McDonald Local Schools

🎨 Earlier this week, McDonald High School hosted the Annual MHS Art Show, showcasing the incredible talent of our 7th-12th-grade artists! Check out some of these amazing pieces

👏 Forty-five NHS and Student Council members rolled up their sleeves today for a community service project—painting the village’s fire hydrants and post office sign! Thanks to Mr. Carkido, Mayor Lewis, Mr. Domitrovich, our advisors, and the village crew for making it happen. 💪🎨 #CommunityPride #StudentLeaders #ServiceInAction

🎉 On May 2nd, the Junior Class hosted the unforgettable Gatsby Gala for MHS juniors and seniors! 💃🕺 👑 Before the celebration began, Promenade took place — where Kylie Flere was crowned Prom Queen and Eddie Baldwin was crowned Prom King!

The MHS Art Show is this Wednesday and Thursday!

This morning, McDonald was proudly represented at the Trumbull County Scholarship and Honors Breakfast, hosted by the TCESC and the Trumbull County Superintendents' Association. 💙💛 👏 Congratulations to our McDonald Honors students: Gianna Costantino Zoey Schneiter A special shoutout to Anabela Merola, who was recognized as McDonald's Franklin B. Walter Scholarship nominee and awarded a $500 scholarship! 🎓💵 Way to go, Blue Devils! #McDonaldPride

With prom season right around the corner, McDonald High School students are stepping up to make safety a priority. On Thursday, students in grades 10–12 participated in a powerful SMASH (Students Making A Safer Highway) Assembly that encouraged them to make smart decisions during prom and graduation season by signing the PROM PROMISE. Led by McDonald students Juliana Krumpak, Brooke Bosheff, Gracie Callow, and Drew Zajack, the event highlighted the importance of driving responsibly and avoiding distractions and impairment. These four students have been attending meetings at the Trumbull County Educational Service Center hosted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol throughout the school year to learn more about traffic safety and bring that message back to their peers. After viewing a realistic mock crash and hearing from the McDonald Police Department about the dangers of unsafe driving, students were invited to sign the PROM PROMISE—a pledge to make safe, responsible choices. Those who signed the PROM PROMISE received a Chick-fil-A gift card, reinforcing that doing the right thing has its rewards. All juniors and seniors, as well as sophomores attending prom, were eligible to sign the pledge. The event also included an obstacle course and “drunk goggles” to help students experience first hand how dangerous impaired driving can be. By signing the PROM PROMISE, McDonald students are showing that they’re not just ready for a great prom night—they’re ready to make it a safe one. Thank you to Chick-fil-A Boardman for donating the cards and A&M Towing for donating the vehicle!

🎶 We’re thrilled to announce that our elementary and high school music programs have been awarded grants from the GPD Foundation! 🎉 🎹 Our elementary students now have a full set of MIDI keyboards—plug-and-play with their Chromebooks for an exciting new way to create and explore music! 🎼 Students in grades 5–12 will each receive a personal tuner caddy, helping them fine-tune their instruments and sharpen their sound. A huge thank you to the GPD Foundation for investing in the future of our young musicians. These tools will fuel creativity, build confidence, and elevate music education for years to come! 🎵💙

29 years to the day! Selah, Juliana, Naomi, and Kylie broke a long-standing school record in the Distance Medley Relay today at the Walsh Jesuit Warrior Relays! The previous record was set on April 19, 1996, but these girls rewrote history with an incredible time of 12:42.71, smashing the old mark of 13:00. Huge congratulations on this amazing achievement!

Our kindergarten students got some practice in before the Easter Bunny arrives during our annual Egg Hunt, hosted by the 10th–12th grade Lead4Change Program! 🎉🥚

🚨 McDonald Families — Check Out This Opportunity! 🚨 On April 30th from 6–7:30 PM at the Girard High School Cafeteria, FBI Special Agent Eden Koeth will present critical insights on staying safe in today’s digital world. 💻🔒 With expertise in counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and crimes against children, SA Koeth will cover online dangers, digital exploitation, and how families can stay protected. A must-attend event for parents, educators, and students looking to stay informed and safe online. 🛡️ 📍 Girard High School Cafeteria 📅 April 30 | 6:00–7:30 PM 📲 Scan the QR code to register!

The Junior Class invites you to The Gatsby Gala on May 2nd at the Eastwood Event Centre in Niles! Promenade begins at 6:00 pm in the Gamertsfelder Auditorium, with the gala following at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $40 and will be on sale April 10th - 15th in the high school commons.

🌟 Let’s give it up for our Roosevelt Rockstars of March! 🌟

🎉 6th Grade Celebration! ⚾ Our 6th-grade students hit it out of the park! They celebrated completing the ELA state test and the Guardians’ Opening Day with a fun, baseball-themed party. Way to go, team! 💪📚🎈

Our McDonald National Honor Society students have been making a difference! 💙💛 On March 31st, a few of our NHS members had the privilege of serving dinner to the clients at the Youngstown Rescue Mission, sharing kindness and compassion with those in need. 🥘🙏 They also had a blast playing Bingo with the residents of Woodland Park Apartments, bringing smiles and laughter to their day! 🎉✨

Director 🎬 Ben Gavitt chose Alice in Wonderland 🎙️ for the 2025 MHS Drama Devils ✨ to perform 🎭 during the weekend of March 21-22 for both classmates and the community. On March 21, the Drama Devils held a matinee performance for their fellow classmates and teachers. On March 22, they hosted a tea party 🍵🎉 meet-and-greet with the cast 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 before their final show at 7 p.m. 🕑

Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for the A+ Teacher Award! McDonald families, we have an exciting opportunity to recognize the incredible educators who make a difference in our students' lives every day! The A+ Teacher Award is now accepting nominations, and we encourage students and parents to participate by nominating a current K-12 teacher in Trumbull County who has influenced, supported, or inspired their learning. This is an excellent way to show appreciation for our teachers' dedication and hard work. A+ Teacher Award Nomination Details: Eligibility: Full-time K-12 teachers in public, private, or parochial schools in Trumbull County Not Eligible: Retired, substitute, and preschool teachers Nomination Deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025 How to Submit a Nomination: Email: sshafer@tribtoday.com Mail to: A+ Teacher NominationsTribune Chronicle240 Franklin St., S.E.Warren, OH 44483 FAX: 330-841-1721 We encourage our McDonald community to take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate and thank the teachers who have made a lasting impact on their students.

📢 McDonald PTO Updates! 🎩 Hat Day - March 28 🎩 Support the MHS French Club by participating in Hat Day! Any donation will be accepted. Wear your favorite hat and show your Blue Devil pride! 💙 📅 PTO Meeting - March 27 | 6:00 PM Join us at the Roosevelt Cafeteria for our next McDonald PTO meeting! Open to all members of the McDonald Schools community. Have questions? Email rooseveltptomcdonald@gmail.com.

March 14 is recognized annually as Pi Day because, written out numerically, it is 3.14, the first three digits of pi. Here at McDonald, Pi Day is also known as “Pie Day” since students spend the two weeks leading up to it stuffing their teachers’ milk jugs with money for a special cause. This year, the funds went to help fund the Eighth Grade Washington, DC trip, with Mrs. Averell raising $100 and Mrs. Ronghi raising $28. Senior Jason Cupan was chosen to pie Mrs. Averel,l and 7th Grader Bryson Velte was chosen to pie Mrs. Ronghi. Altogether, $217.70 was raised through student donations. Math Club Advisor Mrs. Ronghi deserves special thanks for putting this event together every year with the Math Club for students to participate in and enjoy. By Aiden Booth Senior The Villager Editor

McDonald was well represented at last week's TCESC High School Art Show—and we brought home some hardware! 🏆🎨 👏 Congratulations to: 🏅 Riley Mills – 1st Place in Digital Media 🥈 Brooke Bosheff – 2nd Place in Digital Media 🎖 Jullien Sattarelle – Honorable Mention in Digital Media Way to go, Blue Devils! 💙🎉 #McDonaldPride #TCESCArtShow