Thank you to our families, students, and staff for your patience and flexibility during this week’s severe winter weather. Keeping everyone safe is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding when school closures are necessary.
We want to reassure families that in Ohio, school districts are required to meet a certain number of instructional hours, not days. At this time, our district is not in danger of needing to make up any school days due to this week’s closures.
As we move through the rest of the winter season, please be sure to check your email regularly for district updates. In some situations, we may use a 2-hour delay schedule instead of closing, and advance communication will be shared when that option is being considered.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back as conditions improve. Stay safe and warm! ❄️
We want to reassure families that in Ohio, school districts are required to meet a certain number of instructional hours, not days. At this time, our district is not in danger of needing to make up any school days due to this week’s closures.
As we move through the rest of the winter season, please be sure to check your email regularly for district updates. In some situations, we may use a 2-hour delay schedule instead of closing, and advance communication will be shared when that option is being considered.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back as conditions improve. Stay safe and warm! ❄️
Good evening. Due to severe weather conditions, the Maplewood Local School District will be closed tomorrow January 30th.
Congratulations to our MHS Students of the Month! 🌟
7th Grade: Kloe Whiting & Elijah Sizemore
8th Grade: Victoria Hostetler & Jake Hornikel
High School: Spencer Fisher & Kaitlyn Manes
7th Grade: Kloe Whiting & Elijah Sizemore
8th Grade: Victoria Hostetler & Jake Hornikel
High School: Spencer Fisher & Kaitlyn Manes
Good evening. Due to severe weather conditions, the Maplewood Local School District will be closed tomorrow January 28th.
Good afternoon. Due to severe weather conditions, the Maplewood Local School District will be closed tomorrow January 27th.
Good afternoon. Due to severe weather conditions, the Maplewood Local School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
🎓 **College Credit Plus Information Night** 🎓
Thinking about earning college credit while still in high school? Join us to learn all about **College Credit Plus**, academic programs, and the admissions process!
📅 **February 12, 2026**
⏰ **6:00 PM**
📍 **Maplewood High School Cafeteria**
Highlights include:
• Maplewood CCP Program
• Course Enrollment
• Kent State Trumbull
• Youngstown State University
Parents and students are encouraged to attend!
📧 [sbest@maplewoodschools.org](mailto:sbest@maplewoodschools.org) | 📞 330-637-8466
#CollegeCreditPlus #MaplewoodSchools #FutureReady #DualEnrollment #CollegePlanning
Last week, Maplewood hosted its annual Spelling Bee! 🐝
Congratulations to our champion, 3rd grader Marshall Adams! 6th grader Dallas Cyphert earned runner-up honors after an outstanding performance.
Marshall will continue on to proudly represent the Rockets at the TCESC Tournament and the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee. Best of luck, Marshall—we’re cheering you on! 🚀📚
Congratulations to our champion, 3rd grader Marshall Adams! 6th grader Dallas Cyphert earned runner-up honors after an outstanding performance.
Marshall will continue on to proudly represent the Rockets at the TCESC Tournament and the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee. Best of luck, Marshall—we’re cheering you on! 🚀📚
Good afternoon. Due to severe weather conditions, the Maplewood Local School District will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20th.
Good morning. Due to severe weather conditions, the Maplewood Local School District will be closed today, Thursday, January 15th.
Blast off with memories from this year — order your yearbook now at Yearbookforever.com! Don’t miss your chance to capture the journey.
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#MaplewoodRockets #Yearbook2026 #RocketMemories
📣 MES Families!
Check out your January PTO Newsletter for updates, events, and ways to get involved. 👀✨
Don’t miss what’s happening at MES!
Check out your January PTO Newsletter for updates, events, and ways to get involved. 👀✨
Don’t miss what’s happening at MES!
Sock Collection Drive Unites Maplewood and Grand Valley Communities
The Maplewood Girls Basketball Team and the Grand Valley Mustangs Girls Basketball Team recently came together for a friendly competition with a meaningful purpose through the “Sock It To ’Em” Challenge, a sock collection drive benefiting local organizations.
Throughout the drive, both school communities rallied behind their teams, donating socks in support of those in need. Maplewood collected 633 pairs of socks, while Grand Valley contributed 193 pairs, totaling 826 pairs of socks.
While Maplewood emerged as the top collector, organizers emphasized that the true success of the challenge was the generosity shown by both communities. Due to the large number of donations received, socks will be distributed to multiple organizations, including Rocket Fuel, The Mustang Stable at Grand Valley State University, and the Warren Family Mission.
The event showcased strong school spirit and a shared commitment to service. Organizers expressed appreciation for the students, families, and volunteers who contributed to the drive and helped ensure its success.
Upcoming Pink Out Games
The Maplewood Girls Basketball Team will host Pink Out Games on January 15 and January 22. Students and community members are encouraged to wear pink to the games to help raise awareness for a special cause while showing support for the team.
The Maplewood Girls Basketball Team and the Grand Valley Mustangs Girls Basketball Team recently came together for a friendly competition with a meaningful purpose through the “Sock It To ’Em” Challenge, a sock collection drive benefiting local organizations.
Throughout the drive, both school communities rallied behind their teams, donating socks in support of those in need. Maplewood collected 633 pairs of socks, while Grand Valley contributed 193 pairs, totaling 826 pairs of socks.
While Maplewood emerged as the top collector, organizers emphasized that the true success of the challenge was the generosity shown by both communities. Due to the large number of donations received, socks will be distributed to multiple organizations, including Rocket Fuel, The Mustang Stable at Grand Valley State University, and the Warren Family Mission.
The event showcased strong school spirit and a shared commitment to service. Organizers expressed appreciation for the students, families, and volunteers who contributed to the drive and helped ensure its success.
Upcoming Pink Out Games
The Maplewood Girls Basketball Team will host Pink Out Games on January 15 and January 22. Students and community members are encouraged to wear pink to the games to help raise awareness for a special cause while showing support for the team.
We hope everyone had a great break! Before we left, our choir delivered an amazing performance at their concert on December 17. 🎶
The MHS January newsletter is here!
In December the Ohio School Boards Association honored both Dan Denman and Dan Schwartz for their dedication to the Maplewood School District.
Mr. Denman was honored for 25 years of service, while Mr. Schwartz was honored for 20 years of service.
Thank you to you both for your leadership and commitment to Maplewood Local Schools!
Mr. Denman was honored for 25 years of service, while Mr. Schwartz was honored for 20 years of service.
Thank you to you both for your leadership and commitment to Maplewood Local Schools!
🎅 Holiday Fun at Maplewood!
This week was filled with holiday cheer and collaboration! Students from Mrs. Toto’s class took a trip down the hall to visit our first graders in Mrs. Stuart’s and Mrs. Giesy’s classrooms. 🎄
The students gathered for a festive reading of Santa's Stuck, which sparked plenty of laughs and creative ideas. After the story, the students teamed up to:
Write their very own original Santa stories. 📝
Create festive holiday art projects. 🎨
It was wonderful to see our older and younger students working together and sharing the holiday spirit.
This week was filled with holiday cheer and collaboration! Students from Mrs. Toto’s class took a trip down the hall to visit our first graders in Mrs. Stuart’s and Mrs. Giesy’s classrooms. 🎄
The students gathered for a festive reading of Santa's Stuck, which sparked plenty of laughs and creative ideas. After the story, the students teamed up to:
Write their very own original Santa stories. 📝
Create festive holiday art projects. 🎨
It was wonderful to see our older and younger students working together and sharing the holiday spirit.
Our Rocket SMASH students presented to their peers today on the importance of safe winter driving. 🚗❄️
SMASH is a program in partnership with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, where students work with peers from schools across Trumbull County to help create safer highways and encourage responsible driving.
Rocket SMASH Student Leaders:
• Katlyn Manes
• Kaitlyn Benton
• Harley Agardi
• Hope Conley
SMASH is a program in partnership with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, where students work with peers from schools across Trumbull County to help create safer highways and encourage responsible driving.
Rocket SMASH Student Leaders:
• Katlyn Manes
• Kaitlyn Benton
• Harley Agardi
• Hope Conley
🎄✨ 2nd Annual Maplewood Door Decorating Contest Results! ✨🎄
Our halls were full of holiday cheer, creativity, and school spirit during this year’s contest. Congratulations to our winners!
🥉 3rd Place: Mrs. Starcher’s Tribute to Buddy the Elf — spreading smiles and Christmas cheer!
🥈 2nd Place: Mrs. Holbrook’s Clucking Chickens in a Row — creative, clever, and egg-cellent fun!
🥇 1st Place: Dr. Clemson’s *Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas — a classic that captured hearts and the top prize!
Our halls were full of holiday cheer, creativity, and school spirit during this year’s contest. Congratulations to our winners!
🥉 3rd Place: Mrs. Starcher’s Tribute to Buddy the Elf — spreading smiles and Christmas cheer!
🥈 2nd Place: Mrs. Holbrook’s Clucking Chickens in a Row — creative, clever, and egg-cellent fun!
🥇 1st Place: Dr. Clemson’s *Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas — a classic that captured hearts and the top prize!
🎄🎶 A festive Wednesday filled with music! 🎶🎄
Mrs. McConaughey hosted a Christmas Band and Choir Concert, along with a fun sing-along for our elementary students on Wednesday! The space was filled with holiday cheer as students enjoyed the sounds of the season and joined in singing along.
Mrs. McConaughey hosted a Christmas Band and Choir Concert, along with a fun sing-along for our elementary students on Wednesday! The space was filled with holiday cheer as students enjoyed the sounds of the season and joined in singing along.
