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!
Only 16 more days to apply for open enrollment!
All applications and reapplications must be received by Friday, April 17!
All applications and reapplications must be received by Friday, April 17!
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!
#MathewsMustangs #MathAtMathews
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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)!
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.
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! 🌈🍀
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! 🌈🍀
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. 🎭
