Hancock County ESC

👮‍♂️🚔 Exciting day at Blanchard Valley Middle School! Officer White paid a special visit to our classroom this Friday. The kids were thrilled to learn about his duties and even got a chance to explore his vehicle. 🚓🔦 Thank you, Officer White, for an engaging and informative session! #CommunityEngagement #Education #SafetyFirst

🎨🐰 Friday was a blast as Awakening Minds Art visited Mrs. Tyson & Mrs. VanDenEynde's class for a painting session! The classroom was buzzing with creativity as the kids crafted adorable Easter bunnies. 🐇🖌️ #ArtEducation #EasterFun #CreativityInClassrooms

This week was truly magical as we had the pleasure of hosting Kevin Spencer from Hocus Focus™ at Findlay alongside some of our incredible ESC units! 🎩✨ Hocus Focus™ isn't just your average program – it's a creative instructional approach designed to support students with varying educational challenges and abilities. From autism to cognitive delays, emotional disturbances to learning disabilities, Hocus Focus™ is all about empowering every learner. 💪 During Kevin's visit, we witnessed the power of motivation, positive self-expression, and skill reinforcement firsthand. These activities aren't just engaging; they're transformational, laying the groundwork for student success. 🚀 A huge thank you to Kevin Spencer for sharing his expertise and passion with us. Together, we're creating brighter futures for every student, one magical moment at a time. ✨ #HocusFocus #StudentSuccess #EmpoweringEducation 📚 📸To see more picture of all of the fun from this week, here is a link to a photo album! https://photos.app.goo.gl/ddC1witJA4d2zGEv6

Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck was out at Riverdale again today! ☕ Mrs. Tyson’s incredible class has been hard at work learning about hygiene and safety measures, and they're now ready to lend a hand on the truck! 🚚 It’s amazing to see our community coming together to support each other. 👋 #TravelinToms #CoffeeLovers ☕🌟

📚 Exciting News from Mrs. Shelton’s and Miss Altman’s Class! 📚 We're thrilled to announce that our Bigs and Littles have been paired up for some incredible reading adventures! 🌟 Together, we're not only building our reading skills but also forming new connections and friendships along the way. 🤝 Let the reading adventures begin! 📖 #ReadingPartners #BuildingSkills #NewConnections

📣 Today was an exciting day for our students at Blanchard Valley Middle School! They embarked on a culinary adventure to Brinkmans to gather ingredients for their Cooking Class. From scouring the aisles to checking off items on their lists, they honed their grocery shopping skills. Plus, they got hands-on experience using a debit card! 🛒🍳 #CookingClass #RealWorldSkills #BVMSJourney

Yesterday, Miss Digby’s class of wonderful students had a blast creating Calm Down Jars with the amazing Miss Tiffany from the Family Resource Center! 💫 It was such a fun and relaxing activity, and the kids absolutely loved it. Huge thanks to Miss Tiffany for her guidance and creativity! 😊 #CalmDownJars #FamilyResourceCenter #Mindfulness #CreativeLearning 🎨🌈

🏆🎉 Exciting news from Mrs. Tyson's class! 🎉🏆 Today, our students wrapped up their job skills training at Kan Du by crafting their very own trophies! 🙌 What an incredible accomplishment! 🌟 We're so proud of their hard work and dedication. Here's to celebrating their achievements and looking forward to all the amazing things they'll continue to accomplish! #JobSkills #KanDu #ProudTeachers #MakingMemories

🌟📚✨ Exciting Day at Blanchard Valley's Middle School Classroom! 🌈🍀 Our classroom turned into a golden opportunity for learning today! 🌟 In Math class, students sorted Lucky Charms to gather data and create awesome graphs. 📊 Plus, we embarked on a thrilling scavenger hunt to uncover hidden treasures! 🗺️🔍 But the fun didn't stop there - we let our creativity bloom with beautiful clovers and flowers painted with Awakening Minds. 🎨💐 Feeling lucky to be part of such a vibrant and engaging learning environment! #GoldenLearning #MathMagic #CreativeExplorations 🍀📚

Mrs. Tyson's class had an absolute blast on Friday! 😄 They played Hedbanz and used descriptive words to guess what they were each wearing on their heads. 🎩👑🕶️ Let me tell you, the laughter was contagious! 😂 #FunTimes #LearningCanBeHilarious

Today Holly Altman's HS class from Cory-Rawson and Kelly Godeke's HS class from Riverdale came to the ESC for our first Transition Information Day. Thanks to Danielle Doxsey from Findlay Culvers, Lara Beltz from Beltz Home Services, and McKenzie Chisko from GROB systems who became our Business panel. They spoke to the students about the job opportunities at each of their companies and the importance of good work ethics and many other soft skills needed to become successful employees. They also completed mock interviews with seniors and juniors. Students also had the opportunity to learn about the services available from NAMI Hancock County, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, Ohio Means Jobs, Disability Rights Ohio and the Work Advance program. Many thanks to all the agencies and businesses who joined us today. Also a big thank you to Angie Toland the Hancock County ESC's Education Transition Specialist for coordinating this event! To see more picture here is the link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/6xJPXKCMSS8Ya6S76 #TransitionInformationDay #HighSchool #CareerReadiness #JobOpportunities #WorkEthics #SoftSkills #MockInterviews #NAMIHancockCounty #OpportunitiesOhio #OhioMeansJobs #DisabilityRightsOhio #WorkAdvance #CommunitySupport #BusinessPanel #EmploymentSkills #Education

🚸 Attention Parents! 🚸 Concerned about your child's development? We've got you covered! Check out our flyer for an upcoming developmental screening. Early intervention is key! 📋 See flyer for details. Don't miss out! #EarlyIntervention #ChildDevelopment 🌟👶

🌊🐒 Exciting News from Blanchard Valley School! 🌟 Over the past few weeks, our students have been diving deep into the fascinating world of ecosystems! 🌿🌎 They've been hands-on, hatching their very own sea monkeys and learning all about their care and habitat needs. 🐵🔍 Now, they're bubbling with excitement to see just how big these sea monkeys can grow! 🐠💦 As our students explore and learn, we couldn't help but pose a little brain teaser for you all: 🤔📚 If you toss a monkey into salty water, what will it become? The answer: Wet! 💦😄 #ScienceFun #EcosystemExplorers #SeaMonkeyAdventures 🌊🐵

Another fantastic morning at Riverdale with Travelin' Tom's Coffee! ☕️ Mrs. Tyson’s class did a wonderful job helping out! It was heartwarming to see the younger kiddos enjoying some refreshing lemonade amidst laughter and joy as well. 🍋 Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful start to the day! #RiverdaleAdventures #CommunityCoffee #MorningBliss

📢 Attention Marie D. Berry Scholarship Applicants! 📢 We are aware of the issues with FAFSA and continued delays in receiving FAFSA Submission Summary reports. The deadline for applications will stand for 3/29/2024⏳, and applicants can submit the FAFSA when it is received. Delaying decisions, but not delaying application deadlines.

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🌟 Let's Hear it for Mrs. Tyson's Class! 🌟 Exciting news! Mrs. Tyson's class is gearing up early for the upcoming Ball Metal Recycling Can Drive in April! 🔄 Today, they're rolling up their sleeves and getting ready to make a big impact by collecting cans for recycling. Way to go, team! But wait, there's more! ♻️ Not only are they prepping for the big event, but Mrs. Tyson's class is also staying committed to their regular recycling efforts at the Admin and ESC building. Their dedication to sustainability is truly commendable! Let's show our support for Mrs. Tyson and her class as they lead the charge in making our community a greener, cleaner place. Together, we can make a difference! 💚 #RecyclingCanDrive #SustainabilityHeroes #MrsTysonsClassRocks

Ms. Baer's class had a blast horseback riding at Challenged Champions in Ottawa today! They practiced skills, played games, and can't wait to go back next week. 🐎🌟 #ChallengedChampions #HorsebackAdventures

🎉🐴 Last Friday was a day to remember for Mrs. VanDenEynde's class! 🎈🐎 They saddled up and rode horses at Challenged Champions, making unforgettable memories while celebrating the 100th day of school! 📚🎉 What an incredible way to mark such a special milestone! #SchoolAdventures #100thDayCelebration #MakingMemories 🎉🐴

🎉💖 Miss Digby's class had a blast at their Valentine's party today! From Occupational Therapy groups with Miss Amanda to getting "wrapped up in love," and crafting delicious Valentine's Day snack mix, it was a day filled with laughter and love! ❤️ #ValentinesParty #LoveAndLaughter #MissDigbysClass