Education

Spending outpaces revenue for Triad
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
August 22, 2026
Financial projections indicate that Triad will begin deficit spending in fiscal year 2027 (FY27). At the most recent Triad Board of Education meeting, members approved the financial forecast presented...
Colorful spaces
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By Kyle Meddles 
August 19, 2026
Seniors at Marysville Early College High School were out painting their parking spaces during a brief break from the summer showers on Tuesday. Above, Audrey Eddleman (blue shirt) and Ethan Keifer (pu...
Boiler issue led to mold outbreak at Fairbanks Elementary
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Cleanup nearing completion, opening day expected to be delayed by a week
By Michael Williamson 
August 19, 2026
A boiler failure at Fairbanks Elementary School this summer led to mold growth throughout the building. District officials said work is being done to remediate the issue but it will push the start of ...
FHS stadium gets new name, scoreboard
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This rendering shows the proposed new digital scoreboard planned for Fairbanks Local Schools' stadium. The scoreboard will be funded entirely through donations from Scotts Miracle-Gro, Memorial Health and Union Rural Electric. The district hopes to have it installed before the first home game on Aug. 28. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
August 19, 2026
Fairbanks Local Schools is getting a new scoreboard and stadium name just in time for the start of the school year, thanks to a few area businesses. At the regular board of education meeting Monday, d...
Traffic changes await Fairbanks families
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Parents looking to drop off or pick up students at Fairbanks this Wednesday will use the northern entrance and new campus access road, shown above in red. Vehicles will enter off Route 38, drive around the football stadium, loop behind the high school and then drive back around. The drop-off area is labeled in blue. The southern entrance, shown above in orange, will be for buses and staff parking only. (Graphic submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
August 18, 2026
Students and families returning to Fairbanks this week will notice a number of traffic changes. From detours dealing with the Route 38 bridge work to a newly installed campus access road, district off...
Leading by experience
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Architect of Marysville’s JROTC is former teacher, Ohio National Guard Colonel
By Chad Williamson 
August 5, 2026
Building a successful Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program requires more than military experience. It also takes someone who understands education, can connect with students and kno...
Triad board gets update on school-based health clinic
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
July 20, 2026
Members of Triad’s Board of Education asked questions about the district’s partnership with Community Health and Wellness Partners (CHWP) as construction continues on their school-based healthcare cli...
District eyes earned income tax
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Marysville discusses one ballot measure to cover construction, operating needs
By Chad Williamson 
July 17, 2026
Before even a year’s worth of taxes have been collected on a successful 2025 levy, the Marysville School District is preparing for its next ask and it appears to be moving in a new direction. At Thurs...
MHS paving hits costly snag
Education, Marysville School Board, News
By From JT Staff Reports 
July 16, 2026
The cost of paving improvements at Marysville High School is increasing by nearly $390,000 after contractors discovered unstable soil beneath the project area. At its meeting Thursday, the Marysville ...
North Lewisburg prepares for a birthday of its own
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Pictured above, at right, is Hunter Horsley, the winner of North Lewisburg’s Bicentennial Commemorative Postmark competition. Triad students were asked to submit designs which where then judged by the Bicentennial Committee members. The commemorative postmark will be available during Labor Day weekend celebrations, with a postmaster stationed at North Lewisburg Community Park to officially stamp items brought by residents and visitors. While there is only one overall winner, Horsley’s entry and three other finalists’ designs will be used in promotional materials in the coming months. Each student received a framed banner featuring their design along with a thank-you and monetary award from the village. Pictured with Horsley are, from left, Addison Kielman, Kaitlyn Herron and Serenity Vinson. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
Village plans for bicentennial
By Chad Williamson 
July 3, 2026
North Lewisburg is preparing to celebrate its 200th anniversary this Labor Day weekend with four days of events honoring the village’s history while bringing residents together for family-friendly act...
Trust leaves JA possible $3M gift
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By Michael Williamson 
June 6, 2026
Student scholarship funds at Jonathan Alder could see a bump in numbers as the district waits to receive a $3 million gift. Board of education officials recently set up a committee to help handle the ...
JA breaks ground for Canaan addition
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By From JT Staff Reports 
June 6, 2026
Jonathan Alder students and board of education officials kick of the groundbreaking Wednesday of the work planned at Canaan Middle School. The district is working on a two-story addition to the buildi...
Jonathan Alder recognizes top scholars
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 30, 2026
The Jonathan Alder High School Class of 2026 will graduate Sunday, May 31 and includes 19 valedictorians and one salutatorian. The valedictorians are Isla Beatty, Lillian Boeckl, Elissa Boyd, Emily Fi...
Fairbanks names top scholars for the class of 2026
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 28, 2026
Fairbanks seniors earn scholarships, honors during annual awards ceremony Fairbanks High School recognized members of the Class of 2026 for academic achievement, leadership and scholarship awards duri...
Goodbye to the class of 2026
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 27, 2026
The 426 members of the class of 2026 are shown throwing their caps in the air at the conclusion of Saturday’s graduation ceremony for the Marysville School District. A break in the weekend’s rainy wea...
Marysville school board member blasts statehouse
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By Chad Williamson 
May 27, 2026
Frustration over state education funding boiled over at the most recent Marysville Board of Education meeting as board member Tonya Mabry sharply criticized state lawmakers while district officials la...
Marysville graduation held
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 26, 2026
The 426 members of the class of 2026 are shown walking into the football stadium for the last time as students of the Marysville School District ahead of Saturday’s graduation ceremony. Officials and ...
NU expansion project sees high bids
Education, News
By Kyle Meddles 
May 26, 2026
The art room expansion at North Union High School has hit a roadblock after bids came in way over budget. Brian Wolf, the architect from Garmann Miller working on the project, spoke to the board of ed...
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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel delivers the keynote address during Ohio Hi-Point Career Center’s Class of 2026 Convocation Ceremony on Wednesday at Bellefontaine High School. Speaking before graduates, families and supporters gathered in a packed gymnasium, Tressel encouraged students to approach the future with “an attitude of gratitude,” surround themselves with positive influences and maintain perspective through life’s challenges and successes. The ceremony celebrated the Class of 2026 under the theme “Prepared by Grit, Powered by Opportunities,” while recognizing student achievements in academics, workforce preparation, military service and post-secondary education. Several Marysville students were among those highlighted during the ceremony, including Senior Student of the Year Eugenia Matta Trujillo and master of ceremonies Kyan Thomas. (Photos submitted)
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel speaks at ceremony
By From JT Staff Reports 
May 26, 2026
Marysville students played prominent roles Wednesday as Ohio Hi-Point Career Center celebrated its Class of 2026 during a convocation ceremony at Bellefontaine High School, an event that also featured...
UCHD eyes clinic at North Union
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By Kyle Meddles 
May 20, 2026
Representatives with the Union County Health Department (UCHD) pitched a partnership with North Union that would bring a school-based healthcare clinic to the district. At the regular meeting of the b...
Fairbanks baseball field next in line for upgrade
Education, News
By Jack Christian 
May 20, 2026
At Monday’s Fairbanks School Board meeting, board members officially approved an improvement project for the Fairbanks High School baseball field, another step in a series of facility upgrades planned...
Marysville names top scholars for the class of 2026
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 19, 2026
Marysville Exempted Village Schools seniors will cross the stage Saturday, May 23 as the district celebrates the Class of 2026 and recognizes some of its highest-achieving students. The graduating cla...
Levy saved celebrated Marysville musical
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The Marysville Theater Program showcases its award-winning performance of "Anything Goes," as seen pictured above. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 16, 2026
Last year around this time, the theater program at Marysville High School was in jeopardy of being cut. This year, it's riding high as its recent show swept the Columbus Association for the Performing...
Alder sets Canaan groundbreaking
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By Michael Williamson 
May 16, 2026
Jonathan Alder has set its groundbreaking of the new addition at Canaan Middle School for next month. District officials said the brief ceremony will be held on June 3 as they work to transition from ...
Edgewood fourth graders visit Hollywood!
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By Sarah Vollrath 
May 16, 2026
Edgewood Elementary's Art and Music Night was held this week. The musical portion of the event, shown above, involved fourth grade students performing song and dance routines, complete with instrument...
Amazon sponsors Girls’ Tech Day at JA
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 11, 2026
Hundreds of local students will get the opportunity to build robots, explore artificial intelligence and learn how technology can shape the future as Amazon brings its Girls’ Tech Day program to centr...
Marysville names new Mill Valley principal
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By From JT Staff Reports 
May 5, 2026
Marysville Schools has hired Chad Rice as the new principal of Mill Valley Elementary School, with the appointment taking effect for the 2026-2027 school year. District officials said Rice brings more...
JA reflects on pre-apprenticeship program
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Jonathan Alder College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness Coordinator Nicole Schrock is shown above addressing a group of community leaders recently. The program will be wrapping up its first year in the district in the coming weeks. (Photo submitted)
By Michael Williamson 
May 2, 2026
As the school year wraps up at Jonathan Alder, the district’s pre-apprenticeship program is also closing out its first full year and officials said this first run was a success and they’re already loo...
Fairbanks prom court named
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By From JT Staff Reports 
April 30, 2026
Fairbanks High School will hold its 2026 prom, themed “Masquerade Ball,” on Saturday at the high school. Tickets are on sale during lunch hours or online through the HomeTown app. Pictured are, front ...
Marysville prom courts named
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Members of the MHS Prom Court, pictured above, from left to right, are Emma Wing, Drew Chaffin, Anastasia Hurtado Bohorquez, Greg Barrera Superville, Carlos Acosta Negrette, Natalie Fair, Maddie Conrad, Grady Evans, Keilana Ferguson and A’viyon Peppers. (Photo submitted)
By From JT Staff Reports 
April 28, 2026
Marysville juniors and seniors will attend prom, themed “A Night in the Bayou,” from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bridgewater Banquet Center in Powell. The prom king and queen will be announced dur...