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  • As Loveland High to remain in hybrid learning District fails to provide full data

    As Loveland High to remain in hybrid learning District fails to provide full data

    David Miller is the Editor and Publisher of Loveland Magazine

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio– Yesterday, the Loveland School District described their newsletter that was issued at 4:34 PM as an “Urgent LHS Schedule Update”. In the release, they announced that Loveland High School will remain on the current hybrid learning model through Friday, November 6.

    The students were scheduled to go to 5-day in-person learning (for all students that have chosen to attend in-person classes) this Monday, October 26.

    Students in PK-8 will remain in their current “full in-person” learning model which began Monday, October 12.

    An important note is that some students at all grade levels have not been attending any in-person classes and have enrolled in the District’s Remote Learning Academy, so none of the school buildings are at, or will be at, “full in-person” or 100% student capacity.

    The in-person, high school students have been in a “blended” model of attendance since the start of the school year which means individual students have been alternating between in-person and remote learning activities at home.

    The District has been regularly reporting in the afternoon when student or staff positive COVID 19 cases have been reported to the schools, but have refused to release data during the week about how many students or staff are under quarantine. In response to questions to Superintendent, Dr. Amy Crouse, she only says that the quarantine numbers will be released when they publish a new “dashboard” on Fridays. She was asked for the quarantine numbers on Tuesday and Wednesday this week when new positive cases were reported. When she refused, she was then asked, “What is the reason you will not answer the question or release this information to Loveland Magazine?” Her answer was, “I will forward the question about quarantines and our procedures for sharing those on a single day to our health team. They do all the contact tracing, communications, and protocols.”

    Loveland Magazine is waiting on the answer.

    In yesterday’s “Urgent LHS Schedule Update” the District said, “Due to a recent rise in LHS student cases and subsequent quarantines because of events outside of school, next week will operate like this week. As the district has continued to receive more information, we are concerned that more student cases may arise.”

    The District says that their change of plans for the high school is based in part on “quarantines” and we believe students, parents, teachers, staff, and the community have a right to know how exactly how many students are not attending classes today because they are under quarantine.

    The District has repeatedly emphasized how important it is for children to have an in-person educational learning opportunity. We believe that the quarantine numbers are important for the public to have when evaluating how effective the in-person model actually is.

    Loveland Magazine has also asked for the report “Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” that LJB Inc. prepared for the District.

    LBJ was awarded a contract in July for $66,250 for “Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” services. We have not received that report after repeated attempts. All we are being told is that the report is in the business manager’s office and he is out of his office and we should receive the report when he returns. Loveland Magazine sent the public records request directly to the Superintendent because we believe she certainly has a digital file of the report on her server and sending it to us should take but a click of her mouse.

    The report belongs to the public. District taxpayers funded the report and they have a right to see what the experts recommended when they studied how many students and teachers should be in classrooms under the hybrid and full capacity models.

    The Superintendent is making unilateral decisions based in part on quarantine data and should release the data and the “Pandemic Preparedness and Planning” report immediately.

    From the District COVID-19 Update Newsletters

    • In the evening on 10/21/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On 10/22/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On 10/22/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland Middle School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • In the evening on 10/19/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On 10/20/20, the district was also notified that two additional students at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On 10/19/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On 10/13/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • The district was notified that a student at Loveland Primary School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On Thursday, 10/8/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On Tuesday evening, 10/6/20, the district was notified that two students at Loveland High School tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On Sunday, 10/4/20, the district was notified that a non-teaching staff member at Loveland Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On Monday, 10/5/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland High School has also tested positive for COVID-19.
    • On Saturday, September 19, 2020, the district was notified that a student member of Loveland Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. 
    • (September 14) This weekend, the district was notified that one of our bus drivers has tested positive for COVID-19.

     

  • Big Ten Conference Football set to Resume in Late October

    Big Ten Conference Football set to Resume in Late October

    Cassie Mattia lives in Historic Downtown Loveland and is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Football season is back in session for the Big Ten Conference! The Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) voted unanimously to continue the Big Ten football season beginning October 23rd and 24th.

    In addition to the big announcement, the COP/C also stated that they would be implementing specific medical protocols for the student-athletes in order for them to continue their season. Some of the medical protocols include daily antigen testing for the student-athletes, coaches, trainers, and all others who are present daily for practices and games as well as enhanced cardiac screening, and a new “data-driven” approach when it comes to making decisions about both practices and competitions.

    All testing and results have to be completed and recorded before each individual practice and game. Those student-athletes who test positive for the coronavirus through point of contact (POC) daily testing would require a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to confirm the result of the POC test, according to the COP/C. All those student-athletes who test positive will have to complete a comprehensive cardiac exam, which will include labs and biomarkers, ECG, Echocardiogram, and a Cardiac MRI. Before being allowed to return to play after a positive COVID-19 test, the student-athlete has to sit out for a minimum of 21 days and MUST also get the okay from the cardiologist selected by the university.

    The COP/C said in the press release on the Big Ten website that each Big Ten school will select a Chief Infection Officer (CInO) who will be in charge of gathering and reporting COVID-19 data. The data given by each CInO will be used to make decisions about both practices and competitions.

    Both Morton Schapiro, Chair of the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors, Northwestern University President, and Chair of the Return to Competition Task Force Steering Committee, and Kevin Warren, Big Ten Commissioner, spoke about how important their new medical protocols are and how much they appreciate the Big Ten’s dedication to its student-athletes.

    “From the onset of the pandemic, our highest priority has been the health and the safety of our students.  The new medical protocols and standards put into place by the Big Ten Return To Competition Task Force were pivotal in the decision to move forward with sports in the conference,” Morton Schapiro said, “We appreciate the conference’s dedication to developing the necessary safety procedures for our students and the communities that embrace them.”

    “Our focus with the Task Force over the last six weeks was to ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes. Our goal has always been to return to competition so all student-athletes can realize their dream of competing in the sports they love,” Kevin Warren said, “We are incredibly grateful for the collaborative work that our Return to Competition Task Force has accomplished to ensure the health, safety, and wellness of student-athletes, coaches and administrators.”

    Daily testing for Big Ten student-athletes is set to begin on September 30th.

    To read the full press release on the resuming of Big Ten football click here.

    Stay tuned for more of the Sports 411 With Me, Cassie Mattia!

  • Watch Dean Parker’s “Call the Shot” OnDemand

    Watch Dean Parker’s “Call the Shot” OnDemand

    Los Angeles LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL returns to cut through the trials of a global pandemic by serving up a treasure trove of independent film, delivered and available to enjoy from the safety and comfort of your own home.

    Dean Parker hails from Loveland, Ohio and is a graduate of Loveland High School is one of the participants.

    You can watch the short film Parker directed, “Call the Shot” online as many times as you want until October 11th as part of the Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival. ​Call the Shot is about a suicidal man convincing his bartender to carry out his death wish through a life-defining conversation.

    Follow this LINK and purchase a ticket. Make sure you have chosen the Trendsetters shorts 4 section! That is the section where Call the Shot is playing.

    Also make sure to vote for Call the Shot for the audience choice award!

    Parker is an award winning filmmaker and a former Loveland Magazine intern.

    Learn more about Dean Parker at deanparkerfilms.com
    In traditional Lift-Off fashion, we bring true independent film from emerging artists around the globe, connecting the US and international markets. Our aim to maximise artist’s connection with audience, and provide an experimental platform for indie creatives to help nurture voices and launch careers.
    A mixture of new voices, trendsetter feature narratives and genre bending shorts; for the first time in Lift-Off’s history, we bring you a programme of online-only content with our partners Vimeo OnDemand.
  • A Look at Last Week’s LHS Sports and What’s to Come This Week!

    A Look at Last Week’s LHS Sports and What’s to Come This Week!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School’s Fall sports seasons have finally taken off! Although COVID-19 has made school vs. school competitions this Fall season somewhat difficult the Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC) and the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has implemented safety protocols that have allowed high school student-athletes to have the sports seasons they have been dying to have! 

    Last week in LHS sports proved to be quite the success as several Tiger squads had victories! Here’s the Loveland Sports 411 for the week of September 7th-13th as well as what competitions you should expect for this week in the LHS sports world!

    FOOTBALL

    The LHS Football team was supposed to have the ultimate rivalry game at Milford on Friday, September 11th, but unfortunately, the game had to be canceled due to a positive COVID-19 test involving a Milford Football player. The schools are working on rescheduling the contest.

    Currently, the LHS Football team is sitting at 0-2, with losses against Turpin and West Clermont. The Tigers are looking to grab their first win at home against Little Miami on Friday, September 18th.

    VOLLEYBALL

    The LHS Women’s Volleyball team is sitting right in the middle of the pack in the ECC with a 4-4 overall record (2-3 in the ECC). On Tuesday, September 8th the Tigers traveled to Turpin. While Loveland battled hard, they ended up losing 25-23, 25-12, winning 22-25,  and losing the final game 25-15. 

    On Wednesday, September 9th Loveland played at home against Lebanon. The Tigers played 3 games losing 25-14, 25-8, and 25-17. On Saturday, September 12th the Lady Tigers came back with a vengeance facing one of the best teams in the GMC, Lakota West, at home. The Tigers played 5 games losing the 1st and 2nd games 23-25, and 20-25.  Loveland than collected 2 wins in the 3rd and 4th games, 25-22, and 25-24. Unfortunately, the Tigers lost in a very close 5th game, 15-13. 

    The LHS Women’s Volleyball team will be back in action this week on Monday, September 14th at home against Little Miami at 6:30 p.m, Tuesday, September 15th at Anderson at 6:30 p.m, and at home against Kings at 6:30 p.m.

    MEN’S SOCCER

    The Loveland Men’s Soccer team played at Milford on Thursday, September 10th. The Tigers ended up losing 2-1 in a close battle. The Tigers are sitting at 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie (1-1-0 in the ECC) thus far for the 2020 Fall season.

    The Men’s Soccer Team this week will be hosting Little Miami on Tuesday, September 15th at 7 p.m.

    WOMEN’S SOCCER

    The Loveland Women’s Soccer team has kicked off the 2020 season with a bang sitting at 1st place in the ECC with a 5-0-0 record overall (2-0-0 in the ECC). On Tuesday, September 8th they played Milford at home collecting a 3-0 win! Ryann Eversole, Brooke Hatfield, and Shraya Smolenski all had a goal in the big Tiger win.

    On Saturday, September 12th the Lady Tigers faced Sycamore at home, in which they grabbed another win, 2-1. Leiah Goedde and Brooke Hatfield both had a goal for the Tigers. 

    This week the Loveland Women’s Soccer team will play 3 games, 1 on Tuesday, September 15th at Little Miami at 7 p.m, another on Thursday, September 17th at home against Kings at 7 p.m, and on Saturday, September 19th at Mason at 5 p.m.

    MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

    The Loveland Men’s Cross Country team has had quite the successful season thus far clocking times at the top of the ECC! On Saturday, September 12th the Tigers traveled to Corwin Nixon Park for the Mason Invitational. Loveland finished in 4th place as a team with 116 points. Ryan Chevalier took the gold for the entire invitational finishing in 1st place with a time of 16:14.8. Ajay Stutz was next finishing in 16th place with a time of 17:15.5, followed by Sam Neiger in 22nd place with a time of 17:42.5, then Caden Dyer in 38th place with a time of 18:00.4. The next finisher was Colin Beran in 59th place with a time of 18:31.1, followed by Grant Hanson in 66th place with a time of 18:40.1, then Alex Salatin in 71st place with a time of 18:44.7, and Zach Mays in 79th place with a time of 18:52.1. Rounding out the Tigers was Alex Saletta in 86th place with a time of 18:56.4. 

    Junior Ryan Chevalier’s 1st place performance out of 381 runners at the Mason Invitational gained him an ECC Athlete of the Week Nomination! Chevalier is currently sitting in 2nd place in the ECC with a time of 16:06, in which he ran at the Loveland Invitational on Saturday, September 5th.

    The Men’s Cross Country team will compete again Saturday, September 26th at the Saturday Night Lights Meet at Centerville High school.

    Read here about the Loveland Invitational that was held on September 5th.

    WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

    The Loveland Women’s Cross Country team is running off the ECC competition this 2020 Fall season with their unbelievable 5k times! The Tigers competed in the Mason Invitational on Saturday, September 12th at Corwin Nixon Park finishing in 2nd place out of 15 teams with 87 points.

    The top finisher for Loveland was Sarah Madix clocking a 2nd place finish with a time of 19:32.6. Ellie Carr finished next in 18th place with a time of 20:43.4, followed by Sophia Huff in 20th place with a time of 20.50.1, and next in 25th place was Ally Colegate with a time of 20:58.4. The next finisher for the Tigers was Ansley Richards in 27th place with a time of 21:01.5, followed by Maaike Snider in 29th place with a time of 21:07.9, and Audrey O’Keefe in 34th place with a time of 21:14.5. Other finishers for the Lady Tigers were Lauren Gard with a time of 21:27.3 and Meghan Tibbs with a time of 21:34.3.

    Junior Sarah Madix was the 2nd Loveland Tiger this week to be nominated for the ECC Athlete of the Week for her performance at the Mason Invitational. Madix not only had the 2nd fastest time out of 347 runners she was also 1 out of only 4 girls to break 20 minutes on the new Mason 5k course.

    Currently, in the ECC several Lady Tigers are sitting in the top 10 for their Loveland Invitational 5k times. Emily Sager is in 2nd place with a time of 18:53.5, Sarah Madix is sitting in 4th place with a time of 19:18.2, and Ellie Carr is in 7th place with a time of 20:04.03.

    The Loveland Women’s Cross Country team will be competing again on Saturday, September 26th at the Saturday Night Lights Meet at Centerville High School.

    Read here about the Loveland Invitational that was held on September 5th.

    MEN’S GOLF

    The Loveland Men’s Golf team has been having a great season as they are sitting at the top of the ECC with a 7-0 record overall (6-0 in the ECC)! On Tuesday, September 8th the Tigers beat Anderson 159-160 at Legendary Golf Course. Over the weekend Loveland competed twice, traveling to Heatherwoode Golf Course on Saturday, September 12th, and to Glenview Golf Course for the Hadley Invitational on Sunday, September 13th. The results for both competitions have yet to be posted on the ECC website.

    Several Tigers are in the top 10 in the ECC for their golf performances! Tyler Vallee is in 2nd place with a 38.36 average, Anthony Moran is in 4th place with a 38.63 average, Joe Jankowski is in 5th place with a 39.09 average, and Matthew Geist is in 9th place with a 40 average.

    The Men’s Golf team will be competing again on Monday, September 14th at Miami Valley Golf Course for the Alter Invitational and on Tuesday, September 15th at Shaker Run Golf Course against Lebanon at 3:30 p.m.

    WOMEN’S GOLF

    The Women’s Golf team, currently 1-4 in the ECC, competed at Harmon Golf Course against Lebanon on Wednesday, September 9th. The Tigers lost 212 to 191. 

    This week the Loveland Women’s Golf team will be traveling to Eagles Nest Golf Course to face Little Miami at 3:24 p.m and then will be heading to Walden Ponds for the ECC Tournament on Thursday, September 17th at 8 a.m.

    WOMEN’S TENNIS

    The Women’s Tennis Team is in 4th place in the ECC with a 10-2 overall record (3-2 in the ECC)! Loveland took on the Mason B Team on Wednesday, September 9th gaining another win, 4-1. Since collecting the Mason win, the Lady Tigers are ranked at the top of the ECC in Singles and Doubles. Maira Hodar is in 4th place in First Singles with a 6-6 overall record (2-3 in the ECC), while Grace Haught is in 6th place in Second Singles with a 9-3 overall record (3-2 in the ECC). Tess Broermann and Hanna Wenger are in 1st place in the ECC in First Doubles with an 11-0 overall record (5-0 in the ECC), while Jenna Batsch and Babs Dwyer are in 1st place in the ECC for Second Doubles with an 11-0 overall record (4-0 in the ECC).

    The Loveland Women’s Tennis Team will be playing 3 times this week! On Monday, September 14th Loveland will be competing against Indian Hill at 4 p.m, then on Tuesday, September 15th at Lebanon at 4 p.m, and on Wednesday, September 16th against St.Ursula at 4 p.m.

    Stay tuned for more of the Loveland Sports 411 With Me, Cassie Mattia!

  • LIFE Food Pantry Holds New Location Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

    LIFE Food Pantry Holds New Location Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

    Columnist Cassia Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland. She is the Associate Editor of Loveland Magazine.

    Loveland, Ohio – The time has finally come for Loveland’s finest food pantry to open their new location!

    The LIFE (Loveland InterFaith Effort) Food Pantry announced Tuesday that they will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new location, 541 Loveland-Madeira Road, on Thursday, September 10th at 4 PM. 

    LIFE moved locations from Prince of Peace to Shopper’s Haven in Loveland because of the growing demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the press release sent out by LIFE it stated:

    “LIFE is increasing capacity in a new space that will allow us to serve even more residents in need. This move is critical for the ever-growing demand during COVID-19. The new location will provide:
    • capacity to store and serve an increased amount of food and supplies
    • a more dignified experience for our clients
    • the capability to extend hours of operation
    • space for our volunteers to stay safe by following social distancing regulations
    • closer proximity to many of our clients
    • an adjacent outdoor area to host food drives”

    Although LIFE’s amazing staff would love everyone in the community to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, invites are limited due to the COVID-19 restrictions. If you would like to attend the ceremony contact Linda
    Bergholz, Executive Director, at lifefoodpantry@yahoo.com. If you would like more information on the ceremony or would like to view the invite click the following link here.

    LIFE is a Freestore Foodbank partner and the primary food assistance provider in the Greater Loveland area. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance visit LIFE Food Pantry on Thursdays from 4:00–6:30 PM and Saturdays from 10: AM until 12:30 PM. If you need to contact LIFE Food Pantry email them at lifefoodpantry@yahoo.com or call at (513) 583-8222.

    Hours after October 1st will be the following: Tuesdays from 10 AM until noon, and 4 until 6:30 PM, Wednesdays from 10 AM until noon., Thursdays from 10 AM until noon, and 4  PM until 6:30 PM, Fridays from 10 AM until noon., and Saturdays from 10 AM until noon.

    Watch the exclusive Loveland Magazine TV full-length interview with LIFE’s Executive Director Linda Bergholz at LIFE food pantry’s new location!

    LIFE Food Pantry Moves to a Beautiful new Location!

     

    Please share LIFE’s message and stay in communication as they plan events and enhanced services to support the Greater Loveland community!

    Facebook – facebook.com/LIFEFoodPantry
    Website – lifefoodpantry.org
    Twitter – twitter.com/LIFEfoodpantry

    Stay tuned for more of the Loveland Salad With Me, Cassie Mattia!

    LIFE will accept your donations during regular business hours.

    THIS WEEK’S PRIMARY NEEDS:

    Canned chicken
    Canned salmon
    Corn
    Green beans
    Coffee
    Potato dishes
    Canned mixed vegetables
Fresh potatoes
    Fresh onions
    Apples or oranges

  • New OHSAA Executive Director is Announced!

    New OHSAA Executive Director is Announced!

    by Cassie Mattia

    Columbus, Ohio – On Tuesday, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) introduced their new Executive Director, Doug Ute, making him the 11th person to fulfill the prestigious position!

    Ute, a Bellville, Ohio native, began his journey in 1988 when he became a part-time business teacher and a basketball coach at Noble Local Schools. Eventually, he went on to teach, coach, and fulfill the athletic administrator position at Buckeye Central High School. 

    Over the last 20 years, Ute acted as school Superintendent, 9 of those years being at Marion Elgin Local Schools and 11 of those years being at Newark City Schools. During Ute’s time at Newark, he created the Social, Emotional, and Academic Success (SEAS) program. The SEAS program allows counselors, teachers, and staff to get together and discuss ways to help their students succeed in life. Ute also expanded the free lunch program and made free breakfast available to all students. With all of Ute’s hard work and efforts at Newark, the school district had its highest graduation rate of all time.

    Ute went on to accept the position as Deputy Director of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators, but shortly after was asked to fill the Executive Director position with the OHSAA.

    Ute said in a press release sent out by the OHSAA that he has always had the mindset of a coach and athletic director so OHSAA would be the perfect place for him to be.

    “I am humbled to be selected by the Board of Directors for this position and join a great team at the OHSAA office. We are all aware of the uncertainties that are before us due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but I know that together we can and will be stronger together,” Ute explained, “My focus has always been on helping students become better people, and athletics are such an important part in that. That is true now more than ever. I can’t wait to get started and help lead our member schools.”

    President of the OHSAA Board of Directors and Athletic Director at Mentor High School, Jeff Cassella, expressed his excitement for bringing Ute onto the OHSAA team in OHSAA’s press release.

    “We are excited to have someone lead our organization with Doug’s experience, both in working with student-athletes and with his experience in the workings of the OHSAA,” Cassella said, “The Board of Directors is confident that Doug’s leadership style and experience is a great fit to lead the OHSAA through this unique year.”

    Ute played basketball at Ashland University and graduated with a bachelor’s in Business Administration and Marketing. He later earned his Master’s Degree in School Administration, a Graduate Teaching Degree in Business, A Principal’s License, and a Superintendent’s License from Ashland University. Ute and his wife Kory, now have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.

    To stay up to date on Ohio and Loveland’s latest sports news tune into the Sports 411 With Me, Cassie Mattia!

  • [VIDEO] A day at Loveland High School will look like this

    [VIDEO] A day at Loveland High School will look like this

    Loveland, Ohio – This week, the Loveland City School District has shared videos on FaceBook to give families a better insight into what to expect as they welcome back students on Monday, August 31.

    Here’s what Loveland High School teachers and administrators had to say.

  • Plitt Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

    Plitt Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – A former LHS student-athlete has found himself on another prestigious list for excelling in the game of football! Ball State redshirt Senior, Drew Plitt, was placed on the watch list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award just two weeks after being placed on the watch list for the Manning Award, which recognizes the top-performing quarterback in America.

    The Golden Arm Award was named after Johnny Unitas, an 18-year NFL veteran, who began his stellar football career with the Baltimore Colts in 1958. Unitas was not only responsible for creating football’s 2-minute drill he also racked up some very impressive stats throughout his career. 

    The recipient for the Golden Arm Award each year is selected by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Selection Committee. The top Senior quarterback is chosen based on their performance on and off the field. This year Plitt joins Kent State’s Dustin Crum on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list. Plitt and Crum are the only MAC quarterbacks on the list. 

    2020 Golden Arm Award Watch List

    Jack Abraham, Southern Miss
    Jake Bentley, Utah
    James Blackman, Florida State
    Ian Book, Notre Dame
    Alan Bowman, Texas Tech
    Myles Brennan, LSU
    Charlie Brewer, Baylor
    Chase Brice, Duke
    Anthony Brown, Oregon
    Shane Buechele, SMU
    Sean Clifford, Penn State
    Jack Coan, Wisconsin
    K.J. Costello, Mississippi State
    Dustin Crum, Kent State
    Micale Cunningham, Louisville
    Sam Ehlinger, Texas
    Justin Fields, Ohio State
    Feleipe Franks, Arkansas
    Chase Garbers, California
    Jarrett Guarantano, Tennessee
    Donald Hammond III, Air Force
    Sam Hartman, Wake Forest
    Hendon Hooker, Virginia Tech
    Josh Jackson, Maryland
    Mac Jones, Alabama
    D’Eriq King, Miami

    Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
    Levi Lewis, Louisiana
    Adrian Martinez, Nebraska
    Dylan McCaffery, Michigan
    Davis Mills, Stanford
    Kellen Mond, Texas A & M
    Tanner Morgan, Minnesota
    Jamie Newman, Georgia
    Patrick O’Brien, Colorado State
    Asher O’Hara, Middle Tennessee
    Brandon Peters, Illinois
    Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh
    Drew Plitt, Ball State
    Brock Purdy, Iowa State
    Peyton Ramsey, Northwestern
    Shawn Robinson, Missouri
    Anthony Russo, Temple
    Nick Starkel, San Jose State
    Zach Smith, Tulsa
    Zac Thomas, Appalachian State
    Skylar Thompson, Kansas State
    Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA
    Kyle Trask, Florida
    Brady White, Memphis
    Zach Wilson, BYU
    Terry Wilson, Kentucky

    To read more about Plitt’s phenomenal career thus far at Ball State click the following link: Former LHS Student-Athlete Listed on Pre-Season Manning Award Watch List!

    After the MAC made the decision to postpone all scheduled fall contests in 2020, as well as MAC championships, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Plitt expressed his feelings on the cancellation and the honor of being placed on the Golden Arm watchlist.

    “This has been an unexpected and frustrating year for us and the cancellation of the season was extremely disappointing. The team was playing really well having a lot of fun and enjoying the little bit of normal we were experiencing when on the field for practice,” Plitt explained, “For all us, football is an escape from reality, a time to forget everything else in the world, put on the helmet and pads and be a kid again and it’s very disappointing and very frustrating that we won’t be playing and really didn’t have much say in the entire decision making. The award watchlist is a tremendous honor and really a testament to my teammates because, without them, I wouldn’t be able to do what I do. It’s awesome to be apart of the watchlist but I’ve got other things on my mind like winning a MAC championship first and foremost! That’s what our team wants, the awards come when a team performs great and wins.”

    If you would like to read the MAC’s full announcement about postponing Fall sports click the following link: MAC Announces Postponement of Fall Sports

    Plitt’s parents Steve and Julie said they couldn’t be prouder of their son’s accomplishments and hope they will get to see him play his final college season.

    “As Drew moves through each phase of his sports career and life he continues to amaze me and make me proud. This is just another example,” Julie Plitt said, “He is privileged to have great coaches and players to help him in this journey.”

    Bryce, Julie, Marie, Steve, and Drew Plitt at Marie’s volleyball Senior night in 2019

    “For me personally, being raised and growing up in Baltimore, this resonates deeply inside. Johnny Unitas went to our church and I saw him there often,” Steve Plitt explained, “His youngest son graduated from the same high school as I did.  Johnny Unitas was the pinnacle of success in Baltimore, not for just being maybe the best QB of all time, but his time off the field spent in the community helping others. My roots are from Baltimore, and I know that there is a little of that ‘blue-collar’ Baltimore grit in Drew’s spirit as well. Johnny U was my father’s favorite QB, Drew never had the chance to meet his grandfather, so in some way this connection is both humbling and very, very special for me.”  

    Here at Loveland Magazine, we want to congratulate Drew Plitt for representing Loveland in such a positive way! We admire Plitt’s hard work and dedication and commend his parents for raising such a top-notch student-athlete! We will be rooting for you Drew when you get back out on the field!

    For more of Ohio and Loveland’s sports updates stay tuned to the Sports 411 With ME, Cassie Mattia!

  • Fall High School Contact Sports Receive the Go-Ahead From DeWine

    Fall High School Contact Sports Receive the Go-Ahead From DeWine

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Student-athletes all across Ohio jumped for joy Tuesday when Governor Mike DeWine announced that he will be signing a new Ohio Department of Health order. This order will permit the Fall contact sports of Field Hockey, Soccer, and Football, to move forward with competition against other schools.

    Although the Governor confirmed his support for the new health order in a press conference on Tuesday he also said he wanted to ensure that Ohio’s coaches continued to inspire their student-athletes to follow safety precautions. DeWine stated that he hopes that by allowing high school athletes to have a season that will then inspire them to be as careful as they can be.

    “I hope that our coaches will use this an opportunity to focus on helping these young people understand what really is at stake,” Dewine said, “Coaches, you, in a normal year, inspire, you mentor, you instruct, you instill discipline and self-discipline in your student-athletes. For all of that, we are very grateful for what you do. You make a lot of sacrifices, work long hours and you inspire our kids. We thank you very much for that. But this year, it’s going to take more. It’s going to be inspiring them in regards to the goal of keeping COVID out of their team,” DeWine added.

    Field hockey, Soccer, and Football will now be joining the OHSAA’s previously approved Fall sports, which were Girls and Boys Golf, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, and Girls and Boys Cross Country.

    With the majority of high schools in Ohio desperately wanting to play sports this Fall, the OHSAA has been working with the Governor’s Office and the Ohio Department of Health to create a new health order that contains modifications from the previous health orders released. With the new Health Director’s Order comes two separate mandates and recommended best practices documents for schools to follow for competitions. If practices aren’t followed the OHSAA could issue consequences for the violation of these requirements as prescribed in Bylaw 11, Penalties. The new health order will still include symptom assessments, mandated facial coverings, enforcement of social distancing, cleaning and sanitizing, and what to do when faced with confirmed COVID-19 cases or exposure to the virus. The finalized health order will be sent to schools this week.

    Bob Goldring, the OHSAA’s Interim Executive Director, also voiced his support of contact sports being allowed to compete in Ohio.

    “The OHSAA is moving forward because we want kids to have an opportunity to participate, and the Governor’s Office is providing that opportunity and a chance,” Goldring explained, “So for that, we are most appreciative. It’s important to remember that our student-athletes have been practicing and training with others for weeks and even months, and it has gone well. So, we believe they deserve the chance to move forward, and that the high school space is also different than the collegiate space.”

    The OHSAA staff has also been consistently working hard to create sport-specific modifications and recommendations for schools when conducting interscholastic competition.  If you would like to read over the updated sports modifications and safety precautions you can click on the following link:https://ohsaa.org/Home/OHSAA-COVID-19-Correspondence.

    OHSAA’s Goldring, like Governor DeWine, when speaking on Tuesday also emphasized the importance of student-athletes, coaches, and school administrators being the absolute best advocates for safety.

    “COVID-19 certainly has created a risk factor, and that is something on which each family has to decide for their student, and each local school district has to make decisions on moving forward based on all the information they have been presented,” Goldring continued. “But we also believe our student-athletes, coaches and school administrators – in education-based programs – are suited to be the best advocates for safety, strongly promoting and following mandates and recommendations to wear facial coverings, stay socially distanced and so forth. Our coaches, especially, are role models to so many of our student-athletes. So hopefully our student-athletes will follow their lead and guidance, especially when they talk to students about what to consider away from school.”

    If you would like to look over the full text from Tuesday’s updated memo sent to the OHSAA’s member schools visit the following link: https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/BulletinBoard/20200818AdministratorUpdate.pdf

    OHSAA’s Fall Sports Seasons are Scheduled to Begin on the Following Dates:

       Friday, Aug. 21 – Soccer and Field Hockey

       Monday, Aug. 24 – Volleyball, Cross Country, and Football

       Both Golf and Girls Tennis Seasons have already begun.

    Have more questions about the new sports health orders and mandates? The Governor’s Office, the Ohio Department of Health, the National Federation of State High School Associations, colleagues at other state high school athletics/activities associations, members of the OHSAA’s Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine, and members of the Governor’s Sports League Advisory Group created a series of questions and answers for those wanting to learn more! Click on the following link to read:https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports/2020/OHSAAReturnToPlayQA.pdf.

    For the latest updates in the world of sports be sure to tune into Sports 411 With ME, Cassie Mattia!

  • Loveland Magazine’s “Guidebook” to the Loveland School District

    Loveland Magazine’s “Guidebook” to the Loveland School District

    Website for Loveland City School District

    District Office
    757 South Lebanon Road
    Loveland, OH 45140
    (513) 683-5600 Phone
    (513) 683-5697 Fax

    PUBLISHER’S NOTE:

    This Guide was published from information gathered from the District Web Site on August 17. We understand that staff changes, bus routes, etc., are rapidly changing. Parents should contact building principals for information about their child. Those contacts are provided as part of this guide.

    Re-opening Plan

    Latest District News

    Facebook

    Twitter

    Master Calendar – All School Events

    District Calendar

    Staff/Employee Directory and Email Addresses

    Board Meeting Calendar

    Board Agendas

    Meeting Minutes

    Ohio Department of Education

    State Report Card

    Loveland Schools Open Checkbook

    District Policy Manual and Administrative Guidelines

    Loveland Athletic Boosters

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    Dr. Kathryn Lorenz, Board President

    lorenzka@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    Michele Pettit, Board Vice President

    pettitmi@lovelandschools.org 

    (513) 683-5600

    Eileen Washburn, Board Member

    washbuei@lovelandschools.org 

    (513) 683-5600

    Kevin Dougherty, Board Member

    dougheke@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    Dr. Eric Schwetschenau, Board Member

    schweter@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    The following individuals comprise the school board. You can email them individually at the email addresses listed above, or you can email the group at board@lovelandschools.org

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    Superintendent

    Dr. Amy Crouse

    crouseam@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600 Phone

    Administrative Assistant

    Julie Dunn

    dunnju@lovelandschools.org (513) 683-5600

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    Office of Teaching & Learning [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

    Andrea Conner, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
    Twitter: @AConnerNews
    conneran@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    Eric Dool, Director of Student Services
    Twitter: @TigerDool

    (513) 683-5600

    Denise Davis Bradley
    Administrative Assistant
    davisde@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    Becky Clark
    Administrative Assistant
    clarkbe@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

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    Student & Parent Resources [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

    Bullying/Harassment

    Child Find

    The Loveland City School District is participating in a statewide effort of locating, evaluating and
    identifying all children with disabilities

    Tiger One-to-World FAQs for LMS and LHS

    The following information is designed to answer many of the common questions asked in regards to the Tiger One-to-World program at Loveland High School and Loveland Middle School.

    Learning Resources for Families

    Gifted Services/Gifted Identification/Academic Acceleration

    Home Schooling

     
     
     
     

    Homeless Children and Youth

    Restraint and Seclusion

    Title I Notification

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    Treasure/CFO [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

    Kevin Hawley

    treasurer@lovelandschools.org 

    (513) 683-5600

    Admin. Asst. to Treasurer/CFO

    Debbie Reardon

    reardode@lovelandschools.org (513)

    683-5600

    Teaching & Learning Administrative Staff

     

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    Facilities and Grounds [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

    John Ames Business ManagerJohn Ames
     
    Business Manager
     
     
    (513) 683-5600
     
    Bill Cole
    Bill Cole
     
    Supervisor Facilities and Grounds
     
     
    (513) 683-5600

    Michele AntonMichele Anton
    Administrative Assistant

    antonmi@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    For general facility use requests, click here to access the form.

    For facility use at Loveland High School, contact Athletic Director Brian Conatser at 513-697-3711 or conatsbr@lovelandschools.org.

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    Transportation [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff and Route Info” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

    570 Loveland-Madeira Road
    Loveland, OH 45140
    Phone: (513) 683-3103

    Greg Osie
    Transportation Supervisor
    osiegr@lovelandschools.org

    Lorie Stulz
    Administrative Assistant
    stulzlo@lovelandschools.org 

     
     

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    Human Resources [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Staff” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

    Chuck Ogdan
    Director of Human Resources
    ogdanch@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    Judi McDaniel
    Administrative Assistant
    mcdaniju@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    Kate Dooley
    EMIS Coordinator
    dooleyka@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    Notice of nondiscrimination

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    School Psychology [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

    Eric Dool
    Director of Student Services
     
    (513) 683-5600
     
     

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    Anti-Bullying [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

    District Compliance Officers:
    The Board of Education designates the following individuals to serve as the District’s “Compliance Officers” (also known as “Civil Rights Coordinators”)

    Eric J. Dool – Director of Student Services
    dooler@lovelandschools.org

    (513) 683-5600

    Anti-Bullying Resource Page

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    Kris Tracy
    District Food Service Director
    tracykr@lovelandschools.org
    (513) 683-5600

    Resource Page

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    Health Services Web Page

    Vicki Falconi-Young, RN
    District Nurse and LHS Clinic Nurse
    falconvi@lovelandschools.org 
    Phone: 697-3708
    Voicemail: 677-7973
     
    Judy Leamy, RN
    District Nurse (covers LPS through LMS)
    leamyju@lovelandschools.org
    Voicemail: (513) 677-7973
     
    Loveland Primary School
    Connie Smith, Health Aide
    mailto:smithco@lovelandschools.org
    Phone: (513) 697-3553 
     
    Loveland Elementary School 
    Stephanie Schumacher, Health Aide
    mailto:schumast@lovelandschools.org
    Phone: (513) 697-3050
    Loveland Intermediate and Middle School
    Tonya Morrison, Health Aide
    mailto:morristo@lovelandschools.org
    Phone: (513) 697-3603 
     
    Pam Greenberg, RN
    District Nurse (covers LECC)
    greenbpa@lovelandschools.org
    Voicemail: 677-7973
     
    Loveland Early Childhood Center
    Cathe Hosea, Health Aide
    hoseaca@lovelandschools.org 
    Phone: (513) 697-3034

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    Loveland High School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

    Loveland, Ohio
    45140-1976
     
    LHS Main Office  (513) 683-1920
    LHS Athletic Office  (513) 697-3714
     
    (513) 697-3715 Attendance Office
    (513) 677-7952 Main Office Fax
    (513) 697-3724 Guidance Office Fax
     
     
     
     
     

    Peggy Johnson
    Principal
    johnsope@lovelandschools.org

    Rebecca Griffin
    Assistant Principal
    griffire@lovelandschools.org

    Eric Fry 
    Assistant Principal
    fryer@lovelandschools.org

    Brian Conatser
    Director of Student Athletics
    conatsbr@lovelandschools.org

    Jake Elfers
    Facilities Manager
    elfersja@lovelandschools.org

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    Loveland Middle School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

     
    801 South Lebanon Road
    Loveland, OH 45140
    (513) 683-3100 Phone
    (513) 677-7986 Fax
     
     
     

    David Knapp – Principal

     
     
     
    Sara Gehring
    Assistant Principal
    gehrinsa@lovelandschools.org 
     
     
     
     
    Jayson Bruce
    Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
    bruceja@lovelandschools.org
     
     
     
    Kim Shafer
    Counselor
    shaferki@lovelandschools.org
     
    Roxanna Burdine
    Secretary
    burdinro@lovelandschools.org
     
    Alysha Haungs
    Secretary
    haungsal@lovelandschools.org 
     
    Katie Buck-Kennedy
    Attendance Clerk
    buckkeca@lovelandschools.org
     
    Tonya Morrison, Health Aide
    mailto:morristo@lovelandschools.org
    Phone: (513) 697-3603 

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    Loveland Intermediate School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
     
     
     
    757 South Lebanon Road
    Loveland, OH 45140
    (513) 774-7000
    (513) 677-7978 Fax
     
     
     
     
    Garth Carlier
    Principal
    carliega@lovelandschools.org

     

    Julie Carter
    Assistant Principal
    carterju@lovelandschools.org

    Robin Schneider
    Counselor
    schneiro@lovelandschools.org

    Nichole Sartain

     
    Donna Ernst 
    Secretary
     
    Tonya Morrison, Health Aide
    mailto:morristo@lovelandschools.org
    Phone: (513) 697-3603
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    Loveland Elementary School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
     
     
     
    600 Loveland-Madeira Road
    Loveland, OH 45140
    (513) 683-4333
    (513) 677-7932 Fax
    To report an absence call 697-3888 by 10 a.m.
     
     
    Jennifer Forren
    Principal
    forrenje@lovelandschools.org
     
    –
    Jane Miller
    Building Coordinator
    millerja@lovelandschools.org

    Allison Manning
    Psychologist
    manninal@lovelandschools.org

    Sarah Ninnemann
    Counselor
    ninnemsa@lovelandschools.org

    Chris Thiel
    Secretaries
    thielch@lovelandschools.org
     
    Jen Geist
    Secretary
    geistje@lovelandschools.org

    Stephanie Schumacher
    Health Aide
    schumast@lovelandschools.org

     

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    Loveland Primary School [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
     
     
     
    Kevin Fancher
    Principal
    fancheke@lovelandschools.org
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    Cristin Kiefer
    Building Coordinator
    kiefercr@lovelandschools.org

    Allison Manning
    School Psychologist
    wnorosal@lovelandschools.org

    Darcie Chandler
    Counselor
    chandlda@lovelandschools.org

    Catherine Buck-Kennedy
    Secretary 
     
    Kim Dippold
    Secretary 
    Connie Smith, Health Aide
    mailto:smithco@lovelandschools.org
    Phone: (513) 697-3553
     

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    Loveland Early Childhood Center [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]
     
     
     
    6740 Loveland-Miamiville Road
    Loveland, OH 45140
    (513) 683-4200 Phone
    (513) 697-3060 Attendance Line
    (513) 677-7960 Fax
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Jesse Kohls
    Principal
    kohlsje@lovelandschools.org
     
    Jaime Heybruch
    Counselor
    heybruja@lovelandschools.org
     
    Carrie Smith
    Psychologist
    smithca@lovelandschools.org
     
    Cindy McFarland
    Secretary
     
    Pam Greenberg, RN
    District Nurse (covers LECC)
    greenbpa@lovelandschools.org
    Voicemail: 677-7973
     
    Cathe Hosea, Health Aide
    hoseaca@lovelandschools.org 
    Phone: (513) 697-3034
     

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