Mini versions of famous Americans filled the gymnasium and cafeteria at Rockhill Elementary School on Friday as the students put on their annual Wax Museum for friends, family and teachers.
Oprah Winfrey as she appeared in “A Wrinkle In Time,” Laura Ingalls Wilder and Neil Armstrong were among the unique group of portrayed famous figures.
Students have spent weeks researching a famous American of their choice. They learned about biographies, created timelines of the person’s life, and dressed as the person on Friday to stand and act as a “wax figure” of them.
They practiced speeches and staying “in character” in class as well. The wax museum hits on many different learning standards with one project.
During the wax museum parents go through and push a button to hear students present their rehearsed speech. Administration and teachers also attended the wax museum.
Andrea Offenebcher, literacy and numeracy teacher said the wax museum is student favorite part is learning interesting facts about their person of choice.
“The students have loved it. They go through the hallways telling us interesting facts about their famous people. It’s a great learning experience for them and us,” she said.
The wax museum has been a tradition at Parkway and Rockhill for years and is a memorable part of the year for many students.
Alliance Middle School invites friends and family to the Reading Fair on March 13. See flyer for details:
Interested in signing up your child for Challenger Baseball this spring? Here are the forms and more information on how to register. All forms need to be completed. https://www.alliancecityschools.org/o/alliance-city-school-district/browse/22109
The threat on social media has been found to be false. The lockdown has been lifted and students will be released from school at the normal time.
Due to a threat seen on social media specific to AHS we have decided to lock down the school to allow Alliance Police Department time to investigate the situation. As soon as we receive information we will release it.
As a safety precaution all other buildings are in shelter in place which means no one is allowed in or out.
From Superintendent Jeffery Talbert's office:
In the Alliance City School District the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority.
This morning, on Bus 5, one of the kindergarten students brought a gun onto the bus in their backpack. At the time, there was only one other student on the bus and they showed the gun to that student. That student reported it to the bus driver, who immediately stopped the bus and safely took the backpack and kept it in her possession.
I would like to thank the student who was brave enough to report the gun, as well as the bus driver for handling the situation calmly and safely. I would also like to thank the Alliance Police for assisting in this situation and working to keep our students safe.
Again, the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority.
Here is more info on the free parent seminar offered in North Canton next week:
We are eager to welcome our business partners and friends later this month for a tour of our great facilities!
Here is a great free resource for parents offered by North Canton City Schools: NCCS is bringing in Brooks Gibbs, a social skills educator, to speak next Tuesday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Hoover Hall at Hoover High School. The event is open to the public.
Preschool and Kindergarten registration is right around the corner! Here is some more info about where to get your packets and when to register: https://www.alliancecityschools.org/article/37098
Channel 11 is going digital! Find all your local Ch. 11 programs on 10.22 on your television.
Students were evacuated from the High School building today after a fire alarm went off at 10:05 a.m.
The Alliance Fire Department and staff assessed the situation as students waited outside for 15 minutes. The building was determined to be safe and secure and students have returned to class.
Boys basketball games as well and boys and girls bowling is cancelled for tonight.
Due to a lack of change in conditions Alliance City Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16. The Alliance Career Center will still have classes.
Due to inclement weather, Alliance City Schools will be on a 2 hour delay Today, Tuesday January 16th 2018. Adult Education day and evening classes are in session and operating on a normal schedule
Volunteers still needed to help the Aviator Sports Boosters operate the concession stand at Top Gun wrestling tournament this weekend. Text or call ASB President Stephanie Unckrich @ 330-206- 8005.
ACS would like to welcome Mrs. Teresa Caserta to the Board of Education. We're sure she will make great contributions and will be proud to serve our students and staff!
Alliance alumni JJ Kukura will be recognized before the University of Mount Union basketball game at 6:45 pm Wednesday for 1,000 career points. Come out and wear Alliance gear to get in FREE!
Due to inclement weather ACS is closed today, Monday January 8. The Adult Career Center day classes are cancelled. Evening classes are still in session.