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Coolville preschool and kindergarten registration dates for April 2026
Grade-specific registrations occur in-person Wednesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 15.
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Trimble, FedHock school boards get new faces (Updated)
Voters elected challengers running for seats in the Federal Hocking and Trimble Local school districts.
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Trimble, Fed-Hock and Athens-Meigs ESC see competitive elections
Seats on all Athens County school boards and educational service centers are on the ballot this year, but only three have more candidates than seats.
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Candidates for Federal Hocking board, Coolville mayor sound off (Updated)
Candidates discussed their platforms with the public at a League of Women Voters of Athens County candidate night Oct. 8 at Federal Hocking High School.
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Former FedHock superintendent to return to district for one-year contract
George Wood, who long served as district superintendent, will sign a contract with the Federal Hocking Board of Education to serve as interim superintendent for 12 months.
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Photo gallery: 2025 Athens County Fair School Bus Demolition Derby
Tri-County Career Center won the 2025 Athens County Fair School Bus Demolition Derby.
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Federal Hocking board paid $70k to part with former superintendent
The district also faces a lawsuit over its termination of the former high school principal, a move recommended by former superintendent Jason Spencer.
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Inside Courts: Fired Federal Hocking principal sues to get his job back
Jake Amlin says the school board broke the law by not evaluating him in 2023–24 — and now he’s demanding his principal’s contract be reinstated or paid out.
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Controversial Fed Hock superintendent to leave district
The Federal Hocking Local Schools Board of Education approved a separation agreement with Jason Spencer at a June 24 special meeting. Lindy Douglas will serve as interim superintendent.
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Fed Hock board reinstates teacher contracts
Community speakers praised high school principal Jake Amlin, who was fired last month, and criticized Superintendent Jason Spencer.
