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50

Community Schools

Sponsored By OCCS

20

Years

of Experience

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    Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher of the Year

    Congratulations to Cole Prophet of Western Toledo Preparatory Academy, the 2026 OCCS Teacher of the Year! Cole’s dedication to students and servant le…

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    Congratulations to our 2026 Virtual Teacher of the Year

    Dainta Teeple of Ohio Virtual Academy brings career learning to life in the virtual classroom through innovative media arts instruction and meaningful…

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    Attendance Awareness Month: New Attendance Laws in Ohio

    Ohio has modified its school attendance laws. This blog explains the details, what attendance-related terminology means, and what actions families can… Read More >

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    More Good Days, Together: Supporting Students’ Mental Health as the School Year Winds Down

    May sneaks up on everyone. One minute, schools are settling into routines. Next, calendars fill with testing, field trips, award ceremonies, graduatio… Read More >

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    OCCS Students Named Toledo STEM Goes Red Scholarship Recipients

    The Ohio Council of Community Schools recognizes two students from OCCS-sponsored schools who have been selected as recipients of the Toledo STEM Goes… Read More >

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    Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting at Mater Academy Preparatory

    The Ohio Council of Community Schools was honored to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mater Academy Preparatory in Columbus. Executive Di… Read More >

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    Recognizing Excellence: Our Schools Earn Statewide Honors

    We are thrilled to share that several of our sponsored schools have been recognized on the Rewards and Recognition lists on the Department of Educatio… Read More >

News & Events

Attendance Awareness Month: New Attendance Laws in Ohio

With the latest changes to the attendance policies, there is greater emphasis on chronic absenteeism and interventions that help the children at an ea…

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News & Events

Back to School Without the Chaos

Back-to-school readiness is about more than having all the right supplies. Whether it’s an in-person school experience or a virtual one, a smooth tran…

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News & Events

More Good Days, Together: Supporting Students’ Mental Health as the School Year Winds Down

As the school year winds down, May brings a mix of excitement, celebration, and transition for students, families, and educators. In recognition of Me…

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News & Events

Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 Teacher of the Year

OCCS is proud to launch the new Teacher of the Year award, honoring exceptional educators who inspire students, demonstrate innovation in the classroo…

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