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This IssueDistrict News ...........................2, 4

Genoa Elementary .......................3

Senior Moments ..........................5

T.C. Knapp Elementary ...............6

Lohr Elementary .........................7

Watson Elementary .....................8

Whipple Heights Elementary ......9

Edison Middle School ......... 10-11

Athletics .....................................12

Community News ......................13

Perry High School ............... 14-15

Pfeiffer Intermediate .................16

September 2014 volume XXIv • Number 1

Perry Local Schools MissionTo emphasize excellence in learning and provide opportunities for every child to realize his/her potential

in a safe environment. To encourage students to become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.

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Stay CoNNeCtedBoard of Education

Marlene Capuano ................................... PresidentBetsy Elum .......................................Vice PresidentMike Brenner ............................................ MemberJim Casey .................................................. MemberDavid Ramos ............................................. Member

Perry Administration4201 13th Street, SW

Massillon, Ohio 44646330-477-8121

Fax: 330-478-6184perrylocal.org

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Mr. Marty Bowe ............................. Superintendent Mr. Tom Ryan ..................Assistant SuperintendentMrs. Marcia Higgins ........................... Secretary to

SuperintendentTreasurer’s Office

330-477-8121 Fax: 330-478-6174

Mr. Jeff Bartholomew .............................TreasurerMs. Sheryl Shaw Stewart ......Business Operations

Curriculum/EMIS/Gifted/Pupil Services/Tech.Mrs. Mandy Gardinsky . Continuous Improvement Ms. Debbie Poland ....... Curriculum & Instruction Mrs. Heide Hamit .....................EMIS Coordinator Mr. Joe Hug ...........Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mrs. Rebekah Silla .......Director of Pupil Services Mr. Brian Paisley ...............Director of Technology

Food Service 330-477-3486

Mrs. Janet McLeese ...... Food Service Coordinator

Maintenance/Building & Grounds330-477-8121, Ext. 1019

Mr. Mark Randulic ............................... Supervisor

Transportation/Bus Garage330-477-1300

Fax: 330-477-3729Mrs. Mitzi Wagner ................................ Supervisor

The Perryite is a publication of PerryLocal Schools, a nonprofit organization. News releases, story ideas, comments and suggestions should be addressed to The Perryite, Keith Brown, Perry Local High School, 3737 13th Street, SW, Massillon, OH 44646.

NewsDistrictWelcome to the 2014-2015 school year!

We are so excited to have the kids back and are aiming to have this be the best year ever! A huge thank you goes out to our grounds crew and custodians for all their hard work over the summer—our facilities are in outstanding shape. Another round of applause goes out to our bus drivers for all their efforts in getting our 5,000 kids to school safely and efficiently. We thank our tremendously hard-working staff in advance for all the great things they will do with and for our kids this year. And last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to you, our Perry community. You make our schools and community what they are—nothing less than the best! Here’s to a great year!

Sincerely,

Marty Bowe and Marlene Capuano

“Our Side of the Story” You may have seen an article in the Repository over the summer regarding our finances that stated we are “eating into its reserve funds…(showing) no end in sight.” We take exception to how we were portrayed, and note that we were never consulted prior to publication. The article was published based on an interpretation of a 5-year financial forecast that we submit to the state each year. We purposely and deliberately file our “worst case scenario,” taking nothing for granted. However, we want you to know that our fiscal responsibility remains of paramount importance, and the district remains strong! We would have chosen these words when talking about our finances:

“Perry is now entering their 18th straight year without asking their voters for more money—a feat that is unsurpassed in the county. Further, their savings balance remains among the highest in the state!”

As you are well aware, the state has cut our funding multiple times dating back to 2007, and we are running in the red. We continue to hold the line on all expenditures to the greatest extent possible. From 2006-2013, our expenditures increased a mere 0.7% per year on average, despite steep hikes in insurance and medical benefits costs, utility rates, food and fuel costs, and a never-ending list of unfunded mandates from the state. We consider that “Perry Pride!” Unfortunately, at the same time, our funding was cut nearly $3,000,000! If state funding remains unchanged, we will be forced to ask the community for additional millage at some point in time, just as every school must.

Please, at any time, if you have questions about our finances, do not hesitate to stop in. We will gladly go over anything, and will maintain 100% transparency.

On a semi-related note, on the same day that the finance article ran, a very nice article on our youth fields initiative ran, but didn’t mention the financing. If you are not aware, we are partnering with our youth athletic programs to develop vacant land we hold into athletic fields for our youth (we are in desperate need of all types of fields!). This will not be done with school district money! We are pursuing this partnership in the hopes of finding a win-win, providing the space and availability that are needed for our youth programs to flourish.

Thank you for your support of our schools! GO PERRY!

Marty Bowe Superintendent

Marlene Capuano Board President&

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Open HouseLaughter, excitement, and anticipation were all evident when Genoa students and families visited during our annual open house! As students entered the building, in tow with filled backpacks of supplies, they quickly headed to their new classroom to meet the teacher and check out the learning community they will share for the next 180 days of school. Our staff has worked very hard over the summer preparing for the start of school. We are grateful to have another opportunity to work with students and families on this educational journal. We would like to welcome our incoming kindergarten class and new students to our Genoa family! Wishing all of Perry Local Schools the best school year! Welcome back!

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Stay CoNNeCtedGenoa Elementary

519 Genoa Road, SWMassillon, Ohio 44464

330-478-6171Fax: 330-478-6173

Mrs. DaNita Berry Mrs. Patty KnottsPrincipal Secretary

New FacesThere are some new faces at Genoa Elementary this year. We would like to give a warm welcome to Jennifer Condo, Title Interventionist; Lindsay Johnson, School Psychologist, Joe Moriarty, Intervention Specialist, and Julia Vitale, Title Interventionist. Our students and staff are fortunate to have you working with us. Welcome to Team Genoa!

Jennifer Condo Lindsay Johnson Joe Moriarty Julie Vitale


NewsDistrictThe

Perry Football booster Club is holding

a Night at the races

Saturday, September 13, 2014

at the McKinley Eaglesdoors open 5:30 pm.

Concessions available at 6 pm

Tickets are $10 each. Buy a horse for $10 - If your horse wins it’s race, you win $25. Texas Hold ‘Em, Raffle Baskets and Tip Boards will be available.

Please email [email protected] for tickets and information or contact Sandi Watson at 330.704.1557.

First day memories


Welcome back!A heartfelt welcome to all students, teachers and administrators to the Perry Local Schools 2014-2015 school year. Opening day was Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Trust you all enjoyed the Summer Days and that you had an opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. The August birthstone is the

Camelian and the flower is the Poppy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon Budd and family. Sharon is a teacher at Edison Middle School in Perry Township, and was in an unfortunate accident this summer as you have probably heard.

The 165th Stark County Fair began Tuesday, August 26th and runs through September 1st, Labor Day. The Fair is a Stark County tradition, hope you are able to attend.

The Perry Township Police Department sends out a special “thank you” to the community for the YES vote on the renewal of the 3.9 mill levy.

The “Perry Helping Perry” project continues to grow daily. This is their 4th year in existence. Their Mission Statement reads as follows: To come together as a community, joining church, civic groups and area businesses to pool our resources in order to help feed and clothe Perry residents who are in need. Currently they are helping over 100 Perry families with many, many donations.

DID YOU KNOW? During the month of August 2014, there were 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays, and 5 Sundays. There will not be another August like this for 823 years!

FOOTBALL LEGENDS LIVE HERE! All the football players that define greatness “live” in Canton at the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. You can walk among the all-time legends of the game, all cast in bronze in the Hall of Fame Gallery. Plan to visit the Hall of Fame anytime!

STARK PARKS: It’s time to be active, so discover the Stark Park closest to you. Find the quadrant you live in and then see which of the 13 Stark Parks is the nearest to your home. For park and trail details, visit STARK PARKS at Tyner St. NW Canton, 44707. The new Fry Family Park will be open to the public in 2015.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE PERRY BICENNTIAL: SEPTEMBER – Octoberfest, chairpersons are Stef Spencer and the Perry Business Exchange; it will be held at Hartwick Park. OCTOBER: Perry Fire Department Open House. NOVEMBER: Turkey Trot, host is Ron Manse and will be held at Central Catholic on Thanksgiving Day. DECEMBER: Light up Perry Township, Christmas Tree lighting and entertainment, held at Hartwick Park on December 3rd, Chairpersons are Diane Kittelberger and Tim Blythe.

THE RED CROSS BY THE NUMBERS: The number of Military Families who receive emergency assistance each day is 380. 6,000 is the number of times a day that someone receives a blood transfusion from the Red Cross and 500,000 + is the number of American Red Cross volunteers in the United States for 2014.

Preserving the Perry Township “one room school house” is the goal of the Perry History Club; not only for our generation to enjoy, but for future

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momeNtsSeniorgenerations as well. The History Club would be grateful for any contribution toward their project. Their address is PO Box 80575, Canton, OH 44708. The president is Dana Vargo at 330-837-3942. Anyone with any source of knowledge, interesting stories, pictures, notebooks, letters, etc., pertaining to local history please contact Dana.

A GOOD DEED IS NEVER LOST: HE WHO SOWS COURTESY REAPS FRIENDSHIP AND HE WHO PLANTS KINDNESS GATHERS LOVE…

With Perry Pride,

2014 Senior Citizen Fall LuncheonOctober 15, 2014 • 12:00 p.m. at Edison Middle School

Cost is $3.00 at the door!

Name _____________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

Telephone __________________________________________________

Number Attending ___________________________________________SEND TO: Perry Local Schools 4201 13th St SW, Massillon, OH 44646

2014 Senior Citizen BingoTuesday, October 28, 2014 • 5:30 p.m. at Edison Middle School

Name _____________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

Telephone __________________________________________________

Number Attending ___________________________________________SEND TO: Perry Local Schools 4201 13th St SW, Massillon, OH 44646PERRY ROTARY SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZEN:Nominees for this award must be 60 years or older and a resident of Perry Township. Someone who has or is continuing to make a positive impact on Perry Township and the surrounding area. The male and female recipients of this award will not be announced until their recognition at the Holiday Luncheon.

Please fill out the nomination form to left and return to Marty Bowe:

Name _____________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

Telephone __________________________________________________

List three community activities that this individual has participated in during the past 5 years:

1. _________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________SEND TO: Perry Local Schools 4201 13th St SW, Massillon, OH 44646


T.C. Knapp elemeNtary

Stay CoNNeCtedT.C. Knapp Elementary

5151 Oakcliff, SWCanton, Ohio 44706

330-478-6174Fax: 330-477-4542

Ms. Tricia Self Mrs. Candice WilliamsPrincipal Secretary

New Staff This year our students at Knapp are going to be greeted by some new staff members. The new additions are eager to work with the students and their families. They feel so blessed to be a part of the Perry family.

Laurie Essig will be the new secretary at Knapp. She attended Stark State earning her degree in accounting. She has two children: Greg recently graduated from Perry High School and Scott will be a sophomore. Laurie enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.

Rania Fowler will be teaching preschool. She has a her undergraduate degree in early childhood education and master’s degree in curriculum and instruction for early

childhood. She came to Perry after working 16 years in Canton City. One of her favorite hobbies is raising monarch butterflies.

Ethan Kagy is the new PE teacher. He earned his PE degree from Toledo University. He is one of the varsity football coaches for Perry. Ethan enjoys playing golf or doing anything active.

Daniel Risher will be a Title I teacher. He earned his degree in early childhood education and reading endorsement at Kent State. He enjoys camping and boating.

Katie Schulman is an Intervention Specialist. She earned her undergraduate degree in early childhood education. She obtained her master’s degree as an Intervention Specialist. Katie is a runner. She has completed five marathons.

Melissa Watkins is the new guidance counselor. Her undergraduate degree is in psychology and her master’s degree is in school counseling. Her hobby is tending to her new born Ella.

Trimming of the Trees One of Perry’s esteemed bus drivers, Jeff McGill and his wife Jill took some time out of their busy schedules to trim the large oak trees and some of the other trees closer to the building this past summer. Jeff noticed the problem last fall when he would pull his bus through Knapp’s bus lane. He was concerned about visibility while pulling out into the street. The trees no longer cover up the building or message board. Thank you Jeff and Jill for making our school safer for our students. Your expertise has made Knapp beautiful for all to view.

beginning of the Year Fun

On August 14, T.C. Knapp Elementary hosted our annual open house. It was a grand occasion as the students and their parents were eager to enter the building to start off the school year. The students brought in their supplies and took a few minutes to meet their teacher.

“This is a wonderful night,” as one parent stated, “My child couldn’t wait to get here. She misses school so much over the summer!” The teachers also enjoy seeing the students, too. It is amazing to see how much the students grow over the summer. At Knapp the teachers and staff want to wish each student and their families a wonderful school year.


Lohr elemeNtary

Stay CoNNeCtedLohr Elementary

5300 Richville Drive, SWNavarre, Ohio 44662

330-484-3924Fax: 330-484-4987

Mrs. Andrea Clements Mrs. Karen NogglePrincipal Secretary

Upcoming EventsThe beginning of the year brings many new adventures and activities. The school will be busy with multiple events for you as parent, and the students. Here are just a few events that will be happening around Lohr.

Starting at the end of August, students will begin their fall fundraiser. The money earned during this time will help support behavior incentives, awards, field trips, new apps for our technology, and more.

The PTO board is beginning to organize their events for the year. They are asking for support from parents that are able to attend and facilitate the two classroom parties. There is a Room Parent Social on September 17 from 7:00-8:00 PM if you are interested in helping.

Lifetouch will be in the school on Friday, September 19 to take the students fall pictures. Everyone in the building will have their picture taken regardless of an order. Students’ pictures will be used for the yearbook in the spring. If your child should miss picture day, a retake option will be available on November 7.

Mark your calendars, the Lohr PTO has organized another even through COSI, Center of Science and Industry, for the school on Friday, October 17. This all day event allows our students to explore a topic in science through hands on learning stations. COSI requires many volunteers for this event in order to offer the different activities to the children. Watch for more information to be sent home on our website if you would like to volunteer.

Staff AdditionsFour new members have joined the Lohr team for the 2014-2015 school year. They will be servicing students in many different capacities. Mrs. Jaimie Brown will serve as our Gifted Intervention Teacher for Lohr, Genoa and Knapp students. She will instruct students in Grades 2-4 in reading math for those identified for the program. Mrs. Brittany Snee, an intervention specialist, has joined Lohr as an Individual Small Group Tutor. Mrs. Snee will be serving our students that require extra assistance in the classroom for both reading and math. Our third new member of the Lohr team is Mrs. Melissa Watkins. Her talents will be utilized as our new Guidance Counselor. Her schedule is shared between Lohr and Knapp students. All three of these ladies have many talents that will serve our students and Lohr families. Our last new member of the team is Mr. Chris Heckman. Mr. Heckman will be a familiar face to many parents that visit Lohr in the evenings. He will serve as our afternoon custodian. From literacy instruction to counseling services, they will be working to assist students in reaching their highest potential. We are very excited to have such a fabulous team at Lohr!

Pto NewsMany new parents ask how they can help support the students and teachers at Lohr throughout the year. Below are several ways to be involved.

Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels: Lohr PTO accepts both Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels. Both of these programs help purchase new supplies for the classroom and school. You may submit at any time throughout the year by sending the labels to school with your child, or dropping them off at the school.

PTO Meetings: All are welcome to join the PTO Board for the monthly meetings. There is no obligation to meet each month. We welcome anyone that would like to know more about the PTO by attending a meeting. A typical meeting is held at the school on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 PM. Please watch for the reminder flyers that are sent home monthly right before each meeting.

If you would like to become more involved with the PTO and their events, volunteering opportunities are available. Events such as the classroom parties, COSI, Princess Ball, Boys Night Out and Family Fun Day all require many volunteers. Watch for the PTO newsletter to have their annual sign up within the first 2 weeks of school!

If you have any questions or concerns for the Lohr PTO, feel free to send in a letter or contact the PTO Board directly: Co-Presidents - Mrs. Janie Page and Mrs. Melissa Trompower; Vice-President - Mrs. Christine Hill; Secretary - Mrs. Rindi Stutzman; Treasurer - Mrs. Rachel Johnson.


Stay CoNNeCtedWatson Elementary

515 Marion Avenue, NEMassillon, Ohio 44646

330-832-8100Fax: 330-832-1427

Mr. Nicholas Huskins Mrs. Marcia PenningtonPrincipal Secretary

Watson elemeNtary

PbIS(Positive behavioral Interventions and Supports)

This year Watson Elementary will be fully implementing the PBIS system building wide. PBIS is a behavioral intervention system built around modeling expected behaviors and putting interventions in place when students have difficulty meeting those expectations. This system is not replacing the CLIP IT behavior system that was put in place last year. This intervention program actually supplements that system and adds needed components such as the modeling and intervention support.

Students and parents will notice charts hung throughout the building this year in various areas. These charts, known as a Behavior Matrix, are built around our previously used Bee-Havior expectations of Being Respectful, Being Responsible and Being Safe.

The charts outline what positive behaviors look like throughout the building as well as on the bus. During the first few weeks of school, teachers will take their classes to specified areas of the building to model those expected behaviors. During the first day of school students also took part in a building wide assembly where expectations and behaviors were reviewed.

We will communicate more in regards to PBIS as we continue to grow these efforts throughout the year.

PBIS artwork and Matrix sample from www.pbis.org

Welcome New Staff

We have had several staff changes here at Watson for the upcoming school year. New additions to our building include:

Jenna Sweitzer - Title I teacher

Amy Ross - Title I teacher

Karey Criswell - ISG teacher

Vicki Francis - Crossing Guard

Sue Morgan - Recess Monitor

We are very excited to have these new staff members here at Watson!

No First day Jitters Here!


Welcome to our New StaffWhipple Heights Elementary is so excited to welcome three new teachers this year. Joining our already amazing staff is (from left to right) Jessica Newhart, who will be teaching 3rd grade, Jennifer Grozdanovski, who will be teaching Title One, and Abby Teske, who will be teaching 4th grade.

Open House

Whipple Heights elemeNtary

Stay CoNNeCtedWhipple Heights Elementary

4800 12th Street, NWCanton, Ohio 44708

330-478-6177Fax: 330-478-6179

Mr. Joe Hug Mrs. Kathy EvansPrincipal Secretary

Thank You Whipple Heights Parent Teacher

organization (Pto)The Whipple Heights students and staff want to THANK our extremely generous PTO! Over the summer the PTO contracted with the Voice, Data and Video Division of Hilscher-Clarke Electrical to design and install a new sound system in our gymnasium/auditorium. With crisp clear sound our new system will allow us more flexibility and enable us to produce even grander events! Thanks WHPTO!!!

You can hear the excitement as students and families line up around the building. With the smell of fresh paint and a good summer cleaning still lingering in the air, you know immediately Open House is finally here. Walking through the building you can’t help but notice that the staff has put in a lot of time working to make everything just perfect for their new students. And then it happens, you enter your child’s classroom and are met with the warmest most loving smile. From that moment on you know this is going to be another great year! Welcome to all of our students and their families!


Perry edison Wrestling: State Champs!!

The Perry Edison Wrestling Team competed at the OAC State Duals Tournament on Sunday February 23, 2014. When the dust settled, the team had captured Perry’s First Jr. High State Championship. The team went 5 and 0 on the day by the following scores:

Perry Edison 72 Logan Hocking 25

Perry Edison 79 Mentor Shore 15

Perry Edison 48 Midview 46

Perry Edison 75 Olmstead Falls 18

Perry Edison 50 Marysville 47

Members of the team that competed on Sunday are: Jacob Williams, Chase Norman, Kyle Gruber, Darese Sparkman, Stone Tausch, Jebrell Andrews, Luke Millin, Cullen Kopan, Emil Soehnlen, Nick Groves, Skylor Castello, Zach Blackiston, Max Baker, Jarin Curtis, Matt Takacs, and Logan Wise. OAC rules permit up to four wrestlers from outside the school and former Perry students Nick Shephard and Luke Dye, as well as Jackson’s Victor Marcelli also contributed.

Other Edison team members (not competing on Sunday) are: Gavin Carney, Zach Heath, Dylan Lones, Chandler Michaels, Zak Searfoss, Brian Stevenson, and Kohner Walters.

The team is guided by Head Coach Shaun Smith, and assistants Jason Wise, Emil Soehnlen and Dick Maier.

Zip a Zipper!On April 1, Edison Middle School entered a team, led by Stephanie Laskey and Stacy Daugherty, into the 2014 Rube Goldberg National Online Competition.

The team, comprised of 13 seventh and eighth grade students, designed and built a simple machine that solved the competition’s task: Zip a Zipper. Starting the second week of March, students worked every morning for 40 minutes (during homeroom) and also came in for a five 1/2 hour sessions over spring break.

To see the final project and see the excellent work from Edison’s Innovative Inventors, visit (and leave a comment) at:

http://laskeys.wix.com/laskeys#!rube-goldberg-national-competition/c1di5

Edison middle school

Edison, the place to be!


Calendar updates can be found on

the perrylocal.org website.

Perry Artist Get Published!

Congratulations to eighth graders, Morgan Fisher and Marlana Vazquez! They were announced as state winners (top three), for Grades 6-8, in the Ohio Schools Magazine Cover Contest. Their artworks were featured in the June issue of the magazine which can be viewed at http://www.ohea.org/ohio-schools. We are proud of our Perry published artists!

Edison middle school

Edison Welcomes New Staff

Officer Andrea Blanc School Resource Office

Mr. Ross Cochran Intervention Specialist (ISG)

Mr. Andy Neff Intervention Specialist

Mrs. Shannon Norris Paraprofessional

Mr. Chad Pfeiffer Intervention Specialist

Ms. Christina Rudnicki Counselor

Ms. Maria West 7th Grade Social Studies/Long Term Substitute

Mr. Bill Kirchner Afternoon Custodian

Mrs. Linda Miller Paraprofessional

Mrs. Mary Ranalli Nurse

Ms. Taylor Rogers Speech Pathologist

Ms. Staci Vertolli Paraprofessional

Mrs. Melissa Wise Paraprofessional


Athletic News

The Perry Athletic Hall of Fame welcomed the class of 2014 this past winter. New members to Perry’s HOF are Flint McCollins (wrestling), Karen Joliff (basketball), Tiffany Smith (Cross Coun-try/Track), Bernie McDonald (Pioneer Award winner), Dr. Dan Moretta (contributor), Chris Re-uscher (golf), Wayne Kroll (basketball), and Fred Saylor, Jr. (football). The 2015 class will be announced this fall. Induction ceremonies will take place the weekend of January 9-10, 2015. A banquet will be held at the McKinley Eagles on January 10, 2015. More details will follow in the September issue of the Perryite. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/688581014530457.(l to r) Front Row: Flint McCollins, Karen Joliff, Tiffany

Smith, Bernie McDonald; Back Row: Dr. Dan Moretta, Chris Reuscher, Wayne Kroll, and Fred Saylor, Jr.

Hall of Fame Class of 2014

PHS Water Polo Fall 2014 The GlenOak Water Polo Program has been disbanded since the retirement of Coach Jeff Burrows. However, Perry High School has picked up the program. Eric Spaulding and Jeff Burrows will be acting head coaches with Jason Taylor as an assistant.

Perry Water Polo is a club program. Since this is a new club, the administration recognizes the team on a trial basis. As a first year club, Water Polo must fund itself. Thus, a program fee will be charged. This fee will cover the cost of tournament entry fees, pool rental (for August at Meyers Lake YMCA), and possible partial cost of hotel rooms.

Registration and payments can be made out to: Perry Aquatic Club. (Note: if full payment cannot be made at the beginning of the season, please see Coach Spaulding or Coach Burrows to work out a payment plan.) Must be an incoming freshman to begin playing on the team. Team fee: $200

Practice ScheduleAugust 4 – August 7 Monday - Thursday: 3:00-5:15pm at Meyers Lake YMCAAugust 11 – September 5 Monday – Friday: Schedule will be given at practice September 8 – end of season Monday – Friday: 3:00-5:15pm at Perry High School

PHS Winter 2014-2015 Swim Team Perry Aquatic Club is a year round competitive USA Swimming program. PAC offers guided instruction in competitive swimming for ages 5 and up. We offer training groups for swimmers just entering from swim lessons to the most competitive and skilled swimmers. As a member of PAC, athletes will be coached with an emphasis in sportsmanship and teamwork.

The PAC program works in conjunction with the Perry High School Varsity Swimming and Diving team and the Perry Learn-to-Swim program as a progressive swimming community.

Registration and payments can be made on our website at: http://perrylocal.org/aquatics. Registration and the first payment (or full payment) must be made within the first 3 weeks of practice. (Note: swimmers joining late, or after a fall sport, may make payment within the first 3 weeks of beginning practice.) Team fee: $240 (fall/winter season) USA fee: $57 (Annual fee)

Practice ScheduleSeptember 8 – December 18 Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm – 6:30pmDecember 22 – January 1 Monday – Thursday: TBD (Christmas Break PracticesJanuary 5 – End of Season Monday – Thursday: 5:00-6:30pm

Contact Information for Water Polo and Swim TeamHead Coach: Eric Spaulding email: [email protected] Perry Pool Phone: 330-478-6157 Web Address: http://perrylocal.org/aquatics

Perry’s own Named 2014 18U

Fast Softball Nationals’ Player of the Game

Kassidy Troxell, of the Ohio Ice Gold, has been named as a Player of the Game at the 2014 18U FAST Softball Nationals held at the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida. This is a great honor to receive as the Players of the Game are chosen by the opposing teams’ coaching staff. Congrats to Kassidy, you make Perry proud!


Community News

Stark Parks• Sensational Seniors: Stories with Captain TJ

Sept. 2, 10 a.m., Exploration Gateway• Birds and People Movie Night

Sept. 5, 7 p.m., Exploration Gateway• Stroller Stroll

Sept. 8, 10 a.m., Exploration Gateway• American Indian Campfire

Sept. 9, 6 p.m., Wildlife Conservation Center• Walk Around the Farm

Sept. 11, 6 p.m., Fasnacht Farm Park• Storytime with Captain T.J.

Sept. 16, 10 a.m., Exploration Gateway• Tuesday Trek

Sept. 16, 6 p.m., Petros Lake Park• Nature Rangers: Pollination

Sept. 20, 10 a.m., Exploration Gateway

Class of 1994 reunionThe PHS class of 1994 will be hosting their 20th reunion on Saturday, September 6 at AA Executive Catering, 5211 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44708 at 6:30 p.m. A meet and greet will be held on Friday, September 5 during the Central Catholic vs. Perry home football game with a social hour to follow at Falcone’s. Contact Eric Gutshall with any questions — phone: (323) 708-0804; email: [email protected].

2014-15 Perry youth boys

basketball registration

Please join us for our fifth season of a recreational league designed for youth in Grades 2-6 to learn basketball, sportsmanship, and Perry Pride. Last year, 250 boys (and dozens of second grade girls) participated, including over 100 who had not previously played organized basketball.

three ways to register:1. Online at www.perryyouthbasketball.com through September 30.2. By mail print the form from our website and mail it in by September 30.3. In person attend registration day on Sunday, September 28, from 26 p.m. at Perry Township

Hall.Cost: $75 per player; $50 for 2nd graders. (Jerseys $10 extra.)Who: Boys grades 36; second grade coed division for boys and girls.Travel teams: For grades 46 only; tryouts in October. More information available online.New coaches are always appreciated. Please sign up or contact Judd Lewis at 6142700426.Schedule: Weeknight practices, November through January. Games on Sunday afternoons.Scholarships are available. Please call Amanda Corrin at 3304884116.

All league information including registration forms posted at perryyouthbasketball.com


Perry high school

Panther battalion (JrotC)

The Panther Battalion (JROTC) spent July 13-19 at Camp Beaumont in Ashtabula County. The Cadets honed their skills on many activities from rock climbing to canoeing and from rappelling to archery. One of the more challenging events was the high ropes confidence course where cadets had to navigate through an obstacle while suspended 30 feet in the air. True to Perry’s “can do” spirit, the Cadets were the only group attending the camp to have all personnel complete all events. Thank you to all who helped make this possible!

On August 2, the cadets marched in the Hall of Fame parade at the request of Steve Toohy. They helped support The Flags of Freedom’s “Honor the Fallen” float. This float is dedicated to the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Class of 2015Senior Picture

InformationATTENTION ALL 2015 SENIORS AND PARENTS Senior pictures will be taken this year by James Wood Photography on the two dates listed here: Wednesday, November 19, 2014, from 7:00- 11:00 am in the auxiliary gym by scheduled appointment only; OR Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from noon-3:00 pm in the auxiliary gym by scheduled appointment only. A $25 sitting fee will be charged at the time of the appointment unless you are purchasing a senior picture package from James Wood Photography by September 1, 2014. Information on packages is available on our website and at James Wood Photography. You still have the option to use your own photographer; however, your senior picture must be submitted digitally (NO printed pictures will be accepted) by October 1, 2014. Any questions should be directed to Mrs. Jenkins at 330.477.3486 ext. 2204 or [email protected].

Friday Night, September 5Perry HS vs Central Catholic

Come Celebrate the beginning of September as “National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.”

One in six men are diagnosed with and just over 30,000 men die every year from prostate cancer. Encourage the men in your life to have a talk with their doctor about screening. In lieu of a fundraising shirt this year, donations are encouraged to go to the Sharon Budd family.


PHS Service League Perry High School Service League will hit the ground ‘running’ this Fall and we hope Perry community members will join us at our upcoming service events!

On Saturday, August 30, from 10 am-3 pm, the Stark County Dog Warden Dept. will be having an Open House & Fundraiser! Our volunteers will be assisting at the following stations: lunch stand, Microchip-Your-Dog for $20, bake sale, mum pick-up, face painting & tattoos, and raffle baskets & 50/50 drawing.

If you can’t volunteer, please attend! Bring your family and support this great organization to help Stark County Homeless Dogs! More information is available at: www.Starkdogs.org.

On Sunday, September 7, at 7 am, we will be running/walking (10K) and volunteering at the Canton City Marathon. Find out how YOU can get involved at: www.cantoncitymarathon.com.

We will also immediately start planning and creating decorations for our Perry High School Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 27, at 8 pm!

If you have an event that you would like Perry High School Service League to assist with, please contact our PHS French teacher at: [email protected].

More Girls Tee Up!The Perry girls golf team has had a complete make-over. It has gone from a program that has been struggling to get young ladies out to play golf, to a program that now has 15 young ladies. These ladies may be new to golf, but they put forth effort each day to get better. The varsity carries six ladies and the JV program now has nine young ladies. The commitment level has now been set to a new standard. Overall, the team is young, but the two seniors have been providing extremely great leadership thus far.

2014 Varsity Girls Golf TeamSR. Emily DominikSR. Sam BushmanJr. Lauren DiceJr. Taylor AdamczakJr. Aaliyah AndreottiFr. Addie Martin

2014 Jv Girls Golf teamSO. Hailey TurnerSO. Olivia BartoloneSO. Megan YelichekSO. Amanda WillisFr. Destiny JohnsonFr. Abby HerveyFr. Emily Stephen Fr. Hailey WallerFr. Miranda Little

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Stay CoNNeCtedPerry High School3737 13th Street, SW

Massillon, Ohio 44646

330-477-3486Fax: 330-478-6160

Mr. Jason Conrad Mrs. Barbara ZinkPrincipal Secretary

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Pfeiffer Upstanders

Pfeiffer Intermediate School is proud to have adopted the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. This program is the only research-based program with data to support the reduction of bullying behaviors if the program is followed with fidelity. This program is supported through the Stark County Educational Service Center and with a grant from the Sisters of of Charity.

The biggest difference in this anti-bullying program from others is that the emphasis is on changing the culture by empowering bystanders, rather than just trying to change the bullies and their victims. Pfeiffer’s committee has met throughout the summer. The committee consists of students, teachers, and parents. While we know we will never completely end bullying, our goal is to create a climate where bullying is not tolerated and where bystanders become upstanders. Our committee includes: Ashley Lockhart, Steve Pritchett, Stacey Evans, Gina Risher, Alison Romigh, Courtney Ehret, Erin Pittman, Rob Laskey, Beth Huprich, Vickie Briercheck, Erica Thom (who serves as our Stark County consultant and also a Pfeiffer parent), Riley Brown, Rebecca DePasquale, Dawson Groff, Amirah Mitchell, Behji Patton, Annabella Studebaker, Paul Wagner and Kathryn Yerian.

In early August, several students recorded a song (pictured top right) which will be used as our theme for the year.

Stay CoNNeCtedPfeiffer Intermediate4315 13th Street, SW

Massillon, Ohio 44646

330-478-6163Fax: 330-478-6800

Mr. Chad Merritt Mrs. Marianne DiCiccoPrincipal Secretary

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Choir Members Participate in Ohio Honors Choir

Twenty-one Pfeiffer and Edison choir students spent two and a half June days in Columbus as members of the Ohio Choral Directors Association Honor Choir. The Honor Choir is made up of 150 of Ohio’s best choir students in Grades 4-8. Their days were spent in intense rehearsal with nationally known director, Dr. Sandra Mathias, and concluded with a standing-room only, professionally recorded concert.

Perry students participating in the Honor Choir were Juliette Baltzly, Dominic Crozier, Katie Daugintis, Brittany Dean, Emma George, Nichole Johnson, Reid Kennedy, Jake Kleve, Austin Kraft-Desantis, Olivia Lane, Kayla McAdams, Molly McDonald, Kristen Peffer, Chloe Polen, Emma Polen, Kasey Pukys, Isabella Ramos, Chalina Russell, Anna Scheck, Tia Shanklin, and Mia Whitlock. Congratulations to our students respresenting Perry choirs at the state level.

Upstanders studemts: Krasen Bratten, Paul Wagner, Amiah Mitchell, Gillian Risher, and Rebecca DePasquale.

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