Hancock County ESC

🐴💛 A special day for Mrs. Perkins’ class! 💛🐴 Students had a wonderful time visiting Challenged Champions, where they got to learn about the amazing work they do and interact with the horses. It was a fun and meaningful experience for everyone! Thank you to Challenged Champions for hosting us and sharing your mission! 🐎✨ #HandsOnLearning #ChallengedChampions #ThankYou

Students had a great time working with OT last week on a hot chocolate craft, practicing their cutting, gluing, and direction-following skills. After all their hard work, they got to enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate as a special treat! Great job, everyone! 🎨✂️🍫 #LearningThroughFun #HotChocolateCraft #HandsOnLearning

Mrs. Tyson’s class had a special treat today! ☕️✨ They visited Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck and got to buy their own beverages. Students practiced real-world math skills by determining if they needed change and showed great manners while ordering. A fun and educational experience all around! Way to go, kiddos! #LearningInAction #LifeSkills

Fractions in Action! 🍕🥤 Ms. Sheridan’s class had a deliciously fun time exploring equivalent fractions today using pizza and soda cups! Students got hands-on experience dividing and comparing fractions in a way that made learning both engaging and tasty. Who knew math could be so delicious? Great job, everyone! Keep up the awesome learning! #FractionsAreFun #HandsOnLearning

Last week, Mrs. VanDenEynde’s class had a wonderful experience at Challenged Champions! 🐴💛 With the help of Miss Godeke’s class and a few amazing Riverdale High School helpers, the students had the opportunity to engage with the horses and enjoy a day of learning and fun. A huge thank you to everyone who made this experience possible! It was a day full of smiles, growth, and unforgettable moments. 💙 #ChallengedChampions #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #Teamwork

📜🇺🇸 In recognition of President’s Day, Ms. Oswald shared her wealth of knowledge about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington with Mrs. VanDenEynde’s and Mrs. Tyson’s classes! Students also got a close-up look at clothing from the Civil War era, bringing history to life in an exciting way. Thank you, Ms. Oswald, for such an engaging and educational experience! 🎩📖 #PresidentsDay #LearningThroughHistory

💖 Valentine’s Fun in Mrs. Perkins’ Class! 💖 Mrs. Perkins’ class has been busy with hands-on motor activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Students enjoyed ice watercolor painting, conversation heart color sorting, heart stamping, and more fun OT activities designed to build fine motor skills while having a blast. 🎨💗 It’s been a great way to mix learning with creativity and holiday excitement! ❤️✨ #ValentinesDay #HandsOnLearning

🚀 Mrs. Shelton’s class had a blast with Ms. Smiley’s stations! 🎉 From launching balls in the air with our stomps to spinning in chairs, balancing on boards, and gently bouncing balls—every activity helped strengthen our core and improve our balance. Learning through movement is so much fun! 💪🎶 #ActiveLearning #CoreAndBalance #FunWithMsSmiley

This month in one of our preschool rooms, we’re exploring the wonderful world of animals! 🐾 The kids are loving our interactive vet clinic, complete with a waiting room and receptionist, a vet station with an examination table, and even a grooming station. They’re learning through play as they care for their “patients” and practice teamwork. We also have a cozy preschool aquarium library, where the children can relax and read all about their favorite animals. It’s been an exciting and educational experience for everyone! #PreschoolAdventures #LearningThroughPlay #AnimalFun #FutureVets #HandsOnLearning

Last week, Mrs. Tyson’s class had the opportunity to visit the horses at Challenged Champions!🐴The students had a wonderful time interacting with the horses. Some high school students joined the trip to help out, making it a fantastic collaboration between grade levels. It was a meaningful experience for everyone involved, combining hands-on learning with teamwork and community engagement. ✨Thank you to Challenged Champions for hosting such a memorable outing!✨ #HandsOnLearning #StudentCollaboration #CommunityEngagement #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #HorsesAndLearning

Hancock County Spelling Bee- January 30, 2025 On the evening of January 30th, students from the area elementary and middle schools participated in this year’s Hancock County Spelling Bee that was held at the Marathon Center for The Performing Arts. Madeline Barbee, an eighth grader at Arlington Middle School, Arlington Local Schools, was the Champion of this year’s event by correctly spelling the word- bureau. The Runner-Up was 8th grader, Jonah Todd, from Liberty-Benton Middle School, Liberty-Benton Local Schools. Plaques were awarded to the top two finishers, medals were given to those who placed third through seventh, and all participants were given certificates of participation. The Hancock County Educational Service Center provided all awards. Special thanks go to our Judges and Pronouncer for the evening; Mr. Jeff Young, Superintendent at the Hancock County ESC; Dr. Michael Scoles, Academic Counselor at the Millstream Career Center; Mrs. Kelly Wohlgamuth, Gifted Coordinator at Findlay City Schools and Mrs. Tracy Hiller, Treasurer at Vanlue Local Schools.

This week, we had a wonderful visit with Miss Alison from the Family Resource Center! They spent time in our classrooms working on some very important skills. In one group, they explored emotions and how to manage them, while another group focused on the characteristics of a good friend and identifying their own great qualities. Thank you, Family Resource Center, for helping our students grow and learn! #SocialEmotionalLearning #FriendshipSkills #GrowingTogether #StudentSuccess #FamilyResourceCenter

Last week, the Hancock County Park District brought their incredible Mobile Planetarium to Riverdale! 🌌✨ Students had a blast exploring the stars, learning about constellations, and diving into the wonders of space—all from the comfort of their school. A huge thank you to the Park District for this amazing educational experience! #STEMLearning #MobilePlanetarium #ExploringTheStars

Two of our classrooms created snowy masterpieces this week with Awakening Minds Art! ❄️ Creativity was in full swing as our students brought wintery scenes to life. Who knew snowflakes and paintbrushes could go hand in hand? #ArtsyAndFrosty #AwakeningMindsArt #CreativeClassrooms

Yesterday was a busy day for Mrs. Tyson’s class! Despite the chilly weather, they warmed up the morning by helping serve coffee from Tom’s Traveling Coffee. Later, they welcomed Miss Lorna from Heartstrings Melodies Music Therapy Services for a fun and engaging session. What a great way to stay active and cozy on a cold day! ❄️☕🎶 #ClassroomConnections #HeartstringsMelodies #CoffeeTime #LearningAndGrowing #ColdWeatherWarmHearts

🎄✨ Some kiddos just love to dress up for the holidays, and Mrs. Tyson’s class had a couple of festive standouts this week! From sparkly outfits to holiday-themed accessories, these kiddos brought extra cheer to the classroom. It’s always fun to see the joy and excitement the holiday season brings! ❤️💚 #HolidaySpirit #FestiveFun #ClassroomCheer

🎉 STEM Fun in Ms. Altman and Mrs. Peace’s Classrooms! 🎉 This past month has been full of exciting STEM activities in Ms. Altman and Mrs. Peace’s classrooms! 🛠️ Ms. Altman’s class took on the challenge of building the tallest and sturdiest towers using marshmallows and toothpicks. Students worked in groups, collaborating on their designs and experimenting with shapes and placement to create strong structures. It was a fantastic opportunity to problem-solve and think critically! 📚 Mrs. Peace’s class connected their activities to The Gingerbread Man. They engineered foil boats to hold “people” (spice drops), testing their designs to see whose boat could hold the most. They also had a blast designing and building the longest paper chains, practicing creativity and teamwork along the way! Both classes have done an amazing job learning to work together, think critically, and embrace challenges. Way to go, students! 🌟 #STEMLearning #Teamwork

🎄✨ Yesterday, all of our Cory-Rawson kids had the exciting opportunity to visit Imagination Station! It was a fun-filled day of exploring, learning, and hands-on activities—a perfect treat before Christmas vacation! 🎁 Thank you to everyone who helped make this special trip possible. We love seeing our students inspired and engaged! 💛💚 #ImaginationStation #HolidayFun

📬💌 Spreading Holiday Cheer! 💌📬 Mrs. Tyson’s class had a heartwarming day of giving! The students wrote thoughtful cards to their classmates, spreading kindness and cheer. Then, they took a special trip to the Post Office, where they toured the facility and mailed their cards. A big thank you to the Post Office for showing our students how the mail system works—it was an unforgettable experience! 🎄📮 What a wonderful way to celebrate the season and learn something new. Great job, Mrs. Tyson’s class! 👏✨ #SpreadingKindness #LearningInAction

What’s better than playing with a parachute? Adding snowballs, of course! ❄️ Mrs. Tyson’s and Mrs. VanDenEynde’s classes had a blast in APE yesterday with Mrs. Smiley! They worked together, laughed, and had so much fun using the parachute to toss snowballs. A perfect way to stay active and enjoy the season indoors! #FunInAPE #Teamwork #WinterFun