Massillon City Schools

Show up and Shine: Tuesday Attendance Time!⏰ We love celebrating our students' success and the power of showing up! Take a look at these awesome moments from Gorrell Elementary that prove just how great it is to be present: 📸Kindergarten Attendance Stars: Every single kindergarten student at Gorrell was in attendance on January 8th! Way to go! 📸Star Work Shoutouts: Check out some of our proud students showing off their Star Work certificates! Every Friday, Ms. Kappas picks one shining star from each classroom after teachers submit standout work. Each selected student gets a certificate and a sweet treat for their outstanding efforts! 📸Fun Friday in the Library: Fridays are extra special in the library, where students dive into engaging activities that spark creativity and fun! Every day counts, Tigers, and we’re so proud of how you show up and shine!📚

The WHS Exercise Science class is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 21st! Please enter through the Ticket Office doors to donate!

Hands-on Science in Action!🧪 Mrs. Sebrell’s WHS Biology class is conducting a DNA extraction lab today!

Congratulations to our Massillon Intermediate School Tigers of the Month for the month of January!🐯

Congratulations to WHS varsity Talking Tiger Speech member, Mallory Findley, who recently competed in the final power round at the McKinley Speech and Debate Tournament! Mallory earned 7th place out of over 50 competitors in the category of Declamation!🎉

Due to a bus driver shortage, the following bus routes will be affected this morning. Please refer to the StopFinder app for more information. Massillon Junior High - Bus 3 Massillon Intermediate - Bus 3 Massillon Intermediate - Bus 35 Whittier - Bus 35 Gorrell - Bus 3

Save the date!🧡 Come out and support our Massillon competition cheer team on Friday, January 31st in the WHS Auxiliary gym!

Show Up and Shine: Tuesday Attendance Time!⏰ Being here opens doors to incredible opportunities! Recently, Mr. Benson, Mrs. Young, and Mrs. Soptelean took 21 of our 8th grade girls to the Northeast Ohio STEM Goes Red Program at Northeast Ohio Medical University.💡 Our students connected with inspiring female leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—proving that with determination and hard work, they can achieve amazing things too! Attendance matters because it leads to experiences like this! Let’s keep showing up and making each day count, Tigers!

Winter Weather Ready!❄️ Tigers, winter is here, and we want to keep everyone safe and informed! Check out these bus riding tips to stay safe! Wondering if it's a snow day?🌨️Stay in the know by checking the platforms below! Also, be sure that your phone number is correct in FinalForms to ensure that you are on our all call/text list!

The Massillon City Schools will be closed Monday, January 6, 2025 due to inclement weather. All offices throughout the district will be closed. All high school extracurricular activity information will be communicated through coaches/advisors. All middle school extracurricular activities will be cancelled. Stay safe, Tigers!

The Tiger wrestling team took 14th place out of 36 teams at the 62nd JC Gorman Tournament this weekend!🏆 Congratulations to our standout placers: Marcus Fricke 138 lb - 5th place Frankie Salvino 190 lb - 3rd place Chris Fair - Heavyweight Champion

The Tiger wrestling team had an impressive showing last weekend, finishing 6th out of 36 teams at the Wheeling Park Duals!🐅 Now, they’re gearing up for another big challenge at the JC Gorman Tournament this weekend!

Happy New Year, Tigers! 🎉 2025 is here, and it’s going to be a year to remember! This spring, we’ll celebrate the Class of 2025 as they step into their futures. In the fall, we’ll open the doors to our brand new elementary schools, creating exciting new opportunities for learning and growth. And in between, there will be so many exciting moments, milestones, and fun memories to share together! From special events to everyday victories, this year is sure to be filled with Tiger pride. Through it all, we remain committed to our Tiger Focus Areas! Let’s make it our best year yet!🧡

Lady Tigers Dominate the Court!🏀 The Lady Tigers are making waves at the South Range Holiday Classic!🌟 Today, they powered past Youngstown Ursuline with a 56-23 victory. This follows their big win against Crestview yesterday.🐾

Franklin Elementary hosted its annual holiday luncheon on Friday, and it was full of festive cheer!🎄✨ Our students looked wonderful in their holiday best as they enjoyed this special tradition. A huge thank you to Massillon KFC for generously providing delicious meals for all of our Franklin Tigers!

Congratulations to our Massillon Tiger Wrestlers on an impressive start to the season at the North Canton Holiday Wrestling Tournament! They battled challenging 32 man brackets! Way to represent, Tigers!🐅 Chris Fair (Sr.) 3rd place Francesco Salvino (Jr.) 5th place

Amanda’s Hope❤️🎄 A heartfelt thank you to everyone in our community who helped provide food and Christmas assistance to families in our district in honor of Amanda Williamson. Special appreciation goes out to our amazing Family Support Specialists, Parent Involvement Coordinator, AHEAD Executive Director and countless others who worked tirelessly to make this Christmas memorable for our families. We’re grateful to partner with these incredible organizations: ❤️ Massillon Fire Department ❤️ Legacy Project ❤️ Akron-Canton Food Bank Pop-Up Pantry ❤️ AHEAD ❤️ Arrow Passage Recovery ❤️ Massillon Health Department ❤️ Akron Children’s Hospital ❤️ United Way ❤️Massillon Boys Basketball Team

Have a great break, Tigers! We will see you on Monday, January 6th!❄️

A Perfect 18/18!🎉 We're thrilled to announce that all 18 WHS Nursing students who took the Certified Phlebotomy Technician licensure exam yesterday passed with flying colors!💉 Kiley Atkins Tierra Dixon Ava Geier Peighton Grassler Kyla Haddox Aryanna Hawk Autumn Hendershot Stacia Hostetler Dakota Jennings Na'tica Kelly Serenity Kemp Kaylee Knight Emma Leininger Abby Livengood Gabriella Spencer Hannah Teall Aubrey White Brieanna Woods

Holiday Cheer at Massillon Middle School! ✨ What an incredible time at our English Learner Holiday Celebration! Families left with their hearts full and hands full, taking home large reusable bags packed with foods and cozy blankets. ❤️ A huge shoutout to our amazing high school EL helpers who bridged language barriers with kindness and enthusiasm, ensuring every student and parent felt welcome and supported.🌟 Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special for our MMS families.