Marion Technical College announces that 441 students made the Spring Term dean’s list. A total of 175 full-time and part-time students were from Marion. The Dean’s List includes 150 full-time students with at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average. Along with the full-time students, Marion Technical College has named 291 part-time students […]
GED would have competition under new state proposal
May 18, 2016 by
The GED exam would no longer be the only test allowing off-track students and dropouts to earn a high school diploma, under a proposal announced today by Gov. John Kasich. Ohio would allow students to choose from two other tests to earn a high school equivalency diploma, if Kasich’s plan passes the state legislature, breaking […]
Pleasant’s Wells awarded UFCU scholarship
May 13, 2016 by
United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has awarded $4,500 in college scholarships to eight students through its corporate and state programs. UFCU scholarships are granted to outstanding high school seniors based on academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and an original essay discussing the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” Pleasant High School senior Madison […]
State school board hires new superintendent
May 12, 2016 by
The state school board has unanimously named education consultant and former state budget director Paolo DeMaria as Ohio’s new state superintendent. DeMaria has extensive finance experience as an advisor for the state Senate, for former governors George Voinovich and Bob Taft and for the Ohio Department of Education. He has also served as executive vice […]
Over 200 area middle schoolers compete at annual math challenge
May 10, 2016 by
$7,750 was awarded to the top three scorers in grades 6 through 8 at the Fifth Annual Marion Campus Middle School Mathematics Challenge on Friday, May 6, 2016 in the Alber Student Center. The math challenge, which is jointly sponsored by Ohio State Marion and Marion Technical College, welcomed approximately 200 area middle school students […]
Marion Community Foundation awards more than $250k to area students
May 6, 2016 by
Marion Community Foundation has announced more than $253,000 in awards to 118 Marion area high school seniors and graduates in its 2016 Scholarship Program. “It is our honor to award more than a quarter million dollars to local students and help them further their education and career goals,” said President and CEO Dean L. Jacob. […]
Marion Technical College to hold 2016 Saturday
May 6, 2016 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) proudly announces that 226 students are graduating this May. At MTC’s Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Palace Theatre in Marion, about 208 students will wear their gowns and mortarboards and receive their diplomas. They range in age from 19 to 60 years old. […]
Ohio Attorney General encourages high school students to apply for Teen Ambassador Board
March 31, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office is now accepting applications for its Teen Ambassador Board. The Ohio Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board advises the office on issues related to teens. Board members serve a one-year term during which they convene twice in Columbus. They work in groups to propose solutions to […]
League of Women Voters’ meeting to explore early childhood care and education
March 16, 2016 by
A League of Women Voters of Marion’s public meeting at Epworth Methodist Church on Thursday, March 17, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., will feature “Are We Crazy About Our Kids?“, a 32 minute video from “The Raising of America’”(RoA) series. Organizers say the video will present provocative and compelling evidence of the critical importance […]
I CAN Center offers ACT workshop
March 1, 2016 by
The I CAN Center of Excellence is offering an ACT Empowered Workshop on March 12, 2016 at The Ohio State University at Marion. Discounts are available for students who sign up early. The intensive five-hour long course helps students raise their scores on the ACT college preparatory exam. The cost of the March 12 workshop […]
