Good morning, Dev Test County. March arrives with a flurry of deadlines that'll keep Ohio's education administrators busier than a spelling bee champion cramming vocabulary lists. Today marks a critical convergence: the SAT online testing window swings open statewide, school boards face their final day to act on superintendent contracts, and test coordinators are digesting fresh guidance from the state.
Amid all the administrative action, there's a bright spot worth celebrating—a local eighth grader just claimed victory at the 2026 Belmont County Spelling Bee, proving that while grown-ups juggle compliance deadlines and assessment windows, students are still out here doing what they do best: showing up and showing out.
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88%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🚨 SAT online testing window opens today for Ohio high schoolers. District test coordinators must prepare as the March 2 window launches statewide standardized assessments. Additional deadlines loom for OST ELA and ACT tests through late March. Read more
⚠️ School boards face March 1 superintendent contract deadline. Ohio districts must act today on nonrenewal notices per Revised Code. Treasurer contracts and business advisory reports also due soon, impacting local education leadership. Read more
🏆 Local eighth grader claims 2026 Belmont County Spelling Bee win. East Central Ohio ESC celebrated the young champion at their regional event. This victory highlights student excellence in the community amid ongoing school programs. Read more
📨 March test coordinator newsletter drops with OST updates. Ohio Department of Education released critical info on state assessments for districts on March 1. Coordinators get key guidance for spring testing rollout. Read more
🏆 SCOREBOARD
| Date | School | Sport | Opponent | Score |
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| 2/27 | Aurora Greenmen | 🏀 B. Basketball | @ Louisville*** | L 60-51 |
| 2/27 | Ravenna Ravens | 🏀 B. Basketball | @ Hubbard*** | L 63-46 |
| 2/27 | Streetsboro Rockets | 🏀 B. Basketball | Bay*** | W 37-34 |
| 3/3 | Streetsboro Rockets | 🏀 B. Basketball | @ West Branch** | L 65-49 |
| 2/27 | Tallmadge Blue Devils | 🏀 B. Basketball | Revere*** | W 75-68 |
| 3/3 | Tallmadge Blue Devils | 🏀 B. Basketball | @ Archbishop Hoban** | L 61-46 |
| 2/28 | Streetsboro Rockets | 🏀 G. Basketball | West Branch*** | L 50-40 |
| 2/28 | Tallmadge Blue Devils | 🏀 G. Basketball | Warrensville Heights** | L 72-40 |
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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
— Philippians 4:6
This verse reminds us to bring all our worries and concerns to God in prayer, thanking Him for His presence and care in our lives. By doing so, we can experience peace and trust in His goodness, even in uncertain times.
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