The ESC office will be closed on Monday, January 26th due to the weather conditions. Office staff will be working remotely. If you need to reach a staff member, please contact them by email or cell.
Due to the CCCTC being closed today (Thursday, January 15th), tonight's Robotics competition has been postponed. District coaches will be notified of the rescheduled date.
The CCESC is in need of a long term sub for our preschool disability class located at Knox Elementary from January-May. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact Melissa Puhalla, Preschool Supervisor, at mpuhalla@ccesc.k12.oh.us or 330 424-9591 Ext. 55167.
Students at our Bridging Possibilities program had a special visit from Santa this week! Today is the last day of classes for our ESC students. Classes will resume on Monday, January 5th. Happy Holidays!
Employees from the Columbiana County Educational Opportunity Center proudly wear their "Jenn Strong" shirts to support a co-worker's family member who is fighting Stage 3C Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Stay strong Jenn!
Join us at Reach for the Stars for some fun family events and holiday shopping!
The ESC Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 19th due to water issues. ESC staff will be following their normal schedules in districts or working remotely. We will keep everyone posted with updates. Thank you for your flexibility.
When youth know they matter, our whole community thrives. Join us in spreading the message — You Matter Here.
There will be no school at Salem Reilly Elementary today, Thursday, October 9th, 2025 due to an electrical issue. This includes the ESC preschool classrooms.
Please note that the ESC office will be closed on Thursday and Friday of this week due to the parking lot being repaved. ESC staff will be following their normal schedules in districts or working remotely. Fingerprint appointments for this Thursday will be rescheduled. Thank you!
Kids STEAM University is this Saturday from 9:30-2:00 at the Kent Salem Campus!
Bring the family and enjoy a beautiful fall day full of fun and engagement!
Special thanks to our Sponsors for their support of our event:
Humtown
CTM Labeling Systems
CMT (City Machine Technologies)
Salem Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe and Richards Excavating and Trucking
Our annual Kids STEAM University will take place on Saturday, September 6th from 9:30-2:00 at the Kent State Salem Campus. The Realm of the Reptile show will run from 11:30-12:30. For more information, visit our website at https://sites.google.com/ccesc.k12.oh.us/kids-stem-university-at-salem/home.
The CCESC is looking for a gifted intervention specialist. If you or someone you know may be interested, please visit the CCESC website and click on "Employment Opportunities" for more information.
Check out the article in Wednesday's Morning Journal featuring some students from the Opportunity Center! (Photo courtesy of JD Creer).
https://www.morningjournalnews.com/news/local-news/2025/04/an-opportunity-to-study-newspapers/
Congratulations to Maureen Bone, a 7th grader at Beaver Local, who is this year's Columbiana County Spelling Bee Champion. She will move on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC at the end of May.
Congratulations to Joseph Duke, a 5th grader from East Liverpool, who was the 1st Runner Up; and Lucy Raymond, an 8th grader at United Local, who was the 2nd Runner Up.
(Photos courtesy of the Columbiana newspapers)
For more information and photos, please check out the Morning Journal, Salem News, or East Liverpool Review. https://www.salemnews.net/news/local-news/2025/03/gallery-2025-columbiana-county-spelling-bee/
January is School Board Recognition Month. Thanks to our Governing Board for their dedication and commitment to the CCESC, our students and staff, and our partner districts.
President- Richard Stoudt
Vice President- Marilyn Parkes
Board Members: Jackie Mercer, Robert Marra, and Paul Taylor
The county robotics competition scheduled for tonight, January 16th, at the CCCTC has been cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday, January 30th.
Who else is excited for the first snow of the season???
Congratulations to Kent State University Salem Campus (Jeff Christopher and John Stainer) and the OSU Extension Office (Audrey Dimmerling) for receiving Outstanding Community Leadership Awards at this year’s OESCA Recognition Program in Columbus. We appreciate your partnership in supporting programs and events for Columbiana County students.
Mr. Moyer's class, from the CCEOC, designed and constructed this amazing tribute to our armed forces in honor of Veterans Day. We thank you for your service.
