MENTOR, Ohio-Lake County commissioners and JFS recognize ‘National Foster Parent Appreciation Month,’ and Lake Metroparks Farmpark sees its highest entry rate at the Spring Showdown. A Vietnam memorial for a local soldier is restored at Morton Park in Mentor Headlands, while Willoughby Hills seeks CDBG funds for a west end sidewalk project.
Mentor Public Library offers free computer classes with support from partners like Lakeland Community College, Component Repair Technologies, The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and United Way of Lake County, honored with the Business Partnership Impact Award. Director of Workforce Development, Joe Glavan, highlights Mentor Schools Career Academies, aligning student interests with industry demands. Superintendent Craig Heath announces a $2.2 million state grant for renovating Mentor High School spaces, including culinary, construction, aviation, and digital media labs.
Glavan notes a surge in Career Technical Education participation, with over 50% of Mentor High seniors projected to be enrolled. Heath discusses a balanced approach to education options, aiming to enhance students’ experiences. Glavan emphasizes Lakeland Community College’s impact on expanding College Credit Plus opportunities and addressing food insecurity. Mentor High School Principal Jason Crowe credits Component Repair Technologies for their diverse partnership. The collective efforts of Mentor Public Schools and its partners reflect a commitment to fostering student success and addressing workforce needs.
Mentor Schools recognizes contributions of community partnerships
