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Tuesdays with Mr. Knoll (4/16/2024)
Tuesdays with Mr. Knoll (4/16/2024)
George M. Malich

After a much-deserved spring break, our students and staff are back in their classrooms, finishing out the school year with positivity!

Read on to learn about the exciting things happening in the Canfield Local School District. As always, I encourage you to submit student and staff achievements to CanfieldUpdate@CanfieldSchools.net.

  • Canfield Education Innovation Fund Online Auction

    In 2021, the Canfield Education Innovation Fund (CEIF) was established under the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. The CEIF aims to promote, encourage, and enhance educational opportunities that strengthen and enrich student experiences in the Canfield Local School District. Its mission is fulfilled by awarding grants to individuals and teams employed in the district.

    “Experience is the best teacher.” The Canfield Education Innovation Fund (CEIF) is excited to launch the 2nd annual Fortify the Fund: An Online Auction. Bid on over 100 experiences donated by the community and Canfield Local School District Staff which is live now and runs through April 25th at ​​https://qtego.us/qlink/canfield. The highest bidder can shadow one of our staff members, win 18-hole golf certificates, sporting event tickets, mental health and wellness opportunities, and much more.  Get registered today and place your bid!!  Thank you to all who donated items for this event!

     
  • We are proud to announce that both C.H. Campbell and Hilltop Elementary Schools have earned the Purple Star designation as part of the Purple Star Class of 2024! This designation from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. With C.H. Campbell and Hilltop receiving this designation, all buildings within our district are now Purple Star schools!  Another example of Positively Canfield!!
     
  • In honor of Autism Awareness Month, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17th, has been proclaimed to wear BLUE to school. Show your school spirit Cardinals!!
     
  • On Saturday, April 13, 2024, 33 members of the Canfield Village Middle School Band Program participated in 27 events at the annual Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 5 Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event. Congratulations to the following musicians:

SOLOS: SUPERIOR RATING
Miles Mihalik                       Trumpet                           7th Grade
Kevin Dangol                      Baritone                           7th Grade
Callen Morgan                    Alto Saxophone               7th Grade
Jacob Hicklin                      Trombone                        7th Grade
Jack Goclano                      Trombone                        8th Grade
Ilhaan Khan                         Clarinet                            8th Grade
Avnish PaiDhungat             Snare Drum                    7th Grade
Danielle Laslow                   Oboe                               7th Grade
Deven Pal                             Snare Drum                     8th Grade
Avnish PaiDhungat             Multiple Percussion         7th Grade
Parker Larson                      Alto Saxophone               7th Grade
Benjamin Lu                        Multiple Percussion         7th Grade
Micaiah Reigstad                Piano                               7th Grade
Colton Strong                     Snare Drum                     8th  Grade
Benjamin Lu                        Xylophone                        7th Grade
John Stryanec                    Snare Drum                     8th Grade
Zapp Siler                            Snare Drum                     8th Grade

ENSEMBLES: SUPERIOR RATING
7th Grade Saxophone Quartet: Callen Morgan, Parker Larson, Michael Everett, Alex Stewart

8th Grade Percussion Ensemble: Grant Chichak, Tait Fredell, Brock Lynn, Deven Pal, John Styranec, Kassie Prevost, Zapp Siler, Colton Strong

8th Grade Woodwind Duet: Ilhaan Khan, Ari Reyes

7th Grade Percussion Ensemble: Avnish PaiDhungat, Benjamin Lu, Ethan Brown, Max Hopkinson, Jackson Flesher, George Hill

SOLOS: EXCELLENT RATING
Logan Messenger         Trumpet            8th Grade
Stephen Smith              Tuba                  8th Grade
Benjamin Lu                  Snare Drum      7th Grade
Avnish PaiDhungat       Xylophone        8th Grade

ENSEMBLES: EXCELLENT RATING
7th Grade Brass Trio: Lleyton Forsyth, Kevin Dangol, Aidan McFarland

FESTIVAL CLASS
7th Grade Brass Quartet: Finnegan Wires, Shane Sinkovich, Gabe Wilson, Stephen Smith
 

  • The following wrestlers represented Canfield at the OAC State Wrestling Competition on March 23 at the Covelli Center. Congratulations to these young athletes who competed and placed at the state level!

State Placers:
Averie Bourgerie, Hilltop - 3rd place
Jayden McCrumb, CVMS - 4th place
Matteo Furr, CVMS - 6th place

State Competitors:
Adam Rupp, CVMS
Lucas Hopkinson, CVMS
Riley Bourgerie, CVMS
Layla Doran, CVMS
Ricky Cook, Hilltop
James Libert, Hilltop
Jackson Horvath, Hilltop
 

  • Join us in congratulating our CVMS Classy Cards for this quarter!

Peyton Veres - 5th Grade
Kyleigh Kuebler - 6th Grade
Sam Burkey - 7th Grade
Becca Heikkinen - 8th Grade
 

  • Junior AJ Helmick won State and a $500 cash prize for his Piano Concerto in Columbus at the end of March. Congratulations, AJ!
     
  • Coach Patrick Pavlansky was named the Division II Assistant Girls Basketball Coach of the Year! Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions to Canfield Athletics!
     
  • Congratulations to our students from all the Canfield schools for their participation in the Easy Street workshop and performance at The Ford Family Recital Hall stage at The DeYor Performing Arts Center on March 30th. The performance was called Taylor Swift The EZ Street Era.
     
  • Congratulations to CHS student Anna Vennetti for being named The 2024 Teen of Impact Winner for raising $10,640 for The American Heart Association.  Great job, Anna.
     
  • Congratulations to CHC student Preston Tolnar, who finished 5th in his age group at the National Drive, Chip and Putt competition held at the Masters! Way to go, Preston!
     

Canfield Schools recently held several events highlighting our students’ incredible talents:

  • Our talented students performed in the CHS Spring Play, "Newsies," on March 21-24. The show was a great success and drew community-wide support in attendance. We can’t wait to see your next performance! 
     
  • CHC 1st graders shared a wonderful performance of “The Bear Went Over the Mountain” at CHS on March 25. Their talent and creativity were on display in this heartwarming showcase!
     

Visit the district calendar to stay informed of upcoming events happening at each of our schools this spring:

  • The CHS Student Council will host a blood drive from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. Help support this cause by becoming a blood donor!
     
  • Our newest CHS National Honor Society members will be inducted at the ceremony on Wednesday, April 24! We are excited to welcome these students to this elite group!
     

Don’t forget to follow us on Social Media: You can find us as CanfieldLocalSD on the following platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), YouTube, and TikTok. We want to connect with each of you and celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, teachers, and staff.

 

We encourage you to submit your student and staff achievements to CanfieldUpdate@CanfieldSchools.net for publication in this newsletter. 
 

Stay positive, Canfield! 

 

Mr. Knoll, Superintendent 

  • C. H. Campbell Elementary School
  • Canfield High School
  • Canfield Local School District
  • Canfield Village Middle School
  • Hilltop Elementary School
Canfield Education Innovation Fund Auction
Canfield Education Innovation Fund Auction
George M. Malich

“Experience is the best teacher.” The CEIF is excited to launch the 2nd Fortify the Fund: An Online Auction.

Bid on over 100 experiences donated by the community and Canfield Local School District Staff April 15th through April 25th at ​​https://qtego.us/qlink/canfield. Thank you to all who donated items for this event!

Have some fun and help raise money for the Canfield Education Innovation Fund (CEIF). The CEIF is a monetary fund that was established to promote, encourage, and enhance educational opportunities that strengthen and enrich our students’ experiences. Learn more about it at www.CanfieldEducationInnovationFund.org.

  • C. H. Campbell Elementary School
  • Canfield High School
  • Canfield Local School District
  • Canfield Village Middle School
  • Hilltop Elementary School
Canfield Local Schools Student Art Show
Canfield Local Schools Student Art Show
George M. Malich

We would like to offer you the opportunity to sponsor this year’s Canfield Local Schools Student Art Show.

The Art Show exhibits artwork from the high school, elementary and middle school programs. The high school artwork is juried, with ribbons, medals and plaques awarded to the top works. We appreciate the tremendous support that the arts programs receive from the Canfield community.   A donation from you in the amounts of:  $10, $25, $50, or $100 will help to continue this wonderful tradition.  Click here for the donation form.  The show will be held on May 15th & 16th in the high school gym. Donations are accepted through May 11th.

  • C. H. Campbell Elementary School
  • Canfield High School
  • Canfield Local School District
  • Canfield Village Middle School
  • Hilltop Elementary School
Canfield Welcomes Newest Cardinals! *Updated*
Canfield Welcomes Newest Cardinals! *Updated*
Canfield Local School District

The Canfield Local School District is announcing Kindergarten Registration for students residing in the district for the 2024-2025 school year.

*UPDATED 3/13/24*

Watch the Informational Meeting from 3/12/24

Schedule your registration appointments here:

C. H. Campbell - Click to Schedule Your Registration Appointment

Hilltop - Click to Schedule Your Registration Appointment

Street & Bus Assignments for CH & HT 23-24

 

*Original post below*

An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Canfield High School. The meeting will be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel. A link to the meeting will be available on our website. The day after the meeting, parents/guardians may visit MyConferenceTime to schedule an appointment in April to begin the registration process. A link to MyConferenceTime will be posted on the district and school websites.

General regulations for these students are as follows:

  1. The child must be a resident of the Canfield Local School District.
     
  2. Children entering kindergarten must have attained the age of five on or before August 1, 2024.
     
  3. Children entering first grade must have attained the age of six on or before August 1, 2024, and must have completed a successful year in kindergarten.
     
  4. The child’s original birth certificate must be presented at the time of registration.
     
  5. Proof of residence must be presented at the time of registration, i.e. driver’s license and one of the following:  purchase agreement for home, rental agreement, or gas or electric bill with residential address.
     
  6. Divorce decree and/or proof of custody (if applicable) must be presented at the time of registration.
     
  7. According to Canfield Local Schools’ Board of Education policy, the immunization record of the student must be presented to register the student for kindergarten.  The record must be from a physician’s office or a health clinic.

Required immunizations do not need to be completed by registration, but must be presented. The Canfield Local Schools follow the requirements of Ohio law and the Ohio Department of Health. Pupils to be admitted to an elementary school must have written evidence that they have received the following immunizations before entering school in the fall:

  • Four (4) or more of DTaP or DT, or any combination. 
  • Three (3) or more doses of IPV. 
  • 2 doses MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. 
  • 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine given at the appropriate intervals. 
  • 2 doses of varicella vaccine (chicken pox). 

If the child has not been immunized against any of the above-mentioned diseases because of a physician’s recommendation, or because of religious objections, the school must have a signed statement to that effect, which must be renewed each school year.

The Canfield Local School District is also conducting its Intensive Awareness Campaign.  We are asking anyone in our district who is aware of or suspects they have a handicapped child to please contact Mr. Dave Spalding, Director of Special Services, at 330-533-6219.

Students who are currently attending kindergarten in Canfield do not need to re-register for first grade.
 

  • C. H. Campbell Elementary School
  • Canfield Local School District
  • Hilltop Elementary School
Canfield Appoints New Football Coach
Canfield Appoints New Football Coach
George M. Malich

Canfield Local Schools Appoints Joseph Ignazio, Jr. as New Varsity Head Football Coach

CANFIELD, OH (January 31, 2024) – At a special board meeting held on January 31, the Canfield Local Schools Board of Education approved the appointment of Joseph Ignazio, Jr. as the new Varsity Head Football Coach. Coach Ignazio's selection comes after a thorough search process aimed at ensuring continuity and sustained excellence within the football program.

Superintendent Joseph Knoll expressed confidence in the selection, stating, "Coach Ignazio checks all the boxes as the right fit for the position. With his educational background, coaching experience with the Canfield program and years serving as a head football coach, we believe he will lead our football program to new heights."

Athletic Director Greg Cooper echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Coach Ignazio's familiarity with the team and the program. "Coach Ignazio will ensure continuity of the football program," said Cooper. "His knowledge of the players and the system will be invaluable as we continue to strive for success."

Coach Ignazio brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to comprehensive student development to his new role. With experience as a teacher and coach, he understands the importance of academic success and athletic achievement. "I believe in developing well-rounded students," remarked Coach Ignazio. "Athletic success is only possible when coupled with academic accomplishment."

As a resident of Canfield, Coach Ignazio feels privileged to align his philosophies with his hometown athletic program. He intends to foster collaboration among students, teachers, coaches and the community to enhance the success and integrity of the High School Football program.

With eight years of head coaching experience at Boardman Local School District and his current role as an Assistant Coach for Canfield Varsity High School Football, Coach Ignazio is well-positioned to lead the team effectively. Additionally, his 21 years of experience as a sixth-grade science educator demonstrates his dedication to serving students and supporting education.

Coach Ignazio assumes his new responsibilities immediately. His appointment reflects Canfield's commitment to advancing its students' athletic and academic achievements.

  • C. H. Campbell Elementary School
  • Canfield High School
  • Canfield Local School District
  • Canfield Village Middle School
  • Hilltop Elementary School