The Oardc Scholars Association

Located in Smithville, Ohio, Wayne County Schools Career Center is a vocational school that offers more than 30 career preparation programs, and technology and college preparatory academic programs. Founded in 1969, it serves more than 900 students from Wayne County s schools. The center s courses includes English, social studies, mathematics, science, physiology, biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, horticulture, carpentry, cosmetology and criminal justice. Its part-time programs include engineering technologies, exercise science and sports medicine, computer networking, interactive media, medical office management and business operations. Additionally, it offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as dances, picnics, door decorating and skill contests, fundraisers, banquets, field trips and award ceremonies.

Northwestern High School serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school operates agriculture, business, English, fine arts, foreign language and math departments. Northwestern High School has a gymnasium, cafeteria, multipurpose room, library and media center, career center and music complex. Its sports activities include baseball, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer and tennis. Northwestern High School also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, such as band, choir, chess club and ballet. The school s library and media center offers various books, newspapers, magazines and encyclopedias. Located in West Salem, Ohio, the school is a part of the Northwestern Local School District.