Second issue of "Medina County Schools Update". A newsletter series for Medina County citizens.
Our goal is to make our schools stronger, more efficient, and better able to support students through collaboration and facilitate educational excellence and equity by providing resources, professional development, and support services that empower educators and students to achieve their full potential.
Students wishing to accelerate graduation or those looking to recover lost credits may participate and benefit through our Summer School / Online Anytime School. These programs allows students to pursue classes and credits toward their diplomas from their homes 24/7. The Internet learning experience provides student with virtually unlimited access to information and ideas, while the certified staff assists students in the learning process. More information.
47 out of the 50 registered drivers competed on October 4, 2025 at Crestview Local Schools in Richland County. They took a written test and drove through an obstacle course which included pick up and drop offs, railroad crossing, left hand turn, offset street, diminishing clearance, forward stop line, forward and reverse serpentine, and a find the defect pre-trip of the bus.
The top six:
Debbie Burns - Orange
Shannon SantaMaria - Orange
Teresa Jaszczak - Orange
Debbie Becker - Orange
Margaret Cleveland - Solon
George Lee - Loundonville/Perrysville
These drivers will be heading to Olentangy's Berlin High School on Saturday, October 18th for the State ROAD-E-O Competition.
Special shout out to our first place winner, Debbie Burns from Orange Schools who scored a perfect score!
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The Educational Service Center (ESC) of Medina County is pleased to announce this year’s award winners of the “Best of Medina County” High School Art Show.
Addison Dressel, a graduating senior from Medina High School has been awarded Best of Show for her “Two Sides of the Same Coin” drawing. As such, she will receive a $300 award from the ESC, sponsored by George and Mary Marg Marquis. Her high school art teacher is Lauren Smith. Addison’s art teacher has this to say about her: Her love for art is evident in her ongoing involvement in the arts, taking almost every art course at MHS and volunteering her talents in the community through Art Club. Addison recently submitted her art portfolio for the AP Drawing Exam, where she created a beautiful body of artwork featuring many self-portraits and portraits of her family and friends. Over the years, she has received recognition for her exceptional skills through various art awards, including Scholastic Gold and Silver Keys, Best of Show at the county fair for two consecutive years, and, most recently, 3rd place in this year’s MCAL Senior Portfolio Show. Next year, Addison will attend Bowling Green State University to major in art history. She aspires to find a future career that allows her to continue using her passion for the arts.
Daniel Simpson, EL (English Learner) Coordinator at Highland Local Schools, was named the recipient of the 2025 Carl W. Breyley Distinguished Service Award.
This award is given annually to an ESC employee for outstanding service and achievement in their position. Dan was nominated by Deb Yorko, Director of Pupil Services at Highland Local Schools and chosen by the ESC Governing Board.
Brenda Zacharias was recognized for 45 years of service at the annual ESC Staff Recognition Celebration on April 28, 2025. Beginning her career at the ESC in February of 1980, Brenda has worked within multiple departments including the special education, gifted, and nursing departments as well as supporting all of the countywide fine arts programs. Brenda’s kind and joyful nature, along with her commitment and dedication to the ESC, sets an example for all of us!
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Click Here for information on substitute teaching for the following Medina County Schools: Buckeye Local, Cloverleaf Local, Highland Local, Medina City, and the Medina County Career Center
