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Principal Matthew Bobola

Mr. Bobola joins Licking Heights after serving as Assistant Principal at Shanahan Middle School in Olentangy Local Schools, following previous leadership roles at both the middle and high school levels in Alliance City Schools. Throughout his career, he has focused on building positive school cultures, supporting student achievement, and strengthening systems that help every student succeed. A longtime educator, instructional leader, and coach, Mr. Bobola also serves on the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) Middle Level Committee. We are excited for him to lead Licking Heights Middle School into its next chapter.

Assistant Principal Evelyn Woods

Miss Evelyn Woods began her education career as a Health and Physical Education teacher. She graduated from West Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. In college, she played four years of basketball, two years of softball, and rounded out her eligibility with a season of volleyball. While teaching at Hubbard Middle School, she completed her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Westminster College. After four years at Hubbard, she went back to her Alma Mater, West Branch Local School District, where she served as a K-4 PE teacher for three years, and high school assistant principal for three years. Miss Woods has coached volleyball, basketball, and softball from pre-K students to Varsity teams!

Miss Woods joined Licking Heights in 2021 after relocating from Beloit, Ohio.

Assistant Principal Carlita Bell

Ms. Bell brings extensive instructional and administrative experience from Pickerington Local Schools, Tolles Career & Technical Center, and Columbus City Schools. Her expertise includes curriculum development, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), social-emotional learning, and creating positive school climates where students can thrive. Throughout her career, she has successfully led initiatives that strengthen student achievement, improve school culture, and support educators through professional development. We are excited to welcome her leadership and passion for student success to our middle school community.

Instructional Materials

Any person or group, having a legitimate interest in the operations of Licking Heights Local Schools, has the right to present a request, suggestion, or complaint concerning the educational program or the operations of the district. Requests must be put in writing and should be initially addressed to the building principal. Members of the public may also inspect instruction materials by requesting an appointment with the building principal. If the request, suggestion, or complaint relates to instructional materials such as books, textbooks, or other instructional aids used in the District, the information should include author, title, and sections objected to. This information will be forwarded to the district office and reviewed by an administrative committee.