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48

Community Schools

Sponsored By OCCS

20

Years

of Experience

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    Convocation 2025- Ignite the Future: Empower. Inspire. Transform.

    On Thursday, August 7, 2025, OCCS brought together school leaders, educators, and partners from across Ohio for a full day of learning, collaboration,… Read More >

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    Congratulations to Whitley White, 2025 Teacher of the Year

    We are honored to announce Whitley White from Linc Academy Columbus as OCCS’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Ms. White has demonstrated exceptional dedicat… Read More >

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    Ohio Sales Tax Holiday August 1-14

    Ohio’s expanded Sales Tax Holiday runs from August 1 through August 14, 2025, giving families two full weeks to save on back-to-school shopping and mo…

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    Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting at Mater Academy Preparatory

    The Ohio Council of Community Schools was honored to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mater Academy Preparatory in Columbus. Executive Di… Read More >

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    Recognizing Excellence: Our Schools Earn Statewide Honors

    We are thrilled to share that several of our sponsored schools have been recognized on the Rewards and Recognition lists on the Department of Educatio… Read More >

News & Events

Congratulations to Whitley White, 2025 Teacher of the Year!

OCCS is proud to honor Whitley White of LINC Academy Columbus as the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Recognized for her exceptional dedication and instructi…

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News & Events

Convocation 2025- Ignite the Future: Empower. Inspire. Transform.

The 2025 OCCS Annual Convocation, held August 7, brought together educators, leaders, and partners from across Ohio for a day of inspiration, collabor…

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News & Events

Social Wellness Starts with Getting Outside

July is more than just the heart of summer—it’s a reminder to reconnect. This blog explores how Social Wellness Month, Anti-Boredom Month, and Nationa…

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School's Out, Safety's In: Summer Safety Tips for Students and Families

As school lets out and summer begins, safety remains a top priority—on and off campus. In honor of National Safety Month, OCCS is sharing practical su…

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