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48

Community Schools

Sponsored By OCCS

20

Years

of Experience

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    National Charter Schools Week 2026

    Today, we kick off National Charter Schools Week — a celebration of the students, educators, families, and communities that make charter schools acros… Read More >

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    More Good Days, Together: Supporting Students’ Mental Health as the School Year Winds Down

    May sneaks up on everyone. One minute, schools are settling into routines. Next, calendars fill with testing, field trips, award ceremonies, graduatio… Read More >

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    Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 Teacher of the Year

    OCCS is proud to launch the new Teacher of the Year award, honoring exceptional educators who inspire students, demonstrate innovation in the classroo… Read More >

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    OCCS Students Named Toledo STEM Goes Red Scholarship Recipients

    The Ohio Council of Community Schools recognizes two students from OCCS-sponsored schools who have been selected as recipients of the Toledo STEM Goes… Read More >

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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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    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

More Good Days, Together: Supporting Students’ Mental Health as the School Year Winds Down

As the school year winds down, May brings a mix of excitement, celebration, and transition for students, families, and educators. In recognition of Me…

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News & Events

Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 Teacher of the Year

OCCS is proud to launch the new Teacher of the Year award, honoring exceptional educators who inspire students, demonstrate innovation in the classroo…

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News & Events

OCCS Students Named Toledo STEM Goes Red Scholarship Recipients

Two students from OCCS-sponsored schools have been named recipients of the Toledo STEM Goes Red Scholarship. Jailynn Wooden, a sixth-grade student at …

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OCCS Proudly Sponsoring the 2026 Charter School Leadership Summit

We are excited to share that our Executive Director, Lenny Schafer, will be speaking at the 2026 Ohio Charter School Leadership Summit, hosted by East…

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