
August 22, 2023
Dear Families,
On August 21, the Youngstown Education Association voted to strike. Youngstown City Schools will release a communications plan for the first day of school later...

August 17, 2023
Transportation Updates for the 2023-2024 School Year
The district has set up a call center 330-744-5905 at the transportation department to go live on Monday, August 21, fo...

August 10, 2023
Dear Families,
We understand the recent strike notice may cause uncertainty. Know that the administration is actively working with the union for a resolution as quickly a...

August 9, 2023
Photo caption: Janet Kemp at Chaney High School Janet Kemp is a beloved former Chaney High School English teacher and senior class advisor. Over the decades, her students ha...
August 1, 2023
Youngstown City Schools kicked off its annual administrators and central office retreat on August 1. For the next week, staff will come together prior to the new school year for e...

July 31, 2023
On Thursday, August 10th, the YCSD Marching Band will perform in the Fall Fantasy Parade series at Kennywood Amusement Park! The performance is an excellent opportunity for our sc...

July 31, 2023
Harding Elementary teachers recently held a "Bear Cub Carnival" to keep engaged with scholars over the summer. There were crafts, games, and a bounce-around for plenty of physical...

July 28, 2023
Congratulations to the LV8 Studios Level Up Musical Arts Program Class of 2023! The Level Up Musical Arts program is set to break through the barriers of education with the po...

July 27, 2023
Photo caption: Jeremy Batchelor
Youngstown City Schools Superintendent, Jeremy Batchelor, developed an entry plan as he transitioned to his new role on August 1, 2023. Mr. ...

July 26, 2023
Jeremy Batchelor, Youngstown City Schools Superintendent Elect, will officially be appointed as Superintendent effective August 1, 2023. During the interim period, Batchelor has b...

July 24, 2023
Photo courtesy of WKBN: From left: Stephon Chandler, Carlaya Hammonds, Lyric Saulsberry, Delaney Jennings, Aubrey Dennis, Taytum Davis. Congratulations to YCSD scholars for b...

July 18, 2023
Youngstown City Schools is one of the state districts awarded the Stronger Connections Grant from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). The district will utilize the funds to ad...
July 17, 2023
Youngstown City Schools Rayen Early College Middle School scholars Madison Keys and Kane Pickard were recently joined by six other students as Ohio's ambassadors for the "Do the W...

July 13, 2023
Join Youngstown City School District to thank YSU student Maranda Callahan for donating over 1,300 books to Taft Elementary!
Maranda set up donation boxes and collected book...

July 12, 2023
The Youngstown Board of Education and Youngstown City School District (YCSD) administration have had ongoing dialogue regarding the overcrowding at Kirkmere Elementary. The sc...

July 10, 2023
The purpose of the Youngstown City School District band is to entertain the public at our football games and community events, foster school spirit, and provide a structured, posi...

July 5, 2023
On behalf of the Youngstown City School District, this message serves as notice that the July 11, 2023, school board meeting has been canceled. The next school board meeting is sc...

July 4, 2023
From our YCSD family to yours, have a happy and safe Independence Day! As a reminder, YCSD will be closed today and resume operations tomorrow, July 5.

July 4, 2023
The Youngstown Board of Education appointed Jeremy Batchelor as the superintendent of Youngstown City School District (YCSD) at the July 3, 2023, Special Board of Education meetin...

June 23, 2023
Several scholars at Chaney High had their artwork accepted into the 41st Annual Women Artists: A Celebration! Art Show that will be held from June 23rd to July 21st at the YWCA...