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🎉 2025 Brown Local School Board Appreciation 🎉 Check out our Brown Local "Superhero" BOE Appreciation Video! https://www.wevideo.com/view/3696937945

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. QUOTE OF THE DAY: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” It’s Exploratory TUESDAY TODAY – Please take attendance first thing this morning before excusing students to Exploratory Sessions. Thank you. Spring pictures for Grades 6 through 11 are set for THIS Thursday, February 13th. Picture order forms are available in the office. Spring pictures will be taken only if you have paid or have a picture order form completed. TOMORROW, February 12th, ALL 9th grade and 11th grade will attend the North Canton Hoover Opportunity Fair. The bus will leave Malvern at 11:15am. You will eat lunch here. Please dress in business casual attire. Any middle school student interested in playing baseball or softball, see Mrs. Wagner or Mrs. McCamon for a flyer with the registration information. Deadline to sign up is February 23. This week we will have a spirit week to celebrate Kindness Week. Tomorrow, wear your Hawaiian shirt or floral. Say “Aloha” to kindness. Good luck to our high school boys basketball teams tonight at Zanesville Rosecrans. Today for lunch: mozzarella cheesy bread, and many other delicious food items.

It’s a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet! 🏀 The Lady Hornets closed out the regular season in style, securing a 50-45 victory over Toronto! 🔥👏 💥 Ella Debo led the charge with 18 points, while Addy Mitchell added 13 to help lift the team to an impressive 13-9 regular season record! Way to finish strong, ladies! On to the OHSAA Tournament this Saturday! ⚡️ #MalvernPride #GoHornets 🏀

#MalvernPride Weekly Communication and Leadership Update: https://www.wevideo.com/view/3697512881

Our 8th grade science students got creative with genetics! They designed their own bugs using different genotypes and explored how dominant and recessive traits were passed down through generations. A fun and hands-on way to learn about heredity! #ScienceInAction #Genetics

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: Monday, Feb 10, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Success is a journey, not a destination.” Spring pictures for Grades 6 through 11 are set for NEXT Thursday, February 13th. Picture order forms are available in the office. The National Honors Society meeting will be rescheduled for TODAY Monday, February 10th during 5A in Mr. Betsa’s room 225. All NHS members are required to attend. Any middle school student interested in playing baseball or softball, see Mrs. Wagner or Mrs. McCamon for a flyer with the registration information. The deadline to sign up is February 23. This week, we will have a spirit week to celebrate Kindness Week. Tuesday’s theme will be “Malvern Hornets Spread Kindness” . Wear green or Hornet gear. Good luck to our high school girls' basketball team tonight in Toronto! Today for lunch: mini corn dogs, sloppy joe sandwich, and many other delicious food items.

📸 Spring Picture Day Alert! Malvern Middle & High School’s Spring Picture Day is coming up! Mark your calendars: 📅 Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 🆔 Picture Day ID: EVTVFWXGQ 🌐 Order Online: mylifetouch.com Don’t forget to dress your best! #PictureDay #MalvernMSHS

🥇 IVC North Champions! 🏆 The Malvern Hornets defeat TCC 66-48 to claim our 6th straight IVC North Championship! 🔥 57 consecutive IVC North victories 🔥 Varsity record: 17-3🔥 JV stays undefeated at 18-0 It’s a GREAT day to be a Malvern Hornet! 🏀 Go Hornets! #MalvernPride #Champions #HornetStrong

💚 What A #MalvernPride Senior Class!! They are AMAZING! Cheerleading Porshe Buchman - Porsche is with her parents, Hollee and William Buchman. Porsche is a 3 year letter winner in Cheerleading. She participates in the Health Technology program at RG Drage Career Center. After high school graduation in the spring, Porsche plans to enlist in the Marine Corp. Cheerleader Porshe Buchman Leah Irvine - Leah is with her parents, Melanie Kidder, Kevin Irvine, and Rusty Brown. Leah is a 2 year letter winner in cheerleading and cross country, and a 3 year letter winner in track. She is Secretary of the National Honor Society, Secretary of the Foreign Culture Club and a member of the HER Club. Leah is a peer partner and worked in the high school office. In her spare time, she takes college credit plus classes for college. After high school graduation in the spring, Leah plans to attend Kent State University and major in Business. Cheerleader Leah Irvine Melia Kerns - Melia is escorted onto the court this evening by her parents, Melinda Mocher and John Kerns. Melia will earn her 2 year letter in cheerleading. She is also a letter winner in track. Melia is a member of the HER Club, Foreign Culture Club, National Honor Society, Science Club, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. She worked in the high school office and helped with the Back Pack program here at Malvern. Melia also takes college credit classes for college. After high school graduation, she plans to attend West Liberty University for Dental Hygiene and minor in Business. Cheerleader Melia Kerns Rayne Theiss - Rayne is walking with her mother and step-father, Sheri and Jeff Verboski and her grandparents, Linda and Charlie Theiss. Rayne is 3 year letter winner in Cheerleading and a 4 year letter winner in Cross Country. She will letter for the 4th time in track in the spring. Rayne participates in the Health Technology program at RG Drage Career Center. After high school graduation, She plans to receive her Associate’s Degree in Radiology. Cheerleader Rayne Theiss Basketball Evan Debo - Evan is escorted onto the court this evening by his parents, Jayme and Chris Debo. Evan is a 2 year letter winner in basketball, and will be a 4 year letter winner track in the spring, where he was an IVC Honorable Mention selection a year ago. Evan is a member of the National Honor Society and Big Brothers/Big Sisters here at Malvern. He plans to attend The Ohio State University, majoring in Finance. Coach Tucci says, Evan has been a tremendous teammate for our Hornets. He has settled into an important role off the bench for us. He has made some big shots for us, and he always gives 100% effort. Evan is such a great kid, and he is so valuable to our team. #30 Evan Debo Jordin Detchon - Jordin is with his parents, Barbara and Mike Detchon. Jordin is a 2 year letter winner in basketball and a 2 year letter winner in football, where he was named to the IVC 2nd Team in the fall. Jordin also lettered 1 year in track. He plans to enter the workforce after graduation. Coach Tucci says, Jordin has played basketball for Malvern since the 4th grade. His improvement every year has been fun to watch. I remember him being a little guy, and now he is playing in the post. Jordin is a tremendous rebounder and defender for the Hornets. He has helped us win a lot of games. #20 Jordin Detchon Drake Hutchison - Drake is walking with his parents, Rockell and Andy Hutchison. Drake is a 3 year letter winner in basketball, where he was an East District Honorable Mention selection a year ago, a 4 year letter winner in football, where he earned 1st Team honors in the IVC and East District in the fall. Drake also lettered twice in baseball. He plans to attend college and major in Business after high school graduation in the spring. Coach Tucci says, This is the end of an era, as Drake is the last of the Hutchison boys to play for the Hornets. Drake was the 6th man on last year’s undefeated team. He has really dedicated himself to basketball, and his hard work has paid off. He runs our show, and he currently leads the area in assists per game. He has improved defensively. It is gonna be strange next year without one of Andy and Turtle’s boys out here leading the Hornets. #10 Drake Hutchison Braidon Miller - Braidon is with his parents, Holly and Steve Miller. Braidon will be a 4 year letter winner in basketball and earned 3 letters in football, where he was named to the All Ohio 2nd Team in the fall. Braidon will also letter for the 4th time in baseball in the spring, where he earned 2nd Team District honors a year ago. After graduation from Malvern High School, Braidon would like to study Business and continue playing football at the college level. Coach Tucci says, What a great addition to the squad Braidon has been! I remember him saying that basketball was his worst sport, but he really liked it and wanted to play. I am so glad he played. He simply changes the game on the defensive end. His rebounding and blocked shots have set the tone for us this season. He is such a great kid, and he has really blended right in with the other players. That says a lot about him, but in all seriousness, that says a lot about our guys as well. #24 Braidon Miller Rodney Smith - Rodney is escorted onto the court this evening by his parents, Kathy and Mike Earl. Rodney is a 3 year letter winner in basketball, where he was a 2nd Team IVC and East District selection a year ago. Rodney earned 4 letters in football, where he was named All Ohio 1st Team and selected to play in the All Ohio North/South All Star game in the spring. Rodney also earned a letter in baseball and track. After high school graduation, he plans to attend Ashland University, majoring in Business Marketing, and continue his football career. Coach Tucci says, Rodney has certainly left his mark in football and basketball at Malvern High School. He has achieved a lot of individual awards for his stellar performances. This year, Rodney has developed into our leading scorer. He is averaging 17.6 points per game, and he currently has 882 career points. I am so proud of Rodney, and I hope he continues to play at a high level. #11 Rodney Smith Eric Swain - Eric is walking with his parents, Jane and Roger Swain, along with his sisters’, Courtney and Stephanie. Eric is a 2 year letter winner in basketball and will earn his 4th letter in track in the spring, where he was the team’s Hornet Award winner a year ago. Eric is a member of the National Honor Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Pleasant Grove Chapel. After graduation, he plans to attend either the Ohio State University or Kent State University to major in Educational Psychology. Coach Tucci says, Eric has continued to grow as a player throughout his career. He is a very good, under the radar, defensive player and ball handler. Eric has the ability to score points in bunches. His presence at the 3 point line has created space for for Drake and Rodney to make their drives to the basket. His big 3 pointers helped the Hornets beat Minerva for the 15th straight year! I am so proud of the all around player that Eric has become. #3 Eric Swain Jared Witherow - Jared is with his parents, Stephanie and Jeremy Witherow. Jared is a 3 year letter winner in basketball, where he earned IVC Honorable Mention last year, a 4 year letter winner in football, where he was the IVC North Player of the Year in the fall. Jared also earned 2 letters in baseball. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Peer Partners, and a member of the Lighthouse Team. Jared also takes college credit classes here at Malvern. After graduation from high school, he intends to attend college and double major in History and Art History. He plans to pursue a career in the Museum field. Coach Tucci says, Jared is the straw that stirs the drink for the Hornets. His relentless style of play has been a key factor in the success of the Hornets for the last 3 years. He is so unselfish and always puts the team first. An example of that is he volunteered to come off the bench tonight, so that the other seniors could get a start on senior Night. What a kid! #22 Jared Witherow Coach Tucci says, these 7 seniors will always have a special place in my heart. They are extremely great guys. They are all good students, and they all have such bright futures. I am so proud of each and every one of them. In the last 3 years, the Malvern Hornets have a record of 67-6. Their record in this gym is 32-1. Wow! What a group of winners!!! We want to wish our senior basketball players and cheerleaders the best of luck during the postseason basketball tournament and the remainder of their senior year at Malvern High School and RG Drage Career Center.

🏀 Huge thanks to Malvern Branch Library for sponsoring an awesome after-school pep rally at Malvern Elementary! We mixed learning with basketball for an unforgettable afternoon. Go Hornets! #MalvernPride Carroll County District Library - Malvern Branch

Malvern, Ohio Celebrates School Counselor Appreciation Day Malvern, OH – Today, Brown Local Schools proudly celebrated Ohio School Counselor Appreciation Day, recognizing the invaluable contributions of our school counselors in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. School counselors play a vital role in the Whole Child Framework, ensuring that students receive the guidance and support they need to succeed in academics, develop strong social skills, manage their behavior, and maintain good mental health. At Brown Local Schools, our counselors go above and beyond to meet the needs of every student, fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment. What is National School Counseling Week? Observed annually during the first full week of February, National School Counseling Week highlights the essential role of school counselors in student success. This week serves as an opportunity to: • Honor the contributions of school counselors. • Recognize the positive impact they have on students’ personal growth and well-being. • Highlight their role in helping students achieve academic success and plan for future careers. Recognizing Our Counselors At Brown Local Schools, we are fortunate to have an exceptional team of professionals dedicated to student success: • Lauren Wagner – School Guidance Counselor • Ashley Dorr – School Guidance Counselor & CARE Team Support Specialist • Tara Bowe – Springvale Health Support • Myla Rockaway – Pathway Caring for Children Each of these individuals plays a critical role in supporting our students, providing resources, guidance, and care to help them navigate the challenges of school and life. A Heartfelt Thank You We extend our deepest gratitude to our school counselors for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students. Your work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do to make Brown Local Schools a place where students can thrive. Thank you for making a difference!

Malvern’s Witherow, Smith Honored at Ohio North/South Classic Luncheon Columbus , OH – Malvern High School standouts Jared Witherow and Rodney Smith received special recognition today at the 80th Ohio North/South Classic All-Star Football Game Luncheon. The two seniors will proudly represent Malvern on the South team in this year’s prestigious all-star matchup, set for Saturday, April 26, at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. Witherow and Smith make history as the first Malvern football players selected for the North/South Classic since 2001, marking a major milestone for the Hornets’ program. Adding to the excitement, Malvern’s head coach, Matt Chiurco, will serve as part of the South team’s coaching staff. “We’re incredibly proud of Jared and Rodney for earning this opportunity,” said Coach Chiurco. “It’s a huge honor, not just for them, but for our entire program. We can’t wait to see them compete.” Tickets for the game will be available online in the coming weeks for $10, and fans are encouraged to come out and support Malvern’s stars in action.

MALVERN MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY IS: Thursday, Feb 7, 2025 GOOD MORNING. At this time, please stand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Your education is a dress rehearsal for the life you want to lead." Spring pictures for Grades 6 through 11 are set for NEXT Thursday, February 13th. Picture order forms are available in the office. The National Honors Society meeting will be rescheduled for Monday, February 10th during 5A in Mr. Betsa's room 225. All NHS members are required to attend. Any middle school student interested in playing baseball or softball, see Mrs. Wagner or Mrs. McCamon for a flyer with the registration information. The deadline to sign up is February 23. All choir students will need to bring a pencil with them to class today. Next week, we will have a spirit week to celebrate Kindness Week. Monday's theme will be "Dream of Kindness". Wear your pajamas and thank a teacher or staff member today! Good luck to our junior high wrestling team at Claymont tonight at 5PM Good luck to our High school boys' basketball team at home tonight vs TCC game time is 6 P.M. Congratulations to our senior players who will be recognized at tonight's game. Today for lunch: mozzarella sticks, meat and cheese stromboli, and many other delicious food items.

🏀Congratulations to the #MalvernPride 7th Grade Girls—IVC Runner-Up! The Hornets battled hard in the championship game against Strasburg and finished the season strong. The future is bright for this team and program! Go Hornets!

🏀It’s a GREAT day to be a Malvern Hornet! 🏆 Congratulations to the #MalvernPride 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team—IVC North Champions! 🏆 The Hornets took down East Canton in a hard-fought 42-38 battle! The future of Malvern Boys Basketball is shining bright! 🌟 Keep up the hard work! #GoHornets #Champions

🔥 Huge Night for Malvern Hornets Basketball! 🔥 🏀 Double Header at the Hornet Gym in Malvern: 🕠 5:30 PM – IVC 8th Grade Boys Championship 🕖 7:00 PM – Red-Hot Malvern Varsity Girls vs. Newcomerstown for 2nd Place in IVC North! 🏆 7th Grade Girls play for a Championship at 5:30 PM in Newcomerstown! Let’s PACK THE GYM and cheer on our Hornets! 💚🏀 #GoHornets #HornetPride

🚨 School Closure Alert 🚨 Due to icy road conditions, all Brown Local Schools are CLOSED today, Thursday, February 6th. Stay safe! Go Hornets!

🌟 We had a fantastic and productive day with our #MalvernPride Lighthouse Leadership Team, Staff, and Coach! Students took the lead, presenting school improvement ideas and setting goals in key areas: ✅ Strengthening the home-school connection ✅ Boosting student attendance & achievement ✅ Increasing academic ownership & motivation Excited to roll out these initiatives in the second semester! Let’s go, Hornets! #StudentLeadership

🏆🤖 #MalvernPride Middle School STEM Robotics Contest—Congrats to our champion, Liam Cruise! While Liam was a bit camera shy, he wanted to show off his amazing Robotics Car. Great job, Liam! Go Hornets! 🎉 #STEM #Robotics

💚 It’s a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet! 🏀 #MalvernPride 7th Grade Girls Basketball takes down Newcomerstown 25-14 in the IVC North Tournament Semifinals! Next up: Championship Game this Thursday at 5:30 PM in Newcomerstown! Let’s Go, Hornets! 💚🏆#GoHornets #IVCChampionship