Heather Tarlton is recognized by the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation as Ross County Outstanding Educator of the Month for November.
During her fourteen years of service to the Chillicothe City Schools, first as a third-grade classroom teacher and now as a STEM facilitator, Tarlton has been at the heart of a commitment to provide students with an exciting, meaningful and empowering STEM learning experience. She also serves as head coach of the CHS Girls Cross Country Program.
“Heather is a model for fearless teaching. She is never afraid to step outside of the traditional approaches to teaching and learning,” the administration said about her. Tarlton’s passion and hard work have reached students throughout the district and educators across the country. She has helped to redefine the concept of “classroom” to include all of the amazing places and spaces that make up Chillicothe.
“Through the generosity of the Foundation’s donors, The Ross County Outstanding Educator of the Month Award provides a grant to one of Ross County’s school districts for classroom supplies and/or continuing education,” Scott Graham, the Foundation’s Executive Director, said.
Graham and Foundation Board President, Neil Coleman, presented the award to Tarlton along with Chillicothe City Schools Superintendent Debbie Swinehart.
Pictured left to right: Heather Tarlton, CCSD Superintendent Debbie Swinehart, CRCF Board President Neil Coleman and CRCF Executive Director Scott Graham. Submitted photo
(Chillicothe) — A concert for the whole family! Join us at the Ohio University Chillicothe Shoemaker Center for a holiday concert of the Columbus Symphony on Saturday, December 18th. Brought to you by the City of Chillicothe and the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation. Proceeds to benefit community fine arts programs.
A pre-performance concert begins at 4pm featuring the Chillicothe High School Orchestras! Columbus Symphony takes the stage at 5pm.
Tickets: General Admission bleacher seats and reserved sponsor tables are available!
General Admission Adults – $20.00 General Admission Children under 12 years – $5.00 Sponsor a Table (seats 5) – $500.00
Tickets (if available) will be sold at the door, however, advance tickets are recommended to ensure your seat.
COVID-19 Safety Requirements: Masks will be required for all staff, volunteers, and audience members (age 5+).
Information: With questions or for additional information about the performance, please contact Katelyn Rush at krush@columbussymphony.com
(Frankfort) — The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation has recognized Devon Handler, a vocal music educator from Adena Local Schools, as their Ross County’s Outstanding Educator for October.
Principals Josh Jones and Lisa Wayland, Adena Superintendent John Balzer, Devon Handler, Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation Executive Director Scott Graham, and board president Neil Coleman were on-hand for the award presentation.
(Chillicothe) — The Fall Grant Cycle is now open for the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation. The deadline to apply is October 8, 2021.
The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation is committed to making the community a great place to live, work, play, and raise families. It is the community’s nonprofits that greatly contribute to the quality of life in this place we call home.
They make grant awards, as funds are available, to qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that serve a public purpose and whose projects demonstrate broad community impact and/or solutions to our community’s opportunities and needs.
Grants provide funding and support for projects, programs, and organizations that will help achieve their mission and are responsive to the needs of the organizations and the communities the Foundation serves.
The program has been developed in conjunction with school staff, and is being taught by Paint Valley Elementary teachers. Jump Start includes specific instruction in both reading and math, with science and social studies being integrated into these other subjects. Jump Start classes started in June and will run through July.
(Photo Courtesy of Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation)
Watch Litter Media’s visit with Amanda Graham from the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation, Paint Valley Elementary Principal Misty Ewry and Chillicothe Paints infielder Alex Ludwick.
The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation in partnership with Paint Valley Elementary School is responding to educational needs in early elementary children, some of which have been magnified by the pandemic, with a pilot summer literacy program called- “Jump Start”.
In addition to classroom instruction, children will be provided both breakfast and lunch and will participate in enrichment activities each day. Meals will be provided through a partnership with Ross County Community Action. Partners for the enrichment activities will include Bainbridge Fire Department, Paxton EMS, YMCA of Ross County, PVHS Science Department, Tecumseh, Chillicothe Paints and Ross County Parks Department.
Research indicates that low-income students lose more than two months of reading achievement during the summer school break, slowing their progress toward third grade reading proficiency. This loss also exacerbates the achievement gap between them and their middle-class peers, who generally make achievement gains in reading during the summer months. By fifth-grade, low-income students are generally 2.5 – 3 years behind their middle-class peers. Both the “summer slide” and the overall achievement gap are expected to be larger in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 74% of students who fail to read proficiently by the end of third grade falter in the later grades and often drop out before earning a high school diploma.
High-quality summer learning programs are shown to reduce the “summer slide” and decrease the achievement gap between low-income and middle-income students. The most effective programs are taught by experienced instructors utilizing designated curriculum in both reading and math and include enrichment activities beyond classroom learning.
The success of the program will be determined by comparing spring state test scores with fall state test scores for each participating student.
Watch the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation presentation to Mayor Luke Feeney.
Along with the reopening of the Chillicothe Donald M. Smith Municipal Swimming Pool after a year-off from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new addition has been added to help those needing assistance getting into the water.
A new ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) compliant chair lift has been installed at the city swimming pool, thanks to a donation from the Fox Hill Fund through the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation.
Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney says individuals needing to use the chair lift to help them get into the pool, simply need to ask one of the lifeguards on duty to assist them. Each lifeguard has been trained in the use of the chair lift. There is no need to call ahead to make arrangements. There is no extra charge for using the lift.
Chillicothe Municipal Pool (Diving Board & Slide)
To coincide with Governor Mike DeWine’s lifting of Ohio’s mask mandate, the City of Chillicothe has moved the start date for the Donald M. Smith Memorial pool to Friday, June 4th, 2021. All features of the outdoor pool will be open and operating at full capacity; including: the high and low diving boards, ADA Lift, pool slide and both kiddie pools.
Pool Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 12PM-7PM Sunday: 1PM-7PM
Pool Phone:
Please call (740) 775-7946 for immediate and urgent pool information.
Pool Passes: Pool passes can be purchased in the Parks & Recreation Department at 35 S. Paint Street. Single pass: $125 Family pass: $300
Daily Rates:
2 and under: Day Pass:
Pool Party:
Free $5.00 (cash only)
If interested in scheduling a pool party, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at pool@chillicotheoh.gov or by calling 740.772.5626. Parties are permitted on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with private parties available from 7PM-9:30PM (swimming only permitted from 7:30PM-9:30PM). Rates vary depending on the number of swimmers and day preferred.
ADA Lift:
If in need of assistance, please locate a staff member for support.
Swim Lessons:
Swim lessons will be held on three consecutive Tuesdays– June 15th, June 22nd and June 29th from 10:45AM- 11:45AM. Lessons cost $15 per day ($45 for all three classes) and must be paid with cash or check. Participants are permitted to stay for the day after the lesson has concluded for normal pool hours (12PM- 7PM). No pre-registration is required, and participants must be at least two years old to participate.
Lifeguards: We are currently accepting applications. Please click here for an application. Applicants may email their application to pool@chillicotheoh.gov or deliver to the Parks and Recreation office at 35 S. Paint St. Chillicothe, OH 45601
Adult Morning Swim: To participate in morning swim, swimmers must have a season pass. Morning swim takes place Monday- Friday from 6:30AM-7:30AM.
