Lancaster City Schools Receives Generous Donation for Driver's Education Program
Lancaster City Schools Receives Generous Donation
for Driver’s Education Program
March 11, 2026 [Lancaster, OH] Lancaster City Schools received a generous donation from Brad Hutchinson, owner of Company Wrench, and Buckeye Toyota last week in the form of a new 2026 Toyota Corolla to be utilized in the district’s driver’s education program.
In addition, $5,000 in scholarship funds was also donated to help cover the cost of the training program for eligible students through the Fairfield County Foundation.
“The car donation was Brad’s idea to help increase the number of students who could participate in our driver's education program,” said Superintendent Nathan Hale. “He worked closely with Brett Conrad at Buckeye Toyota to coordinate the purchase and donation of the vehicle. Each party donated $15,000 to make this project come to fruition.”
The Fairfield County Educational Service Center (ESC) at Lancaster High School offers a comprehensive driver's education program for students aged 15.5–17, featuring both 24-hour online or in-person classroom instruction and eight hours of behind-the-wheel training. The program costs $350, with scholarship opportunities available, and includes flexible scheduling for drives during evenings, weekends and summer. The curriculum was approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety in 2022.
“In Ohio, only 75 of the state’s 823 public high schools offer driver training courses in some form and Lancaster High School is one of them,” said Hale. “We are extremely grateful to Mr. Hutchinson and Buckeye Toyota for making the program even more accessible for our students.”
MEDIA CONTACT: Angela Krile, angela@krilecommunications.com
For information about Lancaster City Schools, visit www.lancaster.k12.oh.us.About Lancaster City Schools
Lancaster City Schools is a public school district in Lancaster, Ohio, serving approximately over 6,000 students across 10 schools, including preschools, elementary, middle, and high schools. The district is committed to providing a high-quality academic program that meets the needs of all learners at all levels. Guided by the mission statement, “The Place to Be for Learning, Caring, Succeeding,” Lancaster City Schools emphasizes social-emotional development, effective communication, and lifelong learning. The district's "Portrait of a Graduate" program prepares students for success beyond high school by fostering professional and personal growth.
