Hopewell-Loudon Elementary School

08/23/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Mrs. Kapelka, our new Elementary Secretary! ❤️🩶

Mrs. Kapelka earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Human Resources from Tiffin University in 2015. She has previously worked in HR in corporate for the last 11 years and is excited to start her first year at Hopewell-Loudon.

Mrs. Kapelka lives right outside Bascom with her husband and their four children. When she’s not at school, she is spending time with her family, baking, camping and coaching.

08/22/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Mrs. Keckler, one of our Intervention Specialists! ❤️🩶

Mrs. Keckler joins the H-L team after previously serving as an Intervention Specialist at the Seneca County Opportunity Center. She brings valuable experience supporting students with a variety of needs and is excited to build relationships with our students, families, and staff as she begins this new chapter at Hopewell-Loudon!

Her passion for supporting children extends beyond the school day, too! For about 10 years, Mrs. Keckler has also worked as an independent provider for children with special needs in her free time.

We are so excited to have her join our elementary team and look forward to a wonderful school year together!

08/21/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Mrs. Whitman, one of our Intervention Specialists! ❤️🩶

Mrs. Whitman earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education from the University of Toledo in 2015 and later completed her master’s degree in 2019. This year marks her 12th year as an Intervention Specialist and her first at Hopewell-Loudon after spending the past 11 years at Washington Elementary.

As an Intervention Specialist, Mrs. Whitman supports students through small-group instruction, individualized goals, and classroom support. She is excited to build relationships with our students and families and is looking forward to a wonderful school year at H-L!

Mrs. Whitman lives in Tiffin with her husband, their three children, and their labradoodle. When she’s not at school, you might find her spending time outside with her family, enjoying a summer evening around the campfire, hunting for a great garage sale, or catching up on one of the many shows on her watch list!

08/20/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Paityn Clouse, our new Preschool Teacher! ❤️🩶

Miss Clouse is a graduate of Mohawk High School and recently earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Inclusive Early Childhood Education from Bowling Green State University. She has a passion for working with young children and creating positive learning experiences that help every child grow and succeed. We are excited to have her begin her teaching career at Hopewell-Loudon!

When she’s not in the classroom, you might find Miss Clouse working out, spending time outside, reading a good book, or enjoying some ice cream. She also has a chocolate lab!

08/19/2026

We have some exciting introductions coming your way! ❤️🩶

Over the next several days, we’ll be highlighting the newest members of our Hopewell-Loudon Elementary team. We are incredibly excited about the collective experience, talents, and heart each of them is bringing to our school, and we can’t wait for our families to get to know them a little better.

First up… our new Elementary Principal, Mrs. Zaciewski!

Mrs. Zaciewski joins the H-L team after previously serving as the principal of Chamberlin Hill Intermediate in Findlay. She is excited to bring her experience in elementary education and school leadership to Hopewell-Loudon and especially looks forward to getting to know our students, families, and staff.

Mrs. Zaciewski lives nearby with her husband and their two sons. Outside of school, much of her time is spent with family, usually at a ball field, working on a 4-H project, gardening, enjoying time outdoors, or keeping up with whatever adventure her boys have planned next!

She believes some of the very best things about an elementary school are the relationships built within it, and she is excited to listen, learn, celebrate the great things already happening at Hopewell-Loudon Elementary, and work alongside our staff and families to make our excellent school even better.

We are so excited to welcome Mrs. Zaciewski to the Hopewell-Loudon family!❤️🩶

08/18/2026

We're gearing up to welcome our Chieftains back to school! Check out the latest announcements below.

08/14/2026

If your student is interested in participating in Mini Cheer this fall, please register at the link below! The deadline to register is midnight on Sunday, August 23rd.

07/17/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying summer! Just in case you're out and about shopping here are our supply lists!

06/27/2026

🏈 Heidelberg Football Youth Camp is almost here! 🔥
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Join the Heidelberg Football coaching staff and Student Princes for three days of fun, instruction, and skill development at Hoernemann Stadium!
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📲 Scan the QR code to register today!

05/21/2026

Thank you Seneca Regional Chamber and Development ❤️

Congratulations to Hopewell-Loudon Elementary School on being certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education! 🎉

This prestigious certification is awarded to schools that demonstrate exceptional achievement in leadership, school culture, and academics through the implementation of the Leader in Me process.

To earn Lighthouse Certification, Hopewell-Loudon Elementary demonstrated a strong leadership system throughout the school by teaching leadership principles to students, creating a culture that empowers student voice and responsibility, engaging families and the community, and aligning academic systems to support student success. Schools must also show measurable results and sustained growth through leadership development, student-led learning, goal setting, and positive school culture initiatives.

This recognition reflects the dedication of the students, staff, administrators, and families at Hopewell-Loudon Elementary and their continued commitment to preparing students to become confident, future-ready leaders. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!