Blog Entries - 2020
LMHS Will Remain in Remote Instruction Through Thanksgiving Break
Little Miami High School will continue remote instruction through Tuesday, November 24th. LM administration will continue to evaluate the safest option for LMHS as cases are reported and will inform students, parents, and staff if the remote
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSalem Township Spooktacular BOOk Fair
It’s time for our Scholastic SPOOKTACULAR BOOk Fair! Don’t be scared, grab a good BOOk!! The Book Fair (set-up in the 3/4 Gym) will run from October 7th through October 23rd. Students can purchase their favorite books during their
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM schools closed until April 3
At Little Miami Local Schools, the health, safety and well-being of students and staff are top priorities. With several confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) now in Ohio, district officials want to make sure to reinforce preventive safety
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSecond Semester Starts Monday, Jan. 4th
Second Semester starts next Monday, January 4th! Here is what you need to know: In-Person Students: Second Semester instruction will begin remotely for the week of January 4-8. In-person classes will resume on January 11. Please check Schoology frequently
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTis the Season for Giving!
Tis the Season for Giving! The LMJH Service Learning & Leadership class has been hard at work all semester learning about local non-profits and chose four organizations to support with donations. These service-minded students want to thank the community
Blog Entry Synopsis EndConstruction Update
Thanks to the support of the Little Miami community, students will soon have new and updated spaces in which tolearn and grow. By the start of the 2021-2022 school year, a new early elementary school will open its doors, as will additions and renovations to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM Spreads Holiday Cheer
Although celebrations look different this year, LM teachers, students and staff decided that the proper way to end First Semester was with a Holiday-themed Spirit Week! While different LM buildings featured different themed days, students were united in their
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAll LM Students on Remote Instruction Week of January 4
Out of an abundance of caution, all PK-12 students at Little Miami Local Schools will be on remote instruction effective Monday, January 4 through January 8, 2021. VLA students will be in remote instruction as normal. Students will return to the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of December Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and will be broadcast on Facebook Live. If you have a comment for the Board, please submit your comment
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMJH Back to In-Person Learning December 14-17
Great News Panthers! Students at Little Miami Junior High will be back in-person on Monday, December 14th! The phone and Internet disruption has been temporarily repaired. We are excited to see students back on Monday!
Blog Entry Synopsis EndVLA Device Return December 14-18
Is your VLA student returning to in-person learning for second semester? Device & charger return is NEXT week – December 14th-18th. Check out the questions below to learn if this device return applies to your student! Is your student returning to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHoliday Spirit Week - Salem Township
To ring in the Holiday Season, students are able to participate in a Holiday Spirit Week December 14th-17th! Check out the themed days for Salem Township below: December 14th - Holiday Sock & Accessories Day December 15th - Holiday Sweater Day December
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMJH On Remote Instruction December 11
Students at Little Miami Junior High will be on remote instruction again tomorrow, December 11, 2020 due to the continued Internet & phone outage in the building. Students will follow regular bell schedule. LMJH Teachers will also be working remotely
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMJH On Remote Instruction December 10
Students at Little Miami Junior High will be on remote instruction again tomorrow, December 10, 2020 due to the continued Internet & phone outage in the building. Students will follow regular bell schedule. LMJH Teachers will also be working remotely
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdated Quarantine Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new quarantine guidance for those who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. The CDC has provided additional options that may shorten the length of quarantine for those possibly
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMJH On Remote Instruction December 9
Students at Little Miami Junior High will be on remote instruction December 9, 2020 due to the Internet & phone outage in the building. Students will follow regular bell schedule. LMJH Teachers will also be working remotely tomorrow in order to provide
Blog Entry Synopsis EndYour Voice Can Help Move the Fair School Funding Plan Forward
We need your voice to help secure a fair, transparent and rational system for Ohio school funding. By doing the simple task of contacting Ohio State Senate leaders, we can do our part to move the Fair School Funding Plan forward! The Fair School Funding Plan
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDonations for Local Non-Profits Needed
Mrs. Staton's Service Learning & Leadership class at Little Miami Junior High has been working all semester long to research and support the missions of local non-profits. This December, students will work to collect vital supplies for these groups.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami Schools Will Return to In-Person Learning Monday, Dec. 7
Little Miami students will return to in-person learning on Monday, December 7, 2020. We believe the best and safest place for our students to learn is at school. It is our goal to keep students in school as long as that is a safe option. All VLA students will
Blog Entry Synopsis EndALL PK-12 Little Miami Students Remote 11/30-12/4
The health and safety of our students, staff and the Little Miami community will always be our top priority. Please understand that we must make decisions on behalf of over 5,000 students and in an unprecedented environment, that may lead to change and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of November Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and will be broadcast on Facebook Live. If you have a comment for the Board, please submit your comment
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNo School for PK-6th Grade on November 20
Little Miami Pre-K through 6th Grades will be cancelled Friday, November 20. Little Miami has determined that teacher absences and substitute shortages will exceed our ability to provide safe and adequate supervision & instruction for our students, and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMJH In-Person Students Move to Remote Instruction Through 11/24
Little Miami Junior High in-person students are moving to remote instruction effective Friday, November 20 through Tuesday, November 24, 2020. The LM Tech Department will be on-site at the Junior High tomorrow to address device issues and assist with
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRemote Learning Expectations & Helpful Tips
While the goal of Little Miami is to remain learning in-person as long as that is a safe option, we must be prepared in case there is a need to move to remote instruction or if your student is quarantined. To assist in making learning at home as successful as
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCelebrating a Virtual Veterans Day
Even though we could not have our beloved Veterans in the buildings this year to celebrate, LM students still made sure to honor them in special ways. Happy Veterans Day to all who have served or are serving! Thank you! At Butlerville, students decorated the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMHS Moves to Remote Learning 11/11-11/13
Little Miami High School is moving to remote instruction effective tomorrow, 11/11/2020 through Friday, 11/13/2020. All other buildings will report to in-person school as normal. All High School & Junior High extracurricular and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBoard of Education Special Meeting
FYI: The Little Miami Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 PM at Central Office. Click here to view the agenda.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMeals for Thanksgiving Break
Thanks to our hard-working Food Services team, we will be offering FREE school meals for the Thanksgiving Holiday Break for families that would like them. Deadline to sign up is next Saturday, Nov. 14th! Please follow the links below for more information
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHow the Tech Department Keeps Us Connected
Staying connected while being apart has become an essential in this COVID-19 world. While connecting online seems as easy as turning on the power button, there is an entire team of hardworking tech professionals working behind the scenes to make sure
Blog Entry Synopsis EndIssue 12 Passes- Thank You Voters!
Thank you to the voters and supporters of Little Miami for passing this much-needed levy renewal! This passage will allow the district to continue to collect the same amount of annual revenue it has done since this renewal was originally approved in 2011. It
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFeeding Little Miami Students for Success
COVID-19 has enhanced many challenges throughout the community. However, here at Little Miami, our team of dedicated and child-focused staff members are always looking to take their abilities one step further. Food Services Director, Mrs. Rachel Tilford, and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBoard of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 27th at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and will be broadcast on Facebook Live. See the agenda HERE.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBringing Social Emotional Learning into the Classroom
2020 has shown all of us just how important mental health is to our success in life, at home, and at work/school. Recognizing that self-care is vital to mental health and wellness, Little Miami wanted to find a way to supporting teachers and staff in their
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami High School Wins 2020 College Success Award
We are proud to announce that LMHS has received GreatSchools.org’ 2020 College Success Award! The College Success Award recognizes and celebrates high schools, like ours, that demonstrate excellence in ensuring students are prepared to succeed in
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFree Meals Extended Through End of 2020-2021 School Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending flexibilities to allow free meals to continue to be available to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year. This unprecedented move is part of USDA’s unwavering commitment
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRain Barrel Art Project - Congrats to Art Teacher Amy Ehlers!
Our LM Art Teachers are true artists! 3rd and 4th grade Salem Township Art Teacher Amy Ehlers was selected for a third year to participate in the Cincinnati Zoo's Rain Barrel Art Project. This project was created as a way to promote the use of rain barrels
Blog Entry Synopsis End2nd Semester VLA/In-Person Learning
As indicated prior to the start of school, LM students have the option of changing learning platforms (VLA or in-person) at semester break. Students who are satisfied with their current learning platform do not need to do anything to remain in that
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMeals Purchased Before September 8 Reimbursed
Great news hungry Panthers! All meals purchased during the 2020-2021 school year, prior to September 8, will be reimbursed to your student’s lunch account balance. This reimbursement only applies to breakfast and lunch meals and does not include snacks
Blog Entry Synopsis EndJoshua’s Place Donates LM Water Bottles for Every K-4 Student!
It truly takes a village! Here in the Little Miami community, we are thankful to partner with so many generous groups who are always ready to jump in and help support our students. After identifying the need for student water bottles in Little Miami K-4
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCOVID-19 Dashboard Now Online!
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Governor DeWine issued a new general health order that provides mandatory requirements for school operations and reporting of COVID-19 data for both parents and school officials. Parents or guardians of students, and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAll students to receive free meals thru December
All Little Miami students will receive free school meals beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, thanks to recent action taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. All students in all buildings will be offered school breakfast and school lunch at no charge. The menu
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMore mental health support available for students
Little Miami has increased the level of mental health services available to students this year, recognizing that many young people are in need of support in navigating an increasingly complex world. Little Miami now has three full time mental health
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFamilies need to update immunizations
Ohio law requires that students returning to school be up-to-date with their immunizations. Students have 14 days from the start of school to update these immunizations, but many families are behind on their wellness visits due to COVID-19. Mercy
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRemote learning for unexpected closures
Little Miami has worked very hard to make sure students and staff can return to – and stay in – our buildings this school year. Little Miami has also tried to be clear with students and staff that there is some risk returning to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM pushes school start dates back to Aug. 24, 26
Little Miami Local Schools has announced that it will be pushing back the opening dates of school for the 2020-2021 school year by one week. The first day of school for grades 5-12 will now be Monday, Aug. 24. The first day for grades PreK-4 will be
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM announces plans for 2020-2021 school year
Little Miami Local Schools recently released its draft plans for returning students to Little Miami buildings for the 2020-2021 school year. The Return to Learn draft plan provides for two options for Little Miami families: Face-to-face instruction in LM
Blog Entry Synopsis EndYear-end pick up plan for Salem families
Year-end dates have been announced for Salem Twp. Elementary School. During the week of May 18, student item pick-up will be scheduled based on the child’s homeroom teacher. Pick up times are the same each day (9 to 11 a.m., 1-3 p.m. and 4-7
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNew calendar drops delayed starts, staggers first day of school for '20-'21
Regular 90-minute delayed starts for teacher in-service are now a thing of the past at Little Miami after the Board of Education approved a modified calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. On Feb. 26, the Board also approved a staggered start to the coming
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM Schools on 90-min delay Feb. 28
Little Miami Local Schools will operate on a 90-min delay for Friday, Feb. 28 due to inclement weather and slick roadways. Students will begin their school day 90 minutes later than the typical day and morning bus service will run on a 90-minute delay as
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM Schools on 90-min delay Feb. 27
Little Miami Local Schools will operate on a 90-min delay for Thursday, Feb. 27 due to inclement weather and slick roadways. Students will begin their school day 90 minutes later than the typical day and morning bus service will run on a 90-minute delay as
Blog Entry Synopsis EndVolunteers needed for Junior Achievement
Parent and community volunteers are needed at grades 1 through 4 to help Little Miami students learn about economics and the career world through the Junior Achievement program. What is Junior Achievement? Junior Achievement is
Blog Entry Synopsis EndValentine's Day Fun!
Students at Salem Township Elementary got a sweet send-off to a long weekend during their in-school Valentine's Day party.
The Salem Twp. PTO sponsored several fun activities in the gym for all students to enjoy. Check out the photo gallery below!
Blog Entry Synopsis End2 Salem teacher receive DKG grants
Two teachers at Salem Township Elementary School have been awarded special project grants from a local organization of women educators. Audra Westbeld-Quinlan and Kelsey Marlow recently received two Chromebooks each at a value of $200 apiece from the Alpha
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM Schools closed Friday, Feb. 7
Little Miami Local Schools are now closed for Friday, Feb. 7 due to inclement weather and slick roadways.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSalem Elementary, LM receive Momentum Awards
Salem Twp. Elementary School recently received recognition from the Ohio Department of Education for helping students grow even beyond state achievement goals. This is the second year Salem Twp. received ODE’s Momentum Award for straight As on all
Blog Entry Synopsis End4th grade music program date changes
Get ready to enjoy vocal and instrumental music of all kinds at the Salem Twp. Elementary 4th grade spring music concerts. Concert dates and times are as follows: March 19 6:30 p.m.: Douglass, Higginbothan, Freeman, Moher, Milnickel 7:30 p.m.:
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNominate a teacher for Project Excellence
Is there a Little Miami teacher who has made a positive impact on you or a student you know? If so, nominate that teacher for Project Excellence, a program that aims to identify exceptional educators who demonstrate excellence in instruction or
Blog Entry Synopsis End6 LM schools earn Purple Star award
All six school buildings within the Little Miami Local School District were recently recognized for their commitment to serving students and families connected to the United States armed forces. On Jan. 15, the Ohio Department of Education announced the 94
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