Blog Entries - 2024
Notice of November 19th Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also livestream the meeting on YouTube.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndVeterans Day 2024
Little Miami Local Schools is proud to honor all service men and women in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to the relatives of students and staff who have served in the United States Armed Forces who came out to our schools this week and last to be
Blog Entry Synopsis EndThanksgiving Lunch
On Wednesday, November 13th students at Little Miami Early Childhood Center, Primary, Elementary and High schools will enjoy Thanksgiving Lunch. The menu will include Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Dinner Roll
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of October 22nd Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also livestream the meeting on YouTube. To
Blog Entry Synopsis EndField of Flags to Return to Little Miami
For the second year in a row, LMMS & AFJROTC students will set up a field of American flags to honor America’s veterans. DAV’s Field of Flags empowers our community to set up fields of American flags to honor local veterans and raise
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of October 16th Special Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, at 6PM at the Little Miami Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and as always, the meeting is open to the public. To view the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndThree LM Students Achieve the Highest Girl Scout Junior Award
Congratulations to sixth graders Gracie Lucas, Elizabeth Stewart, and Katherine Taylor on achieving the highest Girl Scout Junior Award, The Bronze Award. The girls started the journey for their Bronze award by identifying a need in the community
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of October 16th Special Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, at 6PM at the Little Miami Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and as always, the meeting is open to the public. The agenda will be published 48 hours before the meeting.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNo Phone or Internet at Little Miami Transportation Office
A phone service interruption is currently impacting LM Transportation Office keeping all inbound and outbound phone calls from being made. There is also no internet at LM Transportation. Buses leaving LMPR and ECC are running late. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Blog Entry Synopsis End2024 Little Miami Homecoming Announcements
The 2024 Homecoming Parade will take place this Thursday, September 26, beginning at 6 pm! The parade will depart Mounts Park, make its way up 22&3, turn down Morrow-Cozaddale to the roundabout, and then onto LMHS/LMMS campus. The Band in Demand will be
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of September Board of Education Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also livestream the meeting on YouTube.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndChildhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month At Little Miami Schools, we stand in support of our students and families facing the challenges of childhood cancer. We honor the bravery of our students who are currently battling or have overcome
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 13th Home Football Game vs. Walnut Hills. If
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNo Outdoor Athletics Today from 2-7pm/ No Middle School Volleyball Tonight
ATTENTION: Good afternoon, LM Panthers, families and community members. Due to heat index conditions this afternoon, it has been determined that there will be no outdoor athletic activities permitted today between 2 and 7 PM. Any team(s) who change their
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of August 28th Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on August 28th 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also livestream the meeting on YouTube. To view
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami School District Achieves High Marks for Transportation Efficiency
The Little Miami School District is committed to providing the best education for our students. One such pillar of excellence is an efficient transportation department. Every school district in Ohio receives an efficiency ratio. A score of 1.0 is deemed
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAnnouncement: Notification System Changes
Attention LM Families, Yesterday, LMHS and LMMS families were notified about early dismissal via text and email. We've since learned that some didn't receive the alerts. Our new notification software was implemented this summer after the previous
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUPDATE: Water is Back on at LMHS and LMMS
The water is back on at the high school and middle school. Athletic events will be as scheduled tonight. School will resume tomorrow morning at the regularly scheduled times at both the high and middle school.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami Food Truck Rally
Little Miami Food Truck Rally is this Saturday from 3-8 pm at LMHS! There will be 15 Food Trucks along with three student bands playing live music to this event which is free entry. There will also be a Cornhole Tournament and there are still a few
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUPDATE: District Wide Photo Outage Has Been Fixed
UPDATE: All phones are back up and running Attention Families, We are still experiencing issues with phone calls district-wide. This is part of a multi-state system outage. We are working with our phone provider to resolve the issues. If you need to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndImportant Notice: Possible Bus Delays at the Start of the School Year
As we kick off the new school year at Little Miami Schools, we want to remind our families that there may be some delays with bus routes during the first few weeks. Our transportation team is working hard to ensure all routes run smoothly, but as we adjust to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBack to School
We are so excited for the 2024-2025 school year! Students in grades 6-12 kick off the year today and students in grades PK-5 to follow on Tuesday! We hope everyone had a fantastic summer with friends and family. The new school year marks the beginning of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSafety Drill
Attention, Little Miami Community: Today, our district will conduct a planned safety drill in collaboration with the Hamilton Township Police and Fire departments. You may notice an increased police presence around the high school, but please be assured that
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of August 14th Special Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, at 6PM at the Little Miami Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and as always, the meeting is open to the public. The agenda will
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSafety Drill
Attention, Little Miami Community: Today, at 8 a.m., our district will conduct a planned safety drill in collaboration with the Hamilton Township Police and Fire departments. You may notice an increased police presence around the middle school, but please be
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSafety Drill
Attention, Little Miami Community: Today, at 12:30 p.m., our district will conduct a planned safety drill in collaboration with the Hamilton Township Police and Fire departments. You may notice an increased police presence around the elementary school and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndImportant Health Reminder
Health Information Overview of Ohio Immunization Summary for School Attendance: KG students must submit immunization records. 7thGraders are required to have the DTap/DT Tdap/Td (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) vaccination and first dose
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of August 14th Special Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, at 6PM at the Little Miami Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and as always, the meeting is open to the public. The agenda will be published 48 hours before the meeting.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdate Secure Online Portal
It is time to complete your student’s annual update of the Secure Online Portal. If you are a brand-new student to Little Miami this school year (2024-2025), you DO NOT need to update the Portal, as your essential information was submitted at
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of July 23rd Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on July 23rd, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also livestream the meeting on YouTube. To view
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWe're Hiring! Join Our Panther Family.
Join Our Panther Family as a Registered Nurse at Little Miami Primary School! Are you a compassionate, dedicated, licensed Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of young students? Little Miami Primary School is excited to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWe're Hiring! Join Our Panther Family.
Little Miami is looking for dedicated and talented individuals to join our Panther family! We have a variety of positions available, including: Sub Drivers - contact [email protected] Special Education Aides - contact
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUPDATE: Executive Director of Human Resources
Darrell Yater Will Not Be Joining Little Miami Schools; Mrs. Pam Coates to Continue as Interim Director for the School Year Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr. Darrell Yater will not be joining Little Miami Local Schools as Executive Director of Human
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of June 25th Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on June 25th, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also livestream the meeting on YouTube. To view
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAnnouncement: New Director of Special Education
Little Miami School District is excited to welcome the newest member of our Panther family, Melissa Buckalew! Melissa joins us as our new Director of Special Education. With an extensive background in educational leadership, Melissa brings a
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAnnouncing the 2024 Little Miami Athletics Hall of Fame Class!
The Little Miami Schools' athletic department announced the 2024 Class for their Athletic Hall of Fame on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. In celebration of The District's sixth class, the 2024 Class will feature one former coach and six former standout Panther
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRetirement
With mixed emotions, we announce the well-deserved retirement of our Human Resources Executive Director, Mrs. Pam Coates. We can’t begin to express our deepest gratitude for her commitment and leadership to Little Miami Local Schools. On the evening of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of May 28th Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also livestream the meeting on YouTube.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSummer Meal Program
If the children in your household are currently receiving F/R meals at Little Miami Local Schools – they will automatically be eligible for a new program called Summer EBT (Sun Bucks) through the State. This summer program will help families buy food
Blog Entry Synopsis End2024 Commencement Information
It's almost time! The 2024 Commencement Ceremony is just a few days away and we want to remind you of some important details. Friday, May 17: Graduation Practice Little Miami High School Multi-Purpose Room at 8:00 a.m. Graduates MUST be on
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSeeking 2025-2026 Academic Calendar Feedback
We are requesting your feedback on the two proposed Academic Calendars for the 2025-2026 school year. You are able to view the calendars and vote for your preferred calendar by clicking here!
Blog Entry Synopsis End2024 Commencement Information
Class of 2024 and Families- It's almost time! The 2024 Commencement Ceremony is less than two weeks away and we wanted to remind you of some important details. Graduation Practice is FRIDAY, MAY 17TH, in the LMHS gym at 8:00 AM. Graduates
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of April 30th Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also livestream the meeting on YouTube.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndThe Little Miami Business Advisory Council will meet on Monday, April 29th.
Reminder! The Little Miami Business Advisory Council will meet on Monday, April 29th, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. BAC Quarterly meeting 4/29 @ 6:00 PM Panther Room at LM Central
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMPR Teacher Earns Project Excellence Award
Congratulations to Mrs. Jillian Ryan-Sanford, our second 2024 Project Excellence Award Winner. Jillian currently teaches third grade at Little Miami Primary. Each Spring, the Warren County Area Progress Council solicits nominations from parents,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFine Arts Festival to be Held on Saturday!
It's almost time! The 2024 Fine Arts Festival will be held at Little Miami High School on Saturday, April 20th from 8 AM-4:00 PM. This event has something for the entire family- from fun artistic activities, art displays, and performances from our
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNew Members "Tapped" for National Honor Society
We are so excited to share that 112 LMHS students have been “tapped” for membership into National Honor Society. Recently, current NHS members welcomed new members into the group with a "tapping" ceremony. Congratulations to all new members on
Blog Entry Synopsis EndApril is the Month of the Military Child.
LM would like to recognize our military-connected students this April during the Month of the Military Child (MOMC). These amazing children are strong, brave, proud of the service their family members have dedicated to our nation. We celebrate their
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLMHS Teacher Earns National Recognition
Congratulations to Casey Woodruff on being recognized by the national nonprofit Next Gen Personal Finance for his outstanding commitment to professional development in real-world personal finance topics! To date, Casey has earned 6 NGPF Certifications,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNational Merit Scholarship
Six LMHS students have qualified for the National Merit Scholarship. Congratulations to Colton Hirschauer, Colin Milligan, Elias Senter, Victor Willard, Jacob Woods and David Zarins on this amazing honor! We will find out this fall if they move on in
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAcademic Team Wins Back-to Back Regional Championship
The Little Miami Academic Team wins the OAC Southeast Regional Champions! Over the weekend, LM defeated Grove City, St. Charles, and Mason to win the title. This is a back-to-back regional championship and our sixth regional championship in the last
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLM ECC Teacher Earns Project Excellence Award
Congratulations to one of our 2024 Project Excellence Award Winners, Ms. Julia Lemmel! Ms. Lemmel currently teaches first grade at the Little Miami Early Childhood Center. She became a Panther in 2021. Each Spring, the Warren County Area Progress Council
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of March 26th Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also live stream the meeting
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of March 14th Special Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Thursday March 14th, 2024, at 5 PM at the Little Miami Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed. Topics to discuss are: Panther Success Academy Board
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of March 6th Special Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at 5PM at the Little Miami Central Office. The meeting will not be live-streamed, but as always, the meeting is open to the public. Click here to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRequest for Proposal - Bleacher Replacement
Little Miami Local Schools Request for Proposal (RFP) Bleacher Replacement Date: March 1, 2024 The purpose of this REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) is to select a vendor to provide bleacher replacement at LMHS. Mailing Address: Little Miami Local
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRequest for Proposal - District Asphalt Repairs
Little Miami Local Schools Request for Proposal (RFP) District Asphalt Repairs Date: March 1, 2024 The purpose of this REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) is to select a vendor to provide asphalt repairs in the district. Mailing Address: Little Miami Local
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRequest for Proposal - Little Miami High School Gym Floor Refinish
Little Miami Local Schools Request for Proposal (RFP) Little Miami High School Gym Floor Refinish Date: March 1, 2024 The purpose of this REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) is to select a vendor to provide services to refinish the high school gym
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRequest for Proposal - Little Miami Elementary School Roof Layover
Little Miami Local Schools Request for Proposal (RFP) Little Miami Elementary School Roof Layover Date: March 1, 2024 The purpose of this REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) is to select a vendor to provide a roof layover at the elementary
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNo School Monday April 8th, 2024
As you may know, on Monday April 8 we will be near the totality line of a solar eclipse. To ensure our staff and students have the opportunity to view the eclipse as they desire, we will be closing Little Miami Schools on April 8, 2024. We
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of March 6th Special Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at 5PM at the Little Miami Central Office. The meeting will not be live-streamed, but as always, the meeting is open to the public.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFine Arts Festival to be Held April 20th
Save the date! A Panther community favorite returns this Spring! The 2024 Fine Arts Festival will be held at Little Miami High School on Saturday, April 20th from 8 AM-4:00 PM. This event has something for the entire family- from fun artistic
Blog Entry Synopsis End2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open
Future Panther Cub Families this message is for YOU! Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. Get important information (including required documents needed for registration) at https://bit.ly/23-24KG. *Please
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of February 27th Board Meeting
This month's regularly scheduled Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education meeting is moving up an hour to accommodate people attending the meeting who also may want to attend the LM Boys Basketball Playoff Game at Lakota West. The game is at 7:30
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRetirement Announcement!
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the well-deserved retirement of our Director of Support Services, Gene Blake. As he embarks on a new chapter of his life, somewhere on a beach in Florida, we want to express our deepest gratitude for his commitment
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of February 14th Special Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, at 5PM at the Little Miami Central Office. The meeting will not be live-streamed, but as always, the meeting is open to the public. To view
Blog Entry Synopsis EndProject Excellence Nomination Window Open
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 EndJanuary 2024 Panther Pride Award Winners
At last night's board of education meeting, we celebrated some incredible Panthers! Congratulations to Greg Robinson, Lorri Lykins and Jason Whitaker on receiving a Panther Pride Award!
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of January 23rd Board Meeting
The Little Miami Local Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Panther Room at the Little Miami Central Office. We will also livestream the meeting
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNo School Today!
Little Miami Local Schools will be CLOSED today, January 19th, 2024 due to road conditions caused by the overnight winter weather. Central Office is also closed today. Today’s closure will be considered a “calamity day” and no
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami Academic Team Wins Again!
Over the weekend, the Little Miami Academic Team won its' second invitational tournament of the season by winning the Northmont Academic Challenge! The squad defeated Indian Lake, Tecumseh, Sidney, Anderson, CHCA and Walnut Hills to secure the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHydroponic Farm at Little Miami High School
Three Little Miami staff members and a handful of students use a hydroponic farm to grow produce inside a classroom. Alexis Faulkner, Lydia McWilliams, and Krista Parker built the hydroponic growth tower. This week, they got to harvest the first
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami Academic Team now ranked in the U.S. Top 100!
The new rankings are out, and Little Miami is ranked 91st in the nation! This is the team's highest-ever national ranking. This season, The Little Miami Academic Team is off to a fast start as it is 6-0. The most recent victory came at home against
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWinter Weather Preparedness
The winter weather season is here, so the time to be prepared is NOW! If a delay due to weather conditions is necessary, Little Miami will make an announcement via the SwiftK12 notification system (LM phone calls, emails & text messages), post on LM
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPreschool Registration is now open
Little Miami Preschool lottery registration is now open. Important Information: Students must be 3 years old by August 1, 2024, and be toilet trained. If your child turns 3 after August 1st, they aren't eligible for our preschool
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of Public Hearing and Board of Education Organizational Meeting
A Tax Budget Hearing will be held at 6:15 PM on Tuesday, January 9th. Following the hearing the Little Miami Board of Education will meet for an Organizational Meeting at 6:30 PM. Both meetings will take place at Little Miami Central Office (95 E. U.S.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLittle Miami Student Gets a Bus!
Little Miami Local Schools proudly presents 10th grader Kyrah Schade with Bus 28! In 2021, Kyrah emailed Little Miami Director of Support Operations Gene Blake, asking if she could buy Bus 28. She wrote in part, “I got a job for a reason; I
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