Some of our students shared their favorite holiday traditions. Click here to watch the video of students sharing their favorite things about the holidays. READ MORE >

Joshua Dixon Families, Wanting to keep students and staff as healthy as we can heading into the holiday season, BEGINNING DEC. 7-18, we will be changing our learning platform from traditional in-person to HYBRID. Nothing will change for students that are currently all remote. From December 7-18, this is what the schedule will look like: PRESCHOOLERS,... READ MORE >

Joshua Dixon celebrated World Kindness Day, November 13, 2020. Dixon students shared why being kind is important and ways they can be kind. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE WORLD KINDNESS DAY VIDEO READ MORE >

Mrs. Beggs' students adopted a family for the holidays through the Boo Squad. Students brought in food items and other donations for their adopted family.Photo caption: Food items and monetary donation READ MORE >

It's a flashback to the 50s for students at Joshua Dixon Elementary School. Students in grades one-four celebrated the 50th day of school (November 4) by dressing up in poodle skirts, leather jackets, sweaters and other fifties attire. Video of the 50th Day of School READ MORE >

Artwork by two Joshua Dixon Elementary students is advancing to the State Fire Marshal's fire safety poster contest. The students are Jillian Wolsonovich, fourth grade and Piper Montgomery, third grade. Piper Montgomery's art was selected as state winner when she was in kindergarten. According to the State Fire Marshal's Office posters had to include a fire... READ MORE >

The Columbiana Fire Department spent the morning at Joshua Dixon Elementary talking to students about fire safety. Chief Garrity went over the importance of having working smoke detectors, how to contact the fire department if there's a fire, (call 911) stop, drop and roll, having a safe meeting place and "get out, stay out." A firefighter also showed students... READ MORE >

Columbiana Exempted Village School District is putting together a slideshow to honor our veterans. Students can submit a picture of a family member who is veteran, past or present. Please see the instructions below for specific information needed for the slideshow. The deadline to submit a picture for the slideshow is October 26, 2020. VETERANS DAY SLIDESHOW... READ MORE >

WYTV’s Pledge of Allegiance segment will feature students from Joshua Dixon Elementary School. Videos of classes reciting the Pledge of Allegiance were recorded and submitted to WYTV, which will air the segments on the dates listed below from 6:30-7 a.m. The recordings will also be featured on www.wytv.com after airing during the morning news. In order to maintain... READ MORE >

The USDA has extended free meals for students through the end of 2020 (December 31). This means all Columbiana students can receive a free breakfast and lunch. Accounts are credited for students attending school in person. For this program, parents/guardians do not need to fill out any paperwork for their student (s) to receive free breakfast or lunch. However,... READ MORE >

We are so excited to see students on August 25! The staff at Joshua Dixon has been busy getting things ready for students. There are several changes for the school year, as well as new health and safety measures. Be sure to also checkout Mrs. Sharshan's Informational Google Presentation in the Dixon web page DOCUMENT section or by using this link: ... READ MORE >

Welcome to Kindergarten. Parents of currently enrolled Kindergarten Students received this letter https://5il.co/je1p in the mail and it can also be found on our website under documents in the Kindergarten folder. Please call the school 330-482-5355 to schedule an appointment for the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment. This is a state required assessment for both... READ MORE >

Welcome to Joshua Dixon Preschool. All currently enrolled preschoolers will be receiving a letter in the mail. Please call the school 330-482-5355 to make an appointment for your child to take the Early Learning Assessment. This is a state required assessment whether students are remote or in-person learning. The letter https://5il.co/jdzu can also be found... READ MORE >

Informational packets containing required school forms for BOTH-REMOTE PLATFORM and FULL RETURN students will be available in the Dixon Lobby from Monday, August 17-Wednesday, August 19 from 8-3 each day. Packets will be in alphabetical order by family name. In order for you to locate the correct student packet, class lists will be posted on Monday, August 17, 2020... READ MORE >

Parents, thank you for all of the phone calls and emails. Your questions will help others who may have the same concerns regarding re-entry to Joshua Dixon. Visit our Re-Entry Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) under DOCUMENTS on our Dixon website. The questions can be found in the Re-entry folder with our return plan. I will update as I receive, and if you do not... READ MORE >

Dear Families, Thank you to everyone who has called with questions and concerns regarding the 2020-21 school year. I have tried to incorporate and clarify as much of the unknown as possible. That said, please understand that this document is definitely a work in progress and as requirements and mandates are placed upon the public school system, I will... READ MORE >

The Columbiana Exempted Village School District's Return to School Plan is available for families to view. Click here to view the district's Return to School Plan. The intent of the plan is to provide the clear expectations of students and staff in response to a disruption of the educational process due to a short or long term school closure. This document is a... READ MORE >

The 20-21 Joshua Dixon School Supply List can be found under documents on our website https://5il.co/iynv If purchasing school supplies, including book bags, will create a financial hardship for your family, please contact Mrs. Sharshan at 330-482-5355 ext. 34507 or kim.sharshan@columbianaschools.org READ MORE >

Dear Joshua Dixon Families, May 11, 2020 In order to ensure continuity of necessary work, and while placing good health procedures and social distancing protocols in place, the office at Joshua Dixon has reopened for essential personnel only. That said, we are limiting building... READ MORE >

JOSHUA DIXON ELEMENTARY-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION We apologize for any inconvenience, however, due to the current Covid-19 school orders, Joshua Dixon Elementary will be using google forms this year for our kindergarten registration. If you do not currently live in the district and would like to apply for open enrollment*, please contact Mrs. Nancy Tirpak, EMIS... READ MORE >

TALKING WITH CHILDREN ABOUT CORONAVIRUS The Center for Disease Control and Prevention shares a message with parents for helping children make sense of what they are hearing.· Remain calm and reassuring.· Make yourself available to listen and to talk.· Avoid language that might blame others and lead to stigma.· Pay attention to what children see... READ MORE >

A NOTE FROM MRS. SHARSHAN As the principal of Joshua Dixon Elementary, I could not be prouder of our students, families, and staff. Having school close for an undetermined amount of time has affected everyone. While maintaining educational standards and academic integrity, we will continue working diligently to ensure a smooth transition through remote... READ MORE >

Governor DeWine has announced the continued closure of K-12 schools through May 1st. We will continue remote learning as an option. We will communicate with our Clipper App newsletters, website. Google classroom, email, zoom and other technologies will be important in the coming weeks. We will work to provide quality instruction and assignments while we are unable... READ MORE >

FROM THE DESK OF DONALD MOOK, Ed.D. 2019-2020 – Columbiana School District is The Place to Be! Dear Parents and Community Members, I wanted to update you about some important information regarding the state mandated school closure because of COVID-19. We appreciate your patience and understanding, as this is an unprecedented situation. This is something no one... READ MORE >

FROM THE DESK OF DONALD MOOK, Ed.D. Dear Parents and Community Members, I wanted to touch base with you in regards to the state mandated school closure due to COVID-19. Governor DeWine has ordered all K-12 schools to close through April 3. The governor has indicated the school closure COULD be extended. At this point in time, during the three week closure, the... READ MORE >

Instruction Packet Pick-Up:Tues. March 17- Thurs. March 19 9:00-2:00 p.m. Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Pick-Up Mon.-Fri. 11:00-11:30 a.m.A food pantry has been set up in the lobby. It includes food, personal hygiene items, and school supplies. A lost and found has also been set up in th lobby. If you cannot get to the building and need either of the above... READ MORE >

Under Ohio law, students must complete a required number of days/hours as part of their school year. When too many classes are cancelled - including snow days or weather cancellation - teachers may choose to assign "Blizzard Bags" and/or remote learning opportunities to make up lost time in the classroom. During this 3 week school closure period of... READ MORE >

To: Joshua Dixon Elementary Families Re: Pandemic School Closure Plan for Joshua Dixon Date: 3/12/20 As per Ohio’s Governor Mike DeWine, our normal school operations are suspended from March 16, 2020-April 3, 2020 when the status will then be re-evaluated. Columbiana Schools are on a 2-hr. delay tomorrow, March 13, 2020 and will have a... READ MORE >

I want to take this opportunity to let families know that Joshua Dixon Elementary is taking extra precautions and extending our regular environmental disinfecting practices, including common sense preventative care such as proper hand-washing techniques. Today, the school nurse is visiting each classroom and sharing a hand washing video from the CDC, as well as... READ MORE >

Right to Read Week at Joshua Dixon Elementary School is March 9-13. Different activities are planned throughout the week, including Stop Drop and Reads, special visitors, and door decorating. Our goal is 40,000 minutes read for the entire week. Top readers from each grade level will receive a prize at the end of the week. Every night make sure to read for at least... READ MORE >

A “magical” assignment combines literacy, STEM (science, technology, mathematics and engineering) and creativity all in one for second graders at Joshua Dixon Elementary School. The “Fairy Tale Reunion” serves as a culminating activity for second graders, who have spent weeks studying how to determine if a story is a fairy tale, and identifying character traits... READ MORE >

First-fourth grade students at Joshua Dixon Elementary School celebrated 100 day of school on January 29, 2020. Students did a number of "100" themed activities to mark 100 days of learning. First grade classes made shirts to wear for the 100th day of school. READ MORE >

CLIPPER NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS Parents and Guardians are strongly encourage to download the Clipper app. This is the only way you are going to receive future notifications. There is no more School Cast all call system! In the event that the school superintendent calls a 2-hour delay and/or cancellation, you must have downloaded the app... READ MORE >

Eighth grade students returned to Joshua Dixon for the annual Misfit Toys. The middle school students worked with third grade students for the project. Third grade students created a misfit toy, and the eighth graders brought the toy to life by writing a story. Eighth grade students shared their stories with third graders. READ MORE >

Mrs. Houck's second graders learn the importance of text features and how they help find information in a passage. Luckily, students were able to help the winter reindeer! READ MORE >

Nutrition Supervisor, Tina Minamyer has offered a variety of breakfasts during All Pro Dads Day. She has made and served a donut and waffle bar and this month was bacon and eggs. It was enjoyed by all! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Joshua Dixon First Grade Teacher, Mrs. Miller, for receiving the Dunkin' Class Act Award. Mrs. Miller was nominated for the award by her colleagues. WFMJ surprised Mrs. Miller with the award in her class, and aired the segment on the morning show on December 11, 2019. READ MORE >

Thank you Mr. Sims and Mrs. Moore for announcing our Annual Book Parade. 4th graders read stories and wrote a blog about each one and then designed a float that reflected the story. They did an amazing job! READ MORE >

Thank you Parents and Teachers for all of the delicious goodies at the Kindergarten Feast. It was enjoyed by all. READ MORE >

MIC-KEY MOUSE! The students at Dixon had a birthday party for Mickey Mouse. Mrs. Minamyer, Nutrition Director, and Dixon cooks served a special lunch complete with prizes and a coloring contest. Thank you to all. READ MORE >

Thank you to Columbiana Rotary for their donation of 40 coats to district students this year. Also, a thank you to Mitch McGuckin from 21st Century for donating hats and gloves for each coat. Families and students were so appreciative. READ MORE >

Mrs. Beggs' students adopted a family for the holidays through the Boo Squad. Students brought in food items and other donations for their adopted family. READ MORE >

Students at Joshua Dixon Elementary School took part in World Kindness Day on November 13, 2019. Some students and staff wore cardigans in honor of Mister Rogers. First grade students learned about Mr. Rogers, colored sweaters and wrote about ways they can be kind in school and home. READ MORE >

Thank you to our American Legion Post 290 for coming to Joshua Dixon and presenting a flag folding ceremony to the 4th grade students along with lessons on respect for the American Flag. The 4th graders are currently learning about our government and their civic duties as citizens. READ MORE >

Congratulations Mrs. Mandy Moore on writing and receiving an $11,700.00 grant from the Columbiana Community Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase updated stage curtains, backdrop curtains, and window curtains for the All Purpose Room and Stage at Joshua Dixon Elementary. READ MORE >

Thank you to Jeff Jackson, Nick Clemmer, and Justin Conrad. All Pro Dads Day was a huge success! Also a thank you to Tina Minamyer and Danielle Schmidt who served over 100 at a waffle bar this morning! Next All Pro Dads Day is Dec. 6th at 7:30 am. READ MORE >

Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring the Annual Jog-a-thon. All students were able to participate! The proceeds totaling over $8,000.00 will be used to pay for field trips for each grade-level. Thank you to PTO, our sponsors, families, and all volunteers. READ MORE >

Joshua Dixon Elementary students had their annual Fall Costume Parade on October 25. Students dressed up in costumes and showed off their costumes to friends and family. READ MORE >

Thank you to Jessica Melchionne, Kristi Ebben, Jen Martin, and Meg Silver for their time, expertise, and willingness to be trained, offer staff professional development, and implement Striving Readers Grant best practices into their classrooms. READ MORE >

Joshua Dixon Elementary is participating in Red Ribbon Week, a week dedicated to talking to kids about drug prevention, and making healthy choices. The district’s School Resource Officer, Sgt. Boley, is also teaching D.A.R.E. lessons to elementary students. Students are also encouraged to take a visible stand against drugs, by taking part in daily themes, such... READ MORE >

Miss Dickinson's students were hesitant to explore the inside of a pumpkin. Brave students cleaned it out while others got to watch as it was carved. READ MORE >

Chase Day received a ride home on a fire truck for winning 1st place in his grade for the Columbiana Fire Safety Poster contest. His, along with others winning first place at each grade-level will be sent and entered into the State contest! Thank you Columbiana Fire Dept. and Best of Luck to All! READ MORE >

Mrs. Raub-Carney received the Bonnie Hoppel Health and Wellness Grant last year and again this year for implementing yoga instruction to students, teaching them self-regulation and relaxation skills. This program aligns with our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) and will be offered to every grade-level. Congratulations Mrs. Raub-Carney! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Piper! She won 1st place in her grade-level for the Columbiana Fire Safety Poster Contest. This is Piper's second time winning the contest! She also received a ride home on a Fire Truck! READ MORE >

Dixon Students anxiously await the Today Show's announcement about The Best City in America! READ MORE >

Thank you to Firefighters: Chief Rick Garrity, Jay Groner, Chris Reidy, Jason Bacha and Matt Hildreth for coming and speaking to Dixon Students. Students learned about the Fire Trucks and how the firefighters battle fires. They also learned the importance of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Chief Garrity asked students about their home escape plans and... READ MORE >

Clipper's Never Quit is the theme on this year's ODOT Paint-A Plow! Fourth Grader, Jace Zelonish had the winning image and all 4th graders helped paint it onto an ODOT plow. Be sure and look for it this winter while driving around Columbiana County! READ MORE >

Thank you to Mr. Jeff Jackson, Mr. Nick Clemmer, and soon joining the team. Mr. Justin Conrad, and Mr. Brian Grant. October's All Pro Dad's Day was a huge success with over 100 participants. Dads, Granddads, (or a special person) are invited to attend on all of the dates listed below. We have special themes and for the November All Pro Dad's, we will be doing a... READ MORE >

Thank you White House Fruit Farm for hosting our Preschool Field Trip! READ MORE >

Thank you to Jodi Bussard, Bus #6 Driver and Leslie Best, Transportation Coordinator, for providing Bus Safety to all Dixon Students. Students learned to be respectful and responsible. They learned that every person on the school bus takes part in making the ride safe and peaceful. Waiting for the bus, walking to the bus, riding on the bus, and the danger zone... READ MORE >

SPIRIT WEEK AT DIXON October 7-11 Monday, October 7th - Hat Day C“Hats off to the Clippers!” Tuesday, October 8th- Top of the World Tuesday “Super Hero Day!” Clippers are Super! Wednesday,October 9th - Crazy Hair Day “Clippers are my style!” Thursday, October 10th- Red/White and “Blue” Jean Day “The Votes are in- The... READ MORE >

It’s Lunch With A Loved One at Joshua Dixon Elementary School. Students grades K-4 have the opportunity to have lunch with a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or other loved one. After lunch, students can also spend some time at the school book fair. The theme for this year’s Scholastic Book Fair is Arctic Adventure. READ MORE >

Columbiana’s Transportation Department spent the morning at Joshua Dixon Elementary School going over school bus safety with students. Bus driver spent some time with all bus riders going over evacuation safety on the school bus. Bus driver, Jodi Bussard also did a safety lesson for all students on how to get on and off the bus safely, and went over other bus... READ MORE >

Congratulations to 4th Grader, Jace Zelonish for winning the 2019-20 ODOT Snow Plow Competition. Jace's winning drawing, themed, Clippers Don't Quit! will be painted onto the front of a Columbiana County ODOT Truck. Look for it during this upcoming winter season! READ MORE >

Thank you to Whispering Pines/Capital Senior Living Jennifer Burton and Samantha Nutter, along with (not pictured) Rob Schwartz-Generations and Todd Hogan-Edward Jones for a very generous donation of back packs and school supplies. Many students will benefit! READ MORE >

School Resource Officer, Sgt. Wade Boley, took the Grandparents' Week Theme of Muffins in the Morning, and read classes the Laura Numeroff story If you give a Moose a Muffin! This was a great way for our younger students to get acquainted with our SRO. READ MORE >

Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring Grandparents' Week at Dixon! Students honored their grandparents with an invitation to "Muffins in the Morning" and then for a tour of the building and their classrooms. A great time to celebrate and appreciate grandparents! READ MORE >

Pep Rally turns into a pep talk for third grader, Jordan Steiginga as the Little Clipper hears encouraging words from sophomore Quarterback, Eddie Clancy. READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Canfield Fair Art Show Honorable Mention Winners: (Back Row L to R) Zander Oliver, Piper Montgomery and Reagan Boley. (Front Row L to R) Lily Stepan, James Conrad and JD Bucher. READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Canfield Fair Art Show Third Place Winners: (Back Row L to R) Eva Waller and Jordan Steiginga. (Front Row L to R) Lydia Perry and Lyddie Pratt. READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Canfield Fair Art Show Second Place Winners: (Back Row L to R) Juliana Burbick and Maggie Ineman. (Front Row L to R) Teegan Powell and Mikah Montgomery. READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Canfield Fair Art Show First Place Winners: (L to R) Keegan Reynolds, Jace Zelonish and Harper Cuff. READ MORE >

Beginning in 2019, Sub. S.B. 226 provides for a permanent sales tax holiday on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of August each year. For 2019, the sales tax holiday will begin on Friday, August 2 at 12:00 a.m. and end on Sunday, August 4 at 11:59 p.m. During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax: Clothing priced at $75 per... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our 2019 Preschool Graduates! READ MORE >

Thank you Miss Schiffauer, staff and all volunteers for an amazing field day! Fun had by all! READ MORE >

Thank you to all who helped make our annual Family Spring Fling such a success! We appreciate all of the continued support. Happy Spring! READ MORE >

Visit our You Tube Channel to see videos of activities, events, performances and etc. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRkrddUScR73HJoWCVlL7vA READ MORE >

Thank you Mrs. Moore, Teachers, Aides and Specials Teachers for helping our 1st Graders bring the story "The Three Little Pigs" to life through drama, music, art, language, and gross motor activities. In this mini musical, students learned the components of an opera, including the overture, chorus, aria and finale. Great job 1st Grade! READ MORE >

Mrs. Miller,We have a sincere appreciation for you and all that you do at Dixon. You are a hardworking, career-minded and compassionate professional that is going to be very difficult to replace. Your smile, positive attitude and sincere concern for everyone is going to be missed. Thank you for EVERYTHING! We wish you luck as you experience a new chapter with... READ MORE >

Jon Pritikin shared a powerful message with Joshua Dixon Students and Staff. Jon is a 2009 Guinness Book of World Records© breaker. He spoke with us about over coming personal obstacles and learning to believe in yourself, as well as, value others around you. Jon has impacted over 8 million youth world-wide. He is walking proof that your past does not... READ MORE >

The Annual Father-Daughter Dance was held on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Girls and their dads or significant male figures enjoyed refreshments, dancing, photo opportunities and even a visit from some 'real' princesses. Thank you PTO for sponsoring such a magical event. READ MORE >

A Biography Bottle is a bottle made to look like a historical figure, past or present, who made an important contribution to our world. Third grade students researched facts about famous Americans. They read a biography about their person then took what they learned to complete a biography poster and write an informational paragraph. They also worked at home to... READ MORE >

All Pro Dad's celebrate Dr. Seuss' Read Across America Day. Dad's and their children listened to a Dr. Seuss story and then worked together to create an image of The Cat in the Hat! Many also dressed as their favorite Dr. Seuss story book character. Lots of artistic talents were discovered! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Cole Madden, Joshua Garver, Jay Harrington, Kyla Hogan and Addison Brode. These students had an opportunity to showcase their art at the Columbiana County Art Show. Participants received a certificate and their art work was on display for all to enjoy. READ MORE >

Science projects are the perfect way for elementary school students to have fun exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Dixon students choose science experiments that would test their hypothesis and put their own spin on the project. Students created model displays, completed the experiment using the scientific method, recorded data and shared... READ MORE >

To celebrate our 100th Day of School, Dixon Students dressed in their version of "100 year olds". The day included fun classroom activities all centered around 100. READ MORE >

This has been an exciting time for second graders at Joshua Dixon Elementary to step into a world of fantasy and fables that have been passed down for many generations. As a part of their month-long fairy tale unit, we had a Fairy Tale Reunion! The students learned how to determine if a story is a fairy tale, comparing different versions of the fairy tales, and... READ MORE >

Joshua Dixon Elementary completed its 17th Annual Jump for Heart Kids Challenge. Dixon Families have raised over $60,000.00 for the American Heart Association since 2006. This year families donated $4,324.25. A big thank you to our families and to Miss Schiffauer for organizing this event. READ MORE >

FAIR is NOT everyone getting the SAME thing or what they WANT! FAIR is when EACHstudent gets what they NEED! This Fairness lesson was one that School Resource OfficerSgt. Boley taught Dixon Students during his lesson continuation of the 6 pillars ofgood character. READ MORE >

The reason for the season is reading!RIGHT TO READ WEEK-FEB. 4-8 Fun activities are planned throughout the week. Assemblies, Stop Drop and Reads, Special visitors, Door decorating, Movies, and more... WHAT TO WEAR:Monday: Winter→ Dress for the season of winter! Or as an item found or seen during the winter!Tuesday: Spring→ Dress for the season of spring! Or as an... READ MORE >

Congratulations Joshua Dixon Wrestlers!The team participated in a tournament this past weekend and all members placed. 1st Place Winners: Gunner Gleghorn, Jordan Steiginga and Carter Griffith2nd Place Winner: Jensen Nordquist3rd Place Winners: Morgan Landsberger and Brayden Ludwig A special Good Luck to Jordan Steiginga as he participates at the state level... READ MORE >

Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for Ohio’s Newest Teacher Recognition The Teachers of Ohio Representing Character and Heart (TORCH) recognition celebrates teachers who model strong character and a heart for their students, colleagues and communities. A district, school, colleague, parent, student or community member can nominate a teacher for TORCH... READ MORE >

Parents and Guardians are strongly encourage to download the Clipper app. This is the only way you are going to receive future notifications. There is no more School Cast all call system! In the event that the school superintendent calls a 2-hour delay and/or cancellation, you must have downloaded the app and set up your notifications in order to be aware. We... READ MORE >

3rd Graders designed a "misfit toy" and 8th Graders wrote and described the toy. Yesterday, the 8th Graders traveled to Dixon to share with each other the completed project. This annual activity is loved by all. Thank you Mrs. Silver and Mrs. Zelonish! READ MORE >

Thank you PTO for providing Candy Canes for EVERYONE and especially for helping Santa visit with the Boys and Girls at Joshua Dixon! READ MORE >

"You're a mean one...Mr. Grinch"...Second graders performed a Grinch readers' theater for first grade classes today. Classes also completed a STEM lesson in which they had to design and build a sleigh for the Grinch and see how many "presents" the sleigh could transport over a paper Mt. Crumpit. READ MORE >

Our 4th Graders traveled to Parkside and Whispering Pines to get everyone into the Holiday spirit! Afterwards, they were invited to the Best Western Dutch Village Inn and Suites where they ate lunch, did some more Christmas Caroling and invited visitors and workers to do some sing-a-longs of favorite Holiday Carols. READ MORE >

A special Thank you to Officer Mark Edwards of the Columbiana Police Department for taking the time to come in and read Holiday Stories to our students! READ MORE >

Congratulations to our 3rd Graders and Mrs. Moore on a heart-warming Holiday Performance. A special Thank you to everyone who made this production one of the best! READ MORE >

Congratulations 2nd Graders! What an amazing Holiday Performance. Thank you to all 2nd Grade Teachers, Specials Teachers and Aides who helped make the program a success. A very special thank you to Mrs. Mandy Moore. Fantastic Job Everyone! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Sloan for receiving the "Key Clipper" Award at last evening's Board of Education Meeting. A "Key Clipper" is someone who is a "key" to our district's striving for excellence. Mrs. Sloan was nominated for going above and beyond to show students how much they matter, the importance of belonging and believing in oneself. When a... READ MORE >

Columbiana High School and Joshua Dixon Elementary are recognized as 2018 Excellence in Education Award Winners through the Eastern Ohio Education Partnership. Joshua Dixon Elementary is the recipient of the Third Grade Reading/Attendance Award. The award recognizes schools that received a letter grade of A or B for the 2017-2018 school year for improving At-Risk... READ MORE >

This year the 4th Grader's participated in the 8th Annual Book Parade (modeled after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade) complete with commentators and spectators. All students enjoyed seeing the floats designed by 4th graders and hearing about the stories shared from summaries written by each 4th grade student. Well Done! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Columbiana Middle School and Joshua Dixon Elementary for earning the Best Float Award of the 2018 Columbiana Joy of Christmas Parade. Students and Staff worked together on "The Clipper Express" parade float this year. This theme was based on The Polar Express. Great job to our students and staff on working together. Season's Greetings from... READ MORE >

School Resource Officer, Sgt. Boley continued his teachings of the Pillars of Good Character. In October, he focused on Good Citizenship and this month he taught lessons on RESPECT. He emphasized being tolerant and accepting of others, being considerate of other's feelings and how to handle oneself in different situations. READ MORE >

American Legion Post 290 here in Columbiana came to Joshua Dixon to teach 4th graders flag etiquette. The goal of the lesson was to instill respect for our flag and for our country. Students watched a video and then the American Legion gentlemen did a flag folding that included the meaning, rules and important traditions. Following the presentation, students... READ MORE >

Thank you to the American Legion Post 290 and All Veteran's for your service and sacrifice. We salute you! The Dixon Students and Staff appreciated the invite to be a part of the first ever District-Wide Veteran's Day Program. Congratulations to our 4th Graders for their performance. READ MORE >

Our Preschool and Kindergarten Students read stories that took them back in time to learn about the First Thanksgiving. As students learned the history of this American holiday, they also shared how their families celebrate the season. They shared what they are thankful for, decorated their feast table and even prepared their own feast foods! READ MORE >

Fall Fun Day! READ MORE >

Who says "Trick or Treat" is only for kids! Our Annual Fall Fun Day Parade of Costumes is a great team building time for our Staff! READ MORE >

Red Ribbon Week ends with a BANG as Mr. Sims demonstrates for 4th grade students how he carves pumpkins. While stressing safety, Mr. Sims did a science lesson that students could apply to the real-world. Combining items that are used today to make torches, Mr. Sims took pre-carved pumpkins and 'blew' out the specific pieces to reveal spooky jack-o-lanterns! Very... READ MORE >

Joshua Dixon celebrates Red Ribbon Week with 'themed' days and matching Drug Free slogans. Students and staff participated by dressing in pajamas and 'dreaming' of a drug-free life, along with coming to school with Crazy Hair! The message that tobacco, alcohol and drugs are harmful was heard loud and clear as students had fun! READ MORE >

Thank you to our SRO, Sgt. Boley for helping students understand the importance of Red Ribbon Week and comprehend the messages that the DARE program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) includes; like how to stay safe and how to know what to do in a variety of emergencies. Sgt. Boley shared and discussed 'Stranger Danger' scenarios, what to do when you find a weapon,... READ MORE >

Did you know that in 1805 a gentleman named Joshua Dixon stood in the town 'circle' and saw trees all around him but still decided it would be a great place for a town! Councilman, Rick Noel, shared city facts, rules and regulations with 4th Grade Students. He also pointed out that Joshua Dixon's daughter built the first home in Columbiana. He encouraged the... READ MORE >

2nd Grader, Grayson Fast, was one of the Fire Department's Poster Contest Winners and his award was a ride home from school in a Fire Truck! Grayson's brother Harper got to enjoy the ride too! READ MORE >

A big thank you to the New Waterford Lions Club and Dr. Chad Moreschi. Each year they provide annual vision screenings for grades 1st and 3rd. Additionally, the Lions Club provides a family a month with a $50.00 gift card to Sav-A-Lot Stores. The Lions Club has been serving the community for 62 years. We are very grateful! READ MORE >

Thank you to Columbiana Fire Fighters for coming to Joshua Dixon this week and teaching us about Fire Safety. We learned how to stop, drop and roll, the reason for smoke detectors and especially the importance of having a family escape plan. Parents, please ask your child about the message from the Firemen. We also got to see the fire truck and ALL of the tools... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our Grade-Level 1st Place Winners of our own Columbiana Fire Department Fire Prevention Poster Contest. All posters will be displayed at the Fire Department this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 during the 12th Annual Community Safety Day sponsored by the Columbiana Fire Department from 10am to 2pm. Front Left to Right: Makenzie Starr (Kdg.) and Landon... READ MORE >

What an amazing Spirit Week from Super Heros to Crazy Hair! We got it all! Wishing the Clippers Good Luck! READ MORE >

One way to pique a child's interest in a book is to do a "book tasting". Mrs. Maloney and Mrs. Melchionne set up the classroom to resemble a restaurant, down to the centerpieces and table candles. Students have a place-setting and an 'offering' of books that are a specific author, genre or series. After browsing the book for a few minutes, students are asked to... READ MORE >

A special thank you to our PTO and Book Fair Chair Persons,as well as ALL of the VOLUNTEERS for an amazing Fall Book Fair Week! Family Literacy Night was well attended. Our Library was transformed into an Enchanted Forest and students created wish lists and got to shop for book series, books by their favorite authors, and seasonal favorites. Even adults enjoyed... READ MORE >

Dads, Jeff Jackson and Bruce Jeffries hosted our annual All Pro Dads Day on Oct. 5, 2018. All Pro Dad is on a mission to help you love and lead your family well. Be a hero to your kids! Our program is held on the first Friday on each month except for January. Every month a theme is chosen to place an intentional focus on family and relationship building. Each... READ MORE >

The six pillars of Good Character are: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. These values will be taught through-out the year as Mrs. Raub-Carney, School Counselor and Sgt. Boley, SRO, partner together to plan and visit classrooms on a regular basis. This month while Mrs. Raub-Carney was presenting the Golden Rule, Sgt.... READ MORE >

Respect is the key and Mrs. Raub-Carney, our school counselor has been visiting classrooms and working with students to discover how The Golden Rule can be applied in their lives. Through stories and class discussions, students can imagine a world where everyone gets along, respects others and property and becomes good citizens. Mrs. Raub-Carney will be visiting... READ MORE >

For the past several years, Joshua Dixon Students have participated in the ODOT Paint A Plow Program. Mrs. Holly Zelonish, Art Teacher, asks 4th Grade Students to design art work that aligns with a selected theme that could be placed on a snow plow blade. Staff then votes on the art work that is chosen to appear on the blade. The Ohio Department of... READ MORE >

Thank you to Leslie Best, Transportation Coordinator and Jodi Bussard, Bus Driver, for spending the morning at Joshua Dixon teaching students about Bus Safety. Be Safe-Be Respectful-Be Responsible was the overarching theme of the lessons. Students learned about the bus stop, danger zone and loading rules. Getting on and off safely and watching the driver for... READ MORE >

An Apple a Day...keeps 1st Graders busy. Our first grade classes at Dixon learned all about Apples, the history of Apples and even read stories about Johnny Appleseed. They tasted, experimented with and did crafts with apples. Students measured, weighed and wrote about Apples. Any way you 'slice' it, the 1st graders had an 'applicious' day! READ MORE >

Thank you to the Columbiana PTO and families who made donations at our Annual Family Spring Fling this past school year. Monies from PTO and the event donations were used to purchase a Joshua Dixon Buddy Bench. The concept of the Buddy Bench is quite simple...a student who feels lonely at recess or just needs a friend, sits on the bench. Others glance over and... READ MORE >

This week, School Resource Officer Sgt. Boley visits each grade-level and reads the book, I'm not scared...I'm prepared! By Julie Cook. The story enhances the concepts of school safety in a non-fearful way. Following the story, child-friendly class discussions give children a better understanding of the unimaginable. READ MORE >

Thank you to Rob Miles and his family for their continued support of Character Education at Joshua Dixon Elementary. Please visit the Morning Journal link below to read more...http://www.morningjournalnews.com/news/local-news/2018/09/familys-generosity-honored-by-board/ READ MORE >

A special thank you to Whispering Pines for taking the time to do a school back pack and supply drive. Also, a special thank you for the generosity of Todd Hogan, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. 210 back packs and multiple boxes of supplies were donated to the school district. "This kind of generosity from our community is not surprising, but so extremely... READ MORE >

Thank you Evelyn, Lou and Skip for coming to visit us during Grandparents Week. You made our day even more special. We can't wait to spend time with you again! READ MORE >

Happy Wednesday at Joshua Dixon! Grandparents enjoyed Muffins in the Morning while 2nd grade girls took the opportunity to greet each other with an impromptu 'group hug'. "This photo embodies everything that is Joshua Dixon and Columbiana Schools. We are truly blessed in this community. Thank you for helping instill such important values in our kids".-Dani Clancy READ MORE >

Muffins in the Morning! That's the theme this week as Dixon Students have breakfast and give a classroom tour to their Grandparents or Special Persons. READ MORE >

Joshua Dixon Elementary had 28 students participate in the Canfield Fair Art Show. Their art work was posted and judged during the county fair. The event was sponsored by Mahoning County Educational Service Center. All students did an amazing job! READ MORE >

Some of our Preschool Students anxiously await the start of their first day! READ MORE >

Mrs. Beggs demonstrates to Dixon Students how to eat a pie at a pep rally! She represented Joshua Dixon like a true champion. READ MORE >