What an amazing day for nearly 45 BHS and Glenwood Jr. High students!!
They spent most of the day --suited up with waders and muck boots to do a professional field study with Kent State Scientists who monitor more than 42 wetlands across Ohio.
We are so grateful for this Kent State partnership--their expertise is helping make the dream for education to continue on the very spot where Market Street Elementary School once stood.
This Forest Lawn Stormwater Park is now a place where the Kent State group along with student groups who've been prepared by their amazing classroom teachers for years, for this very day!!
So Exciting!! Watch for reports on WFMJ-21 and WKBN-27 tonight
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Boardman Local Schools!
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We are proud to celebrate 16 new members, juniors and a senior, as well as our 2026 honorary inductee, Mrs. Maria Hernandez, owner of La Casa Mexicana.
This marks the second year bringing back SNHS, and we’re excited to continue recognizing students for their dedication to the Spanish language and culture.
So grateful for our honorary inductee and our wonderful world language teachers — thank you for your support and inspiration! ❤️👏
Boardman Glenwood Junior High band and orchestra students delivered an outstanding performance at the OMEA District 5 Solo & Ensemble Event on March 28 at Champion Schools.
⭐ **Band Highlights:**
* 11 Superior (I) solo ratings
* 4 Superior (I) ensemble ratings
⭐ **Orchestra Highlights:**
* 21 Superior (I) solo ratings
* 13 Superior (I) ensemble ratings
Students from across Mahoning, Trumbull, and Ashtabula counties participated, making these achievements even more impressive!
🎼 **See them perform live:**
* Orchestras: April 20 & 22
* Bands: May 4 & 5
📍 Boardman Performing Arts Center | 7:00 PM
Great work, Spartans! 💚
Miss Julie, a bee keeper herself, brought a real hive, and all kinds of information--This natural science presentation brought to all the students at West by the PTA this week.
Today, kindergarten and the 3rd graders learned about all the bees that make up a colony, from the queen and drone, to the worker bees. Then they closely examined a real life hive looking for the queen.
Tomorrow, 1st and 2nd grade will enjoy the lesson
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and communities across the country plant Pinwheel Gardens to raise awareness and show support for children and families. Each pinwheel represents someone in our community who has advocated for a child facing abuse or neglect 💙
Our Pinwheel Garden is located on the front lawn of Boardman Park, in front of the historic St. James Meeting House ⛪🌳
A special shoutout to Emerging Leaders co-chairs Addie Kowacich and Ellie Wymer, who were interviewed by WKBN-27 🎥—watch for their story coming soon! 👀
West Boulevard Elementary kiddos hunt was in the morning--and Stadium Drive and Robinwood's hunt was at noon.
A Big thank you to the Boardman High School Key Club & Emerging Leaders for stuffing and hiding more than a thousand eggs--and even more importantly opening juice boxes and candy wrappers --SOOOO much fun for all today!
Don't hesitate to come out tonight--Tickets will be available at the Door. The box office opens at 6 PM---Doors will open at 6:30---and the Concert starts at 7 !!
Sooo many great books, mysteries, romance, and great authors!!
Aly's project reflects a strong commitment to giving back and making a meaningful impact within our community,.
Boardman's two jazz ensembles, and 2K Band will be performing.
Dr. Michael Smith, Director of Jazz Studies at Ohio State, and a renowned percussionist will be a guest artist this year.
The show is at 7 PM, and you can gets tickets at the door: $3 for Adults, and $2 for Students.
They raised a total of $6,088 for Jump Rope for Heart!!
The students who raised $50 or more were in the $50 club and got to celebrate together with their bright green shirts that say "Lifesavers League".
They wore their shirts to school and enjoyed extra time in the gym signing shirt and playing some games with Mrs. Flores.
The money raised goes for research in the fight against heart disease!
On March 11, 60 Boardman High School students were officially inducted. These outstanding students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Congratulations to them and their proud families- and kudos to NHS Advisor Mrs. Basista, Mr. Amendol and the BHS orchestra, BSTN, and staff who helped us celebrate these Spartans.
We are proud of their hard work and dedication—welcome to NHS!
Freshman Katie DePinto took 1st place in the Boardman Optimist Club contest with her heartfelt essay on how volunteering at her church helped her connect with her community, while sophomores Elijah Land and Reagan Ridgley earned 2nd and 3rd. Katie’s essay now advances to the Ohio District Level for a chance at a $2,500 scholarship! Huge thanks to Boardman Optimist Club President Chuck Hillman and their Honors English teachers, Mrs. Safarek and Mrs. Basista, for celebrating these amazing students! 💛👏
Those athletes became the 64th, 65th, 66th, and 67th All-Ohio Athletes in the history of the Spartan Track Program after clocking a time of 8:06.
MEAN GIRLS the Musical cast members Kate Congo and Jonah Stevens were on set with WFMJ anchor Malaynia Spiva, promoting the upcoming performance. It was an early morning cast call for them, as the interview took place around 5:45 AM.
Mean Girls is set for this weekend, March 5, 6, and 7th at 7 PM in the Boardman Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for students and senior citizens. Here's the link to the news interview: WFMJ morning interview with BHS cast members for Mean Girls
Nearly 250 students in grades 9–12 with a 3.75 GPA or higher were invited to celebrate on March 3, at the Annual Honors Breakfast. The highlight of the morning was recognizing eight graduating seniors named First-In-Class 2026, each earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and meeting all specifications while completing rigorous coursework, an incredible accomplishment!
Administrators and Board of Education members served breakfast as students enjoyed fresh fruit, French toast, and bacon. Congratulations to our outstanding Spartans!
Special kudos to our First in Class: Mia Brown, Jaelyn Cicchillo, Savannah Moorman, Alyson Murray, Gabriella Schubert, Lily Vondran, and Dominic Theodore, ( missing from photo is Alyssa Machuga)
