The Alliance Board of Education recognized five incredible Aviators at last night’s meeting!
Allyssa Schaffert (6th), Jonathan Ferrall (5th), Katie Carpenter (4th), and Daniel Clark (4th) were honored for earning the highest possible score on the 2024–25 Ohio State Math Tests. This is no easy feat, and these four Aviators impressed everyone with their outstanding achievement and academic excellence!
Lincoln Smith, a 4th grader, was also recognized for his artistic talent after winning the Most Creative Design Award in the Stark County Safety Poster Contest.
Each student and their family were invited to the meeting to celebrate these amazing accomplishments. We are so proud of our young Aviators! ✈ #RepthatA
Allyssa Schaffert (6th), Jonathan Ferrall (5th), Katie Carpenter (4th), and Daniel Clark (4th) were honored for earning the highest possible score on the 2024–25 Ohio State Math Tests. This is no easy feat, and these four Aviators impressed everyone with their outstanding achievement and academic excellence!
Lincoln Smith, a 4th grader, was also recognized for his artistic talent after winning the Most Creative Design Award in the Stark County Safety Poster Contest.
Each student and their family were invited to the meeting to celebrate these amazing accomplishments. We are so proud of our young Aviators! ✈ #RepthatA
✈ Lorraine (West) Shonk ✈
Position: Custodian
School: Alliance High School
Graduation Year: 1982
Years at ACS: 25
Favorite Memory:
"A favorite memory is watching the boys basketball regionals playoffs in 1982."
Influential Staff Member:
"An influential staff member was Virginia Mindy. She loved teaching us, and I enjoyed her class."
Choosing to work for ACS:
"My mother-in-law, Jan, said they needed subs in the cafeteria, so I applied and loved it."
Importance of giving back:
"It is loyalty and community. I love Alliance City Schools."
Her loyalty to ACS and her pride in the community she calls home make Mrs. Shonk a true Aviator at heart. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
Position: Custodian
School: Alliance High School
Graduation Year: 1982
Years at ACS: 25
Favorite Memory:
"A favorite memory is watching the boys basketball regionals playoffs in 1982."
Influential Staff Member:
"An influential staff member was Virginia Mindy. She loved teaching us, and I enjoyed her class."
Choosing to work for ACS:
"My mother-in-law, Jan, said they needed subs in the cafeteria, so I applied and loved it."
Importance of giving back:
"It is loyalty and community. I love Alliance City Schools."
Her loyalty to ACS and her pride in the community she calls home make Mrs. Shonk a true Aviator at heart. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
Congratulations to Zellie Barnes for committing to play soccer and continue her academic career at Northern Kentucky University! ⚽ We know she will do great things at NKU! #RepthatA
Builders Club students at Alliance Middle School invited veteran Brett Douthitt to speak with them about what it means to be a veteran, what jobs are available in the armed forces, and his experience in the U.S. Army. Thank you, Mr. Douthitt, for stopping by to speak with our Aviators! #RepthatA
✈ Charlie Hoopes ✈
"I am thankful to be an Aviator because people support me in what I do and encourage me. It gives me a healthy and positive environment and there are inspiring role models for me to look up to." ❤️ #RepthatA
"I am thankful to be an Aviator because people support me in what I do and encourage me. It gives me a healthy and positive environment and there are inspiring role models for me to look up to." ❤️ #RepthatA
Join us in congratulating Bo Davis for officially committing to Youngstown State University to play baseball and continue his academic career! ⚾ We can't wait to see all he will accomplish as a Youngstown State Penguin! 🥳 #RepthatA
Kindergartners spent some time talking about fire safety! Will Kinser from the Alliance City Fire Department came for a visit. He shared the importance of fire safety: never hide, yell so firefighters can find you, check to make sure you have smoke detectors, and have a fire safety plan. Several classes even took a picture with him after his visit. 📸 #RepthatA
✈ Pam Dentler ✈
"I’m thankful to be an Aviator because this chapter has given me the chance to lead with authenticity, share my strengths, and grow alongside a team that truly values me. I’ve found my home here in Alliance...a place that proves every day that it all was worth the wait and that purpose runs deep. I’m grateful to help shape a culture that every Aviator is proud to rep." 🩵 #RepthatA
"I’m thankful to be an Aviator because this chapter has given me the chance to lead with authenticity, share my strengths, and grow alongside a team that truly values me. I’ve found my home here in Alliance...a place that proves every day that it all was worth the wait and that purpose runs deep. I’m grateful to help shape a culture that every Aviator is proud to rep." 🩵 #RepthatA
✈ Chad Morris ✈
Position: Director of Technology
School: Central Office
Graduation Year: 2001
Years at ACS: 27
Favorite Memory:
"Hitting a hole in one in a golf match against Perry."
Influential Staff Member:
"An influential staff member was Bill Carli. I took every one of his computer science classes in high school."
Choosing to work for ACS:
"I was given the opportunity to build up our technology department even while attending Mount Union. I worked part time through college and put many things in place that I was able to continue building upon after graduation to be the first Network Manager for the District."
Importance of giving back:
"You know and understand the people, families and students. You are a familiar face for people. Many times I have found, I went to school with our current parents. My dad built a great reputation for our family by being in our school district for 48 years."
Mr. Morris' long-standing commitment to ACS shows how powerful it is when Aviators use their talents to make a difference right here at home. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
Position: Director of Technology
School: Central Office
Graduation Year: 2001
Years at ACS: 27
Favorite Memory:
"Hitting a hole in one in a golf match against Perry."
Influential Staff Member:
"An influential staff member was Bill Carli. I took every one of his computer science classes in high school."
Choosing to work for ACS:
"I was given the opportunity to build up our technology department even while attending Mount Union. I worked part time through college and put many things in place that I was able to continue building upon after graduation to be the first Network Manager for the District."
Importance of giving back:
"You know and understand the people, families and students. You are a familiar face for people. Many times I have found, I went to school with our current parents. My dad built a great reputation for our family by being in our school district for 48 years."
Mr. Morris' long-standing commitment to ACS shows how powerful it is when Aviators use their talents to make a difference right here at home. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
The students in the Premedical Professions Career Tech Program helped out at the Blood Drive on Friday! What a great experience for these future medical professionals. #RepthatA
It’s the season to be thankful! We are so grateful for all of our amazing students and staff, and we also wanted to hear why they are thankful to be Alliance Aviators. Follow along as we lead up to Thanksgiving to hear their answers! ❤️
✈ Autumn Wineman ✈
"Being an Aviator means being an important part of our school district and being heard. I'm thankful to be an Aviator because I know that I matter to people. We all can achieve great things at this school thanks to the support we get from staff and students."
#RepthatA
✈ Autumn Wineman ✈
"Being an Aviator means being an important part of our school district and being heard. I'm thankful to be an Aviator because I know that I matter to people. We all can achieve great things at this school thanks to the support we get from staff and students."
#RepthatA
Honors Biology students from Alliance High School presented to Akron Zoo employees, donors, and other community stakeholders on Friday, Nov. 7. Each group researched a current threat to the health of the Great Lakes and explored ways to mitigate that threat and promote conservation.
Way to go, Aviators! ✈ #RepthatA
Way to go, Aviators! ✈ #RepthatA
🥫🫘 Food Drive! 🫘🥫
The National Honor Society (NHS) at Alliance High School and the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Alliance Middle School are each hosting a Food Drive from Monday, Nov. 17 through Friday, Nov. 21!
📍 Donation Drop-Off Locations:
• AHS Security Office: 7 am – 2:20 pm
• AMS Main Office: 7:35 am – 2:20 pm
All donations will go directly to the Alliance Community Pantry to support local families. Let’s show how much Aviators care! ✈ #RepthatA
The National Honor Society (NHS) at Alliance High School and the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Alliance Middle School are each hosting a Food Drive from Monday, Nov. 17 through Friday, Nov. 21!
📍 Donation Drop-Off Locations:
• AHS Security Office: 7 am – 2:20 pm
• AMS Main Office: 7:35 am – 2:20 pm
All donations will go directly to the Alliance Community Pantry to support local families. Let’s show how much Aviators care! ✈ #RepthatA
✈ Sierra (Gonzales) Schaffert ✈
Position: Behavior Management Specialist
School: Alliance Early Learning School
Graduation Year: 2012
Years at ACS: 5
Favorite Memory:
"Getting to go to school football games with friends."
Influential Staff Member:
"An influential staff member was Ellen DeMaiolo. She was always there to help if needed. She was a safe place and always listened when you needed to talk, especially when I was upset and having a bad day when it came to my mom being sick. Her cooking class made me find my love for cooking we got to explore other cultures and styles of cooking. She always pushed me to be the best I could be."
Choosing to work for ACS:
"I did a lot of volunteering at my kids' schools when we were stationed in Germany and loved being able to help the kiddos learn new things. I wanted to be a part of the district that helped me grow to be the person I am today."
Importance of giving back:
"It's always good to give back to the people and community that gave to you. <3"
Mrs. Schaffert’s love for her community and her students shows just how strong the Aviator spirit really is. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
Position: Behavior Management Specialist
School: Alliance Early Learning School
Graduation Year: 2012
Years at ACS: 5
Favorite Memory:
"Getting to go to school football games with friends."
Influential Staff Member:
"An influential staff member was Ellen DeMaiolo. She was always there to help if needed. She was a safe place and always listened when you needed to talk, especially when I was upset and having a bad day when it came to my mom being sick. Her cooking class made me find my love for cooking we got to explore other cultures and styles of cooking. She always pushed me to be the best I could be."
Choosing to work for ACS:
"I did a lot of volunteering at my kids' schools when we were stationed in Germany and loved being able to help the kiddos learn new things. I wanted to be a part of the district that helped me grow to be the person I am today."
Importance of giving back:
"It's always good to give back to the people and community that gave to you. <3"
Mrs. Schaffert’s love for her community and her students shows just how strong the Aviator spirit really is. 🩵❤️ #RepthatA
The students in Jason Powers' health classes at Alliance Middle School completed a body systems t-shirt project! They learned about their organs by drawing them on a white t-shirt. This allowed students to see the placement of their organs in a creative way. Way to go, AMS Aviators! #RepthatA
Technical Sergeant Avery Hale of the U.S. Air Force spoke to students and staff at Alliance High School on Friday during the Veterans Day assembly. Technical Sergeant Hale shared about her decision to join the Air Force, the opportunities it provided her, and the positive impact it has had on her life.
At the end of her presentation, Technical Sergeant Hale was presented with a gift created by a couple of senior welders. One of the students who worked on and presented the gift was Collin Mason, who recently enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He will begin serving his country after graduation this spring. Congratulations, Collin! 🇺🇸
Please join us in thanking Technical Sergeant Hale for her service to our great country, along with all Veterans who have served! ❤️🤍💙 #RepthatA
At the end of her presentation, Technical Sergeant Hale was presented with a gift created by a couple of senior welders. One of the students who worked on and presented the gift was Collin Mason, who recently enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He will begin serving his country after graduation this spring. Congratulations, Collin! 🇺🇸
Please join us in thanking Technical Sergeant Hale for her service to our great country, along with all Veterans who have served! ❤️🤍💙 #RepthatA
Thank you, Veterans 🇺🇸 #RepthatA
We're hiring for the following positions!
✈ Welding Career Tech Teacher at Alliance High School
✈ Cafeteria Aide/Float
Click the link for more information and to apply.
🔗 https://alliancecityschools.schoolspring.com/
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✈ Welding Career Tech Teacher at Alliance High School
✈ Cafeteria Aide/Float
Click the link for more information and to apply.
🔗 https://alliancecityschools.schoolspring.com/
#RepthatA
Alliance City Schools recently held the 3rd Annual Futures Fest! ✈ The event is an evening full of career exploration that supports the district’s vision of preparing all Aviators for Life, College, and Careers.
The event featured a job fair with more than 70 vendors, including employers, colleges, and branches of the military. Students, families, and community members were able to stop by to talk with vendors and gather information about future careers, schooling, and opportunities. The evening also included a career fashion show featuring middle school students.
Futures Fest offers activities each year for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. This year, elementary students read about possible careers and filled out activity sheets about what they want to be when they grow up. #RepthatA
The event featured a job fair with more than 70 vendors, including employers, colleges, and branches of the military. Students, families, and community members were able to stop by to talk with vendors and gather information about future careers, schooling, and opportunities. The evening also included a career fashion show featuring middle school students.
Futures Fest offers activities each year for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. This year, elementary students read about possible careers and filled out activity sheets about what they want to be when they grow up. #RepthatA
7th and 8th graders in Matt Horning’s Career Explorations class at Alliance Middle School designed an amusement park as a culminating activity at the end of the first nine weeks. The students first learned about possible careers in Arts and Media, Architecture and Construction, and Information Technology. They filled out a short application and were hired for one of eight different jobs.
Students from four different classes worked together to design and construct their Galaxy Adventure Amusement Park. They agreed the biggest challenges were communication between classes, or “work shifts,” and meeting deadlines. 🎠🎢
Great job, Aviators! #RepthatA
Students from four different classes worked together to design and construct their Galaxy Adventure Amusement Park. They agreed the biggest challenges were communication between classes, or “work shifts,” and meeting deadlines. 🎠🎢
Great job, Aviators! #RepthatA
