🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨
Due to Waterloo canceling this Friday night’s football game, Senior Night has been moved to Friday, October 9, when the Blue Devils host Lowellville.
Please help us spread the word and join us as we recognize and celebrate our seniors! 💙🏈
Friday, October 9 | vs. Lowellville
Go Blue Devils! 💙
Due to Waterloo canceling this Friday night’s football game, Senior Night has been moved to Friday, October 9, when the Blue Devils host Lowellville.
Please help us spread the word and join us as we recognize and celebrate our seniors! 💙🏈
Friday, October 9 | vs. Lowellville
Go Blue Devils! 💙
🏆 TRUMBULL COUNTY CHAMPIONS! 🏆
What a day for our runners! Congratulations to our Cross Country teams and individual champions on an outstanding showing at the Trumbull County meet!
🏆 Jr. High Girls Team — Trumbull County Champions
🏆 Jr. High Boys Team — Trumbull County Champions
🥇 Mia Stonestreet — Jr. High Girls Individual Champion
🏆 High School Girls Team — Trumbull County Champions
🥇 Naomi Sheesley — Individual Champion
🥇 Owen Cappuzzello — Individual Champion
What a day for our runners! Congratulations to our Cross Country teams and individual champions on an outstanding showing at the Trumbull County meet!
🏆 Jr. High Girls Team — Trumbull County Champions
🏆 Jr. High Boys Team — Trumbull County Champions
🥇 Mia Stonestreet — Jr. High Girls Individual Champion
🏆 High School Girls Team — Trumbull County Champions
🥇 Naomi Sheesley — Individual Champion
🥇 Owen Cappuzzello — Individual Champion
🏈 Tackle Hunger: Battle of the Schools!
McDonald Local Schools and Mineral Ridge are teaming up for a friendly competition with one goal — tackling hunger in our communities!
From October 1–23, students, families and staff can donate nonperishable food items at collection boxes located at the elementary and high schools. Every item counts as one point, and the district collecting the most items will take home the traveling trophy! 🏆
📅 Halftime Update: October 13
⏰ Final Deadline: October 23 at noon
🏈 Winner Announced: October 23 at the McDonald vs. Mineral Ridge football game
All donations benefit Niles Community Services.
Let’s show what our Blue Devil community can do! 💙 Every item counts — let’s Tackle Hunger together!
🔥 TIME TO ROAST!🔥
It’s time to fire up the pit, bring the heat, and send off our Blue Devils in true high-energy style! Join us as we rally together to gear up for the big clash against Ridge at our annual RAM ROAST!
📅 Date: Thursday, October 22nd
📍 Location: Ramsay Pavilion
🎉 Parade Start: 6:15 PM
Come grab some delicious roast, bring your loud voices, and show off your Blue Devil pride. Let's make sure Ridge hears us long before kickoff! 💙😈
Food • Music • School Spirit • Tailgate Vibes
Bring your friends, family, and your loudest cheering voice. Line the streets for the parade at 6:15 PM, then gather around the bonfire to show our team who’s behind them!
#BlueDevilPride #RamRoast #BeatRidge #GameDay #HornsUp
It’s time to fire up the pit, bring the heat, and send off our Blue Devils in true high-energy style! Join us as we rally together to gear up for the big clash against Ridge at our annual RAM ROAST!
📅 Date: Thursday, October 22nd
📍 Location: Ramsay Pavilion
🎉 Parade Start: 6:15 PM
Come grab some delicious roast, bring your loud voices, and show off your Blue Devil pride. Let's make sure Ridge hears us long before kickoff! 💙😈
Food • Music • School Spirit • Tailgate Vibes
Bring your friends, family, and your loudest cheering voice. Line the streets for the parade at 6:15 PM, then gather around the bonfire to show our team who’s behind them!
#BlueDevilPride #RamRoast #BeatRidge #GameDay #HornsUp
🏃 The McDonald Billy Goat Mile is back!
Students in preschool through sixth grade are invited to run alongside the Junior High and Varsity Cross Country teams on Monday, September 28, at Woodland Park.
👟 Girls’ Race: 5:30 p.m.
👟 Boys’ Race: 5:50 p.m.
🌧️ Rain Date: October 5
Runners may sign up during lunch or gym class or at the park on race day. The race is free thanks to the McDonald Cross Country Boosters and coaches! 💙🏃♂️
Practice sessions will be held at Woodland Park at 4:15 p.m. on September 18 and 25.
Students in preschool through sixth grade are invited to run alongside the Junior High and Varsity Cross Country teams on Monday, September 28, at Woodland Park.
👟 Girls’ Race: 5:30 p.m.
👟 Boys’ Race: 5:50 p.m.
🌧️ Rain Date: October 5
Runners may sign up during lunch or gym class or at the park on race day. The race is free thanks to the McDonald Cross Country Boosters and coaches! 💙🏃♂️
Practice sessions will be held at Woodland Park at 4:15 p.m. on September 18 and 25.
💙🩸 BLEED BLUE. BEAT RIDGE. SAVE LIVES.
McDonald is taking on Mineral Ridge in our inaugural Blood Battle! The school with the most pints of blood donated wins—and every donation helps make a difference for patients in need.
Let’s rally together, Blue Devils, and show our community spirit!
📅 November 16
⏰ 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 McDonald High School Gymnasium
Schedule your appointment and help McDonald bring home the win! ⬇️
Sign up to donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=mcdonald%20&driveType=all
#GoBlueDevils #BloodBattle #McDonaldLocalSchools
McDonald is taking on Mineral Ridge in our inaugural Blood Battle! The school with the most pints of blood donated wins—and every donation helps make a difference for patients in need.
Let’s rally together, Blue Devils, and show our community spirit!
📅 November 16
⏰ 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 McDonald High School Gymnasium
Schedule your appointment and help McDonald bring home the win! ⬇️
Sign up to donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=mcdonald%20&driveType=all
#GoBlueDevils #BloodBattle #McDonaldLocalSchools
📚 Roosevelt Elementary kicked off Pete’s Reading Club with a special assembly today!
Special guests included Pete from YSU and Blue, the McDonald mascot! 💙 Students and staff also cheered on our cheerleaders and football team as they helped bring plenty of school spirit to the celebration.
Students who participate in Pete’s Reading Club will have the opportunity to earn free tickets to a YSU basketball game later this school year! 🏀📖
We’re excited to see our students get reading!
Special guests included Pete from YSU and Blue, the McDonald mascot! 💙 Students and staff also cheered on our cheerleaders and football team as they helped bring plenty of school spirit to the celebration.
Students who participate in Pete’s Reading Club will have the opportunity to earn free tickets to a YSU basketball game later this school year! 🏀📖
We’re excited to see our students get reading!
🌧️ Weather Update – Athletics Due to this afternoon's weather: ❌ Cross Country – CANCELLED ❌ Tennis – CANCELLED ⏰ Junior High Football – CANCELLED
🏆 All-Sports, All-Season Passes Are Here!
Passes for the 2026–2027 school year will be available for purchase beginning Friday, Sept. 4, at our first home football game and at all sporting events thereafter.
🎟️ Adult Pass: $100
🎟️ Student Pass: $50
💵 Cash only
Passes are valid for all home sporting events during the 2026–2027 school year. Pass holders must present their pass for admission.
Please note: Tournament games are not included.
Passes for the 2026–2027 school year will be available for purchase beginning Friday, Sept. 4, at our first home football game and at all sporting events thereafter.
🎟️ Adult Pass: $100
🎟️ Student Pass: $50
💵 Cash only
Passes are valid for all home sporting events during the 2026–2027 school year. Pass holders must present their pass for admission.
Please note: Tournament games are not included.
📅 Reminder: McDonald Local Schools will be closed on Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7.
Enjoy the long weekend, Blue Devils!
Enjoy the long weekend, Blue Devils!
Game day is almost here! 🏈 Please review the student expectations for all home football games at the McDonald Athletic Complex this season. Go Blue Devils!
What a fantastic day at Woodland Park! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
We were thrilled to host the Billy Goat Challenge today and welcome so many talented athletes from schools, near and far. A huge congratulations to our McDonald runners, who completely swept the event, taking 1st place in their respective races!
Naomi Sheesley - High School Girls Champion
Owen Cappuzzello - High School Boys Champion
Mia Stonestreet - Jr. High Girls Champion
Grady Schimpf - Jr. High Boys Champion
Team Finishes
McDonald High School Girls - Team Champion
McDonald High School Boys - 3rd Place Team
McDonald Jr. High Girls - Team Runner Up
McDonald Jr. High Boys - 3rd Place Team
Thank you to all the visiting teams, coaches, and parents who came out to support the runners and make this event such a success. We are so proud of our student-athletes for their hard work, grit, and team spirit.
Go Blue Devils! 💙 #XC #TeamEffort #HornsUp
We were thrilled to host the Billy Goat Challenge today and welcome so many talented athletes from schools, near and far. A huge congratulations to our McDonald runners, who completely swept the event, taking 1st place in their respective races!
Naomi Sheesley - High School Girls Champion
Owen Cappuzzello - High School Boys Champion
Mia Stonestreet - Jr. High Girls Champion
Grady Schimpf - Jr. High Boys Champion
Team Finishes
McDonald High School Girls - Team Champion
McDonald High School Boys - 3rd Place Team
McDonald Jr. High Girls - Team Runner Up
McDonald Jr. High Boys - 3rd Place Team
Thank you to all the visiting teams, coaches, and parents who came out to support the runners and make this event such a success. We are so proud of our student-athletes for their hard work, grit, and team spirit.
Go Blue Devils! 💙 #XC #TeamEffort #HornsUp
Celebrating our students' outstanding academic achievements from the 2025–2026 school year! As we launch into a brand-new school year, we are proud to honor the hard work and dedication shown in our classrooms. We hope today’s recognition inspires every student to set ambitious goals and strive for their personal best in the months ahead. 🎓✨
#raisethebar #hornsup #academicexcellence
#raisethebar #hornsup #academicexcellence
Due to the water line break on Iowa Ave. water will be turned off for the McDonald Local School District this evening. Therefore, tonight's (Tuesday, August 25) volleyball matches against Ridge are cancelled.
📢 McDonald Local Schools is hiring!
We are seeking a Long-Term Substitute Afternoon Domestic for the 2026–2027 school year.
🔹 8 hours per day
🔹 Effective immediately
🔹 Salary per negotiated agreement
🔹 Successful BCII and FBI background checks required
Interested applicants should email a letter of interest, résumé and background checks to Superintendent Mr. Gary Carkido at carkg@mcdonald.k12.oh.us.
The position will remain open until filled.
#McDonaldLocalSchools #NowHiring #BlueDevilPride
We are seeking a Long-Term Substitute Afternoon Domestic for the 2026–2027 school year.
🔹 8 hours per day
🔹 Effective immediately
🔹 Salary per negotiated agreement
🔹 Successful BCII and FBI background checks required
Interested applicants should email a letter of interest, résumé and background checks to Superintendent Mr. Gary Carkido at carkg@mcdonald.k12.oh.us.
The position will remain open until filled.
#McDonaldLocalSchools #NowHiring #BlueDevilPride
🏈 McDonald Meet the Team Community Night is Tuesday, August 11! 💙🤍
Join us for a great night celebrating our McDonald Blue Devils and kicking off the fall season!
📅 Tuesday, August 11
🚪 Gates Open: 6:00 PM
📣 Team Introductions: 6:10 PM
Come out and meet our Cross Country, Cheer, Football, Golf, Marching Band, Tennis and Volleyball teams!
The evening will also feature Cash Bash drawings with $3,500 in cash prizes, basket raffles, kids games and food vendors.
Bring the family and help us celebrate our student-athletes and performers! A special thank you to our Community Night Partners & Patrons for helping make this event possible.
💙🤍 We’ll see you Tuesday night! Go Blue Devils!
Join us for a great night celebrating our McDonald Blue Devils and kicking off the fall season!
📅 Tuesday, August 11
🚪 Gates Open: 6:00 PM
📣 Team Introductions: 6:10 PM
Come out and meet our Cross Country, Cheer, Football, Golf, Marching Band, Tennis and Volleyball teams!
The evening will also feature Cash Bash drawings with $3,500 in cash prizes, basket raffles, kids games and food vendors.
Bring the family and help us celebrate our student-athletes and performers! A special thank you to our Community Night Partners & Patrons for helping make this event possible.
💙🤍 We’ll see you Tuesday night! Go Blue Devils!
Freshman Institute
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00 AM
Location: MHS Auditorium
Who: Incoming 9th graders & parent(s)/guardian(s) (Attendance required)
Details: Learn about graduation requirements, course pathways, Honors Diploma opportunities, and expectations for success at MHS.
7th Grade & New Student Orientation
Date & Time: Thursday, August 13 at 9:00 AM
Location: MHS Auditorium
Who: Incoming 7th graders, new MHS students, and families
Details: Key presentation from Ms. Watson & Mrs. Bosheff, schedule walkthroughs, and guided high school tours led by upperclassmen.
8th Grade Acceleration Meeting
Date & Time: Thursday, August 13 at 12:00 PM
Location: MHS Library
Who: Invited 8th graders in accelerated content areas & families
Details: Program information and Q&A session with Gifted Supervisor Jaclyn Bingham.
⛳️ Support McDonald Blue Devil Golf! 💙
The McDonald Golf team apparel store is now OPEN!
Show your Blue Devil pride on and off the course with this year’s golf gear. Whether you’re a player, parent, grandparent, alumni, or fan, there’s something for everyone!
Order online by Friday, July 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://mcdgolf.itemorder.com
Thank you for supporting McDonald Golf! ⛳️💙
Wishing all the men of the McDonald community a safe and wonderful Father’s Day weekend! 👔🌟
⛳️ Get your clubs ready for the 9th Annual McDonald Golf Scramble!⛳️
This year's outing is designed as a family event so teams should ideally include a son or daughter along with another family member (though accommodations can be made if needed).
The Details
When: Sunday, July 19th, 2026
Where: Mahoning Country Club
Time: 12:00 PM Registration | 1:00 PM Shotgun Start
Format: 2-person scramble
Basic Entry: $40 per person / $80 per team (Includes 18 holes, a cart, hot dog/drink/snacks at the turn, and pizza at the end!)
OR
All-In Entry: $120 per team (Includes golf, food, plus entry into all side games, skill holes, mulligans, and string!)
A portion of the profits will directly benefit the McDonald High School Golf Team and a local family in need.
Secure your team's spot today by contacting:
Matt Vukovic: 330.984.9997
Ron Bokan: 330.651.7830
See you on the green! 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
#McDonaldGolfScramble #CommunityStrong #GoBlueDevils
