New Career Technical Education: Coming to FLSD!

Laser cutters are expensive. A 3D state of the art laser cutter was out of the reach for FLSD Computer Science teacher Mr. Chuck Latto. He knew that students would benefit from learning about this type of technology, so he searched for grant funding. Through his research, he found that funding was a possibility through […]

SAMS Counselors Receive Large Grant!

CONGRATULATIONS to the SAMS Counselors! The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board (MHARS) announced that South Amherst Counselors, Mrs. Novak and Mrs. Monyak, have been awarded a $ 39,925.00 Prevention Initiative Grant! Governor Mike DeWine, the RecoveryOhio initiative, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) and the Ohio Department of Education […]

Makerspace at SAMS

Great things are happening at South Amherst Middle School! Recently, a Makerspace center was was added to SAMS to provide students a hands-on, creative way to design, experiment, build and invent in a school environment. It is a place for making, collaborating, learning and sharing designs with each other. A Makerspace allows students to deeply engage in activities […]

myON Grant Received

The Firelands Local School District is pleased to announce that Mrs. Laureen Roemer (Director of Educational Services) and Mr. Mike Von Gunten (Superintendent) have been awarded a grant from Ohio Literacy Innovation. This $ 3,475.00 matching grant will be used towards the program myON. myOn is designed to provide a 24/7 student-centered, personalized literacy environment […]