Local Education News

New privately owned YSU apartments ready for tenants

Plans call for a second student apartment complex by a different developer

Knock, knock: School’s back in session Monday

Linda Hoey, right, parent liaison with the Youngstown School District’s Parent Pathways Institute, has Anissa Fareed write down her contact information so they can keep in touch about updates on school busing. Hoey was among about 60 volunteers Friday afternoon who canvassed students’ homes, reminding them about school starting Monday and addressing other needs.

Kids line up for bookbags at Oakhill center

The annual bookbag and school supply giveaway was part of Child Support Awareness Day.

Children need community investment, pastors say

Planning a March 4 Hope and prayer rally for Sunday, the day before the new school year starts, are, front row, from left, Jocelyn Dabney, Martha Taylor and Henrietta Williams; and back row, Kenneth Donaldson, Rafael Cruz, Julius Davis, Leroy Simmons, Jack Pettis and Gary L. Frost. The group, composed of many pastors, wants to provide support for East High School students.

Wide variety of changes to greet Valley students

Schools are debuting upgraded technology for the 2016-17 school year.

Back to School Kickoff: Book Bag Giveaway

A single sen- tence that 8-year-old Nahzyia Moses uttered may carry simplicity on the surface, but it goes a long way toward expressing what many school officials, education proponents and others hope students in the Youngstown City Schools will achieve this year – as well as the district itself.

Top Hat summer camp gives kids taste of theatrics

Non-profit organization promotes community theater.

CEO adds STEM, dance classes at East

City school board members argued for several minutes about committees, minutes and assignments

Volunteers fill bookbags ahead of Saturday giveaway

Some 1,500 bookbags were stuffed with school supplies Tuesday to be distributed to children and youth from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Covelli Centre.

MetroParks’ insect event proves eye-opening GOING BUGGY

(From left) Alan Williams, 9, LaVone Thompson, 11, Herman Smith, Lawrence Boatwright, 10, and Ma'Kyle Thompson, 9, of Youngstown give a frightened look as bug owner Jim Smolka of Hinkley shows off his Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula during Sunday's Bug Day at Mill Creek Farm in Canfield.

2016 Scholarships | Mahoning County The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on information provided by school officials. Included are single

AUSTINTOWN Ashley Amendol: Youngstown State University, Trustees’, $20,000. Alexia Carcelli: