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COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Columbus City Schools, established in 1845, is the state of Ohio’s largest school district, serving the needs of more than 52,000 students in 127 schools. The district is under the leadership of its 19th superintendent, Gene T. Harris, Ph.D., and a seven-member board of education.
CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL

The primary goal of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is to become a premier school district in the United States of America. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District envisions 21st Century Schools of Choice where students will be challenged with a rigorous curriculum that considers the individual learning styles, program preferences and academic capabilities of each student, while utilizing the highest quality professional educators, administrators and support staff available.
CINCINNATI CITY

The Cincinnati Public School District dates from its official start in 1829 as a district called The Common Schools of Cincinnati. "At Cincinnati Public Schools, we are accelerating progress and offering excellent academic programs, small classes, highly qualified teachers, and after-school programs that prepare all our students for life."
AKRON CITY

Akron Public Schools is located in Akron, Ohio, in the northeastern part of the state, less than 40 miles south of Cleveland and 20 miles north of Canton. The district includes 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 31 elementary schools. It is the fifth largest district in Ohio with approximately 22,000 students enrolled. Akron Public Schools offers unique programs designed for every student! Parents love giving their child the best start in school with free all-day kindergarten. To help children grow and learn, a free lunch and free breakfast are served to all students. Parents also appreciate the many customized educational opportunities designed to fit each student's needs – whether it's special programming or special education, accelerated learning for the gifted, creative outlets for the talented, and even learning outside of the traditional classroom. APS offers many unique programs not found at other area schools including visual and performing arts, two dedicated STEM schools (high school and middle school), AkronReads tutoring program, International Baccalaureate, more than 30 Career Education programs, and opportunities to earn a high school diploma and college credit at the same time!
TOLEDO CITY

Employees of Toledo Public Schools are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the district's core values each and every day as they interact with students, parents, colleagues, and the public. * Focus on Customer Service * Collaboration with Colleagues and the Community * Data Driven Decision Making * Provide a Quality Learning Environment * Provide a Rigorous Academic Curriculum * High Expectations for all Staff * High Expectations for all Students * Every Student Succeeds.
SOUTH-WESTERN CITY

The South-Western City School District is located in the southern gateway of Columbus, Ohio. The 119 square mile district encompasses most of the southwestern quadrant of Franklin County, including a substantial portion of the City of Columbus. South-Western is the second largest school district in the county and the sixth largest in Ohio. Our mission, directed by our commitment to excellence, and in partnership with the community, is to meet the educational needs of our diverse population of learners.
OLENTANGY LOCAL

Our mission is to facilitate maximum learning for every student. Our students will perform at a level that surpasses or is equal to their anticipated level of achievement based on measured ability. We will promote high expectations for students in all areas: academic, artistic, physical, health, citizenship, and service. In a fiscally responsible manner, we will commit the resources necessary to establish and maintain: A respectful, caring, and safe environment; Research-based, student focused instruction; Information-driven decision making; A focused and challenging curriculum; Collaboration focused on improving student learning; An active partnership with parents and community
LAKOTA LOCAL

Located in southwestern Ohio, Lakota is the 7th largest school district in the state, and the largest school district in Butler County. With two high schools, two freshman schools, four junior schools, ten elementary schools, and four early childhood schools, Lakota has grown in the last 20 years from a rural district to a suburban district with student population of over 18,000. Core Values: Accountability: We will be accountable to the community that created, maintains, and sustains us. Communication: We will foster open and appropriate communication at all levels. Continuous Improvement: We will continuously improve teaching and learning. Integrity: We will demonstrate the highest ethical standards in all our interactions. Respect: We will treat every relationship with respect and dignity.
HILLIARD CITY

Mission: In concert with family and community, the Hilliard City School District will empower all graduates to thrive in the 21st century. Vision: The Hilliard City Schools is a school system centered around the students and the work provided to them.
DUBLIN CITY

The Dublin City School District consists of 47 square miles and parts of Columbus, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Delaware County, and Union County. Contrary to a popular notion, the boundaries of the Dublin School district extend far outside the city of Dublin. In fact, more than 40% of our students live outside the city of Dublin. The district remains committed to the dual goals of excellence and equity. It is our mission to provide ALL students with the best possible learning opportunities. This means setting rigorous standards for all learners, providing support for students who are not accustomed to working at this level and giving our highest achievers more challenges to push them to even new heights. The district has received the State of Ohio’s highest possible rating for eight consecutive years, bolstering its statewide reputation for academic and extracurricular excellence.
WESTERVILLE CITY

Serving a culturally and economically diverse 52-square-mile area in northeastern Franklin and southern Delaware counties, Westerville City Schools educates approximately 15,000 students, is the 11th-largest district in Ohio and earned a rating of "Excellent with Distinction" from the Ohio Department of Education on the most recent State Report Card. Our vision is to be the benchmark of educational excellence. Our mission is to prepare students to contribute to the competitive and changing world in which we live.
DAYTON CITY

Dayton Public Schools is an urban district of approximately 15,000 students in pre-kindergarten through high school with a graduation rate of (84.4%) and more National Board Certified teachers than any other district in the Dayton region. One of our high schools, Stivers School for the Arts, was ranked among America’s best public high schools for two years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. DPS has produced 20 Gates millennium scholars since 2000, and four National Coca-Cola Finalists since 2003--two of whom were national winners. The diversity of our student body is matched only by the variety of our academic offerings. Students benefit from a solid academic program in our 30 schools and two special centers. Because students learn in different ways, DPS families will find single-gender and Montessori schools at the PK-8 level and programs that challenge students at the high school level. These include cutting-edge career pathways at David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center, International Baccalaureate at Meadowdale, and visual and performing arts at Stivers School for the Arts. DPS is partnering with the Dayton Foundation, the University of Dayton’s Raymond L. Fitz Center for Leadership in Community, and a host of local businesses and health and social service organizations to operate five Dayton Public preK-8 schools as community centers in the after-school hours. The centers are part of the district’s initiative to create strong neighborhood schools. The district, in the final segment of its $627 million school construction program, is providing teachers and students with new facilities and state-of-the-art technology to prepare for success in a global economy. To date, 24 of 26 schools have been built and occupied. This school year, DPS opened River's Edge Montessoi School and Fairview PreK-8 School and will later open the new Belmont High School and Wright Brothers PreK-8 School.
ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM OF TOMORROW

With more than a decade of experience, ECOT gives Ohio students the best curriculum, technology, and teachers available online today. And it shows in ECOT’s results: over 6,000 students have graduated from ECOT and enrollment grows significantly every year. Since beginning in 2000, ECOT, the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow, has provided a tuition-free, fully accredited online public school education to students throughout Ohio.
OHIO VIRTUAL ACADEMY

The Ohio Virtual Academy uses the K¹² curriculum to offer Ohio students in grades K-12 an exceptional learning experience. With individualized learning approaches, the Ohio Virtual Academy and K¹² provide the tools kids need to succeed—in school and beyond. The mission of OHVA is to empower students and their parents with an innovative and effective instructional program to achieve high standards and help students reach their full academic and social potential. Our vision is to create a high-performance school that equips teachers and parents with the tools of tomorrow, thereby giving our students all the opportunities they need to succeed in life and creating a new model for the twenty-first century public school.
PARMA CITY

The mission of the Parma City School District, the driving force for education in the communities we serve, is to develop confident students with skills necessary to actively compete in a technological world by stimulating critical thinking, sound decision-making, effective communication, cultural appreciation, and the joy of life-long learning. Through academic, vocational, and special education coursework, the Parma City School District is developing the leaders of the future.
MASON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mason City Schools... an award-winning Ohio school district with more than 10,000 k-12 students, serving the city of Mason, and a portion of Deerfield Township. The Mason City School District is one of Ohio's most elite public school districts. It consistently ranks in Ohio's Academic Top 10-- placing 6th out of 613 Ohio school districts this year. Students in every grade level consistently score above the state and national average in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, and on the SAT, ACT and AP tests. We work hard to meet the individual needs of each student through differentiated instruction, as well as English as a Second Language, Gifted, Special Education and other support systems. Parent involvement is key to student success—we welcome you as true partners in your child’s learning!
PICKERINGTON LOCAL

The Pickerington Local School District is one of Ohio’s Premier School Districts. For the past 5 years, the district has earned among the top ratings for the State of Ohio Report Card. The Ohio Department of Education ratings are based on student performance on statewide achievement tests, graduation rates, and attendance rates. The Pickerington Local School District has grown from a shared one-room school in a log cabin to 14 modern facilities educating more than 10,200 students, making it the 15th largest* school district in Ohio. Our goal is to be a high performance school district with high-quality learning environments for every student. Our mission is to provide children an efficient and nurturing educational environment that creates life-long learners who are socially responsible citizens. We believe children are our primary focus.
HAMILTON CITY

The district provides a full range of educational programs and services. These include elementary and secondary curriculum offerings at the general, college preparatory and vocational levels; a broad range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities; adult and community education offerings; special education programs; and community recreation facilities. The mission of the Hamilton City School District is to provide an environment where all students experience success through participation in a dynamic educational system provided by a competent and caring staff and enhanced by community involvement.
FAIRFIELD CITY

We are a district made up of two supportive communities - the City of Fairfield and Fairfield Township. Our nearly 10,000 students are engaged in challenging classes and extracurricular activities that provide lessons on academic and character development. When our students graduate, they know they are prepared to compete with peers from neighboring communities, to across the globe. FAIRFIELD CITY SCHOOLS VISION STATEMENTS: Develop culturally responsive practices; Provide safe and secure buildings that are adaptable to future educational practices; Offer superior learning experiences for students and staff; Exceed State and National Performance Standards; Meet the diverse needs of all students and staff; Collaborate with our community; Teach and model positive character traits; Reach out to families; Actively seek resources in the community to identify and fulfill student needs; Empower students to compete successfully in a complex changing world; Operate the district in a fiscally responsible manner; Expect quality performance of all students and staff members.
WORTHINGTON CITY

Worthington City Schools is one of the top school districts in the Columbus, Ohio area. 90% of our students move on to higher education; 80% of our teachers have a masters degree or more; we are the second largest employer within our district.
CANTON CITY

With an enrollment of approximately 10,200 students, the Canton City School District is the largest in Stark County and one of the eight largest urban school systems in Ohio. It is also one of the largest employers in Stark County. The district comprises two high schools (each with a freshman academy), three middle schools, and 14 elementary schools. In addition, the district operates five alternative high schools, one alternative middle school and helps operate a Montessori school, a Digital Academy, and an Arts Academy. The Canton City Schools offer a wide variety of strong academic, vocational, athletic, fine arts and other extracurricular activities. Beginning in 1999, a state-driven building program, Design for the Future, propelled the construction of ten new school buildings -- Cedar Elementary, Worley Elementary, Allen Elementary, Gibbs Elementary, Belden Elementary, Summit Elementary, Harter Elementary, McGregor Elementary, Clarendon Elementary and Lehman Middle School. A local bond issue provided about 30 percent of the funding. Under the plan, nineteen schools are now new or renovated. Vision: Every student of the Canton City Schools will achieve at high levels and graduate from high school prepared to enter the work force or college. Mission: Raising student achievement through the work
NORTHWEST LOCAL

The Northwest Local School District is located in Hamilton County, approximately 12 miles from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, and covers an area of 56 square miles. It serves pupils from Colerain, Green, Ross and Springfield Townships, with Colerain Township serving as its nucleus The Northwest Local School District is a source of pride and a major part of the community serving just over 9,800 students in one early learning center, eight elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools and two career centers. Mission: We champion life-long learning, affording all students the knowledge and skills necessary to realize their full potential in life. Vision: We will provide quality and innovation in educational programming and instruction, enabling all students to successfully confront the challenges of the future.
WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKE CITY
CENTERVILLE CITY

The mission of Centerville City Schools, a community of learners, is to provide diverse educational opportunities that develop the skills, attitudes, knowledge, and ethics needed to reach individual potential and create a foundation for life long learning.
WEST CLERMONT LOCAL

The West Clermont Local School District is located approximately thirty minutes east of downtown Cincinnati. This suburban community is crossed north-south by Interstate 275 and east-west by State Routes 125 and 32. The district covers fifty-four square miles including Union Township, Amelia Village and portions of Batavia, Monroe, Ohio and Pierce Townships. We are committed to making sure our students and staff can attend school each day in a safe, secure and inviting environment, as well as using 21st Century tools to teach and learn. Preparing our students for THEIR future is critically important to their success, not only in school but well beyond graduation!
OAK HILLS LOCAL

The Oak Hills Local School District is the third largest school system in Hamilton County, located in western Cincinnati. Educational opportunities for the approximately 8,100 preschool through 12th graders teach innovation, collaboration, communication, adaptability, and provide real world experiences for future academic and social growth. The district boasts nine straight Excellent ratings on the state report card, and is recognized locally, across the state and nationally for excellence in academics, technology, the fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Among the best, we continue to strive for better.
MENTOR EXEMPTED VILLAGE

In concert with our community, the Mentor Exempted Village Schools will: Ensure the foundation for scholastic, personal, and career successes of all students; Enhance all relationships within our community; Exercise the best management of our fiscal resources and all of our other resources.
KETTERING CITY

We believe that our schools have the staff, the programs and the facilities to enable every child we serve to reach his/her potential.
SPRINGFIELD CITY

The Springfield City School District serves approximately 8,000 students pre-school through grade 12 in a vibrant learning community of 63,500 residents in west-central Ohio. The dedicated and professional staff includes 490+ teachers, with approximately 355 support personnel and administrators. Our students represent our whole community and we value the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure academic growth for students at all abilities. We continue to innovate to support personalized, customized learning. While we offer unique options at all grade levels, our middle school and high school students have seen the most striking growth in educational options as we now allow students to blend traditional coursework, on-line coursework, and experiential learning.
FOREST HILLS LOCAL

The Forest Hills School District is a comprehensive preschool through 12th-grade school district located in the southeastern suburbs of Cincinnati. The district serves nearly 7,800 students living in the communities of Anderson Township and the Village of Newtown. The combined population of these two communities is about 45,000. Vision: Success for all students. Mission: To provide educational opportunities that enable our students to acquire the knowledge, skills and personal qualities necessary for responsible citizenship and lifelong learning.
SYLVANIA CITY
BEAVERCREEK CITY

The Beavercreek City School District is one of the leading public school districts in the state, having received 12 consecutive “Excellent” ratings in Ohio Department of Education State Report Card testing. Four of the District’s eight schools have been named “National Schools of Excellence”; two have been named “Ohio State Schools of Character”; and one received the prestigious “National School of Character” award from the Washington, D.C.-based Character Education Partnership. The District has also been selected as a recipient of the “What Parents Want” award from School Match©, an educational research firm that provides school information to the general public. Only 15 percent of school districts in the country have been selected for this award. Mission: To create a student-centered educational community through innovation and collaboration, inspiring and preparing all to lead and serve. Beavercreek City Schools: Inspiring today, preparing for tomorrow.
BRUNSWICK CITY
GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY

Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools have a history of commitment to excellence. Our district and school improvement plans are working documents with operating principles that include delivering academic excellence, ensuring a healthy learning environment, collaborating with the community, and employing and developing excellent staff. The district is driven by a single, primary focus--The Student Comes First! THE GAHANNA-JEFFERSON COMMITMENT: Each student will receive a rigorous academic foundation in English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, foreign language, fine arts, speech technology applications, physical and health educations, and optional courses. Each student will be able to pursue educational opportunities relevant to individual interests. The relationships the student develops with peers, staff, and community members throughout the Gahanna-Jefferson journey will support the transformation from student to educated, responsible citizen.
MEDINA CITY SD

The Medina City School District is home of the "Battling Bees." The district encompasses 52 square miles including the city of Medina, Medina and Montville townships and a portion of Lafayette Township. Located in close proximity to Cleveland and Akron and situated near Interstate Highways I-71, I-77 and I-76. The picturesque city is best known for its historic small-town Victorian architecture. Looks can be deceiving though. Medina is a very progressive and future-oriented community. Current enrollment is over 7800. The school district is committed to expanded learning opportunities for students. This ranges from consulting teachers in the elementary and middle schools working with students and teachers, to the integration of technology into the curriculum, to staff training and development. Medina students excel in a variety of academic and co-curricular areas, including National Merit Scholarship finalists, multiple sports championships, and a music program with a reputation for excellence.
BEREA CITY

We are the Berea City School District, and our vision – our business – is to inspire excellence every day! The current enrollment is approximately 7,000 students, Preschool through Grade 12.
WASHINGTON LOCAL

In the Washington Local School District, we put children first in each and every decision we make. Washington Local provides educational programming and services to 6,700 children and youth. Whitmer High School offers over 200 courses, honors and AP classes, and 15 career training programs. Whitmer also offers 22 varsity sports, 50 extracurricular activities, and extensive opportunities in art, music, and theater. Students learn teamwork, leadership, discipline, and responsibility as they participate in activities that fuel their passions. Our teachers and coaches serve as role models and examples, ensuring our young people not only learn our core values, but live them. Our students are raising funds for worthy causes and volunteering their time. These are lessons that help boys and girls grow into men and women. These are lessons that last a lifetime.
MILFORD EXEMPTED VILLAGE

The mission of the Milford Exempted Village School district, in partnership with its community, is to provide an education of the highest quality, inspiring and empowering each student to be a life-long learner and contributing member of a diverse and ever-changing society
LORAIN CITY

Lorain City Schools District Focus: Building on Lorain’s Past Success, but Focusing on the Future. The School District’s mission is to empower its students to be successful, productive and valuable members of society.
REYNOLDSBURG CITY
ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS

The Elyria City School District, located 20 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio, serves approximately 7,500 students, Kindergarten through Grade 12, in an exceptionally caring learning community of more than 50,000 residents. The Elyria City School District prides itself on its competent staff; rigorous and diverse courses of study; commitment to student achievement; strong parent and community support and genuine interest in the individual child. The dedicated and professional staff includes 627 certificated employees and 372 support personnel. Elyria City School District offers an array of programs and services for students, pre-school through grade 12. The district is home to one 1,900-student high school, three junior high schools, 11 elementary buildings, an early childhood center, a full-day kindergarten program (with satellite locations), and an alternative school.
NEWARK CITY

The Newark City Schools serves approximately 6,200 students in 11 buildings - seven elementary schools (Grades K-5), three middle schools (Grades 6-8) and one high school (Grades 9-12). Newark City Schools staff takes strides to help every student who walks through our doors – whether they’re here for a month, come in and out multiple times in a year or attend the district from K-12. If you look at our students’ achievement, it’s easy to see the results of the hard work: Our district achieved 23 of 26 indicators on last year’s report card – our highest total ever – and we were rated Effective, based on Ohio Department of Education data released just last week.
MIDDLETOWN CITY

The mission of the Middletown City Schools is to provide our culturally diverse students with highly-challenging and engaging school work, which assists them in gaining valued knowledge and skills. We will continue to operate the district in a fiscally responsible manner with a priority of student achievement. The Middletown City School District is well known for its strong, comprehensive educational programs. Curriculum improvement, instruction and support services are the focal point of the district. To maintain a contemporary educational program, the course of study for each subject area is reviewed by a committee comprising teachers and administrators who recommend revisions to the curriculum and modernized instructional resource material.
LANCASTER CITY

Lancaster City Schools operates one high school, two junior high schools and eight elementary schools.
PLAIN LOCAL

Founded in 1809, and established in 1914, Plain Local Schools is an innovative district rich in its diversity of population. The district offers a strong core curriculum with a wide range of electives, providing students with a firm educational foundation that is unsurpassed in the area. Plain Local Schools provides a curriculum that is challenging with comprehensive activities, the best qualified staff in the area, a strong emphasis on the fine arts, superior technological resources, and safe, secure facilities.
JACKSON LOCAL

The Jackson Local School District is always 'Striving for Excellence' as students are our first priority. We believe that collaboration with and among the students, staff, parents, and community is essential for continuous improvement.
HUBER HEIGHTS CITY

The mission of the Huber Heights City School District is to educate all students to achieve at their highest academic potential in a safe, disciplined, and nurturing environment supported by parents and community.
STRONGSVILLE CITY

Approximately 6200 students participate in an exciting classroom atmosphere supported by an accredited, comprehensive curriculum, diverse student activities and clubs, engaging teachers and committed support staff. Earned Ohio's excellent academic ranking: 10 years in a row and achieved "Excellent with Distinction" this year. Award winning instructional programs: Science, Math, Economics , Business. 84% of students complete the college core curriculum, College Admission Test scores above State and National Average. 17 High School National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists in the past five years Arts: Band/Choir/Theater; National and Regional Recognition. Athletics: State and Regional championships in boys' and girls' sports
SPRINGBORO COMMUNITY CITY

Our district priority is individualized student learning and achievement. Through quality, research-based differentiated instruction, we provide a learning environment where all children are encouraged to succeed. The Mission of Springboro Community City Schools, A Pioneer in World Class Education with Small Town Pride, is to Motivate and Empower All Students to Become Life Long Learners, Productive Citizens and Future Leaders.
FINDLAY CITY

Findlay City Schools is located in the heart of Hancock County and is an excellent public school system. Serving a growing cultural and economically diverse population the Findlay City Schools encompasses approximately 37 square miles. Presently, the district is comprised of one high school, two middle schools, four intermediate (3-5) buildings, four primary (K-2) buildings, one K-5 building, and the Findlay Digital Academy serving over 6230 students. The Findlay Trojan tradition of excellence in academics, athletics and all extracurricular activities are based on collaboration between our students, staff, administrators, parents and community who take great interest in our students. The well-qualified and caring staff is committed to creating an outstanding learning environment and a culture for excellence that supports and encourages our students and staff in their academic, extra-curricular and personal growth. Findlay City Schools considers "facilitating student achievement" in a safe and caring environment as one of our top priorities (Strategic Plan - Strategy I & II). In many of our core subject areas, the district is using the Ohio Department of Education academic content standards which ensures the written curriculum, classroom instruction, and assessments of all learning to match in an alignment in which research suggests makes a powerful achievement tool for our students. The Findlay community has been awarded "The 100 Best Communities Award" for children for the past four years and Findlay City Schools is a major factor in attaining that award. Working closely with the Community Foundation and many other community agencies Findlay City Schools continues to offer programs that help nurture the whole child including service learning, guidance, wellness, award winning music programs, nationally recognized journalism, fine arts courses, intramural and competitive sports, and provide continued special services for special needs and gifted students. We also believe that promoting character is important as part of our student's experience at Findlay. The nine virtues are focused on one inspirational word of the month and are created to support our community’s shared values.

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