12-04-2025
Local elementary school awarded ‘Hall of Fame' honor
MINERAL RIDGE, Ohio (WKBN) – A local elementary school has earned a distinguished recognition.
Seaborn Elementary School in Mineral Ridge has been selected as a 2025 Hall of Fame School by the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA).
It is among 11 schools in Ohio to receive the honor.
'I got the call Wednesday [April 9] and it was like a Christmas Day moment, it was an unexpected and a cool surprise,' Principal TJ Koniowsky said. 'It brightened my whole day because our staff is extremely deserving of this recognition.'
The award recognizes schools that engage faculty, students, and the community to provide a quality school experience through effective programming and instruction. These schools are deemed to have an atmosphere of growth, achievement, pride and a dedication to excellence.
'Our teachers and staff at Seaborn, and across the district, work extremely hard every day to provide the very best experiences and opportunities for every student,' said Damon Dohar, Weathersfield Local Schools superintendent. 'To be recognized as a Hall of Fame School is a testament to their dedication and to the wonderful partnership we have with our students and families. We are very proud.'
The achievement will be celebrated on Wednesday at the board of education meeting. The OAESA will recognize Seaborn and the other winners during an awards celebration on June 16 in Columbus.
Seaborn Elementary was also named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2022. The school has earned 5-star ratings on its Ohio Department of Education and Workforce report card in 2025, 2024 and 2022. It was also recognized as a Best Elementary School by U.S. News and World Report those same years.
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