Our master facilities planning work continues to be guided by a clear and shared purpose: Creating spaces that support Community, Connection, and Family.  Grounded in our district motto Value the Past, Invest in Today, and Elevate the Future, this purpose ensures that every step forward is intentional, student-centered, and reflective of our community’s values.

With that foundation in place, we are pleased to share an important update in the process. Following a thorough and competitive selection process, the district has selected Ruscilli Construction Company to serve as our Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) for the next phase of our facilities work.

The district received proposals from several highly respected and capable construction firms, each with strong experience and credentials. The quality of submissions made the selection process both thoughtful and challenging. Proposals were evaluated using a comprehensive scoring framework that considered responsiveness to the request for proposals, pre-construction planning, construction-phase services, work sequencing, performance history, and the ability to anticipate and manage project challenges.

We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to take a moment to share important updates from the Teaching and Learning Department. Our commitment to providing an enriching and supportive educational experience for your child remains unwavering.

Over the next 30 days, third and fourth graders at PCES are taking part in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.  The challenge was accepted in partnership with former JA grad, Ohio State National Champion, and NFL team captain Donnie Nickey.  Nickey will serve as the “challenge buddy”, encouraging PCES students to set and accomplish goals in exercise, diet, and sleep.  

Due to the District's sound fiscal management, it has been awarded a credit upgrade from Moodys. The rating upgrade, from Aa3 to Aa2, allows the District to borrow at a better interest rate, providing savings to its taxpayers. This new rating will be applied to its upcoming bond issuance later this month. 

Moody's Rating Press Release (PDF)

Office of the Treasurer Webpage

Bears, turtles and snakes! The Ohio Department of Wildlife visited Monroe Elementary this week to explain what Ohio animals do during winter months.

The Ohio Northern Mobile Pharmacy braved the snowstorm this month to introduce careers in healthcare to Jr. High students.

The Jonathan Alder High School Band program saw a handful of members perform at special events in January. 

Ice skating in the cafeteria? Learn more about the innovation and big thinking taking place at Canaan Middle School. 

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Prepare to be whisked away to the Jazz Age in the most hilarious love letter to musical theater ever written!

It all begins when a die-hard theater fan, known simply as "Man in Chair," drops the needle on his favorite cast album—the 1928 smash hit The Drowsy Chaperone. As the record crackles to life, his dreary apartment is instantly transformed. Suddenly, the characters burst through the walls in an explosion of song, dance, and mayhem!

You’ll be front and center for the wedding of the year, featuring a bumbling best man, a desperate theater producer, a ditzy chorine, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, and, of course, a Chaperone (the maid of honor) who is quite bad at her job!

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The Jonathan Alder High School Girls Basketball program welcomed back the 2006 Pioneer team during a home contest on January 21st. The 2006 team is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of its state championship run. The entire team was in attendance and recognized during halftime of the varsity game.  

Digital School Calendars

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Board member and current vice president, Bruce Hooley, recently toured the district, interviewing staff and administrators on various topics. All five series videos are available for viewing on the district's YouTube channel. 

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