In the second part of the State of the Schools podcast, North Canton Superintendent Jeff Wendorf takes a look at academics, the arts, and athletics through interviews with Dave Pilati, Ron Varn, and Tom Oakes.

In part one of this podcast of the annual State of the Schools, NCCS Superintendent Jeff Wendorf is joined by Tim Walker, Todd Tolson, and Todd Henne to talk about facilities, finance, and operations of the school district.

May 2-6, 2022, is National Teacher and Staff Week at North Canton City Schools. Who better to discuss what it means to be a teacher and share her experiences over 37 years than Mia Thomas, the NCCS Educator of the Year for the Stark County Educational Service Center's Education Celebration. Mrs. Thomas is an exceptional teacher who recognizes the importance of reaching every child in her sixth-grade English Language Arts (ELA) classroom. We appreciate Mrs. Thomas as well as every faculty and staff member in North Canton City Schools for putting students first.

North Canton City Schools Superintendent Jeff Wendorf talks with Kathy Snyder and Michelle McAllister in honor of Administrative Professionals Day. Mrs. Snyder works in the Hoover Guidance Department, and Mrs. McAllister works in the main office of North Canton Middle School.

North Canton Deputy Director of Administration Catherine Farina talks to NCCS Superintendent Jeff Wendorf about Dogwood Park, which will be dedicated April 23, 2022.

Emily Shaub and Taylor Sowers, both NCCS science teachers, will run their first Boston Marathon Monday, April 18. Superintendent Jeff Wendorf talks to Emily and Taylor about their backgrounds in running, their training regimen, and their goals for Monday. Interested in following their progress at the marathon? The following link will give you a chance to track them:  https://boston.r.mikatiming.com/2022/?pid=start&pidp=start.

Often the first NCCS employees to greet students in the morning and the last to say good-bye in the afternoon, bus drivers play an important part of the school day. You don't want to miss this episode as 30-year bus veteran Pam Lazarites talks about her job with Superintendent Jeff Wendorf. After you listen to this podcast, you'll understand why Mrs. Lazarites is loved and respected by parents, students, and colleagues. Our bus drivers are extraordinary people who care about our students, and we are fortunate to have them as part of our Viking Family. 

Hoover Interact Club advisors Sarah Jackson and Janice McCarthy join Superintendent Jeff Wendorf to talk about the upcoming Senior Citizens Prom that will be held April 30th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Hoover High School Commons. To download the form to make reservations, go to https://www.northcantonschools.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6Y2BGUY&dasi=32UB.

On this week's Viking Spotlight podcast, Superintendent Jeff Wendorf talks to Hoover Vocal Music Director Doug Beery about the storyline, music, students, and background of the high school's performance of Grease. The musical will open Thursday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hoover Hall for the Performing Arts. Subsequent performances will be Friday, April 1, at 7:00 p.m. with two shows Saturday at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the school district website at https://www.northcantonschools.org/BoxOffice.aspx. Don't miss this show! It will knock your (bobby) socks off!

Superintendent Jeff Wendorf and Gretchen Leckie-Ewing discuss the history of the Summa Scholars Celebration and the thoughts behind the recognition. The celebration for 2022 was held at the Barrett Center at Walsh University Tuesday, March 15. A special thanks to the Hoover Sideliners for making this event possible. To watch the video of the program, please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy7ilkzlk9M&t=1229s&ab_channel=northcantonschools.