Rossford Schools Podcast

In the first half of the episode, Mr. Dorn and Mrs. Hood check in with four campers to hear how the week is going. Then they stick around for the second half to share highlights, feedback from students, and a closer look at the activities. (Thanks for your patience with a few audio issues in the second half.) Students are having a great time!

History was made on the hardwood last month! In this episode, we sit down with Alex Swartz to recap her record-breaking rebounding performance. Plus, Girls Basketball Coach Toby Ledesma joins the conversation to discuss Alex's work ethic, the team's chemistry and their goals for the remainder of the season.

Hear from our new School Social Worker, Regan Findling, in this Rossford Schools Podcast. She shares why she chose Rossford, what she’s already working on and how families can connect with important resources. Mrs. Findling also talks about the passion behind her work and what she’s thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Go behind the scenes with the RHS Drama Club! Hear from the Director and cast of their hilarious comedy/mystery, "This Murder was Staged," as they prepare for opening night. Students discuss their favorite scenes, the unique challenge of having multiple endings, and the fun of bringing this whodunit to life. Don't miss the show this weekend in the RHS Auditorium! Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

This year, Rossford Schools launched Character Strong, a new social-emotional learning program for all grade levels. In this episode, our school psychologists share what Character Strong is all about, what lessons look like in classrooms, and how it helps students build important life skills.

Board Member Dawn Burks and RHS English Teacher Amy Kanney join the Rossford Schools Podcast to talk about our new initiative, Press Paws. Dawn introduces the FACE Committee she helped bring to Rossford, and together they explain how Press Paws encourages families to unplug, spend time together, and celebrate quality family moments. We’d love to see how your family is “Pressing Paws”! Email photos to [email protected], and we’ll share them.

Rossford Jr.-Sr. High School is hosting a service-learning event, Feed My Starving Children, on October 19 and 20. During this event, students and community members will pack meals for undernourished children in more than 100 countries worldwide. On October 20, junior high students will participate during the school day. The evening before, October 19, the Rossford community is invited to pack meals from 6:30–8:30 p.m. (sign up here: https://give.fmsc.org/rossford). In this episode, Dr. Neiderhouse shares more about the program, its impact, and the importance of service learning.

Senior Phoenix Erel joins us to talk about his summer at Buckeye Boys State, a weeklong program that gives students a hands-on look at leadership and government. Phoenix shares how the experience taught him the value of self-discipline, respect, and understanding different government roles — lessons he’s carrying into his senior year and beyond.

We welcome new RHS Athletic Director Mark German to the Rossford Schools team. In this episode, Mr. German talks about why he chose Rossford, what he hopes to implement as AD, which professional teams he follows, and more.

RHS Class of 2014 graduate Ocean Alvarado has found his groove in the unpredictable world of improv. From starting with Glass City Improv to launching his own showcases, Ocean is all-in on the wild, fast, and unforgettable improv scene. Hear how he got started, what keeps him coming back, and what it really takes to thrive on stage without a script. Catch Ocean live at upcoming shows: glasscityimprov.com or cupsofart.com.