Superintendent's Office
August 12, 2025
Dear Cougar Community,
We are ready to get another fantastic year started here at Van Wert City Schools! At VWCS, we’re always working to make sure every student feels supported and cared for.
One way we build a strong Cougar Culture is through the R-Factor, which focuses on the simple but powerful formula: E + R = O.
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E stands for Event—something that’s often out of our control.
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R is our Response—something we can control.
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Together, they create the O, or Outcome.
This mindset helps students make good decisions, build essential life skills, and set themselves up for success, both in school and beyond.
Thank you for your continued support of everything we do. Be sure to check out our latest Quality Profile to see all the exciting things happening in our schools!
Press on and let's have a great school year. GO COUGARS!
Warmest regards,
Mark Bagley
Superintendent of Van Wert City Schools
Listen to Mr. Bagley on The Wired Educator Podcast
The Wired Educator Podcast, Episode 260: Leading with Heart, Hustle, and Pride with Mark Bagley | By Kelly Croy
This is the Wired Educator Podcast, Episode 260! I am so excited for you to hear this conversation. I’m sitting down with a good friend, a colleague, and a truly great leader in Ohio: Mark Bagley, the Superintendent of Van Wert City Schools.
In this episode, we learn exactly what it takes to lead a district with authenticity and how to make a real difference in the lives of both colleagues and children. Mark is a “servant leader” in the truest sense of the word. Whether it’s picking up trash, helping in a classroom when there are no subs, or standing out at the bus hub every single morning, Mark leads from the trenches.
You are going to love this interview. Buckle up!
Office Staff
205 W. Crawford St.
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: 419-238-0648
Fax: 419-238-3974