Ayers Elementary News Today

BELLAIRE — Local residents and community members said that Codey St. John was “an inspiration” and “an absolute warrior.” After battling cancer fo

MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry City School District is preparing for the coming Christmas break that starts Friday. Students will be returning to school

MARTINS FERRY — Anna Marie Ayers Elementary is hosting its inaugural “Stuff the Bus” holiday gift donation event to provide students in need with toys and

A tree contest involving Ayers Elementary School in Martins Ferry has turned into a way to give back and benefit the community."One of the 2nd grade teachers ha

Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry Board of Education prepared to close out the 2020-21 school year Tuesday. Staff receiving financial recognition for their work and risks taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved a 4 percent base salary increase. A $1,000 COVID bonus for all teachers, staff, administrators and at-will central office employees effective Aug. 1. Treasurer Dana Garrison said the staff will receive 4-percent raises for 2022 through 2024. “The COVID b...

Staff Writer T-L Photo/ ROBERT A. DEFRANK Martins Ferry City Schools Superintendent Jim Fogle explains the district’s new policy for athletic eligibility by following the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s standards rather than maintaining a set grade point average. By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Times Leader Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY — Student athletes at Martins Ferry City Schools District will be following the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s standards rather than maintaining a s...

Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry City School District’s investigation into who wrote a threatening message inside an elementary school bathroom discovered Monday is underway, said Superintendent Jim Fogle. Two messages were written on bathroom stalls at Ayers Elementary School. One stated, “I left a bom(b). U have 15 minutes” and the other stated, “I left a bomb.” Martins Ferry Police Chief John McFarland on Monday said it appeared to have been written by a child. Th...