Blog Entries - 2022
Notice of December Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at 7 PM. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting on YouTube. Click to view agenda: http://ow.ly/SmT150LZrst
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMECC Earns Outstanding Project Award
Here is some fantastic news to end the week! Little Miami Early Childhood Center has been awarded the honor of “Outstanding Project Award” in the Fall 2022 LEARNING BY DESIGN magazine Educational Facilities Design Awards! We are so proud that our
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBreakfast with Santa - December 10th
Save the Date! Breakfast with Santa is BACK at Little Miami High School on Saturday, December 10th! Bring the kids to meet Santa & enjoy a delicious breakfast spread. The window to purchase tickets online has closed, however tickets are
Blog Entry Synopsis End2023-2024 Academic Calendar Announced
Last week, the Board of Education approved Calendar Draft 4 to be the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar. After requesting feedback from staff and the community, Draft 4 was the overwhelming favorite. Thank you to everyone who contributed their feedback to the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of November Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting on YouTube. Click to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNational School Psychology Week
National School Psychology Week is November 7-11th, 2022, which is a fun, easy way to highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. We are proud to have five school psychologists in the district to assist our students and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndImportant Message for Our Panther Community
We would like to take a few minutes to share some important safety tips that we hope enlighten and empower your family. We understand it has gotten easier for kids to have access to items or substances that may be dangerous to them. With Halloween
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of October Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting on YouTube. Click to view
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSeeking 2023-2024 Academic Calendar Feedback
We would love our Panther families to give their feedback on the draft academic calendars for the 2023-2024 school year! Please share your thoughts & preference on draft calendar options. Calendar options are available in the Introduction section of the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFamily Engagement ThoughtExchange Results
Thank you for your recent feedback on our family engagement ThoughtExchange! Click here to view the results of the discussion. We will be working to find ways to integrate some of these suggestions into family engagement opportunities in the future! Stay
Blog Entry Synopsis EndOctober 3-7 is Safety Week!
Please be aware that there will be a large presence of first responders on our campuses next week, helping us celebrate Safety Week! During Safety Week, local first responders and other public safety professionals will visit our buildings to teach important
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM Experiencing Phone Disruption-UPDATED*
UPDATE: (9/30/2022) Phone service has been restored to all Little Miami buildings. If you need to contact your student’s building via phone, contact information is below: Little Miami High School - (513-899-3781) Little Miami Middle
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of September Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022. A Calendar Hearing will take place prior to the start of the meeting, beginning at 7 PM. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRegistered Nurse Needed at LMPR
Join the LM Team!! We are hiring for a RN position at Little Miami Primary, working with 2nd and 3rd grade staff & students. This position is family-friendly & FUN, as the contract includes 182 days per year, with daily hours of 8:20 am - 3:50
Blog Entry Synopsis End2022 Quality Profile Now Available
We are so excited to share the 2022 Little Miami Quality Profile with our community! This document intends to share a more comprehensive look at the high-quality education and services we provide at Little Miami, capturing important pieces of our learning
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFamily Feedback Requested
We are looking for new ways to increase family engagement across the district! We would love to host family engagement and education opportunities. Please click here to share topics you may be interested in learning more about or scan QR code in the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPower Outage Impacting 4 LM Buildings
UPDATE 9/15 3:58 PM Duke Energy has updated the time of power restoration to 6:15 PM. LMHS Conferences will go on as scheduled. _______ ORIGINAL POST: Due to a traffic accident in the area, there is currently a power outage impacting Little Miami
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPatriot Week is September 6th-9th!
September 6th-9th is Patriot Week at Little Miami! In addition to various educational elements and activities explaining civic duties and patriotism at each building, students in PK-Grade 8 will be participating in a themed Spirit Week! Students will also
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFirst Responder & Military Recognition Game
Little Miami Local Schools would like to formally invite all local active/retired first responders and military members to attend & be recognized during the pregame ceremony at the Friday, September 2nd Home Football Game vs. Turpin. The September
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAugust Board of Education Meeting Notice
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting on YouTube. Click
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMPR and LMECC Buses Running Late 8/18
All buses have departed the LMPR and LMECC campuses and are on their routes transporting students home. Please be aware that buses are running approximately 35 minutes late this afternoon, August 18th. We thank you for your patience as our
Blog Entry Synopsis End2022-2023 Safety & Security Updates
The safety and security of our Panthers will always be our top priority. As such, Little Miami has implemented a series of safety improvements and updates over the summer. While the details of our safety plans and specific elements related to our buildings
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami Launches Visitor Management System
With just days until the start of the 2022-2023 school year, there a few items we would like to bring to your attention. We are excited to announce that we have installed a new visitor management system, called SchoolSafeID, in every Little Miami building.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdate Secure Online Portal
There are two very important school preparation in this message. Please read this message in its entirety so that you are aware of all relevant information. First, it is time to complete your student’s annual update of the Secure Online Portal. If
Blog Entry Synopsis EndIDEA Parent/Stakeholder Meeting Date Announced
Little Miami is hosting the 22-23 IDEA Parent/Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, September 8th from 1:00-2:00 PM at Little Miami Central Office, located at 95 E. US 22&3 Maineville, OH 45039. The purpose of this meeting is to provide parents and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPK-5 2022-2023 Class Placement Information
PK-Grade 5 Class Placement Lists will be mailed to your home by the second week of August. Please be aware that while you may be able to see your student’s class placement in ProgressBook or PaySchools Central, these placements may continuously be
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of July Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting on YouTube. Click
Blog Entry Synopsis End22-23 Transportation Enrollment Forms Available
The 2022-2023 Little Miami Transportation Enrollment Forms are now available online at https://bit.ly/BusEnrollForm22-23. Little Miami families are only required to fill out the Transportation Enrollment Form if their student is being transported to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBoard Meeting Date Change
DATE CHANGE: Due to scheduling conflicts, the monthly meeting of the Little Miami Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, July 19th at 7 PM at Central Office. The meeting agenda will be made available on Sunday and will be accessible on our website,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndImportant Message for Our Panther Community
It is with absolute heartbreak and deepest sorrow that we share the news of the untimely passing of beloved Little Miami Middle School custodian Robin Gredig on July 5th while at work. We are devastated by this tragedy and send our most heartfelt condolences
Blog Entry Synopsis End22-23 Free and Reduced Applications Now Available
Free & Reduced Meal Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now available! You can sign up via PaySchools Central or download the paper application. Please keep in mind that Free & Reduced applications are more than just
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of June Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting on YouTube. Click
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRequest for Proposal - Asphalt Repairs
Little Miami Local Schools Request for Proposal (RFP) Asphalt Repairs The purpose of this REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) is to select a vendor to provide asphalt repairs to the 5 district parking lots and roads. Requests for information related to this RFP and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPanther Hearts are with Uvalde
In light of the tragic event out of Texas, we wanted to share a message directly with our families. Little Miami weeps with the community of Uvalde, Texas and sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all who are impacted by this unspeakable
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSummer Meal Opportunities
While Little Miami Local Schools is not hosting a summer meal program on our campuses, we are grateful to share a local opportunity for our community members. Kings Local School District, in partnership with South Lebanon Community Center/Joshua’s
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of May 2022 Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUPDATED - Phone Lines Now Restored
UPDATE - 11:58 AM May 20, 2022
All LM phone services have been restored as of 11:58 AM. If you need to contact your student's building via phone, you are now able to do so.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndImportant Food Services Info for '22-'23 Year
For the past two years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has offered waivers to Child Nutrition (CN) Programs across the United States, allowing these programs to offer all students breakfast and lunch, at no charge. These waivers will
Blog Entry Synopsis End2022-2023 Registration
While one school year draws to a close, we are already thinking about the next! If you will be registering a new student for the 22-23 school year, help ensure a smooth start by enrolling them by July 22nd, 2022. General Registration for the 2022-2023 school
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNew Family Welcome Date Announced
Save the Date!! Little Miami will host the annual New Family Welcome event on Thursday, July 21st at Little Miami High School (3001 E US 22&3, Morrow, OH 45152) from 5-8 PM. After a brief welcome program, families are welcome to tour their student’s
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami PTO Space Adventure Carnival
The PTOs from LMECC, LMPR, and LMES are excited to host a fun evening at the Carnival for students and their families! This "Space Adventure" Carnival will feature games, prizes, food & fun! Where: Little Miami Primary School When: Saturday, May
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of April 2022 Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting
Blog Entry Synopsis EndProject Excellence Award Winners
Congratulations are in order for two outstanding LM educators - Brandy Phillips (Little Miami High School Counselor) and Nicole Dunigan (Little Miami High School and Middle School Spanish Teacher) who have been named the 2021-2022 Little Miami Project
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarren County ESC Governing Board Vacancy
Warren County Educational Service Center (WCESC) is seeking qualified and interested candidates to fill a vacancy on their Governing Board in accordance with Board Policy 0145. The duration of this vacancy will be through December 31, 2023 which will
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMPR and LMECC Buses Running Late
LMPR and LMECC Buses will be running 15-20 minutes late transporting students home this afternoon, March 23 due to the Tornado Warning that went into effect near/at the time of student dismissal. At the time of the Tornado Warning, students were brought
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFine Arts Festival to Be Held May 14th
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Little Miami Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, May 14th at Little Miami High School. The Festival will showcase musical performances & art exhibits featuring the talents of our Panthers, with fun “bonus
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of March 2022 Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM Transportation Unable to Access Thornton Grove
UPDATE 7:04 AM: Little Miami Transportation is now able to access the Thornton Grove subdivision after the Shelter in Place order issued by local law enforcement was lifted and will continue transporting students. Thank you for your patience
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdated CDC Guidance - Feb. 25
Last Friday, February 25th, the CDC released updated guidance regarding lifting masking requirements on public school transportation. In alignment with this guidance, all Little Miami students and staff are no longer required to wear masks when utilizing
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of February Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting
Blog Entry Synopsis End2022 Annual Report Available Online
The 2022 LM Annual Report is now available online and we are so excited to share some of the great things that have happened across the district this year! Our district is growing and changing in many ways, but our dedication to our incredible Panthers
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM Closed February 7
Little Miami Local Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, February 7th, 2022 due to remaining icy conditions on the district's back roads and at LM facilities, including parking lots and buses. LM Maintenance worked tirelessly throughout the weekend to ready LM
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCelebration of Life in Honor of Quinn McGuire
It is with deepest heartbreak that we share the news of the passing of one of our beloved Panther students, Quinn McGuire. Quinn was a cherished member of our Panther Pride and his joyful spirit and smile will be missed greatly. Little Miami Local Schools
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBengals Spirit Week at LM!
Little Miami Schools is rooting our Cincinnati Bengals to victory by hosting a charitable spirit week from February 7th-11th. Help cheer on the Bengals and make a difference in our local community by participating in the FUN! Below are the themes for each day as well at the causes supported at each building.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM Schools Closed 2/4
All Little Miami school buildings will be CLOSED on Friday, February 4th, 2022 due to hazardous road conditions and inclement weather. There will be no remote learning for students as the district will utilize a calamity day. Little Miami Schools will not be
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami Schools CLOSED 2/3
All Little Miami school buildings will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 due to potentially hazardous road conditions and forecasted inclement weather. There will be no remote learning for students as the district will utilize a calamity day. Little
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM on 90-Minute Delay January 28th
Little Miami Local Schools will be on a 90-Minute Delay today, January 28th, 2022. 90-Minute Delay Building Start Times LMHS Student Day Begins: 8:40 AM (1st period starts - No ETEH) LMMS Student Day Begins: 8:55 AM LMES Student Day
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNominate a Great Teacher! Call for Project Excellence Nominations
The Project Excellence Committee of the Area Progress Council of Warren County, Inc. seeks to recognize and honor excellent teachers within the public schools in Warren County. We ask your assistance in identifying exceptional educators who demonstrate
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdated COVID-19 Guidance
Good afternoon Panther Families, As we continue moving forward through the ever-present changes and challenges that accompany living with COVID-19, we thank you for your cooperation and ask for your continued patience and support as we adjust to the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMPR and LMECC Buses Running Late
Due to the weather conditions, please expect LMPR and LMECC buses to arrive at their drop off locations later than usual. While we do not have an approximate time of arrival for each bus, please know our drivers are doing their best to transport students home
Blog Entry Synopsis EndImportant LM Update - Social Media Engagement
Over the past few years, the comment section of many Little Miami social media posts has become a place that is often filled with language that diminishes and clouds the message originally shared. While our social media pages are a public space,
Blog Entry Synopsis End2022-2023 Academic Calendar Approved
Mark your calendars Panther Families - the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar has been released! This calendar was approved at the January 25th Board of Education Meeting after giving LM staff & the community time to reflect on two draft calendar options and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWe Want to Hear From You! How Can We Improve Communication?
Little Miami is now utilizing an innovative communications tool to engage with the community & gather public feedback! ThoughtExchange allows the community to give insight and perspectives to LM administration that will help us gauge outreach success and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of January Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at Central Office. We will also be livestreaming the meeting
Blog Entry Synopsis EndInformation about Week of January 18th
As a reminder, Little Miami Schools will be closed Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 18th. Students in Grades PK-8 will return to in-person learning on January 18th. Little Miami
Blog Entry Synopsis End2021 Elected Board Members Sworn In
On Tuesday, January 11th, Mrs. Mary Elmer & Mrs. Bobbie Grice were sworn into service on the Little Miami Board of Education. This is Mrs. Elmer’s first term on the Board and Mrs. Grice’s fifth! Thank you to all of our Board members for their
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRuby S. is the LMPR Spelling Bee Champion!
Little Miami Primary held its annual Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 11 featuring qualifying students from each classroom. After nine rounds of challenging words, Ruby Speed took home the top prize with the spelling of her final word,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami CLOSED 1/12-1/14
All Little Miami buildings will be CLOSED for the rest of the week – January 12th through January 14th due to staffing shortages at Little Miami Transportation. These days will be considered “calamity days” and no remote instruction or
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of Board of Education Organizational Meeting
The Little Miami Board of Education will meet at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, January 11th for an Organizational Meeting followed by a Special Meeting for the Board to engage in a work session. A Tax Budget Hearing will precede the Organizational Meeting and will
Blog Entry Synopsis EndProgressBook Mobile App Now Available!
With the Frontline ProgressBook Parent /Student mobile app, students and their families can track grades, view homework assignments, monitor attendance, and more! Check out this video for an overview: Frontline ProgressBook Parent/Student App
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSeeking Helpful Substitute Aides
Spread the word! Come join the LM team! If you love to work with kids & enjoy a flexible schedule, Little Miami could use your talents! As a LM Substitute Aide working with students or serving as an aide who works more closely with teachers, you are able
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