Mahoning Valley Community School

Our students come back on August 31, and one group is starting something special.

Under the guidance of science teacher Victoria Brodzenski, MVCS students in grades 9 through 12 will spend this year raising monarch butterflies and building a Nonviolence Reflection Butterfly Garden right here on Youngstown's southside. It brings together science, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurship, and a quiet message our community can always use more of: peace, healing, and positive change our young people build with their own hands.

Now we need our neighbors.

We are looking for community partners across Youngstown and Mahoning County. Individuals, businesses, nonprofits, colleges, artists, gardeners, environmental groups, and community leaders all have a place in this. Support can mean expertise, mentorship, materials, or just showing up to help with the work. Not all of it costs a dime, and every bit of it shows a young person that someone believes in them.

Want to help? Read the full story and find out how to get involved here:
https://www.mahoningvalleycommunityschool.org/news-and-updates/mvcs-butterfly-garden-community-partners

Please share this with anyone who cares about young people, pollinators, or the future of the southside. Word of mouth is how the right partners find us.

🦋 One quick note: Victoria has stepped back from daily social media, so the best way to reach her is by email at [email protected] rather than the comments here.

A Butterfly Garden for Peace: How Youngstown Can Help MVCS Students Build Something That Lasts MVCS science students are building a Nonviolence Reflection Butterfly Garden on Youngstown's southside. Here is how you can partner with them this fall.

Youngstown families have a real choice this fall. Mahoning Valley Community School is a free public community school right here in the city, with small classes where teachers know every student by name. Students earn a real Ohio high school diploma and build skills that lead somewhere. Enroll or transfer any time. Message us or call (330) 702-7890 and we will walk you through it.

mahoningvalleycommunityschool.org/enroll

Enroll | MVCS 1) Reach Out. Fill out the form above or call us at (330) 702-7890. Our Admissions Team will contact you within one to two business days to answer your questions.

We are Mahoning Valley Community School. A free, public community school in Youngstown, Ohio where students recover credits, earn real diplomas, and find the support they need to succeed. Small classes. Dedicated teachers. Wraparound services. And a community that believes every student deserves a second chance. If you didn’t know we existed, now you do.

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Your diploma is still within reach. Mahoning Valley Community School is a tuition-free Youngstown public school for students ready to rise up and finish what they started. Enrollment is open, and applying takes about a minute. Start today.

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Enrollment is open at Mahoning Valley Community School.

If you or your child stepped away from school, that chapter doesn't have to be the end of the story. MVCS is a tuition-free public school right here in Youngstown, built for students who are ready to come back and finish strong. You can recover credits at your own pace, earn your high school diploma, and gain real industry credentials along the way, with teachers and staff who are genuinely in your corner.

Getting started takes about a minute. Visit our Enroll page, share a few details, and our Intake Team will reach out to answer your questions and set up a visit.

Start your comeback today at mahoningvalleycommunityschool.org/enroll or call us at (330) 702-7890.

Enroll | MVCS 1) Reach Out. Fill out the form above or call us at (330) 702-7890. Our Admissions Team will contact you within one to two business days to answer your questions.

We have lots of exciting things going on at MVCS. A visit from our therapy dog, Students of the Week (Congrats Nova and Luke) and tons of progress on our new addition!

The Mahoning Valley Community School will be closed on Friday, April 17, 2026. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of our student and will stand together with them in grief and support.

Let us honor his young life by showing kindness, choosing peace and lifting each other up while holding close the connections that make our community strong. Please know how much we value each of you. 🖤🩶🖤🩶