Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks, will be available to eligible families this summer. Summer EBT provides grocery benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer.
All children between the ages of 6 to 18 participating in one or more of the following assistance programs (on or after July 1, 2025) will receive Summer EBT automatically with no need to apply:
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Ohio Works First (OWF)
• Medicaid (if income meets USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines for current program year)
Toronto City School District is a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district (a school receiving universal free meals, without the collection of income applications). Students attending a CEP district are not automatically eligible for Summer EBT unless they participate in SNAP, OWF, or Medicaid.
Households that are within 185% of the federal poverty level but do not participate in one of these programs can submit a Summer EBT application via the Summer EBT web page at sebt.ohio.gov. When applying, you will be asked to provide your child’s name, school, date of birth, address, and some additional details. You will also be asked to report your household’s income. You will not need to provide any other documents or information including social security number, proof of citizenship, or pay stubs to apply.
Summer EBT benefits will either be loaded to a household’s Ohio Direction Card or a benefit card will be sent in the mail in a plain white envelope addressed to each eligible child. Families will receive a one-time benefit of $120 for each eligible child and can use the money to buy food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other authorized retailers. Benefits will be issued over many days so children in the same household may receive their benefit on a different day from one another.
Students worked hard to design, problem-solve, and think creatively as they constructed their towers. We saw some incredibly impressive structures across the board!
A big congratulations to our winning team Braxton and Mateo from 5th grade for building the tallest tower of the week at an amazing 19 inches!
Way to go, future engineers!
Our K-5 STEM classroom is transforming into a Forensic Science Center this week! Our junior detectives are trading their pencils for magnifying glasses to solve the mystery of the missing golden marker.
On the Case:
K-2 Detectives: Mastering "dactyloscopy" by identifying their own fingerprint loops, whorls, and arches. Followed by a high-stakes memory challenge and drawing themselves as a detective.
3-5 Investigators: Analyzing notebook doodles , measuring footprints, identifying fingerprints, and debunking suspect alibis.
School Board Approves 2026-2027 District Calendar
The Board of Education has officially approved the 2026-2027 district calendar for next school year. The calendar reflects a continued focus on student learning, balance instructional time, and flexible opportunities to meet student needs. The 2026-2027 school year will kick off with the annual Back to School Bash on Monday, August 17, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on the school campus. This event gives families the chance to reconnect, meet staff, and start the school year on a positive note. The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 will be Wednesday, August 19., 2026 . A key feature of the approved calendar is the inclusion of a Maymester from May 10th through May 26. Rather than ending the academic year abruptly, the Maymester will create dedicated time for enrichment, acceleration, and targeted intervention. The period will allow the district to respond to student needs in a more intentional and flexible way. The Maymester is currently in development but it may include credit recovery, course completion support, targeted math and literacy intervention, service-based learning, ACT/SAT preparation, project-based learning experiences, STEM enrichment, community-based projects, and arts-based intensives such as music or visual arts.
Our district is committed to supporting students and families both inside and outside the classroom. To make it easier for parents to find help when they need it, we have added a direct link on our website to the Jefferson County Resource Network. Visit the Parent & Students page to find the link on our website.
The Jefferson County Resource Network is a centralized, easy-to-use website designed to help residents quickly locate local service providers across Jefferson County, Ohio. The goal is to make sure families have access to accurate, up-to-date information when they are looking for assistance. The site brings together a wide range of community service providers and organizes them into clear categories so users can find help without frustration.
By placing a direct link to the Jefferson County Resource Network on the Parents & Students page of our website, we are removing barriers and giving families a single, reliable starting point when they need assistance. Parents no longer have to search multiple websites or rely on outdated information because help is organized, current, and accessible in one place.. We encourage families to explore this resource and use it whenever the need arises. Access to support matters, and this is one more way we are working to connect our school community with the services available right here in Jefferson County.
As a thank you for not ghosting the test, students earned a spooky ghost treat! 🍬👻
Today, Friday, October 24- Kona Ice will be stopping at Toronto City School District!
Meet Grace Huddlestun, our new Art and STEM teacher, joining us from Wellsville, Ohio! Grace’s passion for teaching began way back in kindergarten when her teacher told the class they could be anything they set their minds to. That message stuck, and now Grace is here to inspire her own students to dream big, believe in themselves, and embrace their creativity. A graduate of Kent State Salem University in Early Childhood Education, Grace is excited to dive into a year full of art projects, STEM experiments, and plenty of imagination. When she’s not in the classroom, Grace loves crafting, baking sweets, and spending time with her dog, Bean. Welcome to Toronto Elementary, Grace. Your students are lucky to have such a creative and encouraging guide this year!
We’re excited to welcome our new Intervention Specialist, Scott Celestin, to Toronto Elementary! A Wintersville native, he’s a proud graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he studied Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders along with Elementary Education. Teaching runs in the family—his mom, sister, dad, and wife have all been educators—so it’s no surprise he’s passionate about helping students learn. He’s excited to start a new chapter back in the classroom, meet his students, and become part of the Toronto community. Scott’s teaching motto is “Do your job and do it well!” Welcome to Toronto Elementary, we’re so glad you’re here!
