Joshua Dixon Elementary

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.

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!

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!

Dixon Families:
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

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

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

Reminder: Annual Father/Daughter Dance - 50’s Sock Hop Dixon Reminder: The Annual Father/Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, April 12th. Don’t forget, the 50’s Sock Hop Father/Daughter Dance forms were sent home and are due back by April 2nd. We are also in need of volunteers to help make this event a success! If you’re available to lend a hand, please let us know. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.

Opening night was a smash! Don't miss this fantastic show. Two more chance to see "Anything Goes" at Columbiana Exempted Village Schools (Official) tonight or tomorrow night. Tickets are going fast - Presale tickets are $12 Any additional tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Opening Curtain is 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on Stage Hub here: https://stagestubs.com/us/columbiana-exempted-village-school-district/anything-goes?fbclid=IwY2xjawJTu6JleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfIv0pnc0tyTj4A4DeoejhtzwY5nRofzVViVfR1mnR6tlGFhXjOOQLuQ7A_aem_Go9ee-yb1F8hvFrmhvGDUg

Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Moore for being recognized as one of 33 Educators from across the Mahoning Valley at the 1st Mahoning Valley Educators of the Year Honors Dinner at The Eastwood Event Center, March 18th, 2025. Her continued commitment to the Columbiana School Community has been recognized as part of the Mahoning Valley's finest. Congratulations Mrs. Moore!

Dixon: Important Attendance Reminder Dear Parents/Guardians, As we progress through the school year, many students are approaching an attendance threshold that requires attention. In many cases, absences are marked as unexcused due to a missing excusal note or phone call. Additionally, some absences remain unexcused because a doctor's note from your child’s pediatrician or primary care provider (PCP) has not been submitted. To ensure your child’s attendance record is accurate, please make sure to provide any necessary documentation for excused absences. If you have any questions about your child’s attendance status, we encourage you to contact the school. We would be happy to provide you with an attendance printout for your reference. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

We’re excited to share the Dixon Spring 2025 Newsletter with you! 🎉 Stay up to date on all the amazing things happening at Dixon, including recent highlights, upcoming events, and important announcements. Don't miss out—check it out today! https://conta.cc/43Fum2v Thank you for your continued support!

Congratulations to Mr. Jeff Jackson for being named "Educator of the Year" by the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Jackson will be recognized in the the 72nd Harvey Awards Program on April 4th. Also being recognized are former students: Rebecca Clark - Young Citizen of the Year and Jake Ward - Outstanding Community Service. Three outstanding Clippers that demonstrate why Columbiana Schools are "The Place to Be!" Great Job!!