Board approves calendar revisions

February 26, 2018 at 12:00a.m.

AUSTINTOWN

During a recent special board meeting, the Austintown School Board approved an adjustment to the 2017-18 calendar in regards to the spring break schedule. March 26, 27, and 28 will now be non-school days for students. The reasons for the revision are as follows: the board heard concerns regarding the length of spring break and wanted to give families the opportunity to take a trip; an Ohio Athletic Association rule caused a conflict with one of the district’s athletic programs; staff will be able to take advantage of this time and participate in professional development surrounding school safety; and the board felt it was necessary for staff to again take part in active-shooter training.

Kindergarten registration set for Western Reserve

BERLIN CENTER

Children who will be five on or before Aug. 1 and are residents of the Western Reserve Local School District, are invited to register for kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year. Registration, which is by appointment only, will take place March 13 and 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reserve Building, 13850 W. Akron-Canfield Road. Contact Liz Martin as soon as possible at 330-547-4100, ext 23205 to schedule or to learn about open enrollment.

Certifications coming to technical center

CANFIELD

Students in the digital design and print program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will soon be able to obtain three PrintEd certifications after completing the two-year program at the school. PrintED, administered by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation, is a national accreditation program based on industry standards and appropriate for secondary studies or a direct pathway to advance in the workforce. Choffin Career and Technical Center also will be able to offer PrintED certifications. The schools collaborated on this process, logging more than 85 hours over the summer preparing for the accreditation process.

Registration set for Brookfield

BROOKFIELD

Kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year will be offered from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Brookfield Elementary School, 614 Bedford Road SE. Children must be 5 years old by Aug. 1. Additionally, parents or guardians must bring all of the following items to registration: official birth certificate, Social Security card, Ohio driver’s license or Ohio ID of parent/guardian, proof of custody (if applicable), current immunization records, and two proofs of residency. Examples include gas bill, phone bill or any bill in the parent’s name that is attached to the house. If not available, a verification of residency form must be completed.