Loveland, Ohio – April is the Month of the Military Child and Loveland City Schools honored students who have a close family member serving in the armed forces by wearing purple on Tuesday, April 15, for Purple Up! Day.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce announced that Loveland Middle and High Schools received Purple Star designations as members of the Purple Star Class of 2025. Purple Star schools show a significant commitment to serving students and families connected to our nation’s armed forces.
Loveland Middle and High Schools first earned their Purple Star Award in 2024.
The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display.
A school will be honored with the Purple Star Award if it completes all the required activities, plus one optional activity. The Purple Star Advisory Board helps decide a school’s eligibility for the award.
Loveland, Ohio – The state budget that will determine spending for the next two years is making its way through the Ohio General Assembly. Governor Mike DeWine’s budget proposal would cut funding for Loveland schools and many other public school districts.
If DeWine’s budget is approved, the Loveland City School District’s five-year forecast predicts that our district would receive $2.5 million less in state funding.
In response to the community asking district leadership to find solutions to these funding challenges, they have launched a page on their website at lovelandschools.org/lobby. There, you will find three requests to make to state lawmakers:
Protect the “Guarantee”
Fully Implement the Fair School Funding Plan
Increase the State Share Minimum to 20%
The district says that if these requests are implemented at the statehouse, it would prevent funding cuts for the Loveland City School District and build a foundation for a better funding system for the future.
The district is asking our community to share these requests with state lawmakers. On this page, you will find contact information for Ohio lawmakers including the Governor, so you can email, call, or send letters.
The town hall meeting is on Wednesday, April 16, at 6 PM at the Loveland Middle School, where you will receive more information about the funding request and updates on the state budget process.
Lynn Oury and preschooler Olivia Smith in 2008 (Photo provided by Jen Miller)
“That pic of Olivia and Lynn. That’s what a lasting legacy looks like. Her time spent with so many young children through her teaching life. So sweet. So pure.”
– Jennifer Miller, Olivia’s mother.
Loveland, Ohio – The 2025 Loveland Valentine Lady started her journey in Genoa, a small rural town in northwest Ohio. Lynn Oury said that it is very much like Loveland. However, Lynn emphatically adds, “I am home! Loveland truly has that ‘rural-ness’ that very much reminds me of my hometown. And it keeps getting better.”
She met her husband Neal through college friends who grew up in Loveland and they were married in 1983. Lynn got her undergraduate degree from Morehead State University and her masters degree at Xavier University.
“Those are my grandparents on my dad’s side; grandma was 1st generation American, from Poland. I am the one in the back making the peace sign.” (Photo provided by Lynn Oury)
Lynn has a son Nick, who is 40, and a daughter Catherine, is who is 37. Lynn and Neal live in a house that Neal built in the Clermont side of the city.
Lynn Oury at her home built by husband Neal in the Clermont County side of Loveland. (Photo provided by Lynn Oury)
Lynn taught school for 36 years; 22 years in Loveland. While in the Loveland Schools, she was a preschool intervention specialist at the Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC) and retired in June 2022. This year Lynn started to substitute teach at LECC; getting her “teaching fix” and visiting with her teacher and staff friends.”
(Photo provided by Jennifer Miller)
Lynn told Loveland Magazine that she has many fond teaching memories. “From the children to families and coworkers. Perhaps to see the progress a child made supported by myself and a dedicated, hard-workingteam including teaching assistants, speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, school psychologists and counselors and parents … it really does take a village.”
Oliver who is eight-years-old and former student, now a first-grader told Loveland Magazine, “Miss Lynn is a great teacher who is nice.”
Lynn was asked what were her fondest early impressions of Loveland, and she replied, “I am home. Loveland truly has that rural-ness that very much reminds me of my hometown. And it keeps getting better.”
Lynn and Neal Oury in Historic Downtown Loveland (Photo provided by Lynn Oury)
Her “now” fondest thing about Loveland is the vibrancy in Downtown with its numerous restaurants and shops; to the Bike Trail and Little Miami River. She also mentioned the parks with great playgrounds and picnic areas to for families and, “Our beloved Loveland Farmer’s Market and Loveland Paddle Sports.” she added that she enjoys the events created by The Little Miami Chamber Alliance and the City of Loveland. “Too many to name; Loveland really does have it all.”
Lynn was on the Loveland Beautification Committee for over 15 years, with “great people”. She volunteers to help with events created by The Little Miami Chamber Alliance.
(Photo provided by Lynn Oury)
“I am currently on the Core Team of The Loveland Learning Garden; watering, weeding, and harvesting produce.” Lynn said that in 2024 they took over 1,000 pounds of produce to The Loveland LIFE Food Pantry. They also lead nature related education classes for students at the Loveland Primary and Elementary schools.
“I can’t think of a better person for this year’s Valentine Lady,” said Loveland first-grade teacher, Jennifer Miller. “I had the privilege of working with Lynn for many years at the Loveland Early Childhood Center. She was also my daughter’s preschool teacher and the preschool teacher of many of my Kindergarten and First Grade Students. When I think about Lynn I automatically think of her huge heart and smile. I can’t wait for her to visit my classroom leading up to Valentine’s Day in February.”
Miller currently has a boy in her first-grade class named Oliver who was in Lynn Oury’s pre-school class during her last year of teaching, he told Miller last week, “Miss Lynn is a great teacher who is nice.”
Lynn is also a member of the Loveland Women’s Club. “Through these experiences, I have met amazing, caring, and fun people.”
“I was very surprised when I found out I was this year’s Loveland Valentine Lady. Surprised, honored, and humbled. I found out at our December Loveland Women’s Club Holiday Luncheon,” Lynn said.
Lynn was asked what were the things are she was really looking forward to as 2025 unfolds as a Valentine Lady. “I love reading to children and sharing my most favorite books. I also look forward to promoting all the wonderfulness of Loveland.”
Among her duties as Valentine Lady are being an ambassador for the Chamber’s Valentine Program, visits to area businesses, nursing homes, and schools. Lynn will return to the Loveland schools to visit classrooms and hand-stamp the student’s personalize cards with Loveland’s unique Valentine cachet, which will be modeled after this year’s winning card design.
The Oury’s hand-built teardrop camper (Photo provided by Lynn Oury)
Lynn and Neal are campers; hitting the campsites with the teardrop camper he built, as well as his restored 1963 Luxor camper. She added, “I enjoy watercolor painting, playing with our two grandchildren, and yoga. I also enjoy playing golf.”
The Valentine Program began in 1972 and now includes a variety of Valentine community activities, including a nationally-known cachet stamping and postmark program.
Lynn will be formally introduced to the community as well as an unveiling of a new Valentine card design winner at a public event in January. Lynn will be the guest of honor at the annual Valentine Breakfast in February.
Loveland, Ohio – The LIFE Food Pantry is gearing up for a Back to School event to ensure every child in our neighborhood starts the year with confidence and supplies they need to succeed.
But they can’t do it alone! Your support can make a huge difference.
Here’s how you can help:
1. Visit their wishlist to shop for specific items:
2. Prefer to shop in person for your donation? Feel free to drop off any of the items below at the pantry. Non-perishable items can be dropped off during normal hours or in the collection bin located in front of the pantry.
541 Loveland-Madeira Road
Loveland, Ohio 45140
(513) 583-8222
Your generosity will make a world of difference for local students. Let’s make this school year the best one yet!
Tiger LIFE Shop (Back To School)
In August, students returning to school can receive a backpack filled with age/grade appropriate supplies; personal care items; socks and underwear; a spirit wear shirt (Loveland schools only).
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District is partnering with the Loveland Police Department to conduct a safety drill tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29 at the Loveland Early Childhood Center.
During the drill, there will be a large number of police and fire vehicles at the school, and the building will be closed to visitors.
If you have any questions, contact the Loveland City School District Central Office at 513-683-5600.
Loveland, Ohio – This year’s Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 PM. The Homecoming game will be Friday, September 22 against Walnut Hills. The parade starts at the Moose Lodge Hall on East Loveland Avenue and proceeds to West Loveland Avenue, to Rich Road, and ends at Loveland High School at #1 Tiger Trail.
The annual Powder Puff football game will be held in Tiger Stadium immediately following the parade.
If you want to participate in the parade click HERE or contact:
Loveland, Ohio – This year’s Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 PM. The Homecoming game will be Friday, September 22 against Walnut Hills. The parade starts at the Moose Lodge Hall on East Loveland Avenue and proceeds to West Loveland Avenue, to Rich Road, and ends at Loveland High School at #1 Tiger Trail.
The annual Powder Puff football game will be held in Tiger Stadium immediately following the parade.
If you want to participate in the parade click HERE or contact:
Photo of Dr. Lorenz and Superintendent Mike Broadwater by Loveland Schools
Loveland, Ohio – Board President Dr. Kathy Lorenz was recognized today at the Loveland City School District Convocation for her “tireless efforts over 32 years to make LCSD a great place for kids!”
Loveland, Ohio – In his Superintendent’s Message sent out Sunday evening Mike Broadwater provided the dates students return to school, however, he also provided “urgent” information about possible skipped bus routes because of the District’s continuing bus driver shortage.
“There is an urgent need for bus drivers for our district. Without additional drivers, we may be forced to skip some routes on some days because we are critically short-staffed. We are working to avoid this, but please create a backup plan for how your family would handle transportation in the event we are forced to limit bus service due to the driver shortage.
“Loveland bus drivers receive paid training, health insurance, and retirement benefits. Follow this link to apply online, or call our Transportation Department at 513-683-3103. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors about this great opportunity to help our Loveland City School District community.”
The school buildings will have staggered start times again this year.
Students with last name A-L will have their first day on Wednesday, August 16
Students with last names M-Z will have their first day on Thursday, August 17
All students together on Friday, August 18, 2023.
The staggered start allows students and instructors to begin the year with more one-on-one time with each other to set up technology and establish new routines.
School Important Dates
Apply Now for School Meal Program
All families are encouraged to see if they qualify for free or reduced school meals by filling out the application on PaySchools Central. Any family eligible for reduced-price meals will now receive free meals, thanks to additional funding provided by the State of Ohio. The application also helps families qualify for free or reduced-cost school fees.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox (aka spring equinox or vernal equinox) occurs when the Sun crosses the equator line, heading north in the sky. This event marks the start of spring in the northern half of the globe. After this date, the Northern Hemisphere begins to be tilted more toward the Sun, resulting in increasing daylight hours and warming temperatures. (In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the opposite: the March equinox marks the start of autumn, as the Southern Hemisphere begins to be tilted away from the Sun.)
The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display.
