Crestview

Have a safe and happy summer!

The Clayton Blust award plaque is down from the wall in preparation for recognizing two outstanding 8th Graders next week who will take their place in this Crestview legacy that dates back to 1966.

We couldn't do it without our dedicated team of bus drivers. This crew carries the heavy responsibility of getting our students to school, trips, and events safely all year long. Happy Ohio School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

6th grade Outdoor Ed week weather couldn't be any more amazing!

Without question, we are so very fortunate to have the best secretaries around! We want to wish them all a very happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Wear purple tomorrow, April 23, as Crestview celebrates our Military Families! #purpleup4militarykids

Save the date! Crestview NHS will be hosting an End of Year Celebration for the Crestview community on May 22nd from 5-8pm at Scott Bailey Memorial Field! Attractions will include: - Bounce House Obstacle Course - Face Painting - Photos with our Cougar Mascot - Food Trucks - Raffle Baskets - & more! This event is funded in part by the NASSP Student Service Grant Program sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) & The Allstate Foundation. Thanks to them for their support!

Crestview Families: Quality Assurance class for students showing at the Ashland or Richland Co fairs will take place in the High School Media Center at 3:15 on Thursday, April 10. Students need to turn a note into the middle school office or elementary office if they plan to get off the bus at the high school for the event.

Cornhole Champs in Mr. Goon's 8th Grade Personal Fitness: 1st Period- Gavin W. and Miles S.; 2nd Period- Bentley N. and Kaymen D.

**You're Invited to Artapolooza!** Join us for an exciting weekend of art and creativity at Artapolooza! The galleries will be open all weekend, showcasing local talent and featuring some amazing entries. **Event Highlights:** - Area schools will be showcasing their students' artwork. - Don't miss the Richland School of Academic Arts Dance group performance at 2:00 PM on Saturday in Artist Hall. **Gallery Hours:** - **Saturday:** 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - **Sunday:** 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - **Monday to Wednesday:** 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Best of all, there is no cost to visit! A special thank you to our sponsors Schmidt Security Pro and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for making this event possible. We can't wait to see you there!

In a commitment to student safety, the Ohio Legislature has enacted legislation requiring schools to publish information for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line on student portals, planners, and ID badges. Middle and high school students will see this information on familiar platforms, such as Canvas, Clever, and the school website, as well as any new student ID tags issued in the future.

Mid-Ohio's annual Artapolooza event will feature student art from across the area, including select pieces from middle and high school students. The event runs from April 4 to April 9. Gallery Hours Friday, April 4, 8:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Monday, April 7, 8:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 8:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 8:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center 890 West Fourth Street Mansfield, Ohio 44906

Congratulations to Jack R. for being the fastest ever (8 sessions) to achieve 26.2 miles worth of distance on Lap Tracker in Mr. Goon's 8th grade Personal Fitness class! Great job Jack!

Quick update, as there was a typo on the first message about state testing. The dates are below, and we have added our science testing dates. Please make sure your students are well rested and have a good breakfast. ELA: 3/25 & 3/26 Math: 4/2 & 4/3 5th & 8th Science: 4/8 & 4/9 Go Cougars! - Mr. Kinnard

FYI- Report cards were given to students this morning so be looking for those tonight.

Middle school state testing dates are right around the corner! Our first group of testing will be ELA and Math. Testing begins by 8 am on each of the below dates: 3/25 & 3/26: ELA 4/1 & 4/2: Math Please note that after testing classes will be on a 2-hour delay on each of these testing dates. Bus routes will run on their REGULAR school day times. Students are not to have their cell phones during testing. Cell phones will have to be in lockers, or turned off and on the teacher’s desk. It is important that students who are testing are in attendance and on time each day. Students should be well-rested and eat breakfast either at home or eat the breakfast served in our cafeteria each morning before testing. If you have any questions, please contact the middle school office. Good luck to all of our students who worked hard preparing for these important assessments! Go Cougars! Mr. Kinnard

Mr. Goon's Personal Fitness Class has been busy with some impressive competitions. Check out these event Champions! Bowling: 1st Period- Corey G. and 2nd Period- Jett E. Hockey: 1st Period- The Maple Leafs (Corey G., Jocelyn H., Ayden M., and Gavin W.); 2nd Period- The Panthers (Taylor L., Bentley N., and Dexter A.) Barrel Ball: 1st Period- Jack R. defeated Ben S. in the championship match; 2nd Period- Jett E. defeated Bentley N. in the championship match

Friday theme alert: Tomorrow's theme is Favorite College or University Day

Order your Middle School Yearbook by Monday, March 3, to guarantee your copy!

Staff Spotlight for Mrs. Keener