Mathews Local Schools

Today is the day! Please submit your documents by the end of business today to be eligible for open enrollment for 2026-2027 school year.

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Last week to apply for open enrollment for the 2026-27 school year!

Real-world learning at Mathews High School! Students in Michael Pflager's History of Law Enforcement class are hearing directly from professionals, including ODNR, OSHP, Coast Guard and local law enforcement...even some former students who you may recognize!

Our third graders are diving into life science! Students researched insect life cycles, created Google Slides, and presented their work to the class. 🐞

Last week to apply for Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year!

Mathews Elementary 4th graders took learning on the road with a field trip around Youngstown!

Students visited the Arms Family Museum, the Tyler History Center, and the Butler Institute of American Art. From exploring historic homes and artifacts, to a Mahoning Valley scavenger hunt and pioneer life activities, to taking in a wide range of art, there was something new to discover at every stop!

As part of a library activity tied to The Velveteen Rabbit, our elementary students recently met some real bunnies! The rabbits, brought in by teacher Etta Atwell, included five babies that students helped name! Say hello to Shadow, Bolt, Rootbeer, Strawberry and Phoenix 🐰

Good afternoon. For this afternoon and tomorrow, if you encounter a busing issue, please call the Board Office at 330-637-3500. Thank you.

Students in Mrs. Stiver’s geometry classes at Mathews High School created songs to help remember trigonometric ratios for right triangles. The optional project allowed students to earn bonus points while demonstrating their understanding in a creative way. Some students produced videos with slides to accompany rap performances. Others performed a Bollywood-style song and dance, complete with props and a live audience that included Mr. Garrett!

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Mrs. Lantz’s 12th grade British Literature class recently took a field trip to see Macbeth at Great Lakes Theater after reading the play in class. Experiencing the performance live helped students deepen their understanding of the characters, themes and dramatic impact of Shakespeare’s work!

Students in Veronica Titus’ classes have been busy strengthening their math skills! They’ve been working on surface area, volume, solving equations and inequalities, and probability!

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A story came to life this week! Students in Jailynne Cronin’s library classes enjoyed a special visit from some furry friends, including five baby bunnies while preparing to read The Velveteen Rabbit! Students had the chance to pet the bunnies and suggest names for the new babies. The bunnies belong to teacher Etta Atwell, who will review all the suggestions before making the final naming decisions!

Hands-on learning in action! Students in Doug Berkhouse’s sophomore biology class recently took part in an earthworm dissection, gaining a deeper understanding of anatomy and life sciences through real-world exploration! 🪱

REMINDER: Mathews Local School District will be closed from April 2 through April 7. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 8.

Mathews High School students had their work on display at the TCESC High School Art Show at the Medici Museum!

Selected artists include: Katie Viets, Frankie Stimac, Dameon Capan, Grayson Polonus and Trinity Brest (not pictured)!

Mathews Elementary students recently wrapped up their Winter Reading Challenge.

Students completed reading activities at home such as reading in pajamas, enjoying a book with hot cocoa, learning about winter animals, reading a favorite recipe and reading in a blanket fort.

For each completed activity, students earned one ticket for a prize drawing. The more activities completed, the more chances students had to win.

A total of 38 students participated, completing 294 reading activities.

Tessa Dolan won the Winter Reading Challenge prize basket, and Zack Stokes won a bag of candy.

Great job to all Mathews Mustangs who participated and kept reading this winter.

Each St. Patrick’s Day, our Mathews Elementary second graders put their creativity to the test by designing and setting up homemade leprechaun traps around the classroom!

Unfortunately, those tricky leprechauns escaped again this year, but not without causing a little mischief! They left behind glitter, coins and a rainbow pencil on each desk. Each trap also had a special surprise, including a note, a shamrock and a spinning top.

Maybe next year will be the year we finally catch them! 🌈🍀