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Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
Centerville to host presentation on sextortion and dating violence
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The city of Centerville is inviting people to learn more about both sextortion and dating violence. A free presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Centerville High School Central Theatre. It will teach effective strategies for prevention and intervention. Centerville Safe and Centerville City Schools will host this event as a part of its community safety series. Sextortion: What is it and how to protect yourself The president of Centerville Safe Emily Denlinger spoke on the importance of awareness. 'Dating violence and sextortion are not subjects that many parents or teenagers want to think about,' said Denlinger. 'But after having discussions with our school resource officers, we felt like this was an important topic for people to become informed about so we are better equipped to protect the teens in our lives.' Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Deputy Brandon Baker will lead the discussion on sextortion and the growing number of children and teens affected by it. Then CHS health teacher Erin Geyer will share how dating violence is covered in class. Instagram rolls out new features to prevent sextortion scams targeting teens Superintendent Jon Wesney stressed how learning about topics like this helps empower youth. 'As educators and parents, we want our children to be informed and equipped to navigate the complexities of their digital lives,' said Superintendent Wesney. 'Understanding issues like sextortion and dating violence relates directly to our Portrait of an Elk competency of tech literacy, as it empowers our youth to make informed decisions, recognize harmful situations, and seek help when needed.' Centerville Safe was founded in 2019 by a group of parents. The organization works alongside the school to promote safety and security education. To learn more about Centerville Safe, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Just fabulous': Jacobs receives 2025 Centerville teacher award
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An Centerville City Schools educator has been recognized by the district for her dedication with teaching. During the district's Board of Education meeting on Monday, Sarah Jacobs was named the district's '2025 Teacher of the Year.' Jacobs, a first grade teacher at Primary Village North, has been teaching in the district for 23 years. According to Jacobs, seeing students learn new things is important. 'The biggest thing is just teaching kids the love for learning,' said Jacobs. 'At this age, they already have a natural curiosity and wonder about the world. Seeing the world through six- and seven-year-olds' eyes is inspiring and exciting.' Mindy Cline, principal at Primary Village North, said watching what Jacobs can do is inspirational. 'Every decision that Sarah makes is about kids and about their families,' said Cline. 'She plans such exciting and engaging lessons. When I walk into her classroom, it is just fabulous to see the joy of student learning on all of the kids' faces.' The first grade teacher's credentials will be examined by a state panel for her chance at the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year. The winner of the state award will be announced in the coming months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local high school to host career and college fair
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Centerville City Schools will host a college and career fair next month. The Centerville High School College and Career Fair is an annual opportunity for students and parents to learn more about the options available to them after high school graduation. The fair has been around since 1985. WATCH: Chicken runs from Springboro cops 'Parents and students across all grade levels are welcome to join us for this event, whether it's to discover various schools and career options or to gather information about new colleges,' said CHS Coordinating Principal John Carroll in a press release. The event is free and students from all area high schools are invited to attend. There will be maps available at the event; attendees are advised to arrive early. Contact CHS at 937-439-3500 for more information. The college and career fair is on Mar. 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Centerville High School. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
