamilton will be looking to continue the opportunities this year at Middlebranch. The “Fierce Females” program was started last year at Frazer Elementary and will now branch out to Middlebranch. The program’s design is to develop the vision and achievement of future goals by empowering 4th-grade girls. Mrs. Michael, Mrs. Tupta and Mrs. Gidcumb will take the lead as we establish this program during the 2019-2020 school year. Every child deserves a champion, but that doesn’t mean the champion is only in the form of a staff member. School volunteers also have the power to help staff members encourage students to become their absolute best. If you are interested in being a part of the Middlebranch volunteers to champion our students, please reach out Mr. Easterling at Middlebranch Elementary to find out what you can do. Together, we can make this focus a reality and once again, show all of the champions that are a part of Middlebranch Elementary!

WARSTLER ELEMENTARY IS GETTING RAZ-ZED ABOUT READING Warstler Elementary has utilized a reading reinforcement program called Accelerated Reading, also known as AR. With this program, there are great benefits that recognize students who met comprehension and point goals as they read books and took quizzes to measure their comprehension. Warstler Elementary will be moving away from AR to a new, highly recommended reading support program called RAZ-Kids. It is an extension of a reading support resource that has been used for a number of years, Reading A-Z. If you’d like a sneak peek at the new program, you can go to www. raz-kids.com. You will be able to see how much reading enrichment and support that this program has to offer our students!

Plain Local Schools

Saturday Enrichment Dance: Session I 2019-2020 SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28

OCTOBER 5, 12, 19, 26

NOVEMBER 2, 9, 23

DECEMBER 7, 14, 21

(no class the 16 or 30)

All classes are held at GlenOak High School 1801 Schneider Street NE Canton, OH 44721 CREATIVE MOVEMENT I: $65 (3 and 4 year olds with Connie Weiss) 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. CREATIVE MOVEMENT II: $80 (4 and 5 year olds with Connie Weiss) 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. BEGINNER BALLET AND TAP: $80 (Kindergarten with Connie Weiss) 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. INTERMEDIATE I: $80 (1st Grade with Taylor Blaydes) 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE II: $80 (2nd Grade with Taylor Blaydes) 10 - 11 a.m.

INTERMEDIATE IV: $90 (6th Grade with Jackie Blaydes) 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

INTERMEDIATE III: $80 (3rd Grade with Taylor Blaydes) 9 - 10 a.m.

7TH GRADE POINTE: $100 (With Jackie Blaydes) 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

INTERMEDIATE IV: $80 (4th Grade with Jackie Blaydes) 8 - 9 a.m.

8TH GRADE POINTE: $100 (With Jackie Blaydes) 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

INTERMEDIATE V: $90 (5th Grade with Jackie Blaydes) 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

To register: visit www.plainlocal.org and click on ARTS. Any questions please email Saturday Enrichment Director, Jessica Lauer at lauerj@plainlocal.org.

STARK LIBRARY EVENTS - cont. Pups and Pages Saturday, September 14 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Reluctant readers can practice reading with a kind, calm and cuddly audience – a therapy dog! Handlers are present at all times.

Picture Book Character Tour: Meet Pete the Cat Wednesday, November 13 | 10:30-11 a.m. Celebrate Picture Book Month with us! Grab a “passport” at the library and travel to each branch for a special story time with beloved characters brought to life. Don’t forget your camera!

TEENS (6TH–12TH GRADE) TeensCREATE Wednesday, August 21, September 18, October 16 and November 20 | 2:30-4 p.m. Hang out with your friends and make new ones at the library. Enjoy activities including music, art, STEM, snap circuits and more. Each day will bring something new to do and explore.

OAKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW STAFF

Oakwood is welcoming many new teachers and staff this year who are dynamic and excited to encourage and challenge our students to be their best, champion self. Lacey Marinaro: 7th grade Green Language Arts

Andrew Meredith: Advanced Fitness and Health

Lewis Adkins: 7th and 8th grade Core Plus Reading

Bradley Davis: Health and Wellness

Leslie Brison: 7th grade Reading Interventionist

Ryan Cartwright: School/Community Liaison

Morgan Steinbach: 8th grade Green Language Arts

Ericka Stewart: Family Engagement Coordinator

Hannah Ferguson: 8th grade Reading Interventionist

OAKWOOD CROSS COUNTRY TEAM WORKS THROUGH THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Oakwood Cross Country has been working through the heat and “dog days of summer” to prepare for a successful fall season. The team meets in the early morning and works together to improve their stamina with distance running. Through the summer months, they develop relationships to build strong teamwork. Coaches Scott Laughman and Suzi Lantz invited the team to participate in summer community runs. We celebrate the students that sacrificed hours of their summer days to train their minds and bodies! Oakwood champions in the making!

Stop Motion Animation Thursday, October 10 | 1-2:30 p.m. Bring your own action figure, LEGOs, PlayDoh, etc., or use ours to take pictures. Then import the pictures to create a stop-motion movie complete with graphics, sound and music.

ADULTS

Knitting Club

Needlechat Every Wednesday | 10-11:30 a.m. Join fellow knitters and crocheters to work on current projects at all skill levels while sharing tips and tricks.

Mystery Book Club Plain Community | 4–5 pm Aug 15 - Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson Sep 19 - Celine by Peter Heller Oct 17 - No Mark Upon Her by Deborah Crombie Nov 21 - The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson continued on page 13

No Car Payments and No Interest for 90 Days! Call 330.493.7602 or visit starkcu.org

STARK

Federal Credit Union

* 90 days no payments, no interest offer on new loans for vehicles 2013 and newer only. Your interest rate and term may be determined by your credit history. Call or visit any branch and speak with our loan personnel for more details. Effective from July 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019.

Federally insured by NCUA

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OAKWOOD FALL SPORTS COACHES

Oakwood students are showing their grit and perseverance through the summer to condition to be the best athletes they can be by the start of fall sports seasons. The students do not accomplish their goals on their own – they are led by committed coaches. Oakwood is proud to introduce a strong team of coaches leading the OW athletes through their fall sports seasons: Cheerleading: Jennifer Bunish and Skylar Bunish Cross Country: Scott Laughman and Suzi Lantz Football: Head Coach: Trevor Burkett; Assistant Coaches: Kevin Allan, Lucas Krumaluf and Bradley Davis Volleyball: Christina Papaleo and Lauren Fairley Please follow the success of our athletes by showing your support by attending Oakwood sporting events. All Oakwood sports information can be found by visiting the athletics website: glenoakathletics.org.

OAKWOOD CAFETERIA RECEIVES A TABLE UPGRADE!

The Oakwood cafeteria will be less crowded and students will be more comfortable in their new modular cafeteria tables. Mrs. Jen Rex, Director of Food Services, made the new tables possible for Oakwood. The new foldable tables allow for easy movement and storage, creating a whole new space to be used for activities at Oakwood.

OAKWOOD IS BENEFICIARY OF EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

GlenOak senior Nick Santavicca completed his Eagle Scout project this summer, serving the students of Oakwood Middle School. Nick approached Oakwood principal, Mrs. McNeal, in the spring to investigate any needs Oakwood students may have. They decided upon a plan to organize the Oakwood Lost and Found by making it portable and easy for students to see items. Nick created a design for a two-sided, portable lost and found caddie that is inclusive of hangers, shelves and bins. Once the design was approved, Nick began construction with a team of helpers. The green and gold decorated lost and found caddie is complete and delivered to Oakwood. The school is appreciative and excited to have an organized place that is neat and aesthetic for students to drop off or seek misplaced items. Nick’s service to Oakwood Middle School is valued, and he has proven to be a true Eagle champion in scouting, schooling and service!

Driver’s Ed – GlenOak High School After School: 2:30 - 5:40 pm, Rm C113 September Course: Sept 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 October Course: Oct. 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31 January Course: Jan. 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 No payment until student begins classes. Register at:

www.NationalDriverTrainingOhio.com/glenoak

330-430-9500 (voicemail 24 hours)

STARK LIBRARY EVENTS - cont. Start Talking

Presented by Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Wednesday, October 16 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn the best ways to start the conversation with your children and teens about living healthy, drug-free lives.

Genealogy Events Beginning Genealogy

Thursday, October 3 | 6-7:30 p.m.

GLENOAK HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING UPDATES

GlenOak High School has been a busy place this summer. There have been athletic camps, Y-Care, the summer feeding program, as well as enrichment, arts and academic summer camps going on every day. Additionally, the GlenOak custodians have been hard at work cleaning, painting, rearranging and getting our building in tip-top shape. The most noticeable change to GlenOak is the Counseling Center, housed in the center of the building in the Upper C wing. The Freshman Academy counseling team will stay in the Freshman Wing, but all counselors for students in grades 10-12 will now be accessible in one place. Stop by to say hello and check out their new digs!

Learn how to start gathering, searching and organizing your family history. Effectively Using the Federal Census Thursday, October 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. Discover what the census can reveal about your family history. Genealogy Databases Thursday, October 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. From Ancestry to Familysearch.org, databases have a wealth of knowledge to help you discover your family history.

TECHNOLOGY

Manage Your Files & Folders with Windows for Seniors Thursday, August 15 | 1-2:30 p.m.

Learn to create shortcuts for files, folders, how to organize your files, empty and recover files from the Recycle Bin, adjust speaker volume, and mute speaker sound.

Intro to Chromecast Thursday, August 15 | 6-7:30 p.m. Explore the Chromecast, a versatile device from Google that enables you to stream videos on a TV.

Excel I Basics

Microsoft Office Thursday, August 22 | 1-2:30 p.m. Spreadsheets allow you to create lists of information to track, generate charts and assist with numeric formulas. While you build and refine your Excel skills, create a small business inventory sheet.

Word I Basics

for Seniors Thursday, October 3 | 1-2:30 p.m. Word is one of the building blocks for Office skills. Begin with the basics of creating a document.

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NEW GLENOAK STAFF GlenOak High School is pleased to introduce several new staff members to the building. Math: Kairie Rawley will be teaching Geometry and Adam Notarianni will be teaching Algebra II. English: Laura Lakins will be teaching English IV. Social Studies: Beau Balderson has not only picked up the position of our head football coach, but he will also be teaching Contemporary Issues and World War II. Special Education: Mark Beitler will be joining our Special Education team as well as coaching football. Science: Nick Paliswat will be teaching Biology. Career Tech: Alyssa Greenamyer will be the newest Cosmetology teacher. Tiffany Wood is teaching Horticulture, and Shawn Fish will be the new Automotive Trades teacher and Gabrielle Keyes will be the new Nursing teacher. Counseling: Tim McKean and Taylor Bryant will be joining the counseling team. GlenOak High School is excited to welcome these new staff members to our building and look forward to having our students back in school!

SOCIAL MEDIA WHERE TO FIND US!

facebook.com/ @PlainLocal @PlainLocalSchools @PlainLocal @eagleGram18 plainlocalschools @eagletweets14

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P L A I N

L O C A L

Be a

S C H O O L S

2016 2019 strategic plan

accomplishments

Academics and Curriculum

International Baccalaureate Program at GlenOak High School

1:1 Chromebooks for students grades 4-12

American Sign Language added to grades 9-12

Orchestra Program for grades 5-12

Drama and Music Technology Career and Technical Programs at GlenOak High School

Career and Technical Programs at GlenOak High School

Awards & College Scholarships Class of 2019

$1,500,000 Class of 2018

Barr Elementary School & Glenwood Intermediate School recognized by the Ohio Department of Education

$1,335,052 Class of 2017

GlenOak High School recognizes as one of the best high schools in America through U.S. News & World Report

5.7

$1,252,326 Class of 2016

million dollars in scholarships offered to graduating students from 2016-2019

$1,700,000

Board and Financial NO Levy request since 2009

consecutive passing audits

Negotiated 3 NEW Union Contracts

Board member John Halkias nominated and approved as Ohio School Boards Association President for 2019-2020

Student Success • • • •

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health mental health office at High School School Community Liaisons at every school Social workers at GlenOak High School Additional counselors and school psychologists across district

10 5

summer feeding sites to offer meals to students in community during summer

Boys and Girls Lacrosse added as high school sport

Letter grade

93.9%

for graduation rate

99% passage rate for Third Grade Reading Guarantee

Safety and Security • Five additional Stark County Sheriff School Resource Officers for a total of six across district • Annual meeting with all local safety forces to review safety and crisis procedures • Table talk activity with Stark County Sheriff’s office to train in various crisis scenarios • Increased network security • Branded window wraps at all schools • Conducted entire staff active shooter training drill • Yearly safety training with local law enforcement • Marcs Radios at all buildings

Communication and Engagement Be a

10k+

annual job fair to recruit top talent

engagement on social media

theme across the district

Monthly community partner meeting with 11 local businesses/agencies/ organizations to discuss how we can better support one another in our community

Plain Local on

Rebranded all external communications efforts across district including Plain Paper

Infrastructure, Facilities and Grounds

New turf at GlenOak High School

Stadium locker rooms at Bob Cummings Field Purchased new busses & remodeled bus garage

Upgraded Tennis Courts

Fans to all classrooms across district

Technology infrastructure upgrade

State of the art training facility at GlenOak High School

New Kosta Koufos Outdoor basketball courts

Asphalt replacement at multiple locations

4 complete roof replacements

GLENOAK BAND MATTRESS SALE

The GlenOak Band’s Annual Mattress Fundraiser is coming Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at GlenOak High School. Check out our showroom featuring new, name brand mattresses with full factory warranty. Discounted prices with multiple payment options! Delivery available. Proceeds from the sale support the GlenOak Band’s New Uniform Fundraiser.

GLENOAK CHOIR QUARTER AUCTION Save the Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019 Doors open at 1 p.m. Auction starts at 2 p.m. Quarter auction to benefit GlenOak choir. Admission $5 with paddle and entry for door prize. Additional paddles available for purchase as well as “all-in” paddles. Bring your quarters for bidding! Ticket order forms are available on the GlenOak Choir Facebook page under “Files.” Visit the 2019 GlenOak Choir VPA Quarter Auction Facebook page for more details. For more information, contact: Jen Englehart englehart@gmail.com

Apply for Your Passport at the Library • Six Locations

(including Plain Community Branch)

• Extended Hours • Photo Services

Ask library staff or visit StarkLibrary.org/Passports

IMPORTANT NOTICES: MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT The Oakwood cafeteria will be less crowded and students will be more comfortable in their new modular cafeteria tables. Mrs. Jen Rex, Director of Food Services, made the new tables possible for Oakwood. The new foldable tables allow for easy movement and storage, creating a whole new space to be used for activities at Oakwood.

TITLE I/IDEA-B FLOW THROUGH NOTIFICATION The Plain Local School District receives notification of their entitlement of federal funds allocated in accordance with the Title I/Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Public Law 92-142. Utilization of the funds is designated to provide services and programs for disabled students. Persons who wish to comment on how to utilize these designated funds are welcome and encouraged to contact Mark Parent, in the Student Services department located at GlenOak High School, at 330-491-3839 or by email at parentm@plainlocal.org.

TITLE I EVALUATION Each spring, parent and teachers evaluate the Title I program. Comments and input from both are used as plans are made for services the following school year. If your child is not receiving services or you would like to provide input on the Title I program, please contact Jill Collet, in the Curriculum Department located at GlenOak High School, at 330-413-2128 or by email at colletj@plainlocal.org.

TICKETS ON SALE NOV. 1ST

STARK LIBRARY EVENTS - cont. Internet Searching

for Seniors Thursday, October 17 | 1-2:30 p.m. Explore the basics of the Internet and its address bar.

Email Basics

for Seniors Thursday, October 24 | 1-2:30 p.m. Create an email account and learn to send, reply and forward emails.

ALL AGES Quilt Expo

Wrapped in Colors Through August 23 | Library Hours Quilts to encourage beginners and inspire experienced quilters will be on display.

The Plain Local Schools Foundation & Alumni Association is pleased to present the 2019 all-school ballet, Cinderella, choreographed and directed by Mrs. Jacquenette Blaydes. Plain Local dance and Saturday Enrichment students, ages 3 years through 12th grade, will perform an original choreographed performance featuring the story of Cinderella on November 15 and 16. A 10 a.m. show will be performed on November 15 for all Plain Local 3rd-grade students as part of the arts experiences offered to all elementary students within Plain Local. Public performances will be Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 16, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the GlenOak High School Theater on the Abbey Foltz Stage. Ticket information will be available in October. This year, we will be hosting a tea party before the 2 p.m. show on November 16. More information on this event will be available at a later date. Nonperishable food items will be collected to support the 9th-grade food drive at all public performances. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to collect more than 2,000 nonperishable food items for a local food pantry. To register your child or student to be a part of Cinderella, join us on Saturday, September 7, (the first day of Saturday Enrichment Classes) from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration tables will be in the hallway, outside of the GlenOak theater. Any questions, please contact Anna Bodner, executive director of the Plain Local Schools Foundation & Alumni Association, at foundation@plainlocal.org or 330-491-3870.

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FALL SPORTS KICKOFF

Join us on August 22 as we kick off the Fall Sports season and introduce our fall athletes and performers. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. at GlenOak High School in Bob Comings Stadium. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and show your support!

ATHLETIC SUMMER CAMP RECAP: BOYS BASKETBALL: 135 Little Eagles participated in the 2019 Kosta Koufos Youth Camp. Koufos was joined by Jeff Young from Walsh University, Casey Kaufman from Malone University and Josh Twiddy from Mount Union University to come in and speak to the players. Thank you to Almost Heaven for providing ice cream for the attendees on the second day of camp. GlenOak Head Basketball Coach Matt Hackenberg shared, “Koufos was great with the kids, as always, playing games and teaching drills. It was a great experience for everyone.”

FOOTBALL

GlenOak football hosted the 15th Annual Dustin Fox Youth Camp in June to more than 70 campers! Thank you to all of the high school players that helped each day. GlenOak Head Football Coach Beau Balderson shared, “Dustin Fox attended and did a great job leading warmups, talking to the players and interacting with our future Eagles.”

Varsity Football Schedule 2 0 19

Home vs. John Adams (South Bend) Friday, August 30 at 7 p.m.

AWAY vs. Massillon

Friday, September 6 at 7 p.m.

Home vs. Austintown Fitch Friday, September 13 at 7 p.m. Event: Elementary Tailgate Ticket information will be available at all Elementary School Buildings!

home vs. Hoover

Friday, September 20 at 7 p.m. Event: Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association Alumni Tailgate Calling all Plain Local Alumni! Join us for the 6th Annual Alumni Tailgate; Reserve your tickets today at PlainFoundation.com.

Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m. Event: Intermediate and Middle School Tailgate Tailgate ticket information available at Glenwood and Oakwood

AWAY vs. McKinley

Away vs. Green

Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m. Event: Senior Night Join us as we celebrate all of our senior Athletes and Performers!

Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m. Event: High School Tailgate

HOME vs. St. Vincent-St. Mary

Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m.

HOME vs. Jackson

For more information on GlenOak Football Games, please call the Athletic Department at 330.491.3850.

Cham pion

Homecoming: Join us as a new King and Queen of GlenOak High School are crowned!

Friday, September 27 at 7 p.m.

Be a

HOME vs. Lake

AWAY vs. Perry Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m.

Ticket prices:

TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION

Adult Reserved

Student Presale

Student Gate

Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. * When purchasing tickets, please enter GlenOak using the student entrance located at Door 17.

WRESTLING

More than 40 youth to middle school students attended the wrestling summer camp hosted by the GlenOak wrestling team. High school athletes mentored the young wrestlers for a three-day camp. GlenOak Head Coach Michael Hynd shared, “It was a great experience to bring all three levels together as a family. We had the opportunity to raise enough money to purchase a wrestling record board, which will be displayed outside of the room.”

VOLLEYBALL

The GlenOak Youth Volleyball Camp had another successful year. There were more 100 participants from grades 1-8. During the camp, the high school coaches, players and middle school coaches worked on the basic fundamentals of volleyball. Head Coach Deb Pickering shared, “The youth did a great job and worked very hard and they had a lot of fun too! We are excited about the future of GlenOak Volleyball!”

LACROSSE

GlenOak Youth Lacrosse Camp was a great success with about 40 total campers, from beginners to more advanced. The instruction was done by high school coaching staff along with many high school players, keeping it to around a 3:1 ratio of staff to camper, so there was a lot of one-on-one instruction. Even the rain did not stop us when we went inside for some individual wall-ball instruction, some shooting instruction, and then, of course, some lacrosse dodgeball with tennis balls for some of the older campers. GlenOak Head Coach Shane Hawthorne shared, “This was a great start to getting new players out to learn more about the game of lacrosse. Anyone interested in seeking more playing time, we will have open nets for boys and girls in September and October every Sunday. Contact me at 330-280-3270 or hawthornes@plainlocal.org for more information.”

GLENOAK LACROSSE FALL BALL OPEN NETS

Open Nets will be held at Bob Comings Stadium every Sunday in September and October from 2:30-5:30 p.m. This is open to any seasoned lacrosse players. New lacrosse players are welcome to come learn from 2:30-3 p.m. There is no cost and no registration required, open to boys and girls from 4th-12th grade. We hope to see you there!

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The Plain Local School District has a long, storied history of athletic successes and glory. The Golden Eagle Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates those individuals and teams that have made valuable contributions throughout the years!

CLASS OF 2019 INDUCTION

August 31, 2019 - Gervasi Vineyards

Doors open at 6:30 p.m

Tickets are $40

Reception from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ceremony begins at 7:15 p.m.

and may be purchased at the GlenOak High School Ticket Office. Call 330-491-3779. Please email beitlert@plainlocal.org with any questions.

2019 Athletic Hall of Fame

Jori Leszczynski Class of 1992

Alan Gilhousen Class of 1996

Greg McClellan Class of 1996

Andrew Garman Class of 2010

Sports Schedules BOYS GOLF 8/5 9:00 8/06 11:30 8/9 8:00 8/12 TBD 8/13 9:00 8/14 TBD 8/15 11:00 8/21 3:30 8/24 1:00 8/26 1:00 8/27 3:30 9/03 3:30 9/04 3:30 9/9 10:40 9/11 3:30 9/14 9:00 9/17 3:30 9/23 12:30 9/24 3:30 9/26 12:00

WARREN JFK PRE SEASON FED. @ ELMS C.C. TANNENHAUF INVITITATIONAL @ TANN. HUDSON EXPLORER @ HUDSON CC ALLIANCE INVITE @ ALLIANCE CC WALSH JESUIT @ BROOKLEDGE CENTRAL CATHOLIC @ PERRY CARDINAL MOONEY-MILL CREEK (SC) USULINE INVITATIONAL-YOUNGSTOWN CC LAKE @ MCKINLEY @ KENT ROOSEVELT(WINDMILL LAKES) WOOSTER INVITATIONAL @ WOOSTER CC JACKSON STARK COUNTY CHAMP @ GLENMOOR @ GREEN NOLEN BELDEN INVITATIONAL @ BROOKSIDE HOOVER POST SEASON FED. @ TANNENHAUF

VOLLEYBALL

8/14 4:00 WADSWORTH 8/15 4:00 CCC 8/16 10:00 @ NORTON 8/19 4:00 MCKINLEY 8/20 4:00 ELMS 8/21 4:00 @ JACKSON 8/22 4:00 JACKSON 8/26 4:00 @ HOOVER 8/27 4:00 ST. VINCENT ST. MARY 8/28 4:00 LAKE 8/29 4:00 HUDSON 9/4 4:00 GREEN 9/5 4:00 @ HOBAN 9/9 4:00 LOUISVILLE 9/11 4:00 @ WOOSTER 9/12 4:00 @ BARBERTON 9/16 4:00 @ PERRY 9/17 4:00 HOOVER “B” 9/18 4:00 @ CCC 9/21 9:00 @ FEDERAL LG. TOURN. 9/23 4:00 AKRON NORTH 9/24 4:00 RAVENNA

8/20 8/22 8/26 8/27 8/29 8/31 8/31 9/03 9/05 9/07 9/10 9/14 9/17 9/19 9/24 9/26 9/28 10/01 10/03 10/10

GIRLS SOCCER 8/03 TBA 8/07 5:00/7:00 8/10 6:00 8/13 1:00/3:00 8/16 5:00/7:00 8/21 5:00/7:00 8/24 5:00/7:00 8/28 5:10/7:00 8/31 5:00/7:00 9/04 5:00/7:00 9/07 3:00/5:00 9/11 5:00/7:00 9/19 5:00/7:00 9/21 1:00 9/23 7:00 9/25 5:00/7:00 9/28 1:00/3:00 10/2 5:00/7:00 10/5 5:00/7:00 10/9 5:00/7:00

@ NORTON (ALL) ST VINCENT ST MARY (ALL) MCKINLEY (ALL) MASSILLON (JV) @ JACKSON @ LOUISVILLE/CANFIELD/MASS.(V) @ LOUISVILLE/CANFIELD/MASS.(JV) HOOVER (ALL) @ LAKE @ AKRON HOBAN (FR) GREEN (ALL) @ WATERLOO (V, JV) @ PERRY (ALL) @ MCKINLEY(ALL) JACKSON (ALL) @ HOOVER (ALL) CENTRAL/MEDINA (JV,V) LAKE (ALL) (FIGHT 4 CURE) @ GREEN (ALL) PERRY (ALL) (SENIOR NIGHT)

8/24 9:00AM GOLDEN EAGLE INVITATIONAL 8/31 9:00AM @ ASHLEY WHITE-STUMPF MEMORIAL AT MARLINGTON 9/07 9:00AM @ WOOSTER INVITATIONAL 9/14 9:00AM @ MCDONOUGH INVITATIONAL FOREST HILL PARK/CLEVELAND 9/21 8:00AM @ CLOVERLEAF INVITATIONAL 9/28 9:00AM STARK COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS 10/05 9:00AM @ LES EISENHART @ T. WORTHINGTON 10/12 9:00AM @ FEDERAL LEAGUE @ JACKSON H.S. 10/19 TBA DISTRICT MEET @ GLENOAK 10/26 TBA @ REGIONAL (BOARDMAN) 11/02 TBA @ STATE (NATIONAL RACEWAY COLUMBUS)

8/30 7:00 JOHN ADAMS (IN) 9/6 7:00 @ MASSILLON 9/13 7:00 AUSTINTOWN FITCH 9/20 7:00 HOOVER 9/27 7:00 @ GREEN 10/4 7:00 JACKSON 10/11 7:00 ST. VINCENT ST. MARY 10/18 7:00 @ MCKINLEY 10/25 7:00 LAKE 11/1 7:00 @ PERRY

PRE-SEASON FED. @ TANNENHAUF @ WARREN JFK-WARREN CC @ PICKERINGTON INVITE JACKSON + JV @ SHADY HOLLOW SECTIONAL PREVIEW @ ELMS MIDWEST CLASSIC @ SKYLAND WALSH TOURNEY @ HUDSON CC PERRY + JV LAKE@ SABLE CREEK MEDINA @ MEDINA CC WALSH JESUIT MCKINLEY MEDINA + JV @ MEDINA INVITATIONAL @ STARK CO. CHAMPIONSHIP BOARDMAN @ THE LAKE CLUB GREEN @ UPPER ARLINGTON INVITE POST-SEASON FED. @ ELMS CC HOOVER @ ARROWHEAD WADSWORTH @ RAWIGA CC SECTIONALS @ ELMS

4:30/5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 8:00AM 8:00AM 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 TBA 5:30/7:00 10:00/11:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 10:00/12:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00 5:30/7:00

CROSS COUNTRY

VARSITY FOOTBALL

GIRLS GOLF 8/6 11:30 8/8 8:00 8/9 1:00 8/13 10:30 8/15 8:00 8/17 TBA 8/19 1:00 8/20 3:30 8/26 3:30 8/29 3:30 9/05 3:30 9/09 3:30 9/10 3:30 9/12 1:00 9/14 9:00 9/16 1:00 9/17 8:00 9/19 10:00 9/23 12:00 9/24 3:30 09/26 3:30 10/2 TBA

GIRLS TENNIS

@ WOOSTER CLASSIC (S) @ CANFIELD (S) CENTRAL CHRISTIAN(S) WEST BRANCH (S) WOOSTER @CBOARDMAN WARREN G HARDING PERRY* LOUISVILLE GREEN* @ AUSTINTOWN FITCH @ JACKSON* RAVENNA @ NORDONIA MASSILLON NORTHWEST/MCKINLEY* (SN) @ CUYAHOGA FALLS @ LAKE* @ ROOSEVELT @ HOOVER*

BOYS SOCCER 8/3 8/6 8/10 8/13 8/17 8/24 8/27 8/29 8/31 9/03 9/05 9/07 9/10 9/19 9/24 9/28 10/01 10/03 10/08 10/10

1:00/3:00 CANFIELD (S) 5:00/7:00 @ HIGHLAND (S) 10:00/1:00 @ CVCA (S) 5:00/7:00 CANFIELD (S) 5:00/7:00 @ HUDSON 11:00/1:00 @ WARREN HARDING 5:15/7:00 @ PERRY 7:00 @ LOUISVILLE 1:00/3:00 AUSTINTOWN FITCH 5:15/7:00 @ GREEN 5:00/6:30 @ FIRESTONE 5:00/7:00 BRUNSWICK 5:15/7:00 JACKSON 5:00/7:00 DOVER 5:15/7:00 @ MCKINLEY 1:00/3:00 @ WALSH JESUIT 5:15/7:00 LAKE 5:00/7:00 KENT ROOSEVELT 5:15/7:00 HOOVER 5:00/7:00 REVERE

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FAMILY FUN DAY

CLASS OF 2009 REUNION

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Friday, November 29, 2019, 6-8 p.m.

GlenOak High School 1801 Schneider St. NE

Skyland Pines Banquet Center 3550 Columbus Road NE Canton, Ohio 44705

Join us at the 24th Annual Plain Local Family Fun Day!

Enter through door 17 at the upper parking lot.

ROTARY CLUB OF PLAIN TOWNSHIP PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7 a.m.-12 p.m.

Class of 2009 10-Year Reunion

$25/ticket. Ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, soda, coffee and dessert. Cash bar is available. RSVP by October 28, 2019, at http://form. jotform.com/GlenOak2009/10year.

CLASS OF 1984 REUNION GlenOak Class of 1984 is having its 35th Class Reunion!

Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or check.

Don’t miss out on the festivities! Please join your classmates from the Class of 1984 on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Skyland Pines, 3550 Columbus Road NE, Canton, OH 44705.

FREE FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITIES

Agenda for the Evening:

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Activities include: Obstacle courses, Make-It-Take-It crafts, face painting, dodge ball, nail painting, mini putt-putt golf, virtual reality activity and more!

FREE COLOR RUN 12:30 p.m.

Join us for a short race on the GlenOak Campus with a colorful start! Participants should wear white to get the most colorful experience! All ages are welcome. We hope to see you there!

GLENOAK COLOR GUARD MEMBERS ATTEND CLINICS AT WALSH UNIVERSITY 12:30 p.m.

Three GlenOak junior Color Guard members, under the direction of Jacquenette Blaydes, attended the Fred J. Miller Clinics at Walsh University this summer. Eliana Antoniades, Lauren Schlemmer and Alyssa Serri participated in technique classes, team discussions and learned performance routines. There were several teams from Ohio that participated and the GlenOak Color Guard members won the Most Improved Award.

6 p.m. - Registration/Cash Bar/Appetizers 7 p.m. - Buffet Dinner 9 p.m. - After-Dinner Guests/Socializing/Appetizers 10:30 p.m. - 50/50 Drawing The price for dinner is $35 per person if reserved by July 31 and $40 after that date. The cost for coming after dinner is $15 per person if reserved by July 31 and $20 after that date. Reservations and payment can be made two ways: 1) Via U.S. mail/check (payable to GlenOak Class of 1984) and sent to: GlenOak Class of 1984, c/o Joyce McCauley, 706 Everhard Road SW, N. Canton, OH 44709 2) Via Venmo (search for “GlenOak Class of Eighty-Four” and put reservation information in the “what’s it for” section). Reservation information requested: Your name, Address, Email address, Phone and Name of guest. Registration Deadline: Early registration deadline is July 31, 2019 Final reservations due no later than September 7, 2019 Contact: glenoak84@aol.com

CLASS OF 1967 REUNION You are cordially invited to attend the Glenwood Class of 1967 Birthday Party on September 27, 2019 at 5:00pm. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Dinner available at your own cost. Cash Bar. Arrowhead Country Club, 1500 Rogwin Circle SW, North Canton, OH 44720. Please send check made payable to Nancy Jo Frank, 5388 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720-7534. The cost is $20 (which includes tax and gratuity) by August 30, 2019.

September 20 and 21, 2019

PLAIN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Friday, September 20th

BY: CINDY GUEST

GlenOak vs Hoover Football Game (Homecoming game)

The Plain Township Historical Society was busy this summer with new donations and stories arriving. As a result, we need the communities help to fill in some missing pieces. This is where your can help.

CLASS OF 1979 REUNION 40th Class Reunion Information

5-7 p.m. Tailgate Party Contact: Ambrose Perduk to purchase tickets for the tailgate party: perduka@plainlocal.org Informal gathering: Walthers Cafe 440 Applegrove St NW North Canton, OH 44720 8:00pm, Cash bar and food Saturday, September 21st: La Pizzaria 3656 Dressler NW Canton, OH 44718 Doors open at 6:30pm Cocktails at 7:00pm- 8:00pm Dinner at 8:00pm (dinner salad, roast beef, parmesan crusted chicken, penne pasta, red skin potatoes, fresh beans in oil and garlic, dessert. Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner, Cash Bar, and DJ 7:00pm-11:00pm $40.00 per person, $80.00 a couple Casual attire RSVP by September 7th, 2019 your name, guest name, address, email address, and your phone number to GlenOak Class of 79, P.O. Box 35518, Canton, OH 44735-5518. Please make check payable to: GlenOak Class of 79. Donations are always appreciated. Tina Haddad Vlahos - 330-806-5918 Justine Kager Holland - 330-495-9457 John Orr - 330-936-1968 Kristen Peterson Dixon - 330-284-1772 Rocke Sweaney - 330-412-3361 Kim VanNostran Perduk - 330-904-4621 Ambrose Perduk - 330-904-4620

Beanies: During our research on both Glenwood High School and Middlebranch High School, we discovered that there were beanies for the freshman students. We have only seen one photo in the Glenwood Yearbook and the Middlebranch Yearbooks just mention that beanies exist. As it turns out, there were beanies for other Plain Township schools as well. We discovered one existed for Edgefield and have acquried one. Now we are on the hunt. We have three questions: 1) Which schools had beanies? 2) We are looking for a least a photo of the school beanies for the archives and ideally looking for one (or more) of those to be donated. 3)What was the significance of the beanie and do you have a story associated with a beanie you can share? Mascots: You may not remember or realize that at one time, the Plain Local schools each had their own mascot and school colors. We are looking for information to help fill in the gaps. Here is what we know: Middlebranch High School – Diamond, Black and Red; Glenwood High School – Eagle, Red and Blue; Oakwood High School – Raider, Green and Gold; GlenOak High School – Eagle, Green and Gold; Taft Junior High School – Senators, Red and White; Middlebranch Junior High – same as Middlebranch High School; Frazer Elementary – Falcon, Red and White; Edgefield – ?, Maroon and Gold; Avondale – Cougars, ?; Warstler – Wolves, ?; Plain Center - ?; Pleasant View- ?; Barr - ?; Day - ?. So if you can fill in the missing information that is great. If you have a copy of the logo that you can scan and send us, even better. If you have something that has the logo on it and you want to donate the item, that will be terrific. We will be adding this information to the school profiles we are delvoping for our website. Newspapers: We are continuing our work with the GlenOak Journalism program to preserve past issues of Middlebranch, Glenwood, Oakwood and GlenOak Newspapers. Our project is off to a good start and we have a good base of newspapers, but not all of them. We are always on the lookout for copies to add to the collection whether that be a copy or an orginial. It our goal to have a complete set for at least Glenwood, Oakwood and GlenOak. We hope to find Middlebranch High School newspapers too. Oakwood High School is currently underrepresented in the collection. So if you know anyone who was a former editor for any of the papers or anyone else who might want to share or donate copies, please let us know. These newspapers are very valuable when we are doing research on a school. Help us preserve the history of Plain Township. We are “Educating Plain Township” about “Plain History”. Contact us at preservingplaintwp@gmail.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PlainTownshipHistoricalSociety/, on the web www.preservingplaintwp. org or call 330-224-2660 and ask for Cindy.

Mr. May and Ernie the Eagle want to remind you to check the Parents tab on www.plainlocal.org for important back to school information!

Thank you from the Plain Township Historical Society! Make your calendar now for our 2019 programs!

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2019 PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD MEMBERS AND MEETINGS

Kristen Donohue Guardado President Term: 2018-2021 w: 330-489-3395 h: 330-497-2828

Eugene M. Cazantzes Vice President Term: 2016-2019 h: 330-456-5787

Monica Rose Gwin Term: 2016-2019 c: 330-417-5208

John W. Halkias Term: 2018-2021 c: 234-262-0470 h: 330-494-4719

Dr. Ambrose Perduk, Jr. Term: 2018-2021 h: 330-904-4620

2019 Meeting Dates: August 21 (7:00AM) - Administration Building September 18 - GlenOak High School October 16 - Glenwood Intermediate

November 20 - Oakwood Middle December 11 - Administration Building

All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m unless otherwise noted

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Please join us for food and fun at the Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Tailgate Fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association. Donated funds support Star Grants for teachers, scholarships for graduating seniors, the Eagle Pride program and other district initiatives and programs.

Open to all Plain Local alumni, current students and the Plain community!

GlenOak vs. Hoover Football Game Friday, September 20, 2019 | 5:00-7:15 p.m. GlenOak High School, Bob Commings Field

(next to home side concession stand, in the grass area)

1801 Schneider St. NE (rain location is the Auxiliary Gym)

For more information, email foundation@plainlocal.org

The Plain Local Schools Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is governed by a local board of trustees that is independent of the Plain Local Schools Board of Education. Contributions to the Foundation may be tax deductible. Consult your tax adviser for details.

Eagle Nation Tailgate Party Ticket Information Dinner

12 and Under ______ $5

Game Tickets in Alumni Reserved Section

Adults ____ $10 Number of Tickets ____ $8

Total _____ Total _____

I would like to donate to the Tailgate fundraiser. Enclosed is my check payable to the Plain Local Schools Foundation for Total ________ Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone ___________________________________ Email Address ___________________________________ Purchase presale dinner and game tickets between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at GlenOak High School/Foundation Office. Pre-paid game and dinner tickets are available for pick-up the night of the event at the check-in table (outside of the stadium.) Limited dinner and game tickets available for cash purchase only the night of the event.

PARKS PROGRAMMING:

2019 MEETING SCHEDULE

CREC SOCCER K SESSION 1: Registration opens 08/12/2019. Registration Deadline is 11/03/2019. Cost: $82.50 for first child. $71.50 for the second child. Third child and up is $66.00 registration. For parent willing to coach, there is a one-time registration discount of $55.00 for a s ingle registration. All dates are Saturdays. Dates: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/19, ¼, 1/11, 1/18/20. To register visit www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship.com

September 16– Architects Charles Firestone and Herman Albrecht – Dick Haldi

REC SOCCER 1-6 SESSION 1: Registration opens 08/12/2019. Registration Deadline is 11/03/2019. Cost: $82.50 for first child. $71.50 for the second child. Third child and up is $66.00 registration. For parent willing to coach, there is a one-time registration discount of $55.00 for a s ingle registration. All dates are Saturdays. Dates: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/19, ¼, 1/11, 1/18/20. To register visit www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship.com

GlenOak High School –1990, 1992, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 to present

REC SOCCER 7/8 SESSION 1: Registration opens 08/12/2019. Registration Deadline is 11/04/2019. Cost: $82.50 for first child. $71.50 for the second child. Third child and up is $66.00 registration. For parent willing to coach, there is a one-time registration discount of $55.00 for a s ingle registration. All dates are Mondays. Dates: 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/19, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20/20. To register visit www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship.com

August 18 – History Comes to Life – A Look at Warstler Cemetery – David Lasure

October 21 – Pre-History/First Contact with People – Thomas Grove November 18– How Founding Plain Township Families Are Connected – Phyllis Rustifo/Linda Theriault/Bob Vitali December – No Meeting All meetings start at 7:00PM and are held at the Plain Township Offices 2600 Easton St. NE unless otherwise noted. Come join us!!! It’s “Plain” History.

YEARBOOK WANT LIST: Middlebranch High School – 1955, 1957 Glenwood High School – 1959, 1964

Y O U A R E C O R D I A L LY I N V I T E D T O

23rd Annual Hall of Distinction Induction Ceremony

THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 19 2019

at 6 o’clock in the even ing Skyland Pines 3550 Columbus Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705

2019 INDUCTEES Jennifer Kara Kiko

Mandy Sancic

Cynthia Guest

GlenOak Class of 1993

GlenOak Class of 1997

GlenOak Class of 1981

COCKTAIL HOUR 6 P.M.

DINNER 7 P.M.

INDUCTION 7:45 P.M.

COST IS $45.00 PER PERSON IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT ANNA BODNER AT 330.491.3870 OR FOUNDATION@PLAINLOCAL.ORG.

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CHILD & ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR HEALTH BY KIM CERNANSKY, LISW-S SCHOOL-BASED CLINICIAN PROGRAM MANAGER Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (C&A) has been in existence for 44 years. C&A is a full-service, trauma-informed mental health organization specializing in the emotional and behavioral needs of children, adolescents, young adults and their families all around Stark County. C&A has always serviced the Plain Local community. Each year, we have developed a closer collaboration and have strengthened our relationship within Plain Local Schools. Currently, we have a mental health therapist stationed at each school within the district. In collaboration with Stark MHAR, our mental health therapists provide consultation services to children identified by staff in need of services. Consultation services include behavioral health screening and referral, crisis intervention, student social/emotional skill development, parent/guardian engagement/education, community linkage and referrals, participating in CARE team meetings, and staff education and training. School-based services are becoming a more viable option for clients and families. Due to the increase in mental health needs amongst children and adolescents, therapeutic services in the schools has many advantages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2017, suicide was the second-leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34 years old. Recently, here in Stark County, we experienced a suicide contagion. C&A therapists have provided crucial support and resources to not only children and their families but also to staff in their schools. One of the numerous benefits to having a therapist in the school building is that he or she is there in the moment, especially when a crisis occurs. Providers are there to intervene immediately. C&A providers are trained to assess the situation and provide evidence-based treatment. The relationships we have built in Plain Local Schools have allowed us the opportunity to assist children and their needs as they arise throughout their school day. Good mental health is critical to children’s success in school and life. According to the National Association of School Psychologists, research demonstrates that students who receive social-emotional and mental health support achieve better academically. School climate, classroom behavior, on-task learning and students’ sense of connectedness and well-being all improve as well. Participation in the school Care Team meetings is another advantage to being in the schools. Care Team is a collaboration of educators, law enforcement officials and our C&A providers. The Care Team works with students and their parents to address the barriers that influence academic performance, such as physical health, substance abuse, physical abuse, housing, nutrition and poverty. These monthly to bimonthly meetings provide the opportunity for referrals to be made for services at C&A if needed. C&A therapists provide a wealth of knowledge during this time. Therapists can suggest interventions to utilize as well as provide education to staff about mental health. Therapists can assist in creating and developing behavior plans to increase a student’s success in class. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, one in five children and adolescents experience a mental health problem during their school years. Examples include stress, anxiety, bullying, family problems, depression, a learning disability, and alcohol and substance abuse. As mentioned above, serious mental health problems, such as self-injurious behaviors and suicide, are on the rise, particularly among youth. It is evident, having a C&A provider accessible during the school day is advantageous. Schools are an ideal place to provide mental health services to children and youth. With children spending at least six hours a day in school, it’s the perfect place for prevention, intervention, positive development and regular communication between the school and families. Being at the school increases accessibility to services. Transportation can, at times, be an obstacle for families. A school-based provider can eliminate that barrier. Though school-based services are accessible to most children and adolescents, it does not always meet the needs of the client and family. For example, clients that have experienced trauma may not feel comfortable processing these events during the school day. If this is the case, C&A has office-based services as well. In the early fall of 2018, C&A and Plain Local Schools’ relationship grew even stronger. C&A is now located on the GlenOak Campus to afford greater convenience to the residents of the Plain Local Community. To reach our Plain Community office, please call 234-207-0899. The Plain office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PLAIN PAPER The Plain Paper is published by Plain Local Schools. It is distributed free of charge to to community residents, businesses and Plain Local staff. The purpose of Plain Paper is to provide our readers information about life and learning in the Greater Plain Township community. It is not intended to be a public forum. Editor: Mary Beddell, Plain Local Public Relations Director Plain Paper Plain Local Schools 901 44th Street NW, Canton, Ohio 44709 Office: 330-492-3500 • Fax: 330-493-5542 Questions or comments regarding Plain Paper can be emailed to beddellm@plainlocal.org For advertising information please contact Michelle Stahleker 330-323-2993 email: stahlekerm@plainlocal.org Federal Law prohibits Plain Paper from carrying ads containing offers of insurance policies, credit cards and travel promotions. The Plain Local Schools Board of Education reserves the right to reject any press release or advertisement based on content. Plain Paper logo and design are trademarks of Plain Local Schools. All advertising art and editorial content is copyright protected and cannot be used without express written permission. The publisher and its affiliates are not liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the ad. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Plain Local School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or age with respect to employment or educational programs and opportunities to students. Civil Rights Compliance Officer, Brent May 330-492-3500.

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COMPETITIVE U12 SOCCER SESSION 1: Registration opens 08/12/2019. Registration Deadline is 11/03/2019. Cost: $600.00 per team. All dates are Saturdays. Dates: 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/19, ¼, 1/11, 1/18/20. To register visit www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship.com COMPETITIVE U14 SOCCER SESSION 1: Registration opens 08/12/2019. Registration Deadline is 11/04/2019. Cost: $600.00 per team. All dates are Mondays. Dates: 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16/19, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20/20. To register visit www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship.com COMPETITIVE HS GIRLS SOCCER SESSION 1: Registration opens 08/12/2019. Registration Deadline is 11/03/2019. Cost: $660.00 per team. All dates are Sundays. Dates: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/19, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/20. To register visit www.teamsideline.com/plaintownship.com ADULT MENS SOCCER SESSION 1: Registration opens 08/12/2019. Registration Deadline is 11/03/2019. Cost: $660.00 per team. All dates are Sundays. Dates: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/19, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/20. To register visit www. teamsideline.com/plaintownship.com HS COED SOCCER SESSION 1: Registration opens 08/12/2019. Registration Deadline is 11/03/2019. Cost: $660.00 per team. All dates are Wednesdays and Thursdays. Dates: 11/6-7, 11/13-14, 11/20-21, 12/45, 12/11-12, 12/18-19/19, 1/8-9, 1/15-16, 1/22-23, 1/29-30/2020. To register visit www.teamsideline.com/ plaintownship.com ADULT COED SOCCER SESSION 1: Registration opens 08/12/2019. Registration Deadline is 11/03/2019. Cost: $660.00 per team. All dates are Sundays. Dates: 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/19, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/20. To register visit www. teamsideline.com/plaintownship.com

E-WASTE RECYCLING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Due to ongoing technological advancement, many electronic products become obsolete within a very short period of time, creating a large surplus of unwanted electronic products or “E-waste.” Disposing of E-waste in landfills has the potential to cause severe human and environmental health impacts. Plain Township will be accepting E-waste at the Plain Township Hall parking lot, 2600 Easton Street NE, on the following date: Saturday, September 21, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This event is being hosted by Plain Township and eycle Solutions of Ohio is providing the recycling services. Listed below is a partial list of some of the items that will be accepted: • Household Batteries (Alkaline - 50 cents/1-gallon zip lock bag) • Cell phones • Mobile Devices • Telephones • Equipment/Computers o Laptops/I-pads/Misc. Parts o Disk Drives o Hard Drives o Floppy Drives o Software CDs • CRT, TV’s, Monitors-ALL $20.00 Household Electronics Household Appliances • Business Machines/Copy Machines Power Equipment, Power Tools • Florescent Light Bulbs: 4-foot bulbs= $1.00/ each, 8-foot bulbs= $2.00/each Please visit at www.plaintownship.com for a complete list of items that will be accepted. If you have further questions, please call the township hall at 330-492-4689 during regular office hours.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a summer photo on our Facebook page. Here are some of our favorite photos!