McDonald Local Schools

29 years to the day! Selah, Juliana, Naomi, and Kylie broke a long-standing school record in the Distance Medley Relay today at the Walsh Jesuit Warrior Relays! The previous record was set on April 19, 1996, but these girls rewrote history with an incredible time of 12:42.71, smashing the old mark of 13:00. Huge congratulations on this amazing achievement!

Our kindergarten students got some practice in before the Easter Bunny arrives during our annual Egg Hunt, hosted by the 10th–12th grade Lead4Change Program! 🎉🥚

🚨 McDonald Families — Check Out This Opportunity! 🚨 On April 30th from 6–7:30 PM at the Girard High School Cafeteria, FBI Special Agent Eden Koeth will present critical insights on staying safe in today’s digital world. 💻🔒 With expertise in counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and crimes against children, SA Koeth will cover online dangers, digital exploitation, and how families can stay protected. A must-attend event for parents, educators, and students looking to stay informed and safe online. 🛡️ 📍 Girard High School Cafeteria 📅 April 30 | 6:00–7:30 PM 📲 Scan the QR code to register!

The Junior Class invites you to The Gatsby Gala on May 2nd at the Eastwood Event Centre in Niles! Promenade begins at 6:00 pm in the Gamertsfelder Auditorium, with the gala following at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $40 and will be on sale April 10th - 15th in the high school commons.

🌟 Let’s give it up for our Roosevelt Rockstars of March! 🌟

🎉 6th Grade Celebration! ⚾ Our 6th-grade students hit it out of the park! They celebrated completing the ELA state test and the Guardians’ Opening Day with a fun, baseball-themed party. Way to go, team! 💪📚🎈

Our McDonald National Honor Society students have been making a difference! 💙💛 On March 31st, a few of our NHS members had the privilege of serving dinner to the clients at the Youngstown Rescue Mission, sharing kindness and compassion with those in need. 🥘🙏 They also had a blast playing Bingo with the residents of Woodland Park Apartments, bringing smiles and laughter to their day! 🎉✨

Director 🎬 Ben Gavitt chose Alice in Wonderland 🎙️ for the 2025 MHS Drama Devils ✨ to perform 🎭 during the weekend of March 21-22 for both classmates and the community. On March 21, the Drama Devils held a matinee performance for their fellow classmates and teachers. On March 22, they hosted a tea party 🍵🎉 meet-and-greet with the cast 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 before their final show at 7 p.m. 🕑

Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for the A+ Teacher Award! McDonald families, we have an exciting opportunity to recognize the incredible educators who make a difference in our students' lives every day! The A+ Teacher Award is now accepting nominations, and we encourage students and parents to participate by nominating a current K-12 teacher in Trumbull County who has influenced, supported, or inspired their learning. This is an excellent way to show appreciation for our teachers' dedication and hard work. A+ Teacher Award Nomination Details: Eligibility: Full-time K-12 teachers in public, private, or parochial schools in Trumbull County Not Eligible: Retired, substitute, and preschool teachers Nomination Deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025 How to Submit a Nomination: Email: sshafer@tribtoday.com Mail to: A+ Teacher NominationsTribune Chronicle240 Franklin St., S.E.Warren, OH 44483 FAX: 330-841-1721 We encourage our McDonald community to take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate and thank the teachers who have made a lasting impact on their students.

📢 McDonald PTO Updates! 🎩 Hat Day - March 28 🎩 Support the MHS French Club by participating in Hat Day! Any donation will be accepted. Wear your favorite hat and show your Blue Devil pride! 💙 📅 PTO Meeting - March 27 | 6:00 PM Join us at the Roosevelt Cafeteria for our next McDonald PTO meeting! Open to all members of the McDonald Schools community. Have questions? Email rooseveltptomcdonald@gmail.com.

March 14 is recognized annually as Pi Day because, written out numerically, it is 3.14, the first three digits of pi. Here at McDonald, Pi Day is also known as “Pie Day” since students spend the two weeks leading up to it stuffing their teachers’ milk jugs with money for a special cause. This year, the funds went to help fund the Eighth Grade Washington, DC trip, with Mrs. Averell raising $100 and Mrs. Ronghi raising $28. Senior Jason Cupan was chosen to pie Mrs. Averel,l and 7th Grader Bryson Velte was chosen to pie Mrs. Ronghi. Altogether, $217.70 was raised through student donations. Math Club Advisor Mrs. Ronghi deserves special thanks for putting this event together every year with the Math Club for students to participate in and enjoy. By Aiden Booth Senior The Villager Editor

McDonald was well represented at last week's TCESC High School Art Show—and we brought home some hardware! 🏆🎨 👏 Congratulations to: 🏅 Riley Mills – 1st Place in Digital Media 🥈 Brooke Bosheff – 2nd Place in Digital Media 🎖 Jullien Sattarelle – Honorable Mention in Digital Media Way to go, Blue Devils! 💙🎉 #McDonaldPride #TCESCArtShow

🌟🎭 Step into Wonderland with McDonald Drama Devils! 🎭🌟 Join us for a magical journey as we present Alice in Wonderland at McDonald High School! 🐰🎩✨ 📅 Show Dates: 🎭 Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22 at 7 PM 🎟️ Tickets: Just $5 for the performance! 🎟️ Special Event: Tea Party with the cast on Saturday, March 22, from 5:30-6:30 PM! 🍪☕ Includes a photo, cookies, refreshments, and admission to the show for $10 per person at the door! 💫 Don’t miss out on RAFFLE BASKETS and an unforgettable adventure down the rabbit hole! #McDonaldDrama #AliceInWonderland

Reminder! As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the outdoor alert sirens will sound on March 19, 2025, at 9:50 a.m. for a scheduled test.

📚🏀 Get Ready for BOOK MADNESS at Roosevelt Elementary! 🏀📚 We’re thrilled to kick off Book Madness, an exciting event that will bring fun, competition, and a love for reading to our students! 🎉 Here’s how it works: 📖 Each day, students will listen to two stories and vote for their favorite. ✅ Votes will be recorded, and the winning books will advance in the competition! 📊 A special Book Madness bracket will be displayed downstairs so students can follow along. Let the reading madness begin! 🏆📚✨ Which book will be "dancing" at the end? 💃📖 #BookMadness #RooseveltReads #LoveForReading

Our high school drone students recently had the chance to visit Howmet Aerospace and explore the world of aerospace technology. Thank you to Howmet for the opportunity! #STEM #DroneTech #Aerospace

🚀🔬 Our Grade 5 students are putting science into action with a hands-on force and motion experiment! From testing gravity to exploring friction, they’re discovering how forces shape the world around us. ⚙️✨ #FutureScientists #STEM #HandsOnLearning

Congratulations to our Roosevelt Rockstars for February 2025! These students displayed kindness, respect, and positive attitudes in the classroom and put forth their best efforts in learning and growth! These students were nominated by their teachers and were able to redeem a golden token at Roosevelt’s Book Vending Machine, selecting a brand new book to keep as a reward for their efforts! Congratulations, Rockstars! Keep up the great work!

🎨✨ Come out and support our talented McDonald High School artists at the Annual Trumbull County High School Art Exhibition! 🖌️🏆 📅 March 18, 2025 📍 Medici Museum, Warren, OH ⏰ Opening Reception: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 🎖️ Awards Ceremony: 5:30 PM This is a must-see showcase of incredible student artwork from across Trumbull County, including amazing pieces by Iris Murray, Avary Price, Anabela Merola, Brooke Bosheff, Jullien Satarelle, Thomas Costantino, Riley Mills, and Baylee Bosheff! 💙💛 PLUS! Vote for Iris Murray's stunning oil painting by clicking the link below! 🖼️👇 🔗 Vote Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVkAvlkFXAFVnDtzxtS3goVzvjsiJuml_-z4tHSjvjFmH-zw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawI7unJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUrK979hn0z6il_BDJ4CDRu8py39nJ-DbBd27Z9kTqnSn7CXhvfwPZbUdA_aem_obhLMtO909b9ZB21QR9PpQ Let’s show our Blue Devil pride and cheer on our incredible artists! 💙🎨 #McDonaldArt #SupportStudentArtists #TrumbullArtExhibit

🚨 Students, Check Out This Amazing Volunteer Opportunity! 🚨 Looking for a way to give back this summer? The American Red Cross Summer Youth Corps is offering an exciting opportunity for students ages 13-24 to volunteer as a Blood Drive Donor Ambassador! Gain valuable customer service skills while making a difference in your community. 📅 Volunteer Dates: May 1 – September 1, 2025 📍 Location: Various blood drive sites in Northern Ohio Want to learn more? Join the Red Cross Virtual Volunteer Information Session on Monday, April 7th, from 5:30-6:30 PM to explore this and other ways to get involved! Faculty, parents, and students are all welcome. 🔗 RSVP Here: Red Cross Volunteer Events Spread the word and make a difference this summer! ❤️💉 #VolunteerOpportunity #RedCross #GiveBack