
#1-ranked Olentangy
School District has their first day of school on Wednesday, August 17th,
and is where you can check out programs of interest in the well-known Olentangy
Academy. Their ACT program supports students with special needs after
graduation, and the mentorship program here allows seniors from the area's 3
high schools to explore potential career options.
#2 ranked Grandview Heights Schools was
back in school on Monday August 15th, and was proud to move up 733
places in National Rankings over the last year. An out-of-this-world girls
volleyball team, AP participation rates at 58%, and an acclaimed gifted
services program are all well-known traits of this district.
#3 ranked Upper
Arlington Schools begins on Wednesday, August 17th, and has been
building a tradition of excellence for nearly 100 years. The middle school
opportunities offer students meaningful service-learning and very real-world
instructional opportunities, and more than 50 student clubs and activities.

#5 ranked New
Albany Plain Local Schools has their first day this Thursday August 18th,
where students will come in droves to start an exciting new year. With a
top-notch gifted services department and first-rate athletic facilities, many
are going to be more then excited to return to the New Albany district this
year.
#6 ranked Bexley
Schools begins classes on Wednesday, August 17th, and this year
has many exciting projects that received grants such as the School Climate
Committee. Also this year, all three elementary school principals requested
help from a guest speaker who is an expert in bullying, and will no doubt
enrich the students with some vital info on the topic.
#7 ranked Jonathan
Alder local school district has their first day on Wednesday, August 17th,
and their k-12 curriculum has been aligned with Ohio's new learning standards,
and the Common Core state standards. A huge and caring staff, a particular
passion for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and a focus during the last
year on the overall student experience makes this a standout district to be in
for 2016.
#8 ranked Gahanna-Jefferson
Public Schools begins their classes on Wednesday August 17th,
and this year promises to be much more than exciting. Last year after a year of
preparation, four students in Eastland-Fairfield’s
Bioscience Technologies program placed in the top 10 in the Public Service
Announcement Team competition in Nashville, Tenn, and Lincoln High School's
television production program won several 2016 student production awards.

#10
ranked Fairbanks Local Schools also begins on Wednesday, August 17th,
and here you will find a staff of professionals with higher-than-average
expectations for students, that will always to the extra mile to make them
successful and great citizens. The high school has been recognized on the
state's report card as an “excellent” high school since 1999, and a location
that forever carries on the tradition of “Panther Pride”.
#11
ranked Westerville City Schools begin classes just a day later then many
others, on Thursday August 18th. Serving a very diverse 52-square
mile area in northeastern Franklin and southern Delaware county, and educates
approximately 14,700 students. This district regularly earns the “What Parents
Want” education distinction from SchoolMatch, which recognizes districts
providing the balance that parents want their children exposed to.
#12
ranked Canal Winchester district begins their first day of school on
August 17th, and curriculum directors Cyndi Toledo along with Deb
Finck are at the helm on a daily basis to monitor what's best for the students
here at the education center. Outstanding media centers and extremely
well-coordinated efforts for those with
special needs are always on tap here within this district.
#13
ranked Johnstown-Monroe Local School District excitedly kicks off their
2016 year on August 24, with a high school open house the day before that to
get everyone acclimated for the season. Maxpreps, PLEDGE IT, and St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital are involved here with a passion, encouraging high
schools to begin a campaign against pediatric cancer, with the “Touchdowns
Against Cancer” Campaign.

#15
ranked Hilliard City Schools District gets ready for an exciting 2016
season on Wednesday, August 17th. With 1,000 new students expected
over the next five years and a front line focus on back to school safety, there
are wonderful things happening here such as the “Explain Everything” program,
where students type peer reviews into a Canvas system that helps immensely with
self-critique, and different styles of learning.
#16
ranked Marysville Schools District has their first day of classes on
Tuesday, August 16th, and is going to heartily enjoy the fruits of a
new stadium under construction this year.

#18
Ranked Big Walnut school district begins the year on Wednesday, August
17th, and everyone here is looking forward to a stellar season for
the girls' varsity volleyball along with a very heavy-hitting boys varsity golf
team making waves this year.

#20
ranked Worthington School District begins their first day of classes on
Wednesday August 17th, and features top-ranked programs for AP
classes, IB program, Entrepreneurial Business, STEM, Blended Learning, and
College Credit Plus.

#22
ranked Jefferson Local Schools begins their year in 2016 on August 22.
Curriculum coordinator Joan Scofield takes it upon herself to make sure that
students are ready for standardized tests in their entirety, and are ready for
anything the world hands to them on the spot.
#23
ranked Delaware City School District begins their year on Wednesday,
August 17, and this high-flying district had the privilege of the class of 2014
receiving nearly $2 million in scholarships from colleges and universities.
Over 70% of seniors pursue post-secondary training at two or four-year colleges
to better their opportunities and futures.

#25
ranked Northridge Local School District begins classes for the 2016 year
next Monday, August 22, and the legendary Vikings will be offering athletic
season passes over the next few weeks for everyone who wants to get in on the
action, and the youth football camp has brought back many positive thoughts and
plans for the futures since their drills this summer.

#27
ranked Southwest Licking Local School district begins this year on both
the 22nd and 23rd of August, and all of the educators
here are excited to give 110% for every student that walks in the door. The
Watkins Memorial Athletic Department now has the ability to access all schedules
from a mobile device, and it will provide up-to-date information regarding
schedule changes as they occur.

#29
ranked Groveport Madison Schools District starts their exciting school
year on Wednesday, August 17, and principal Tricia Faulkner of Madison
Elementary has been hailed as an individual that will never stop advocating for
her students, and has a burning desire to make sure every single one is able to
obtain the very best things out of life.
#30
ranked Whitehall School District had their first day of school begin on
August 16th, and they are excited to begin this year with Rosemore
ESL teacher Sonja Dill being selected nationwide out of over 160 applicants to
participate in the Panama Teacher Match in Panama City. This is a very awesome
and dynamic program that connects people and organizations across borders to
change lives and serve through deep bonds and partnerships.
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