Ohio high school seniors graduating in 2026 will have a new way to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary on their diplomas, as state leaders roll out a commemorat
Ohio high school seniors graduating in 2026 will have a new way to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary on their diplomas, as state leaders roll out a commemorative America 250 design tied to Ohio’s Citizenship Seal.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced that schools can use a special America 250 design on the diplomas of students who earn Ohio’s Citizenship Seal this year. The commemorative seal is part of the America 250-Ohio initiative honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “The Class of 2026 has the unique honor of graduating during this historic year," Gov. DeWine said. "I encourage schools across Ohio to order and use the America 250 seal to make students feel more connected with our country’s rich history. Ohio is ‘The Heart of it All!’ From our presidents to aviation pioneers, music legends, and more, our state has played a pivotal role in the story of America. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence, I hope that students of all ages will be inspired to learn more about our past and how they have a role to play in shaping our future.” The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is offering the commemorative seals at no cost to schools. Schools can place an order by completing a survey available through the department’s website. In Ohio, students can earn the Citizenship Seal by demonstrating knowledge of American history and government through coursework, state tests, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams, College Credit Plus classes, or College-Level Examination Program exams. The Citizenship Seal is one of 12 diploma seals available to Ohio students, with each seal representing skills and experiences meant to prepare students for life after graduation. To meet Ohio’s graduation requirements, students must earn at least two seals.As the weather warms and spring break approaches, there’s no better place for families to reconnect with nature, wildlife, and each other than the Columbus ZooA jury declined to indict a father who allegedly fatally shot his daughter in the chest following an argument about President Donald Trump.Central Ohio communities gathered in grief and gratitude as three airmen killed in a refueling aircraft crash in Iraq were brought home to be laid to rest.An endangered child alert was canceled Monday in Pike County after law-enforcement officials said the girl was found safe.The alert had covered Pike, Adams, HigA Pennsylvania nurse is in custody after she allegedly harmed a child with "multiple medical issues" that she had been hired to care for.
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