Meet our counselors for the 2025-2026 school year! Through partnerships with The Village Network and Anazao Community Partners, we provide school-based mental health services to support students in navigating challenges, building resilience, and thriving both in and out of the classroom.
East Holmes Local Schools is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students. Through partnerships with The Village Network and Anazao Community Partners, we offer school-based mental health services to help students navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive in and out of the classroom.
Parents can access a range of support for their students, including weekly or biweekly check-ins and full outpatient mental health services. Services also include classroom instruction on topics such as anxiety, grief and loss, as well as relationships with friends.
Parents interested in learning more or initiating services can contact Mr. Mark Hamsher, Dean of Students, in the Hiland School Counseling Office at 330-893-2626 ext. 1111 or mark.hamsher@eastholmes.org.
Counselors for each school can also be directly contacted at the information below:
Jamie Wiggington – The Village Network
Available at Hiland on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
jdevore@thevillagenetwork.com
Rachelle Furbay – Anazao Community Partners
Available at Hiland on Mondays
millerra@anazaocommunityparters.org
Rebekah Borders – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
rborders@thevillagenetwork.com
Heather Cropp – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
hcropp@thevillagenetwork.com
Parents can access a range of support for their students, including weekly or biweekly check-ins and full outpatient mental health services. Services also include classroom instruction on topics such as anxiety, grief and loss, as well as relationships with friends.
Parents interested in learning more or initiating services can contact Mr. Mark Hamsher, Dean of Students, in the Hiland School Counseling Office at 330-893-2626 ext. 1111 or mark.hamsher@eastholmes.org.
Counselors for each school can also be directly contacted at the information below:
Jamie Wiggington – The Village Network
Available at Hiland on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
jdevore@thevillagenetwork.com
Rachelle Furbay – Anazao Community Partners
Available at Hiland on Mondays
millerra@anazaocommunityparters.org
Rebekah Borders – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
rborders@thevillagenetwork.com
Heather Cropp – The Village Network
Available at Elementary Schools
hcropp@thevillagenetwork.com
Reminder: There will be no school Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
Wednesday, August 20, marks the first day of school for all students! We are excited to kick things off and make this a great year!
Join us in welcoming Grace Cardani as she joins the district as a 4th Grade teacher at Chestnut Ridge!
Fun fact: “4th grade was my favorite year when I was in elementary school, so it’s truly special for me to now teach it!”
Fun fact: “4th grade was my favorite year when I was in elementary school, so it’s truly special for me to now teach it!”
Join us as we welcome Micki Krantz to the district! As Assistant Superintendent, Micki will strengthen district-level leadership and support across multiple areas, including human resources, curriculum and instruction, student services, and professional growth. Let’s give her a warm welcome!
A fun fact about her: “I have just returned from a professional learning experience in Finland this summer, and was excited to learn about different cultures and educational systems with some other school administrators from across the United States.”
A fun fact about her: “I have just returned from a professional learning experience in Finland this summer, and was excited to learn about different cultures and educational systems with some other school administrators from across the United States.”
Open House is Monday, August 18, and Tuesday, August 19, this year. Please see the times for individual school buildings.
Reminder: The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 20. We’re excited to welcome everyone back soon!
Reminder: The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 20. We’re excited to welcome everyone back soon!
Join us in congratulating Karen Welling on her retirement after 20 years as a Custodian at Chestnut Ridge/Walnut Creek. Thank you for your years of service!
Join us in congratulating Bridgid Mast on her retirement after 32 years as Title I first grade teacher at East Holmes!
Favorite memory:
“My greatest memory is over 32 years of teaching first graders to read and seeing their faces light up when they put all the pieces together and begin to read and enjoy books on their own.”
Inspirational quote:
“A good artist adapts to the materials they are given. A poor artist does the same thing expecting the best results.”
A piece of advice:
“Teachers, always continue to do what you know is best for your students.”
Love INC of Holmes County is having its annual Back To School Bash. It is a time when you can shop for school supplies at a very reasonable price. The suggested donation per child for supplies is $5. Other school-related items will also be available--toothbrushes, toothpaste, personal care items, to name a few.
The Back To School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Love INC Center on 1291 Massillon Rd., Millersburg.
Any questions, please call Love INC at 330-473-6017.
Thank you and enjoy the remainder of your summer!
The Back To School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Love INC Center on 1291 Massillon Rd., Millersburg.
Any questions, please call Love INC at 330-473-6017.
Thank you and enjoy the remainder of your summer!
Join us in congratulating Ben Miller on his retirement after 37 years of teaching Chestnut Ridge Junior High!
His favorite memory:
“The four original teachers that worked together in the newly built (1988) junior high section of our building. We could disagree, but all got along well and were supportive of each other.”
An inspirational quote that guides him:
Ecclesiastes 1: 9,10 “...there is nothing new under the sun. Is there a thing of which it is said, “See, this in new”? It has been already in the ages before us.”
A piece of advice:
“Read books (nonfiction), newspapers, and magazines in print, not on a screen.”
Kindergarten Registration is open for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. To be eligible for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years old by August 1, 2025.
For enrollment details, contact your building office:
Berlin: 330-893-2817
Chestnut Ridge: 330-893-2413
Flat Ridge: 330-893-2505
Mt Hope: 330-674-0418
Walnut Creek: 330-893-2213
Winesburg: 330-359-5059
Remember to follow us on our social media channels to stay updated on all district news!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084405046646
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastholmesschools/
Report cards for the end of the school year have been sent home. Have a great summer!
Today is the last day of school for students! Enjoy a well-deserved summer break!
Reminder: Students will have a 2-hour early dismissal on the last day of school, tomorrow, May 28. Enjoy a well-deserved summer break!
Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their bravery and service.
Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
Download the Say Something SHP app today! Help us make East Holmes a safer place by reporting concerns anonymously. Remember: It only takes one person to speak up and save a life. The app is available for Android and iOS in the Google Play and Apple Stores. #SaySomething
