Posted Thursday, August 31, 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,We hope this letter finds you well. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are excited to introduce an innovative tool that will enhance the learning environment and promote better focus among our students.In our continuous efforts to create a distraction-free and engaging educational atmosphere, we will be implementing Yondr – a technology solution designed to help students manage their use of mobile devices during school hours. Yondr provides locking pouches for mobile phones, ensuring that students can focus on their studies, classroom discussions, and interactions without unnecessary distractions.Why Yondr?We understand the growing challenges posed by technology distractions in today's learning environment. While technology plays a valuable role in education, we also recognize the importance of creating a balanced and focused setting for effective learning. Yondr offers a practical solution to strike that balance.How Yondr Works:Each student will receive a Yondr pouch at the beginning of the school day. The pouch is designed to securely store their mobile device, allowing students to keep their attention fully on their lessons and classmates. At the end of the school day or during specific class periods, students can easily unlock their pouches to access their devices.Benefits of Yondr:Enhanced Focus: Yondr will help students stay fully engaged in their studies, discussions, and activities without the distraction of incoming messages or notifications.Reduced Disruptions: Classroom disruptions caused by phone use will be minimized, creating a more productive and respectful learning environment.Promotion of Face-to-Face Interaction: Yondr encourages students to interact and connect with their peers, fostering meaningful in-person conversations.Responsible Technology Use: Yondr supports the development of responsible technology habits, teaching students to manage their device usage effectively.Implementation Timeline:We will begin implementing Yondr at the start of the upcoming school year. To ensure a smooth transition, we will conduct training sessions for teachers, staff, and students on how to use the Yondr pouches effectively. Clear guidelines for using Yondr will be established, outlining scenarios such as classroom instruction, designated break times, and more.We are committed to maintaining open communication throughout this process. If you have any questions or concerns about the implementation of Yondr, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school administration. We value your input and partnership in creating a positive and focused learning environment for all students.Thank you for your continued support as we strive to provide the best possible education for our students. We look forward to a successful school year ahead.Sincerely,Donald J. Jolly IISuperintendent
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this letter finds you well. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we are excited to introduce an innovative tool that will enhance the learning environment and promote better focus among our students.
In our continuous efforts to create a distraction-free and engaging educational atmosphere, we will be implementing Yondr – a technology solution designed to help students manage their use of mobile devices during school hours. Yondr provides locking pouches for mobile phones, ensuring that students can focus on their studies, classroom discussions, and interactions without unnecessary distractions.
Why Yondr?
We understand the growing challenges posed by technology distractions in today's learning environment. While technology plays a valuable role in education, we also recognize the importance of creating a balanced and focused setting for effective learning. Yondr offers a practical solution to strike that balance.
How Yondr Works:
Each student will receive a Yondr pouch at the beginning of the school day. The pouch is designed to securely store their mobile device, allowing students to keep their attention fully on their lessons and classmates. At the end of the school day or during specific class periods, students can easily unlock their pouches to access their devices.
Benefits of Yondr:
Enhanced Focus: Yondr will help students stay fully engaged in their studies, discussions, and activities without the distraction of incoming messages or notifications.
Reduced Disruptions: Classroom disruptions caused by phone use will be minimized, creating a more productive and respectful learning environment.
Promotion of Face-to-Face Interaction: Yondr encourages students to interact and connect with their peers, fostering meaningful in-person conversations.
Responsible Technology Use: Yondr supports the development of responsible technology habits, teaching students to manage their device usage effectively.
Implementation Timeline:
We will begin implementing Yondr at the start of the upcoming school year. To ensure a smooth transition, we will conduct training sessions for teachers, staff, and students on how to use the Yondr pouches effectively. Clear guidelines for using Yondr will be established, outlining scenarios such as classroom instruction, designated break times, and more.
We are committed to maintaining open communication throughout this process. If you have any questions or concerns about the implementation of Yondr, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school administration. We value your input and partnership in creating a positive and focused learning environment for all students.
Thank you for your continued support as we strive to provide the best possible education for our students. We look forward to a successful school year ahead.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Jolly II
Superintendent
Posted Friday, August 11, 2023
Please note that the following changes to the District Calendar are Board Approved to allow for more time during Parent Teacher Conference meetings. Parent Teacher Conferences will now be held at each respective school on: Thursday, February 2nd 2023 from 4 pm - 7 pmand Friday, February 3rd, 2023 from 8 am - 3 pm. To allow for Compensatory Days for staff, the following dates are No School for scholars: Friday, February 3rd, 2023 (previously Early Dismissal)and Friday, February 17, 2023.These dates replace previously scheduled conferences on Feb 15, 16, & 17 and April 25, 26, & 27.Thank you!
Posted Monday, January 23, 2023
WHMS News Issue No. 2.pdf
Posted Monday, November 14, 2022
Read the first edition of the WHMS News here! WHMS News_Issue No 1.pdf
Posted Tuesday, October 11, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, September 6, 2022 Statement from Warrensville Heights City School District Regarding Ohio Supreme Court Ruling(Warrensville Heights, Oh.) Today the Ohio Supreme Court, in a split decision, ruled that a Settlement Agreement entered into in 1997 between the Warrensville Heights City Schools and the Beachwood City Schools to share educational services and programs and to share tax dollars stemming from the eventual development of the then vacant Chagrin-Highlands territory is enforceable.Warrensville City Schools had argued, among other things, that to send tax dollars away from one school district to another school district, approval by the Ohio State Board of Education was required but never occurred.The litigation now returns to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas for further proceedings. According to Superintendent Donald Jolly, “The Common Pleas Court must now determine remaining legal issues including the amount of Chagrin-Highland tax proceeds that must be diverted from the Warrensville Heights City Schools to the Beachwood City Schools and how the two school districts will begin sharing educational programs.” The Warrensville Heights Board of Education will be meeting in the near future to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision and related litigation issues.XXX9-6-2022-Final-Press Release.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Statement from Warrensville Heights City School District Regarding Ohio Supreme Court Ruling
(Warrensville Heights, Oh.) Today the Ohio Supreme Court, in a split decision, ruled that a Settlement Agreement entered into in 1997 between the Warrensville Heights City Schools and the Beachwood City Schools to share educational services and programs and to share tax dollars stemming from the eventual development of the then vacant Chagrin-Highlands territory is enforceable.
Warrensville City Schools had argued, among other things, that to send tax dollars away from one school district to another school district, approval by the Ohio State Board of Education was required but never occurred.
The litigation now returns to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas for further proceedings. According to Superintendent Donald Jolly, “The Common Pleas Court must now determine remaining legal issues including the amount of Chagrin-Highland tax proceeds that must be diverted from the Warrensville Heights City Schools to the Beachwood City Schools and how the two school districts will begin sharing educational programs.” The Warrensville Heights Board of Education will be meeting in the near future to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision and related litigation issues.
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Posted Tuesday, September 6, 2022