Shelby County contains eight public
school districts, two parochial schools, a private school, and
a school for students who are mentally retarded and developmentally
disabled. Nearly 10,000 students attend school here.
Shelby County schools
offer a progressive and personal education program to meet the
varied needs of today's students. Low pupil-teacher ratios and
modern facilities make going to school a rewarding, enjoyable
experience. The educational philosophy here has never strayed
form the old and very basic goal to give young people the skills
they need to become productive citizens.
Students may be active
in theater, music, sports, leadership clubs and academic societies
during their school years. Locally sponsored scholarships help
send many graduates on to post secondary education institutions.
UPPER VALLEY JOINT VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
During their junior and senior years, students
have the opportunity to attend the Upper Valley Joint Vocational
School in Piqua. The school serves 14 school districts in Shelby
and Miami County and provides practical, hands-on training to
prepare young people for specific jobs upon graduation. Graduates
of the school have become a valuable human resource for the
businesses and industries in the Sidney/Shelby County area.
The Small Business Resource Center affiliated with the JVS offers
programs for adults including year-round and part-time courses
for people interested in learning new skills or upgrading old
ones. Adults may enroll in courses such as licensed practical
nursing, welding, and small business management planning and
analysis.
Website: www.uvjvs.org
BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
Edison Community College
Just eight miles south of Sidney, offers
certificate, associate degrees, and university transfer opportunities
in various fields of business, applied technology, math, science,
human services, and the arts. The Business and Industry Center,
housed within the college, is responsive to the economic growth
needs of Shelby County by providing quality customized contract
training, resource services, consulting, and professional development
courses for the general public.
Website: www.edison.cc.oh.us
There are a total of 16 colleges within
50 miles of downtown Sidney. These include ten four-year institutions,
two branch campuses of state universities, two technical schools,
and two community colleges.The Ohio State University Extension
in Shelby county is a joint project of federal, state and county
governments. County Extension Agents are specialists in agriculture
and natural resources, home economics, 4-H club work, youth
development and community involvement. Public educational programs
are conducted in these areas utilizing research based information.
SPECIAL LEARNING
For children who have special learning
requirements, efforts are made to provide individualized learning
programs. Sidney and Shelby County schools have a variety of
programs to encourage mentally, physically, and emotionally
handicapped students to achieve their full potential. The Shelby
Hills Early Childhood Center and S&H Products offer programs
ranging from early childhood development to adult employment
training.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ANNA LOCAL SCHOOLS
One McRill Way
Anna, OH 45302
Website: www.anna.k12.oh.us
HARDIN-HOUSTON LOCAL SCHOOLS
5300 Houston Rd.
Houston, OH 45333
Website: www.houston.k12.oh.us
BOTKINS LOCAL SCHOOLS
208 N. Sycamore
Botkins, OH 45306
Website: www.botkins.k12.oh.us
JACKSON CENTER LOCAL SCHOOLS
204 S. Linden Avenue
Jackson Center, OH 45334
Website: www.jackson-center.k12.oh.us
FAIRLAWN LOCAL SCHOOLS
18800 Johnston Road
Sidney, OH 45365
Website: www.fairlawn.k12.oh.us
RUSSIA LOCAL SCHOOLS
100 School Street
P.O. Box 8
Russia, OH 45363
Website: www.russia.k12.oh.us
FORT LORAMIE LOCAL SCHOOLS
3640 St. Rt. 705
Fort Loramie, OH 4584
Website: www.loramie.k12.oh.us
SIDNEY CITY SCHOOLS
Board of Education Office
750 S. Fourth Avenue
Sidney, OH 45365
Website: www.sidney.k12.oh.us
PAROCHIAL/PRIVATE
SYSTEMS
HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL
120 E. Water Street
Sidney, OH 45365
Website: www.HolyAngelsCatholic.com
LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
2400 St. Marys Avenue
Sidney, OH 45365
Website: www.LehmanCatholic.com
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SCHOOLS
2151 W. Russell Rd.
Sidney OH, 45365
Website: www.christian-academy.pvt.k12.oh.us
SPECIAL EDUCATION
SHELBY HILLS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
1200 Children's Home Road
Sidney, OH 45365
website: www.shelbymrdd.org
S & H PRODUCTS
1200 Children's Home Road
Sidney, OH 45365
Employment Division: 435 Stolle Drive, Sidney
website: www.sandhproducts.com
The Shelby County Speakers Directory is a
project of the Business – Education Partnership, published
by the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation
with the Shelby County Educational Service Center. The Speakers
Directory is a resource catalog for Administrators and Classroom
Teachers in Shelby County.
