School Closings – Feb. 23
Several area school districts announced the cancelation of classes for Monday, Feb. 23 due to winter weather conditions.
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Students Gather at OUE for Annual Charlie Wilson Leadership Event
Students from Martins Ferry, Barnesville, and Bridgeport high schools participated in interactive workshops and heard from regional leaders about initiative, service and long-term community impact at the Charlie Wilson Leadership event at Ohio University Eastern.
Shamrock Athletic Contests Feb. 16 – 22
Barnesville Schools athletes competed in the following sports activities during the past week.
Rolling on to State
Competing in Eastern District Division II bowling competition on Thursday at Legacy Lanes, Coshocton, the Shamrock Boys Bowling team came in first making history with the school’s first District Bowling Championship.
Barnesville Board Approves February Forecast
The Board approved the February forecast as presented. Historically, this forecast was due in May, but the state moved the due date to February.
Boys Basketball: Shamrocks Fall to Zeps 49-46 at Home
The Shamrocks suffered their fourth loss in a row with their latest against the Shenandoah Zeps.
Nugent Wins Barnesville Queen of Queens
Ella Nugent was crowned Barnesville’s Queen of Queens.
8 Things Ohio FFA District 8 Has Planned
From Feb. 21-28, 2026, flowers, friendly competition and friendship will ignite the spirit of Ohio FFA District 8 during National FFA Week.
First BHS Queen of Queens Pageant
On Wednesday night, several of Barnesville High School’s poised and talented senior girls will take the stage to determine which candidate will represent BHS at the OVAC Queen of Queens pageant in July.
Cheerleaders Claim Titles in Western Ohio
The Barnesville Shamrock Cheerleaders secured First Place in both Game Day and Traditional categories at the Cheer for a Cure competition Sunday at Centerville, a Dayton suburb.