Student initiatives, artwork and performances
Celebrate Ohio's students
Don't miss the Student Achievement Fair on Monday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Student Achievement Fair highlights the achievements of Ohio's public school students in and out of the classroom. Tour the fair of 70 booths featuring students ready to share their accomplishments and teach attendees the new initiatives their experiencing. Performing groups will entertain you throughout the day and a digital art show showcases the creativity of our students from all areas of the state.
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your students! Nominate district programs that boost student achievement or images of student art for the digital art show. View nomination details below and apply today.
Thank you to the sponsor of the digital art show
Districts participating in the 2024 Student Achievement Fair
Student Achievement Fair booth listing
| School district | Student program |
|---|---|
| Amherst EV | COMETSLIVE! |
| Austintown Local (Mahoning) | Community Service for Veterans |
| Belpre City | Belpre High School Pottery |
| Belpre City | Chess Club |
| Bright Local (Highland) | Student-Run Atomic Credit Union |
| Cuyahoga Falls City | Community Agriculture for Local Impact |
| Dawson-Bryant Local (Lawrence) | Ceramics |
| Greenville City | Careers with Children |
| Greenville City | Rat Rod Mini Chopper |
| Groveport Madison Local (Franklin) | GMHS Construct Tech -'Tiny House' Project |
| Lockland Local (Hamilton) | Student Athlete Leadership Team |
| Logan-Hocking Local (Hocking) | Student Leadership Team |
| Logan-Hocking Local (Hocking) | My Safe Space, the Student Mental Health App |
| Loveland City | Tigers Inc. |
| Mad River Local (Montgomery) | Teacher Academy - Growing Our Own for the Future of MRLS |
| Marietta City | Tiger Fire and EMS Academy |
| Newton Falls EV | Curious Tigers! |
| Nordonia Hills City | Innovation and Design Lab |
| Olentangy Local (Delaware) | Unlocking the Potential of STEM Learning and VEX Robots |
| Penta Career Center | Phlebotomy Program |
| Plain Local (Stark) | Art Cares Club |
| Plain Local (Stark) | GlenOak Music Production |
| Reading Community City | Reading Schools Bike Club |
| Southern Hills Career & Technical Center | High School Ag and CTC Satellite Collaboration |
| Stow-Munroe Falls City | Ohio Speech and Debate Association |
| Twin Valley Local (Preble) | Invention League |
| Valley View Local (Montgomery) | Valley View High School Special Needs Students Internship |
| Valley View Local (Montgomery) | Valley View Media and Film Production |
| Waynesfield-Goshen Local (Auglaize) | Fifth-Grade Guided Reading: Paper Mache Horse Head Projects |
Current as of July 12, 2024.
Student performing groups
Central Region
- Upper Arlington High School Symphony Strings, Upper Arlington City
- Jones Middle School Choir, Upper Arlington City
Northeast Region
- Southview Steel Drum Club, Lorain City
- Chaney Dance, Youngstown City
Northwest Region
- Woodmore High School Jazz Band, Woodmore Local (Sandusky)
Southeast Region
- Indoor Percussion, Dawson-Bryant Local (Lawrence)
Southwest Region
- Bethel-Tate Middle School Band, Bethel-Tate Local (Clermont)
- Synergy a cappella group, Oakwood City
Student Digital Art Show participants
Two monitors in the Student Achievement Fair will show a slideshow of student art from:
- Groveport Madison Local (Franklin)
- Pleasant Local (Marion)
Current as of July 12, 2024.
Resources for district participating in the Student Achievement Fair
Key details
- Registration and name badges (due Oct. 4): Please send names of the students and teacher who will be in attendance at the fair to Amanda Husmann by Friday, Oct. 4. Name badges will be prepared and available on-site at the Student Achievement Fair Registration.
- When you arrive at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), please proceed to loading dock 19 in the back of Trade Show Hall B to check in at the Student Achievement Fair Registration. At check in, you’ll receive one parking pass and directions to parking locations.
View additional resources, including staffing your booth, what to expect upon arrival and your display area.
Details on nominating your students and participating in the Student Achievement Fair
Nominate student initiatives/district programs • deadline Oct. 30
The Student Achievement Fair showcases exemplary programs that improve student achievement. Examples of district programs in the Student Achievement Fair include photography, agricultural, environmental, science and transition-to-work programs.
If submitting more than two programs, districts should prioritize their submissions. District programs will be showcased in a 10 x 10-foot booth, which can accommodate up to five people. Electricity will be provided. Please note: Internet access IS NOT provided with your booth. If you need Internet access, you can purchase it from the convention center. The 2023 daily rate for Wi-Fi was $99 per device. You will need a credit card to make the purchase.
Submit student digital art • deadline Oct. 30
The Student Achievement Fair features a student digital art show featuring outstanding artwork by students from school districts across the state. Submit images/photos of your students' artwork to have it featured in this show.
Need assistance?
Below are contacts if you have questions. Both can be reached at (614) 540-4000.
- Amanda Husmann: ahusmann@ohioschoolboards.org
- Kim Miller-Smith: kmillersmith@ohioschoolboards.org