LEETONIA The Leetonia High School and Elementary School have been recognized as Purple Star schools from 2023 through 2026. Superintendent Dennis Dunham explained that the Ohio Department of Education presents the Purple Star Award to schools that show eager commitment to ensuring Ohio’s military connected children receive the support required to “ensure their unique […]
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LEETONIA The Leetonia school district is now offering a before and after school care program for elementary students.
Schools Superintendent Dennis Dunham this week told the school board the program is a free service offered for students in grades kindergarten through six for parents who need assistance before and/or after school hours. The program is available 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. weekdays.
Dunham noted the current only requires a coordinator, but an aide will be available if numbers increase.
The board then approved Mike Frenger as program coordinator for the remainder of the school year, effective Jan. 14 at $25 per hour and Rick Davis as aide.