Congratulations to the Hiland FFA Soil Judging teams! The Rural Team of Emily Wise, Ethan Wise, Quincy Schneider, and Dane Gerber placed 1st, while Kaitlyn Winterborne place 1st individual in the Urban judging.
October is National Principals Month, and we’re proud to recognize our building principals. Thank you for the leadership, guidance, and support you bring to the East Holmes School District!
Reminder: There will be a 2-hour early dismissal for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24.
Reminder: There will be a 2-hour early dismissal for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24.
We are proud to announce that East Holmes received an overall 3.5-star rating on the 2025 Ohio School Report Card. This achievement reflects the dedication of our students, staff, and community in meeting state standards and living out our mission to Inspire. Prepare. Challenge.
If you would like to sign up for the Hiland Blood Drive, call the school office.
We’re excited to announce the addition of a Calming Room at Hiland, a new space designed to help students manage stress, reset, and return to learning focused and refreshed. This resource is available for the 2025–2026 school year.
Friday, Sept. 19 – Homecoming Activities Bell Schedule. Please see the adjusted schedule for the day as we get ready to celebrate Homecoming!
It’s Homecoming Spirit Week, Hawks! Let’s pack the halls with school spirit and show up for every theme day. GO HAWKS!
Meet our counselors for the 2025-2026 school year! Through partnerships with The Village Network and Anazao Community Partners, we provide school-based mental health services to support students in navigating challenges, building resilience, and thriving both in and out of the classroom.
East Holmes Local Schools is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students. Through partnerships with The Village Network and Anazao Community Partners, we offer school-based mental health services to help students navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive in and out of the classroom.
Parents can access a range of support for their students, including weekly or biweekly check-ins and full outpatient mental health services. Services also include classroom instruction on topics such as anxiety, grief and loss, as well as relationships with friends.
Parents interested in learning more or initiating services can contact Mr. Mark Hamsher, Dean of Students, in the Hiland School Counseling Office at 330-893-2626 ext. 1111 or mark.hamsher@eastholmes.org.
Counselors for each school can also be directly contacted at the information below:
Jamie Wiggington – The Village Network
Available at Hiland on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
jdevore@thevillagenetwork.com
Rachelle Furbay – Anazao Community Partners
Available at Hiland on Mondays
millerra@anazaocommunityparters.org
Rebekah Borders – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
rborders@thevillagenetwork.com
Heather Cropp – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
hcropp@thevillagenetwork.com
Parents can access a range of support for their students, including weekly or biweekly check-ins and full outpatient mental health services. Services also include classroom instruction on topics such as anxiety, grief and loss, as well as relationships with friends.
Parents interested in learning more or initiating services can contact Mr. Mark Hamsher, Dean of Students, in the Hiland School Counseling Office at 330-893-2626 ext. 1111 or mark.hamsher@eastholmes.org.
Counselors for each school can also be directly contacted at the information below:
Jamie Wiggington – The Village Network
Available at Hiland on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
jdevore@thevillagenetwork.com
Rachelle Furbay – Anazao Community Partners
Available at Hiland on Mondays
millerra@anazaocommunityparters.org
Rebekah Borders – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
rborders@thevillagenetwork.com
Heather Cropp – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
hcropp@thevillagenetwork.com
Our annual middle school chocolate fundraiser starts next Tuesday!
Reminder: There will be no school Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
Wednesday, August 20, marks the first day of school for all students! We are excited to kick things off and make this a great year!
Join us as we welcome Aidan JoDon to the district! He will be teaching 7th Grade English Language Arts at Hiland.
Fun fact: “I am an avid downhill skier!”
Fun fact: “I am an avid downhill skier!”
Join us as we welcome Micki Krantz to the district! As Assistant Superintendent, Micki will strengthen district-level leadership and support across multiple areas, including human resources, curriculum and instruction, student services, and professional growth. Let’s give her a warm welcome!
A fun fact about her: “I have just returned from a professional learning experience in Finland this summer, and was excited to learn about different cultures and educational systems with some other school administrators from across the United States.”
A fun fact about her: “I have just returned from a professional learning experience in Finland this summer, and was excited to learn about different cultures and educational systems with some other school administrators from across the United States.”
Join us in welcoming Amanda Oliver as an Intervention Specialist at Hiland!
A fun fact about her: “I know how to juggle.”
A fun fact about her: “I know how to juggle.”
Join us in welcoming Ashley Miller to the district! She will be teaching Spanish at Hiland.
Fun fact: “Many students are surprised to find out that I also have an Integrated Math degree and taught math classes in Spanish my first 5 years of teaching! I have also been to 10 countries outside the US and hope to cross more off my bucket list one day!”
Fun fact: “Many students are surprised to find out that I also have an Integrated Math degree and taught math classes in Spanish my first 5 years of teaching! I have also been to 10 countries outside the US and hope to cross more off my bucket list one day!”
Open House is Monday, August 18, and Tuesday, August 19, this year. Please see the times for individual school buildings.
Reminder: The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 20. We’re excited to welcome everyone back soon!
Reminder: The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 20. We’re excited to welcome everyone back soon!
