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Dare to DreamAs an aspiring writer, Ravenna High School student Dontez James looks forward to the day when he becomes a published author. In the meantime, he is sharing his dreams with the rest of Portage County as a result of the “Dreams Are Contagious” program sponsored in part by PARTA. His picture is featured on the side of one of the PARTA buses. Congratulations to Dontez and we wish him much success as he pursues his dreams. |
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Armed Forces Presentation to Students
Greg Springer and his Ravenna High School classmates received a special visit from Greg’s father, Sergeant Major Gregory E. Springer, who shared photos and stories from his recent tours in Iraq. As the Operations Sergeant Major for the 1-137th Aviation Battalion, SGM Springer has many operational responsibilities, including ensuring that all Tactical Operations Center functions are fully operational. His unit’s mission is to provide safe air transportation by helicopter to the armed forces in Iraq. While on tour, SGM Springer corresponded with the students in Mrs. Stonestreet’s and Miss Kohmann’s classes. His letters provided the students with information about the military and his Iraq tour, and their letters to him provided encouragement and support while he was away from his family. The students and teachers compiled a scrapbook of photos chronicling his tour and gave it to the Springer family. The students were especially delighted to hear that among the famous people to visit his Battalion in Iraq were Vice President Biden and The Ohio State University head football coach, Jim Tressel.
 SGM Gregory E. Springer |
 SGM Springer and son, Gregory |
 Mrs. Stonestreet's and Ms. Kohmann's classes |
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RHS Students and Coach Honored
The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association is proud to recognize Zach Thomas of Ravenna High School as a member of the 2009 Academic All Ohio Football Team. Only 111 student athletes from more than 35,000 players throughout Ohio were recognized for this prestigious award. To qualify, the honoree must exhibit exemplary academic performance in combination with outstanding athletic ability.
Coach Jim Lunardi was chosen to coach in the North/South All-Star game to be played at The Ohio State University on April 23rd. Ravenna student Parnell Taylor will play in the game. Coach Lunardi was also chosen to speak at the 48th Annual Nike Coach of the Year Clinic in Pittsburgh in February.
Those are great honors for Coach Lunardi as well as for the Ravenna School District. Congratulations to both Zach and Parnell for their accomplishments.
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Zach Thomas |
Parnell Taylor |
Teaching and Learning in Ravenna
The Ravenna School District is proud to recognize the work of the staff in helping our students to be successful both in and out of the classroom. Here on the home page, we will feature staff, students, departments and teaching strategies that have enabled us to be recognized as an “Excellent” school district.
In every classroom from preschool through grade 12, teachers are enhancing their instruction by using more visual aids. Using any kind of visual aid, whether it’s an interactive whiteboard, an overhead projector, graphic organizers, three-dimensional models, or diagrams, as examples, increases student achievement. As we begin to utilize technology more in our classrooms, students show increased engagement and interest in the material, and teachers are inspired to incorporate new resources into their lessons. Read more. . .
