Our students make a difference!

I am so proud of our students who have participated in community service projects and activities this year.  Our students and staff have donated almost $1,000 to March of Dimes, collected 4,000 canned food items for the needy, and conducted a bloodmobile that collected 160 pints of blood for the America Red Cross.  There are so many more community service projects to mention.  However, our students and staff should feel real good about their accomplishments of helping our 800 square mile community. Congratulations!!

They're coming and going

What an exciting month of hosting Sophomore Visitations on November 30^th through December 2^nd, plus an Open House for the sophomores and parents of our Partner Schools on December 2^nd.  We opened our labs and classrooms for all to visit and to get a taste of how EHOVE can be a part of their future. We would like to thank the guidance counselors and support staff from our partner schools for all their assistance and cooperation during this important activity.

During this time, current EHOVE students took part in several career exploration activities. During the 3 days, students attended workshops on how to get a job, finances, and health and wellness.  Students could have also job shadowed, worked for their current employer, participated in a community service project with a non-profit organization, and/or made college visits.

Sophomores Career and Community Days

We are very excited for the Career and Community Days we have planned for our current students from November 30th – December 2nd while sophomores are visiting our campus. Our students will have the opportunity to enhance their experiences by choosing from a variety of activities on each of those days. They may choose work experience, college visits, or attend any of the workshops we have planned that will involve guest speakers, hands-on activities, small group discussions, etc.. We are confident that our students will really be pleased with the outcomes of their choices.

Wrapping up November

As we entered the month of November, we have had another busy month. In preparation for next school year, EHOVE Guidance Counselors and Student Ambassadors made visits to our partner schools and met with all sophomores. Sophomores will be making visits to EHOVE from November 30th – December 2nd. On December 2nd, the EHOVE staff will host sophomores and their parents as they visit EHOVE for tours of the campus, giving them an opportunity to see what we have to offer.

It's already November?

October was a very busy month at EHOVE. We hosted over 1600 8^th grade students from our 16 partner schools during EHOVE’s annual 8^th Grade Career Fair. Students had the opportunity to visit many career tech labs and academic classrooms during the guided tours.

The community really came together on October 10^th at EHOVE’s Community Open House. The warm, sunny weather brought the owners of over 90 specialty cars for the car show. Sixteen high school and adult graduates were inducted into the Gallery of Success. Their families and instructors joined us for the induction ceremony. Over 600 people visited our campus to enjoy a relaxing day of visiting our labs and classrooms as well as socializing over brunch.

On October 15^th we hosted over 400 parents and family members during Pastries for Parents. The EHOVE cafeteria staff prepared a variety of pastries and refreshments for all those in attendance. Parents were able to tour the campus, followed by an opportunity to visit their student’s career tech lab. It is always reassuring when you have so many parents actively involved in their child’s education. We tell our students and parents, creating a rewarding, successful high school experience for any student is a true team effort. Thanks for all the support parents!

Out and about

EHOVE Guidance Counselors will be out with our Student Ambassadors at our Partner Schools to share with sophomores the opportunities EHOVE has to offer them in their future. I am very proud of our Student Ambassadors who are taking the lead role in sharing their stories about how EHOVE has helped them prepare for their future.

I want to thank everyone who attended our Community Open House on October 10^th. It was a huge success with over 600 visitors on our campus to see what EHOVE has to offer the 16 school districts and 800 square mile community we serve. It was great to see positive community spirit and social time with students, staff, and community members.

If I can answer a question or address a concern, please feel free to contact me at

419-499-4663 ext 230 or by email at rsmith@ehove.net

Conferences and end of the first nine weeks - already!

As we approach the end of the 1^st Nine Week Grading Period, I encourage students to stay focused and parents to support their children in any way to improve grades. Ending the first grading period on a high note will help carry that momentum for the rest of the year.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on October 19^th and 21^st from 3:30-6:30 PM.  This is an important opportunity to speak with teachers/instructors about the performance of your student and to have a serious discussion about the partnership for success. It is our goal to develop a strong partnership with all parents/guardians. We understand the importance of how that positive partnership can guide the success of students. Please plan to attend to build that partnership even stronger.