School News – January 18
The Junior Women’s Club of Barnesville (JWC) is offering students the chance to compete for state-level scholarships in four distinct categories.
The scholarships include the Annette Phelps Lincoln Scholarship for teaching or library studies, the GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Art Scholarship, the Elaine Weinman Memorial Scholarship for communications, and the Ethel G. Swanback Allied Health Scholarship for allied health fields.
Students interested in applying must submit their materials by the end of the school day on February 14.
The local club will review submissions to select one candidate in each category to advance to the state-level competition.
Scholarship amounts vary each year. In 2024, Barnesville High School students received a combined total of $8,000 in awards through this program.
More information on the scholarships is available from the school guidance counselor or from individual club members.
Ridgerunner 4-H Club Meeting. Members of the Somerton Ridgerunners 4-H Club will meet at the Somerton Firehouse on Sunday, January 19.
Cloverbuds are asked to report at 5:30. That group will make bird feeders at the meeting. All other members should arrive at 6:00.
Middle School Help Group Forming. A group approved by the Barnesville School Board at the December Meeting is now signing up members. “Empower Ed”, intended to be a group that will help “empower minds and transform lives”, according to organizer Heidi Velas, a school district instructor, who designed the program as part of her Master’s Degree program.
Following a presentation by Heidi Velas, pre-school instructor who is currently pursuing a master’s degree. Focused on helping students in the 7th and 8th grades with mental health issues, communications and coping skills, the program goals are, among other things to
- Build Inner Strength
- Learn Coping Skills
- Increase Positivity
Students may sign up at the school office or contact Velas by email at heidi.velas@bevsd.org
It is anticipated that the program will launch this month.
Beallsville’s Principal and Honor Lists Released
The Beallsville School released the following students who achieved honors during the second grading period of the school year:
Seventh Grade
Principal’s List: Ayla Eing, Corbin Graham, Emory Lang
First Honors: Declyn Benson, Deegan Bondy, Alexis Dornon, Darcy Goodrich, Camryn Lucas,
Chase Morris, Callen Raab, Jacob Riggs
Second Honors: Nyle Phillips
Eighth Grade
Principal’s List: Jaden Cunningham, Rane Gallaher, Lola Moore, Avaleigh Murdy, Emmalynn Pittman
First Honors: Roman Bicknell, Jayden Brown, Katelyn Dornon, Max Gasser, McKenna Gear, Alayna Gonzales, Kaylynn May, Kimber Morris
Ninth Grade
Principal’s List: Jameson Bable, Mason Dennison, Ja’Chelle Hill
First Honors: Rylan Albus, Kylie Anderson, Rayah Chappell, Khloey Clem, Carter Cole,
Marissa Lucas, Abby McCulley, Alivia Ramsey, Logan Tomolonis
Second Honors: Brendon Morris
10th Grade
Principal’s List: Gabriel Eing, Kyler Kinzy, Raegan Lucas, Megan Robinson
First Honors: Chaz Gasser, Jayson Ramsey, Cassy Weiland
Second Honors: Lilly Ward
11th Grade
Principal’s List: Hailey Bable, Ryan Dornon
First Honors: Angel Dunn, Lyndsey Kinney, Carlee Winkler
12th Grade
Principal’s List: Elizabeth Clark, Katie Crooks, Tayla Decker
First Honors: Belle Brown, Anthony Dunn, Madison Mille
OSUE SafeSitter Class – February 17
Ohio State University Extension is offering a class for students aged 11 to 14. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills.
The class will take place at Ohio University Extension 45422 Roscoe Road, St. Clairsville, Monday, February 17 from 10:00 – 3:30. Participants should bring a sack lunch to the program.
Registration is required by February 3. Organizers note, classes fill up quickly. Call the Ohio State University Extension office at (740) 695-1455 to reserve a spot. The cost is $60 per student.
Barnesville PTA Sets Program Dates
The Barnesville Parent Teachers Assocation recently set dates for several current school year events. They are:
Little Ceasar’s Pizza Pick up, Wednesday, March 12
Mother/Son Dodgeball, Friday, March 21
Father/Daugher Dance, Friday, April 25
Carnival Day, Friday, May 9.
