Ohio Budget Authorizes Reduced Price Meal Reimbursement: The State of Ohio FY24-FY25 biennial budget includes funding to cover the cost of providing no-cost breakfast and no-cost lunch to students qualifying for reduced-price meals. Starting in school year 2023-2024, participants in the National School Breakfast or Lunch Program will provide a breakfast and lunch at no cost to each student eligible for a reduced-price breakfast or lunch. You must fill out a Free & Reduced Meal Application for 2023-24 to qualify. The application is available Online Here or a paper application is available in each school office.  Online Instructions Here. Breakfast for all students will remain free for the 2023-24 school year. 2023-24 Lunch Prices: K - 3 $2.75, Grades 4-12 $3.00, Adult $4.15 (without milk), Reduced Lunch No Charge, Milk $.50, K-12 Breakfast No Charge, Adult Breakfast $2.70 (without milk) , Reduced Breakfast No Charge. If you need assistance please call Michelle Stoffer at 740-545-5301 or email Michelle at [email protected].

Kierston Lathan was selected as a team member of the Eastern Ohio Sports Complex All-Star team that participated in the Nike Tournament of Champions in Chicago, Illinois. It marked the 25th year of the tournament. It took place from July 7 to 10. The Eastern Ohio Sports Complex team had much success at the tournament by winning their pool tournament. Kierston will be a junior at Ridgewood High School this fall. The Ridgewood High School basketball team participated in the Girls Varsity Team Camp at Eastern Ohio Basketball Camp from June 21—23. There were 46 high schools and over 600 girls that attended the camp. Kierston was nominated and selected by the coaches of the camp to be a member of the Eastern Ohio Sports Complex All-Star team.

Bill Gottardi, one of our elementary students, has received The Partners in Education All Star Award which recognizes k-12 students who have exhibited academic achievement, community involvement, citizenship and leadership in and out of the classroom. For being recognized as an Academic All Star, Bill will receive an assortment of Partners in Education merchandise including a backpack, water bottle, headphones and a gift card.  Congratulations Bill!