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  • Award-winning: Loveland High School Teaching Professions Academy

    Award-winning: Loveland High School Teaching Professions Academy

    Award-winning LHS Teaching Professions Academy students with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria at the Educators Rising Conference.

    Andrea Conner is Director of Secondary Programs Loveland City School District

    By Andrea Conner

    Take 40 Loveland High School (LHS) students with a passion for education and a teacher with a vision to not only provide rich course offerings for students but also help develop future educators, and you have Loveland’s new Teaching Professions Academy (TPA). That’s right – in Loveland, we are teaching Tiger students how to become Tiger teachers for their future careers.

    This program, designed and instructed by Bre Sambuchino, gives our high school students the unique opportunity to make real-world connections between the curriculum and instructional strategies they study in this new class when they apply them to field-placement experiences within our district. From Loveland Elementary School to Loveland Intermediate School, TPA students get hands-on experience learning the different skills teachers must possess to be successful at the various levels of student development. TPA students work together to prepare real, vibrant lessons for our young Tigers – taking care and pride in representing their program with professionalism.

    A table-top sized tree quickly grew with various versions of what might be the best technique to use to create a tree that both captured the passion of the group while still making certain it was versatile enough to be transported.

    The pinnacle of the program’s successful first year was evident on March 15 when the TPA students and Ms. Sambuchino traveled to the EdRising Ohio conference at Ohio Dominican. TPA students participated in various speaking and lesson-planning competitions and worked as a group to create their chapter display with the theme “Where do we grow from here?” A table-top sized tree quickly grew with various versions of what might be the best technique to use to create a tree that both captured the passion of the group while still making certain it was versatile enough to be transported. “Their ideas continued to grow with the tree!” commented Sambuchino.

    The conference and the tree certainly delivered in true LHS TPA fashion! The tree won first place (chapter display), and LHS Senior Maddy Butts won second place in the STEM lesson planning and delivery competition teaching a robust “states of matter” lesson to her field placement class. She is now a National Qualifier, and she will be competing in Orlando, Fla., in June. In addition to these accolades, Loveland High School’s program was awarded as an Honors Chapter, one of 12 out of 64 total state chapters. The students, along with their award-winning tree, even made State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria’s Twitter feed!

    Success like this isn’t based on luck. It is the result of focused, strategic effort; the LHS TPA is the first of a series of Academic Pathways the Loveland City School District is developing to prepare our students for tomorrow, today. It is our mission, in action – and – it is award-winning.

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  • Loveland graduate Nick Jackson returns to LHS to offer message of love

    Loveland graduate Nick Jackson returns to LHS to offer message of love

    Freshmen class hear Nick Jackson’s #IAmSPEAKLOVE presentation

    It was a presentation for Tigers by a Tiger

    Loveland, Ohio – Tuesday, March 20, Loveland High School (LHS) freshmen heard a message of love from LHS Class of 1998 Graduate Nick Jackson. The #IAmSPEAKLOVE message has been presented to almost one million students internationally, and helps students focus on respect and positive student-teacher communication, mental health issues and awareness, and suicide, self-harm and bullying prevention.

    “This was a unique opportunity for our high school freshmen to hear from one of our own,” said LHS Counselor Jamie Gordon. “Mr. Jackson presents a powerful message with breakout sessions we knew would be a perfect fit for our district My Voice, My Choice campaign. We are so excited he was able to return back home to join us!”

    The belief that ‘Love Wins’ was birthed within the walls of Loveland High School.

    “Coming back to Loveland and speaking in the main auditorium was an absolute honor,” said Jackson. “My parents and the parents of my friends worked extremely hard for our families to afford the opportunities that Loveland has to offer. The belief that ‘Love Wins’ was birthed within the walls of Loveland High School, and during the presentation as a community we cried together, we laughed together and we – in unison – took one more step towards mental health and wholeness.” 

    The Loveland My Voice, My Choice campaign is designed to create a culture of kindness for students at all grade levels. Each year, each building in the district works to spread the My Voice, My Choice message in a variety of ways, including student recognition.

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  • Loveland Middle School Weekly Awards

    Loveland Middle School Weekly Awards

    7th Grade:

    Social Studies: Sage Bushstone

    Science: Kylie Poe

    English: Paul Hocker

    8th Grade: 

    Social Studies:  Carter Jerome

    Math: Jack Dowling & Maggie Norris

    Science: Yanni Kahrs

    English: Nick Williams

    Electives:

    Phys Ed/Health: Kyra Manske

    Foreign Language: Madison Conatser

    Fine Arts: Jeremiah Lachenman

    Music:  Jon Muir

    Staff:

    Louise Jordan, 8th Grade Math and Trisha Pitcher, 8th Grade ELA

    7th Grade:

    Social Studies: Paige Crowley 
    Science: Kemper Egan 
    English: Isabell Louis

    8th Grade: 

    Social Studies: Tyler Garrett 
    Math: Vlad Grienwald, Kyle Powell  

    Electives:

    Phys Ed/Health: Nick Schuler
    Foreign Language: Ella Clemons
    Fine Arts: Maaike Snider
    Music: Jack Dippold

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  • Granny turns school campus into community’s largest garden store for weekend sale that benefits school children

    Granny turns school campus into community’s largest garden store for weekend sale that benefits school children

    Volunteers were working hard Wednesday in preparation for the 15th Annual Plant Sale at the Loveland Primary & Elementary Schools

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    Join Granny’s Garden School on Saturday, May 5th from 7AM – 5PM and Sunday, May 6th from 9AM – 2PM for their 15th Annual Plant Sale at the Loveland Primary & Elementary Schools.

    Featuring a bountiful variety of Vegetables, Sweet & Hot Peppers, Hybrid & Heirloom Tomatoes, Herbs, and Annual & Perennial Flowers! (All priced the same as our growers charge locally with a portion of all proceeds going to the garden program.)

    To receive a coupon for a FREE Cherry Tomato plant for each child you bring to the sale, email Granny: roberta@grannysgardenschool.org

    Shop for plants and stay for other fun activities such as:

    • Rita Heikenfeld, Herbalist, will be at the Plant Sale Saturday, May 5th from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
    • FOOD TRUCKS: Caveman Crepes: Saturday: 9am – 1pm, Sunday: 9am – 1pm Serving Savory Sandwich & Sweet Dessert Crepes
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    *Rain or Shine!* 

    For more information, call (513) 324-2873 or visit www.grannysgardenschool.org. Check us out on Facebook: @grannysgardenschool

     

    Mission, Vision, Values– Granny’s Garden School develops and supports hands-on learning experiences for children through schoolyard-based garden and nature focused programs to help children experience nature, the satisfaction of growing their own food and to appreciate the simple pleasure of picking a flower.

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    Kids + magnifying glasses in the gardens = discovery

    Who we are – Granny’s Garden School is a non-profit organization that develops and manages garden and nature based programs on school grounds. We remove obstacles that often prevent schools from offering outdoor education by providing infrastructure, personnel, volunteers, integrated curriculum and …

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    Creating a Schoolyard Nature Garden

    What we do – Granny’s Garden School provides a complete package of services that include: Design, creation, installation, management and year-around maintenance of educational food and flower gardens, learning centers and nature trails on school grounds.  An educational package with …

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    It all started in Granny’s backyard.

    History – In 2002, years ahead of the school garden movement that is now sweeping the globe, a grandmother approached the principal at her grandchildren’s grade school in Loveland, OH and asked permission to create a garden on the school grounds. This was the beginning of Granny’s Garden School.

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    A lesson in the Sunflower Reading Room.

    Finances – Granny’s Garden School, though based on school grounds is not funded by the school district.  All services are provided free of charge to the district.  We are recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organized by the United States Treasury and funded by donations, grants.

     

     

     

  • LEAAD’s ‘Right Under Your Nose 2.0’ a success for parents

    LEAAD’s ‘Right Under Your Nose 2.0’ a success for parents

    Miami Township Police Chief Sue Madsen, Loveland Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse, and Loveland Police Chief Sean Rahe presenting at the Right Under Your Nose 2.0 event.

    By Johnnie Kanoza,

    Great success. 

    That’s the way participants of the Loveland Educating Against Alcohol & Drugs (LEAAD) Right Under Your Nose (RUYN) 2.0 event described the Sunday, March 11, informational session at Prince of Peace Church. Attended by Loveland parents and members of the surrounding communities, the event was designed as an educational opportunity for adults only, uncoveringthe hidden dangers that students face on a daily basis, including: substance abuse, violence, juvenile crime, technology, and risky behaviors.  

    The evening was kicked off by hearing a powerful, joint message from Loveland Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse, Loveland Police Chief Sean Rahe and Miami Township Police Chief Sue Madsen expressing their commitment of locking arms to make our communities safer as we face the drug epidemic through promoting awareness.  

    RUYN 2.0 educated us on several ways as parents we can help guide and lead our children. In these rapidly changing times where technology has become a key mode of communication, it is important to equip parents with information about what their students have access to. LEAAD Executive Committee Member and Loveland Middle School Assistant Principal Jayson Bruce did an outstanding job on sharing insight about different apps and aspects of social media, coaching parents that conversations with children around the potential dangers of technology and social media are as important as conversations around the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

    Loveland School Resource Officer Fred Barnes shared his knowledge on drug paraphernalia and use, along with telltale signs to look for in the bedrooms of our children. The “mock bedroom” display was a great way to bring his message together. Officer Barnes reminded us all the power of simply talking to our children, and even more importantly, always listening and knowing they are looking for guidance.  

    Speaker Beth Renner shared a powerful, personal story of loss as she talked about her son Zack, who lost his life to addiction. It was a poignant message filled with courage and her hope to impact one life as she continues to share her story.

    As the program coordinator of LEAAD, I want to offer a special and sincere thank you to Loveland’s Prince of Peace Church for allowing us to host our event in their beautiful facility, and to all of the community resources that made this such a great evening.  

    Johnnie Kanoza is the Program Coordinator for Loveland Educating Against Alcohol & Drugs

    As we move forward into spring, LEAAD’s mission is to continue leading, educating and promoting awareness about alcohol and drug abuse throughout the Loveland community. We are dedicated to providing the resources and tools to help keep our schools, neighborhoods and surrounding communities safe. Our hope is through events like this we will activate our community to take action, join together and stand united as one.

    More details on the event will be located on our LEAAD Facebook page, along with other events we will be participating in.  

    Our work is just getting started. There are many great things in the works for next school year. Stay tuned!

  • Loveland Middle School Weekly Awards

    Loveland Middle School Weekly Awards

    7th Grade:

    Social Studies: Marina Worley

    Science: Ty Harter

    Math: Kate Watson

    English: Caitlyn Adams

    8th Grade: 

    Social Studies: Nate Bayliff

    Science: Ben Wiegele

    Math: Luca Aquilino

    English: Claire Davis

    Electives:

    Phys Ed/Health: Knox Sarver

    Foreign Language: Quin Whalen

    Fine Arts: Maddy Fox

    Music: Anthony Cervantes

    Staff: 

    Jennifer Ramage, 8th Grade Science & Math

    7th Grade:

    Social Studies: Aidan Hook 

    Science: Tyler Oaks

    Math: Cole Kissick

    English: Carmen Noe

    8th Grade: 

    Social Studies: Macklin Allen

    Science: Olivia Tyra

    Math: Alex Salatin

    English: Brianna Chapin

    Electives:

    Phys Ed/Health: Jordan Powell

    Foreign Language: Kyle Becker

    Fine Arts: Mallory Hanna

    Music: Kate Watson

    Staff: 

    Kathy Dollenmeyer, Paraprofessional

     

  • [FREE EVENT] Loveland Music Boosters host world-renowned trumpet player Brad Goode

    [FREE EVENT] Loveland Music Boosters host world-renowned trumpet player Brad Goode

    Loveland, Ohio – World-renowned trumpet player, composer and educator Brad Goode will perform his music with the Loveland High School Jazz bands on Saturday, May 12. The free concert, held in the Loveland High School auditorium, starts at 7:30 PM and follows two jazz clinics offered by Goode during the day.

    Brad Goode has toured and recorded with the bands of many of jazz music’s great performers, including Von Freeman, Red Rodney, Al Cohn, Ira Sullivan and the Woody Herman Orchestra, to name only a few. He led his own orchestra in Chicago from 1985 until 1998, including a stint as leader of the house band at the famous entertainment venue Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. As cultural ambassador for former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Goode led jazz groups on tours of Asia and the Middle East. The Chicago Tribune named him one of the most influential Chicagoans of the 1980s for being a major catalyst in the revitalization of the Chicago jazz scene.

    For the past 20 years, Goode has primarily performed as a freelance lead trumpeter, working and recording with numerous ensembles. He has served on the faculties of several universities, among them the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. He is currently associate professor of jazz studies at the University of Colorado Boulder.

    For more information about the upcoming concert, contact Loveland High School Jazz Band Director Matt Holt at LovelandHighSchoolJazz@gmail.com.

    Listen to Brad Goode’s How deep is the ocean.

  • Loveland Middle School Weekly Awards

    Loveland Middle School Weekly Awards

    7th Grade:

    Social Studies: Courtney Haneline

    Science: Kendall Hubbell

    Math: Louise Vermeil

    English: Peyton Chronister

    8th Grade: 

    Social Studies: Jack Jewel

    Science: Gavyn Caney

    Math: Nicole Stocks

    English: Sara ViseHolman

    Electives:

    Phys Ed/Health: Avery Finley

    Foreign Language: Gracie Dillon

    Fine Arts: Mason Olesko

    Music: Nathan Schuler

    Staff: 

    Toni Lindblade, 8th Grade Language Arts

     

     

     

     

     

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  • [Exclusive Video] Loveland High School Spring Signing Day

    [Exclusive Video] Loveland High School Spring Signing Day

    Cade Spike • Paige Naber • Lindy Walker • Morgan Naber • Abbie Puchta • Tanner Miller • Adam Clark

    “It is an emotional experience for all involved,” said Loveland Interim Athletic Director Brian Conatser.

    Loveland, Ohio – In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV VIDEO Loveland High School Interim Athletic Director, Brian Conatser honored seven student-athletes on April  11 who committed to advance their educational and athletic careers to the next level during the LHS Athletic Spring Signing Day in the LHS Gym. Students were surrounded by family members, coaches, and friends as they announced their intentions and signed papers formalizing their intent.

    “It is an emotional experience for all involved,” said Loveland Interim Athletic Director Brian Conatser. “This is a moment many of these students have been working toward nearly their entire tenure as students, and these are the people who have cheered them on each step of the way. We are incredibly proud of what they have accomplished, and we wish them all the best.”

    The student-athletes who signed at the event included:

    • Adam Clark – Men’s Lacrosse,Cleveland State University
    • Tanner Miller – Volleyball, Thomas More College
    • Morgan Naber – Women’s Lacrosse, Kent State University
    • Paige Naber – Women’s Lacrosse, Mount St. Joseph University
    • Abbie Puchta – Women’s Lacrosse, Marietta College
    • Cade Spikes – Baseball, North Greenville University
    • Lindy Walker – Women’s Lacrosse, Transylvania University

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  • [VIDEO] The State of Our Schools

    [VIDEO] The State of Our Schools

    By Dr. Amy Crouse, Loveland Superintendent

    We promised a GIANT open house with students as your tour guides – and the State of Schools event certainly delivered! Students – at all grade levels – talking one-on-one about their learning around the three core district goals of Growth, Innovation and Care… student-musicians and student-artists celebrating their creativity… our Loveland student-athletes sharing their successes – all under one roof. It absolutely made my heart swell to see our kiddos informed, engaged and in charge of creating the futures they want to grow into!

    This event was the Loveland City School District, up close and very personal.

    It was also a reflection of work we have accomplished as a district to enhance the experience for our students as a direct result of the Destination Loveland Task Force meetings, when a group of Loveland parents, community members and business leaders joined our educators, staff and administrators in developing our future goals to create a world-class student experience.

    It is now time to take the work that group began to the next level with the Destination Loveland Task Force (DLTF) who will reconvene to continue the process of creating the future we want for our district. We will outline specific goals and timelines for achieving them. We will engage experts to lead us on this journey of growth. We will do it together. This is the work of our , and it is no small task that we are facing as a district.

    Our Tigers – the very students who spent that Thursday night sharing their academic Growth, their passion for Innovation, their ability to Care, their beautiful music, their sophisticated art, their spectacular athletic pursuits deserve the very best that we can provide them. Their future depends on it. We will not fail them.

    It is the Tiger way  

    In service to our Tigers

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