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KILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Jaxon Ryder
Jaxon Ryder Age: 14 Grade: 8 Family: Mom, Danica; Dad, Phil; sisters, Dayla, 5th, Phoe-nix, 1st; brother, Axl, 7th Nominated by: Mr. Berg Reason for nomination: Jax is a student-athlete in the truest sense of the word. He works hard in the classroom and is very respectful to his teachers. He gets along well with his peers…
Read MoreDMS student places 3rd at regional bee
PHOTOS PROVIDED Ellie Pauli, Dalton sixth-grade student, placed third at the Akron Regional Spelling Bee in March. Ellie Pauli successfully spelled “samarium.” But stumbled on “zocalo.” Still, the Dalton sixth grader made school history as one of the rare Bulldogs to place at the regional spelling bee. DMS English teacher Jessica Matz said Dalton has…
Read MoreKaleb Reed steps down as Dawgs’ head hoops coach
By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer Dalton High School is searching for a new varsity boys basketball head coach after Kaleb Reed stepped down to allow for more time with his family. “I am very disappointed for our boys basketball program to lose Coach Reed,” said Dalton superintendent Jim Saxer. “His tenure as…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. SUPERSTAR ON STAFF: Rachel Morgan
Rachel Morgan, Dalton Middle School intervention specialist 1. What do you love about working at Dalton Local Schools? I love working at Dalton Local Schools because it is a true community! From the day I started working at DMS, I knew it was an exceptional group of students, parents and staff. Not only do we…
Read MoreCentral Christian presents ‘Aladdin Jr.” this weekend
KIDRON Central Christian School presents Disney “Aladdin Jr.” 7 p.m. March 25 and 26 at 3970 Kidron Road, Kidron. Reserved tickets $12; general admission $10. To purchase tickets, visit www.ccscomets.org, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/central-christian-school-9278983374, or call 330-857-7311. Central’s theater program is known for its high quality family shows that are uplifting, thought provoking, and positive, according to Central’s…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Mariah Rowland
Mariah Rowland Age: 14 Grade: 8 Family: Mom, Michele; Dad, James; sister, Sierrah, 6th; brothers, Jaden, third, and Chase, 11th; pets, Ranger (dog), Wednesday, Rumshacker, Ratatouille, Itty Bitty and Hissy (cats) Nominated by: Mrs. Yoh Reason for nomination: Mariah treats her classmates and teachers respectfully each day. She is receptive to help and uses her time wisely…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK SUPERSTAR ON STAFF: Melinda Oswald
Melinda Oswald, DMS Library/Tech/Ext. teacher Reason for selection: Mrs. Oswald works with many if not almost all of our students with their school work on a daily basis. She has tremendous rapport with her students and they enjoy interacting with her. She is a team player and has a positive attitude each day at DMS…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Lucero Cisneros-Zambrano
Lucero Cisneros-Zambrano Grade: 4 Family: Mom, Alida; Sister, Elizabeth – Grade 8; and brother, Roberto – Kindergarten Nominated by: Mr. Jackson Reason for nomination: Lucero is a very bright young lady. I really appreciate Lucero’s curiosity. She always comes to my class with a new question to explore. Lucero has a very kind heart, and her creativity…
Read MoreDalton Middle School Students of the Month for February
PHOTO AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DMS Dalton Middle School’s Students of the Month for February are top row from left: Grade 5 – Gloria Nolt & Evan Uhler; Grade 6 – Emma Bockey & Brandon Ryder; bottom row from left, Grade 7 – Lily Teague & Gage Stitt; Grade 8 – Lexi Snyder & Judah Hershberger…
Read MoreForward in Faith: Central Christian celebrates upgrades for next generation
PHOTO PROVIDED Three generations take part in a ribbon cutting Saturday for the newly renovated building at Central Christian School. Bruce Kooker, longtime Central employee, his son Zach Kooker, current athletic director, and his son Jase, a Central student cut the ribbon while standing on a small sample deck made for the auction for Keim…
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