Yesterday, our talented Pike County Heart for Art students from Piketon, Eastern, and Western schools (grades K-6) embarked on an inspiring adventure to the Middletown Art Center! Thanks to a generous grant from the Ohio Arts Council, they explored their creativity through hands-on workshops with watercolors and clay, toured the gallery space, and participated in an art scavenger hunt. A huge thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable day possible!
Our talented Pike County Heart for Art students in grades 7-12 had an incredible experience at Neusole Glassworks today! They learned the art of glassblowing and created unique holiday ornaments. A grant from our friends at the Ohio Arts Council funded this amazing workshop. We are so thankful for their support!
Thank you to Neusole for welcoming our group and inspiring our students to explore a new art medium. Moments like these remind us why art education is so important—it opens doors, sparks joy, and builds unforgettable memories. We have a heart for art!
We have an opening at Adena Elementary for 1:1 attendant. If interested please contact Tricia Crawford @ tcrawford@rpesd.org.
What an amazing day with Eastern’s gifted students to wrap up our Science of Bubbles unit! 🌟 Led by their teacher, Tasha Cody, the students had a blast at Buff City Soap, painting and scenting their own bath bombs and mixing up custom sugar scrubs at the store's Soap Makery.
Afterward, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at Crazy Dogs Grill, followed by Michael’s Ice Cream in Jackson for their famous “bubble” ice cream sundaes. Huge thanks to everyone who made this hands-on learning adventure possible! Our area business partners went above and beyond to make it a special day to celebrate their learning!
Now Hiring Attendants. Apply at https://www.rpesd.org/o/ross-pike-esd/page/employment-opps
Contact Leslie Smith with any questions - leslies@rpesd.org
Our Jasper gifted students in grades 3 and 4 led by their teacher Amanda Entler just wrapped up their unit on the election process with a visit to the William Howard Taft National Historic Site! Students toured the childhood home of our 27th President, learning about Taft’s life, his remarkable family, and their important influence on Cincinnati. As part of their presidential research project, students had the opportunity to dive deep into history and take on some fun roles. A few lucky students got to pretend to be members of the Taft family, while the rest of the group became a lively audience, interviewing their peers about their "life" in the Taft household. It was an incredible hands-on learning experience, and we are so proud of our future leaders!
#JasperGifted #FieldTripFun #HandsOnHistory #FutureLeaders
Roadtrip for Piketon Gifted Students!
Today, Piketon’s gifted students in grades 5-8 led by their teacher Amanda Entler had the incredible opportunity to visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s office as the culmination of their unit on government and the election process. From learning about voting procedures to understanding the role of this key office, the students got an inside look at how democracy works in Ohio!
After lunch at the Little Grand Market, students rounded off the day, exploring the Skywalk at Blacklick Woods Metro Park to connect with nature. It was an amazing day full of learning, fun, and new experiences for our gifted students!
#LEADGifted #OhioGovernment #HandsOnLearning #FieldTripFun #FutureLeaders
Today, talented performing artists from Eastern, Western, and Piketon schools, part of the Masters of Music program, embarked on an exciting trip to Cincinnati Music Hall for a special Open Rehearsal and Workshop Experience with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra! Students in grades 7-12 were treated to a live rehearsal in the renowned Springer Auditorium, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes, interactive workshop with members of the CSO.
Ross-Pike ESD is seeking qualified candidates to fill various positions across our partner districts. Opportunities are available in Circleville, Pickaway-Ross Career Technology Center, and Zane Trace. If you're looking to make a positive impact in education, we encourage you to apply! Please specify your preferred location and position on your application.
We are also actively seeking substitutes for all districts. Join us in shaping the future of our students!
Join our preschool team!
We are looking for the next member of our Preschool Team! Please reach out to Sarah Good if you are interested at sgood@rpesd.org
We are hiring a paraprofessional to work with students at our Circleville Location (Mound Street). Applicants must be able to pass the background check and obtain a paraprofessional license. For more information please email Lynn Cowman at lcowman@rpesd.org
We are hiring a paraprofessional to work with a student at Adena Elementary. Applicants must pass a background check and obtain a paraprofessional license. For more information please contact Tricia Crawford (tcrawford@rpesd.org) at 740-702-3120 ext. 1352 at your earliest convenience.
The first annual Pike County Careers for Kids was a huge success! Students experienced a wide variety of career activities including banking, STEM, construction, engineering, computer science, agriculture, zoology, oceanography, astrology, race car industry, and much much more. Exposing students to careers and STEM starting at an early age can spark a lifelong passion and help them find their path as they get older. Thank you to all of the generous community partners who shared their knowledge, expertise, and unique skills with our students! We look forward to continued partnerships and expanding the program in the future!
The inaugural Pike County Careers for Kids event hosted by Ross Pike Educational Service District was an incredible success! Our students dove into a wide array of career activities, exploring fields such as banking, STEM, construction, engineering, computer science, agriculture, zoology, oceanography, astrology, the race car industry, chemistry and so much more.
By introducing these young minds to diverse careers and STEM opportunities early on, we hope to ignite lifelong passions and open doors for future possibilities.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous community partners for sharing their knowledge, expertise, and unique skills with our students! Your support made this event unforgettable. We eagerly anticipate continuing these partnerships and expanding the program in the future!
Community partners involved:
Ohio University Vlinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Department of Energy
First National Bank
Centrus
Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth
Rio Grande
State Fire Marshal
OSU Extension Office
Atomic Credit Union
Project Bear- Shawnee State
Ohio University STEM club
Local Teachers Involved: Ashley Tackett, April McDonald, Jessica Risner, Terry Keeton, Ashley Johnson
#PikeCountyCareersForKids #STEMEducation #FutureLeaders #CommunitySupport #InspiringYoungMinds
Thanks to a generous grant from the Ohio Arts Council, Pike County's gifted art students in grades 7-12 had an incredible opportunity to immerse themselves in the art of wheel throwing at Queen City Clay in Cincinnati!
Students toured the vibrant studio, learned a variety of wheel-throwing techniques, and even enjoyed a unique and delicious lunch of lasagna baked in a kiln.
The highlight of the day was creating their own clay vessels, which are now being fired by the talented team at the studio. These amazing pieces will soon be delivered to the student's school offices, serving as lasting memories of this unforgettable experience.
A huge thank you to the Ohio Arts Council for their support and making this enriching day possible!
#ArtEducation #OhioArtsCouncil #QueenCityClay #CreativeJourney #HeartForArt
A big round of applause for Ava Gullion from Jasper Elementary! Ava has been awarded a scholarship to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum Pathways to STEM camp at Bowling Green University this July. Ava was nominated by her LEAD teacher, Mrs. Entler. Way to go, Ava!
Ross Pike Educational Service District is hiring school-age Intervention Specialists. Apply at www.rpesd.org
We are looking for a dedicated educator with a valid teaching license in gifted education or a gifted endorsement. This full-time position is based at Western School and involves teaching gifted students while providing support to classroom teachers working with exceptional learners. Your expertise will contribute to creating a dynamic and enriching educational experience for gifted students. Apply online at www.rpesd.org Employment Opportunities. Please contact Tricia Crawford for more information.
An unforgettable experience! Pike County LEAD students crafted pinhole cameras to safely observe the awe-inspiring eclipse while also learning about the science and engineering of these simple yet amazing devices.
Ross Pike Educational Service District offices will be closed on Monday, April 8, 2024.
