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Principal Davie Testifies at Ohio House

Principal Davie Testifies at Ohio House

Principal Davie Testifies at Ohio House By Muhammed Khan In 2018, the United States Surgeon General officially declared that vaping among youth is an epidemic. There are 17 vape shops in Oxford. Seventeen. There’s little doubt that vaping is one of the most prominent issues affecting our youth today, and it’s recently been an important […]

Busing Shrinks, but Schools Remain Unshuffled

Busing Shrinks, but Schools Remain Unshuffled

Busing Shrinks, but Schools Remain Unshuffled By L. Franks Oxford, Ohio—The Feb. 23 board meeting had been going for nearly two hours when board President Pat Meade finally commenced the meeting’s public participation section. Quickly, audience members formed a line at the microphone that stretched to the side doorway.  A high-stakes proposal by the Board […]

‘Basically Armageddon’: Talawanda Schools faces budget cuts after levy fails

‘Basically Armageddon’: Talawanda Schools faces budget cuts after levy fails

‘Basically Armageddon’ Talawanda Schools faces budget cuts after levy fails By L. Franks “Okay, we’re going to do something a bit different,” said Superintendent Ed Theroux to an audience gathered in Talawanda High School’s performing arts center. The December 15 school board meeting had begun with a presentation by TMS students on student involvement at […]

An Update on COVID-19

An Update on COVID-19

An Update on COVID-19 By MUHAMMED KHAN A lot has been going on recently in regards to Covid-19. There have been many changes to the policies due to new developments, On Monday, Jan. 10, students were no longer required to wear a mask to school. However, just two days later, the mask mandate was put […]

Talawanda to Host Covid-19 Clinics

Talawanda to Host Covid-19 Clinics

Oxford, OH — Talawanda High School will be one of three schools to host Covid-19 vaccination clinics.  Ross High School and Monroe High School will also be hosting. All people ages 5 and up are now eligible to get the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination. To register for the 1st, 2nd, or booster dose of the vaccine […]

New COVID-19 Policies Offer an Alternative Way to Quarantine

New COVID-19 Policies Offer an Alternative Way to Quarantine

New COVID-19 Policies Offer an Alternative Way to Quarantine By Muhammed Khan Oxford, OH — Recently, Talawanda made changes to some of their COVID-19 policies in accordance with new recommendations from the Ohio Department of Health. Although we still have quite a ways to go before the pandemic is over, updated policies have aimed towards […]

Kiwanis Club of Oxford Annual Food Drive

Kiwanis Club of Oxford Annual Food Drive

Oxford, OH — Kiwanis Club of Oxford Annual Holiday Food Drive Oct.1 through to Nov. 1 Building on the process introduced last year, a community fundraising campaign will allow TOPSS to present gift cards to their clients so personal choices can be made to purchase items that suit their individual family’s food preferences.   In addition […]

Talawanda Covid Policies

Talawanda Covid Policies

Talawanda Covid Policies By MUHAMMED KHAN OXFORD, OH — At the school board meeting on Sept. 20 many parents raised concerns about coronavirus policies that they find unfair. So who actually makes these policies, and who should you contact to raise concerns? TALAWANDA MASK MANDATE: “The Board of Education makes policies.  The Superintendent and Treasurer […]

Talawanda Staff to Proceed With Second Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations

Talawanda Staff to Proceed With Second Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations

Talawanda Staff Proceed with Second Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations By K.E. Fisher On Thursday, Feb. 4, Talawanda district staff were offered the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations. Voluntary vaccinations were administered to teachers and staff on behalf of Kroger at Lakota West high school. Holli Morrish, Talawanda High School Director of Communications, reported that an […]

Talawanda Teachers Scheduled for COVID-19 Vaccine

Talawanda Teachers Scheduled for COVID-19 Vaccine

By: Rita Barclay-Hart As the country moves forward with vaccinations, Talawanda is following. Dr. Ed Theroux, Talawanda’s superintendent, announced that Talawanda teachers and full-time employees, including bus drivers, custodians, and coaches will be receiving vaccinations on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. This comes after Governor Mike DeWine recently announced Ohio will be moving on with vaccinating […]

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