Notice of 2026 Graduation Date Change
Dear Senior Families,
Graduation will be rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM; this change will be presented to the Mogadore Board of Education at their next regular meeting. The administration will contact Jostens regarding options to reprint graduation announcements to reflect the new date. The following are details regarding this decision.
1. The Ohio High School Athletic Association has expanded divisions for track and field. The expanded divisions were referenced in OHSAA press releases on February 2, 2026 and on January 16, 2026 when the OHSAA Board of Directors voted for the change.
2. The OHSAA Northeast Region District Board who votes/confirms the district and regional competition sites met on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Mogadore is listed in division V and will compete at the District competition on Thursday, May 21, 2026 starting at 4:00 PM at Cuyahoga Heights High School.
3. Mogadore Athletic Director Mr. Lutz also addressed Softball and Baseball tournaments during graduation week. Softball and Baseball season outcomes will determine further competitions, however Mr. Lutz believes scheduling flexibility will be granted to accommodate graduation and the currently known May 21st track meet.
Thank you for your understanding and adjustment to your calendar to accommodate the Class of 2026 Graduation on Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM.
More information will be shared as it is known.
Spring is around the corner and that means one step closer to graduation for our 2026 SENIORS! 🎓
The After Prom committee is happy to sell senior signs for $35 each! All information is included on the attached photos, along with a yard sign preview. Please turn completed order forms to the MHS Office by March 6th.
Proceeds go toward our After Prom event in May.
Thanks for your participation and congratulations to all of our Mogadore SENIORS! 💚🐾💚
12:00-12:30 - JV Girls two quarter game vs Tuslaw
12:30-12:45 - Senior Girls Ceremony
1:00-2:30 - Varsity Girls Game vs Tuslaw
3:00-4:30 - JV Boys Game vs Lake Center
4:30-4:45 - Senior Boys Ceremony
5:00-6:30 - Varsity Boys Game vs Lake Center
All girls and boys youth basketball players and coaches are given free admittance, check in at the ticket table.
This note accompanies the all-text alert you received regarding school tomorrow. We are continuing to monitor the weather and local conditions and try to make the best possible decisions with the information available. Should a family have concerns about their ability to safely send their children to school we will support your decision (please let us know through the attendance line). My thinking is always about safety first for Kindergarten through 12th graders and the staff too which are a wide range of individuals–young students walking through to older students who may be driving to the career center and/or colleges/universities during their school day and the staff who travel to work. Given these variables it is critical for families to think about their unique situation and know we will support your decision either way.
Resources we use:
Weather.gov (not .com) and enter the zip code for Mogadore into the bubble on the left side of the screen. I review the hourly details and compare these against actual occurrences in Mogadore. The National Weather Service provides a windchill chart I also review, however it is only a guide (remember we serve students K-12th).
What about the days we have been off and will we need to make up days???
Try not to overthink about this as winter is not over and safety is priority one! Ohio requires students K-6th to annually receive 910 hours of instruction* while 7-12th graders must have at least 1001 hours. By counting in hours and being creative we can sort any missed instructional time if we have to. For context, as of today (January 28, 2026) O.H. Somers has about 50.25 available hours while 7-12th has about 13.5 hours remaining before any minimum instructional hours concerns must be addressed. But remember, winter is not over and your children and staff safety is paramount.
*Included in instructional time: classroom learning, two parent teacher conferences, and two staff professional development days.
I hope this helps provide some context and we will continue to provide you updates.
Talk soon,
John
John Knapp, Superintendent
The Mogadore Band Boosters’ chocolate and fudge fundraiser has officially kicked off for our 7–12 band students! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, it’s a great opportunity to support our band program.
Orders are due January 21st. Cash or checks are accepted. If paying by check, please make it payable to “Mogadore Music Boosters.”
See a band student for more information, or contact Mr. Whetstone at whetstone@mogadore.net.
https://book-efairs.follettcontent.com/collections/xl7d2
Thank you for your support!
Green Door Theatre's Fall Production is this week!
Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door: https://mogadoredramaclub.weebly.com/tickets.html
Showtimes:
Thursday, 11/20 @ 7:00
Saturday, 11/22 @ 2:00
Saturday, 11/22 @ 7:00
Sunday, 11/23 @ 2:00
Come out on Saturday, November 15th at 7:30 PM as Mogadore Girls Basketball takes part in the High 5 Tunnel at halftime!
Grab your discounted tickets here:
https://seatgeek.com/cleveland-charge-tickets/nba-g-league/2025-11-15-7-30-pm/17716793?sgo_ac=MogadoreGirlsBasketball
Junior and Senior High School fees are now due. All school fees, including Library fees, Uniforms, Lunch fees, and Final Forms, must be paid and submitted to maintain your ProgressBook account, per our school policy.
We accept exact cash, checks payable to Mogadore Local Schools, or payments through PaySchools Central on the Mogadore Local School website using a credit card.
Payment plans are available. If you have any questions, please contact us at 330-628-9943. Please note that ProgressBook access will be deactivated for unpaid fees on November 14, 2025.
Mogadore will play East Palestine this Friday, November 7th at 7pm at Mogadore Memorial Stadium for the Division VII, Region 25 Quarterfinals.
No passes can be accepted per OHSAA.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ohsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzM3Njc0 or with cash at the gate.
Regional Tickets: Adults $12 and students $5.
Livestream: https://live365.com/station/Fifth-Dimension-Radio-a74581
Video recording, replayed starting Saturday night:
https://youtube.com/@10centbeernight?si=FEo7-5oIFdEOtKo9
Video recording replay on www.WAOH.tv on Monday at 6:00 p.m.
Final call to order Gardner Pies to support the Mogadore After Prom Committee. Orders are due tomorrow, Friday, November 7.
Payment can be made via cash, check, or Venmo.
Order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaV1v2Xp3toHfrsphKG-LJNkckE04iIgCQFGDGMWJ7X9qs7w/viewform?pli=1
Pick up will be Tuesday, November 25, from 5:00-6:30 in the MHS Community Room.
Check made to: Mogadore Schools
Venmo: @Tracey-Hopkins-13
Showtimes and ticket information: https://mogadoredramaclub.weebly.com/fall-production.html
Please support the Mogadore After Prom Committee by ordering some amazing Gardner Pies!
All pies are 9 inch, serve 6-8 people, come frozen, and are $15 each.
Payment can be made via cash, check, or Venmo.
Order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaV1v2Xp3toHfrsphKG-LJNkckE04iIgCQFGDGMWJ7X9qs7w/viewform?pli=1
Orders are due Friday, November 7th. Pick up will be Tuesday, November 25, from 5:00-6:30 in the MHS Community Room.
Check made to: Mogadore Schools
Venmo: @Tracey-Hopkins-13
Order your Mogadore Youth Girls Basketball spirit wear! There are two links to shop from. Orders close on 10-28-25 and should arrive before Christmas.
Store 1: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/3Kvts3eGGX
Store 2: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/nbGLqNfyUz
All McDonald’s restaurants in Ohio will donate 10% of proceeds from mobile app orders to local high school football programs.
View the flyer for more information: https://5il.co/3r50y
https://5il.co/3rc7j
https://live365.com/station/Fifth-Dimension-Radio-a74581
A video/audio replay will air Monday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. on www.WAOH.tv.
Go Cats!