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				<title><![CDATA[Application sought for a Mentor Public Library Board  of Trustee Position]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mentor Board of Education is seeking applicants for one Mentor Public Library Board of Trustees position. This trustee position would fill the remainder of a term that is open due to a resignation. The term expires December 31, 2027. The new trustee would begin immediately upon appointment.  Click the link to learn more.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COMMUNITY NEWS - March 6, 2026 Publication]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This section contains information from our community partners.
Information on submission requests can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration Opens March 1st!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year begins on Sunday, March 1, 2026 for children who will be five years old on or before August 17, 2026.  Students who are registered for kindergarten by May 1, 2026 will be able to participate in a May, Kindergarten Day - Meet and Greet at each elementary school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Levy Information for May 2026 Primary Election]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education voted to place a five-year 4.9-mill levy on the May 2026 Primary Election ballot for the public's consideration. If approved, this levy would generate $13.5 million annually and would provide funding to support the district’s general operating budget and the day-to-day costs associated with operating the school system at its current level of services. Our team remains focused on providing the high-quality education the children of our community need, while exercising prudent fiscal management practices and maintaining a safe learning environment.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Career Academies Expo Highlights Student Opportunities]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mentor Schools recently hosted a Career Academies Expo for 10th grade students, giving them the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways and elective options available through our Career Academies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enrollment for Mentor High School Preschool is Open for 2026-27]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the 2026-2027 school year, we will once again be offering both morning and afternoon preschool classes at Mentor High School. This unique program provides a wonderful learning experience for our youngest learners while also supporting real-world learning for our junior and senior high school students pursuing education-related career pathways.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mentor High School Career Academies Catalog for 2026-2027]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2026–27 Mentor Schools Career Academies course offerings catalog is now available! Explore hands-on, career-focused learning opportunities that help students earn high school credit, college credit, and industry credentials while preparing for life after graduation. This catalog is especially important for review by 10th grade students and their parents/guardians.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 was full of great Mentor Moments! Happy New Year, Cardinal Nation!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2151429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click the link to watch the New Year's reel!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fiscal Year 2025 Community Financial Report]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2137625</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud to present this Financial Report for fiscal year 2025 to our community. Chief Financial Officer Bill Wade releases this report annually to share information about where our resources come from, how they are used, and how this impacts our taxpayers. Please view the report to learn more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coats for Cards!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join the Mentor Public Schools Family Resource Center and Cardinal Credit Union in supporting our community by donating new or gently-used winter coats, new gloves, and new hats for students and families in need. Also, please click the link above to access the form if you would like to request some of the donated items for your children. Thank you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cardinal TV Visits 6th Grade Camp!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[6th Grade Camp is a Mentor tradition that gives students the chance to learn, grow, and make memories together—both inside and outside the classroom. From team-building activities to exploring nature, we love hearing all about their adventures!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First-Day-of-School in Home-Photos 2025: Kindergarten Edition!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2103527</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our kindergarteners are off to a great start! Thank you for sharing your snapshots with us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mentor Schools Food Market Dates for 2025-2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and our amazing volunteers, we are able to host a food market once a month to distribute thousands of pounds of fresh produce to any community members in need. This happens at the Mentor High School campus beginning at 10 a.m. until we run out on the dates advertised via the flyer. Special thank you to Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Lake County for helping to coordinate all of the volunteers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transportation Team Completes S.T.A.R.T. Training and Starts the Year off Ready!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2097675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[S.T.A.R.T. which stands for School Transportation Active-Threat Response Training, has a mission to: elevate student safety, mitigate risk, improve driver morale, & advocate for drivers. Click the link to read more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First-Day-of-School -- Superintendent's Tour!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2097087</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome back, Cardinals! Let's have a great 2025-2026 school year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First-Day-of-School in Home-Photos 2025!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to our amazing Mentor Schools families for sharing your first-day-of-school moments with us – nearly 800 of them! From big smiles at the bus stop to those classic front porch photos, you helped make today unforgettable!
Here’s a look at our first day of 2025–26 in home-photos — together, we’re kicking off a year full of learning, growth, and Cardinal Pride! #MentorMoments #CardinalPride #FirstDayOfSchool #OnceACard]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transportation Department Information!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the Transportation Department's section of our webpage for helpful information about busing and our new app!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Partner With Us! Learn About Advertising Opportunities with Mentor Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2097098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hey, Cardinals Fans!  Mentor Schools is excited to team up with local businesses and community groups through our advertising opportunities! When you become an advertising partner, you're doing more than just getting your brand out there — you're helping us reduce district costs and create meaningful opportunities for our students. From small businesses to large enterprises, there’s a sponsorship level that fits your needs. Click the link above to explore the advertising guide... and Go CARDS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Video Update with CFO and Superintendent About State Biennium Budget Process and Potential Impact on Mentor Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/2069931</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 15:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mentor Schools ComMentor Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1952377</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:06:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fiscal Year 2024 Community Financial Report]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1957767</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud to present this Financial Report for fiscal year 2024 to our community. Chief Financial Officer Bill Wade releases this report annually to share information about where our resources come from, how they are used, and how this impacts our taxpayers. Please view the report to learn more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:19:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mentor Schools Community Survey Report]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1938323</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our report from Triad Research is ready to view! Superintendent Mr. Heath shares some of the survey results via a video update, and you can also view the report document for even more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:34:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Six Year Property Revaluations for Lake County Coming Soon]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mentorschools.net/apps/news/article/1941780</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Even with the expected rise in property values, Mentor Public Schools tax revenue will stay relatively flat. Learn more via this video and article with Chief Financial Officer Bill Wade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:36:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Media Center Access Email to Parents and Guardians]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In July, our Board of Education passed a policy to provide parents/guardians with the ability to control what library/media center materials your student is able to access in our schools – via  two choices - “Open” or “Reserved” (restricted) access. Also per the policy, regardless of access choice, all parents and guardians will receive email notification of any material checked out of the media center. Click the red headline above for more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:40:06 -0400</pubDate>
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