The FFA students made their annual trip to the state convention at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.  The Novice Parliamentary Procedure Team was recognized as the State Champions during the 4th General Session.  Megan Gardner, Bryce Hartley, and Ava Davis were recognized as State Gold-Rated Officers for success with their Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter Books.  Sophia Goers performed in the Ohio FFA Talent Showcase to a crowd of 10,000.  Wyatt Denney, Bryce Hartley, and Miss Wollett were invited to attend the Friends of the FFA Luncheon hosted by the Ohio FFA Foundation, where they got to interact with sponsors, PSOs, and hear from the American Star in Agribusiness with key stakeholders.  Lillia Roesky-Grayem, Maddy Toombs, and Megan Gardner got to perform in the Ohio FFA Band at two general sessions as well as during the Band and Choir Showcase in the Celeste Center.  Members heard the inspiring words of State FFA President, Anna Moeller, in her retiring address, reminding members that everything happens for a reason, and those reasons are blessings. 

Story and photo courtesy of Miss Erin Wollett, CLHS Ag teacher and FFA advisor.

Mr. Tyler Butler from the Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District visited the CLES 3rd-grade classes to deliver a presentation on the different types of trees.  After the presentation, each student received an Eastern White Pine seedling to take home to plant.

Story and photo courtesy of Dawn Ruehrmund, CLES 3rd grade teacher.

Our 2nd-grade students had an amazing time celebrating Earth Day with hands-on learning stations hosted by the Morrow Environmental Education Committee!  From exploring animal adaptations to gaining tree knowledge and learning how maple syrup is produced, our young learners gained a deeper appreciation for the world around them.  A huge thank you to the Morrow Environmental Education Committee for providing such an engaging and educational experience! 

Story and photo courtesy of Ms. Niccole Ramoneda, Ms. Emily McCabe, and Ms. Erin Weaston, CLES 2nd grade teachers.

CLES 4th-graders recently visited the Ohio History Center.  The students completed a museum quest scavenger hunt, looking for answers to questions about items on display in the different exhibits.  Docents facilitated stations around the museum where students could enjoy a more hands-on experience.  Students also tried to load a flatboat with necessary supplies in the hopes that it would not tip over.  Others handled actual ice-age mammoth bones.  In the Lustron home, students explored the rooms of a 1950s house, sitting in chairs or trying out the beds as well as playing with both inside and outside toys that were common during that era.  The museum showcases so many items highlighting Ohio's history that two hours just wasn't enough time to view everything. 

Story and photo courtesy of Ms. Jillian Kaufman and Ms. Lori Levings, CLES 4th-grade teachers.

The CLES 3rd-grade classes made their annual trip to the post office.  Post Master Mike Long gave the students a building tour.  The students learned about post office boxes, how to mail a letter (each student brought a letter to mail), what happens to a letter after it is dropped through the mail slot, and how it is delivered.  They were also allowed an up-close view of the interior of a mail truck. 

Story and photo courtesy of Ms. Dawn Ruehrmund, Ms. Sydney Tucker, and Ms. Liberty Mattix, CLES 3rd-grade teachers.

The CLES 3rd-grade classes also visited the Morrow County Historical Society and the Mount Gilead State Park. 

Story and photo courtesy of Ms. Dawn Ruehrmund, Ms. Sydney Tucker, and Ms. Liberty Mattix, CLES 3rd-grade teachers.

4th-grade Intervention Specialist, Mrs. Hannah Long, invited the 4th-grade students to participate in her gender reveal.  The kids were asked to wear pink or blue to indicate their predictions. At lunch, Mrs. Long provided each student with a cake pop, four of which had a specially colored center.  Congratulations to Mrs. Long!

Story and photos courtesy of Ms. Jillian Kaufman, 4th-grade teacher.

The preschool class has been studying bugs and watching the life cycle of the painted butterfly.  Students watched them grow from caterpillar, to a chrysalis, to a painted butterfly.  Then, they released them and watched them fly away.

Story and photo courtesy of Ms. Heather Hale, preschool teacher.

Our 4th-grade ELA students worked on a unit called "Eureka Student Inventors.”  Mrs. Lori Levings and Mr. Alex Stansberry’s classes collaborated to build the tallest freestanding structure.

Story and photo courtesy of Mrs. Lori Levings, 4th-grade teacher.

CLMS had some fantastic class meetings last month. The discussions revolved around expectations, behavior, successes, and everything else!  They also had an awesome award ceremony, and many students were celebrated!

Story and photo courtesy of Mr. Todd Spinner, CLLSD Superintendent.

The CLHS Science Club and Zoology class took a day trip to the Columbus Zoo.  Mrs. Jennifer Price, Zoology teacher, and Ms. Jaide Brown, Science Club Advisor, accompanied their students on the trip. Story and photo courtesy of Ms. Jaide Brown, CLHS Chemistry teacher and Science Club advisor.

The 5th and 6th-grade STEM Expo showcased the remarkable talent of our students, demonstrating their knowledge through science fair projects, STEM demonstrations, engineering design challenges, and the engaging Sumobot Competition. This event not only highlighted their innovative thinking but also fostered community engagement.

Row 5, Grade 4 - Saraya Harper and Quinn Hoffman.  Not pictured, Quinton Shrader and Xander Clark.

Row 4, Grade 3 -  Bentley Mosher,  Chloe Biggs, Vincent Sornchai and Samuel Nippert.

Row 3, Grade 2 - Bexley Swanson and Maddison Stewart.  Not pictured, Angelina Reiter.

Row 2, Grade 1 - Austin God, Leland Parfitt and Nevaeh Burge. Not pictured, Elora Tucci.

Row 1, Kindergarten - Brooklyn Parfitt, Fiona Parfitt and Westlyn Kraus. Not pictured, Harley Helman