CANTON CITY SCHOOLS NEWS
Bulldog Update: March 26, 2021
A MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT TALBERT
Spring break is here and you all deserve some rest and relaxation! It's been a challenging year and I know everyone is working harder than ever to end 2020-21 on a positive note.
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for your continued support. I also want to thank everyone who has so far participated in our virtual showcases of schools. We are happy to offer so many opportunities for our students. They deserve the best. If you missed a showcase, you can find the videos on our WEBSITE.
We have so many great things happening in our district.
I am pleased to announce that your McKinley administration is working hard to plan a safe prom. Details were sent out to students today and are also below.
Please check out today's Repository where they feature our own Taylor Vickers, McKinley Speech State Champion!
I want to say, "Break a leg!" to our Performing Arts students and staff as they perform their big annual musical of the year at Umstattd. While the name, "Urinetown," may be a bit odd, I'm told it is a highly entertaining and hilarious musical.
Please be safe as you enjoy your time off and as always ...
#GoBulldogs!
WE'RE HAVING A PROM!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: JOSEPH FISHER
Joseph is the son of Mary Fisher and Kevin Fisher and teachers may remember him from McGregor Elementary and the Early College Academy at Souers.
Joseph has participated in Ohio Model United Nations, Stark County High School Model United Nations, the C.A.S.T. program (Caring And Serving Together), and the C.A.M.P. program (CAST Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program).
Joseph is a member of the National Honors Society and is on the Honor Roll. Other recognitions include the Youth Philanthropy Award (C.A.S.T.) for 2018-19, The Stark State Dean’s List for the 2018-2019, and 2020-2021 school years, and the Model United Nations Leadership Award for 2019-2020.
What do you love about being a senior?
What I love about being a senior is the feeling of freedom, even though I am still in 12th grade, I feel as if I am graduated and that I am attending a college/university. In the College environment, no matter if it's the Stark State Cornerstone or the Oval at Ohio State, the sense of freedom always stays around.
What are your future plans?
I am planning on attending The Ohio State University in the Fall of 2021, where I will be studying Political Science and Foreign Policy. I plan on staying in Columbus for some time after and working my way through the public sector.
What would people be surprised to know about you?
My favorite genre of Music is Heavy/Death Metal.
What advice would you give to underclassmen?
Never give in to stress, there are people around you who are willing to hear you out and willing to sit down and talk. Never give in, and most importantly, don't quit. This program (Early College) is amazing and will save you thousands of dollars and years of your life that you can spend doing things that you love.
Anything you would like to add?
I would like to thank my family and friends who kept me together through the most stressful of times. I would like to thank Mr. Cordes for opening my eyes to the worldwide political sphere through Ohio Model United Nations. I would like to thank all the rest of the amazing teaching and administrative staff at Timken for providing the best years that I could ever ask for. Finally, I want to say thank you to all of the friends I've made during my time at Timken and that I wish you all the best on your journey onward in life.
HEY SENIORS! GET IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
McKINLEY'S AMELIA BOLES ADVANCES TO STATE DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
Congratulations to McKinley sophomore Amelia Boles. She came in second place for our region in the Ohio History Day Program's Senior Documentary Competition, in the Individual category. She will now move to the state competition, with hopes of moving on to the national competition. This is the first time McKinley Senior High School has had a student compete in Ohio History Day. Our college access guide, Annie Fletcher, has brought the program here for the first time.
Amelia's project is titled, "John Brown: Martyr or Madman?" She takes an analytical look at John Brown's beliefs and actions to end slavery and the subsequent outcome of the raid on Harper's Ferry. We look forward to sharing her documentary at a later date!ORDER YOUR YEARBOOKS NOW!
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PERFORMING ARTS
URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL OPENS TONIGHT!
Tonight and Saturday @ 7:00pm
Sunday @ 2:00pm
Umstattd Hall
Students: $8.00
General: $10.00
Tickets are available at the door!
In the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought have led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets, owned and operated by a single megalomaniac company: the Urine Good Company. If the poor don’t obey the strict laws prohibiting free urination, they’ll be sent to the dreaded and mysterious “Urinetown.” After too long under the heel of the malevolent Caldwell B. Cladwell, the poor stage a revolt, led by a brave young hero, fighting tooth and nail for the freedom to pee “wherever you like, whenever you like, for as long as you like, and with whomever you like.”
ICYMI: MCKINLEY GUITAR ENSEMBLE GETTING NATIONAL EXPOSURE!
Here's exciting news! The McKinley Guitar Chamber Ensemble will be featured this Saturday night in the Austin Classical Guitar Concert! This steamed concert is all about how teachers and students have come together during the pandemic, overcome the barriers we’ve all faced of being separated, and made beautiful things together.
The Ensemble is made up of Samaria Hill, Logan Marinakis, Gabrielle Gove, Brendan Mammone, Juan Echavarria, Jacob Seeley, and Kim Collin, and directed by George Dean.
The concert is called PLAY, and it will be streamed live on YouTube at 9 p.m.
For more information, and to receive a link to see the concert – and a pdf concert program – just click here. The concert is free.
To RSVP for the online concert, click HERE.
GIBBS' MORNING MEETING HAS SPECIAL GUEST!
At Gibbs, all of the reading teachers are reading “Twice as Good — The Story of William Powell and Clearview, The Only Golf Course Designed, Built, and Owned by An African American.” Gibbs purchased the book for every face-to-face student. As a special treat, Renee Powell, daughter of William Powell and owner of Clearview Golf Course, joined the students and staff for their Morning Meeting on Thursday. Check out the video below!
BVA EASTER SURPRISE!
Krista LaFay, Bulldog Virtual Academy/Lehman math teacher had some fun this week! She had a competition with her 6th and 7th graders: The student who completed the most Acellus Steps in one week would win an Easter basket. Crenshaw BVA teacher, David White, joined in! And, by the way, he already had an Easter Bunny costume! LaFay invited all 4 of the Middle school BVA teachers to participate and made 16 Easter Baskets and 20 Reward bags for 2nd and 3rd place kids. She filled 144 eggs with candy! “I hid eggs at each student’s house, got the bunny out of the car, and then we knocked on their door. We took their picture with the Easter Bunny before letting them find their eggs. The students, parents, and siblings loved it!” said LaFay. Teachers Jesse Long and Christine Minock also participated in the contest.
See more pictures on our FACEBOOK PAGE!
VIRTUAL FAMILY NIGHT
IT'S A BOY!
Principal Bob Crone, with his wife and CCS teacher Jennifer Crone, received handmade blankets and artwork made by staff and their family members to celebrate their new grandson!
COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: BEYOND THE GAME
YMCA NAMES BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTEST WINNERS!
Other winners are:
1st place Peyton Cutshall - Schreiber Elementary
2nd place Mariana Fowler- AIM Academy
3rd place Mykeleon Hardy - Worley Elementary
2nd-3rd grade:
1st place Jaianna Simon - Belden Elementary
2nd place Julianna Evans - Belden Elementary
3rd place Amarian Smith - Belden Elementary
4th-5th grade:
1st place Abigayle Mcclelland - Gibbs School
2nd place Jaden Brown - Belden Elementary
3rd place Ethan Gattoron - Belden Elementary
6th-7th-8th grade
1st place Jalynn Daviduk STEAMM
2nd place Lena DePasquale - STEAMM
3rd place Megan Greenhill - STEAMM
9th-10th
1st place Braylon Minor - Mckinley High School
11th-12th grade
1st place Mary Bliese - Timken Early college
2nd place Makye Dockery - Digital (McK)
3rd place D'Zyier Colbert - Digital (Mck)
STEAMM students swept the essay contest! Jalynn Daviduk (8th) placed 1st, Lena DePasquale (8th) placed 2nd, and Meghan Greenhill (7th) placed 3rd! (They are pictured below right to left.)
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT
Lehman and Crenshaw’s after school program held a family engagement night at the Myers Lake YMCA Thursday evening. Donte Holsey organized the event and said the families enjoyed the amazing food and playing basketball. He also wanted to thank the staff who were in attendance, including Principal Jolinda Seiple and Lisa Turkalj-Painter who oversees the program.
CTE NEWS FROM DIRECTOR BEN CARTER
McKinley CTE Automotive Technology students have been working very hard amid the COVID-19 challenges to attain their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Industry-Recognized Credentials. Seniors Xander Brumbaugh and Cameron Nye passed five ASE tests and Blake Adkins passed four ASE tests which are Industry-Recognized Credentials that lead to employment.
Juniors Bruce Patterson (passed 4 ASE tests) and Charles Ward (passed 1 ASE test).
CTE Director Ben Carter said that their goal is to prepare our young people for high-demand employment upon graduation and they are very successful. Xander Brumbaugh is currently employed at AutoNation Ford, Domonick Brown at Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and Cameron Nye at Liberty Ford. We are very proud of all these students for their hard work!
Storm Bell (McKinley 2015 graduate) is paying it forward to current McKinley CTE Auto Technology students. He graduated from McKinley's CTE Automotive Technology program under the tutelage of Mr. Pringle (Auto Technology instructor). Bell is the manager at Liberty Ford Quick Lube Department and currently mentoring Frederick Bryant (McKinley CTE senior) at Liberty Ford.
“These authentic work experiences are very valuable to our students. We appreciate our partnership with Liberty Ford and our great alumni,” said Carter.
LEHMAN HYGIENE DRIVE BENEFITS STUDENTS!
CONTEST FOR STUDENTS AGES 14-19
Read more at the link below.
SPORTS
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SAVE THE DATE: STEPHANIE RUSHIN PATRICK DEDICATION CELEBRATION, "THEN & NOW"
The Leila Green A.B.S.E. will honor Ms. Stephanie Rushin Patrick for her unwavering service and dedication to the students and families of Canton with a two-day celebration on May 7 and 8, 2021.
- Friday, May 7, 3:30 p.m.: Ribbon-cutting and official dedication of Patrick Elementary, followed by a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel’s Restaurant Patio in downtown Canton.
- Saturday, May 8, from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Canton. Tickets are $35. To purchase, email Yvonne Parke at Parks_Y@ccsdistrict.org or Kim Brown at Brown_K@ccsdistrict.org.
- Saturday, May 8, 6 p.m.: Revival of the Leila Green Talent Show at Umstattd Hall. More info coming soon.
- For more information visit HERE.
SAVE THE DATE!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
STARK COUNTY LIBRARY: MEET FAMOUS AUTHOR R.L. STINE
Thursday, April 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Enjoy a spooky evening with R.L. Stine, NY Times bestselling author of the Goosebumps & Fear Street series, as well as many novels for adults. Join us virtually (from under your bed), if you dare…
YMCA
EN-RICH-MENT
STARK NAACP
FOOD GIVEAWAYS
FUN FOR THE KIDS!
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WE ARE ...
Stark County's largest school district, serving over 7,000 students. We are home to a nationally acclaimed Speech and Debate program, first class theatre arts, college degree opportunities, career technical education with job certifications, Adult Education, and the best in competitive sports.
VISION
Where all Bulldogs acquire a worldview of life’s possibilities and the confidence to pursue their dreams using the knowledge and skills learned in the Canton City School District.
MISSION
To inspire confident, creative and open-minded learners.
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Website: www.ccsdistrict.org
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