Check out the article in Wednesday's Morning Journal featuring some students from the Opportunity Center! (Photo courtesy of JD Creer).
https://www.morningjournalnews.com/news/local-news/2025/04/an-opportunity-to-study-newspapers/
Congratulations to Maureen Bone, a 7th grader at Beaver Local, who is this year's Columbiana County Spelling Bee Champion. She will move on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC at the end of May.
Congratulations to Joseph Duke, a 5th grader from East Liverpool, who was the 1st Runner Up; and Lucy Raymond, an 8th grader at United Local, who was the 2nd Runner Up.
(Photos courtesy of the Columbiana newspapers)
For more information and photos, please check out the Morning Journal, Salem News, or East Liverpool Review. https://www.salemnews.net/news/local-news/2025/03/gallery-2025-columbiana-county-spelling-bee/
January is School Board Recognition Month. Thanks to our Governing Board for their dedication and commitment to the CCESC, our students and staff, and our partner districts.
President- Richard Stoudt
Vice President- Marilyn Parkes
Board Members: Jackie Mercer, Robert Marra, and Paul Taylor
The county robotics competition scheduled for tonight, January 16th, at the CCCTC has been cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday, January 30th.
Who else is excited for the first snow of the season???
Congratulations to Kent State University Salem Campus (Jeff Christopher and John Stainer) and the OSU Extension Office (Audrey Dimmerling) for receiving Outstanding Community Leadership Awards at this year’s OESCA Recognition Program in Columbus. We appreciate your partnership in supporting programs and events for Columbiana County students.
Mr. Moyer's class, from the CCEOC, designed and constructed this amazing tribute to our armed forces in honor of Veterans Day. We thank you for your service.
CCCTC is hosting Trades & Treats today! 🎃
Columbiana County middle school aged students and their families are invited to attend CCCTC's Trades & Treats event TONIGHT at 6pm for trick or treat, lab tours, and program activities. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes!
A great time was had by all at this year's Kids STEAM University. Special thanks to all of our exhibitors, sponsors, student volunteers, and families and students that attended!
The students and staff at the CCEOC were treated to Kona Ice by a family to celebrate the 16th birthday of a fellow classmate. Happy Birthday and thanks for the afternoon treat!
Kids STEAM University is TOMORROW at the Kent State Campus from 9:30-2:00. Special thanks to our Bronze Sponsors MVMC and Salem City Health District for their support.
A FREE lunch will be provided by the Salem Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe and E & H ACE Hardware- Middleton.
Kids STEAM University is almost here! Special thanks to our Silver Sponsors: City Machine Technologies and Butech Bliss. See you on Saturday, September 7th from 9:30-2:00! Realm of the Reptile will be here from 11:30-12:30!
Kids STEAM University at the Kent State Salem campus is this Saturday! Special thanks to our Gold sponsors of this year's event: Williams and Case Insurance Agency, Heritage, and Family Recovery Center.
Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors of this year's Kids STEAM University: Humtown Products, Akron Children's Hospital, and Vista AST. See you on Saturday, September 7th from 9:30-2:00 at the Kent State Campus.
Ready to join in the fun?! Kids STEAM University is a little more than a week away! We hope that preschool-5th grade students can join us on Saturday, September 7th from 9:30-2:00 at the Kent State Salem campus. Realm of the Reptile will be here from 11:30-12:30, there will be lots of fun STEAM activities, and a free lunch will be available!
https://sites.google.com/ccesc.k12.oh.us/kids-stem-university-at-salem/home
There are still three seats available for OSU Extension's Science Fun Free Teacher Professional Development Day this Thursday! Visit go.osu.edu/sciencefun to register.
Congratulations to the Columbiana County ESC Business Advisory Council for earning a 3-star award for the 2023-2024 school year. The BAC works hard to facilitate strong career connections for all students . Want to know more about the BAC? https://www.ccesc.k12.oh.us/page/bac
Congratulations to our Treasurer Lucas Cooper and our financial department staff Alex Bailey and Shelly Smith who were presented the Ohio Auditor of State Award. Jennifer Drlik, regional rep from the state Auditor's Office, stopped by to present the award to our team.
The CCEOC held its annual graduation ceremony last week. The 2024 graduates being honored were Caleb Collins (Salem), Matthew Matthews (Crestview), James Sturgell (Salem), and Kolton Thomas (East Palestine). The commencement speaker was the Lisbon Mayor, Peter Wilson. Congratulations to our wonderful students. We are so proud of you.
Congrats to our own Shelly Smith who graduated from Leadership Columbiana County tonight! Shelly served as the treasurer for the group project, and the class of 2024 raised over $12,000 for suicide prevention and awareness. The ESC is a proud member and participant in Leadership Columbiana County.
