Good morning. This message is to inform families that the Mathews Board of Ed. meeting will be at Mathews High School at 6:00 PM this evening. Thank you.
Just a friendly reminder that open enrollment is currently open until April 17. Do not forget to reapply for the 2026-2027 school year!
Last week, students in Mrs. Konerth’s math classes got an early start celebrating Pi Day (3/14) with some fun Pi(e)-themed activities. 🥧➗
On Friday, students graphed the digits of pi, plotted points on a coordinate plane to create the π symbol, completed a pi-themed puzzle and even enjoyed some pie. The fun also included a round of the game Pie Face, and even Mr. Garrett joined in on the action!
On Friday, students graphed the digits of pi, plotted points on a coordinate plane to create the π symbol, completed a pi-themed puzzle and even enjoyed some pie. The fun also included a round of the game Pie Face, and even Mr. Garrett joined in on the action!
It’s not too late to submit your senior photo for the yearbook!
Please email the photo you’d like included to Samantha.Lantz@mathewslocal.org by graduation.
If you didn’t have senior photos taken, you may submit a headshot, or the school photo on file will be used. Mrs. Lantz is also available to take a headshot if needed.
📘 Yearbooks are still on sale!
2025–2026 Mathews Jr./Sr. High School Yearbooks
💲 Price: $65
Order here:
www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool
School Code: 732364
Please email the photo you’d like included to Samantha.Lantz@mathewslocal.org by graduation.
If you didn’t have senior photos taken, you may submit a headshot, or the school photo on file will be used. Mrs. Lantz is also available to take a headshot if needed.
📘 Yearbooks are still on sale!
2025–2026 Mathews Jr./Sr. High School Yearbooks
💲 Price: $65
Order here:
www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool
School Code: 732364
On Thursday, the Mathews Challenge 24 team earned impressive results at the Trumbull County Challenge 24 Tournament, bringing home seven medals and a first-place finish!
Leading the way was Carson Trumbull, who advanced to the fourth round and earned first place in the 6th grade division.
In total, seven Mathews students advanced to the third round and earned medals. Medalists included Cayleb Holbrook, Adam Leach, Randi Niddel, Carson Trumbull, Logan Freudenrich, Jocelynn Gregory and Eli Kester.
Ten students represented Mathews in the competition across the 6th grade and 7th/8th grade divisions.
The 6th grade team included Carson Trumbull, Adam Leach, and Cayleb Holbrook. Sixth graders Randi Niddel, Lilly White and Timothy White served as alternates and filled in spots in the 7th/8th grade division.
The 7th/8th grade team consisted of Eli Kester, Jocelynn Gregory, Logan Freudenrich and Mackenzie Bartha.
Leading the way was Carson Trumbull, who advanced to the fourth round and earned first place in the 6th grade division.
In total, seven Mathews students advanced to the third round and earned medals. Medalists included Cayleb Holbrook, Adam Leach, Randi Niddel, Carson Trumbull, Logan Freudenrich, Jocelynn Gregory and Eli Kester.
Ten students represented Mathews in the competition across the 6th grade and 7th/8th grade divisions.
The 6th grade team included Carson Trumbull, Adam Leach, and Cayleb Holbrook. Sixth graders Randi Niddel, Lilly White and Timothy White served as alternates and filled in spots in the 7th/8th grade division.
The 7th/8th grade team consisted of Eli Kester, Jocelynn Gregory, Logan Freudenrich and Mackenzie Bartha.
Congratulations to our February Mustangs of the Month! 🐎
👏 Olive Reid
👏 Libby Winfield
👏 Lucas Retterrer
👏 Adeline Trumbull
👏 Mitchell Bodnar
👏 Dean Pratt
Keep up the great work, Mustangs!
#MustangPride #StudentRecognition #MustangsOfTheMonth
👏 Olive Reid
👏 Libby Winfield
👏 Lucas Retterrer
👏 Adeline Trumbull
👏 Mitchell Bodnar
👏 Dean Pratt
Keep up the great work, Mustangs!
#MustangPride #StudentRecognition #MustangsOfTheMonth
Kindergarten students at Mathews Elementary School recently celebrated the 100th Day of School with fun, hands-on learning!
💯Students wore shirts decorated with 100 items and showed them off during a parade through the 1st and 2nd grade classrooms.
💯Throughout the day, they took part in exciting 100th Day activities. They made necklaces using 100 Fruit Loops, created 100-item snack mats, and practiced counting by building 10 scoops of ice cream with 10 sprinkles on each.
💯Students wore shirts decorated with 100 items and showed them off during a parade through the 1st and 2nd grade classrooms.
💯Throughout the day, they took part in exciting 100th Day activities. They made necklaces using 100 Fruit Loops, created 100-item snack mats, and practiced counting by building 10 scoops of ice cream with 10 sprinkles on each.
Mathews Local Schools proudly recognizes David Ottney, our district’s nominee for the Mahoning Valley Educators of the Year. Last night, he was among 42 educators honored at a recognition dinner hosted by the Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber. Although he was not selected as a category winner, Mr. Ottney was recognized at the event and received a commemorative sculpture celebrating his dedication to education!
Second grade had a paws-itively amazing 101st Day of School! Students celebrated in true Dalmatian style by completing math mystery Dalmatian pictures, writing about 101 things, learning fun facts about Dalmatians, and playing a lively game of “Doggy, Doggy, Where’s My Bone?” We topped off the day with some snacks and a showing of 101 Dalmatians! 🐾
Mrs. Lantz’s 9th grade ELA students are preparing to read Romeo & Juliet by exploring Shakespeare’s language. Students recently focused on how Shakespeare uses insults to reveal character, build tension and add humor. They then created their own Shakespeare-style “roasts” using adjectives and nouns. From “frothy beef-witted canker-bossom” to “saucy tickle-brained toad,” the activity brought plenty of laughs. As they read the play, students will continue identifying and analyzing these insults in the text. 🎭
For the past few months, some of our 5th grade students have been spending Friday mornings visiting kindergarten classrooms for a special half-hour of fun and learning.
Together they have:
✨ Made crafts
🎲 Learned and played board games
📖 Shared reading time
This buddy program has created meaningful connections between our students, and it’s been a joy to see both grade levels learn and grow together. We love watching our Mustangs support one another!
Together they have:
✨ Made crafts
🎲 Learned and played board games
📖 Shared reading time
This buddy program has created meaningful connections between our students, and it’s been a joy to see both grade levels learn and grow together. We love watching our Mustangs support one another!
Spanish I students at Mathews High School practiced writing compliments in Spanish using personality trait vocabulary and the verb ser. Students created Valentine’s Day boxes and exchanged thoughtful messages written in Spanish, reinforcing their writing skills in a fun and meaningful way!
Students in Mrs. Leslie Konerth’s math classes spent the week of February 9 diving into football-themed activities (just in time for the Super Bowl!) while learning how to collect and display data using histograms.
Here’s what they worked on:
🧠 Brain Teaser Challenge: Students decoded clues to figure out NFL team names (ex: marine mammal = Dolphins, Dodge truck = Rams, thieves = Steelers). The number of correct answers became their first data set for creating histograms.
🏈 Paper Football Field Goals: Students attempted field goals with paper footballs and recorded how many they made. That data was used to build another histogram.
🎮 Virtual Field Goal Game: Final scores from an online field goal game were collected and turned into histograms as well.
Here’s what they worked on:
🧠 Brain Teaser Challenge: Students decoded clues to figure out NFL team names (ex: marine mammal = Dolphins, Dodge truck = Rams, thieves = Steelers). The number of correct answers became their first data set for creating histograms.
🏈 Paper Football Field Goals: Students attempted field goals with paper footballs and recorded how many they made. That data was used to build another histogram.
🎮 Virtual Field Goal Game: Final scores from an online field goal game were collected and turned into histograms as well.
Classroom Spotlight: Samantha Lantz’s Students 🎭
In preparation for beginning their drama unit, students participated in a fun and interactive activity designed to build confidence with dramatic language, timing and delivery. Working in pairs, students practiced “one-liners” by drawing a random line or situation from one envelope and a delivery tone from another.
The results were entertaining and educational. Tones ranged from whispers and angry rants to raps and pompous royal addresses, and everything in between! This lesson helped students understand how important stage directions are in shaping how a character’s lines should be delivered on stage!
In preparation for beginning their drama unit, students participated in a fun and interactive activity designed to build confidence with dramatic language, timing and delivery. Working in pairs, students practiced “one-liners” by drawing a random line or situation from one envelope and a delivery tone from another.
The results were entertaining and educational. Tones ranged from whispers and angry rants to raps and pompous royal addresses, and everything in between! This lesson helped students understand how important stage directions are in shaping how a character’s lines should be delivered on stage!
Let’s give a big shoutout to our January Mustangs of the Month! 🐴
Kindergarten: Kensley Stein
First Grade: Seth Pratt
Second Grade: Lilah Sowers
Third Grade: Camden Cole
Fourth Grade: Ezra Sweeney
Fifth Grade: Liza Hartz
We are so proud of each of you. Keep leading the way, Mustangs!
#MathewsMustangs #MustangOfTheMonth #StudentSpotlight #ProudToBeAMustang
Kindergarten: Kensley Stein
First Grade: Seth Pratt
Second Grade: Lilah Sowers
Third Grade: Camden Cole
Fourth Grade: Ezra Sweeney
Fifth Grade: Liza Hartz
We are so proud of each of you. Keep leading the way, Mustangs!
#MathewsMustangs #MustangOfTheMonth #StudentSpotlight #ProudToBeAMustang
Here’s what our young artists have been creating lately!
🖌 Kindergarten explored symmetry and color theory with paint transfers.
❄ First Grade wrapped up adorable winter collages while learning about the 10 Famous Lines, watercolor resist, and exaggeration.
⛄ Second Grade experimented with watercolor techniques and designed “Pop Art” snowmen, using their own creativity for faces and accessories.
❄ Third Grade learned about radial symmetry, read Snowflake Bentley, and created “found object art” snowflakes by stamping paint with everyday objects.
❤️ Fourth & Fifth Grades studied artist Alma Woodsey Thomas and created beautiful gradient hearts inspired by her work.
🖌 Kindergarten explored symmetry and color theory with paint transfers.
❄ First Grade wrapped up adorable winter collages while learning about the 10 Famous Lines, watercolor resist, and exaggeration.
⛄ Second Grade experimented with watercolor techniques and designed “Pop Art” snowmen, using their own creativity for faces and accessories.
❄ Third Grade learned about radial symmetry, read Snowflake Bentley, and created “found object art” snowflakes by stamping paint with everyday objects.
❤️ Fourth & Fifth Grades studied artist Alma Woodsey Thomas and created beautiful gradient hearts inspired by her work.
📚 Treasured Tales Await at Mathews Elementary! 📚
Our Literati Book Fair is now OPEN! Students have the opportunity to shop in person at school, and families can shop online! From exciting adventures to beloved classics, there’s a book for every reader.
Shop here: https://literati.com/store/?school=01837fe9-2e3a-1186-f55f-d4f366458562&fbclid=IwY2xjawPvNthleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOcnNob3BaMEhiME9saVdoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHicbO9sw3c0DvalHXWRGepgALWJVkICbKOaZG-Lt6NKBmcWFhiAxmYCsDPBe_aem_iTG6a_ZvOZprcyv6YVnvNA
Our Literati Book Fair is now OPEN! Students have the opportunity to shop in person at school, and families can shop online! From exciting adventures to beloved classics, there’s a book for every reader.
Shop here: https://literati.com/store/?school=01837fe9-2e3a-1186-f55f-d4f366458562&fbclid=IwY2xjawPvNthleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOcnNob3BaMEhiME9saVdoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHicbO9sw3c0DvalHXWRGepgALWJVkICbKOaZG-Lt6NKBmcWFhiAxmYCsDPBe_aem_iTG6a_ZvOZprcyv6YVnvNA
Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year opens today - Monday, February 2, 2026. If your child will be 5 years old before August 31, 2026, it’s time to get them enrolled!
📅 Registration Dates & Times
• February 2 – February 6 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• February 5 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• March 2 – March 6 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location
Mathews Elementary School
4095 Sheridan Drive
Vienna, OH 44473
📝 What to Bring
To complete registration, please bring:
✔️ Child’s birth certificate
✔️ Immunization record
✔️ Social Security card
✔️ Proof of residency (2 forms)
✔️ Parent/guardian’s driver’s license
✔️ Custody documentation (if applicable)
More information about Open House and student screenings will be shared closer to the start of school. Families are encouraged to visit www.mathewslocal.org
for updates.
📞 Questions? Contact the school office at (330) 637-3500 ext. 2002.
📅 Registration Dates & Times
• February 2 – February 6 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• February 5 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• March 2 – March 6 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location
Mathews Elementary School
4095 Sheridan Drive
Vienna, OH 44473
📝 What to Bring
To complete registration, please bring:
✔️ Child’s birth certificate
✔️ Immunization record
✔️ Social Security card
✔️ Proof of residency (2 forms)
✔️ Parent/guardian’s driver’s license
✔️ Custody documentation (if applicable)
More information about Open House and student screenings will be shared closer to the start of school. Families are encouraged to visit www.mathewslocal.org
for updates.
📞 Questions? Contact the school office at (330) 637-3500 ext. 2002.
Congratulations to senior choir member Kennedi Deak, who performed at OMEA Solo & Ensemble and earned a Class C Solo I rating, which is the highest rating possible! Kennedi did an outstanding job, and we are incredibly proud of her hard work and talent!
Next Thursday (February 5th) we will be holding our second semester conference night. Please follow the link at https://linkly.link/2ZL97 to schedule your conferences at MHS/MJHS. Please contact the office with any questions.
