Good afternoon,
As a reminder, the National School Lunch Program will be offering FREE LUNCH to all first-grade students who would like to eat a cafeteria lunch. This program will take place Wednesday, October 14, through Friday, October 16. We encourage all first-grade students who would like to participate to enjoy a cafeteria lunch during these three days! Thank you!
As a reminder, the National School Lunch Program will be offering FREE LUNCH to all first-grade students who would like to eat a cafeteria lunch. This program will take place Wednesday, October 14, through Friday, October 16. We encourage all first-grade students who would like to participate to enjoy a cafeteria lunch during these three days! Thank you!
Joshua Dixon Elementary & Preschool
District-Wide 3-Hour Early Release Notice
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please be advised that Thursday, October 22, 2026, will be a district-wide three-hour early release day, including Joshua Dixon Elementary and Preschool. There will be NO PM Preschool on this day. This early release will allow staff to complete state of Ohio-required module training. Due to an adjusted lunch and recess schedule, breakfast will not be served at school on this day. Students will eat lunch earlier than usual before dismissal. A sign-off sheet is coming home with your child tomorrow.
Early Release Dismissal Times
12:00 p.m. – Walker and car rider dismissal will begin.
12:10 p.m. – Bus rider dismissal will begin.
Please plan accordingly for the early dismissal and the change in the school meal schedule.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as our staff completes this required training.
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Students,
Please be advised that the school district will observe a 3-hour early release on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
This adjusted schedule is necessary to allow our faculty and staff to complete mandatory Special Education professional development modules required by the State of Ohio. Investing this focused time in training ensures our educators remain up to date on state guidelines and continue providing high-quality, inclusive support for all students.
Schedule Details for October 22
Dismissal: All school buildings will dismiss 3 hours earlier than their standard dismissal times.
Transportation: Afternoon bus routes will run exactly 3 hours ahead of their normal schedules.
Lunch: Lunch will be served to students prior to early dismissal.
After-School Activities: All after school activities and/or parent teacher conferences will continue as planned.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as our staff completes these state-required professional training modules. Please make the necessary arrangements for your child’s early arrival home.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our district.
Sincerely,
Dr. Donald Mook
Superintendent of Schools.
Please be advised that the school district will observe a 3-hour early release on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
This adjusted schedule is necessary to allow our faculty and staff to complete mandatory Special Education professional development modules required by the State of Ohio. Investing this focused time in training ensures our educators remain up to date on state guidelines and continue providing high-quality, inclusive support for all students.
Schedule Details for October 22
Dismissal: All school buildings will dismiss 3 hours earlier than their standard dismissal times.
Transportation: Afternoon bus routes will run exactly 3 hours ahead of their normal schedules.
Lunch: Lunch will be served to students prior to early dismissal.
After-School Activities: All after school activities and/or parent teacher conferences will continue as planned.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as our staff completes these state-required professional training modules. Please make the necessary arrangements for your child’s early arrival home.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our district.
Sincerely,
Dr. Donald Mook
Superintendent of Schools.
Support the Junior class prom by ordering the Clipper Burger at Sabi's. Now until the end of January!
Dixon Transportation: Good morning! Bus #22 is 15-20 mins behind schedule this morning. Please plan accordingly. Our apologies for the delay and much appreciation for your patience.
Dixon Families, Good morning! Due to a stopped train, some of our buses will be running late this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the delay. We appreciate your flexibility! Have a great day!
Dear Dixon Families,
Over the next several months, the City will be replacing a sewer line in the area behind Joshua Dixon Elementary. As the project progresses, there may be times when the Dixon bus loop is temporarily unusable. During those times, we will make adjustments to our bus loading and unloading routines to ensure that students can enter and exit the building safely. We will also make adjustments to our recess schedule and locations as needed while construction is taking place.
Please see the attached information for additional details regarding the project and the temporary changes we may need to make.
We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we work through these necessary construction projects. Student safety will remain our top priority throughout the process.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the school office.
Thank you for your understanding, and have a wonderful evening!
Dr. Sharshan
Over the next several months, the City will be replacing a sewer line in the area behind Joshua Dixon Elementary. As the project progresses, there may be times when the Dixon bus loop is temporarily unusable. During those times, we will make adjustments to our bus loading and unloading routines to ensure that students can enter and exit the building safely. We will also make adjustments to our recess schedule and locations as needed while construction is taking place.
Please see the attached information for additional details regarding the project and the temporary changes we may need to make.
We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we work through these necessary construction projects. Student safety will remain our top priority throughout the process.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the school office.
Thank you for your understanding, and have a wonderful evening!
Dr. Sharshan
Dixon Families: Good afternoon! As the school year gets fully underway, we are beginning to receive vacation requests, appointment notifications, and parent and doctor notes. I wanted to share updated attendance information related to Ohio House Bill 96.
Please take a few minutes to read through the attached flyer carefully, as attendance letters will begin to be sent home. It is important that families:
• Monitor your child’s attendance
• Send in doctor and parent notes as soon as possible
• Communicate early if your child is struggling with attendance
• Remember that every minute counts!
We appreciate your partnership in making your child's regular and timely attendance a priority. Being at school, on time, every day, makes a difference in learning and success!
Thank you for helping keep our Clippers on track for a successful school year!
Please take a few minutes to read through the attached flyer carefully, as attendance letters will begin to be sent home. It is important that families:
• Monitor your child’s attendance
• Send in doctor and parent notes as soon as possible
• Communicate early if your child is struggling with attendance
• Remember that every minute counts!
We appreciate your partnership in making your child's regular and timely attendance a priority. Being at school, on time, every day, makes a difference in learning and success!
Thank you for helping keep our Clippers on track for a successful school year!
Good morning-Tonight’s PTO meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for next Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. at Joshua Dixon Elementary. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday!
Good afternoon, Dixon Families,
I wanted to send a quick reminder to our returning families and provide some clarification for our new families regarding the difference between walkers and car riders.
There has been some confusion about this distinction, and it is creating a safety concern and confusion for our students.
Walkers:
A walker is a student who physically walks to a designated location after dismissal. This is the definition and routine we have taught our students.
Parking at the library, church parking lot, or school parking lot and then walking to pick up your child does not make your child a walker. Please also remember that the side parking lot will be blocked during arrival and dismissal times.
Car Riders
If you are picking your child up by vehicle, please use the designated arrival and dismissal line. Students will be safely escorted to and from their vehicles by our staff.
While this process may take a little patience, it is designed with student safety and consistency in mind. Following the same routine each day helps students know exactly what to expect, and you will especially appreciate this system when we have inclement weather!
As an additional reminder, school buses have the right-of-way in the parking lot. Please be patient and allow buses to enter and exit safely.
At dismissal, car riders will be dismissed first, followed immediately by walkers.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work together to keep all of our students safe. We appreciate your help in reinforcing these routines with your children.
I wanted to send a quick reminder to our returning families and provide some clarification for our new families regarding the difference between walkers and car riders.
There has been some confusion about this distinction, and it is creating a safety concern and confusion for our students.
Walkers:
A walker is a student who physically walks to a designated location after dismissal. This is the definition and routine we have taught our students.
Parking at the library, church parking lot, or school parking lot and then walking to pick up your child does not make your child a walker. Please also remember that the side parking lot will be blocked during arrival and dismissal times.
Car Riders
If you are picking your child up by vehicle, please use the designated arrival and dismissal line. Students will be safely escorted to and from their vehicles by our staff.
While this process may take a little patience, it is designed with student safety and consistency in mind. Following the same routine each day helps students know exactly what to expect, and you will especially appreciate this system when we have inclement weather!
As an additional reminder, school buses have the right-of-way in the parking lot. Please be patient and allow buses to enter and exit safely.
At dismissal, car riders will be dismissed first, followed immediately by walkers.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work together to keep all of our students safe. We appreciate your help in reinforcing these routines with your children.
Good morning, Dixon Families! What a great first week for our students, families, and staff! Thank you to everyone who helped make the transition back to school so smooth. We are off to a wonderful start! As a reminder, Columbiana Exempted Village Schools will have an Inservice Day on Monday, August 24, 2026. Students DO NOT report to school on Monday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Looking forward to a great school year! Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful weekend!
Good Afternoon. Bus #6 from Dixon is running approximately 15 minutes behind. Please plan accordingly. Your patience is appreciated.
Good afternoon. The Joshua Dixon Back to School email was sent out. Here is the link: https://conta.cc/45RO6Q4
Welcome Back!
Dear Joshua Dixon Elementary Families,
Welcome to another exciting school year at Joshua Dixon Elementary and Preschool! We are delighted to welcome back our returning students and extend a very warm welcome to all of our new families. Please see important information below:
Annual Open House
You and your child(ren) are invited to attend our Annual Open House on: Monday, August 17, 2026 5:00–6:30 p.m.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, tour classrooms and the school, meet our specials teachers, meet our school nurse, and our bus drivers. Please bring all required paperwork and your child's school supplies to Open House.
Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, August 13 & Friday, August 14
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Packet Pick-Up, you will receive: important contact information, a 2026–2027 family calendar, a Dixon time schedule, arrival and dismissal procedures (including your family name tag), PBIS and PAX information, an academic calendar, and additional back-to-school information.
Required Forms to Return:
Emergency Medical Form
Parent Consent Form
Email Communication Form
Student AUP/Google Form
Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application
Thank you for entrusting us with your children. It is a privilege to partner with your family in their education, and we look forward to a fantastic school year!
Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and we'll see you soon!
Dr. Kim Sharshan
Principal
Joshua Dixon Elementary & Preschool
Dear Joshua Dixon Elementary Families,
Welcome to another exciting school year at Joshua Dixon Elementary and Preschool! We are delighted to welcome back our returning students and extend a very warm welcome to all of our new families. Please see important information below:
Annual Open House
You and your child(ren) are invited to attend our Annual Open House on: Monday, August 17, 2026 5:00–6:30 p.m.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, tour classrooms and the school, meet our specials teachers, meet our school nurse, and our bus drivers. Please bring all required paperwork and your child's school supplies to Open House.
Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, August 13 & Friday, August 14
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
During Packet Pick-Up, you will receive: important contact information, a 2026–2027 family calendar, a Dixon time schedule, arrival and dismissal procedures (including your family name tag), PBIS and PAX information, an academic calendar, and additional back-to-school information.
Required Forms to Return:
Emergency Medical Form
Parent Consent Form
Email Communication Form
Student AUP/Google Form
Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application
Thank you for entrusting us with your children. It is a privilege to partner with your family in their education, and we look forward to a fantastic school year!
Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and we'll see you soon!
Dr. Kim Sharshan
Principal
Joshua Dixon Elementary & Preschool
The 2026 Clipper Football/Marching Band Season is just around the corner and the Clipper Music Boosters want to help you participate loudly all season long with your very own LOUD CUP! The LoudCup Blow Horn Tumbler, Cheer & Sip 2-in-1 Reusable Water Bottle with Built-In Horn for Sports Games, Tailgates, Parties & Events, BPA-Free, 16 oz as either the Clipper "C" on White or the "Marching Band" logo on Black for $25.00. Place your order by July 31st to guarantee delivery by the start of the season!
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Follow this link to get ready for the 2026 Clipper Football/ Marching Band Season!
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Transportation Update for Clipper Families:
Bus routes for the 2026–2027 school year are being created! If your student's transportation needs have changed since last school year, please let us know as soon as possible.
Examples of transportation changes include:
Your student will ride the bus this year but did not ride last year.
A new pickup or drop-off location, including daycare.
Any other transportation changes.
Please email Mary.Huff@columbianaschools.org with your student's name and a description of the requested change.
Bus route information will be emailed through Transfinder on August 10. If you do not receive your student's transportation information, please check your spam or junk folder before contacting the Transportation Department.
We appreciate your help in ensuring that our transportation information is accurate, and we look forward to welcoming our Clipper students back for another great school year!
Go Clips!
Bus routes for the 2026–2027 school year are being created! If your student's transportation needs have changed since last school year, please let us know as soon as possible.
Examples of transportation changes include:
Your student will ride the bus this year but did not ride last year.
A new pickup or drop-off location, including daycare.
Any other transportation changes.
Please email Mary.Huff@columbianaschools.org with your student's name and a description of the requested change.
Bus route information will be emailed through Transfinder on August 10. If you do not receive your student's transportation information, please check your spam or junk folder before contacting the Transportation Department.
We appreciate your help in ensuring that our transportation information is accurate, and we look forward to welcoming our Clipper students back for another great school year!
Go Clips!
Congratulations to Mrs. Trisha Missos on being named a "Key Clipper" in recognition of going above and beyond with students at Columbiana High School.
Dixon Transportation: Due to an accident on 7&14, not involving our school bus, traffic is stalled and buses may be delayed. This especially applies to bus #4. Thanks for your understanding in this unfortunate situation. -Dr. Freedy
IMPORTANT! DIXON FIELD DAY UPDATE: Due to the forecasted weather tomorrow, field day has been postponed until the Fall. We will have a welcome back to school bash to start off our new school year. Thanks!
Congratulations to Bonnie Steeb, Bob Spaite and Sonny Woods on their retirements. You have all served our students, families, schools and the community as leaders! Columbiana Schools would like to show their appreciation for the amazing work that you have done and wish you each and enjoyable retirement.
