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  • Granny’s Garden changing school garden model

    Granny’s Garden changing school garden model

    “Our new model requires less support staff and funding but will depend on greater participation from parents and the general community.”

    by Julie Whitaker

    Our mission and goals are the same at Granny’s School Garden: only our methods have changed. We will use the process of growing produce for the cafeteria to provide hands-on educational opportunities for first to fourth-grade students at Loveland Primary and Elementary Schools.
     
    Students will have the opportunity to plant, weed, harvest and be involved in the general upkeep of the gardens. Instead of individual classroom garden beds containing a variety of vegetables, there will be beds of various vegetables, i.e. lettuce, carrots, squash, cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, and peppers.
     
    There will be an ongoing list of tasks, i.e. plant carrot seeds in two garden beds or weed the carrot patch. Teachers can sign the classes up for the tasks that best support their educational goals.
     
    Simplifying the gardening aspect of the program will allow teachers to focus on the educational process rather than the mechanics of gardening and make it easier for volunteers without gardening experience to assist.
     
    We can no longer afford the Garden Educators and other support staff that made our program so successful for fifteen years.
     
    Our new model requires less support staff and funding but will depend on greater participation from parents and the general community. We have a core group of volunteers who make up our leadership team and are seeking others to grow and strengthen the program. 
     
    Call or text 513-324-2873 to learn more about ways you can get involved.
     
    We will keep the lesson plans and other parts of the website as is until we have time to update it later this year.  Meanwhile, if you would like to follow along as our new model evolves, sign up for the GrannyGram News! Just send your email address by text message or text: GRANNYGRAM to 22828 to get started.
     
    Julie Whitaker is a Granny’s Garden School Leadership Team Member
     
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  • Loveland Board of Education approves restructure of central office leadership

    Loveland Board of Education approves restructure of central office leadership

    Combined 61 years of experience

     

    Loveland, Ohio – For the 2017-18 school year, the Loveland City School District has hired two educators to the central office staff at director-level positions, bringing a combined 61 years of experience serving students to the administrative team. The Loveland Board of Education approved Robin Wiley as the director of human resources in a one-year contract at their July 10 meeting, and Andrea Conner as the director of secondary programs in a two-year contract on August 1.

    Robin Wiley was hired as the director of human resources

    “Mrs. Wiley is a retired veteran administrator from the area; her experience and leadership will be a valuable asset to all of the central office team,” said Dr. Amy Crouse, interim superintendent. “Mrs. Conner is also a seasoned educator who comes to the district in a newly created role that is designed to support our district goals and improve processes – it is very exciting to have her experience and expertise to continue to grow our academic program.”

    Robin Wiley served students for 33 years before retiring from the Princeton City School District in 2012. She has since worked as an independent contractor/educational consultant. Wiley began her tenure serving students as a teacher, and went on to serve as a principal, superintendent, and curriculum coordinator at several Ohio public schools. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Music Education from West Virginia University in 1978, her Master of Music from Ohio University in 1980, her Principal Certification from the University of Cincinnati in 1992 and her Superintendent Certificate from the University of Dayton in 1996.

    “I believe I have always been a Tiger in spirit, and having worked closely with Dr. Crouse at the Princeton City School District – I was thrilled to be able to use my experience as a public school servant to assist her in this capacity,” said Wiley. “Loveland is a special place, and I’m excited at the opportunity to continue to grow the Tiger Staff by recruiting the best of the best to this district.”

    Wiley replaces former Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Keith Koehne, who left the district to serve as the executive director of curriculum and instruction at the Lakota School District.

    Andrea Conner will be director of secondary programs

    Andrea Conner has served students for 28 years, most recently as the director of college and career readiness at the Goshen Local School District, where she was integral in assisting the district with its implementation of the career advising policy as well as developing an innovative internship program for high school students. Conner served as a high school English teacher for 23 years.

    “I believe positive relationships between teachers and students is how one helps students reach their full potential,” said Conner. “I’m proud to be part of the Tiger Family because of the outstanding innovative opportunities that this district provides to the students. It is an exciting time to be a Tiger!”

     

  • Photo essay: farewell to Loveland class of 2017

    Photo essay: farewell to Loveland class of 2017

    By Sam Smith

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School class celebrated their commencement at Xavier University’s Cintas Center. Many of the 373 students who graduated have achieved impressive feats through their high school career, and will now enter into a new stage of life. This ceremony symbolized that step. 160 received honor diplomas.

    A group of musicians perform a soundcheck before the ceremony. Top, from left: August Lamson, Jane Pearson, Jacalyn Parsley. Bottom, from left: Drew Docherty, Brady Dotson, Brady Funke.

     

    Senior, Sophia Sperry, prepares with the rest of the Loveland Band before graduation.

     

    Ryan Rofles, Tyler Dixon, Jack Stanley and Cameron Price pose before entering the Xavier Cintas center. Rofles, Dixon and Stanley will be attending University of Cincinnati. Price will be joining the US Navy.

     

    Jacalyn Parsley and Jane Pearson pose before entering graduation. Parsley and Pearson anchored together on the Loveland daily school news, LHSNN. Parsley was named both homecoming and prom queen her senior year. Pearson was active in Show Choir and student government, founded and ran crochet club, and was Class President.

     

    Band director Geoffrey Miller conducts as guests enter the Cintas Center

     

    Mitch Robison welcomed everyone to the commencement  Robinson has been active in athletics, and was a standout player on the basketball team. Robinson will be attending Indiana University.
    Lucy Rawson stands with her peers for the national anthem. Rawson will be attending Western Kentucky University.

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    Sam Faingold gave the Introduction of Guests. Faingold was active in the school yearbook committee and will be attending Ohio State.

     

    Jane Pearson speaks to the class of 2017. Pearson was Class President, and will be attending Brigham Young University.  Watch her speech here.

     

    Co-salutatorians, Rachel Ingal (left) and Julia Dillhoff (right) speak to their peers and family. Ingal was a member of Show Choir and founded and ran the High School Democrats of America club. Ingal will be attending Notre Dame. Dillhoff played Lacrosse and was recently recognized at the spring sports awards for her performance. Dillhoff will also be attending Notre Dame. Watch their unique speech here.

     

    Aaron Autin plays guitar during the creative co-salutatorian speech. Autin was one of the top bowlers for Loveland, and will be attending Miami University.

     

    Rachel Ingal and Margaret Eilert singing Phil Collins “You’ll be in my heart”.

     

    Rachel Ingal and Margaret Eilert, sing during the graduation ceremony. Both were members of Show Choir. Eilert was awarded the Maegly Music Scholarship, was named best female soloist in the National Show Choir competition and was first violin in chamber orchestra. Eilert will be attending Capital University.

     

    Valedictorian, Ali Syed, speaks to the graduating class. Syed plans to attend the University of Alabama and then Northeast Ohio Medical University. Watch his speech here.

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    Principal Peggy Johnson speaks to the class of 2017 about their accomplishments and their future. Watch her speech here.

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    Superintendent Chad Hilliker speaks to the class of 2017. Hilliker will be graduating with this year’s students as he moves on to his next endeavor after years of serving the district and community. Read his speech here.

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    The class of 2017 throws their caps

     

     

     

    James Meckey stands surrounded by falling confetti. Meckey played football, and will be attending Centre College.
    Kelsey Blanchard begins to leave the Cintas center as confetti falls.

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    Graduation was, in most ways, just a symbolic step towards the future of these hundreds of students. But it was an important step, and a time to reflect on the numerous successes of the class of 2017. The talent, dedication and passion demonstrated by students of the class have been clearly demonstrated through the list of accomplishments that go along with every graduate. Through academics, arts, athletics and community involvement, individuals of the Loveland class of 2017 have made an effort to strengthen Loveland and build a culture. As these impressive many continue on their trend of high aspirations, there is no doubt that they can positively impact their community and the world as a whole.

     

     

    Video of the 2017 Loveland High School graduated class celebrating
    Video Highlights of 2017 LHS Graduation
    Loveland School Board President Dave Blumberg speaks to Class of 2017

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  • [Exclusive Video] Loveland School Board President Dave Blumberg speaks to Class of 2017

    [Exclusive Video] Loveland School Board President Dave Blumberg speaks to Class of 2017

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you will watch as School Board President Dave Blumberg speaks the Class of 2017.

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  • [Exclusive Video] LHS Principal Peggy Johnson presents the Class of 2017

    [Exclusive Video] LHS Principal Peggy Johnson presents the Class of 2017

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you will watch as Principal Peggy Johnson presents the Class of 2017.

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  • [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Ali Syed gives Valectorian speech at LHS Graduation

    [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Ali Syed gives Valectorian speech at LHS Graduation

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you will watch as Ali Syed gives his Valectorian speech at the LHS Graduation.

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  • [Exclusive Video] Julia Dillhoff and Rachel Ingal give their co-Salutatorian speech at LHS Graduation

    [Exclusive Video] Julia Dillhoff and Rachel Ingal give their co-Salutatorian speech at LHS Graduation

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you watch Julia Dillhoff and Rachel Ingal give their co-Salutatorian speech at the LHS Graduation.

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  • [Exclusive Video] Jane Pearson’s President’s Address at Loveland High School Graduation

    [Exclusive Video] Jane Pearson’s President’s Address at Loveland High School Graduation

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you will Jane Pearson’s President’s Address.

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  • [Exclusive Video] Here is the 2017 Loveland High School graduated class celebrating

    [Exclusive Video] Here is the 2017 Loveland High School graduated class celebrating

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, the graduates had just received their diplomas and were leaving the basketball arena celebrating.

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  • [Exclusive Video] Highlights of 2017 LHS Graduation

    [Exclusive Video] Highlights of 2017 LHS Graduation

    On June 3, the 2017 Loveland High School Class celebrated their commencement during a ceremony at Xavier University’s Cintas Center at 1 PM. Loveland Magazine was the only area media to cover the event.

    In this LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video, you will see a highlight reel of the ceremony.

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