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TPS in Harvard University's EdRedsign
06/27/2024
Participating in Harvard University EdRedsign “Cradle-to-Career” initiative with the primary focus on the Junction Neighborhood in Central Toledo. TPS is committed to identifying internal district and school leaders to contribute in the design and execution of the comprehensive plan to align efforts with other district priorities.
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TPS Middle School Science Fair Winners
06/24/2024
TPS hosted science fair in May giving students the opportunity to experience the practices of science and engineering for themselves.
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MLK Teacher selected for Liftoff
06/21/2024
LiftOff is a collaborative effort between the University of Texas Center for Space Research, Texas Space Grant Consortium members and affiliates, NASA, and industry. Teachers apply for LiftOff and are selected competitively. The workshops are organized around an aerospace or space science theme drawn from NASA’s diverse engineering and scientific research programs. The weeklong institute features a series of workshops, hands-on activities, field investigations, and presentations by NASA scientists and engineers working on various missions.
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TPS Celebrates Juneteenth
06/19/2024
The community came together at Robinson Elementary School to celebrate Juneteenth with a festival, sports clinics and visits from legendary TPS alums. Community partners provided activities and games as students and families celebrated freedom.
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Marshall Takes Action
06/17/2024
When students began noticing litter outside of Marshall STEMM Academy, they asked their teacher, Jessica Ely, what they could do to help. She worked with her students to build recycle bins with old posters from around the school to encourage others to recycle. Mrs. Ely said she hoped the students would take the lessons they learned and encourage others to protect and respect the environment.
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TPS Receives Financial Reporting Award
06/14/2024
TPS has been recognized for meeting high standards in financial reporting and transparency. The district earned the award for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year which ended in June of 2023.
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TEC Hosts Annual International Festival
06/12/2024
Students at Toledo Early College celebrated cultures from around the world during their annual International Festival. The event showcased different cultural elements, including food, music and art. History teacher Mona al-Hayani believed the festival helped encourage awareness and foster harmony and acceptance among the diverse student population.
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Amed Together
06/10/2024
The AMEND Together Boys Summit, hosted by the Fredrick Douglass Community Association on May 17, brought together boys' clubs from Jones Leadership Academy of Business and male mentors from the community.
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Thank you and Happy Retirement
06/07/2024
A party was held last week in honor of the Queen of Old West End Academy, Kathy Gregory.
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Escuela SMART Academy Celebrates Dia del Nino
06/06/2024
Staff, students, families and community partners converged on Escuela SMART Academy to celebrate Dia del Nino. The holiday is celebrated throughout Latin America as a day for kids to enjoy being kids. Student Recruitment Coordinator Stephanie Serda highlighted some of the day’s activities, including a performance by the school’s first student mariachi band. She praised the more than 60 volunteers who worked alongside community partners to make the celebration possible.
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The Moon Tree has Landed
06/04/2024
The “Moon Tree” has landed at Marshall STEMM Academy in Toledo!
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Waite High School Graduation 2024
05/29/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Waite High School!
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Woodward High School Graduation 2024
05/29/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Woodward High School!
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Start High School Graduation 2024
05/28/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Start High School!
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Scott High School Graduation 2024
05/28/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Scott High School!
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Bowsher High School Graduation
05/28/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Bowsher High School!
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Waite High School Memorial Day program
05/27/2024
Waite High School hosted its annual Memorial Day program.
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Toledo Technology Academy Graduation
05/24/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering!
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TPS Virtual Academy Graduation
05/24/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of TPS Virtual Academy!
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Jones Leadership Academy of Business Graduation
05/24/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Jones Leadership Academy of Business!
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Garfield Student Recognition
05/23/2024
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Chase Traffic Signs
05/23/2024
Students from Chase STEMM Academy joined City of Toledo officials, for the installation of two traffic signs to warn drivers to pay attention for wildlife in the area near the Manhattan Marsh Preserve Metropark.
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Run, jump, throw event
05/23/2024
USA Track and Field Ohio Association hosted a Run, Jump and Throw event at Rogers for approximately 300 participating students in grades 2 through 6.
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Rogers High School Graduation 2024
05/22/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Robert S. Rogers High School!
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ANSAT Graduation 2024
05/22/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Aerospace & Natural Science Academy of Toledo - ANSAT!
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Toledo Early College Graduation 2024
05/22/2024
Introducing the 2024 Graduates of Toledo Early College!
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East Broadway Garden
05/21/2024
East Broadway Elementary hosted a garden open house event, to showcase the school garden which was built last year and is being planted as part of an on-going school project.
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Field Day “Olympic Relays”
05/21/2024
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National Broadcaster Visits Deveaux
05/21/2024
Toledo native and CBS News broadcast journalist Steve Hartman recently paid a visit to DeVeaux Elementary.
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International Fest Day
05/20/2024
Toledo Early College hosted an International Fest Day event for students and staff at the school on Friday last week.
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Encouraging Reading Through Book Clubs
05/17/2024
Inaugural ESL Book Club at Escuela SMART Academy.
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Student Service Day Project
05/14/2024
A group of students at Jones Leadership Academy of Business are helping out with a service project at Nebraska and Collingwood, partnering with the Lucas County Land Bank and Junction Coalition.
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Ability Games Track and Field Day
05/13/2024
Sports are for everyone! The Ability Games track and field meet 2024 were held at Woodward High School.
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TPS 175th Anniversary Celebration
05/09/2024
An event 175 years in the making has happened in the City of Toledo. TPS is celebrating the founding of Toledo Public Schools at the main Toledo Lucas County Public Library. An exhibit entitled, TPS: The Past Speaks is now on display the the Toledo Public Library Main Branch.
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TPS APEX Summer Academy 2024
05/08/2024
TPS APEX SUMMER ACADEMY JUNE 3-27, 2024 •In-School Morning Lab Sessions 2-4 Days a Week •TPS Comprehensive High Schools
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Declaration Day 2024
05/03/2024
2024 Declaration ​Days have taken place during the week. During these Declaration Days soon-to-be graduates are celebrated for their post-high school plans. Each senior is honored for their choice to either enroll in higher education, enter employment or enlist in the military immediately after graduation.
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TTA/Coburg Vocational College Student Exchange
05/02/2024
Dr. Durant welcomed our visitors from a vocational college in Coburg, Germany and met those from Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering who are visiting Coburg later this month. Thanks to Toledo Sister Cities, Toledo Rotary and GAPP for sponsoring the program.
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Author R. Gregory Christie visits Rosa Parks
04/30/2024
Author/Illustrator R. Gregory Christie is spending time with students at Rosa Parks Elementary as part of the school’s Claire’s Day event to promote reading and students improving their reading skills.
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Parental Saftey Reminder for Spring
04/29/2024
With only a few weeks remaining in this school year, we want to share a few key safety reminders with both students and parents.
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McKinley Celebrates 100 Years
04/26/2024
More than 300 people attended McKinley STEMM Academy's STEAM Expo 100 Year Anniversary event last week.
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Two TPS Schools Win “U.S. News Best” Award
04/25/2024
Congratulations to Toledo Early College and Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering as both schools have achieved the status of a “U.S. News Best High School” by U.S. News and World Report.
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Pre-Med Academy Expansion at Mercy College
04/24/2024
TPS held a wall breaking ceremony with ⁦Mercy College to begin renovation of space at their location to expand the Toledo Pre-Med and Health Science Academy.
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A Lasting Legacy of Service
04/23/2024
Mr. Crystal Ellis, who passed away Monday, (top center) was the first African American Superintendent of Toledo Public Schools. During his tenure, he set high standards and expectations for students and staff members. He was a friend and mentor to many. He saw the potential in every student and worked to help them become someone others liked and respected. He'll be truly missed, but his legend will live on across our district. Our hearts and prayers are with his family.
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19th Annual Chess Tournament
04/23/2024
♟️ Our 19th Annual Chess Tournament was held this past Saturday at Jones Leadership Academy of Business. It was a successful event that accounted for 31 unique schools representing the 26 teams and 121 players total. Click for results.
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Senior Prom '24
04/22/2024
Toledo Public Schools is proud to once again partner with The Area Office on Aging to host the 2024 Senior Prom with 500 of our closest friends, ages 60 and better!
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Youth Summer Blast Pass 2024
04/19/2024
The Youth Summer Blast Pass is intended to help youth aged from 6-19 find independence and allow them to learn how to travel throughout their city. The YSBP is good for unlimited rides on TARTA services – including fixed route buses, TARTA Flex micro transit and TARPS paratransit – during the summer months.
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TPS Drivers Education - Grant Awarded
04/18/2024
Any TPS students who wish to apply can get an application from their school counselor. They must fill out the application, have their parent(s) sign the permission slip, and return those things, WITH a copy of their temporary driver's license, to their counselor.
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Celebration of Excellence
04/17/2024
The district's annual Celebration of Excellence dinner was held last night at the Toledo Club to honor this year's high school valedictorians and salutatorians, as well as 48 students receiving a scholarships through the TPS Foundation. Congratulations to all of these students (click for list):
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What Sets ANSAT Apart
04/15/2024
The Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo is home to the aviation and natural science technology centers. Students can get certified in aviation maintenance through hands-on lessons that allow them to work directly with aircraft. The natural science technology students raise plants, care for animals and learn about career opportunities that suit their passion.
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Social Emotional Learning at JLAB
04/12/2024
Heidy Eckel, Hub director at Jones Leadership Academy of Business, proudly writes:
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SOLAR ECLIPSE EDUCATION
04/09/2024
Kindergarten students in Ms. Menhorn's class at McTigue Elementary got ready for the solar eclipse before spring break by learning about the sun and shadows. They learned how the earth's rotation creates day and night, and they also practiced using their eclipse viewing glasses.
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All About ANSAT
04/05/2024
The Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo is home to the district's aviation and natural science technology centers. Students can get certified in aviation maintenance through hands-on lessons, or they can learn how to raise plants, care for animals and learn about career opportunities that suit their passion.
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Westfield Door Decorating Contest
04/01/2024
Congratulations to each class that participated! The judges stated that the door decorations were fun, creative, thoughtful, colorful, and encouraging to students to do their BEST on their testing and during 4th Quarter!
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Entendiendo el IEP
03/28/2024
Monica McCain, the Special Education Parent Liaison in the Student Services Department, recently teamed up with Claudia Rodriguez Diaz, community liaison, and Stephanie Serda from Escuela SMART Academy to make a special presentation to Spanish-speaking families of children with disabilities.
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EVERYONE'S IN TUNE AT WOODWARD
03/25/2024
On March 19, the Woodward String Orchestra, led by Director Christina Muntz, performed a concert of solos, duos, trios, quartets, and small ensembles. The performance took place at the Point Place library. With a standing room only crowd and cookies afterwards, the student performers displayed their superior and excellent talents throughout the evening. Thanks to Woodward Tech Squad member Chris Kristenak and student John Rybka for being the stagehands.
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Art Honor
03/21/2024
Humaira Orthy, a foreign exchange student at Bowsher High School, received an honorable mention at the Congressional Art Show.
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National History Day Competition
03/19/2024
Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering sent 70 + students to the regional NHD competition at BGSU on March 8 with their teachers, Andrew Brandt and Katerina Asmus. Click this story to see the following twenty-eight students are moving on to the Ohio History Day Competition on April 20th to compete for an opportunity to go to Nationals in Washington DC. Congratulations to the teachers and students!
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TPS Diesel Technology
03/15/2024
'Getting my hands dirty, getting grease in my hair is a calling;' TPS diesel technology students get head start on careers
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A colorful School Breakfast Week
03/13/2024
As we had shared this week is National School Breakfast Week (NSBW)! (March 4-8, 2024) and we are encouraging students to ride the wave of success with healthy breakfast options at school.
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Exercising Minds and Creating Friendships
03/11/2024
Jones Leadership Academy of Business, the Woodberry Chess Club, the TPS Department of Public Safety, and the Lucas County Sheriff's Department teamed up for a second annual chess competition. Chess club members took on local law enforcement officers, to help promote the game of chess and give students quality time to interact with local officers.
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Engaging with our Community Partners
03/07/2024
A new chapter for Partners with Purpose got underway last month, with nearly 30 community partners joining TPS for a workshop on continuous improvement and logic model design. This is the district's process to ensure strategic and meaningful partnerships with community organizations.
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The Hub at Rogers
03/06/2024
The Hub at Rogers High School was busy during the month of February, reports Hub Director Mark Ferrell. Read on for some of the highlights.
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Exploring Engineering Pathways
03/04/2024
Virtual Academy attended the "introduce a Girl to Engineering" event at the University of Toledo.
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Cool Cat in the Hat Comes to Class
03/02/2024
Dr. Durant, aka the Cool Cat in the Hat, visited Escuela SMART Academy to read to kindergarten students to help celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. His visit also served as a reminder to parents of incoming kindergarten students about the importance of getting their child registered for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Total Eclipse of the Art
03/01/2024
Chase STEMM Academy artwork on display at Imagination Station.
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Scott Park Campus Targeted for Future Use
02/28/2024
Dr. Durant signed a Letter of Intent between TPS, Owens Community College, and the University of Toledo, to collaborate on future educational opportunities to be offered at the Scott Park Campus.
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Handy Work Help
02/26/2024
Residential Remodeling instructor Darrell Reeves and his students at Start High School partnered with the Let's Build Beds organization to support families in need.
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Ram Signs Letter of Intent
02/22/2024
Congratulations and good luck to Rogers High School senior Marcellus Land.
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TPS Sports Icons
02/21/2024
As part of the district's 175th anniversary celebrations, an event was organized to highlight various sports icons who got their start in the district between the 1960s and 1990s. DeVilbiss alum and hall of famer Terry Crosby hosted the event to discuss different sports legends who once called Toledo home.
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Upcoming Fine Arts Festival
02/19/2024
Toledo Public Schools offers an array of art and music-related curriculum and programs. The fine arts allow students to express their creativity through painting, ceramics, photography, dance and the musical performing arts. To showcase the talents of our students, TPS is hosting a Fine Arts Festival.
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Teamwork Creates Positive Culture
02/16/2024
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Toledo Native Acting Out his Dream
02/14/2024
Former TPS student Branden Cook is soaring to new heights, as he's appearing in the "Masters of the Air" series on Apple TV, which is produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Speilberg.
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Law Firm Donation for Literacy
02/12/2024
Another community partner to extend gratitude towards is the law firm of Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick.
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Old Newsboys Generosity
02/09/2024
STAYING WARM THROUGH GENEROSITY AT JLAB THANKS TO OLD NEWSBOYS.
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OUR SCHOOLS HAVE HEART
02/07/2024
Many students and staff members across the district put on something red in support of the American Heart Association and the National Wear Red Day.
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CELEBRATING A TPS LEGACY
02/05/2024
Board President Rev. Randall Parker, Crystal Ellis, and Dr. Durant (L-R) pose in front of artwork created by students at Glenwood Elementary
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LEARNING ABOUT A LEGACY
02/01/2024
Fourth graders in Mrs. McGee's class at Leverette Elementary learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his dream, and what he stood for.
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Graduation 2024
01/30/2024
Here is a list of dates and times for our 2024 graduation cermeonies.
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CONGRATULATIONS COHORT IX!
01/24/2024
Twenty-two TPS teachers (Cohort IX) graduated last month.
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Art in Action
01/19/2024
Students at Westfield Achievement restored a wall mural at Family House. Led by teacher Peggy Martinez, they created a piece of art that brings joy and inspiration. This video showcases their talent and dedication towards making a positive impact in the community. It's a true representation of #TPSProud
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Heading to Portugal
01/16/2024
Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering teacher Archis Ambulkar attended the United Nations in New York representing the USA at the 3rd World Ocean Assessment Program.
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TTA Student wins scholarship
01/12/2024
Toledo Technology Academy student, Edmund Dyer-Essig, receives scholarship to Stanford! Congratulations Edmund!
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Dr. Durant celebrates 25 years with TPS
01/11/2024
Congratulations to CEO/Superintendent of Toledo Public Schools, Dr. Romules Durant on achieving 25 years with TPS!
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No hair, No problem
01/05/2024
Junior cosmetology students at Scott High School took part in a project called Anything but Hair. The creative and unique concept challenged students to explore their imagination and artistic abilities to create a full look with makeup and hair by using any material except for real hair.
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For the Dogs
12/29/2023
Woodward donates to Lucas County Canine Care.
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HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT OAKDALE
12/26/2023
PLENTY OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT OAKDALE. The Oakdale Elementary Choir performed The Nutcracker for the entire school.
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Getting connected and staying connected
12/20/2023
Arlington Elementary is experiencing a dramatic increase in connectivity and participation with parents at the school.
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Wear red day a success at Elmhurst
12/18/2023
International Red Sneakers Day marks a growing movement with a mission to save the lives of those with food allergies while also sharing the story and memory of a boy who loved red sneakers.
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Westfield paints Family House mural
12/14/2023
Westfield giving time and talent for a good cause during the holiday season.
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New 175th Anniversary Exhibit at the Main Library
12/12/2023
TPS 1896-1962 display is now open in the rare book room and Local History Department at the main library of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.
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TTA agreement with school in Germany
12/11/2023
Dr. Vandita Prasad will travel with Toledo's Mayor Kapszukiewicz next week for a Sister City visit to Germany, where she’ll sign a cooperation agreement between Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering and a school in Coburg.
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Bravo Beverly
12/06/2023
A TPS Proud congratulations goes out to fifth grade students at Beverly Elementary.
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Kindness Counts
12/04/2023
Sixth grade students at Harvard Elementary recently conducted an activity called the Power of Your Words.
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Bowsher's Wall of Honor
12/02/2023
The Wall of Honor was unveiled at Bowsher High School ’s annual Veterans Day program to honor alumni who bravely served our country.
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Holiday Hope Drive
12/01/2023
Items will be collected through December 20 at the admin building and our six comprehensive High schools.
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Outstanding Art Educator of the Year
11/30/2023
The Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators in Ohio. One of the most important programs OAEA offers is recognition of our members for their outstanding performance as art educators and service to the organization. These individuals, through their powerfully engaging work and tremendous impact they’ve had on their students, inspired colleagues and fellow OAEA members to nominate them for these awards. We also take the time to appreciate the generous contributions from our community that support our work with Ohio’s art students.
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A TPS Proud Celebration for Joe Boyle
11/29/2023
Staff members also broke out attire from Bowling Green State University, other Cleveland sports teams, and the Marvel movie franchise - all of which Joe loved.
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Cereal Box Challenge
11/24/2023
To celebrate National STEM Day, Chase, Hawkins, Marshall and McKinley STEMM academies collected cereal boxes, with each school creating a cereal box domino run after careful thought and consideration. More than 700 cereal boxes were collected, which were donated to local food pantries. Watch the video.
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OAKDALE YWOE AND YMOE
11/20/2023
Oakdale Elementary's Young Women of Excellence and Young Men of Excellence chapters are off to a great start this year.
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Flight for incoming aviation student
11/17/2023
TPS teen who collided with car while on bike accepted to ANSAT, goes on courtesy flight two months after accident.
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Bon Appetit Polar Bears
11/15/2023
Woodward Principal Jack Renz host Thanksgiving lunch for his students with the help of Woodward administrators.
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VOTE IN ART CONTEST
11/15/2023
Please vote on the finalists for the fifth annual High School Poetry Slam and Art Competition. A link is in the story or use the QR code in the picture. It will show you the students work and let you vote
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JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
11/13/2023
Students from Mary Lawson's Career Tech Tier 1 job training program spent time learning landscaping skills while helping out Toledo Grows.
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STEWART SISTERHOOD IN ACTION
11/11/2023
Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls teamed up with a community partner, The Art Tatum Zone, for the school's annual Monster Mash. The fall festival was filled with laughter, food, and great costumes. The staff dressed up as bees and swarmed the event with lots of energy.
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Donation Start Auto Tech program
11/09/2023
TPS CEO/Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant was on hand on Novemeber 9, 2023 to thank the Yark Automotive Group for donating a 2014 Ford Focus vehicle. The care will be utilized by Start High School’s Auto Tech Program.
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Home-to-Home
11/08/2023
The students from Scott High School and Ottawa Hills High School gathered at Hylant’s headquarters to work with Dr. Benson Cooke, Toledo native and professor of clincal psychology at the University of the District of Columbia.
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Come Together: A Musical Meeting
11/03/2023
Elementary music teachers gathered for a professional development meeting.
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TINY ROBOTS HELP STUDENTS
11/02/2023
Marshall STEMM Academy students in Mrs. Johnson's class are learning about a new robot called EVO by Ozobot in lessons facilitated by Library Media Specialist Michelle Heising.
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Owens donates book to Escuela
11/01/2023
As a way to support students at Escuela SMART Academy during Hispanic Heritage Month, Owens Corning organized a book collection drive.
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Deveaux Principal Returns from Deployment
10/31/2023
Deveaux Elementary Principal Shaun M. Mitchell returned from deployment just in time for a Halloween celebration with the students of Deveaux.
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Pre-Med school adding 7th and 8th grade classes
10/31/2023
The Toledo Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy will be adding 7 th and 8 th grade classes at the start of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Thoughtful Donation
10/26/2023
MOBIS North America donates umbrellas to Longfellow Elementary.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUGO
10/23/2023
On October 22nd Hugo, the school facility dog lending his paw to student support services at Chase STEMM Academy, has turned three years old!
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Tracking Nutrition
10/23/2023
Students in Julie Visser's Family Consumer Science class at Start High School focused on nutrition by studying MyPlate and nutrients found in the foods and drinks we consume.
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Dr. Durant Feature in Urban Educator
10/20/2023
Dr. Durant featured in Urban Educator (a publication of Council of the Great City Schools) reflecting on his 10 years as superintendent.
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Hawkins named STEMM school
10/19/2023
Hawkins STEMM Academy Toledo was one of six schools in Ohio to receive a five-year STEM school designation from the STEM Committee of the Ohio Department of Education
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BIG GREEN GARDEN PRODUCES
10/16/2023
The students have been hard at work in The Big Green Garden at East Broadway Elementary School. Teachers and students spent the summer and fall tending to the garden and harvesting its fruits and vegetables.
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CREEK CREATURES
10/13/2023
Fifth grade students at Beverly Elementary conducted testing of the water quality at Delaware Creek as part of the Student Watershed Summit.
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CAN YOU DIG IT?
10/10/2023
The SheDig initiative is a way for young women to get to experience a day-in-the-life of an Operating Engineer. Girls will get to run several pieces of equipment and meet our Apprenticeship instructors and other experienced members of the Operating Engineers. They will have opportunities to talk and ask questions about a possible career path with Local 18 Operating Engineers.
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STAY IN THE GAME
10/09/2023
The Stay in the Game! Network is an adaptation of Get 2 School, Stay in the Game! Network. The name change reflects the current environment where schools may not necessarily be able to host in-school learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter the circumstances, the Network will continue to encourage students to maintain a strong educational-going mindset and keep learning, every day.
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Inclusive Playground
10/06/2023
New playground equipment has been installed at Glendale-Feilbach Elementary to have it become an inclusive playground, so all students can be included, active, comfortable and safe.
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Mark your calendars for NextStep
10/03/2023
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore colleges and universities as well as the diverse Career Technology programs available to students in our magnet academies and traditional high schools. You'll also get the chance to meet and interact with TPS CTE teachers, industry partners, and college representatives who will be present. Engaging with these professionals will help you gain valuable insights into different career paths and educational opportunities. We are excited to see you there!
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Clean Your Streams
10/02/2023
97 TEC students and families from TEC were present to help clean up Highland Park and the Libbey High School site in South Toledo.
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CALENDAR ECLIPSE ADJUSTMENT
09/28/2023
The "Great North American Eclipse," will trace a narrow path of totality across 13 U.S. states.
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ROCKETS AT OLD WEST END
09/26/2023
ROCKETS LAUNCH LEARNING AT OLD WEST END
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Purpose Driven Future Focused
09/22/2023
Ohio Department of Education Report Cards were released this week. TPS is proud to share the district’s progress and leading urban districts across Ohio. See our stories, progress, and highlights from the 2022-23 school year at tpsfuture.org!
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Schools as Community Hubs Initiative
09/21/2023
Hub schools transform traditional schools into central access points for resources. Hubs align these resources to support the whole child, the whole family, and the whole community. Hubs are one way we at TPS work to equip each and every student to lead and live a purpose-driven life.
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175TH Anniversary Display at Main Library
09/18/2023
The Local History and Genealogy Department on the third floor of the main branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is currently hosting an exhibit called Toledo Public Schools, 1849-1895 in honor of the 175th anniversary of the district.
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Lima Senior Joins Toledo City League
09/16/2023
Bowsher High School gave a warm TPS welcome to the Lima Senior Spartans, as the school becomes a new member of the Toledo City League.
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Escuela Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
09/15/2023
¡Bienvenido al mes de la Herencia Hispana! Fiesta Con Escuela at Escuela SMART Academy, a fantastic community event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage.
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Connecting Through School Spirit
09/13/2023
Last school year, Woodward High School engaged in a cross-cultural social emotional exchange with Oak Harbor High School.
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KID MAYOR AT GROUNDBREAKING
09/12/2023
Grove Patterson Academy's Gabrielle Mukiira put on her hard hat as Toledo Kid Mayor.
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START STUDENTS LEND A HAND
09/11/2023
Students with Start High School's Residential Remodeling and Repair program spent time at a volunteer project called Let's Build Beds.
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Eletronic Vehicle Center Groundbreaking
09/07/2023
The Electric Vehicle Center will be part of the Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering, to offer classes on electric vehicle design and maintenance, and will allow the district to form partnerships with vehicle manufacturers and provide training. Classes at the Electric Vehicle Center will also be made available to adults.
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TEC RANKED AMONG BEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE NATION
09/05/2023
Toledo Early College High School is ranked #4,810 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.
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TTA Ranked Among Best High Schools in the Nation
08/31/2023
Toledo Technology Academy High School is ranked 209th within Ohio. The total minority enrollment is 39%. Toledo Technology Academy High School is 1 of 11 high schools in the Toledo Public Schools.
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TPS: Purpose Driven and Future Focused
08/22/2023
The TPS Board of Education has approved a new strategic plan for the district which includes the motto: "Purpose Driven, Future Focused." The strategic plan includes new mission and vision statements, along with a set of core values and a set of goals and objectives.
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1st Day of School
First day of school '23-'24
08/21/2023
Successful first day of school! We are TPS Proud to have welcomed so many new and returning students to our campuses today and can't wait to see what the rest of the year holds.
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Tour Historic Scott High School
08/18/2023
As part of the 175th TPS anniversary celebration, a tour of historic Scott High School will be held on September 8th.
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Back to School Reminder
08/03/2023
It's that time of year again! Going back to school can be a hectic time, but it's also a great opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and reach your full potential. Stay focused, stay organized, and don't forget to have some fun along the way!
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