McDonald Local Schools

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

🌟🎭 Step into Wonderland with McDonald Drama Devils! 🎭🌟 Join us for a magical journey as we present Alice in Wonderland at McDonald High School! 🐰🎩✨ 📅 Show Dates: 🎭 Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22 at 7 PM 🎟️ Tickets: Just $5 for the performance! 🎟️ Special Event: Tea Party with the cast on Saturday, March 22, from 5:30-6:30 PM! 🍪☕ Includes a photo, cookies, refreshments, and admission to the show for $10 per person at the door! 💫 Don’t miss out on RAFFLE BASKETS and an unforgettable adventure down the rabbit hole! #McDonaldDrama #AliceInWonderland

Reminder! As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the outdoor alert sirens will sound on March 19, 2025, at 9:50 a.m. for a scheduled test.

📚🏀 Get Ready for BOOK MADNESS at Roosevelt Elementary! 🏀📚 We’re thrilled to kick off Book Madness, an exciting event that will bring fun, competition, and a love for reading to our students! 🎉 Here’s how it works: 📖 Each day, students will listen to two stories and vote for their favorite. ✅ Votes will be recorded, and the winning books will advance in the competition! 📊 A special Book Madness bracket will be displayed downstairs so students can follow along. Let the reading madness begin! 🏆📚✨ Which book will be "dancing" at the end? 💃📖 #BookMadness #RooseveltReads #LoveForReading

Our high school drone students recently had the chance to visit Howmet Aerospace and explore the world of aerospace technology. Thank you to Howmet for the opportunity! #STEM #DroneTech #Aerospace

🚀🔬 Our Grade 5 students are putting science into action with a hands-on force and motion experiment! From testing gravity to exploring friction, they’re discovering how forces shape the world around us. ⚙️✨ #FutureScientists #STEM #HandsOnLearning

Congratulations to our Roosevelt Rockstars for February 2025! These students displayed kindness, respect, and positive attitudes in the classroom and put forth their best efforts in learning and growth! These students were nominated by their teachers and were able to redeem a golden token at Roosevelt’s Book Vending Machine, selecting a brand new book to keep as a reward for their efforts! Congratulations, Rockstars! Keep up the great work!

🎨✨ Come out and support our talented McDonald High School artists at the Annual Trumbull County High School Art Exhibition! 🖌️🏆 📅 March 18, 2025 📍 Medici Museum, Warren, OH ⏰ Opening Reception: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 🎖️ Awards Ceremony: 5:30 PM This is a must-see showcase of incredible student artwork from across Trumbull County, including amazing pieces by Iris Murray, Avary Price, Anabela Merola, Brooke Bosheff, Jullien Satarelle, Thomas Costantino, Riley Mills, and Baylee Bosheff! 💙💛 PLUS! Vote for Iris Murray's stunning oil painting by clicking the link below! 🖼️👇 🔗 Vote Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVkAvlkFXAFVnDtzxtS3goVzvjsiJuml_-z4tHSjvjFmH-zw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawI7unJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUrK979hn0z6il_BDJ4CDRu8py39nJ-DbBd27Z9kTqnSn7CXhvfwPZbUdA_aem_obhLMtO909b9ZB21QR9PpQ Let’s show our Blue Devil pride and cheer on our incredible artists! 💙🎨 #McDonaldArt #SupportStudentArtists #TrumbullArtExhibit

🚨 Students, Check Out This Amazing Volunteer Opportunity! 🚨 Looking for a way to give back this summer? The American Red Cross Summer Youth Corps is offering an exciting opportunity for students ages 13-24 to volunteer as a Blood Drive Donor Ambassador! Gain valuable customer service skills while making a difference in your community. 📅 Volunteer Dates: May 1 – September 1, 2025 📍 Location: Various blood drive sites in Northern Ohio Want to learn more? Join the Red Cross Virtual Volunteer Information Session on Monday, April 7th, from 5:30-6:30 PM to explore this and other ways to get involved! Faculty, parents, and students are all welcome. 🔗 RSVP Here: Red Cross Volunteer Events Spread the word and make a difference this summer! ❤️💉 #VolunteerOpportunity #RedCross #GiveBack

Click the link to access our Spring sports schedules! https://sites.google.com/mcdonald.k12.oh.us/mcdonaldathletics/schedules

We're thrilled to announce the new app for McDonald Local School District! It's everything McDonald Local School District, in your pocket. https://youtu.be/v-xarNI9pAc Download for Android https://aptg.co/hPyjLc Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/9lKdZ2

📢 Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! 📢 McDonald residents with children who will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2025, it's time to register for Kindergarten at Roosevelt Elementary! 🎉 📅 Open Enrollment Registration: February 3 - March 28 📅 Mandatory Screening: April 3rd or 4th ✅ What to Bring: Original Birth Certificate Child’s Social Security Card Proof of Residence Child’s Shot Records 📍 Location: McDonald Local Schools, 410 W. Seventh St., McDonald, OH 44437 📞 Questions? Call 330-530-8051 or visit www.mcdonald.k12.oh.us We can’t wait to meet our newest Blue Devils! 💙💛 #McDonaldLocalSchools #KindergartenRegistration

The Kids Kindness Club is looking for BOOK donations. We will be collecting gently used picture/chapter books (grade school age) to help replenish Roosevelt's "Little Free Library," located by the flagpole outside of Roosevelt Elementary. There will be boxes by Mrs. Edwards's and Mrs. Worrell's classrooms to donate your book(s) for Roosevelt's "Little Free Library." *Donations will be made through March.*

🎉👏 Shoutout to our Junior High Prep Bowl team! 👏🎉 Over the weekend, they competed in the Trumbull County ESC Tournament in Lordstown and finished in the Top 8 out of 21 teams! 🏆🔥

📚✨ Check out the amazing work from our 5th graders! 🎨🏛️ They’ve been diving into the history of the Inca, Maya, Aztec, and Mississippian civilizations and brought their learning to life by creating incredible replicas of artifacts and buildings! 🏺🏰

Shoutout to January's Roosevelt Rockstars!

Our 4th graders had an incredible music experience with Dr. Keown, a music education professor from YSU, a few weeks ago! 🎶 Students explored theremins and synthesizers, learned about audio synthesis and oscillators, and even created their own music using these fascinating instruments. Thank you, Dr. Keown, for inspiring our young musicians to think outside the box and make some truly out-of-this-world sounds! 🚀 #music #education #YSU #theremin #synthesizer #creativity #inspiration

Our kindergarteners stole the spotlight at our annual 100th Day Fashion Show! 🎉 They showcased their creativity with outfits made of 100 unique items, and we couldn’t be more proud of all they've learned and accomplished this year. 🌟

🌟 Red Carpet Ready! 🌟 Our Grades 4-6 students are rolling out in style for the Quarter 2 Red Carpet Assembly! 🎬✨ We're celebrating their hard work, achievements, and dedication to learning. 📚🏆