Rossford Schools Podcast

In this episode, we take a closer look at Rossford’s upcoming Amazing Shake, an interactive experience designed to help seventh-grade students build communication, confidence and other professional skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

Students will put those skills to the test through a series of real-world challenges, with community members helping serve as judges and volunteers along the way.

Interested in volunteering or serving as a judge for the Amazing Shake? Contact Ellie at [email protected].

The Amazing Shake will take place Feb. 24, 2027, at Rossford Junior-Senior High School.

Hear from Rossford Schools Board of Education President Tiffany Densic and Vice President Teresa McKnight in this episode. We discuss district and board initiatives before celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a fun conversation about our nation's history, traditions and what this historic milestone means to our community.

It's a bittersweet week in Rossford as we say goodbye to Officer Jodi! We sit down with her to look back on her impactful career, find out what she'll miss most, and hear her words of wisdom for Officer Socie ahead of his move to the Jr-Sr High School. Finally, we celebrate the arrival of Officer Trey Farabee, who will be taking over as the new Rossford Elementary SRO.

Class of 2026 graduate Justynne Jones is still representing Rossford as she heads to Richmond, Virginia, next week to compete at the National Speech & Debate Tournament. In this episode, Justynne reflects on her growth in speech and debate, her journey to qualifying for nationals, the topic of her speech and what she's most excited about as she prepares for the competition. Speech and Debate Advisor Shelley Bertsch also joins the conversation to share how she has seen Justynne develop as a competitor and leader while discussing the continued growth of the program.

Hear from Mr. Taylor as he reflects on his career at Rossford Elementary, shares what he’s most proud of and talks about his retirement plans. Assistant Principal Dawn Heck also joins the conversation to ask for advice and discuss her plans as the school’s next principal. Thank you for everything Mr. Taylor!

In this episode, we sit down with Camryn Almester and Chloe Nevins to celebrate their incredible second-place finish in the State Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making competition. From the high-pressure environment of State to their upcoming trip to DECA Nationals in Atlanta, the duo shares what the competition looks like, how the work together for it, and what they’re most excited for in Atlanta.

In this episode of the Rossford Schools Podcast, we sit down with new treasurer Joe Corfman to learn more about his background, what brought him to Rossford, and his goals for the district.

The Rossford High School Drama Club is bringing Monty Python's Spamalot: School Edition to the stage, and in this episode we go behind the scenes of the production. Based on the comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical follows King Arthur and his knights on a hilarious quest packed with memorable songs, big dance numbers and plenty of unexpected moments.

We sat down with the show’s director and five senior cast members to talk about the rehearsal process, what makes this musical so fun to perform and what it means the drama club has meant to these seniors.

Performances take place at Rossford High School on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m., Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Join us for a fun conversation and get a preview of why you won’t want to miss this year’s show.

What does it take to bring a giant monster ninja to life? In this episode, we sit down with RHS alumni and parent Scoot McMahon to celebrate the release of his new book, Ninja Kaiju.

Scoot takes us behind the scenes of the book-making process, from the initial spark of the idea to the detailed work of designing characters and the cover. He also shares heartwarming stories about the teachers who inspired his journey and why he’s a passionate supporter of Right to Read Week.

Support the Book:

• Buy Online: Get Ninja Kaiju (Hardcover, Softcover, or Digital) directly from the publisher: Papercutz Shop

• Shop Local: Signed copies are available at Gather Volumes bookstore in Perrysburg!

RHS Senior Leah Matthews is raising money for YIPEE (Youth In Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence) to help local non profit organizations such as Toledo Grows which is near and dear to her heart. She discusses how she got connected with YIPEE, how she helps Toledo Grows and her drive for environmental naturalization in this podcast episode. Here is how you can donate to help YIPEE:

Online:

1. Visit https://toledocf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list

2. In the search bar, type "YIPEE" and select the auto-populated YIPEE Fund option.

3. Follow the remaining prompts to complete the transaction.

4. Please include Leah Matthews' name in the "additional notes" section.

Check:

1. Make your check payable to Greater Toledo Community Foundation with YIPEE on the memo line.

2. Mail the check to:

Greater Toledo Community Foundation

300 Madison Ave., Suite 1300

Toledo, OH 43604