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• State report card — Schools react to assessment

  By Carol SimmonsNovember 16, 2017

  

  A lot of information appears to be packed into the Ohio Department of Education’s 2016–17 school report card released earlier this fall, but Yellow Springs district leaders don’t see much in the results that is of use to local schools.

• In their service

  By Matt Minde

  

  Mills Lawn students honored veterans and current service members Monday, on the observed Veteran’s Day, by inviting them to a luncheon.

• School facilities update — K–12 options off the table

  By Audrey HackettNovember 9, 2017

  

  The Yellow Springs school district is no longer considering building options that would put a combined K–12 facility on a single site, according to Superintendent Mario Basora this week. He cited cost as the reason for taking the K–12 options off the table.

• Spooky Steps

  By Robert HasekNovember 2, 2017

  

  This year’s Mills Lawn ghouls trod the well-worn path of the traditional Halloween Parade.

• Sinking feeling

  By Diane ChiddisterOctober 26, 2017

  

  This weekend and next, the McKinney and YSHS theater departments will present the first Bulldog Theater Festival.

• Plan ends Yellow Springs High School class ranking

  By Carol Simmons

  

  Characterizing the calculations that determine class rankings as “unfair,” McKinney Middle and Yellow Springs High School Principal Tim Krier laid out a plan at the Thursday, Oct. 12, school board meeting to discontinue the designation of a graduating valedictorian and salutatorian.

• Citizens speak on school facilities

  By Audrey Hackett

  

  Villagers’ questions and concerns about the impact of new school facilities on local affordability and the environment came to the fore at a recent public forum, held Oct. 11 at the Bryan Center.

• BLOG–“Refugee 101” and “Muslim Community Voices” offerings by the BCP

  By Aaron Maurice SaariOctober 12, 2017

  

  As the current administration continues to threaten immigrants, refugees, and Muslims, let us be proactive in our resistance. You can help by simply taking surveys, attending events, and participating in conversations aimed at future action.

• Schools survey underway

  By Diane ChiddisterOctober 5, 2017

  

  This week and next, several hundred villagers will be contacted by Wright State researchers and asked about their preferences for addressing the needs of local school facilities.

• Bulldog Theater Festival to present two student plays this fall

  By YS News StaffOctober 4, 2017

  

  The McKinney and YSHS theater departments will expand their offerings this fall with the first Bulldog Theater Festival, which will bring two theatrical performances to local audiences.