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  • Loveland High School Students kick off Service Challenge Project for William Howard Taft Elementary

    Loveland High School Students kick off Service Challenge Project for William Howard Taft Elementary

    Twelve students from Loveland High School attended the Anthony Muñoz Foundation Youth Leadership Seminar in October and are following up with a Service Challenge Project to benefit students at William Howard Taft Elementary School in Cincinnati. (Left to right: Jacob Cotsonas, Sean McElveen, Carson Deer, Kate Garry, Gabe Ogdan, Cole Harter, Claire Massey, Delaney O’Brien, Jillian Hayes, Andrew Waple, Kaitlyn Kramer and Ellie Carr.)

    Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Here’s a chance to get an early pre-season look at the Tiger Women’s basketball teams and help a very good cause!

    Twelve students at Loveland High School (LHS) that were selected to attend the Anthony Muñoz 2019 Youth Leadership Seminar in early October, kicked off a “Service Challenge Project” with Spirit Week at LHS on Wednesday.

    The project goal is to raise the funds needed to provide a Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course items for the physical education program at William Howard Taft Elementary School.

    OHSAA Foundation Basketball Games

    Foundation Service Week is highlighted by a “Foundation Game.” Member schools electing to participate in Foundation Service Week are permitted to use one of their five allotted scrimmages to play a regulation game under all normal game conditions. Foundation Games do not count against a team’s record. Through this initiative, Ohio student-athletes generated in excess of $500,000 for charitable organizations and causes across the nation and beyond

    The students are partnering with the LHS Girls Basketball team in a joint effort to raise the money for equipment that the students at William Howard Taft Elementary have both talked about and wished for. Loveland’s game against Fairfield High School has been sanctioned as an OHSAA Foundation Scrimmage and will contribute to the cause. The following is information on the scrimmage!

    Tuesday, November 19

    Loveland High School is at #1 Tiger Trail

    Start time: 6 PM (JV), 7:30 PM (Varsity)

    Admission: $5/person

    Raffles: Gift basket, Jaxson Hayes (Loveland native and NBA New Orleans Pelicans) signed jersey, and split the pot

    Tickets ($1) will be sold for a chance at the half-time three-point shot

    “Fill the bucket” – money collections between the third and fourth quarter of the varsity game

    Mr. Anthony Muñoz will be attending the event.

    About the Anthony Muñoz Service Challenge Project

    Anthony Muñoz, a former 13-season offensive lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, started his foundation in 2002 to make a difference in the lives of local youth in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Anthony Muñoz Foundation has since engaged the Tri-State region to positively impact youth mentally, physically and spiritually. The annual Youth Leadership Seminar brings together more than 1,000 students from schools in the region for a day of leadership development, where they have also presented the challenge to meet a need in their community through a Service Challenge Project.

  • [Loveland Magazine TV] Eleven Outstanding Loveland High School Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

    [Loveland Magazine TV] Eleven Outstanding Loveland High School Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

    Columnist Cassie Mattia is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – Eleven Tigers made the community of Loveland proud on Wednesday each committing to playing athletics at the collegiate level. Loveland High School invited the community to attend its annual 2019 Fall Sports Signing Day ceremony where each athlete was able to sign their National Letter of Intent with their coaches, friends, and families present!

    Loveland High School Athletic Director, Brian Conaster, in front of a packed LHS gym, first presented each athlete along with their accolades and then proceeded in asking that athlete to officially sign their letter of intent. Loveland Magazine TV was lucky enough to capture the memorable ceremony on camera! Experience the Tiger ceremony for yourselves and click below to see the full 2019 National Letter of Intent Signing Day at Loveland High School! GO TIGERS!

    Loveland Magazine congratulates the following, on committing to play their sport at the collegiate level:

    Kate Garry – Basketball – University of Akron
    Jillian Hayes – Basketball – University of Cincinnati
    Brandon Day – Swim – University of Utah
    Kristin Thomas – XC/Track – Georgetown
    Kaitlyn Andrews – Soccer – University of Cincinnati
    Claire Massey – Soccer – Taylor University
    Maria Bashardoust – Soccer – Cleveland State University
    Caitlin Elam – Soccer – University of Louisville
    Carson Deer – Baseball – University of Tennessee-Martin
    Allison Rountree – Golf – Ohio Northern University
    Riley Bullock – Dive – Ball State University

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  • Residents invited to attend input session at the November 19 Board of Education meeting

    Residents invited to attend input session at the November 19 Board of Education meeting

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education will meet for a regularly scheduled business meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 6 PM, which will include a hearing of the public. Immediately following the meeting, the board will host an opportunity for dialogue between the community, the board, and the administration.

    The board will need to submit ballot language for a potential operating levy on the March ballot no later than December 18, requiring a first resolution to be passed at the December 10 board meeting.

    “We welcome input from our residents on how to gain community support for the school district to meet its financial needs going forward,” said Art Jarvis, board president. “Based on the results of the recent election, we are not able to pursue a comprehensive approach to the facilities issues as proposed in our master plan at this time. We must, however, continue to serve our Loveland students with a quality education. An analysis of the district expenses will be made over the coming weeks and we are asking our residents to provide input on what they are willing to support in terms of educational programs and services.”

    The board will need to submit ballot language for a potential operating levy on the March ballot no later than December 18, requiring a first resolution to be passed at the December 10 board meeting. In order to prepare, the board has added three meetings to its regular meeting schedule and may supplement with additional opportunities for the community to provide input in the process.

    Loveland Board of Education adds several meetings to schedule

    Read on…

     

    The Board of Education’s full meeting schedule can be found here. Meetings start at 6 PM and are held in the LMS/LIS Media Center on 757 South Lebanon Road.

  • Loveland Jazz Swing Dance coming December 6th

    Loveland Jazz Swing Dance coming December 6th

    Loveland, Ohio – Performing at the 2019 LHS Jazz Swing Dance is the LHS Jazz Lab Band, the LMS Jazz Band, and the LHS Jazz Orchestra. This event is the main fundraiser for the Jazz program at Loveland High School.

    The program uses this night to fund things such as trips, instrument repairs, new music, and to bring in professional musicians from the Cincinnati area and beyond.

    The event is a Swing Dance. Attendees will be given a dance lesson before the bands perform, and then be able to dance to swing music from three different bands all night!

    View Photos from last year’s Jazz Swing Dance

    [Photo Album] Full-house caught on camera swinging to Loveland Jazz Program

     

    There will also be a gift basket raffle as well as a silent auction with items donated from Loveland vendors. There will be desserts and beverages (soda, water, tea, coffee, etc.) included with the cost of admission.

    The event is taking place at 6:30 PM on Friday, December 6th at Loveland High School.

    Jazz Swing Dance, Dec 6: Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door.

    Purchase tickets online: https://bit.ly/2uINVoF

  • Loveland Middle School Drama presents Mary Poppins Jr., November 21-23

    Loveland Middle School Drama presents Mary Poppins Jr., November 21-23

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Middle School Drama Department is presenting Mary Poppins Jr., November 21-23.

    The jack-of-all-trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

     

    Tickets are $9 plus processing free online and $10 at the door. To purchase, visit https://lovelandms.seatyourself.biz.

  • Loveland Middle School’s Catie Rudisell wins regional award by the OMLA

    Loveland Middle School’s Catie Rudisell wins regional award by the OMLA

    Columbus, Ohio – Catie Rudisell, a science teacher at Loveland Middle School (LMS), has earned an award by the Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) in recognition of her outstanding qualities and her commitment and contributions to middle level education. Rudisell was one of four award recipients from the Southwest Region recognized at the 2019 OMLA State Conference in Columbus, November 7-8.

    Catie Rudisell, a science teacher at Loveland Middle School, was recognized with the Regional Award at the annual OMLA State Conference in Columbus on November 7 (Photo credit: Dustan Muir)

    “Ms. Rudisell is what I refer to as a ‘game changer,’ in and outside the classroom,” said LMS Principal Charles Ogdan. “She is a professional, transformational teacher and a leader by example. She initiated the process of standards based grading about five years ago, and led the entire middle school science department through the process, resulting in truly engaging students with the goal of content mastery.”

    In 2018, LMS earned the prestigious Student and Staff Recognition Award by the OMLA for its culture creation practices. Students and staff continue to be recognized weekly based on four core values: Grit (hard work), Rise (improvement), Innovation (creativity) and Leadership (distinguished leadership). Students also have the opportunity to win a seat at the monthly Principal’s Lunch based on their display of the same core values, and to earn prizes for perfect attendance.

    “We have amazing students and a top-notch staff at LMS,” said Ogdan. “My vision for our school is one where all students and staff have an ever-present ‘growth mindset.’ Ms. Rudisell, who always thinks of new and innovative ways to engage her students and extend their learning, is the perfect example of that.”



  • The Loveland High School Marching Band Takes “Rhapsody in New York” to Indianapolis on Friday

    The Loveland High School Marching Band Takes “Rhapsody in New York” to Indianapolis on Friday

    The photo above of the Loveland Marching Band’s Colorguard was taken at the LHS Homecoming halftime

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland High School (LHS) Marching Band recently competed at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Marching Band Competition in Columbus with “Rhapsody in New York” – a show that has been a great success throughout the season. Now, by special invitation, the 140-member band will also perform at the Bands of America Grand Nationals in Indianapolis this Friday, November 15. The event will showcase high school marching bands from across the nation and exhibition performances by some of the most respected university marching bands.

    The band recently competed at a contest hosted by Turpin High School. The LHS band earned awards for, AA champs, best general effect, best visual,
    best color guard, best percussion, best, best music, and were “Grand Champions”.

    The event will showcase high school marching bands from across the nation and exhibition performances by some of the most respected university marching bands.

    “The Marching Band has a new life to it this year,” said Band Director Geoff Miller, who leads the band with LHS music and jazz teacher Alex McCoy. “The students have worked incredibly hard and are really performing at a high level. I think they understand how incredible the experience is going to be in Indianapolis and they are rising to the challenge. ‘Rhapsody in New York’ features music by George Gershwin, Billy Joel, and Alicia Keys. The music is fun to play, it has a groove and gets pretty powerful as it progresses.”

    Grand Nationals, which will be live-streamed on flomarching.com, is a three-day event including preliminaries, semi-finals, and finals held at Lucas Oil Stadium, a world-class indoor venue. 45 bands perform in two prelim contests; 30 bands advance to the semi-finals, and the 12 bands with the top scores continue on to the finals.

    The Loveland band is scheduled to play Friday at 3 PM

    Watch them HERE

    (Be prepared to buy a subscription)

    This is the first time the LHS Marching Band participates at Grand Nationals. Last time Mr. Miller performed with a marching band at the event was in 1999 when his high school band from Plymouth-Canton Ed. Park in Michigan won the competition.

    In March the band will travel to New York City to march in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade has been a tradition in NYC since 1762.

  • Loveland Board of Education adds several meetings to schedule

    Loveland Board of Education adds several meetings to schedule

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Board of Education met on Thursday, November 7, for a regularly scheduled work session and added three additional meetings for the remainder of the year to discuss how to move

    Read all of the local election results…

    forward after the failed levy vote on November 5. The board also decided to add a public input session to its next business meeting on November 19. The full meeting schedule through the end of the year is listed below. All meetings start at 6 PM and will be held in the LMS/LIS Media Center on 757 South Lebanon Road.

    Results of Combined Operating and Bond Levy on Nov. 5 Ballot

    Clermont Co.

    YES – 1219

    NO – 4101

    Hamilton Co.

    YES – 1185

    NO – 4394

    Warren Co.

    YES – 43

    NO – 139

    TOTAL –

    YES – 2447 

    22%

    NO –  8634   

    78%

    The combined operating and bond levy on last Tuesday’s ballot was turned back by a 78-22 percent margin.

    On election night the Board issued a press release conceding defeat and Board President Art Jarvis said, “No one wins when our schools lose, and with the levy setback, the needs remain. As for immediate next steps, we will reflect on the vote and the needs in the district and ascertain what the community will support going forward. We have urgent facility and operating issues, but this was not the plan the voters wanted.”

    If the Board decides to place a new operating or bond issue on the March 17, 2020, primary election ballot, it must be certified to, or filed with boards of elections by 4 PM on December 18.

    • Tuesday, November 19, 6 PM (business meeting), including public input session (Details to be announced)
    • Tuesday, November 26, 6 PM (special meeting)
    • Tuesday, December 3, 6 PM (special meeting)
    • Tuesday, December 10, 6 PM (work session)
    • Tuesday, December 17, 6 PM (special meeting)

  • Loveland High School’s 2019 Fall Athletes’ and Coaches Receive Multiple ECC Awards

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – It’s no secret to the Loveland community that Loveland High School is home to some of Ohio’s top athletes! The Loveland Tigers had quite the 2019 Fall sports season in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference collecting 5 conference titles, 4 Coach of the Year titles, 2 Athlete of the Year titles and several All-Conference First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention accolades.

    With all of the victories and accolades, Loveland High School Athletics has put on the board for the 2019 Season thus far puts the Tigers at the number 1 spot with 62 points for the ECC All-Sports Trophy, which is one of the highest honors the ECC bestows. With the 2019 Fall sports season coming to an end there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that winning the ECC All-Sports Trophy may, in fact, be in Loveland High School’s near future! 

    The Eastern Cincinnati Conference released the teams, athletes, and coaches that were awarded All ECC honors on their website for the 2019 Fall sports season. Below Loveland Magazine collected the results for each Loveland High School Fall sports team that received ECC honors. At this time Football ECC awards have not been posted.

    Loveland Magazine and the community of Loveland want to take a moment to congratulate the teams, athletes and coaches that were awarded these incredible accolades and wish them the best on their future athletic endeavors! GO TIGERS!

    Women’s Volleyball

    2019 ECC Champs

    Coach of the Year

    Brian Baugh

    FIRST TEAM

    Clara Planner

    SECOND TEAM

    Diana Clark

    HONORABLE MENTION

    Maya Jepson

    Men’s Soccer

    2019 ECC Champs

    Coach of the Year

    Mike Dunlap

    Athlete of the Year

    Cole Harter

    FIRST TEAM

    Cole Harter

    Connor Patton

    Emmett Webb

    SECOND TEAM

    Helge Harris

    Kees Ciric

    Addison Hearn

    Brayden Shepherd

    HONORABLE MENTION

    Dylan Schwinn

    Women’s Soccer

    FIRST TEAM

    Kaitlyn Andrews

    Maria Bashardoust

    Lauren Donovan

    Claire Massey

    SECOND TEAM

    Leiah Goedde

    Brooke Hatfield

    Abby Pawlikowski

    HONORABLE MENTION

    Georgie Early

    Men’s Cross Country

    FIRST TEAM

    Ryan Chevalier

    Brady Steiner

    SECOND TEAM

    Alex Ditchen

    Kyle Griffin

    Ajay Stutz

    HONORABLE MENTION

    Sam Dippold

    Women’s Cross Country

    2019 ECC Champs

    Coach of the Year

    Steve Nester

    FIRST TEAM

    Ellie Carr

    Jessie Gibbons

    Sarah Madix

    Emmy Sager

    SECOND TEAM

    Bella Dillhoff

    Audrey O’Keefe

    Ansley Richards

    HONORABLE MENTION

    Ally Colgate

    Men’s Golf

    2019 ECC Champs

    FIRST TEAM

    Joe Jankowski

    Jeffrey Main

    Tyler Vallee

    HONORABLE MENTION

    Aiden Callahan

    Women’s Golf

    SECOND TEAM

    Allison Rountree

    HONORABLE MENTION

    Amy Emme

    Women’s Tennis

    2019 ECC Champs

    Coach of the Year

    Dara Hudson

    Athlete of the Year

    Anna Svitkovich

    FIRST TEAM

    Anna Svitkovich – SINGLES

    Tess Broermann and Hanna Wenger– DOUBLES

    SECOND TEAM

    Grace Haught – SINGLES

    HONORABLE MENTION

    Alex Hytree – SINGLES

  • 11 Loveland High School Student-Athletes to be Recognized next Wednesday

    Loveland, Ohio – Attention Loveland Community! Loveland High School is inviting you to join us and the rest of the Loveland Tigers for National Signing Day on Wednesday, November 13th, in the main gym at Loveland High School, at 2:30 PM. 11 Loveland High School Student-Athletes will be recognized during this special ceremony.

    Loveland Magazine congratulates the following, on committing to play their sport at the collegiate level:

    Kate Garry – Basketball – University of Akron
    Jillian Hayes – Basketball – University of Cincinnati
    Brandon Day – Swim – University of Utah
    Kristin Thomas – XC/Track – Georgetown
    Kaitlyn Andrews – Soccer – University of Cincinnati
    Claire Massey – Soccer – Taylor University
    Maria Bashardoust – Soccer – Cleveland State University
    Caitlin Elam – Soccer – University of Louisville
    Carson Deer – Baseball – University of Tennessee-Martin
    Allison Rountree – Golf – Ohio Northern University
    Riley Bullock – Dive – Ball State University