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OCCS is one of Ohio's original & largest charter school sponsors. 6 virtual charter schools & 44 brick-and-mortar charter schools.

The Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS) is a not-for-profit organization that sponsors charter schools through the state of Ohio. To our schools, we're more than a sponsor; we're partners who offer assistance in finance, special education, academics, and more. We seek partnerships that allow schools not only to thrive, but innovate and hold high standards for ourselves and others. Keys to this success are the following:
-Collaboration with management partners and other education advocates to ensure all students have access to high-quality education options
-Working with schools to make sure they meet requirements that govern testing
-Representatives who link between the school board and the school

We pride ourselves on being champions of school performance, innovation, and strategic improvement processes. At OCCS, we strive to streamline and strengthen school and board oversight and compliance while bolstering internal capacity and growing staff leadership. All of this is possible through our ability to enhance fiscal monitoring and provide strong attention to protocol oversight.

11/03/2026

Every community is shaped by the people who take part in it.
Election Day is an opportunity for Ohioans to participate in the democratic process and help shape the future of their communities.
Planning to vote? Ohio polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Find your polling location and official voting information at https://loom.ly/UDvs7w8

11/02/2026

From the shores of Lake Erie to the rolling hills of southern Ohio, the Buckeye State has plenty to love!
Ohio is full of history, innovation, hometown traditions, and people who make a difference.
Happy National Ohio Day from all of us at OCCS!

10/31/2026

Wishing all of our students, educators, families, and school communities a fun, safe, and spooktacular Halloween!

10/23/2026

Red Ribbon Week starts today!
From October 23–31, schools across the country stand together for healthy, drug-free futures, and OCCS is proud to be part of it. This year’s theme: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.
Here’s how you and your school community can get involved:
1. Enter the Red Ribbon Photo Contest. Decorate your school, classroom, or front door with the Red Ribbon message, snap a photo, and submit it: https://loom.ly/clLtI-4
2. Take the pledge to live drug free: https://loom.ly/zd3-2iE

10/19/2026

What a day for the students at Ohio College Preparatory School!
On his day off, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell and his family visited OCP in Maple Heights through their foundation, SPIDACARES. He read with the youngest students, played Simon Says, and sent the kids home with new Adidas shoes and backpacks full of school supplies. Students in every grade got pizza, and the older students had a Q&A where they asked him about his favorite subjects (math and Spanish!) and his season.
Thank you, Donovan, SPIDACARES, and the Cavs, for showing our students that school is key to the future. 💙

Read the full story from News 5 Cleveland: https://loom.ly/j55FPxE

10/14/2026

Every student deserves to feel safe and supported at school.
In recognition of National Stop Bullying Day, we're sharing a helpful resource from We Are Teachers featuring 18 activities and ideas schools can use to encourage kindness, prevent bullying, and build stronger school communities.
These classroom activities are ideas worth exploring and implementing throughout the school year!
https://loom.ly/unY0sqw

The how, where, when, and why of bullying prevention.

10/12/2026

Four years of growth and counting!
The 2025–2026 Ohio School Report Cards are in, and OCCS-sponsored schools have reached an exciting milestone: four consecutive years of improvement in our portfolio’s Performance Index!
Behind these numbers are dedicated educators, hardworking students, and school leaders committed to making a difference.
Read more about this year's results and what they mean for our schools: https://loom.ly/xpjyhf0

The 2025–2026 Ohio School Report Cards highlight continued academic growth across OCCS-sponsored schools, reflecting the hard work of students, educators, and school leaders throughout Ohio.

10/07/2026

OCCS students got a firsthand look at where a future in STEM could take them at the American Heart STEM Goes Red event at Bowling Green State University!
Students joined more than 100 middle school girls from across northwest Ohio for a day of hands-on activities, conversations with women working in STEM, and opportunities to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
We are so proud to sponsor this event, and we can't wait to see what our students will accomplish in the future.

10/06/2026

October is Ohio School Safety Month, and this year’s theme is Kindness.
Kindness plays an important role in creating school communities where students feel seen, supported, and safe. Throughout the month, the Ohio School Safety Center is challenging schools across the state to put kindness into action and track their progress through the School Safety Month Kindness Challenge.
Schools can earn points for activities ranging from kindness walls and appreciation cards to student-led projects and other acts of kindness happening in their buildings.
Learn more and join the challenge:
https://loom.ly/J6XnPHs

10/05/2026

Our staff recently wrapped up the final session of our Meditation and Wellness series with Rachel Wixey of the Wixey Center for Wellness.
Throughout the series, staff explored how stress affects the brain and nervous system while learning practical meditation and self-regulation techniques that can support focus, connection, and overall well-being.
Thank you, Rachel, for guiding our team through such a thoughtful and engaging series!

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3131 Executive Pkwy Ste 306
Toledo, OH
43606

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+14197205200

Website

http://www.ohioschools.org/

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