Education
Champaign County puts a high priority on education—from preschool programs, to our five public school districts, to adult and career education programs, to higher education at Urbana University, which offers a wide range of bachelor and master degree programs for traditional and adult students.
Graham Local Schools
Norm Glismann, Supt.
370 E. Main St., St. Paris
937-663-4123www.graham.k12.oh.us
Mechanicsburg Exempted Village Schools
Dr. Bobby L. Moore, Supt.
60 High St., Mechanicsburg
937-834-2453
www.mechanicsburg.k12.oh.us
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
Kim Davis, Supt.
Urbana South Campus
1412 N. Main St., Urbana
937-599-3010
www.ohiohipoint.com
Triad Local Schools
Craig M. Meredith, Supt.
7920 Brush Lake Road, North Lewisburg
937-826-4961
www.triad.k12.oh.us
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Urbana City Schools
Charles Thiel, Supt.
711 Wood Street, Urbana
937-653-1402
www.urbana.k12.oh.us
Urbana University
Stephen B. Jones, President
579 College Way, Urbana
937-484-1313
www.urbana.edu
West Liberty-Salem Local Schools
Kraig Hissong, Supt.
N. US Hwy 68, West Liberty
937-465-1075
www.wls.k12.oh.us
Fast Facts
Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.
- Established in 1805
- 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
- Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
- Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
- Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
- Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
- Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
- Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
- Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
- Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
- Home to Urbana University
- Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park