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Undefeated and Unstoppable: Congrats to Our State Champion Cougars!

History made! The Kenton Ridge Cougar Softball Team celebrates their undefeated 32-0 season and first-ever OHSAA Division IV State Championship at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio. This victory marks the program’s eighth trip to the Final Four and follows previous runner-up finishes in 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2013.

NEHS Graduates tossing their caps at the end of graduation in the gym
Launching into the Future: Northeastern Class of 2025

With every cap in the air, a dream takes flight. Way to go, NEHS Class of 2025!

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Kenton Ridge Class of 2025: The Toss Toward Tomorrow

One toss. A thousand memories.

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

NEHS Prom Court: Back Row (L to R): Connor Ball, Gavin Harrington, Devin Winkhart, Eli Thompson Front Row (L to R): Abby Skinner, Emma Skinner, Reagan Judy, Kendall Smith
2025 Northeastern Prom Court

Congratulations to this year’s Prom Court nominees, talk about a court fit for royalty! ✨

Back Row (L to R): Connor Ball, Gavin Harrington, Devin Winkhart, Eli Thompson
Front Row (L to R): Abby Skinner, Emma Skinner, Reagan Judy, Kendall Smith 

#NELSDpride #JetsSoar​
 

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THANK YOU, NELSD COMMUNITY!

Thank you to our Northeastern Local School District community for voting to renew the 1% earned income tax levy. We are incredibly grateful for your continued commitment to our schools and our students. Your vote allows us to maintain the stable funding needed to provide a strong educational foundation, including support for teachers, staff, classroom resources, and student opportunities.

We want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy on the levy campaign. Your passion and dedication played a key role in this outcome.

This vote of confidence means we can keep focusing on what matters most—teaching, learning, and building a strong future for our children. Together, we’ll keep moving forward to build a stronger NELSD.
 

Photo of the 2025 KRHS Cougar Prom Court with the girls seated in the front and boys in back inside the gym
2025 Kenton Ridge Prom Court

Congrats to all of this year’s nominees—what a royal lineup! ✨


Back Row (L to R): Grady Evilsizor, Oliver Emmons, Braydon Cox, Connor Crankshaw, Cooper Doogs


Front Row (L to R): Natalie Woodruff, Kira Mackay, Alyssa Shaffer, Elise Hufford, Devyn Williams

Kindergarten Registration Opens Monday, April 7, 2025 for the 2025-26 School Year
2025-26 Kindergarten Registration

Is your little one ready for Kindergarten in 2025-26?

PLEASE NOTE: Kindergarten registration is currently ONLY for families who LIVE within the Northeastern Local School District boundaries!

Ready to enroll your resident Kindergartener? Follow these steps! 👇

  • If you do not already have one, create a FinalForms Parent Account at https://northeastspringfield-oh.finalforms.com/.
  • Add and save your student's profile.
  • Upload required documents: birth certificate, immunization records, custody/court papers (if applicable), and proof of residence. If proof of residence is in another person's name, provide a notarized Affidavit/Proof of District Residence.

➡️ If you are applying for Open Enrollment, DO NOT complete Kindergarten registration at this time. ✋ You will register AFTER receiving your acceptance letter.

To be eligible for NELSD Kindergarten, your child must be 5️⃣ years old by August 1, 2025, AND reside within our district. 📍

After registration, we'll contact you to schedule an informal screening in late May! 😊 Kindergarten families will get more info about KRA testing, start dates, and teachers closer to the school year. 🚀

Spread the word to our NELSD neighbors!

Welcome to Northeastern Local Schools!

We're excited to have you here!

We are a public school district that serves approximately 3,000 students in grades PK-12 at two facilities, Kenton Ridge Campus (PK-12), and the Northeastern Campus (PK-12).

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Latest News

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The Northeastern Local Schools Board of Education will hold its July regular board meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Board Office.

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The Northeastern Local School District (NELSD) is proud to announce the appointment of two new assistant principals for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Alicia Anstine will serve as assistant principal at Kenton Ridge Elementary School (KRES), while Mrs. Alyssa Woolever will join Kenton Ridge Middle School (KRMS) in the same capacity. Both appointments were approved by the NELSD Board of Education at the June Regular Board Meeting held on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

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The Northeastern Local School District (NELSD) is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments, with Ms. Lori Swafford being named as the new Principal of Kenton Ridge High School and Mrs. Aubree Kushmaul as the new Principal of Northeastern Elementary School. These appointments, effective for the 2025-2026 school year, represent exciting transitions within our district. The NELSD Board of Education will officially approve both appointments at the board meeting on May 15, 2025.

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Meet Alyssa Shaffer, a senior at Kenton Ridge High School (KRHS), and this week’s shining student spotlight! Known for her outgoing and supportive nature, Alyssa stands out as a student-athlete and leader who makes a difference both in and out of the classroom.

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