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Calendar of Events
5/24: Sharon Speech Contest, 1:30 p.m.
5/27: Memorial Day / NO SCHOOL
6/4: 5th Grade Assemblies & Parties
6/5: Last Day for Students; End of 4th Grading Period
6/6: Staff Day
Latest News:
 Tressel, Kudla are Surprise Guests
Former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel and former OSU football player Mike Kudla were the surprise guest speakers during a special assembly on May 22 at Sharon Elementary School. The assembly was held in honor of those students who read 500 minutes or more each month (October through April) during the Highland’s annual reading program. Mr. Tressel, who currently serves as the Vice President of Strategic Engagement at the University of Akron, spoke to students about the importance of reading and making good choices in life. He, along with Mr. Kudla, who is a former NFL player and current Director of Development at the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, also read to the students and encouraged them to develop their reading and writing skills on a daily basis.
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Sharon Elementary Comes Alive During Annual Event
Sharon Elementary School students and staff hosted its annual art and museum event on May 16. In addition to artwork throughout the entire building, students at each grade level had projects on display and the choir performed the greatest hits from the past 60 years in conjunction with this year’s reading theme, “Celebrate: 60 years of reading at Highland.” The school garden was open and alive with activity as 3rd graders dressed as scientists and related information about the many careers available in that field. The weather was picture-perfect as visitors strolled through the garden and listened to each unique student presentation and enjoyed refreshments offered by the Sharon PTO. A special thanks to everyone who helped to make this event a great success!
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NEW! Community Education Summer Camp Offerings: Download Course Catalog
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Register Now for Highland Safety Week
Highland Safety Week is designed to introduce and reinforce safety concepts to kindergarten children who are about to embark on their elementary school years. Safety Week is a five-day program, which lasts three hours each day and emphasizes fun and learning through the use of songs, crafts, role playing, games and field trips. Sessions will be offered by the Medina County Sheriff’s Office and the Medina County Health Department. Topics include stranger safety, bike safety, good medicines, how to place a call to 911, poison safety and germs. The Granger, Hinckley and Sharon fire departments will offer lessons on fire safety and offer a tour through the fire department’s smoke house. McGruff the Crime Dog, Eddie Eagle (gun safety) and Safety Pup will also be on hand to talk with the children. Highland staff will teach children about playground and school bus safety and help them memorize their address and phone number.
Two sessions offered:
- Session 1: June 10-14 from 9 a.m. to noon
- Session 2: June 17-21 from 9 a.m. to noon
Registration fee is $30. Participants limited to 105 students per session. Each child will receive a Highland Safety Week t-shirt and snacks are provided daily. Please make check payable to Highland Safety Week. Registration forms are available at Granger, Hinckley and Sharon elementary schools, or feel free to download the attached form. Highland Safety Week
For question or more information, please contact Kathy Duale, Safety Week Coordinator, at 234-248-4097 or via email at
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Third Grade Reading Guarantee
As mandated by SB316, Ohio school districts must follow stipulations set forth in the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. This legislation strives to ensure that every child will be reading at grade level by the end of their third grade year. For more detailed information, visit the Ohio Department of Education’s website at www.ode.state.oh.us.
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KINDERGARTEN CALENDARS:
Kindergarten Calendar (Tues/Thurs)
Kindergarten Calendar (Wed/Fri)
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Sharon Weekly News
Click the link of the left, Sharon Weekly News, to stay informed about activities and announcements for the week.
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Sharon School Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Highland Express Before and After School Program Hours: 6:30-8:45 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.
Sharon Elementary, 6335 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, OH 44274 |
