Hancock County ESC

Sunshine and smiles at the Toledo Zoo! ☀️🦍 Ms. Wilson’s class had an incredible time exploring today, and we couldn't have asked for better weather. A huge THANK YOU to Marathon Petroleum for their generous ticket donation—you made this trip possible for our students! 🐾💛

It’s Community Day at Cory-Rawson, and our students are out in full force showing some serious school spirit! From the classroom to the courtyard, our kiddos have been hard at work making the campus shine. Check out what they’ve been up to today: • 🎨 Art in Action: The school rock got a fresh, vibrant new look! • 🌿 Garden Glow-up: Weeds have been pulled and flower beds are looking better than ever. • 🧹 Campus Clean-up: Students are scouring the grounds to make sure everything is neat and tidy. • ✨ And so much more! We are so proud of our students for taking ownership of their school and learning the value of giving back. A huge thank you to the staff and volunteers helping lead the way!

Bowling is right up these boys’ alley! 🎳🏆 Our ESSS Middle and High School classes had a "striking" good time on their trip last week! The students headed to the lanes for some Adapted Physical Education (APE) fun, and the energy was high all afternoon.

🎓 Planning for the Future! Mrs. Tyson's class had a fantastic visit yesterday from Wyandot County to chat with our students about the big transition after high school! A huge thank you to Miss Rachel from Project Life for sharing such valuable insights and helping our students prepare for their next big chapter.

East Sandusky Street School is proud to award student of the Quarter in middle school to Braxton! Braxton is one of the biggest helpers in our classroom. Whether he is being a teaching assistant during morning meetings, completing chores to help keep our classroom and school clean, or running helpful errands, he is always ready to step up. Braxton also brings so much joy to his classroom. He happily joins in all of our classroom shenanigans, and he is never afraid to sing, dance, and have fun with his classmates. Most importantly, Braxton has grown so much this school year. It has been truly amazing to watch the progress he has made. His hard work, positive attitude, and willingness to help others make our classroom a better place every day. Braxton, we are so proud of you.

Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to Shelly Tyson, our ESC Shout-Out winner for the month! 🎉 Shelly wasn’t just nominated once—she was nominated three times this month! Her dedication, heart, and teamwork have clearly made a lasting impression on everyone around her. Why Shelly is a Superstar: • Student-Centered Success: Whether it’s mastering academic milestones or essential life skills, Shelly is "all in" to help every student reach their full potential. • Learning is Fun: From engaging classroom activities to running the BEST coffee truck in town, she knows how to keep her students excited and involved. • Heart & Patience: Her nominees highlighted her incredible patience, the respect she shows every child, and the way she treats her students like family. • True Inspiration: One colleague shared, "She is the reason for my love of working with kids." Shelly truly embodies the ESC mission through her commitment to students, parents, and her fellow staff members. We are beyond proud to have her on our team! 💙 Thank you, Shelly, for going above and beyond every single day! Help us celebrate her in the comments below! 👇

Cookie duty! 👩‍🍳 Practice makes perfect when it comes to life skills. We helped the Riverdale staff prep some treats for lunch today. 🍪

Check out these highlights from our end-of-the-year bowling trips! 🎳 Our students took their Adaptive PE skills to the local lanes this week, and the energy was off the charts. Whether they were using ramps, bumpers, or going pro-style, everyone got in on the action. It’s been an incredible year of growth, and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our students' hard work than with a little friendly competition and a lot of high-fives. 🖐️

State tests are in full swing, but Mrs. Peace’s students aren't letting the pressure get to them! They spent time crafting an encouraging poster to cheer each other on. 🎨📝 It’s a wonderful reminder that while testing is important, community and kindness come first. 🧡 Good luck to all our students—take a deep breath, do your best, and remember: you’ve got this! 🌟

The Miss Altman and Ms. Beth's class concluded their space science unit by visiting the Armstrong Air & Space Museum. It was an insightful look into the history of the space program and a perfect way to bring their studies to life. Following the museum, the group enjoyed lunch at Taco Bell, where students practiced the practical skills of ordering their own meals and managing their transactions. It was a successful day of both academic and real-world learning! 🌌🌮 #ScienceUnit #SpaceProgram #ArmstrongMuseum #LifeSkills #ExperientialLearning

The stars aligned for our students today! 🌟🚀 A huge thank you to Hancock County Park District for bringing their incredible mobile planetarium right into our classrooms at Riverdale. Our students got to travel through the cosmos without ever leaving the building! There is nothing quite like seeing that "aha!" moment when a student sees the constellations up close. Thanks for making science come alive! 🔭🪐

Better late than never! 🐴❄️ After a few chilly cancellations, Mrs. VanDenEynde’s class finally made it to Challenged Champions, and it was worth the wait! Our students had an incredible time connecting with the horses, learning new skills, and enjoying the fresh air.

Our classrooms were rocking (literally!) last week as our students dove into some Cardio Drumming! From practicing rhythm to getting our heart rates up, it was the perfect way to burn off some energy and focus our minds. Who knew exercise could sound this good? Check out these rockstars in action! 👇

Ms. Sheridan’s class took advantage of the beautiful weather yesterday by taking our math lesson to the pavement! 📝✨ The students teamed up to tackle challenging problems using nothing but teamwork and colorful sidewalk chalk. It’s amazing how much more fun long division is when you’re soaking up the sun!

🧠 What a night for brains and buzzer-beaters! 🧠

The Hancock County JH/MS School Quiz Bowl season came to an exciting conclusion this past Monday at Liberty-Benton Middle School. It was a fantastic showcase of academic talent and school spirit!

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Tournament Winners: Liberty-Benton Middle School!
🥈 Shout-out to our Runner-Up: Riverdale Middle School!

We also want to celebrate all 81 students who competed! This year's tournament featured brilliant minds representing Arcadia, Arlington, Cory-Rawson, Liberty-Benton, McComb, Riverdale, Van Buren, and Vanlue.

A huge thank you to Lauri Cedar, the Hancock County ESC’s Enrichment Program Coordinator, for organizing such a wonderful event for our students.

Way to go, everyone! 📚✨

Hancock County ESC Parent Mentor Dr. Cherie Hocanson and Liberty-Benton Elementary teacher Holly Myers presented at the Spring Parent Mentor Conference at The Ohio State University today. They shared, "Reading Ready: Using Multi-Sensory Tools to Help Caregivers and Educators Develop Successful Readers", connecting the science of reading, best literacy practices for all students, and a toolkit for parent mentors from across the state. Thanks to these student-centered leaders for improving understanding among those who support families!

Kenna was busy today helping our kiddos sharpen those fine motor skills with some St. Patrick’s Day magic! Whether it was pinching "gold" or crafting shamrocks, these festive tasks are perfect for building the hand strength and coordination our students need. So proud of our hard-working kiddos! ✨

Mrs. Tyson’s class teamed up with FRC yesterday to learn how to handle big emotions. We talked about stress and then put our creativity to work making calming jars. Check out these beautiful results! Now, whenever we feel a bit stressed, we know exactly what to do: shake, breathe, and watch the glitter settle.

🍀 Luck was in the air today! 🌈 Our wonderful OT and Speech teams joined forces with our classrooms for some festive St. Patrick’s Day fun and skill-building: • Mrs. Perkins’ Class: Read “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover” and practiced fine motor skills with Fruit Loop rainbows! 🥣 • Mrs. VanDenEynde & Mrs. Tyson’s Classes: Put their listening skills to the test following directions to mix up some Leprechaun Bait! ✨ We love seeing our students work on their goals while celebrating together.

A huge shout-out to David, who has been a rockstar in the cafeteria! Every day before the lunch rush begins, you can find David hard at work helping the cooks prep and making sure the milk is fully stocked for his peers. We love seeing this kind of initiative and school spirit. Thank you, David, for your hard work and for making the cafeteria a better place every single day! 🙌