Concerned about the state of education as it affects our region? Here’s the latest news regarding the Ohio Valley ESC and education issues pertinent to our local school districts and beyond.
Caldwell Exempted Village Schools Rejoins the Ohio Valley ESC
The Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (OVESC) is proud to welcome Caldwell Exempted Village School District back as a member district. This renewed partnership marks an exciting chapter for both Caldwell and the OVESC, as the organizations come together once...
Ohio Valley ESC Welcomes Jennifer Blattner as New Director of Literacy
The Ohio Valley Educational Service Center is proud to welcome Jennifer Blattner as our new Director of Literacy. Jennifer brings with her a deep passion for literacy instruction, decades of classroom experience, and a commitment to supporting educators in elevating...
Ohio Valley ESC Business Advisory Council Leader, Building Bridges to Careers, Earns Four-Star Recognition for Business Advisory Council Excellence in Ohio
Marietta, OH – [April 25, 2025] – Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C) has been awarded the highest honor—a four-star rating—for the second consecutive year and the 2025 Ohio Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils. The...
“PUBLIC NOTICE”
“PUBLIC NOTICE” The Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (OVESC) Governing Board hereby gives public notice in accordance with Sections 3307.353 and 3309.345 of the Ohio Revised Code that David Hire currently employed as an Executive Director of...
Unpuzzled Parents Connect Makes Generous Donation to Ohio Valley ESC Bright Beginnings Preschool and Marietta City Schools
Unpuzzled Parents Connect Makes Generous Donation to Ohio Valley ESC Bright Beginnings Preschool and Marietta City Schools The Unpuzzled Parents Connect Support Group is proud to announce a donation aimed at impacting 4,000 students across the region in honor of...
Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month
Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month: Bright Beginnings Preschool Takes Action April is recognized nationwide as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse and neglect. The focus is on the importance of...
OVESC Receives Auditor of State Award for 13th Consecutive Year
OVESC Receives Auditor of State Award for 13th Consecutive Year The Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (OVESC) has once again demonstrated excellence in financial accountability and transparency by receiving the prestigious Auditor of State Award. This marks the...
Governor Mike DeWine Visits the MOV ESC Driving School
Governor Mike DeWine visited the MOV ESC Driving School earlier today. Established through a consortium between the Muskingum Valley ESC and the Ohio Valley ESC, the school provides Driver Education to high school students whose districts participate in the program....
Ohio Valley ESC Board Members Honored During School Board Recognition Month
Marietta, Ohio – January is School Board Recognition Month, and the Ohio Valley ESC is honoring its board members for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. This year, the OVESC board proudly welcomed its newest member, Randy Shrider. "The...
Ohio Valley ESC Receives 9th Consecutive High Performing ESC Designation from Department of Education and Workforce
Ohio Valley ESC Receives 9th Consecutive High Performing ESC Designation from Department of Education and Workforce October 28, 2024 – Each of Ohio’s 51 Educational Service Centers (ESCs) applied for and received the High Performing ESC designation from the Ohio...