Brown Local Schools

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. QUOTE OF THE DAY - “Today is a good day to release things that are out of your control.” Good luck to our 6th grade Math Tournament participants tomorrow in the Massillon Stark County Math Tournament. Good luck to our wrestlers who have qualified for Districts at Coshocton this evening and tomorrow. Good luck to Tyson Clear, Dalton Pennington and Jacob Rubins. Today for lunch: Bosco sticks, and many other delicious food items. Happy birthday wishes to Maddi Perkins from Brielle, Alyssa, Alexis and your other friends here at Malvern.

🎂 Happy Birthday Mrs. Debo (2/26) Mrs. Debo has great relationships with her students and drives our teams and groups to many extracurricular events! #MalvernPride

Partnering for Student Success – GradeWay App & Weekly Check-Ins Dear Brown Local Families, Parent engagement and partnership are among the most important factors in student success. We encourage all families to review grades with their students on a weekly basis. Additionally, you can monitor attendance and schedules using the GradeWay app. To support you in this process, our MHS Leadership Team has created a student-led video explaining how to download and use the GradeWay app. We invite you to watch this helpful resource and stay actively involved in your student’s academic journey. Thank you for your continued support! Go Hornets! https://youtube.com/shorts/71uw8xLpoqA

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. QUOTE OF THE DAY - “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves.” The Scholastic Book Fair is this evening from 4:30 until 7:00 pm here at the school. Any 8th-11th grader interested in playing volleyball next year there will be a meeting today at the beginning of 5th period in the main gym. Today for lunch: Hot honey chicken sandwich, and many other delicious food items.

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. QUOTE OF THE DAY - “The secret is getting ahead is getting started.” Congratulations to Maya Spencer on placing in the top 40% at the OHSAA District Gymnastics Tournament! Good job, Maya. Congratulations to our varsity boys basketball team, our coaches and our cheerleaders for a GREAT season. Today for lunch: Big Daddy’s pizza or buffalo chicken pizza, and many other delicious food items. Happy birthday wishes today to Aliah Moran from Maliyah, Alexa, Denis and all your other friends here at Malvern.

🏀 The Malvern Hornet IVC Championship Boys Basketball Team finished an incredible season with a 20-5 record! 🏆 A huge thank you to our seniors for the unforgettable memories, hard-fought wins, and for representing MHS with pride and dedication. Your hard work and commitment have left a lasting impact on our program! We are so proud of you all! #MalvernPride #GoHornets #IVCChamps. 📸 Credit- Nessa Kae Photography

Congratulations to Maya Spencer on placing in the top 40% at the OHSAA District Gymnastics Tournament! Outstanding Season! Vault- 7.375 134th place Bars- 5.15 126th place Beam- 6.5 126th place Floor- 7.625 107th place All Around- 26.65 102nd place out of 260 girls! Go Hornets!

🏀 OHSAA Boys Basketball District Semi-Final -Malvern Hornets (20-4) face off against Monroe Central (20-3) at Harrison Central High School- Cadiz Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00 PM (Doors Open 6:00) Catch every play live on TV- YouTube @BIGZSportsWTUZ. Tickets are available at the door or in advance 👉 https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets Parking- $3 Cash Only Let's fill the stands and cheer our Hornets to victory! Go Hornets!!! #MalvernPride

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. Exploratory Tuesday is TODAY after 1st period attendance is taken. Good luck to our 11th grade students who will be taking the ACT this morning at The First Christian Church of Malvern.. Good luck to our concert band in the Malone University Band Festival this evening beginning at 5:30 pm. Junior High School track and field athletes start today at 2:45 pm here at the school.. Congratulations to high school wrestlers this past Saturday at Sectionals. Dalton Pennington placed 4th; Jacob Rubins placed 4th; and Tyson Clear won his 4th straight sectional title. All three will continue onto Districts at Coshocton this weekend. Good luck to our varsity boys basketball team tonight against Monroe Central at Harrison High School. The district semi final game will begin at 7:00 pm at Harrison Central. Tickets are available on line and will be available at the door at a price of $8 for adults and $5 for students. Today for lunch: Meatball sub or a meat and cheese stromboli, and many other delicious food items.

📢 Exciting news! The Malvern High School Band will be performing at the Malone Band Festival on Tuesday, February 25th! 🎶✨ We’re kicking things off first at 6:30 PM, so come out and show your support! 🎺 Go Hornets! #MalvernPride #HornetBand #MaloneBandFestival

#MalvernPride Chemistry Lab 🧫 🥼 🧪

Malvern High School-Junior ACT Test Day- Tuesday, February 25th The ACT State-Funded Test will be administered to all Juniors on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. Students will test at the First Christian Church of Malvern (4046 Coral Rd. NW). For those that ride a bus to school, there will be a bus that will take students over to the church after morning drop off. Students who drive to school need to arrive at the church by 7:30am. If your student opted out of taking the ACT, they will report to school and go-about their school day as usual. They do not need to report to the church, this is for students who are testing, only. Students should bring an ID and pencil. Calculators will be provided. Cell phones and smart watches are not permitted in the testing area. There will be a bin to place these items if they are brought in, until testing is complete. When students are finished, they are done for the day and will not need to return to the school. Please make arrangements to pick your student up at the church around 11:30 am. There will be no bus to take them back to the school. If there are any transportation conflicts, please reach out to the school prior to the test day. Students and parents are encouraged to explore free resources to prepare for testing at ACT Academy (academy.act.org). Please contact Mrs. Wagner, wagnerl@brownlocalschools.com, with any questions you may have.

Malvern Elementary Earns State Momentum Award Malvern Elementary School has been recognized with the Momentum Award by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for outstanding academic achievement during the 2023-2024 school year. This prestigious honor is awarded to schools that increase their Performance Index by three or more points while achieving a Value-Added rating of four or more stars. The Momentum Award is a testament to Malvern Elementary’s commitment to excellence, both for its students and the Malvern community. The school demonstrated significant improvements in Math, Reading, and Science, culminating in a four-star overall rating on the most recent state report card. Malvern Elementary Principal Danielle Hawk expressed her pride in the students and staff, stating: "I am very proud of our students and staff at Malvern Elementary. We have been working so hard to improve our academics, climate, and culture. This award demonstrates that the hard work is paying off. It is a great day to be a Malvern Hornet!" Curriculum Director Dawn Kaufman also praised the dedication of the educators, emphasizing their commitment to student success. "The teachers have really been committed to improving literacy and participating in ongoing high-quality professional development. We are excited to see the results of these important initiatives. Great job, students and staff!" This achievement highlights Malvern Elementary’s dedication to fostering a strong educational environment where students can thrive.

🌟 It’s a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet! OHSAA Sectional Wrestling: Three Hornets qualify to OHSAA Districts! The team finished 10th overall 🏆 Tyson Clear – 4x Sectional Champion! 4️⃣ Dalton Pennington & Jacob Rubins – 4th Place 5️⃣ Jeremiah Fach – 5th Place (District Alternate) 6️⃣ Devyn Crater – 6th Place Next stop: OHSAA Coshocton District Championships this Friday & Saturday! Let’s go, Hornets! 💪#MalvernPride

🏀 It’s a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet! 🏀 ⭐️ The Malvern Hornets take the Sectional Championship with a 60-41 win over Fort Frye! 🔥 Drake Hutchison led the way with 18 points! 🔥 The Hornets are now 20-4 on the season and will face Monroe Central on Tuesday night in the District Semi-Final (neutral site TBD). Let’s keep it rolling! Go Hornets! 💚 #MalvernPride

📢🏀 OHSAA Playoff Basketball – Don’t Miss It! 🏀📢 🔥 Game Day: Friday, February 21 ⏰ Tip-Off: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Malvern High School The 19-4 Malvern Hornets take on the 9-12 Fort Frye Cadets in a crucial playoff matchup! This is the final home game for a senior class that has claimed four straight IVC North Championships! 🎟 Tickets:Adults: $8 | Students: $5Available at the door or in advance: OHSAA Tickets 🎥 Watch Live: BIG Z Sports Stream Let’s pack the stands and cheer on the Hornets! 🏀💚 Go Hornets! 💚🏀 #MalvernPride

🏀 Congratulations IVC Boys Basketball All-Stars! 🏀 Huge shoutout to our Malvern Hornets for an incredible season and these well-deserved honors: 🔥 Rodney Smith – First Team All-Star & IVC Player of the Year! 🏆 Den Tucci – IVC Coach of the Year! 💪 Drake Hutchison – IVC Second Team All-Star! ⚡ Jared Witherow – IVC Second Team All-Star! 👏 Eric Swain – IVC Honorable Mention! The Hornets are currently 19-4, securing our 6th straight IVC North Championship and extending our IVC North win streak to 57 games! 💚🏀 Way to go, Hornets! #MalvernPride #GoHornets

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day" SENIORS - The John and Evelyn Ashton Preservation Scholarship is due to the office by Tuesday, February 25th. The University of Mount Union representative will be here THIS morning during 3rd period. If you are a junior or senior wanting to meet with the representative, please sign up in the office. High School Student Activities will be having a meeting Monday, February 24th 5th period. Please bring your lunch and come to Mrs. Spencer's room. HEADS UP - Exploratory Tuesday will be next Tuesday, February 25th. Also, next Tuesday, the 11th grade students will be taking the ACT at the First Christian Church of Malvern beginning at 7:30 am. Our high school boys basketball team will play tonight in tournament action against Fort Frye here at home beginning at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Good luck to our varsity boys basketball team tonight against Fort Frye. Good luck to our high school boys wrestling team tomorrow at the Sandy Valley Sectional Tournament. And good luck to our girls wrestling on Sunday at the Claymont Section Tournament. Good luck to Maya Spencer as she competes in the North East Ohio District gymnastics competition TOMORROW in Hudson. Today for lunch: Pepperoni or cheese calzones, market chef salad, and many other delicious food items.

🎂 Happy Birthday Mrs. Dorr and Mrs. Lantzer (2/20)! We appreciate these two positive and hard working #MalvernPride Family Members!! Enjoy your special day! Go Hornets!

Malvern's Owen Ball Selected for Ohio Statewide Empower Youth Advisory Council COLUMBUS (OH) – High school students across Ohio have been selected for the new Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) Youth Advisory Council. Twenty students were selected from among 50 applicants who were required to be between the ages of 14 and 19 and enrolled in an Ohio high school, which includes homeschooling, GED programs, and private or charter schools. Members were selected from different grades and counties, representing a variety of interests and groups. “We were amazed by the number of students who applied, as well as their enthusiasm for making a difference in their communities and beyond,” said OSPF Youth Program and Policy Manager Evi Roberts. “It’s a privilege to work with such talented young people, and we are excited to see how the OSPF Youth Advisory Council shapes suicide prevention efforts across Ohio.” Youth-led suicide prevention interventions can effectively reduce self-harm and suicidal thoughts. One peer-led model, Source of Strength, has been shown in a new study to decrease suicide attempts among high school students by 29% when implemented to fidelity. The Youth Advisory Council will meet in Columbus this spring to review applications for youth-led grants. Funding is available for up to 10 Ohio-based activities in middle schools, junior high schools, high schools, and/or communities. Proposals are being accepted through February 21, 2025, for evidence-based or evidence-informed suicide prevention activities. These may be linked to existing programs and campaigns supported by OSPF, such as Sources of Strength and Be Present Ohio, or they can be independent initiatives like SADD and original youth-led programs. More information about the grant can be found at https://bepresentohio.org/funding-opportunities. Owen is a Junior at Malvern High School. He is the son of Shawn and Kara Ball. Owen is very active in Malvern High School as a member of the varsity Football and Track and Field Teams, National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring, and Malvern High School Lighthouse Leadership Team