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Federal Hocking Superintendent Jason Spencer has resigned following months of disputes with teachers and staff
By: Ty Carpenter
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) – Federal Hocking Superintendent Jason Spencer has resigned. Spencer was not present at Tuesday’s special board meeting where the board accepted his resignation, effective June 25. Lindy… Read More
The Federal Hocking school board will consider laying off teachers to address projected budget deficits
By: David Forster
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) — The Federal Hocking school board may vote to cut teachers at its meeting next week to address budget deficits projected to begin this year and grow each… Read More
Federal Hocking board abruptly makes senior projects optional after a community survey shows broad dissatisfaction
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The ongoing dispute over the Federal Hocking 100-hour senior project graduation requirement took an unexpected turn after the board voted to make the projects… Read More
Federal Hocking parents share praise, concerns and potential changes for senior projects with the new superintendent
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Parents at Federal Hocking had a chance to tell the district’s new superintendent exactly what they thought of a controversial graduation requirement at a… Read More
School enrollment has not recovered after the pandemic amid a growing housing crisis
By: Shane Scalfaro
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Schools in southeast Ohio are feeling the effects from the pandemic and the housing crisis in their enrollment numbers. Numbers have been going down over the… Read More
Federal Hocking is facing a budget shortfall due to high premiums and low enrollment
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Federal Hocking Local Schools will face a $1.66 million shortfall by fiscal year 2027 if it does not cut spending, according to a report… Read More
Fed Hock’s senior project requirement draws criticism and praise as the district considers changes
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Myles Vorisek has parked a black 1981 Yamaha motorcycle in the hallway of Federal Hocking High School. It’s not a senior prank. Vorisek, who… Read More
Coolville Elementary students set sail at summer STEM camp with the help of 3D printers
By: Conner Woodruff
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COOLVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Using 3D printers, grade school students in Coolville are fabricating flat-bottom boats that will actually float. As part of the Federal Hocking Schools’ summer learning series,… Read More
Glouster Memorial Park Spring Break Day Camp
Rural Action’s Spring Break day camps focus on nature immersion, exploration, and fun in the outdoors! Each Day Camp is tailored to the local environment. Kids will get to unleash… Read More
Fed Hock hopes new middle school helps boost student support and communication with parents
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — For the first time since the mid-2000s, Federal Hocking Local Schools will have an independent middle school with its own administration and bell schedule…. Read More
Athens County schools are working on multiple fronts to help students recover from pandemic setbacks
By: David Forster
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — “OK, let’s blend this together.” “St … “i … “tch … “STITCH!” Shauna Kostival sits at a pint-sized table in the reading intervention room at Alexander… Read More