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  • 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!

  • Act 3 of the Importance of being Earnest

    Act 3 of the Importance of being Earnest

    Loveland, Ohio – Act 3 of The Importance of Being Earnest recorded live at the Loveland Stage Company by LSC Radio in beautiful Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio is now ready for your viewing pleasure.

    If you want to watch Act 1 & 2 first:

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    Cast

    Adrianna Boris – Jack
    You may have seen Adrianna on the LSC stage as Philia in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” or around town as Rizzo in “Grease” at Mariemont and Footlighters.  Other favorite roles have included Julia in “The Wedding Singer,” Cecily in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” and the Witch in “Into the Woods”. Thanks to Micheal and the whole team at LSC for bringing us together for this project!
    Carissa Griffith-Sloan – Foley Artist
    Carissa is no stranger to the LSC stage. She has appeared onstage in a number of LSC productions including The Drowsy Chaperone (u/s Drowsy), White Christmas (Martha), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), and many others. Another favorite role was Grempkin in Peter and the Starcatcher at Footlighters.  Carissa would like to thank her husband, John, for always being her favorite scene partner, and everyone involved with putting this production together.
    David Taylor – Composer, Piano
    David is a keyboard player who enjoys the challenge of creating great sounds and performing.  He has performed for many community theatre companies and high school drama productions in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas including several CMT productions.  Favorite shows he has performed in and created the sounds for include The Producers, Young Frankenstein, The Toxic Avenger, Seussical the Musical, Big Fish, and Shrek.  By day, David is a Financial Analyst for Coesia managing the forecasts and budgets for all of the North America, Mexico, and South America regions.
    Jacqlyn Schott – Algernon
    There’s magic in the number three and Jacqlyn couldn’t be more elated to return to Loveland’s stage for the third time as a part of such a fun trio! Three of her favorite past credits include Spider (James and the Giant Peach), Caroline Bramble (Enchanted April), and directing Ordinary Days. This fall, Jacqlyn will be reprising the role of director for Little Shop of Horrors and hopes you’re already planning on return visits to LSC so “you too can be a star!” As always, she thanks her loved ones for their never-ending support.
    Jill Gornet – Lane/Merriman
    Jill is excited to be co-producing Gypsy, which is one of her favorite musicals. She was co-producer for Bugsy Malone, Jr., Don’t Drink the Water and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Jill won an Orchid as the producer of The Drowsy Chaperone. She was last seen on-stage at LSC in Memphis (Clara/ensemble), White Christmas (quintet/ensemble), Will Rogers Follies (quartet) and Fiddler on the Roof (Rifke/ensemble). Retired from USPS, she sings with Sharonville Chorus at retirement/assisted living homes. Jill would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
    John Sloan – Gwendolen
    John is back once more at Loveland Stage Company.  He has appeared in too many LSC shows to list them all, but favorites include: Young Frankenstein (Igor), Oklahoma! (Jud Fry), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching-Ho), and The Producers.  He last appeared in The Drowsy Chaperone (Gangster #1) which was directed by his lovely wife, Carissa, and has directed the recent LSC productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Don’t Drink the Water.  Thanks to Micheal for this opportunity.  Enjoy the show and thank you for supporting the arts!
    Joshua Marcus – Miss Prism
    This is Joshua’s first performance with Loveland Radio, but has previously been seen on stage in, The Drowsy Chaperone (George) and Cole, An Entertainment (Performer). He is excited to be a part of another amazing Loveland production. Joshua would like to thank his wife, Leah, and his children, Hanna and Samuel, for their love, support.
    Melinda Murray-Hubbard – Chausible
    Melinda is glad to be back once again with LSC after performances in Cole, An Entertainment and The Drowsy Chaperone. She has also recently been seen as Sponge in Bart’s Bards’ James and the Giant Peach, and was a costume assistant for the LSC production of Bugsy Malone, Jr. Dr. Hubbard is always up for something new, and this show fits the bill! She thanks her incredible family for supporting her and the amazing folks at LSC for this opportunity. Ya’ gotta get a gimmick!
    Thomas Cavano – Lady Bracknell
    Tom has been involved with community theater in the Cincinnati area for over 30 years. He first performed with LSC in 2008 (The King and I). Since then, he has performed in numerous LSC productions, directed three award-winning shows (Spelling Bee, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein), co-produced many shows, the most recent being Memphis, and has taken an active role in off stage work including set construction, design, decor and stage crew.
    Vincent Eldridge – Cecily
    Vincent has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this genderswapped version of The Importance of Being Earnest. He has been seen on stage as Gangster #2 in The Drowsy Chaperone at LSC, as part of the Octet in Sweeney Todd with Queen City Productions, as was in the Gender Bender last October with Mason Community Players. When he’s not on stage, he enjoys learning the art of lighting and was the lighting designer for The Little Mermaid and Sorry, Wrong Number/The Hitch-Hiker. Outside of theatre he spends his free time painting and trying his best at woodworking. He’d like to give a shout out to the rest of the cast, the crew, and the director for making this a wonderfully fun experience!

    Crew
    Bob Kessler – Tech Director
    Bob works as both a Director of Photography in the regional video community, and as an artist at Kessler Studios, a Loveland-based stained glass and mosaic firm. Bob has served as the Lighting Chair for the Loveland Stage Company since 2013, and has volunteered as Lighting Director on many plays at LSC: Cole: An Entertainment, Memphis, 9 to 5, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler On The Roof, I Remember Mama, Oklahoma!, and The Producers.
    Charlie Rader – Camera Operator
    Dave Bauer – Audio Director
    The webmaster of LSC’s award-winning website, Dave brings a lifetime of passion for all things music, sound and photography.  By day, Dave works in schools in Southwest Ohio maintaining computer systems and making sure teachers have the technology they need.  By nights and weekends, Dave is the owner of Technology Concierge Services and is the sound designer for two local bands.  This is Dave’s first involvement in an LSC production.
    Greg Smith – Lighting Design
    An Orchid award-winning Lighting Designer, Set Designer and Producer, Greg always enjoys doing lighting design for a musical at LSC.  The opportunities for creativity are endless when working with such a talented cast and crew.
    Micheal Harris-Kiser – Director
    Micheal is a multiple award-winning director, actor, and set designer. Studying acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Micheal has pursued his passion for theatre in various fields. He is co-founder of Stage and Steel in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed with many groups throughout the city. His set designs have graced many a stage. He serves as secretary for the LSC board, as well as secretary for The Greater Cincinnati ACT board. He is extremely happy to bring this great musical to you.
    Nancy Hartman-Downing – Camera Operator
    Nancy has been Owner/President of Cleveland Specialties Company since 1986, which designs and manufactures paperboard and plastic packaging products for the food and dairy industry. Her experience is in administration, sales, accounting and computer technology. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College. She currently serves as President for Loveland Woman’s Club. Nancy has been involved with LSC since 2006 doing fundraising, photography, publicity, ticket sales, program ad sales, as well as serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. She enjoys working with such a talented group and looks forward to continuing her involvement into the future.

    The Covid-19 pandemic has hit all of us very hard. Among those most impacted have been the people of the entertainment industry – actors and actresses, musicians, performing artists of all types. Also affected, those behind the scenes, riggers and stagehands, lighting and sound designers, makeup and costume designers, carpenters, electricians and all those who make the art of live performance possible.

    Their desire to “get back at it” is fierce. They love doing what they do.

    Everyone involved in Loveland Stage Company counts ourselves among those mentioned above. And while our “day gig” may or may not have been as seriously impacted, our desire to “get back at it” is strong.

    Out of the lemons of the Covid-19 pandemic, Loveland Stage Company proudly brings you LSC Radio! While we can’t be on stage performing live for you right now, we can bring performances that hearken back to the “good old days” of radio broadcasts. In addition, we’ll have video cameras rolling so you can see our “broadcast” as it happened. We can continue to maintain social distancing and other best practices required these days and still perform for you!

    Loveland Stage Company will bring you a new production in both audio only and video with audio approximately once a month. But we’re not doling it all out at once! Oh, no. Each Act of our production will be released once weekly (we anticipate on Friday) for your weekend viewing/listening pleasure! All productions will be listed below and accessible from here or the main menu above (under LSC Radio).

  • Clermont authorities report increase in meth, cocaine and LSD after spring slowdown

    Clermont authorities report increase in meth, cocaine and LSD after spring slowdown

    Lt. Nick DeRose noted that the county also has experienced a rise in cocaine traffic – almost all laced with fentanyl – and LSD in recent weeks.

    Batavia, Ohio – Clermont County law enforcement and treatment specialists are noticing an uptick in methamphetamine (or meth) after a slowdown during the spring shutdown of the economy.

    The Clermont County Opiate Task Force touched base on drug and alcohol trends in the era of COVID-19 in an Aug. 13 meeting.

    For Help 24/7 Call: 528-SAVE (7283)

    Sheriff’s Office Lt. Nick DeRose, commander of the Clermont County Narcotics Task Force, said both volume and prices of meth have increased substantially in July and August. He noted that the county also has experienced a rise in cocaine traffic – almost all laced with fentanyl – and LSD in recent weeks.

    Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), also known colloquially as acid, is a hallucinogenic drug. Effects typically include altered thoughts, feelings, and awareness of one’s surroundings. Many users see or hear things that do not exist. Dilated pupils, increased blood pressure, and increased body temperature are typical, according to a news release issued by the County.

    “COVID slowed things down, but come June there was a major increase – mainly a mixture of meth with fentanyl,” said Lt. Matt Green of the Union Township Police Department. “Some are doing meth and cocaine and not knowing they’ve been laced with fentanyl.”

    The department has handled 40 overdoses in the past two months, Green said.

    The report also noted that people who use meth experience a roller coaster of emotions, members of the task force reported. Many meth users are fidgety with nervous energy. They often experience psychosis, with symptoms including delusions, hallucinations, talking incoherently, and agitation. The person with the condition usually isn’t aware of his or her behavior.

    Dr. Shawn Ryan of BrightView said meth causes the body to produce an amount of brain hormones “off the chart.” He added that it’s difficult to normalize the hormones as part of a treatment plan.

    Jamie Lutson of Clermont County Municipal Court Probation said she had noticed a big increase in females addicted to meth. “Some say they are using the drug to stay awake so they can work and take care of their children.”

    Lutson added that alcoholic relapses occurred more frequently as treatment programs “came to a screeching halt.”

    Lee Ann Watson, associate director of the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board and co-chair of the Opiate Task Force, said the group will use the input to help target efforts to address the situation.

  • Feds release unemployment guidance, could be a long time before supplements reach Ohioans

    Feds release unemployment guidance, could be a long time before supplements reach Ohioans

    By Marty Schladen Ohio Capital Journal

    As promised, the U.S. Department of Labor last week released guidance to the states on how it will disburse money to supplement unemployment checks. But it’s far from clear when — or whether — hundreds of thousands of out-of-work Ohioans will see those funds.

    A $600-a-week federal supplement had been credited with keeping millions of unemployed Americans — and the economy — afloat, but it expired at the end of July. 

    The Democratically controlled House passed an extension of the benefit. The Republican-controlled Senate introduced a bill cutting the supplement to $200 a week, but failed to pass it.

    Then President Donald Trump on Aug. 8 signed a memorandum that would repurpose federal disaster relief funds to provide $300 a week in additional support. But it would exclude people getting less than $100 a week in state benefits — a group comprising many minimum-wage workers and service workers who get a low hourly wage and tips on top of that.

    The administration of Gov. Mike DeWine signed on to the plan on Monday, saying that additional guidance was needed from the Labor Department before any predictions could be made about when funds would be disbursed.

    The money can’t come quickly enough for many Ohioans. 

    According to the U.S. Census’ Household Pulse Survey for the week of July 9-14, nearly 1 million Ohio adults sometimes or often did not have enough to eat in the past week. In addition, more than 400,000 hadn’t paid the previous month’s rent and 360,000 homeowners hadn’t made the previous month’s mortgage payment.

    “This is before the $600 (federal unemployment supplement) expired,” Zach Schiller, research director for the think tank Policy Matters Ohio, said.

    Earlier in the week, DeWine also underscored the urgency of getting money out to unemployed Ohioans. He praised Trump for taking the actions he did and he called on Congress to get busy — something that’s unlikely to happen until early September at the soonest.

    However, state officials have to clear several hurdles before they can start distributing the federal dollars Trump has attempted to repurpose.

    For example, “States will need to develop a self-certification process in accordance with FEMA instructions for claimants to certify weekly that they are unemployed or partially unemployed due to disruptions caused by COVID-19,” the Labor Department guidance says.

    And state officials will have to reprogram antiquated, overwhelmed unemployment systems to process the benefit.

    “We are examining the DOL guidance on lost wages assistance to see what kind of system programming is needed in order to pay these unemployment benefits,” Dan Teirney, DeWine’s press secretary, said in an email. “As noted in the guidance, all states are required to develop a self-certification process for claimants based on instructions from FEMA.”

    He said that once state officials figure all that out, they’ll make beneficiaries whole, but it’s hard to know when that will be.

    “While (the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services) intends to pay these retroactive benefits as quickly and efficiently as possible, there are several procedural and programming steps that must take place before that can happen,” Tierney said.

    There is also a serious question about whether the Trump plan is legal. Georgetown University law professor David Super last week wrote that it is a clear violation of the Stafford Act, the federal law governing disaster assistance.

    Schiller criticized the scheme as ill-conceived at a time when so many Ohioans are in desperate need of assistance.

    “Altogether, the whole thing is kind of a half-baked measure,” he said.

    Marty Schladen

    Marty Schladen
    Marty Schladen has been a reporter for decades, working in Indiana, Texas and other places before returning to his native Ohio to work at The Columbus Dispatch in 2017. He’s won state and national journalism awards for investigations into utility regulation, public corruption, the environment, prescription drug spending and other matters.
  • 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

    The Board of Education  [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Members” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

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

    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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    Food Service and Child Nutrition Program [bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show More” collapse_text=”Show Less” ]

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

    Resource Page

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

    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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    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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    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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    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
     
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    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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    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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    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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  • [VIDEO] Local Soccer Program Donates Checks to Mile42 Coffee and the Loveland Legacy Foundation

    [VIDEO] Local Soccer Program Donates Checks to Mile42 Coffee and the Loveland Legacy Foundation

    by Cassie Mattia

    Loveland, Ohio – The COVID-19 pandemic has effected many across Ohio including those involved in Loveland’s elite kids’ sports programs. A local soccer group by the name of “Loveland Storm FC” has become very familiar with the obstacles COVID-19 has created many of the obstacles coming right before their Spring soccer season.

    Due to the pandemic Loveland Storm FC had no choice but to cancel their Spring soccer season. Because of the season cancellation, the local soccer program quickly recognized that their financial outlook was troubling because they had already made investments before COVID-19 made itself known. On top of the prior investments, Loveland Storm FC  also felt a strong obligation to return the downpayment parents had already made for the spring season registration. At the same time, the Storm did not want to totally bankrupt the youth soccer program.

    In order to help out the Loveland Storm FC soccer program and get the community involved the decision was made to hold a Virtual 5k Walk/Run Fundraiser with donations going towards the soccer program. Although the Loveland Storm absolutely wanted the community involved in the Virtual 5k Walk/Run the soccer program also wanted to be sure that the way they asked the community for help was done in the right way especially with so much economic hardship present due to the pandemic.

    Local mother and Loveland community advocate, Libby Westerman, took the time to explain to us and our many readers in the video interview below how the Virtual 5k Walk/Run decisions were made, and how the Loveland Storm FC program’s plan would emphasize the values that they make a top priority. According to the soccer program’s mission statement, the Loveland Storm FC is meant to be a “player-centered, family-friendly, community connected, competitive soccer program that grows players, has fun, and gives back.” The Loveland Storm FC program stands by their mission by asking each team to take on a community service project each season as part of its investment in the community.

    After the Virtual 5k Walk/Run was all said and done the Loveland Storm FC program was able to not only refund the money they received for registrations but also give away a doughnut or pizza party to the top teams in the Virtual 5k Walk/Run.

    On Friday, August 7th the local soccer program was able to take more of the donations they received from the Virtual 5k Walk/Run and give back to both the Loveland Legacy Foundation and Mile42 Coffee located in Loveland’s Historic Downtown District. The President of the Loveland Youth Soccer Program, Bruce Jones, along with Loveland Storm FC representatives personally presented checks to the Loveland Legacy Foundation and Mile42 Coffee in a special ceremony on Friday, August 7.

    The Loveland Legacy Foundation will use their check to support the foundation’s mission which is “the betterment of Loveland, now and in the future.” Mile 42 Coffee plans on using their donation on providing Loveland teachers with free coffee. Loveland teachers will need to present their school I.D to retrieve a 4 dollar credit towards a coffee or specialty drink of their choice.

    Katie Butler, the owner of Mile42 Coffee, expressed her gratitude for the donation as well as explained what the coffee shop would be doing with the donated check in the on-camera interview below. You will also witness the check being presented to both Katie and her mother, Jackie Butler!

    In the interview below Libby Westerman shares with us how the Virtual 5k Walk/Run came to fruition, why the money was raised by the Loveland Storm FC, and why she wanted herself and her children involved in such a great local sports program!

    In the 3rd on-camera interview, we captured on Friday we talked to Steve Max, CeeCee Collins, and Brian Garry, who were representing the Loveland Legacy Foundation, about the donation check and what they would be using the donation for!

    For more of Loveland’s latest sports stories stay tuned to the Sports 411 with me, Cassie Mattia!

  • Loveland Frogman Race 2020 is Saturday Sep 12

    Loveland Frogman Race 2020 is Saturday Sep 12

    Saturday, September 12
    8:30 AM Start
    7:30 AM Registration Opens

    Location

    Downtown Loveland – All transitions are located at Loveland Canoe & Kayak (174 Karl Brown Way)
    Miami Township – Bike Path & Miami Riverview Park

     
    Join us for the 6th annual Frogman event: The Frogman Race is comprised of:

    5 Mile Kayak
    8 Mile Bike
    5K Run

    You may compete as a two person team (use a tandem kayak)
    or individually (use a kayak). 

    REGISTER NOW >Please note: The minimum age for competing on a team is 10 years old
    and as an individual is 16 years old.

    $130/Team
    $70/Individual
    ($10 discount if registered before August 16)

    The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a staggered start.
    Registration/Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m.

    Please note this race has been reviewed and approved by the Hamilton County Board of Health. All participants must adhere to race safety and health regulations, including social distancing, masks, and sanitizing.

    NO spectators will be permitted at the 2020 event.
    Packet Pick up will be at JackRabbit Running Store of Loveland on Friday, September 11.

    Race will begin and end with all transitions at Loveland Canoe & Kayak (174 Karl Brown Way). All participants will be bused to start line (Carl A. Rahe Access).  Singles in kayaks will start the event, followed by team canoe divisions.

    Race Divisions:

    Team (16+), Parent/Child Team (10+), Male (16+), Female (16+), Senior (55+)

    Event t-shirts will be available for purchase (pre-order only) for $20 each.

    Canoes, kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be provided.  Participants are to provide their own bicycle (road bike is recommended).  Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the water.  Bike helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike.  No headphones are allowed during any portion fo the race.  Failure to comply with the safety rules will subject contestants to disqualification.

    A photo ID is required and waiver must be signed and submitted in order to receive your race packet and bib/timing chip.  This is a rain or shine event and there are NO refunds.  In the event of severe weather the start may be delayed and the course may be altered for safety reasons.

    Please respect your fellow participants.  There will be all types of skill levels competing so please stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

    Bike’s can be rented locally at Loveland Bike Rental and Montgomery Cyclery.

    This race can be used as a Warm-up to Morgan’s Little Miami Triathlon.

  • Free Web-Based Training for Employers to foster a hiring process that is accessible and inclusive for candidates with disabilities

    Free Web-Based Training for Employers to foster a hiring process that is accessible and inclusive for candidates with disabilities

    Join Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) on August 20, at 10 AM for a free training to learn best practices to foster a hiring process that is accessible and inclusive for candidates with disabilities. The training includes discussion on the recruitment phase, pre-employment interviewing and testing, and the onboarding process.

    • Learn ways to make components of the hiring process accessible for candidates with disabilities.
    • Learn the two-part process for asking questions and administering tests in the pre-employment phase of hiring.
    • Learn common solutions for providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.

    Questions and answers are facilitated throughout the presentation.

    The training will be hosted by OOD’s Worksite Accessibility Specialist Julie Wood, OT R/L, and Business Relations Specialist Kelly Jordan.

    A resource tool that accompanies this training can be downloaded from OOD’s website. This tool addresses the three main topics that we will be covering in this training: Recruitment, Interviewing, and Onboarding.

    You will not need to pre-register for this training, but please respond to this survey to let us know you’ll be joining us. This will assist us in making sure we are sharing any updates, attachments, and resources before and after the event.

    The training will take place as a Microsoft Teams Live Event. You can view the training through your web browser, and you do not need to have Microsoft Teams to participate. Here is a link to join the training.

    This Program has been approved for 1.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

    OOD  is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities and programs in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation based on a disability, please contact Chris Glover by August 18, 2020.

  • Loveland Area November Voting Guide: What you need to know to cast your ballot

    Loveland Area November Voting Guide: What you need to know to cast your ballot

    Tuesday, November 3, 2020

     

    LWVOH_rgb.pngThere are lots of rules around voting, but the League of Women Voters of Ohio is here to help! They offer all the “Get Ready to Vote” basic information you’ll need to cast your ballot with ease and success.

    Voter Registration

    Voter ID Requirements Voting by Mail

    Early Voting

    Find your Election Day Voting Location

    Voter Registration

    You must be registered to vote at least 30 days before an election.

    Register to Vote or Update Your Registration

    Every Ohioan should regularly confirm that they are properly registered to vote. Click here to check your Voter Registration Status​ and to find your voting location.

    Voter ID Requirements

    Ohio law requires that every voter, upon appearing at the polling place to vote on Election Day, must announce his or her full name and current address, and provide proof of identity. The forms of identification that may be used by a voter who appears at a polling place to vote on Election Day include:

      • An unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state identification card with present or former address, so long as the voter’s present residential address is printed in the official list of registered voters for that precinct;

      • A military identification;

      • A photo identification that was issued by the United States government or the State of Ohio, that contains the voter’s name and current address and that has an expiration date that has not passed;

    ​(For the following forms of identification, “current” is less than 12 months old.)​

      • An original or copy of a current utility or cell phone bill with the voter’s name and present address;

      • An original or copy of a current bank statement with the voter’s name and present address;

      • An original or copy of a current government check with the voter’s name and present address;

      • An original or copy of a current paycheck with the voter’s name and present address; or

      • An original or copy of a current other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows the voter’s name and present address, including license renewal and other notices, fishing and marine equipment operator’s license, court papers, or grade reports or transcripts.

    If you do not have any of the above forms of identification you may cast a provisional ballot. To do so you must provide either your Ohio driver’s license number, state identification number (which begins with two letters followed by six numbers), or the last four digits of your Social Security number.  Once the information is reviewed and verified by the board of elections, your ballot will be counted.

    If you do not provide one of the above documents, your driver’s license/state identification number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number at the precinct, you will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot. However, in order for that ballot to be counted, you must return to the board of elections no later than seven days following Election Day to provide a qualifying form of identification. Follow this link for more information on provisional ballots.

    Voting by Mail

    All Ohio voters whose registration information is up-to-date have the opportunity to vote in any election from the convenience of their own home by requesting an absentee ballot. Voters must fill out and return an application to vote by mail and their absentee ballot will be mailed to them so they may make their selections at their leisure and return their ballot to the board of elections ahead of Election Day. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is three days before the election in which you want to vote, but be sure to give yourself plenty of time and send your application as soon as possible if you choose to vote by mail!

    Absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election in order to be counted. You can also return your absentee ballot in-person to your county board of elections before the close of the polls at 7:30pm on Election Day.

    You must complete and submit a separate application for each election in which you want to vote.

    Print the Absentee Ballot Application or contact your County Board of Election office to request an Absentee Ballot Application. 

    STEPS TO REQUEST AND VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT:

      1. Complete the absentee ballot application and sign it.

      2. Mail the form back to your local county board of elections.

      3. Wait to receive your ballot in the mail from your county board of elections. If you have questions about your absentee ballot request, you should call your county board of elections or you can track the status of your ballot request as well as your voted absentee ballot through the Voter Toolkit.

      4. Return your voted ballot. You can send it by U.S. Mail or deliver it in person to your county board of elections, but the return envelope containing your marked ballot must either be received by your county board of elections prior to the close of the polls on Election Day, or postmarked no later than the day before the election and received by the board of elections no later than 10 days after the election.

        To make sure your absentee ballot is counted, it must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day OR be postmarked by the day before Election Day.

    Starting the day after the close of voter registration, all registered voters can vote early at their local county Board of Elections office.

    Click here for Ohio’s statewide voting schedule and check here for the contact information and address of your county Board of Elections.

    Early Voting

    Starting the day after the close of voter registration, all registered voters can vote early at their local county Board of Elections office.

    Click here for Ohio’s statewide voting schedule and check here for the contact information and address of your county Board of Elections. 

    Election Day Voting Location

    Clermont County Board of Elections Web Site

    Hamilton County Board of Elections Web Site

    Warren County Board of Elections Web Site

    Ohio Secretary of State Web Site

  • Loveland School’s face mask policy

    Loveland School’s face mask policy

    Loveland, Ohio – On August 11, the Loveland Board of Education adopted a face covering policy requiring masks for staff and students in grades PreK-12.

    All students riding a Loveland school bus must be wearing a face covering/mask when boarding the bus, riding the bus, and departing the bus.

    Face coverings/masks must be worn into the building at all times and only removed when directed by the teacher or staff member.

    The Board policy states that face coverings/masks are “required and should”…

    • Fully cover mouth, nose, and chin;
    • Not create difficulty breathing while worn; and
    • Be held secure through a tie, elastic, etc. to prevent slipping; and
    • Be of effective quality (i.e., double-layered, non-permeable, tightly woven fabric without valves).

    For the current time, this is the District policy, however, the Administration is also waiting on Ohio’s written orders for the full implementation guidelines of the face covering/mask policy for schools.

    Also Read…

    First day of school for Loveland students will be Monday, August 31

    District to Open School with Blended Model

    Clermont County returns to Level 3 COVID 19 PUBLIC ALERT

    OHSAA Announces Shortened HS Football Season Proposal

    Helping Students and Educators Recover From COVID-19 Trauma