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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Superintendent Dr. Richard Markwardt addresses the community at the BHS rededication ceremony in Sept. 2013. Photo from Beachcomber Archives.

Superintendent Markwardt Steps Down After 11 Years in District

Grant Gravagna, News Editor June 1, 2015

After more than a decade holding the reins of the Beachwood City Schools, Superintendent Dr. Richard Markwardt is stepping down from his post this month. Asst. Superintendent Robert Hardis has been...

Administration Gets Right Message, But Wrong Tone

Administration Gets Right Message, But Wrong Tone

The Beachcomber Staff April 30, 2015

On March 6, Superintendent Dr. Richard Markwardt wrote an open letter to the Beachwood community urging 10th-12th grade BHS students to take the new state-mandated American government exam not required...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

District Plans to Announce New Director of Development Soon

Grant Gravagna, News Editor August 21, 2014

On May 12th, the Beachwood Board of Education began a search to fill the district’s new director of development position. Now the process is nearing completion and the selected candidate is expected...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

Board Extends New Contracts to District Leaders; Goals Set for Next Two Years

Grant Gravagna, News Editor April 22, 2013

At their Feb. 25 meeting, the Beachwood Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution stating their intent to rehire Beachwood City Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard Markwardt to his current position...

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