
Loveland Photographer Tom Allen took this photo this morning at the canoe livery in downtown looking south over the Little Miami.

From the Loveland School Web Site:
Please be aware the Loveland City School District will conduct a TEST of the alert notification system Monday, Oct. 19.
This TEST will contact the phone numbers and email you selected for the School Alerts system when you completed your Emergency Medical Form. The district utilizes the School Alerts system in the event of an emergency or closing; this system has the capability to distribute email, text, and voice message alerts. Click here for additional background on our School Alerts system.

From the Loveland School District FaceBook page:
The district is in the process of installing new computer systems at Loveland High School (LHS). Thursday, Oct. 15, during the installation process a software issue inadvertently enacted the alarm and caused the automated police notification system to be activated. The Loveland Police Department – per procedure – responded immediately, and LHS was placed on lock down.
Based on the information we had when this happened, the following message was distributed via district social media, and was posted to the LHS website:
Tiger Family: We want you to be aware that the Loveland Police Department responded to the high school due to an automated alarm. The alarm went off due to a test that was being conducted. It placed the school in lock down for a brief period of time. There is no emergency. All students are safe. Posted Thursday, Oct. 15.
“We understand how upsetting this may have been for many members of our Tiger Family, including our students and parents,” said Loveland Superintendent Chad Hilliker. “We sincerely apologize for any anxiety that this situation caused, and if you have any specific concerns please feel free to contact me.”

King Alfred Daffodil bulbs that are available at the Garden Swap and Plant Exchange. The event happens at the school, located at 927 O’Bannonville Road just east of downtown Loveland, Ohio. More information can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/events/451886138321704/
Join CMH Montessori School for their very first Garden Swap and Plant Exchange. The event is happening at the Loveland school on Saturday, October 17th from 10 AM untill 1 PM.
Do you have bulbs that need dividing, or perennials that need to be split, or extra flower pots, trowels or gardening gloves? Join CMH School and bring your extra plants, bulbs or supplies to trade for brand new treasures. Dig up your bulbs, place them in a paper grocery sack and label what’s inside.
The school is Located at 927 O’Bannonville Road just east of downtown Loveland, Ohio. More information can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/events/451886138321704/

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Bringing service to Loveland High School (LHS) and beyond – Senior Service Leaders spent Friday, Sept. 25, engaged with leaders from across the region at the University of Cincinnati for the 18th Annual Mayerson Foundation Student Service Leadership Workshop.
“This is an opportunity for our Tigers to learn about leadership skills and service opportunities that are available around the city,” said LHS Teacher Bre Sambuchino. “This is important training for our Senior Service Leaders who will be instrumental in our upcoming Senior Service Day – when the entire senior class will be actively engaged in giving back to our Loveland and Cincinnati community.”

LECC students experience the sights and sounds of Little Red Riding Hood – thanks to the PTA!

Loveland, Ohio – Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) students got to embrace the big, bad wolf Monday, Sept. 28, as the story of Little Red Riding Hood made its way to the stage. The Cincinnati Children’s Theater/Art Reach presented the well-known play to kindergarten and preschool students – all thanks to the PTA!
“An experience like this really brings book characters to life for our students,” said LECC Principal Kyle Bush. “We are so grateful to our supportive parents for enhancing the learning environment with productions like this.”

Test times reduced
Three words that when put together offer a simple summary for what was a school year loaded with complex conversations amongst school administrators, state legislators and – possibly most significantly – countless concerned parents… many from right here in Loveland. During the 2014-15 school year, we worked collectively as advocates for our students, and the result was positive change.[quote_right]Should you have any questions, as always, I’m happy to meet with you.[/quote_right]

PARCC testing, which was at the center of the concerns, is gone, and in its place is AIR – our original vendor for state tests when we administered the OAA and OGT. The test time is now reduced to just one testing cycle and a reduction in the amount of time students are being assessed. As both an educator and parent I am pleased with the progress we have made. It is my strong belief that all parents should allow their students to participate in statewide assessments this year. My own daughter will be taking the third grade assessments; it will give me an opportunity to see how she compares to her peers both locally and statewide.
While together we have made positive progress – the task is not complete.
[quote_left]All students deserve our attention. All students deserve our best. All students deserve our advocacy.[/quote_left]As the educational leader for this district, I continue to advocate for students. My promise to you is to stay in contact with our elected officials to continue to engage in conversation about doing what is best for all students. I will continue what has been groundbreaking work with other superintendents to communicate the outstanding work we accomplish in our classrooms. As school leaders we began discussing our concerns with the limited scope the state report card information provided to parents, and from those discussions the Quality Profile – which is now used in 60 districts across the state of Ohio – was born. And I will continue to advocate as part of the Alliance for Higher Quality Education’s Accountability Task Force to help address the concerns over state testing.
Each year there are areas of improvement in education that need to be shared with our elected officials. This year the Greater Cincinnati School Advocacy Network has had multiple conversations with legislators about the need for charter school reform. Currently, House Bill (HB) 2 has made recommendations to improve the oversight for charter schools. As your educational leader, I am advocating for the same accountability of for-profit charter schools as our public school districts have experienced to ensure as a state we maintain a high quality education for all students in Ohio.
All students deserve our attention. All students deserve our best. All students deserve our advocacy.
Should you have any questions, as always, I’m happy to meet with you.
Dedicated to the future of our students,
Chad Hilliker
Loveland City School District
Superintendent

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