Muskingum County Board of DD

06/12/2026

Starlight School offers an inclusive/blended Preschool Program where students with disabilities learn alongside peer partners without disabilities. The peer partners provide social and language modeling for students with disabilities.

Starlight School is accepting applications for school year 2026-2027 Preschool Partner Program. Peer partners must be at least 3 years of age and independent in self-care activities. The cost is $10.00 per day, which includes breakfast and lunch.

Partners attend Tuesday-Friday from 8:45am-3:10pm. For more information on the Preschool Partner Program or to find out how to enroll your child, please contact Starlight School at 740-455-4176.

Our community is better together with the Starlight Preschool Partner Program.

06/10/2026

We're hiring! Looking for a position where you can make a difference in the lives of children? Join our team at the MCBDD as a Bus Assistant or Classroom Assistant.
Applications can be found at: https://www.muskingumdd.org/employment

06/04/2026

We created some amazing artwork last week with the help of Direct Support Professional, Brayden Heath. You can check out the artwork at the Muskingum County Board of DD display at the Y Bridge Arts Festival in August. 🖌🎨⭐

06/01/2026

Debbie Devore and Marlee Andrews graduated from Leadership Muskingum last Friday.

Congratulations on your graduation and all you gained from the program: new connections, a deeper understanding of their community, and stronger leadership skills. We're so proud of you and can't wait to see your future accomplishments!

06/01/2026

Our very own Keely Kirkbride was presented with the Leadership Muskingum Alumni Award last Friday! Congrats Keely!

05/29/2026

This summer, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is sponsoring SUN Meals, a summer food program where Kids Eat Free! All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites.

Visit education.ohio.gov/KidsEat for a list of locations.

Information about local districts summer meal programs can be found below.
Zanesville City Schools: https://www.zanesville.k12.oh.us/SummerLunchProgram.aspx
East Muskingum: https://forms.gle/w8wCMmDC4vDbJ5kUA

05/29/2026

Families and staff gathered at Starlight School earlier this week for our end of year Preschool Celebration. Students sang, danced, and showed off all they learned this year. Congratulations Preschoolers! 🎓💙⭐

05/28/2026

Join the MCBDD for a Paint Party tomorrow, Friday, May 29th from 1 to 3:30pm at the Community Services Building.

This event is for individuals served by the Board ages 13 and up. Guardian/parent/provider must stay for those under age 18.

All materials will be provided free of cost.

We still have some room - call to register! Limited to 20 participants. Please RSVP with your SSA or to Jenna Conaway 740-453-4829.

05/27/2026

Support local Special Olympics athletes by cheering on the Law Enforcement Torch Run as it passes through Muskingum County TODAY! Athletes and law enforcement will arrive at the Muskingum County Courthouse at 1pm. The torch will continue to wind through the state escorted by law enforcement until it reaches its destination for the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Ohio Summer State Games on Friday. Muskingum County's delegation consists of 20 track and field athletes, 3 bocce teams and volunteer coaches and chaperones. The games will occur this weekend, May 29th to May 31st, at The Ohio State University.

🔥 The Flame of Hope continues its journey across Ohio! 🔥

Join us in cheering on our dedicated law enforcement officers as they carry the torch in support of Special Olympics athletes. Every mile helps create more opportunities for inclusion, empowerment, and achievement.

📍 Here are the routes for May 27th—find one near you!

💙 Donate or learn more at 👉 OhioTorchRun.org