Have you ever stepped into a chocolate palace? Mrs. Kahle’s class brought Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to life—students made their own chocolate houses, inspired by Mr. Willy Wonka’s 100-room palace! It was messy, creative, and absolutely delicious. 🍫🏠
Did you know that we partner with Heartstring Melodies to provide music therapy in some of our ESC classrooms? This programming contributes to the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional wellbeing and development of our students. And... clearly, it's fun! #musictherapy
Last week’s Family Fun Night at Riverdale was a blast! 🎉 The Riverdale Preschool team joined in on the fun by leading a craft inspired by How to Catch a Monster. The kids got creative making their own unique monsters using playdoh and all kinds of fun crafting materials! ✨
#FamilyFunNight #CreativeKids #MonsterMakers
💙 Today was Grandparents Day at Riverdale!
We want to give a big shoutout to all of the wonderful grandparents who were able to come out and spend the day with their grandkids. Your love, support, and smiles mean so much to our students — thank you for making today so special! 💐#GrandparentsDay
Yesterday, Mr. Clark joined in on the fun during a brain break with the kiddos in Mrs. VanDenEynde’s room! 🎉 It’s always great to see everyone getting up, moving, and recharging together. 🕺💃 #BrainBreak #FunAtSchool #LearningAndLaughing
Today, one of our students got some hands-on experience with real-world jobs! 💪 He spent time with our maintenance team, breaking down and compacting boxes. What a great opportunity to learn responsibility, teamwork, and practical life skills! 🧰📦 #RealWorldLearning #LifeSkills #HandsOnExperience
What an insightful day at the HCESC! We were thrilled to host an essential training on Section 504 with the Jessica Dawso from Scott Scriven LLP in partnership with SORSA.
#Section504 #ProfessionalDevelopment #ESCTraining
Happy School Psychologists Week! Sending a huge shout-out to all the dedicated school psychologists who champion our students' social, emotional, and academic growth. Your compassion and expertise shine brightly! ✨ #ChildDevelopment #SchoolHeroes
Part 2 Spooky Halloween happenings
🎃👻 Spooky Halloween fun was had by all of our classrooms today! From creative costumes and festive crafts to sweet treats and giggles, our classrooms were filled with excitement and smiles. 🕷️🕸️ We love celebrating together and making memories that are boo-tifully fun! 🧡🖤
#HappyHalloween #SpookyFun #MakingMemories
👏 Congratulations to Mr. Daniel Weinstein, our high school ED classroom teacher, for being recognized as Volunteer of the Month by NAMI of Hancock County! 💙
In addition to his dedication in the classroom, Dan gives his time and leadership to convene and lead a local NAMI support group, helping to foster mental health awareness and support in our community.
We’re so proud to celebrate his compassion and commitment—both in and outside of school! 🌟
#CommunityStrong #MentalHealthAwareness #NAMI #VolunteerOfTheMonth
🎃 To wrap up Mrs. Tyson’s pumpkin unit, students got creative with some festive art! Using paint and nail polish, they designed their own one-of-a-kind pumpkin crafts — each as unique as the artist who made it. 🍂✨ #FallFun #CreativeKids #PumpkinArt
❄️🍂 Mrs. Shelton’s class has been busy talking about the changing leaves—and eagerly waiting for snow to arrive! Since the real snow hasn’t shown up yet, we brought the fun indoors with a classroom snowball fight! ⛄️💙
Our amazing paras also created sensory bins for the students to explore, and the kids made ghostly suncatchers to add a little Halloween sparkle to the room. 👻✨
#FallFun #IndoorSnowDay #SpookySeason
🌟 Giving Back to the Community! 🌟
On Wednesday, October 22nd, Mr. Weinstein’s high school class had the opportunity to prepare and serve lunch to the folks at the City Mission of Findlay. 🍽️💛
This meaningful experience not only supported a great local organization but also helped students work toward earning their Community Service Seal for graduation. We’re so proud of their hard work, compassion, and commitment to serving others! 🙌✨
#CommunityService #GivingBack #CityMissionOfFindlay
Section 504 Essentials: Process, Plans, and Perfect Compliance
Monday 11/3/25, 8:30am-3:30pm
Free for Hancock ESC member districts and SORSA member districts
This vital training will equip educators with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for Section 504 compliance. Participants will be guided through the 504 process, from referral and eligibility determination to understanding procedural safeguards. Participants will gain clarity on the law's requirements and best practices for implementation in our schools and classrooms.
To learn more and register: https://aptg.co/cvFRPT
What a great day of learning and connection! 🌟
Last week, the Hancock County ESC hosted our 2025 Connect & Collaborate Professional Development Day — and it was a huge success!
We’re so thankful to Carrie Sanchez for joining us as our keynote speaker and sharing such an inspiring message. 🙌
A big thank-you as well to the educators and organizers who made the day possible through their hard work and collaboration.
We’re proud to see so many dedicated professionals coming together to grow, share ideas, and strengthen education across Hancock County. 💙📚
📸 Check out more highlights from the day here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DCGUhjNAszSKGpfL8
#HancockESC #ConnectAndCollaborate #ProfessionalDevelopment #InspireEducateLead
This week in Mrs. Kahle's class, the students learned about Dollywood's Harvest Festival! 🍎 They discovered that a bakery there bakes 25-lb apple pies every day, with each slice weighing 3 lbs and serving about 4 adults! The highlight? Making their very own apple pie in a cup! 🍰✨ What a delightful way to learn and end the week!
🎲 Game time in Mrs. Perkins’ class! 🌟
Students had a blast playing Uno yesterday while practicing color and number identification, turn-taking, and following directions. Learning through play makes every lesson more fun! ❤️💛💚💙
#LearningThroughPlay #UnoFun
🎃 It’s pumpkin patch day for Ms. Wilson’s class! 🍂✨
Our students had a wonderful time exploring, picking pumpkins, and soaking up all the fall fun. Smiles, laughter, and autumn adventures made for the perfect day! 🍁💛
#PumpkinPatchAdventures #FallFun #LearningOutsideTheClassroom
🎉 Fun Friday vibes in full swing! 🎉
Our amazing RBT, Miss McKenna, let the kids take the lead today by choosing their own activities during ABA sessions! 💛 It was wonderful to see them making choices, engaging, and having fun while learning. What a great way to wrap up the week! 🌟
#FunFriday #ABALearning #StudentChoice #MakingLearningFun
