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Wishing Nancy Havener and Lisa Holcomb a Happy Retirement!

Oct 17, 2025 | District Updates

We are excited to congratulate Nancy Havener and Lisa Holcomb on their retirement from Rootstown Local Schools!

Lisa Holcomb has dedicated 30 years of service as a custodian, and Nancy Havener has contributed 12 years in the same role. Both Nancy and Lisa are also proud alumni of Rootstown, making their commitment to our school community even more special.

We sincerely thank them for their years of hard work, care, and dedication to our students, and we wish them all the best as they begin this new chapter of life!

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