Area high school students from central and north central Ohio, parents, and other interested adults are invited to attend the 37th Annual Marion Area College Night, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the George H. Alber Student Center on the Marion campus. The event, which is co-sponsored by The Ohio State University at Marion […]
High School Video Scholarship Contest Launched
September 20, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the start of the 2012 Take Action High School Video Contest, which gives Ohio high school students a chance to win college scholarships. “Consumer scams continue to plague Ohioans of all ages,” Attorney General DeWine said. “This contest gives high school students a chance to educate Ohioans and […]
Help Available for Raising ACT Scores
September 10, 2012 by
The I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional college access program, is pleased to announce they will once again offer their popular ACT Targeted Tutoring Program. The program is a customized 9-hour workshop, designed to provide prospective college students personalized guidance toward improving their ACT test scores. The 9-hour training program will be conducted on […]
Back-to-School Traffic Means Danger for Pedestrians
August 20, 2012 by
An estimated 13 percent of America’s 55 million school-aged children will walk or bike to school this year. With recent data indicating an uptick in fatal pedestrian crashes, motorists and AAA School Safety Patrol members must be especially vigilant in their efforts to keep these students safe.
As the School Year Nears, School Bus Safety Urged
August 14, 2012 by
Summer break ends for thousands of Ohio children this month who will be heading back to school. In Marion, students return to school next week. For many, the trip to and from school involves riding on a school bus. Currently, the Ohio State Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspectors are in the process of inspecting every Ohio school bus to ensure each bus is safe to transport children to and from school, and school-sanctioned events.
Marion Church Holding School Supply Give Away
August 9, 2012 by
Cornerstone Alliance Church is holding a free school supply give-away for students in grades K-12 on Saturday, August 11, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The give-away will be held at the church located at 2010 Marion-Marysville Road in Marion.
MTC Announces Upcoming Changes to the GED Testing Process
July 31, 2012 by
The General Equivalency Diploma (GED) test is coming to Marion Technical College (MTC). Though the MTC ABLE program serving Marion, Morrow, and Wyandot Counties has been hosted at MTC for the past three years, in late July and early August, the actual GED test provided by Marion City Schools will also be located on the Marion Campus at Marion Technical College in the Technical Education Center’s room 150.
Elgin Schools Gearing Up to Start New Year
July 30, 2012 by
The Elgin Local School District is getting ready for the 2012-2013 school year. The first day of classes for all buildings is Monday, August 20. The following information should help students and parent get ready.
Local Credit Union Organizing School Supply Drive
July 23, 2012 by
As the school year approaches, many families may be faced with economic pressures when buying school supplies. Many parents are unable to provide their children with basic school supplies. Corporate America Family Credit Union is trying to help elevate some financial tension local families are faced with during the school year through a school supply drive called “Project Backpack.”
Ohio Expands Education Benefits for Veterans’ Families
July 17, 2012 by
Under a new Ohio law, the spouse or dependents of deceased veterans who move to Ohio receive immediate in-state tuition rates as opposed to waiting 12 months to establish residency.
Currently, under the Ohio G.I. Promise, veterans with one year of honorable service, their spouse and dependents that move to Ohio are immediately considered in-state residents for the purposes of tuition, state educational subsidies and financial aid. Active duty, guard, reserve servicemembers, and their families are also eligible for this educational benefit.
