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West Elementary honored as Ohio Hall of Fame school
Summary
The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators named West Elementary a 2026 Hall of Fame school; the association praised Principal Lisa Host and the building’s staff for collaborative instruction and community outreach.
Mark Jones, associate executive director of the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators, visited the board meeting to announce that West Elementary has been selected as one of the association’s 2026 Hall of Fame schools.
Jones explained the multi-stage selection process — nominations, written applications scored blindly by peers, and a site visit — and read the visiting team’s commendation, saying West Elementary “cultivates an environment grounded in care, connection, and passion for learning” under Principal Lisa Host.
The board invited staff to the dais for a photo opportunity and acknowledged that the formal plaque presentation will occur at the association’s June conference in Columbus.
Why it matters: The recognition highlights West Elementary’s scores on peer review and a site visit and signals statewide acknowledgment of practices the association singled out: collaborative professional learning, data‑guided instruction, and community outreach involving students.
What’s next: West Elementary staff will be recognized at the association’s annual conference; the district will receive a plaque for display at the school.
