Massillon City Schools

Mrs. Gardner’s 2nd graders at Massillon East Elementary had the opportunity to learn more about Ancient China with ArtsinStark artist, Dyanne Williams, by creating special art projects including pottery, weaving and calligraphy! These hands-on experiences also tied into their reading curriculum, where students learned about Ancient China. Take a look at these photos to see their work!🎨

We are one week away from the Massillon City Schools Annual Art Show!🎨

Due to popular demand, the WHS DECA Marketing class is extending the 2026 State Champions basketball shirt sale!🏀🐯

Don’t miss your chance to grab championship gear! Orders are now open through April 27.

Order today: www.massillondeca.com

Congratulations to Claire Grisak, Rheegan Lustig, and Hannah Studer on being inducted into the WHS Struts and Frets Drama Club Hall of Fame!🎭 Following last night’s performance of The Fourth Wall by Rebekah Ball, the Drama Club announced this year’s Hall of Fame inductees.

Today, we were proud to welcome our 2026 Distinguished Citizens back to Washington High School as they kicked off their celebration with a special visit with our WHS staff.🐯 Please join us in recognizing this year’s honorees: Left to right: • Daniel V. Swartz (Class of 1958) • Diana Pachis (Class of 1969) • Roger Campbell (Class of 1961) • Scott Rudy (Class of 1980)

The Massillon City Schools Career and Technical Education Department has once again earned an Overall 5-Star Award on the 2024–2025 Career-Technical Planning District Report Card, marking three consecutive years of excellence!

We’re proud of the opportunities our CTE programs provide to prepare students for success beyond graduation.
✔️One of only 7 CTE districts in Ohio to earn this distinction
✔️96.7% Technical Skill Attainment rate—second highest in the state
✔️#1 in Ohio for Career & Post-Secondary Readiness

Way to go, Tigers!🐯

Automotive Tech - Viktor Yagello
Business Academy - Austin Lind
Cosmetology - Brooklyn Watson
Exercise Science - Bella Miller
Manufacturing and Engineering - Kayden Kohl
Marketing - Vanessa Ray and Addison Smith
Media Arts and Production - Luke Kennen
Nursing - DaVina Jackson
Pharmacy - Mya Graham
Teaching Professions - Isabella Bowen

Congratulations to WHS Senior, Claire Grisak, who has been named a recipient of a Prestigious Honors Scholarship through the University of Akron’s Williams Honors College! This competitive scholarship is awarded to a select group of top students each year recognizing outstanding academic achievement and leadership!🐯

The WHS Drama Club Presents: The Fourth Wall

Wednesday, April 15th at 7 PM!

Celebrating a Rising Star!🌟

Massillon Junior High School has earned the Capturing Kids' Hearts Rising Star Recognition!

This year, Massillon City Schools introduced the Capturing Kids’ Hearts initiative focused on building strong relationships and a positive school culture.

We’re proud of MJHS for this recognition!

Tuesday Attendance Time!⏰

April is Autism Awareness Month💙

Massillon West Elementary PTO is selling Autism Awareness t-shirts through April 17. Click the link below to purchase.

https://sassymamacreativedesigns.company.site/MASSILLON-WEST-PTO-FUNDRAISER-c197863295?fbclid=IwY2xjawRLJmhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWYTdKUHBDbzgzczdhYkVOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlgT6kyVitvxj3TW6FWNm1IAZ6_AJZ1NUoTokLmh2xfhtGGhXpk8e9KP9eK-_aem_zW6NmyXsdLaAtPl-NZM3hg

3rd quarter report cards are now available online. Click the link below to view.

https://hac.sparcc.org/HomeAccess/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fHomeaccess

Thinking ahead: Our Summer Food Service Program will begin June 15th!☀️

Visit our website for full details.
https://www.massillonschools.org/article/2816304

The WHS Drama Club Presents: The Fourth Wall

Wednesday, April 15th at 7 PM!

Support the Art Show in Style!🎨

The art departments are selling Art Show t-shirts just in time for the big event!

🗓Art Show Dates: April 22 & April 23
🛍T-shirt Order Deadline: April 26

👉 Order here: https://stores.inksoft.com/mjhs_art_show/shop/home

A beautiful day for the 2026 Massillon Basketball State Championship Parade!☀️🏀

Reminder: The 2026 Massillon Boys Basketball State Championship Parade is TONIGHT!🏀 Sunday, April 12th at 5pm Come celebrate the FIRST Basketball State Championship in Massillon history! The celebration parade featuring the Massillon Tiger Swing Band, the Cheerleaders, and the Team, will kick off at 5pm from the corner of 8th St NE and Lincoln Way. It will head down Lincoln Way through downtown and turn left onto Erie St S, continue towards Tremont Ave SW, and turn left again onto Tremont before concluding at City Hall and Duncan Plaza. There will be a short rally held at the pavilion following the conclusion of the parade. We hope to see everyone there to celebrate. Go Tigers!

Each year, the Stark County Educational Service Center recognizes a Teacher of the Year and Rookie of the Year from the districts in Stark County!🐯

Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Wolgamott and Rookie of the Year, Madison Nadeau!

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, staff at Massillon Middle School wore blue this week.💙 Thank you to Officer McWilliams, our school resource officer, for encouraging this effort and helping bring awareness to an important cause.

The countdown is on!🧡

Stay up to date on end-of-year events with the attached calendar.

Go Tigers!