Monday, October 14, 2024

October 2024

Saturday was successful for the Fighting Hornets!
8th grade volleyball: NWCC champions
7th grade volleyball: NWCC champion runner-up
JH boys cross country: NWCC champions (including first place finish [Benedict] and three top seven finishers [Sammet, Craig, Foust])
JH girls cross country:  Fought 3rd place
HS girls cross country:  Sammet 6th place and first team All-NWCC
HS boys cross country:  Foust 3rd place and first team All-NWCC



Noteworthy Dates

  • 10/30-11/1/24 - 7th grade to Camp Nuhop
  • 11/1/24 - End of First Quarter
  • 11/4/24 - Planned two-hour delay
  • 11/6/24 - ES Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • 11/7/24 - National Honor Society Induction (7:00pm)
  • 11/12/24 - ES Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • 11/13/24 - K-8 Tinkering Festival (school day)


Two-hour delay 11/4/24

A reminder that Cory-Rawson has a planned 2-hour delay on Monday, November 4, 2024.  


Freshmen Discount Card Fundraiser


Support the Freshman Class in future events such as Prom and their Senior Class Trip by purchasing a discount card. Each card is $10 and the discounts can be used more than once over the next year. Buy your card today by either speaking with a Freshman or emailing Mrs. Barnhart at barnhart@cory-rawson.org


Athletics Updates

  • The 2024 Athletic Boosters Reverse Raffle will take place on Nov. 9, 2024 at the Old Millstream Center in Findlay. Tickets are still available and can be purchased from an Athletic Booster member or from the athletic office.
  • Fall sports OHSAA Tournament play begins this week for our fall sports teams. Good luck to our cross country, soccer and volleyball teams as they enter the postseason.


Attention Cory-Rawson Alumni...


Plan ahead... Winter Music Performances

  • 12/4/24 - 5-8 choir and band concert (7:30pm, auditorium)
  • 12/10/24 - 9-12 choir and band concert (7:30pm, auditorium)
  • 12/17/24 - Begindergarten - 4th grade program (6:00pm, auditorium)



Tuesday, September 10, 2024

September 2024

#BeeTheOne

Noteworthy Dates

  • Friday 9/13/24: Elementary Night at Cory-Rawson vs. North Baltimore football
  • Tuesday 9/24/24:  Picture day
  • Friday 9/27/24:  Community Hub survey closes
  • Saturday 10/5/24:  CRHS Homecoming Dance (8pm)
  • Tuesday 10/8/24 and Wednesday 10/9/24:  CRHS Parent-Teacher Conferences (evenings)


Home Football Game Changes & Reminders

Cory-Rawson fans are reminded that parking is available in the two parking lots in front of the elementary school and entry to the game is available through the "connector" - door B1.  Entry is also available at the east end (bus garage/greenhouse area) of the stadium.

For safety and security, the gates at the west end of the stadium (near the playground and concession stand) are locked during the game.  This will change two practices:  
  • Due to safety concerns, fans will no longer be permitted to park inside the stadium along the southwest end of the track.  Handicapped fans are welcome to park just outside the west gate along the outside of the stadium fence and enter through that gate prior to kick-off. 
  • For their safety and supervision, students will not be able to use these gates to access the elementary playground during the game as they will be locked and/or monitored.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this effort as we balance both the safety and accommodation of fans.


Picture Day is September 24!

Picture Day is coming soon!  Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 24.  Preorder online and receive a FREE 10x8 Photo Collage with purchase!
To order your photos, click the below link (specific to school building):


Community Hub Survey closes soon

Cory-Rawson Local Schools is a hub of our community and we want to ensure that we’re meeting the needs of our whole community. This is represented in the recent opening of the YMCA Early Learning Center child care and the Helpful Hive. We wish to explore any additional partnerships to meet the needs of our community. The Cory-Rawson Community Hub committee, made up of school representatives and community leaders, is asking for anyone connected to Cory-Rawson (residents, parents/guardians, family members, etc.) to complete a short, anonymous survey at:
https://bit.ly/CRhub
The survey will close on September 27, 2024.  Once you complete the survey online, you can enter for the chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.


School Meals Information

Lunch menus are available online at https://coryrawson.healtheliving.net/.  The free lunch application is also available at the same website and can be completed online.


Athletics Passes Available

All-sports passes are on sale for the 2024-25 academic year. You can purchase your passes by visiting https://www.cory-rawson.org/page/athletics and selecting "2024-25 All-Sports Passes." 
We are excited to offer all-sports passes for free to senior citizens (60 years or older) that live inside the school district with proof of residency. 
All-sports passes include all home 7-12 athletic events, excluding any OHSAA tournament contests or non Cory-Rawson athletic events hosted here.


Substitutes needed

Cory-Rawson seeks substitutes for a variety of roles:  Teachers, bus drivers, aides, food service, and custodians.  To learn more, click here.  


YMCA Early Learning Center @ Cory-Rawson enrolling

The YMCA Early Learning Center is a nurturing and dynamic childcare facility that is enrolling children from toddler age through to school age. This center provides a safe, engaging, and educational environment where young minds can flourish. The YMCA Early Learning Center offers a blend of structured activities and free play. One of the key aspects of the YMCA Early Learning Center is its comprehensive curriculum, which is designed to cater to the varying needs and developmental stages of children. In addition to its educational programs, the YMCA Early Learning Center places a strong emphasis on building a community where children feel valued and respected. We are located in Cory-Rawson school, which gives us the opportunity to be a part of an outstanding school community. By fostering positive relationships among children, staff, families, and Cory-Rawson School District the YMCA Early Learning Center helps to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and social development.
Navigate here to register your child or contact Stephanie Dawson at sdawson@findlayymca.com or 419-963-3415 ext 9025.


Stay connected to Cory-Rawson!

School events and activities are posted on our website and can be accessed here.

For updates and school news, follow @coryrawsonlocal on social media channels:

Friday, May 10, 2024

May 2024

Thanks to SOS for their efforts during Staff Appreciation Week and for sponsoring events like this morning's breakfast treats! 



Year-End Events and Noteworthy Dates

  • Monday 5/13/24:  Middle School Awards Concert (grades 5-8), 7:00pm
  • Wednesday 5/15/24:  Class of 2024 Senior Awards, 7:00pm
  • Thursday 5/16/24: CRES Leadership Day
  • Saturday 5/18/24:  Art & Technology Show (Abbey gym and Commons), 1:00-6:00pm
  • Sunday 5/19 - Tuesday 5/21/24:  Senior class trip
  • Wednesday 5/22/24:  Amazing Shake
  • Thursday 5/23/24:  2025 8th Grade DC Trip Meeting (Cafeteria), 6:30pm
  • Thursday 5/23/24:  2024 7th Grade Camp Nuhop Meeting (Cafeteria), 7:30pm
  • Sunday 5/26/24:  CRHS Graduation (Hive gym), 2:00pm
  • Monday 5/27/24:  Memorial Day - no classes
  • Thursday 5/30/24:  Last student day for 2023-2024


CRES Leadership Day

Attention CRES parents, guardians and grandparents: We look forward to seeing you at our May 16th Leadership Day where you can enjoy lunch on the lawn with your student, lawn games, and learn about our Leadership Habits! To register, go to https://forms.gle/AX1amYa6t1DHYHUUA


Surplus Equipment Auction

Cory-Rawson Local Schools is auctioning surplus equipment through an online platform.  To learn more, go to https://www.govdeals.com/search?accountId=26239


Community Hub Survey

Cory-Rawson Local Schools is a hub of our community and we want to help facilitate meeting the needs of our whole community.  This is represented in the recent opening of the YMCA Early Learning Center child care and the Helpful Hive.  We wish to explore any additional partnerships to meet the needs of our community.  The Cory-Rawson Community Hub committee, made up of school representatives and community leaders, is asking for anyone connected to Cory-Rawson (residents, parents/guardians, family members, etc.) to complete an anonymous survey. The survey is available in paper form at area churches and the schools and school events or online at https://bit.ly/CRhub





Will be held at Mt. Cory Church of Faith - click here to register





Tuesday, April 16, 2024

April 2024

Eighth grade FFA member Logan Inbody showcases his auctioneer skills during the annual FFA banquet.

April 2, 2024 marked 75 years since the consolidation of the Mount Cory and Rawson Local Schools to create what is known today as “Cory-Rawson Local Schools”. We look forward to celebrating the past and future throughout the 2024-2025 school year!


In late March, our teachers spent part of their day experiencing mini-externships with employers across the area. The goal was for us to better understand how the attributes of our Portrait of a Hornet come to life for our graduates in the workplace. Thanks to Alvada Construction, Mennonite Memorial Home, DNC Hydraulics, Grob Systems, Findlay Warehousing, Legacy Farmers Cooperative, Beltz Home Service, and Valgroup for their hospitality!


Below, I am proud to share just a few celebrations of our students and staff from the last month:

  • The HS play, "Alice @ Wonderland" and ES musical "The Granny Awards" were both terrific!  
  • Robotics students earned their Fanuc industry credentials through Rhodes State.
  • The district was awarded a $10,850 Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring grant from the Community Foundation to support our Reading is RAD intervention program.
  • Dale Hoffman and Hannah Reese were recognized for their leadership at the Ohio Middle Level Association's Breakfast of Champions.
  • 24 CRHS student-artists had work included in the Marathon Center for Performing Arts' advanced art show.  Three earned awards including Joey Nelson (3rd place - 3D), Carson Reese (honorable mention - 3D), and Loren Brooks (Legg-Rieck's award).
In our hearts, the Green and Gold,
Jay Clark
Superintendent

Friday, March 15, 2024

March 2024

Cory-Rawson builds great readers!  We had record-breaking attendance at Family Literacy Night!  Thanks to our families for spending the evening with us and to our staff and HS student volunteers!


Noteworthy dates:

  • 3/22/24:  HS Play (7:00pm)
  • 3/23/24:  HS Play (2:30pm) 
  • 3/26/24:  End of Third Quarter
  • 3/27-3/29/24:  No school - PD Day/Easter break
  • 4/5/24:  FFA Banquet (6pm)
  • 4/8/24:  No school - Eclipse
  • 4/10-14:  8th Grade Washington, DC Trip
  • 4/12/24:  HS Cabaret (7pm)
  • 4/20/24:  HS Prom

CRHS presents Alice@Wonderland

Junior High and High School students have been working hard on this year's play, Alice@Wonderland. It's a fun and whimsical adventure featuring all the classic and beloved characters with a few funny, modern updates that viewers of ALL ages will enjoy! The cast will present a short preview to elementary students the week of the play, and performances will be on Friday, March 22nd at 7PM, and Saturday, March 23rd at 2:30PM. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults, and can be purchased in the high school office the week before the play, and at the door. Many thanks to Joey Nelson, Elizabeth Snavley, and Art Club for creating fantastic promotional materials for the show!

hilty@cory-rawson.org

Safety Center releases Social Media alert

The Ohio School Safety Center shared a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the escalation of "financial sextortion" of teenagers - someone tricking a minor into sending them sexually explicit photos or videos which are then used to blackmail the minor into sending them money or gift cards to prevent the release of the images or videos to family and friends.  A few recommendations from the FBI:
  • Don't assume your child is safe online - children affected by sextortion are as young as 8 years old
  • Know that all forms of social media, gaming and digital platforms can pose a risk to children
  • Review internet and social media use and settings by checking your child's apps, keeping their profiles private, and consider banning the use of connected devices in bedrooms.
For the complete bulletin, click here.


CREA Scholarship applications being accepted

The Cory-Rawson Education Association is now accepting scholarship applications.

A one-time grant of $500 will be issued to a Cory-Rawson graduate who has successfully completed a minimum of one semester of college credit and is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as an education major.

Applicants must provide the information below along with a brief essay explaining his or her particular interest in education and plans for a career in teaching.
  • Name
  • Address
  • College/ University
  • Semesters completed
  • Approximate GPA

All applications must be received by Mrs. Wendi Davis (davis@cory-rawson.org) no later than April 23, 2024.






Tuesday, February 13, 2024

February 2024



2024 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame inductees and committee members.

We welcomed our 2024 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame inductees
 back to Cory-Rawson on Friday, February 9.  Melana Maxie ('83), Jason Searfoss ('90), and Tara Smith ('94) were celebrated during the school day and at that evening's basketball game for their amazing accomplishments.

Thanks to our committee for their work in shaping this wonderful recognition and to our sponsors:  Anderson Tractor Service, Citizens National Bank, DNC Hydraulics, Lori Collins, and Masterpiece Signs.  We're hoping to expand the display in the CRHS commons (old HS cafeteria) with a heritage wall featuring memorabilia.  If you're interested in helping make this a reality, please contact me or our district office.

In our hearts, the green and gold,

Jay Clark, Superintendent


Noteworthy Dates

  • Sunday 2/18/24 - All County Festival Concert - McComb High School (3:00pm)
  • Monday 2/19/24 - Presidents Day (No School)
  • Wednesday 2/28/24 - Elementary School Spring Picture Day
  • Wednesday 3/6/24 - Elementary School Literacy Night (4:30-6:00pm)
  • Thursday 3/7/24 - 5-12 Band Concert (7:30pm)
  • Tuesday 3/12/24 - 7-12 Choir Concert (7:30pm)
  • Friday 3/15/24 - Elementary School Musical (6:30pm)

2024-2025 Preschool and Begindergarten/ Kindergarten Information

Cory-Rawson is excited to welcome our youngest Hornets for 2024-2025!

Open Enrollment for 2024-2025

The Cory-Rawson Local School District is accepting applications from those interested in attending through open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.
Students living in any Ohio school district may apply and enroll at Cory-Rawson tuition-free.
Applications are approved annually on a first come, first served basis and approval is subject to grade level enrollment and educational programs. Applications are available in our school offices and online at https://www.cory-rawson.org/page/new-student-enrollment

Our staff looks forward to meeting with any potential families to provide information about our district and programs. Call the district office at 419-963-3415, option 3 or email April Sybert at sybert@cory-rawson.org to schedule a meeting and tour.


From the Nurse:  Dental Services

*Consent form was sent home with CRES students.  Extras are available in the office or here.


Cory-Rawson Builds Great Readers!

Right to Read week activities March 4-8, 2024

Right to Read Week, in conjunction with our Scholastic Book fair, will be celebrated March 4 through 8 here at Cory-Rawson Elementary. The theme for the week is Cory-Rawson Builds Great Readers. STEAM activities will be incorporated during this week and prior to this week in order to build excitement for reading. The cafeteria is planning a special construction theme menu and cafeteria worker Barb Barnett is again crocheting themed items that will be given away as prizes during the week. Administrative staff and Board of Education members will be featured guest readers in classrooms throughout the week. Literacy Night will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the elementary gym and cafeteria. This will include games and activities. Pizza, chips, drink, and dessert will be provided at no cost for those who RSVP to wilson@cory-rawson.org by March 1. The book fair will be open during the literacy night as well.


Tuesday, January 16, 2024

January 2024

 



Many Cory-Rawson fourth and fifth grade students spent their Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at STEM camp. Our school partnered with the Bowling Green State University College of Education and Human Development for a day full of engineering, mathematics, and science.


Noteworthy Dates

  • Thursday 1/18/24:  End of 2nd Quarter/End of 1st Semester
  • Friday 1/19/24:  Inservice Day - No school
  • Friday 2/9/24:  Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame induction
  • Monday 2/19/24:  Presidents Day - No school


2024-2025 School Calendar

Families can find the 2024-2025 school calendar here.  The calendar was approved by the Board of Education at their January meeting.


County Transportation Survey

HHWP Community Action Commission was awarded a $70,000 grant through ODOT for a Transit Development Study focused on Hancock County. The purpose of this study is to ensure that all of Hancock County is being served in the best way possible with public transportation.

The Community Action Commission asks that Hancock County residents complete the survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HancockTDP


From our Nurse




Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Inducts Three


Cory-Rawson Local Schools will induct the inaugural class of its Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame on Friday, February 9, 2024.  The purpose of the district’s Hall of Fame is to recognize graduates of Cory-Rawson, Mount Cory, or Rawson High Schools whose achievements have impacted the region, state, nation, and world.  The three 2024 inductees include Melana A. Maxie (class of 1983), Jason E. Searfoss (class of 1990), and Tara C. Welch Smith (class of 1994).

The induction events include an assembly introducing the inductees to the high school students and staff and a presentation during halftime of the high school varsity basketball game that evening.  The generosity of various donors made the Hall of Fame possible.


Melana A. Maxie graduated from Purdue University in 1987 with a B.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Her career in the aerospace defense industry focused on structural analysis, store certification, and weapons integration on the F-16 and F-35 aircrafts. When Melana retired in 2017 she was the F-35 Weapons Integration and Certification Manager, where she ensured all required data was gathered and submitted to the U.S. Government to support certification that all weapons could be safely loaded, carried, and employed on all three variants of the F-35. 

Melana also served her community by coaching volleyball at the YMCA, was a Girl Scout leader, and supported middle school theater productions in set and costume design. During her retirement Melana established a Quilt of Valor Group in Clarendon County. Melana is the Governor and Assistant General for the Society of Mayflower Descendants in South Carolina, and serves the General Society of Mayflower Descendants on several committees and was awarded the Governor General’s Commendation Award in 2023.


Jason Searfoss is a recognized leader in the financial services industry. He has held leadership positions at some of the world’s leading investment managers and banks, as well as at various startups and growth-stage companies. In these capacities, he has built and led finance and investment functions, managed portfolios of alternative assets, and been instrumental in tens of billions of dollars of capital transactions.

Mr. Searfoss co-founded a technology startup accelerator and venture capital firm with more than 200 portfolio companies. He is also an active personal investor in and advisor to dozens of startup- and growth-stage technology companies. 

Jason received a MBA with concentrations in finance and accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, from Kenyon College, where he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. After completing his undergraduate studies at Kenyon, Jason was one of 40 people selected worldwide to receive a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, and spent 15 months in New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, India, and Nepal during the fellowship. 

In his spare time, Jason is a competitive ultramarathon runner, having completed single-stage races of up to 122 miles and self-supported adventure runs of up to 175 miles in distance. 


Dr. Tara Smith is a Professor of Epidemiology at the Kent State University College of Public Health  She previously held leadership roles at the University of Iowa College of Public Health Department of Epidemiology where she directed the College’s Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases and attained the rank of associate professor with tenure. While at Iowa, she also obtained a Certificate in Agricultural Safety and Health. She completed post-doctoral training in molecular epidemiology at the University of Michigan prior to beginning her professorship at the University of Iowa. She obtained her Ph.D. at the University of Toledo, investigating the pathogenesis of the Group A Streptococcus, and her B.S. in Biology from Yale University. 

Tara was the first to identify livestock-associated strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the United States, and has pioneered the investigation of this organism in the United States. Dr. Smith has published more than 120 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. She has received significant funding to carry out these studies. She has presented her research at numerous national and international platforms, including talks on Capitol Hill on the topic of agriculture and antibiotic resistance. Her work has been profiled in many major publications. She served as a subject matter expert during the pandemic for Kent State University and was interviewed hundreds of times by various international news organizations.

Dr. Smith is also very active in science communication and outreach. She maintained a science blog for 11 years, has written a number of books and writes for a number of online news sites. 

The Cory-Rawson district marks its 75th anniversary of the consolidation of Mount Cory and Rawson school districts, making 2024 a milestone year.


October 2024

Saturday was successful for the Fighting Hornets! 8th grade volleyball: NWCC champions 7th grade volleyball: NWCC champion runner-up JH boys...