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Austintown principal highlights testing, theater and fundraising at board meeting

Austintown Local School District Board of Education · March 20, 2026

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Principal Dorbish told the Austintown Local School District board that benchmark practice tests and targeted teacher support are underway, announced a Fitch Drama Club production and described fundraisers that raised more than $5,400 for a teacher battling cancer.

Principal Dorbish, the principal at Austintown Elementary School, reported to the Austintown Local School District Board of Education on March 19, 2026, with a roundup of recent student and family-focused activities.

"Students are taking a state provided practice test to help them better prepare for the test coming up next month," Dorbish said, adding that teachers will use benchmark data to identify areas where students need individual support.

Dor-bish also announced that the Fitch Drama Club will present the musical Sister Act Thursday through Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.; tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased on the school website or at the door. She said AMS will hold third-quarter honors assemblies March 26 and that AMS track is underway for spring.

Dor-bish highlighted recent community fundraising and engagement: AIS held its annual staff-versus-student basketball game to benefit a teacher with cancer and the community raised over $5,400. She thanked organizers and volunteers, singling out Lisa Fitzgerald, AIS guidance counselor, and Brian Sully, president of the boys basketball boosters, for their roles in the events.

The principal noted AES (Austintown Elementary School) received the governor's recognition for Science of Reading practices for a second consecutive year and encouraged families to attend a district literacy night planned for March 25 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., where Title I information will be shared.

The board's next public meeting will begin with a work session on April 21 at 5 p.m. at the board office and continue with a regular session at 6 p.m. in the AMS cafeteria.