📢 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
✨ **ROUND 2 BOOK GIVEAWAY!** ✨
Today’s turnout was so incredible that we’re doing it again! Over the years, our student reading interests have changed, leaving us with a large collection of older books that are no longer being used. We want to make sure these stories find a loving home!
Help us give these books a wonderful second life and come grab some FREE reads next week!
📅 **Tuesday, June 23rd**
⏰ **9:00 AM - 1:00 PM**
📍 **MHS Library (Enter off W 7th St. through the library doors.)**
Bring a bag and help us clear the shelves! 📚🎒
Today’s turnout was so incredible that we’re doing it again! Over the years, our student reading interests have changed, leaving us with a large collection of older books that are no longer being used. We want to make sure these stories find a loving home!
Help us give these books a wonderful second life and come grab some FREE reads next week!
📅 **Tuesday, June 23rd**
⏰ **9:00 AM - 1:00 PM**
📍 **MHS Library (Enter off W 7th St. through the library doors.)**
Bring a bag and help us clear the shelves! 📚🎒
What a weekend for our Blue Devils at the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships! 💙🤍 Our state placers include: 🏅 Naomi Sheesley – 4th Place, 1600m Run 🏅 Emma Bundy (Senior) – 4th Place, Discus 🏅 Boys 4x800 Relay – 4th Place (Joey Cappuzzello (Senior), Brenden Emerick (Senior), Owen Cappuzzello, Joshua Krumpak)
🏅 Drew Zajack (Senior) – 5th Place, Discus
🏅 Drew Zajack (Senior) – 5th Place, Shot Put 🏅 Naomi Sheesley – 7th Place, 3200m Run 🏅 Cierra Shiley (Senior) – 7th Place, Shot Put 🏅 Emma Bundy (Senior) – 8th Place, Shot Put 🏅 Halle Kuntz – 8th Place, High Jump We are incredibly proud of all of our athletes and coaches for representing McDonald with determination, heart, and Blue Devil pride on the state stage this weekend. Our seniors set the standard through their leadership, work ethic, and commitment to the program, and we look forward to seeing the younger classes continue building on that tradition in the years ahead. Congratulations on an outstanding season, and we can’t wait to have you home, Blue Devils! 💙🔥 #BlueDevilPride #ohsaa #trackandfield
📚 FREE BOOKS! 📚
Looking for your next great read? Check out the MHS Book Giveaway! Come grab some new-to-you books and stock up your shelves!
📅 When: Wednesday, June 17th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: MHS Library
Note: Donations to MHS are greatly appreciated, but absolutely not mandatory to take home some awesome books!
See you there! 👋📖
Looking for your next great read? Check out the MHS Book Giveaway! Come grab some new-to-you books and stock up your shelves!
📅 When: Wednesday, June 17th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: MHS Library
Note: Donations to MHS are greatly appreciated, but absolutely not mandatory to take home some awesome books!
See you there! 👋📖
Track & Field Community Send-Off to Columbus
Wednesday @ 9:30 AM - MHS Gym Doors. Be There.
#OHSAA #HornsUp #HereWeCome
Wednesday @ 9:30 AM - MHS Gym Doors. Be There.
#OHSAA #HornsUp #HereWeCome
💙🤍 What a weekend for Blue Devil Track & Field! 🤍💙
Congratulations to our Boys Track Team on being crowned Regional Champions! We are incredibly proud of all of our athletes who competed and represented McDonald with determination, sportsmanship, and Blue Devil pride.
🏅 State Qualifiers:
• Drew Zajack – Shot Put & Discus
• Cierra Shiley – Shot Put
• Emma Bundy – Shot Put & Discus
• Joey Cappuzzello – 1600m, 3200m & 4x800 Relay, 4x400 Relay
• Naomi Sheesley – 1600m, 3200m & 4x400 Relay
• Josh Krumpak – 400m & 4x800 Relay, 4x400 Relay
• Rita Domitrovich – 300m Hurdles & 4x400 Relay
• Halle Kuntz – High Jump
• Owen Cappuzzello – 3200m & 4x800 Relay
🏃♂️ Boys 4x800 Relay:
Joey Cappuzzello, Brenden Emerick, Josh Krumpak, Owen Cappuzzello
🏃♂️ Boys 4x400 Relay:
Josh Krumpak, Caleb Lytle, Brenden
Emerick, Joey Cappuzzello
🏃♀️ Girls 4x400 Relay:
Naomi Sheesley, Rita Domitrovich, Juliana Krumpak, Selah Sheesley
Best of luck to all of our state qualifiers as they head to Columbus, Wednesday!
#BlueDevilPride #RegionalChampions #HornsUp
Order your T-shirts for the McDonald Homecoming Festival!
The Class of 2028 is selling patriotic "America 250" t-shirts to raise funds for the 2027 Junior-Senior Prom.
⏰ Deadline to order: Monday, June 8th (11:59 p.m. EST)
🏟️ Pickup: Tuesday, June 23rd, 5-7 p.m. at the new stadium
👉 Order Here: https://mcdclassof28.itemorder.com/
Please share and support the Class of 2028! 🎉 ✨ #McDonaldHomecoming #ClassOf2028
McDonald Baseball was finally back on the field and made the most of it with a 13-0 win on Senior Night! ⚾️
We’re proud to celebrate our seniors and everything they’ve contributed to the program.
The Blue Devils return to tournament play Friday, May 29 at 5:00 PM in Massillon.
📍 Game Location: 1861 Harsh Ave. SE, Massillon, OH 44646
🅿️ Fan Parking: Elementary Building – 400 George Red Bird Dr. SE, Massillon, OH 44646
🎟️ Tickets:
Adults – $10
Students – $5
Available on the OHSAA Hometown Ticket App or at the gate.
Good luck, Blue Devils!
#HornsUp #Bluedevilpride
Congratulations to both the McDonald boys and girls Track & Field teams on capturing District Titles!
So proud of the hard work, dedication, and team culture these student-athletes and coaches continue to build year after year. A great day to be a Blue Devil! 💙🏆 #BlueDevils #DistrictChampions #McDonaldProud #HornsUp
🎓 McDonald Community: Class of 2026 Graduation Update! 🎓
The big day is almost here! We are ready to celebrate and honor our amazing seniors this weekend. Please take note of the schedule, guest arrival instructions, and the official community parade route below so we can give the Class of 2026 the send-off they deserve!
📅 Event Schedule
Date: Sunday, May 24
Ceremony Time: 1:00 PM
Guest Arrival: Doors open at 12:30 PM. (Please note: Guests will not be permitted to enter the building prior to 12:30 PM as we finalize preparations for our seniors).
Graduation Parade
Immediately following the ceremony, join us in lining the streets of the Village of McDonald to cheer on the graduates!
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎉
#BlueDevilPride #ClassOf2026 #HornsUp
The big day is almost here! We are ready to celebrate and honor our amazing seniors this weekend. Please take note of the schedule, guest arrival instructions, and the official community parade route below so we can give the Class of 2026 the send-off they deserve!
📅 Event Schedule
Date: Sunday, May 24
Ceremony Time: 1:00 PM
Guest Arrival: Doors open at 12:30 PM. (Please note: Guests will not be permitted to enter the building prior to 12:30 PM as we finalize preparations for our seniors).
Graduation Parade
Immediately following the ceremony, join us in lining the streets of the Village of McDonald to cheer on the graduates!
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎉
#BlueDevilPride #ClassOf2026 #HornsUp
MVAC AWARDS!
🏃♀️ Varsity Girls Track & Field — MVAC Champions
🏃 Jr. High Boys Track & Field — MVAC Champions
⚾ Baseball — MVAC Champions
🏆 Quinn Schmidt — MVAC Player of the Year
MVAC 1st Team:
• Brady Shobel — Pitcher
• Jordan Perry — Outfield
• Brady Klockner — Infielder
MVAC 2nd Team:
• Josh Srock — Catcher
• Chyse Hickox — Outfield
Honorable Mention:
• Jaxon Candel
🥎 Softball — MVAC Champions
🏆 Aubrey Evans — MVAC Player of the Year
MVAC 1st Team:
• Miley Titus — Outfield
MVAC 2nd Team:
• Sophia Pecchia — Outfield
Honorable Mention:
• Marissa Colarich
💙 One Team. One Village.
#BlueDevilStrong
🏃♀️ Varsity Girls Track & Field — MVAC Champions
🏃 Jr. High Boys Track & Field — MVAC Champions
⚾ Baseball — MVAC Champions
🏆 Quinn Schmidt — MVAC Player of the Year
MVAC 1st Team:
• Brady Shobel — Pitcher
• Jordan Perry — Outfield
• Brady Klockner — Infielder
MVAC 2nd Team:
• Josh Srock — Catcher
• Chyse Hickox — Outfield
Honorable Mention:
• Jaxon Candel
🥎 Softball — MVAC Champions
🏆 Aubrey Evans — MVAC Player of the Year
MVAC 1st Team:
• Miley Titus — Outfield
MVAC 2nd Team:
• Sophia Pecchia — Outfield
Honorable Mention:
• Marissa Colarich
💙 One Team. One Village.
#BlueDevilStrong
🥎 DISTRICT FINALS 🥎
Come out and support the Blue Devils as they battle for the District Championship!
📍 Jackson-Milton High School
🆚 Columbia Station vs. McDonald
🕔 First Pitch: 5:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available on Hometown Tickets or cash at the gate.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/event/f88c5c59-d733-4f44-9c28-469f94ae9086
Adults: $10
Students: $5
⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️
There is construction at the Mahoning Ave./Bailey Rd. intersection. If traveling from I-76, please use the Route 534 exit — NOT the Bailey Road exit. Plan for an additional 8–10 minutes of travel time.
📍 Field is behind the ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14110 Mahoning Avenue
North Jackson, OH 44451
Come out and support the Blue Devils as they battle for the District Championship!
📍 Jackson-Milton High School
🆚 Columbia Station vs. McDonald
🕔 First Pitch: 5:00 PM
🎟 Tickets available on Hometown Tickets or cash at the gate.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/event/f88c5c59-d733-4f44-9c28-469f94ae9086
Adults: $10
Students: $5
⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️
There is construction at the Mahoning Ave./Bailey Rd. intersection. If traveling from I-76, please use the Route 534 exit — NOT the Bailey Road exit. Plan for an additional 8–10 minutes of travel time.
📍 Field is behind the ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14110 Mahoning Avenue
North Jackson, OH 44451
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🚲💙 Together, we care about our children! 💛🍦
McDonald Schools, the McDonald Police Department, Village Administration, and The Village Creamery are teaming up to encourage safe bike riding in our community!
When students are spotted wearing their helmets and following bike safety rules, they may receive a special “Safety Cones” coupon for a FREE kids cone from The Village Creamery! 🍦🚴
This collaborative effort is all about celebrating safe choices and keeping our children safe while having fun this summer.
Thank you to all of our community partners for helping us support and protect our students every day! #CaughtBeingSafe #SafetyCones #McDonaldStrong #BikeSafety #CommunitySupport
🚲💙 Together, we care about our children! 💛🍦
McDonald Schools, the McDonald Police Department, Village Administration, and The Village Creamery are teaming up to encourage safe bike riding in our community!
When students are spotted wearing their helmets and following bike safety rules, they may receive a special “Safety Cones” coupon for a FREE kids cone from The Village Creamery! 🍦🚴
This collaborative effort is all about celebrating safe choices and keeping our children safe while having fun this summer.
Thank you to all of our community partners for helping us support and protect our students every day! #CaughtBeingSafe #SafetyCones #McDonaldStrong #BikeSafety #CommunitySupport
A great night for Blue Devil Softball! 💙🥎
McDonald picked up the win over the Bulldogs in the district semifinals on Senior Night as we recognized Miley Titus for her dedication, leadership, and contributions to the program throughout her career.
The Blue Devils will be back in action Wednesday at Jackson-Milton. Go Girls!
🥎 Tournament Time! 🥎
The McDonald Blue Devils Softball Team will take on East Palestine in the District Semifinal Game on Monday, May 18th at 5:00 PM at Woodland Park!
🎟 Tickets are available on the Hometown Ticket App or can be purchased with cash at the game.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/event/7f969aaf-0613-4535-a71a-96596484084f
Adults: $10
Students: $5
Let’s pack the park and support our Lady Devils! 💙
#TournamentTime #LadyBlueDevils #HornsUp
The McDonald Blue Devils Softball Team will take on East Palestine in the District Semifinal Game on Monday, May 18th at 5:00 PM at Woodland Park!
🎟 Tickets are available on the Hometown Ticket App or can be purchased with cash at the game.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/event/7f969aaf-0613-4535-a71a-96596484084f
Adults: $10
Students: $5
Let’s pack the park and support our Lady Devils! 💙
#TournamentTime #LadyBlueDevils #HornsUp
