Spartan Nation,
First and foremost, I want to thank the Boardman community for its support and for believing in our students and our schools. We recognize that this support comes with a great deal of trust and responsibility, and we do not take that for granted.
At the same time, yesterday’s results do not eliminate the financial challenges facing Boardman Local Schools. We still have difficult work ahead of us, and we will continue to make responsible decisions with the resources our community has provided.
We must also continue advocating at the state level for meaningful school funding reform. Our communities deserve a fair, predictable funding system that allows us to provide the educational opportunities our students deserve without placing an ever-increasing burden on local taxpayers.
We are grateful for your support. Today, we get back to work for our students and our community.
Go Spartans!
Superintendent Neifer
First and foremost, I want to thank the Boardman community for its support and for believing in our students and our schools. We recognize that this support comes with a great deal of trust and responsibility, and we do not take that for granted.
At the same time, yesterday’s results do not eliminate the financial challenges facing Boardman Local Schools. We still have difficult work ahead of us, and we will continue to make responsible decisions with the resources our community has provided.
We must also continue advocating at the state level for meaningful school funding reform. Our communities deserve a fair, predictable funding system that allows us to provide the educational opportunities our students deserve without placing an ever-increasing burden on local taxpayers.
We are grateful for your support. Today, we get back to work for our students and our community.
Go Spartans!
Superintendent Neifer
UNDEFEATED. UNMATCHED. SPARTAN PROUD!
Our BGJHS 7th and 8th grade boys cross country team posed with their new shirts this morning to celebrate one VERY special season!
Our Spartans went undefeated, finishing FIRST PLACE at every meet and invitational they competed in this season. What an incredible accomplishment and a season worth celebrating!
We are beyond proud of these athletes and their coaches. The future is bright, and we are grateful to have a front-row seat to all the amazing things this group will accomplish.
Congratulations, Spartans! What a season!
Our BGJHS 7th and 8th grade boys cross country team posed with their new shirts this morning to celebrate one VERY special season!
Our Spartans went undefeated, finishing FIRST PLACE at every meet and invitational they competed in this season. What an incredible accomplishment and a season worth celebrating!
We are beyond proud of these athletes and their coaches. The future is bright, and we are grateful to have a front-row seat to all the amazing things this group will accomplish.
Congratulations, Spartans! What a season!
Don't miss it! Have some Halloween Fun while supporting our Drama Guild and BPAC Stage Crew!
Enter through Door #8, at the Performing Arts Center .
📣 REMINDER, SPARTAN FAMILIES!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 30, 2026, for Waiver Day. Staff will report as normal.
Enjoy the long weekend, Spartans!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 30, 2026, for Waiver Day. Staff will report as normal.
Enjoy the long weekend, Spartans!
Sneak Peak of the Homecoming Band Performance! It takes practice, but also it was so much fun as dozens of alumni attended a 90 minute practice Thursday with the current marching band!
More than 300 alumni are expected, and there will be another run through a few hours before Kickoff on October 2. The Band's alumni will join them for halftime.
Seeing this in person is the BEST way--but you can also watch on BSTN's livestream of tonight's game.
🧡⚽ KICK FOR A CURE: LEUKEMIA AWARENESS NIGHT ⚽🧡
Join Boardman Boys Soccer on Thursday, September 24 as the Spartans take on the Canfield Cardinals and come together for a cause that hits close to home.
This special Leukemia Awareness Night will support Levi Kulikowski, a Boardman Glenwood 8th grader who is battling leukemia.
🧡 JV: 5:30 PM
🧡 Varsity: 7:15 PM
📍 Boardman High School
The Boardman Soccer Association Youth Night will also be part of the evening as we bring our soccer community together to support Levi and his family.
All proceeds will benefit Levi.
One Team. • One Community. • One Fight. 🧡
Join Boardman Boys Soccer on Thursday, September 24 as the Spartans take on the Canfield Cardinals and come together for a cause that hits close to home.
This special Leukemia Awareness Night will support Levi Kulikowski, a Boardman Glenwood 8th grader who is battling leukemia.
🧡 JV: 5:30 PM
🧡 Varsity: 7:15 PM
📍 Boardman High School
The Boardman Soccer Association Youth Night will also be part of the evening as we bring our soccer community together to support Levi and his family.
All proceeds will benefit Levi.
One Team. • One Community. • One Fight. 🧡
🎉 What an amazing way to start the school year! 🎉
Boardman Subaru surprised our teachers at Boardman Glenwood Junior High with a $15,000 donation and school supply kits! ❤️📚✏️
This marks the 10th year of an incredible partnership between Boardman Subaru and Glenwood Junior High. Through the years, Boardman alumnus and dealership owner Rob Fellman and his team have supported everything from our Natural Habitat Garden to science books, school supplies and now classroom resources for teachers!
This year's donation was made through the Subaru Loves Learning® initiative in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org®.
A huge **THANK YOU** to Rob Fellman and the entire Boardman Subaru team for a decade of generosity and for continuing to support our students, teachers and Spartan Family! ❤️🤍
#SpartanPride #BoardmanSchools #SubaruLovesLearning #ThankYou
Boardman Subaru surprised our teachers at Boardman Glenwood Junior High with a $15,000 donation and school supply kits! ❤️📚✏️
This marks the 10th year of an incredible partnership between Boardman Subaru and Glenwood Junior High. Through the years, Boardman alumnus and dealership owner Rob Fellman and his team have supported everything from our Natural Habitat Garden to science books, school supplies and now classroom resources for teachers!
This year's donation was made through the Subaru Loves Learning® initiative in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org®.
A huge **THANK YOU** to Rob Fellman and the entire Boardman Subaru team for a decade of generosity and for continuing to support our students, teachers and Spartan Family! ❤️🤍
#SpartanPride #BoardmanSchools #SubaruLovesLearning #ThankYou
What a great performance from the Boardman Spartan Marching Band today, as they helped kick off Opening Day at the Canfield Fair.
Section leaders played the National Anthem at the Opening Ceremony, where Spartan Alum Bernie Kosar was among the dignitaries on the stage.
The Traditional Band Show at the Grandstand was filled with wonderful music from 14 bands across the Valley-- and in this "100th Anniversary Year" of the Boardman Marching Band- we could not be more Spartan proud!!
Section leaders played the National Anthem at the Opening Ceremony, where Spartan Alum Bernie Kosar was among the dignitaries on the stage.
The Traditional Band Show at the Grandstand was filled with wonderful music from 14 bands across the Valley-- and in this "100th Anniversary Year" of the Boardman Marching Band- we could not be more Spartan proud!!
Today, on Boardman Local Schools’ Opening Day for Staff, Superintendent Chris Neifer proudly recognized an incredible group of employees celebrating 25 years with our district!
Congratulations to Mrs. Goman (Miller) at Stadium Drive, Mr. Andy Wade at BHS, Mrs. Toni Acevedo at BCIS, Miss April on Bus 24, Mary Ann Chef in the BCIS cafeteria, and Joe Ingram at Robinwood!
What an amazing group of dedicated employees who have made a lasting impact on generations of students and families in so many different ways. Thank you for 25 years of commitment, care, and Spartan Spirit! ❤️🤍
#YouBelongInBoardman #SpartanSpirit #GoSpartans #AlwaysASpartan
WE’RE LOOKING FOR A SUPER SUB!
Glenwood Junior High School is looking for an enthusiastic, dependable SUPER SUBSTITUTE to join the Spartan team! 🤍
This is more than just filling in — our Super Sub reports EVERY SCHOOL DAY and plays an important role in supporting students and staff at Glenwood!
🎓 Must have a college degree
🏫 Reports every school day
💪 Makes a difference every day
Interested? Send a resume or letter of interest to Principal Lori McCreery at Lori.mccreery@boardmanschools.org ASAP!
Come be part of the Spartan team!
Glenwood Junior High School is looking for an enthusiastic, dependable SUPER SUBSTITUTE to join the Spartan team! 🤍
This is more than just filling in — our Super Sub reports EVERY SCHOOL DAY and plays an important role in supporting students and staff at Glenwood!
🎓 Must have a college degree
🏫 Reports every school day
💪 Makes a difference every day
Interested? Send a resume or letter of interest to Principal Lori McCreery at Lori.mccreery@boardmanschools.org ASAP!
Come be part of the Spartan team!
Ohio's Tax Free Holiday is this weekend! Spartans can find their Supply Lists grades K-8 on the district website. https://www.boardman.k12.oh.us/article/3044673 Happy shopping, Spartans!
Fall Sports and Student Driver Drug Testing Information
Boardman Local Schools will conduct mandatory drug testing for all students in grades 7-12 who plan to participate in a fall sport, as well as all students who wish to obtain parking privileges and drive to school during the 2026-2027 school year.
Testing will be offered on the following dates:
Monday, July 20
Monday, July 27
High School Athletes and Student Drivers (Grades 9-12)
Students in grades 9-12 should report to Boardman High School between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and enter through Door 9. Testing will take place in the Conference Room.
Junior High Athletes (Grades 7-8)
Students in grades 7-8 who plan to participate in a fall sport should report to Boardman Glenwood Junior High School between 2:00-5:00 p.m. and enter through the Gymnasium Entrance (Door 19).
Participation in fall athletics and student parking privileges are contingent upon meeting all district requirements, including completion of the drug testing process.
Families are encouraged to attend one of the scheduled testing dates to ensure students are eligible for participation and/or parking privileges for the upcoming school year.
If you have any questions regarding the drug testing process, please contact your school's main office.
Boardman Local Schools will conduct mandatory drug testing for all students in grades 7-12 who plan to participate in a fall sport, as well as all students who wish to obtain parking privileges and drive to school during the 2026-2027 school year.
Testing will be offered on the following dates:
Monday, July 20
Monday, July 27
High School Athletes and Student Drivers (Grades 9-12)
Students in grades 9-12 should report to Boardman High School between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and enter through Door 9. Testing will take place in the Conference Room.
Junior High Athletes (Grades 7-8)
Students in grades 7-8 who plan to participate in a fall sport should report to Boardman Glenwood Junior High School between 2:00-5:00 p.m. and enter through the Gymnasium Entrance (Door 19).
Participation in fall athletics and student parking privileges are contingent upon meeting all district requirements, including completion of the drug testing process.
Families are encouraged to attend one of the scheduled testing dates to ensure students are eligible for participation and/or parking privileges for the upcoming school year.
If you have any questions regarding the drug testing process, please contact your school's main office.
Boardman Glenwood Junior High School is looking for a dedicated Intervention Specialist to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year!
🍎 Apply today: https://a1-8.applitrack.com/mahoningesc/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37993&category=K%2D12+Teaching
Join our Boardman Cheerleaders for an exciting camp filled with cheers, chants, games, new friendships, and plenty of Spartan spirit! It’s the perfect way to build confidence, learn new skills, and get ready to cheer on the Spartans this season! All camp participants are invited to cheer under the lights with the BHS team on Friday, September 11.
✨ Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclRAe0X2WwvfRC9ePyBAQpgTKnV_zr-6RrNXFmFSJQt5zzSA/viewform
Come show your Spartan spirit—we can’t wait to cheer with you! 📣
Boardman Glenwood Junior High School is looking for a 7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year!
If you're passionate about helping students explore, question, and discover the world around them, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today: https://a1-8.applitrack.com/mahoningesc/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37993&category=Middle+School+Teaching
Join the Spartan Family! 🤍
If you're passionate about helping students explore, question, and discover the world around them, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today: https://a1-8.applitrack.com/mahoningesc/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37993&category=Middle+School+Teaching
Join the Spartan Family! 🤍
Summer school at Glenwood Jr. High is kicking it up a notch this year! ☀️🔬🤖
Students are strengthening skills in the classroom while also diving into hands-on, project-based learning with special guest instructors.
This week, Superintendent Chris Neifer and his wife, a BHS grad and local chemistry teacher Amy Neifer, challenged students to think like scientists. Students grew crystals and tackled a water filtration challenge, using dirty pond water, sand, rocks, cotton, and coffee filters to see who could create the clearest water. The activities encouraged teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving while making science fun and engaging.
And there's more to come!
🔹 Mr. Harker will introduce students to robotics.
🔹 BHS teacher Mr. Popio will host students in the STEAM Lab for an IT building project.
🔹 Facilities Director Mr. Fonderlin will take students behind the scenes of major district projects, including the Spartan Stadium turf replacement and other construction improvements happening across Boardman Local Schools.
Summer learning is about more than academics—it's about exploring interests, building skills, and discovering how classroom lessons connect to the real world. Great things are happening at Glenwood this summer!
Talk about a GREAT Wednesday at Glenwood Junior High! 🎉👏
Students were celebrated this week for earning an incredible 17 perfect scores on this year’s state assessments — and the congratulations came with handshakes and high fives from Superintendent Chris Neifer, Curriculum Director Mr. Cardillo, and members of the Boardman Board of Education!
A highlight was recognizing eighth grader Cecilia Young who earned Glenwood’s FIRST-EVER perfect Science score on the state test , as her proud teacher Laura Frost stood nearby ! 🔬⭐
Math students were on fire this year too! Mrs. DePaola’s eighth grade Algebra students earned an amazingly large group of perfect scores, showing just how hard they worked all year long.
Perfect Math scores were also earned by eighth graders Dom and Sa’Mya with teachers Mrs. Gozur and Mrs. Mosora, along with seventh graders Audrey, Jeffrey, Maurelius, Nico, and Braden with teachers Mr. Barrett and Ms. Ebie. ➕📚
And also a 1st time, and great accomplishment in ELA, eighth graders Lauren Lyden and Elliot Simpson both earned perfect scores with teachers Mrs. Strines and Ms. Resch! ✍️📖
Congratulations to all of these outstanding students and teachers for representing Glenwood with excellence!
So excited for Friday Night’s Project Mayhem Stadium Concert! 🎸🎤🎶
Just a reminder of a few important rules so everyone can enjoy the show safely and help make it a great experience for all.
🎟 Tickets are $10 and are available at the gate
💥Gate opens at 7:30 PM
🎶 Concert begins at 8:30 PM
Please remember:
• All guests must have a ticket for entry
• No Backpacks and bags may be subject to inspection at the gate
• Please remain in designated spectator areas unless directed otherwise
• Students should be supervised and follow all stadium expectations
• Be respectful of performers, staff, volunteers, and fellow guests
We can’t wait to see Spartan Stadium filled with energy and excitement for an unforgettable night of music!
Today we celebrate the incredible bus drivers of Boardman Local Schools—Happy Ohio Schools Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🖤💛🚌
From the first smile in the morning to the final drop-off at home, our bus drivers are truly the bookends to a successful school day. They go above and beyond to ensure our students arrive safely, feel welcomed, and are cared for every step of the way.
We are blessed with the best! Join us in thanking our amazing transportation staff and help them feel the love today! 👏
From the first smile in the morning to the final drop-off at home, our bus drivers are truly the bookends to a successful school day. They go above and beyond to ensure our students arrive safely, feel welcomed, and are cared for every step of the way.
We are blessed with the best! Join us in thanking our amazing transportation staff and help them feel the love today! 👏
Today, Boardman Local Schools proudly celebrates our incredible cafeteria staff on School Lunch Hero Day!
Every day, our school lunch heroes go above and beyond to serve nutritious and tasty meals with a smile. Their hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed—they are an essential part of our school community.
To show our appreciation, members of our Central Office team visited each cafeteria across all six of our buildings today to personally say “thank you” for all they do.
Not just today, but every single day, we thank you for keeping our students fueled, supported, and ready to learn! 💚🍎
Every day, our school lunch heroes go above and beyond to serve nutritious and tasty meals with a smile. Their hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed—they are an essential part of our school community.
To show our appreciation, members of our Central Office team visited each cafeteria across all six of our buildings today to personally say “thank you” for all they do.
Not just today, but every single day, we thank you for keeping our students fueled, supported, and ready to learn! 💚🍎