Brown Local Schools

Malvern Elementary Preschool Open House- April 25th!! We are looking for children ages 3-4 to join our Amazing Preschool! Please Schedule an appointment with Preschool Staff by calling 330-863-1355 Go Hornets!

Carroll County General Health District will hold an Immunization Clinic at Brown Local Schools on May 15th, 2:30-5:00 PM. This is an excellent opportunity to ensure your child is current on their required vaccinations. Important Details: ✔ Hosted by: Carroll County General Health District ✔ Consent Required: Any student under 18 years old must have a completed parent/guardian consent form to receive immunizations. ✔ Insurance: Commercial Insurance, Medicaid, and uninsured students are accepted. If you have any questions, please contact: 📞 Carroll County General Health District at (330) 627-4866 ext. 1530 📞 Crystal Patterson, Telehealth Nurse at Brown Local Schools at (330) 863-1355 (ask for the clinic)

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: Thursday, APRIL 3, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. SENIORS – ALL scholarship applications are due to the office by Friday, April 4th. The Malvern drama department will be presenting their Spring musical- Band Geeks Friday April 11th & Saturday April 12th at 7 PM here in the cafeteria. Admission is $10 for adults & 7 for all students. If anyone would like to purchase a shout-out form to put in their program, see Mr. Skidmore. They are $2 each! The Malvern Jr/Sr Prom is coming soon - Saturday, April 26, 2025 at The Century Farms in Carrollton, Ohio. Prom permission packets and out of school guest permission forms are available in the high school office. There will be a meeting for all of those who applied to NAHS TODAY during 3rd period in Mrs. Rosta’s room! Please help the 7th grade class in our fundraiser to raise money for the Iron Giraffe Challenge to support water projects in South Sudan and participate in the Pie-a-Teacher event. This week it is$1 to vote for a teacher to be pied and $1 for a chance to be drawn to pie a teacher in the face. Students will be in the cafeteria 5th, 6th, and 7th period collecting money and votes. 6th Graders- The Camp Fundraiser "Fill your backpack" money is due next Monday, April 7th to Mrs. Virtue. Please bring your form and money in before the end of day Monday. Any student currently in grades 6 through 11 interested in playing golf, there will be a short meeting in Mr. Gram’s office TOMORROW - Friday, April 4th at the beginning of 6A. Good luck to our baseball team tonight at Lisbon Today for lunch: General Tso’s chicken,Pizza Crunchers, and other delicious fruit and veggie items.

Brown Local Schools Job Posting: We wish Mrs. JoAnn Gotchall all the best in her retirement! She has been an incredible school nurse, providing wonderful care and support to our students, staff, and community. She will be greatly missed! Now Hiring for the 2025-2026 School Year Position: Classified - Healthcare Paraprofessional / School Nurse Minimum Qualifications: Licensed School Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or Registered Nurse (RN) How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application in writing to: Superintendent Mark Scott 📧 scottm@brownlocalschools.com Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students!

Malvern Elementary’s First Grade Students had an exciting visit to RG Drage Career Center, exploring future career paths in a fun and engaging way! A huge thank you to the incredible staff at RG Drage for making this experience so special. Go Hornets! #MalvernPride

📣🏐 Help Support Malvern Volleyball! 🏐📣 Join us for the Spring Slam Fundraiser on Thursday, April 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the MHS Gym! Come out for a night of fun, community, and volleyball action#MalvernPride Go Hornets!

It is a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet! 2025-2026 School Year Enrollment and Open Enrollment is Now Open! The Open Enrollment Window is from April 1 through April 30 Don't hesitate to get in touch with Superintendent Administrative Assistant Missy Kandel with any questions- kandelm@brownlocalschools.com Go Hornets!

Band Geeks- Presented by MHS Drama The musical Band Geeks by Tommy Newman will be performed April 11 and 12 by Malvern High School’s theatre department with two 7 p.m. performances. There will be no pre-sales, but tickets can be purchased at the door at $7 per student and $10 per adult. Following is a recap of the program, according to Ashley Seifert, assistant director: With summer coming to an end, the Cuyahoga High Marching Beavers are preparing to entertain at another highly anticipated football season. But with dwindling band members and huge budget cuts, the Beavers are threatened with extinction. Tuba-playing band captain Elliott and his best friend, perfectionist flutist Laura, are determined to save the Beavers and play at the Festival of Champions. However, when ex-football player Jake is forced to join the band in order to graduate, the already rough-around-the-edges marching band begins to fall out of step. Can Elliott and Laura find a way to unite the band and save senior year? The cast is as follows: – David Krutilek Jr. as Elliott, the band captain who pushes too hard for the attention his parents lavish on his weatherman brother. Elliott is overweight, but appealing. Tuba player. – Jacob McClelland as Jake, removed from the football team at a rival school. He’s none too pleased to join the band. Like all tough guys, he is protecting a badly scarred interior life. Drummer. – Bella Potter as Laura, a girl with low self-esteem and practical to a fault. She is a people pleaser. Flute player. – Tyler Witherow as Spitz, a showoff trumpeter with more bravado than talent, very pleased with himself. Suburban kid trying to be “street.” Trumpet player. – Riley Spencer as Natalia, Eastern European exchange student, wise and wry. Trumpet player. – Andersen Myers as Stewart, Ms. Dixon’s asthmatic son. He is the youngest member of the band, trying to escape the long shadow of his mother. Clarinet player. – Gabby Slatzer as Nicole, a twirler girl. Spotless, perky and a part-time exhibitionist. Hot, but obsessive. – Cacsius Johnson as Kyle, a goth/emo gamer boy — head always buried in electronics. Sax player. – Cody Cobb as Alvin. Bright and sassy — always ready with a quip. Sax player. – Ma’lynn Grimm as Molly. Hides behind her nihilism and goth facade. Clarinet player. – Brady Wilson as Mr. Hornsby, the band teacher. Dedicated, passionate. Bullied. – Piper Radtka as Miss Dixon, the principal. Still smarting from her divorce. A neurotic helicopter parent, she is highly caffeinated and in need of adult companionship. – Ensemble: Ella Pye, Lynsey Cartwright, Marisa Passio, Grace Wallace and Michaela Shannon.

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. Today is the 1st day of the last 9 week grading period. Make it a great 9 weeks. SENIORS - ALL scholarship applications are due to the office by Friday, April 4th. The Malvern Jr/Sr Prom is coming soon - Saturday, April 26, 2025, at The Century Farms in Carrollton, Ohio. Prom permission packets and out-of-school guest permission forms are available in the high school office. There will be a meeting for all applicants to NAHS on Thursday during the third period in Mrs. Rosta's room! There will be no Exploratory today. Today for lunch: Pepperoni french bread pizza, and other delicious fruit and veggie items.

🥎 The Malvern Hornets Softball Team won last night, defeating the Leetonia Bears 14-3! With this win, the Hornets improve to 3-2 on the season. Great effort all around, ladies! Keep the momentum going! #MalvernPride #GoHornets

🚀 ⭐️ Malvern High School’s Junior and Senior Advanced Science students are having an unforgettable experience in Orlando, Florida! They’re taking part in the Disney Imagination Campus workshops, diving into hands-on learning in science and technology—all while enjoying some well-earned Disney magic! This trip is an incredible opportunity for our students to expand their knowledge in a fun and engaging environment. Thank you to all who supported this adventure! It’s a great day to be a Malvern Hornet!

It’s a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet! Our #MalvernPride staff is hard at work, engaged in collaboration, teamwork, and professional learning to grow and improve for our students! Go Hornets!

🏀It’s a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet!🏀 Congratulations to our District Five Basketball All-Stars representing the Hornets in the All Star Game! ⭐ Drake Hutchison ⭐ Rodney Smith ⭐ Megan Kuba Congratulations to Coach Travis Tucci, named Ohio Basketball Coaches Association District Five Assistant Coach of the Year!

Great Meals This Week! ⭐️

🏆🔥 Strong Start for Malvern Track & Field! The Hornets kicked off the season with a huge showing at the Jeff Arthurs Claymont Invite (3/29/25), bringing home multiple medals and standout performances! 💥 Boys Team – 3rd Place (out of 7) 💥 Girls Team – 4th Place (out of 7) 🏅 Medal Winners – Boys: 🔹 Parker Bowe – Shot Put (🥇, School & Meet Record!), Discus (🥇, Meet Record!) 🔹 Julius Gore – 100M (🥇), 200M (🥈), 4x100 (🥇 Anchor) 🔹 Roy Simmons – Long Jump (🥈) 🔹 Luke Thomas – High Jump (🥉), 400M 🔹 Jacob McClelland – Shot Put (🥉), 3200M 🔹 Camerin Detchon – 1600M (🥉) 🔹 Cooper Dorr – 800M (🥈) 🔹 4x800 Relay – (🥈) (Detchon, McClelland, Garrot, Dorr) 🔹 4x100 Relay – (🥇) (Simmons, Thomas, Powers, Gore) 🏅 Medal Winners – Girls: 🔸 Mya Doughty – 100M (🥇), 200M (🥇), 400M (🥇) 🔸 Rayne Theiss – Long Jump (🥇) 🔸 Emma Maher – 300H (🥉) 🔥 Great Performances: ➡️ Parker Bowe set school & meet records in Shot Put & a meet record in Discus! ➡️ Julius Gore took 1st in the 100M, 2nd in the 200M, and anchored the winning 4x1! ➡️ Field & distance squads showed up big—podium finishes in LJ, HJ, SP, Discus, 800M, 1600M, 3200M & 4x800! ➡️ Girls team was led by Mya Doughty, who led the sprints with three golds! Great start to the season, Hornets! Keep it rolling! #MalvernPride

🏆 SCHOOL RECORD ALERT! DOUBLEHEADER SWEEP! The Hornets take down Sebring with two big wins on the softball field! 💪🔥 🌟 Ashlyn Bush makes history with a SCHOOL RECORD 18 STRIKEOUTS in a single game! 🌟 Way to Go, Hornets! Keep the momentum going! ⚾ #MalvernPride

🚨 Big Win Alert! 🚨 Congratulations to Coach Taylor Zeiger on earning her first career win as the Malvern High School Head Softball Coach! Shoutout to the Malvern Hornets Softball Team for an impressive 9-5 victory over the McKinley Sebring Trojans! Go Hornets! 💚 #MalvernPride

⭐️ It’s a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet! 🏀 Congratulations to our 2025 Division VI All-Ohio Boys Basketball Award Winners! Special Mention: 🏆 Rodney Smith — Senior, 17.7 PPG Honorable Mention: 🏅 Jared Witherow — Senior, 11.0 PPG 🏅 Drake Hutchison — Senior, 9.9 PPG We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! Go Hornets! 💚 #MalvernPride

Danielle Hawk Named Next Brown Local Superintendent The Brown Local Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Danielle Hawk as its next Superintendent, effective August 1, 2025. With over two decades of experience in education and a passion for academic excellence, Hawk is set to lead the district in a positive direction. Hawk has served as the principal of Malvern Elementary for the past six years, where she has been instrumental in fostering a positive school culture, building strong relationships, and enhancing the educational experience for students and staff. A commitment to student success, staff development, and community engagement have been keys to her success and leadership. Hawk has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence. Most recently, Malvern Elementary was honored with the Ohio Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for its substantial increases in academic achievement and early literacy scores. Prior to her tenure as principal, Hawk dedicated 18 years to teaching middle school at Minerva Local Schools, where she was recognized for her dedication to student achievement and innovative teaching strategies. Her career reflects her commitment to education and a strong belief in the power of learning to transform lives. "Being chosen for this role is both humbling and an incredible honor," said Hawk. "Malvern is a community rich with deep-rooted traditions and unwavering pride in its schools. I have been fortunate to serve here for six years, and I am excited to continue leading and supporting the district in this new capacity. I look forward to working alongside our talented educators, students, and families to build on our tradition of excellence and create new opportunities for success.” Education has always been at the heart of Hawk’s journey, a value instilled in her by her parents, both lifelong educators. Mrs. Hawk learned a deep appreciation for education and the value of hard work from an early age. She holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Mount Union. Additionally, she has master's degrees in Teaching and Learning from Nova Southeastern University and in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education and obtained her superintendent's license from Youngstown State University. Beyond her professional achievements, Hawk and her husband, Aaron, are actively involved in the local educational community. Aaron serves as the Director and Consultant of Building and Grounds for the Stark County Education Service Center and is a current member of the West Branch Board of Education. Together, they have three sons: Hayden, a 2022 West Branch Local Schools graduate, is a junior at the University of Toledo pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. Carter, a 2024 graduate, works at Pauli Electric and is training to become a journeyman electrician. Logan is an eighth grader at West Branch Middle School. Danielle Hawk will officially assume the role of Superintendent of Brown Local Schools on August 1, 2025, following the transition of Mark Scott to Superintendent of Minerva Local Schools. Scott, who has led Brown Local since April 1, 2020, has worked closely with Hawk throughout his tenure to increase student achievement, enhance district climate and culture, and successfully implement numerous district-wide initiatives. The district is poised to continue its momentum with Hawk's leadership and dedication. Reflecting on his time at Brown Local, Scott shared: “I want to thank the Board of Education, staff, students, parents, and the entire Malvern community. Malvern is a special place with an incredible spirit of community support and pride. I am so proud of all we have accomplished together. Mrs. Hawk is a dynamic leader, and I am confident she will continue to guide Brown Local to success.” The Malvern School District is confident that Hawk’s leadership, experience, and vision will ensure a bright future for its students and the entire school community. The Following Quotes can be attributed to Brown Local Board of Education President Tami Hulit: "On behalf of the Brown Local Board of Education, we thank Mark Scott for his leadership over the past five years. From day one, Mr. Scott embraced our district with his whole heart, making everyday ‘A Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet.’ Mark’s impact will be felt for years to come." "We are thrilled to announce Danielle Hawk as our new superintendent. Danielle has been an outstanding principal, and we are confident she will continue to excel in this new leadership role. Her dedication and strong connection with staff and parents have helped create an incredible climate and culture at Malvern Elementary School. Danielle’s tireless work and commitment to Brown Local make her more than deserving of this opportunity. We are excited to see the positive impact she will continue to make on our district’s future."

⭐️ It’s a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet! Congratulations to LlynSimpson, Brown Local Schools Teacher of the Year! And a big shoutout to Jenna May, our Rookie of the Year! We are so proud of these outstanding educators and their dedication to our students. We will celebrate Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. May at the Stark County ESC Education Celebration on April 30th! Go Hornets!