District Update - October 3
Midview Community,
It’s hard to believe we’re already a month into the school year! The energy across our buildings has been inspiring—whether it’s Friday night lights with our football team, cheerleaders, and band, or the excitement around Homecoming and the Hall of Honor, the start of the year has reminded me once again what a special community Midview truly is. Thank you for being a class act and for showing up to support our students in such meaningful ways. With fall events on the horizon, like Trunk or Treat, I know we’ll continue to build memories that bring us together.
I’d also like to take a moment to share an update regarding the Ohio School Report Cards, recently released by the Ohio Department of Education. The Report Card is a tool the state uses each year to show how schools and districts are performing across six key areas: achievement, progress, gap closing, graduation, early literacy, and college/career/military readiness.
We are proud that Midview remains one of the top districts in Lorain County and compares very strongly with our like districts. In fact, we maintained four out of five stars in both achievement and graduation, exceeding state standards. In the brand-new “College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness” category, Midview earned two stars—right in line with the state average for this first year of implementation.
However, I do want to be transparent that the state has confirmed a data reporting error impacted three categories (Progress, Early Literacy, and Gap Closing) as well as our overall star rating. Midview is actively working with the state to correct the issue, and once they finalize the update, we will provide a more detailed communication highlighting our accurate scores.
While the report card is just one tool, we take pride in the work happening daily in our classrooms. The effort of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the unwavering support from families and the community make me confident that our best days are still ahead.
That belief is also reflected in our newly adopted 2025–2030 Strategic Plan. After months of listening, reflecting, and collaborating, the Midview Board of Education formally approved this plan in August. It represents the voices of our students, staff, families, and community members and sets bold goals for the future. From academic excellence and innovation to safety, financial responsibility, culture, and communication, this plan is truly our roadmap for the next five years.
I encourage you to take a few minutes to read the story contained in this newsletter. This is more than words on paper—it’s our collective vision, and together we will bring it to life.
Thank you again for your partnership, your positivity, and your belief in Midview. I look forward to the many great things we’ll accomplish this year and to celebrating our students every step of the way.
Once a Middie, Always a Middie,
Dr. Frank Major,
Superintendent, Midview Local Schools
Trunk or Treat
Save the date for the Midview Compass Committee's and Key Club's Annual Trunk or Treat. Trick or Treat from trunk to trunk and car to car on October 29 from 5-6:30 p.m.! Read more about parking, event details, and what to bring as a donation item to support students in our community here.
Cleveland Cavaliers Family Night
Midview Local School District is taking over Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Atlanta Hawks on November 2 at 6 p.m.! As part of our Midview Family Night, Middie supporters have access to discounted tickets and exclusive on-court experiences for students in grades K-6! Read more here.
Join Us in Honoring Veterans
Midview Local Schools is proud to support and celebrate those who have served our country. This Veterans Day, we’re placing custom “thank you” yard signs at the homes of local veterans. Know a veteran in our community? Fill out this form so we can recognize them!
2025 Make a Difference Hall of Honor Inductees
At this year’s Homecoming football game, Midview Local Schools proudly inducted two alumni into the Make a Difference Hall of Honor.
Dr. Eric Baron (Class of 1995), a nationally recognized neurologist and advocate for headache and facial pain care, and Lynnette Wukie (Class of 2017), the first female leprechaun at Notre Dame and a creative producer at TOGETHXR, were honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award for their leadership, service, and impact on others. Both honorees exemplify what it means to make a difference, serving as powerful role models for today’s Middies. Read the full story here.
