Grafton Midview Hot Stove

10/18/2026

Congrats to Midview Class A Wellintgton League Fall Ball Champions!

09/05/2026

🇺🇸 FINAL PARADE UPDATE: NEW LINEUP LOCATION + DAY-OF ENTRIES WELCOME! 🇺🇸

The Grafton-America 250: Hometown Spirit Parade is almost here—and we have an important update for participants!

📅 Saturday, September 5
📍 NEW LINEUP LOCATION: Reservoir Park
🕤 Lineup and check-in: 9:30 a.m.
🎉 Parade kickoff: 11:00 a.m.

Please report to Reservoir Park rather than the previously announced lineup location.

Still thinking, “We should be in that parade”? You still can! We will accept day-of entries at Reservoir Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. If you already know you’re joining us, please use the registration link attached to this post so we can plan the smoothest possible lineup.

Businesses, nonprofits, school groups, teams, clubs, community organizations, families, neighborhoods, classic cars and spirited citizens are all invited. Whether you walk it, ride it, roll it or decorate it, we would love to have you help fill Grafton with hometown pride!

🍦 Bon Appétit’s ice cream truck will be posted up with sweet treats available for purchase while participants wait for the parade to begin.

🏆 SPECTATOR-VOTED PARADE AWARDS

• Spirit of 1776
• Favorite American Classic Car
• Most Creative Entry
• Most Patriotic Entry
• Best Hometown Spirit
• Best Youth Group Entry
• Best “Built by Grafton” Entry
• People’s Choice Grand Champion

Parade entries will be featured on social media for community voting from September 6 through September 13.

🏆 Winners will be announced September 14, along with information about picking up their trophies.

Whether you’re joining the parade or cheering from the sidelines, help us make this once-in-a-generation celebration worthy of 250 years of American history—and filled with the hometown spirit that makes Grafton so special!

Register through the attached link or join us as a day-of entry at Reservoir Park. Please share and help spread the word!



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08/31/2026

Marco's Pizza Night for Midview Youth Soccer is Tonight! Let's Go Middies! Go To Marco's Tonight (Grafton location only)! Dinner is served!

08/23/2026

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The countdown to the first day of school is on, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back at our annual Back-to-School Rally!

All Midview families (grades PK-12) are invited to join us on Thursday, August 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Midview Middle School as we kick off the 2026-27 school year together!

From back-to-school information to family fun, you'll find:
📚 Teacher assignments for students in grades PK-6***
🎈 Bounce houses, face painting, balloon twisting, a dunk tank, Eaton Township Fire & Rescue obstacle course, athletic team games, and more
🚌 Back-to-school support from district departments, including registration, transportation, and food services
🎵 Live DJ
🚁 Helicopter landing (weather permitting)
🍔 Delicious food and treats from Manna Food Truck, Kona Ice, FranksnShakes, bRaised in the CLE, and Harbor of Hope
🤝 Information, resources, and opportunities to connect with local vendors, community partners, and Midview groups
✏️ Free school supplies through our Stuff the Bus supply drive, made possible by the generosity of our community

***Please note: Due to student privacy regulations, class lists will not be posted on buses this year. Instead, families attending the Rally can visit our class placement station to learn their child’s teacher assignment. Teacher assignments will also be available in PowerSchool for families who are unable to attend!

Rain or shine, we'll be celebrating both inside and outside Midview Middle School. We hope to see you there!

08/21/2026

🇺🇸 GRAFTON, THIS PARADE NEEDS YOU! 🇺🇸

Registration is officially OPEN for the Grafton–America 250: Hometown Spirit Parade on Saturday, September 5!

We’re calling on local businesses, community organizations, youth groups, churches, veterans, first responders, classic-car owners, families, neighbors—and anyone with a little hometown spirit—to join the celebration!

📍 Lineup begins at 9:30 AM
🎉 Parade steps off at 11:00 AM
🏆 Eight award categories—including the People’s Choice Grand Champion!

Decorate a float, shine up that classic car, gather your group, or dream up an entry that shows everyone what Grafton pride looks like. Big, small, simple, or spectacular—there’s a place for you in the parade!

✅ Register by August 25 for guaranteed inclusion.

👉 SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/UBK5Z4M2Wh5VgZpT6

Let’s fill Main Street with red, white, blue, and plenty of Hometown Spirit! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

07/22/2026

Come Cheer On GM Ohio Machine And Maintenance In The Class C Ohio Hot Stove State Championship Game Tonight! The game is at JB Firestone Park in Spencer at 6:15 pm.

07/21/2026

Congrats to the Ohio Hot Stove Class G State Runner Up GM Tommy's Team. They lost a great game 13-14 to the Cloverleaf Colts. Great Season Boys!

07/20/2026

COME OUT TONIGHT - Wellington Community Park @ 6pm State Championship Class G! Let's Go GM Tommy's Team!

07/19/2026

Congrats to Class G Grafton Midview Tommy's Team on your State SemiFinal Win! They play in the State Championship 7/20 at 6pm @ Wellington Community Park against the Cloverleaf Colts!