“Our Gen-Next Makers campers will get to experience not only in-classroom activities that expand their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” said Amber Martin, coordinator of Workforce and Small Business Development, “but they’ll also get behind-the-scenes looks at industries and manufacturers in our community.”
Thanks to a partnership between the City of Lima and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), students enjoyed a day of outdoor learning and fishing after studying the sport in the classroom. The hands-on experience included fishing, boating, and lessons in catch-and-release practices.
The event, now in its third year, allows students to rotate through different stations focused on physical activity, emotional well-being, and mental health awareness.
Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center has partnered with the Ohio Department of Health and the confidential youth cessation program “Live Vape Free.” The initiative provides one-on-one support with a trained quit coach who offers personalized assessments for students who want to stop vaping.
Six students presented their projects at the Rotary Club this week, selecting topics meaningful to them and analyzing them through the lens of the Four-Way Test. The test asks: "Is it the truth?" "Is it fair to all concerned?" "Will it build goodwill and better friendships?" and "Will it be beneficial to all concerned?"
Through the All-City Orchestra Concert, tonight's program combined the West, Liberty Arts and South Science eighth grade orchestras with the Lima Senior High School Orchestra as one unit.
Elida Middle School students preparing for their futures thanks to a new hands-on class. The "Career Connections" class is a new course that 7th and 8th grade students can take to prepare them for careers they are interested in. The course provides hands-on experience in a variety of careers such as sports medicine, engineering, robotics, and drone technology, just to name a few. According to school officials, the program was added so students become more prepared on what career they want to pursue at an earlier age so they don't have to wait until high school.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Liberty Arts Magnet School held their second annual "Spring Spotlight Open House" today.
Elida High School and Elida Middle School represent two of the 708 schools in Ohio, out of more than 2,000 schools that applied, to be awarded these grant funds. "We are grateful for the funding that is being provided so that we can continue to improve the safety and security of our school buildings for our students and staff. It will allow us to make improvements not only in the physical aspects of site security, but also improve network and cyber security as well.
