Rootstown Local SCH District

Rootstown Local School District is a U.S. local government school district located in Rootstown, Ohio. Through federal grant awards, Rootstown Local School District provides kindergarten through 12th grade public education services.

Rootstown Local School District has received federal grant funding to support various education programs and initiatives. As a subrecipient, Rootstown Local School District has received awards from the U.S. Department of Education via the Ohio Department of Education to fund special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B and Early Childhood Special Education programs. Additionally, Rootstown has obtained federal grants to assist with improving basic education programs under Title I-A, supporting effective instruction and educators under Title II-A, language instruction for English learners under Title III, and providing student support/enrichment under Title IV-A. Rootstown Local School District also utilized Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding awarded through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding to continue school operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The types of services provided through these federal grants include development and provision of specialized educational programming and support services for students with disabilities, supplemental instruction and enrichment for disadvantaged students, professional development for teachers/staff, English language learning, student mental health/wellness services, and maintaining continuity of essential school functions.