Potential Development

Happy first day of the Canfield Fair! 🎡🐓 If you plan to attend, don't forget to swing by the Education Hall (Building 1) to check out Potential Development's art display featuring masterpieces made by our talented students.

This past Friday was a beautiful day for the 13th annual Bill Roux Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing benefitting Potential Development! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Compco, and the Roux family. We appreciate you!⛳️ More photos to follow!

Welcome back, Pirates! We're not sure who was more excited to be back in the classroom, our students or our staff! Let's make this a great year.

Today, we’re rolling into Modern Methods Brewing Company in Warren, where for every pour they’re donating $1 to PD! But that’s not all! From 2 pm to 5 pm, the TortA'moTortA’mo Foodtruck will be serving up delicious creations and donating 10% of all food sales to PD as well!! See you there!

Get ready for the ultimate Brew Tour in 2024! The next stop is this SUNDAY at Modern Methods Brewing Company!!

We would love to see YOU there! TortA'mo food truck will have a delicious menu, and DJ George will be spinning great tunes to keep the energy up throughout the event!

📅 Date: Sunday, August 18
🕒 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Modern Methods Brewing Company

Please help us spread the word by inviting your friends and family to share this post and help us make this event a huge success! Can't wait to see you there!

Join us for the Pours For Potential Brew Tour 2024 - 2nd Stop at Modern Methods Brewing Company in Warren!

We would love to see YOU there! Enjoy an amazing selection of craft beers from Modern Methods Brewing Company, delicious food from the TortA'mo food truck, and great music from DJ George!

📅 Date: Sunday, August 18
🕒 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Modern Methods Brewing Company

Please help us spread the word by inviting your friends and family to share this post and help us make this event a huge success! Can't wait to see you there!

Hey Amazing PD Staff!!

Got an Amazon wish list? Need a little help to kick off the school year? We've got some exciting news for you!

ivory & birch Boutique in Boardman is partnering with local businesses and individuals to help clear your wish list! A huge thank you to@Ivory & Birch for supporting teachers and helping them to start the year off right! See below for more details!

Hey teachers! Have an amazon wishlist? Need some help to kick off the school year?

I am happy to share this incredible effort that will help start the year off on the right foot. We are hoping to help clear your list through generous partnerships with local businesses and individuals. No promises as this is our first year doing this, but I am thrilled to be shining a light on our area's incredible teachers!

Fill out the form linked here by Sunday, August 11th : https://forms.gle/CKd43oJYa8nqvC6v9

The campaign will kick off that following Thursday, 8/14 in hopes of getting you your much needed supplies as soon as possible.

Thanks for all you do; we hope this lets you know how appreciated you are!

PS-Please share this post / the link above so that it reaches as many local teachers as possible!

Join us today at Pours For Potential Brew Tour 2024 - 1st stop Noble Creature !! Great food, cold local brew on tap, basket raffle, pint package and DJ Gabriel taking request. We are here until 5 pm!!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Pours For Potential Brew Tour 2024 - 1st stop Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers in Youngstown!

This event is about supporting a great cause, and we would love to see YOU there! Enjoy Noble Creature's outstanding selection of craft beers and delicious food, connect with amazing people, and groove to DJ favorites—all while paying it forward!

📅 Date: Sunday, July 21
🕒 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers, Youngstown, OH

Please spread the word by inviting your friends and family, sharing this post, and helping us make this event a huge success! Can't wait to see you there!

Sensory Friendly Despicable Me 4 is Tomorrow, Saturday, July 13th at 11am at Regal Cinema South on South Ave in Boardman. Check out comments for the August Sensory movie too! Here's your ticketing link if you want to reserve your seat or need additional information -- https://experience.regmovies.com/select-tickets?site=0175&id=142649&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2jrSylomegxL2-yFnmaVezdYOjfKHJcTu_3HKcKmBN0tIWB3MepvFSGr8_aem_R5TGBp5nyymjwMtjuKf_0Q

Today is the last day of school for our amazing staff. After a busy few days, we were able to come together yesterday and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our friends at De Lishas Food Truck. They did not disappoint. Wishing all of our staff a safe and relaxing summer break.

Last Day of School Fun with the Youngstown Fire Department! 🚒💦

It was an unforgettable last day of school for all of our students! We captured some fun-in-the-sun moments at the elementary and middle school. Thank you to the Youngstown Fire Department who joined us for our Annual Water Day, bringing loads of excitement! Check out these smiles!

Here's to a summer full of adventures and fun! 🌞

Entertainment Nite with Arc of Ohio NE Branch on Thursday, July 11 from 7 - 9 pm.

Don't forget! School is not in session on July 4 and 5! Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office has implemented a new initiative called the Blue Envelope program which is an enhanced communication tool between law enforcement and persons with special needs. More information is available at any location of The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and a drive through event will occur on July 20, 10:00 AM-NOON at Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities - MCBDD Leonard Kirtz School. This is an additional tool to help persons with special needs connect with law enforcement. 🧡💙

📨 Mahoning County welcomes the Blue Envelope Program! 📨

Prosecutor DeGenova, Sheriff Jerry Greene, and other community partners are happy to introduce the new Mahoning County Blue Envelope Program!

"We recognized a critical need for a tool that helps bridge the communication gap between individuals with autism or other special needs and first responders," said Mahoning County Prosecutor Gina DeGenova, "The Blue Envelope Program is a proactive step towards creating safer and more supportive communities for everyone."

This program, with its clear objective of assisting individuals during interactions with law enforcement and emergency personnel, will promote inclusivity and serve as an enhanced communication awareness tool. It is specifically designed to bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and community members with a condition or disability such as autism, anxiety, physical disability, or other conditions that might require additional accommodations or awareness during an interaction with law enforcement.

Blue Envelope materials will be available at any Mahoning County library (The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County) locations starting July 1st, 2024.

On Saturday, July 20th, several county organizations will host a drive-thru event at the Leonard Kirtz School in Austintown. There, attendees will go through a simulated traffic stop, learn how the program works, and collect a kit that will provide all the needed materials. More information can be found on our website;

Thank you to all of our community partners that have shown support for the Blue Envelope Program since its inception Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities - MCBDD, Mahoning County Sheriff's Office, Mahoning County Commissioners, Ohio, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

https://prosecutor.mahoningcountyoh.gov/blue-envelope-program/

Some nice thoughts on a Sunday morning!🧡💙

Love these beautiful and meaningful compliments ❤️

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Thank you The Business Journal - Youngstown Publishing Co. for such a wonderful story on our graduation ceremony today. Our students have worked so hard to achieve their diplomas. We will look forward to their bright futures as alumni!🧡💙

Potential Development Graduates Start ‘New Chapter’ A ceremony was held Friday at Stambaugh Auditorium for 14 students who graduated from Potential Development.

We officially have a Class of 2024! Congratulations to our graduates, who have worked hard and shown determination to achieve this milestone. We are so proud of you!

🎓Back Row: Rowan, Christoph, Noah, Preston, Kasey, Colin, and Gavin 🧡💙

🎓Front Row: Jaylon, Mercades, Aidan, Skye, Jack, and Tina 🧡💙

Welcome to the ranks of Potential Development alumni, now 100 strong!

It’s a beautiful day for Potential Development! Graduation is today! 🧡💙

Some of our biggest kids had a blast at Keystone Safari which proves that everyone loves to see a giraffe up close! 🧡💙

Say congratulations to Noah, ! We salute you and wish you well! 🧡💙

Say congratulations to Tina, ! We salute you and wish you well! 🧡💙

Say congratulations to Kasey, ! We salute you and wish you well! 🧡💙

Say congratulations to Rowan, ! We salute you and wish you well! 🧡💙

Say congratulations to Jack, ! We salute you and wish you well! 🧡💙