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NASA Prototype
04/14/2025
Chevilyn Irwin (second from left) and Nataly Diaz-Sanchez (middle), two students with Waite High School's NASA HUNCH Club, are taking part in a Final Design Showcase at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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Westfield Gives Back
04/10/2025
Two teams. Two days. Westfield fills food 502 bags for the Islamic Food Bank of Toledo. Great work Westfield!
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Spring 2025 Concert Series
04/09/2025
Join us for a spectacular celebration of talent at our High School Spring Concerts! Experience the joy of music as our talented students take the stage to showcase their hard work and creativity. Don't miss this vibrant showcase of passion and artistry. Save the dates, gather your family, and let’s support our young musicians!
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TPS Scholar is Ohio Youth of the Year
04/07/2025
Tyreese Blue II, a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo’s Schoenrock Family Club is the Ohio Youth of the Year.
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Hawkins Bird Box Installation
04/04/2025
Second and third grade students at Hawkins STEMM Academy installed bird boxes they designed and decorated aimed at assisting the eastern bluebird population. Thanks to project partner Inspired Lumber Workshop.
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Kick Off of the Scott Park Campus Renovation
04/03/2025
Dr. Durant was joined by board members and community leaders to celebrate the launch of the renovation of the Scott Park campus. Coming in the fall of 2026.
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Ready, Set, Go TPS!
04/01/2025
An event to register your student for the 2025-2026 school year!
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Cops and Kids Chess 2025
03/27/2025
Check, mate: it’s the annual Cops vs Kids chess tournament held at Jones Leadership Academy of Business last evening.
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TTA Students Qualify for State Competition
03/25/2025
Congrats to the 60+ students from TTA who competed at the regional competition for National History Day at BGSU this year! 18 students have qualified to move on to the state competition next Monday at Capital University in Columbus.
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Prom Dress Sale 2025
03/24/2025
New and Gently used affordable dresses long or short for $25.00. “My Sister’s Closet Boutique” is sponsored by the Start Fashion Marketing - DECA II Club offering affordable dresses to girls who might otherwise have difficulty in buying special occasion wear for prom, graduation and social occasions.
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20th Annual Chess Tournament
03/22/2025
GRADES 3RD-12TH All area students may enter You don’t have to be a member of an active chess club, chess team or coach in order to participate – you just have to enjoy the challenge of chess. You can register as an individual or a team of three or more members.
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Here is a list of dates and times for our 2025 graduation ceremonies.
2025 TPS Graduation Schedule
03/20/2025
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NSTC/UC partnership program
03/18/2025
Biology meets engineering through a new partnership between the Natural Science Technology Center and the University of Cincinnati.
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The Catalyst - A TPS Newsletter Spring 2025
03/14/2025
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Playground Playhouse Build
03/13/2025
Students from Start High School’s Residential Remodeling program have built an outdoor playground playhouse for the students at Grove Patterson Academy.
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Cool Cat reads at Burroughs
03/12/2025
TPS CEO/Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant will visit Burroughs Elementary and read to K-2 grade students as the “Cool Cat in the Hat”, to celebrate Dr. Suess’s birthday and encourage students to read.
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Superintendent Wins National Award
03/11/2025
Dr. Durant for his efforts on leveraging innovative technology and practices to improve outcomes, efficiency and sustainability at TPS.
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Living Wax Museum
02/24/2025
Third grade students at The Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls hosted their Wax Museum event, portraying famous women who have achieved and inspired.
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Stewart Sendoff Celebration
02/21/2025
The Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls hosted a celebration event for a second grade student who’s going to Walt Disney World this weekend, a wish granted by ⁦Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
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SMARTS - Student group board meeting
02/20/2025
Tonight’s special board meeting was organized by students representing SMARTS (Students Making Achievements Right This Second) where they presented their study and plans for addressing mental health. They did an amazing job and are making a difference amongst their peers.
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Jones Leadership Honduras Mission Trip
02/19/2025
5 students at Jones Leadership Academy of Business, along with 5 TPS staff members (combination of teachers, administrators), will be traveling to Comayagua, Honduras February 7-14 for a service trip which will include assisting with the construction of a home for a family in need.
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TPS Annual Chess Tournament
02/17/2025
On February 15, the museum and Toledo Public Schools will hosted our Annual Chess Tournament in the Great Gallery of The Toledo Museum of Art. The tournament coincided with their African Art and Imagery in Black and White exhibit.
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Silver Gloves Tournament Winner
02/14/2025
Congratulations to Ta'John Chaney, a middle school student at Robinson Elementary, who recently competed in the 2025 National Silver Gloves tournament. He was victorious in his age/weight division, winning the championship belt. His favorite motivational quote: "Winning is Everything".
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Shoe Donation
02/10/2025
204 pairs of shoes were donated, ensuring that children from Pickett and the surrounding community received new shoes along with two pairs of socks.
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Discover TPS - Open House - Kindergarten Program
02/06/2025
PLEASE JOIN US! This is an opportunity for you and your student to ‘discover’ everything about the Kindergarten program through Toledo Public Schools. You’ll meet teachers, the principal, tour the school and have the opportunity to register for Kindergarten.
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Opening of Start Sensory Room
02/05/2025
The goal is to create a place for students with sensory or behavioral needs to decompress and rejuvenate through working out and hanging out. The project was started by a student, Markeysha Coley, in a College and Career Math class. With support from a Toledo Foundation grant, the new space is ready for serving its purpose.
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Rosa Parks Birthday Activities
02/04/2025
Students and staff at Rosa Parks Elementary hosted activities to celebrate Rosa Parks’ birthday, which was on February 4, 1913. Activities included discussion about the Montgomery bus boycott, a Civil Rights gallery walk, and all students will gathered in the school gym to sing Happy Birthday.
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Judith’s Reading Room - Donation
02/04/2025
Thanks to Judith’s Reading Room for its support of the Real Men READ-y reading program at Martin Luther King Jr Academy for Boys: $1,500 worth of books and materials.
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TPS Adjusting Facility Rental Fees
02/03/2025
Toledo Public Schools is updating its fee structure for renting various district facilities, including athletic fields, gymnasiums, and indoor venues such as theaters and cafeterias.
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TPS Fine Arts Festivals 2025
01/31/2025
During each event, you will discover... • Musical performances by students in orchestra, band and choir • Art demonstrations • “Make It and Take It” art projects • Student artwork for sale at some schools Click for dates.
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Coats for Kids
01/29/2025
Community partner appreciation: thanks to Susie’s Coats for Kids, helping to distribute donated coats, hats and gloves to elementary students around the district.
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An Egg-citing Classroom Activity
01/28/2025
Engineering challenge and Rosa Parks Elementary.
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A Visitor's Vernacular Vehicle
01/24/2025
ELA class at TPS Longfellow Elementary School for a lesson in developing writing skills.
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Student Teacher Shows her generosity
01/17/2025
Student Teacher at Garfield Elementary shows her generosity.
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Golden Apple Program
01/15/2025
Golden Apple Club members are admitted free of charge to all Toledo Public Schools home athletic events, except for all-star games, city championships, state tournament events. We advise you to call on or before the day of the scheduled event to make sure it is not sold out. When you arrive at the event, simply show your Golden Apple card at the door for admission.
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Food for Thought
01/13/2025
Lead Counselor for TPS picks up and delivers 500+ food bags weekly from Islamic Food Bank of Toledo to our TPS schools.
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Bob Vasquez Named TPS Board President
01/08/2025
Toledo voters elect five people to serve on the Board for four-year terms. Board members are dedicated to the education of all children in the TPS District and are accountable to the community. They research issues; lobby for the district's fair share of money from local, state and federal legislators; attend school events; represent TPS on multiple task forces; discuss and vote on policy issues and approve recommendations from the superintendent of schools and the TPS treasurer on curriculum, personnel and finances.
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Scott Senior named to BGSU Falcon Choir
12/31/2024
Keon Craig selected as one of 160 students from around the state to take part in the Bowling Green State University Falcon Choir Festival.
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Ideas for Winter Break Days
12/20/2024
Winter Break Days. Sharing ideas on fun ways to spend time with your child through learning activities. We would love for families to share photos of the activities they do with their child. Look for future video information/tips.
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The Catalyst - A TPS Newsletter Winter 2024
12/19/2024
A Toledo Public Schools quarterly publication for our families, alumni and community members.
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Play of the Year?
12/14/2024
Waite linebacker makes one-handed interception to earn top spot on Sports Center's Top 10 plays.
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Student Report Cards Going Paperless
12/10/2024
Toledo Public Schools will transition to a paperless system for report cards and progress report using Home Access Center formerly Parent Portal).
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Blessing Bags Project
12/09/2024
A group of staff and students from Beverly Elementary conducted their “Blessing Bags” project, passing out gift bags to those in need. The bags will have socks, hats, gloves, hand warmers, lip balm, snacks and more. They were also able to pass out a limited number of blankets and coats. This is part of the school’s community service project during the holiday season.
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Holiday Program
12/07/2024
Robinson Elementary students were in full spirit during their holiday concert.
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Fallen Heroes Program
12/06/2024
High school students in the distance learning lab’s history class are remembering Toledoans killed in action during World War II as part of the Fallen Heroes project.
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Job Fair - December 2024
12/02/2024
We're hiring! Come and join our team! The Job Fair will be held Tuesday, December 10th from 3-7PM at 1609 N. Summit St. Toledo. The Food Truck Sweet Nates will be here from 4:30-6:30 Menu: https://sweetnatescoffee.com/food-menu/
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Thanksgiving Generosity
11/28/2024
TPS Longfellow Elementary School's Behavioral Health Partner, A Better Life to Embrace (ABLE), generously donated 80 turkeys to the Longfellow community before Thanksgiving Break. Turkeys were presented to ABLE clients, non ABLE families, and even a few of our bus drivers!
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McKinley Thanksgiving Day Parade
11/25/2024
McKinley STEMM Academy kindergarteners participated in a parade to mimic the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which they learned was implemented because Mr. Macy wanted to recognize and celebrate his immigrant employees.
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Save the Music grant
11/21/2024
Birmingham Elementary School has received the district’s first Intro to Music Grant through the Save The Music Foundation. This includes $27,000 worth of new musical instruments and supplies.
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FAFSA Officially Open!
11/18/2024
As we approach the 2025–26 academic year, the FAFSA® is now open. This is a critical time for students to apply for federal financial aid, and early preparation is key.
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Ohio STEM Learning Network Grants
11/15/2024
Ohio STEM Learning Network and Battelle have a grant opportunity for K-12 STEM classrooms in Ohio. The goal of the Ohio STEM Learning Network STEM Classroom Grant is to foster the creation of new, sustainable STEM education programming in classrooms by investing directly in our K-12 teachers and administrators. Here are the winners of those grants here at TPS.
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Aspiring Young Educators Conference
11/12/2024
The Aspiring Educators Program supports, develops, and empowers diverse, pre-service teachers with the resources, networks, and opportunities to excel as educators and leaders, both as students and throughout their career.
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Veterans Appreciation
11/11/2024
We honor our brave veterans who’ve selflessly served to protect our freedoms. Their courage and sacrifice deserve our deepest gratitude. Let’s take a moment to reflect, share stories, and support those who’ve worn the uniform.
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Stewart pinning ceremony
11/08/2024
The Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls hosted its Pinning Ceremony connecting kindergarten students with sixth graders as part of the school’s mentoring program.
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JLAB Packing Event
11/07/2024
Jones Leadership Academy of Business and ⁦Neighborhood Health Association⁩ hosted a packing event to prepare bags of donated hygiene products for the school’s student pantry.
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Go Vote Sticker
No School on Election Day
11/04/2024
There are no classes for students on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5.
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Off to State Championships
11/01/2024
Waite High School senior Elias Valdez secured a spot in the State Championships for cross country this weekend. Join us in congratulating him and wishing him luck!
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Annual Notice for College Credit Plus
10/29/2024
The College Credit Plus (CCP) program enables public students in grades 7 to 12 in Ohio to enroll in classes at public colleges or universities in the state. If classes are successfully completed, students can earn credits for their high school and college transcripts.
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Classroom Hero of the month
10/28/2024
McKinley STEMM 5th and 6th grade science teacher, Mrs. Thielen was selected as the BCSN/BCAN Classroom Hero for the month of November!
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Urban Educator of the Year
10/18/2024
We love it when we can share 'good news' about TPS Proud graduates! One being our Superintendent and one being a Super star teacher!
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Dr. Durant Speaks at Rotary Luncheon
10/15/2024
Toledo Public Schools CEO/Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant spoke at the Rotary Club of Toledo luncheon on Monday, 10/14/24 at the Glass City Center, providing an update on the district including the major improvement project on the Scott Park campus.
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Moon Tree Dedication
10/11/2024
Marshall STEMM Academy dedicated its “Moon Tree”, a Sweet Gum tree that orbited the moon during NASA’s 2022 Artemis I Mission.
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TPS 175th Anniversary History presentation
10/08/2024
Today marks a historic milestone for Toledo Public Schools: it was 175 years ago (on October 8, 1849) that students first attended classes in Toledo Public Schools! Founded on May 8, 1849, TPS has been a cornerstone of our city ever since, shaping generations of Toledoans. Imagine the journey – 175 years of learning, growth, and community. Countless students have walked through the doors of our neighborhood schools, each leaving their unique mark on the world. Let's take a moment to honor their legacy and celebrate the incredible impact of TPS on our city's past, present, and future. Learn more about the history of TPS here in this video.
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175 Minute Reading Challenge
10/07/2024
A message from Dr. Durant on our 175th anniversary with a new challenge for all students to read for 175 minutes. Keep track of your minutes and when complete fill out this survey: https://ow.ly/uFnm50TG3zF
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Toledo Native and Author Donates Books to Spring
10/05/2024
Thanks to author Vincent Flowers for donating 75 copies of his book "Zoe and Zion Love to Bounce" for first and second grade at Spring Elementary School where he attended school as a child.
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TTA Hosts Manufacturing Day Event
10/04/2024
The Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Alliance and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering on Manufacturing Day, October 4, 2024, to give TTA students hands-on learning experiences, and opportunities to learn about open positions and internships as well as mock interviews.
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Congratulations to Dr. Durant!
10/03/2024
Dr. Durant has been named as a finalist for The Council of the Great City Schools 2024 Green-Garner Award, the nation’s highest honor in urban education leadership.
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Learning the Importance of Voting
10/01/2024
Members of the The Lucas County Board of Elections recently visited Mrs. Griswold-Smith’s history class at McTigue to educate students on the importance of voting.
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Boosting School Pride at McTigue
09/27/2024
A job well done by Alex Tuttle, Educational Technology Instructor at McTigue Elementary. When Alex came to the school over the summer, he wanted to show some school spirit by painting tigers on the library window and the main office.
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TPS Awarded for Outstanding Financial Reporting
09/25/2024
TPS Awarded for Outstanding Financial Reporting by ASBO International with a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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The Catalyst - A TPS Newsletter Fall 2024
09/24/2024
A Toledo Public Schools quarterly publication for our families, alumni and community members.
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Start High School Fashion Marketing Program
09/22/2024
Start High School program helps students find a future in fashion marketing class helps students develop professional skills beyond just the realm of fashion marketing, leading to experience to kickstart a future career.
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2024 Hispanic Heritage Month
09/18/2024
TPS attended the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month - Lucas County Kickoff Ceremony, hosted by Lucas County Commissioner, Anita Lopez held at One Government Center.
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Celebrate the Hub Directors week
09/17/2024
This week, we celebrate the Hub Directors who support our students and families, while ensuring our community is part of our success story. Their tireless efforts make us all stronger and ensure each and every student has the tools they need to live a purpose driven life. Thank you all for being #TPSProud!
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Letter to the Community
09/13/2024
Today, the Ohio Department of Education released its annual report cards for public schools across Ohio. Toledo Public Schools is eager to show the successes we are seeing across our district. Overall, TPS earned 2.5 stars out of a possible 5 - this is the same ranking as the district had last year and is consistent with the other large urban school districts in Ohio. That said, the Board of Education believes this annual report gives a woefully incomplete picture of public education in Toledo and other districts across the state and that ODEW uses a very biased approach to evaluating school districts. That is why we are compelled to share our own story, our accomplishments, and the success of our students. We are proud of their work and appreciate the dedication of our staff.
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New CDL training program
09/10/2024
We launched our very own CDL Program. Students now have the ability to earn a CDL license upon graduation. College & Career Ready with: Free college credits Free career certifications
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175 Local Lecture Series
09/05/2024
Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Scott High School as Ed Hill, Special Collections Librarian, Blade Rare Book Room, at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library will present the history of Birckhead Place.
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TPS Foundation Golf Event
08/27/2024
Dr. Durant greeted sponsors and those taking part in the TPS 1849 Open, a golf outing fundraiser celebrating 175 years of Toledo Public Schools.
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175th Anniversary
08/20/2024
Dr. Durant narrates our 175th anniversary celebration video reviewing some of the history of TPS. He discusses some of the important things we are doing in education today with many outstanding programs as well as a bright future. Now and Forevermore TPSProud!
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Former Bowsher Hoops Star Returns as AD
08/19/2024
Hopson is a 1983 Bowsher graduate and excelled in basketball, attending the Ohio State University and playing pro basketball for 13 years, including 5 seasons in the NBA.
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Immunization Information
08/14/2024
Health Partners of Western Ohio is ready to serve you at our School-Based Health Centers! Make sure to schedule your well-child visit to stay up to date on immunizations before the new school year starts. Health Partners accepts insured, under-insured, and uninsured patients. No insurance? No problem! They offer sliding fees based on family size and income—no one is turned away for inability to pay.
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NSTC Expansion and Renovation
08/13/2024
Dr. Durant hosted a press conference to highlight the $11 million renovation project completed at the Natural Science Technology Center. Thanks ⁦Representative Marcy Kaptur for your continued support.
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Pre-Medical CPR Training
08/12/2024
Approximately 120 students at the Toledo Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy received CPR training, with members of the Owens Workforce and Community Department providing the training.
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Electric Vehicle Lab Opening Ceremony
08/08/2024
TPS Superintendent Dr. Durant hosted a ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Electric Vehicle Lab at Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering, the first of its kind for a public high school in Ohio.
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Bus Driver and The Bassquatch
08/05/2024
TPS bus driver Ebonie Bannister gave TV show host Mike McKinstry a lesson on how to drive a school bus, after she was taken fishing over the weekend. The future segment of The Bassquatch Hunter: Fish out of Water will focus on giving Ebonie an opportunity to go fishing, with McKinstry given the opportunity to learn how to drive a school bus as a way to show appreciation to school bus drivers and share new experiences with each other.
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Hawkins Named WILD School Site
08/01/2024
Hawkins STEMM Academy in Lucas County was recently dedicated as a WILD School Site, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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2024-2025 Supply Lists Available
07/30/2024
Shhh, don't tell your children, but every supply list that we have can now be found under the individual school sites now! Just in time for tax free week (July 30-Aug 8). Happy shopping!
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Spartan Career Tech Celebration
07/09/2024
Students in the various Career Tech education programs at Start High School got together for a year-end picnic. It was a celebration of student accomplishments and all of the hard work and dedication towards success.
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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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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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CONGRATULATIONS COHORT IX!
01/24/2024
Twenty-two TPS teachers (Cohort IX) graduated last month.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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