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Beautify Grafton Midview Schools honored

Midview Local Schools is proud to announce that, for
Village Of Grafton Fall Festival the second year in a row, the district has been recognized as
a 2021-2022 Project Lead the Way Distinguished District for
Please mark your calendar for the Village of Grafton Fall their commitment to increasing student access, engagement
Festival to be held on October 1, at Willow Park, from 9 a.m.- and achievement in science, technology, engineering and math
5 p.m. The LaGrange Engine Club will have their “old-time” (STEM) programming. Midview is one of only 13 districts in
vehicles on site, as well as other displays. The Village is in the nation to earn such an honor and the only such school dis-
the process of organizing a Farmers Market, Crafters and food trict in Ohio.
Vendors for the festival. If you would like to participate in the PLTW is a nonprofit organization that develops STEM cur-
Fall Festival, please complete the Craft and Farmer’s Market ricula for elementary, middle and high schools across the U.S.
Vendor form that can be found on the Village’s website, www. Through PLTW programs, students develop STEM knowledge,
villageofgrafton.org, or call the Town Hall at 926-2401 ext. #2 as well as in-demand, transportable skills they will use both in
for more information. school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they
take.
Trash To Treasure event “Our staff and students at Midview Local Schools contin-
ue to show our community how hard work and dedication can
Grafton’s annual “Trash to Treasure” will be held on Sat- lead to success,” said Dr. Bruce Willingham, Superintendent at
urday, June 11, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This village-wide garage Midview Local Schools. “The PLTW program has been a staple
sale is always popular and draws many visitors to the village in our district over the last few years, and we’re proud of the
seeking personal treasures. Please mark your calendars and get work our students have done, growing in areas of science and
ready to enjoy a fun day in the Village. engineering.”
All five Midview schools have been recognized in their re-
Street Sweeping in the Village spective categories, with Midview West Elementary and Mid-
view North Elementary joining just eight other Ohio schools
as PLTW Distinguished Launch Schools. Under the Launch
The Village of Grafton streets are scheduled to be cleaned School program, PreK-Grade 5 students can tap into their ex-
on June 9 & 10. Please have parked vehicles removed from ploratory nature, engaging in learning that feels like play.
streets by 7 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation. Midview East Intermediate and Midview Middle School
were two of only five Ohio schools to earn the PLTW Distin-
Dean’s List guished Gateway School award, expanding on the Launch de-
sign by providing more opportunities for students to engage,
excite and collaborate on STEM-centric projects.
Dean’s List recognition is awarded each semester to stu- Midview High School is one of 191 U.S. high schools to
dents who, during the semester, complete 12 or more hours of receive the Distinguished High School award, recognizing the
graded coursework at Hiram College with a semester GPA of school’s efforts in engaging students in real-world challenges
3.6 or better. On May 21, members of Boy Scouts from Troop based in areas of computer science, biomedical science and en-
Local students on the Dean’s List include: the Grafton Grangers 4-H #152 held a work day at VFW gineering.
Abigail Bernhardt of North Ridgeville; Nicholas Ceh of Club, Grafton-Midview Hot Post #3341 on Huron Street. “Our students have benefited greatly from the PLTW pro-
Grafton; Alexis Kaspar of Elyria; Andrew Kuch of Grafton; Stove and Midview Key Many Grafton businesses gram,” said Dr. Frank Major, Assistant Superintendent at Mid-
Madison Russell of North Ridgeville; and Ryan Streator of Club, along with their fam- also participated by planting view. “Our teachers have been tremendous, and this is a terrific
North Ridgeville. ilies, and employees of the flowers and working to beau- and well-deserved honor for them. We’re so appreciative of the
Congratulations! Village and other Village tify their properties. programming and how it has provided our students with the
representatives participated Thank you to everyone
in the annual Lorain County who participated and worked knowledge and skills necessary to succeed beyond the class-
room, in whatever career path they may choose.”
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Beautiful Day event. very hard to improve and visit www.midviewk12.org.
For more information on Midview Local Schools, please
beautify our community and
Flowers were planted at
the entrances to North Park
morrow.”
and Willow Park and mulch showcase the “Grafton of To- GRAFTON NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
was placed around the trees in
SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM Memory Lane. The landscap-
ing around town hall on Main
Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with Street was weeded and mulch
programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post was placed in these beds and
3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton around the Police and Fire de-
The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels partments and the Bell Tower
drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829. on Chestnut Street. Flowers
were also planted in these lo-
These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE. cations. The area around the
6/7 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being gazebo in Bicentennial Park ®
was weeded and mulched and
instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit decorated with hanging flow-
and juice for participants. er baskets and other flowers. The Personal Plumber
6/9 at 5:30 pm Senior Dinner for those that signed Hanging baskets and Home-
up. CANCELLATIONS FOR DINNER MUST BE town Hero banners honoring
MADE BEFORE NOON. those who have served our 440-324-4321
country were hung along
6/14 at 2:00 pm Senior Main Street.
Exercise Class being or 330-721-0680
instructed by Debi’s
Personal Training with fruit
and juice for participants.
• If you have questions on these programs, please contact
the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
• The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special Licensed, Bonded, Insured Technicians Providing:
occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
Manager for additional information.
•Sewer/Drain Cleaning •Senior Discounts
Grafton •Electronic Locating •Moen Faucets
•TV/Camera Inspection
•Water Lines
Trash to Treasure •High Pressure Jet /Gas Lines
•Zoeller Sump Pumps
Cleaning
•Excavating and Repair •In-Sink-Erator Disposals
VILLAGE •Bathroom/Kitchen •Ruud/Rheem Water
Remodeling
Heaters
WIDE

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