Good morning.
Please be aware that for the elementary bus run, Bus #4 may be running approximately 10 minutes late this afternoon (11/6/25). Additionally, Buses #6 and #8 may be running approximately 10 minutes ahead of schedule today and tomorrow (11/6/25 and 11/7/25).
Thank you for your understanding
Please be aware that for the elementary bus run, Bus #4 may be running approximately 10 minutes late this afternoon (11/6/25). Additionally, Buses #6 and #8 may be running approximately 10 minutes ahead of schedule today and tomorrow (11/6/25 and 11/7/25).
Thank you for your understanding
To our Clipper Community:
It has been brought to our attention that there are lingering concerns regarding the status of the Athletic Facilities renovations and expenditures. At the latest Board of Education meeting, we demonstrated our commitment to the improvement of Athletic Facilities as well as Joshua Dixon, CMS, and CHS buildings. In fact, we have spent $14million in facility upgrades over the past 14 years, including:
-New CMS roof
-CMS flooring
-CHS and CMS gym floor refinishing
-5 new boilers ($500,000)
-School Buses
-Locker Room Tile
-Athletic Scoreboard
-Security Improvements
-Window Replacements
-Firestone Stadium ($300,000)
We have identified over $5million in needed school repairs and upgrades in the 2025-2026 school year and approximately $3million in Athletic Facility improvements. As we presented in our October BOE meeting, identifying expenditures within the district as a whole is a very important first step to establishing a plan and timeline for improvement. The second step is prioritizing those expenditures. We recognize that the prioritization of these expenditures is relative to each family. It is our duty as a district to navigate within the realities of our budget and work on behalf of the district as a whole. As such, we have been working with our incredibly dedicated Board of Education, Administration, and Boosters team to secure naming rights and funding for Baseball and Softball Fields to be completed in the next year to year and half. We are following the same process for improvements that have been in place over the past 15 years. We want to be clear: the projects will be in progress ,and we plan to garner additional financial support to supplement the district's budget before we can present a solid construction timeline to the community. We want to express our gratitude to our families for their trust in this process that takes time to put in motion and will continue to provide updates as projects move forward.
It has been brought to our attention that there are lingering concerns regarding the status of the Athletic Facilities renovations and expenditures. At the latest Board of Education meeting, we demonstrated our commitment to the improvement of Athletic Facilities as well as Joshua Dixon, CMS, and CHS buildings. In fact, we have spent $14million in facility upgrades over the past 14 years, including:
-New CMS roof
-CMS flooring
-CHS and CMS gym floor refinishing
-5 new boilers ($500,000)
-School Buses
-Locker Room Tile
-Athletic Scoreboard
-Security Improvements
-Window Replacements
-Firestone Stadium ($300,000)
We have identified over $5million in needed school repairs and upgrades in the 2025-2026 school year and approximately $3million in Athletic Facility improvements. As we presented in our October BOE meeting, identifying expenditures within the district as a whole is a very important first step to establishing a plan and timeline for improvement. The second step is prioritizing those expenditures. We recognize that the prioritization of these expenditures is relative to each family. It is our duty as a district to navigate within the realities of our budget and work on behalf of the district as a whole. As such, we have been working with our incredibly dedicated Board of Education, Administration, and Boosters team to secure naming rights and funding for Baseball and Softball Fields to be completed in the next year to year and half. We are following the same process for improvements that have been in place over the past 15 years. We want to be clear: the projects will be in progress ,and we plan to garner additional financial support to supplement the district's budget before we can present a solid construction timeline to the community. We want to express our gratitude to our families for their trust in this process that takes time to put in motion and will continue to provide updates as projects move forward.
The Dixon Fall (November–December) Newsletter was emailed to families this afternoon! Please take a few moments to read through the entire newsletter, as it includes many important upcoming dates and events, especially those centered around the holiday season. You can also view the newsletter by clicking the link below:
https://conta.cc/3JxLkIj
Thank you for staying connected and enjoy your day!
https://conta.cc/3JxLkIj
Thank you for staying connected and enjoy your day!
Little Clippers Send-Off & Parade of Costumes-Tomorrow!
Dear Families, Tomorrow will be an exciting day at Joshua Dixon! We’ll be holding a send-off for our Little Clippers as they head to Sandusky for the OAC State Championship! Let’s show them our school spirit! Students are encouraged to wear Clipper gear or Clipper colors to celebrate. Players and cheerleaders may wear their uniform tops for the send-off. In the afternoon, students are also invited to wear their costumes for our Annual Parade of Costumes at 2:00 p.m. Go Clips!
Dear Families, Tomorrow will be an exciting day at Joshua Dixon! We’ll be holding a send-off for our Little Clippers as they head to Sandusky for the OAC State Championship! Let’s show them our school spirit! Students are encouraged to wear Clipper gear or Clipper colors to celebrate. Players and cheerleaders may wear their uniform tops for the send-off. In the afternoon, students are also invited to wear their costumes for our Annual Parade of Costumes at 2:00 p.m. Go Clips!
Congratulations to our Little Clippers! Both the Bantam and JV teams brought home victories in the EOYFL Super Bowl tonight in Minerva! Bantam Little Clippers defeated United 46–32 and JV shut out East Canton 22–0! Way to go, Little Clippers! Be proud! Go Clips!
Athletic message: Tonight's varsity football game away vs Valley Christian has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances at Valley Christian and the football program. A makeup game is to be determined at a later date following the end of the season. Our next varsity football game is Oct 10 at home vs Wellsville.
Good morning. Bus 5 is running approximately 20 minutes late this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Dixon Parents/Guardians,
The district is requesting that elementary and middle school students attending high school football games be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For safety reasons, sports balls will not be permitted inside the stadium. If a student brings a ball, they will need to either leave it outside the stadium or check it with the ticket takers to be picked up after the game.
We appreciate your support in helping us ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all fans, as we have received reports of injuries caused by students playing football during games.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Columbiana Admin.
Transportation message: Bus. 22 is run g a 1/2 hour late today for HS and MS students. Elementary may be impacted. We will keep you posted if the elementary run is delayed. Thank you.
Dixon: Due to a stopped train, bus #3 is running approximately 10-15 minutes late this morning (9/3/2025). We appreciate your patience and understanding. Have a great day.
We want to thank you for your patience as we work through several transportation issues that occurred on the first day of school.
We want to assure you that any issues that may have been experienced are being addressed immediately by our new Transportation Coordinator, Ms. Holly Zeh, along with school and district administration.
If you have questions, please contact the transportation office directly at 330-692-9178, or email Ms. Zeh at holly.zeh@columbianaschools.org
If transportation is unavailable, you can also reach the Central Office at 330-482-5352 or the Elementary Office at 330-482-5355, where staff will be happy to assist you.
Thank you again for your continued support as we work to eliminate any issues from reoccurring.
We want to assure you that any issues that may have been experienced are being addressed immediately by our new Transportation Coordinator, Ms. Holly Zeh, along with school and district administration.
If you have questions, please contact the transportation office directly at 330-692-9178, or email Ms. Zeh at holly.zeh@columbianaschools.org
If transportation is unavailable, you can also reach the Central Office at 330-482-5352 or the Elementary Office at 330-482-5355, where staff will be happy to assist you.
Thank you again for your continued support as we work to eliminate any issues from reoccurring.
Good afternoon Dixon Families,
One last reminder for bus riders: please make sure your child knows their bus driver and bus number, as there has been a recent change with Buses 5 and 6.
For your reference, here is the updated list:
Bus #3-Mrs. KJ Wood (which will be running 10 minutes later in the AM than the original email stated)
Bus #4-Ms. Mary Huff (currently a sub)
Bus #5-Mr. Kevin Kloss
Bus #6-Mr. Richard Thomas
Bus #8-Mr. Joe Ferris (currently a sub for Mr. Sonny Woods)
Bus #13-Ms. Kelly Price
Bus #22-Mrs. Cindy McCoy
We truly appreciate your understanding and support as we work through early transportation issues. Our goal is a safe and smooth dismissal process!
One last reminder for bus riders: please make sure your child knows their bus driver and bus number, as there has been a recent change with Buses 5 and 6.
For your reference, here is the updated list:
Bus #3-Mrs. KJ Wood (which will be running 10 minutes later in the AM than the original email stated)
Bus #4-Ms. Mary Huff (currently a sub)
Bus #5-Mr. Kevin Kloss
Bus #6-Mr. Richard Thomas
Bus #8-Mr. Joe Ferris (currently a sub for Mr. Sonny Woods)
Bus #13-Ms. Kelly Price
Bus #22-Mrs. Cindy McCoy
We truly appreciate your understanding and support as we work through early transportation issues. Our goal is a safe and smooth dismissal process!
Dear Dixon Families,
We had a wonderful first day of school filled with so many smiling faces! A friendly reminder:
• If your child is a car rider, please be sure they know their last name. The name on the car tag is what we use to call students to line up. This will be very helpful in making dismissal smooth.
• If your child is listed as a walker, that means he or she walks directly from school to home, not to a car. If you are picking up your child by car, please use the car rider line for safety reasons.
Our students know the procedures, and it can be upsetting for them when routines aren’t followed, especially since these processes are in place to keep everyone safe.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
We had a wonderful first day of school filled with so many smiling faces! A friendly reminder:
• If your child is a car rider, please be sure they know their last name. The name on the car tag is what we use to call students to line up. This will be very helpful in making dismissal smooth.
• If your child is listed as a walker, that means he or she walks directly from school to home, not to a car. If you are picking up your child by car, please use the car rider line for safety reasons.
Our students know the procedures, and it can be upsetting for them when routines aren’t followed, especially since these processes are in place to keep everyone safe.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
Dixon Families:
Bus #4 is running approximately 20 minutes late this morning (8/20/25). We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Bus #4 is running approximately 20 minutes late this morning (8/20/25). We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Dear Dixon Parents,
For planning purposes, I want to let you know that we will not be offering the After School Program for the 2025–26 school year due to a lack of available staffing.
We understand that this may impact your family’s arrangements, and we wanted to provide this information as early as possible so you have time to make alternative plans.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Dr. Sharshan
For planning purposes, I want to let you know that we will not be offering the After School Program for the 2025–26 school year due to a lack of available staffing.
We understand that this may impact your family’s arrangements, and we wanted to provide this information as early as possible so you have time to make alternative plans.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Dr. Sharshan
Welcome Back, Dixon Families!
Packet Pick-Up is almost here!
Dates:
• Thurs., Aug. 14 — 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Fri., Aug. 15 — 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Pick up your child’s homeroom assignment, school calendar, car tags, and important forms.
Can’t make it? Packets will be on desks at Open House — Tue, Aug. 19, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 PM. Bring school supplies, meet bus drivers, and check out our Resource Fair!
More info: https://conta.cc/4lmSKel
Questions? Call 330-482-5355
Packet Pick-Up is almost here!
Dates:
• Thurs., Aug. 14 — 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Fri., Aug. 15 — 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Pick up your child’s homeroom assignment, school calendar, car tags, and important forms.
Can’t make it? Packets will be on desks at Open House — Tue, Aug. 19, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 PM. Bring school supplies, meet bus drivers, and check out our Resource Fair!
More info: https://conta.cc/4lmSKel
Questions? Call 330-482-5355
Dixon Garden Harvest: We’re excited to share that we’ve begun harvesting from the Outdoor Learning Center garden that students have worked so hard on throughout the school year!
Mrs. Raub-Carney has placed freshly picked lettuce and mixed greens just outside the bus drop-off doors for anyone who would like to take some home. Please bring a bag and take what you need.
More notices will be shared as additional vegetables become ready for harvest. Let’s help each other enjoy and celebrate the results of our students’ hard work. Pease feel free to spread the word!
Thank you for supporting our school garden!
Transportation alert. Bus 5 will pick up students on bus 22 --10 min early today
This impacts bus 5 as all bus 5 students will be picked up 10 min later. Please be patient and on alert for the bus today. Thank you.
Youth Athletic Update:
This will be the final announcement from youth sports going out via district and/or building specific organization with in the Clipper App: LITTLE CLIPPERS -If you missed in person sign-ups, online Football & Cheer registration is still available! Click this link to register: https://forms.gle/xaa71XiehmZf9s6U9.
Please see below if you wish to continue receiving such youth sports announcements:
To better streamline communication and avoid overwhelming families with multiple messages, all youth athletic announcements will now be sent exclusively through our Athletics section on the Clipper app. We will no longer distribute youth athletic updates via the district-wide or individual building platforms, as many families are receiving information they did not specifically sign up for. If you'd like to continue receiving youth athletic updates, please ensure you are following our athletics page within the Clipper app.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Dixon Transportation: Bus # 4 is running about 10 mins behind this morning. We apologize for this inconvenience. -Dr. Freedy