KINGS MILLS, OH (FOX19) - Paul Schuster, Hydrologist with the United States Geological Survey in Colorado, visited Columbia Intermediate School on Thursday, Dec. 20.

In Janie Winterhalter’s Science class at CIS students have been studying geology and how it relates to the environment.

Mr. Schuster wowed students with pictures and stories about an expedition he and his team went on to the Fremont Glacier. He talked to students about the many exciting aspects of his job, including living on a glacier for several months, traveling throughout the United States, designing and building instruments, and much more. He also brought along his large rock collection which includes different kinds of quartz, igneous rock, and much more.

MASON, OH (FOX19) - Mason Intermediate fifth grade teacher Amy Sheets and her Team Character students recently created unique snowflake ornaments to raise money for Autism Speaks.

“During my six years teaching in Mason, Autism has become a cause that is close to my heart.  I have worked with amazing students on the spectrum and wanted to do something in return for the ways they have inspired me and helped me grow as an educator,” said Sheets.

Each decoration is being sold for $5 with 100 percent of the proceeds being donated to Autism Speaks, the world’s leading organization for research and support of individuals with autism.  The decorations are made from recycled puzzle pieces, the symbol for Autism awareness. 

MASON, OH (FOX19) - The Mason City School District is one of 539 districts nationally being honored by the College Board with placement on the 3rd Annual AP® District Honor Roll for simultaneously increasing access to Advanced Placement® course work while increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams.

From 2010 to 2012, Mason increased the number of students participating in AP from 529 to 705, while increasing the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher (the score typically needed to earn college credit) from 85% in 2010 to 89% in 2012. Earning a score of 3 or higher can potentially save students and their families thousands of dollars in college tuition.