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  • Loveland schools want feedback

    Loveland schools want feedback

    Loveland, Ohio – Julie Dunn the administrative assistant in the board of education office asked Loveland Magazine to share this information to the broader community.

    The Board of Education is seeking input from staff, families and the community on their “commitments for the 2021-2022 school year”.

    Dunn asks that you please review the current LCSD Board Commitments (below) and provide feedback through answering the questions. The survey will remain open until Wednesday, January 20 at 9 AM.

    Take the survey here.  

  • Lorenz re-elected Board President of Loveland District

    Lorenz re-elected Board President of Loveland District

    This story was up-dated at 12: 28 PM as we received a comment from Dr. Lorenz

    Loveland, Ohio – Dr. Kathryn Lorenz was re-elected Board President last night at a meeting of the Loveland City School District Board of Education.

    Kevin Dougherty (Provided Photo)

    Kevin Dougherty was chosen by fellow Board members to replace Michele Pettit as Vice-President.

    The Board postponed the previously announced executive session (for last night) to discuss the hiring of an interim Superintendent. The session will now be held on Tuesday, January 12 at 6 PM when they will have a “virtual” meeting. Dr. Amy Crouse resigned as Superintendent on December 17.

    UP-DATE at 12:28 PM: Dr. Lorenz just sent Loveland Magazine this comment: “I am honored by the comments made by board members, suggesting that they would like me to continue facilitating the administrative work of board meetings. I know that all board members are equal and I know that the board President is simply the board member who helps by running the meetings and facilitating some communication with the district administration and the public at large.”

  • DeWine relaxes guidance for COVID 19 classroom quarantine

    DeWine relaxes guidance for COVID 19 classroom quarantine

    “Students and teachers exposed to a COVID-positive person in school are no longer required to quarantine as long as the exposure occurred in a classroom setting and all students/teachers were wearing masks and following other appropriate protocols.”

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that Ohio is changing its guidance regarding quarantines following an in-classroom exposure in K-12 schools. The Ohio Department of Health said, “Moving forward, students and teachers exposed to a COVID-positive person in school are no longer required to quarantine as long as the exposure occurred in a classroom setting and all students/teachers were wearing masks and following other appropriate protocols.”

    The change follows an evaluation of virus spread in Ohio schools conducted by researchers with the Ohio Schools COVID-19 Evaluation Team. Preliminary results of the evaluation found no discernable difference in the risk of contracting the coronavirus between those in close contact with a COVID-positive person in the classroom and those who were farther away.  

    Loveland Magazine has reached out to Loveland Superintendent, Dr. Amy Crouse and the District health team to inquire whether the District will adopt DeWine’s newest protocol, however, neither are available for immediate response. (Thank you for your email. Our offices are closed through Sunday, January 3, 2021.  I am out of the office with limited access to email.)

    Loveland school students return to the classroom on Monday, January 4.

    “This evaluation confirms for us that Ohio’s classrooms are a safe place for our students and that the commitment our schools have made to keeping kids safe in the classroom is working,” said DeWine.

    Schools should continue to require quarantines for exposed students in situations where masking and distancing protocols were not followed. The updated quarantine guidance does not apply to after-school activities, including sports, according to the new guidelines.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in early December new quarantine guidelines for people who were exposed to coronavirus, reducing the length of time from 14 days to 10 days without symptoms or seven days with no symptoms and a negative test. The Loveland School District announced on December 4 that they would implement these less stringent quarantine requirements.

    Meanwhile: The Associated Press reports that California has the nation’s 2nd confirmed case of a new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus. Read on…

    Here is the last Covid 19 Dashboard that was published by the District (12/12/20 -12/18/20) right after classes dismissed for Winter Break:


    Statewide Curfew extended for another three weeks

    The Ohio Department of Health is extending the 10 PM to 5 AM statewide curfew for another three weeks until January 23. Governor Mike DeWine said, “This is b/c we don’t yet know what effect the holidays may have on our hospitals and health care systems, so we must continue to be cautious.”

  • Loveland High School Class of 2020 Sports Hall of Fame

    Loveland High School Class of 2020 Sports Hall of Fame

    by David Miller

    Loveland, Ohio – There will be no traditional Winter induction ceremony for the Loveland High School Class of 2020 Sports Hall of Fame, however Kevin Taylor said they are planning an on-field celebration for next Fall during a home football game. The traditional ceremony is usually in January during half-time of a varsity basketball game.

    The Class of 2020 includes, Mark Weden (2006), Janet (McCoy) Rich (1971), Josh McCoy (2003), and Greg Larman (1995).

    Taylor did not want these Loveland Tigers to lose out on some early recognition so he sent the names and bios to us to publish.

    What you see below are the “proofs” of exactly how the official plaques will look. The awards are being engraved as we publish.

    We present this exclusive to Loveland Magazine story with their well deserved “Drum Roll and Roar, please…”

  • Loveland Intermediate/Middle campus will be in “Hybrid” when they return

    Loveland Intermediate/Middle campus will be in “Hybrid” when they return

    LIS/LMS Make Temporary Switch to Hybrid After Winter Break 

    Loveland, Ohio – Winter Break began yesterday afternoon for the Loveland schools. Students will return to class on January 4.

    The District announced in their weekly newsletter on Friday afternoon that schedule changes have being put in place for the Loveland Intermediate School (LIS) and Loveland Middle School (LMS) after the return from Winter Break. 

    LIS and LMS will move to hybrid learning from January 4 through January 14. There will be no changes for any other grade levels and no changes for the Remote Learning Academy learners.

    The announcement said that after noticing an increase in community spread of COVID-19 after the Thanksgiving Break, and looking at the results of a recent survey, the decision was made to limit in-person learning for grades 5-8 after Winter Break. They also say that the family survey data did not indicate a need to adjust the learning model PK-4, “Therefore, Loveland Early Childhood Center, Loveland Primary School, and Loveland Elementary School will return on January 4 at the full capacity model.”

    The District COVID 19 Dashboard published on 12/18/2020

    Loveland High School is currently in hybrid, with plans to return to five-day, in-person learning at the start of the second semester on January 19.

    In a “hybrid model”, schools operate at reduced capacity with students alternating between in-person and remote learning activities at home. To purpose is to keep class sizes smaller and increase physical distancing space between individuals.

    The newsletter also included this message from the District’s health services staff

    As your children head home on December 18, please remember it is not only what they do at school that matters, but outside their school day that also counts (actually our data is showing it matters most). Remember “The Bundle” there too – masks, distancing, and hand-washing. January will be our biggest challenge yet and we know that what everyone does in the next few weeks will help determine how things go. Stay aware when you are around others remembering that distance is your friend and that wearing a mask is your way of saying to others that you care. Months down the road, we will have the opportunity again to gather and hang out, but for now, be intentional about this.

  • COVID 19 report for Loveland Schools

    COVID 19 report for Loveland Schools

    Loveland, Ohio – Here are the latest COVID 19 reports provided by the Loveland School District.

    Winter break begins this Friday, December 18 and classes will be back in session on Monday, January 4.

    K-12 Instructions for Families and Students when Quarantined

    • On 12/12/20, a non-teaching, non-school-based staff member, last at work on 12/9/20
    • On 12/12/20, a teaching staff member at the Loveland Early Childhood Center, last at work on 12/11/20
    • On 12/12/20, a non-teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/7/20
    • On 12/14/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 12/9/20
    • On 12/14/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/11/20
    • On 12/14/20, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/10/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/10/20
    • On 12/11/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/8/20
    • On 12/11/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/7/20
    • On 12/11/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/8/20
    • On 12/11/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/8/20
    • On 12/11/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/10/20
    • On 12/11/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/7/20
    • On 12/9/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Primary School, last at school on 11/30/20
    • On 12/9/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 11/30/20
    • On 12/9/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/7/20
    • On 12/9/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 12/3/20
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/3/20
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/3/20
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/3/30
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/8/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/3/20
    • On 12/4/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/2/20
    • On 12/5/20, a non-teaching staff member at the Loveland Early Childhood Center, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/5/20, a student at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 12/2/20
    • On 12/5/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/2/20
    • On 12/5/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/2/20
    • On 12/6/20, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 11/30/20
    • On 12/7/20, a teaching staff member at the Loveland Early Childhood Center, last at school on 12/1/20
    • On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/7/20, an non-teaching staff member at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/7/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/4/20
    • On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/2/20
    • On 12/7/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/1/20
    • On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/1/20
    • On 12/03/20, the district was notified that a non-teaching, non-school-based staff member tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member was last at work on 11/30/20
    • On 12/03/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland Intermediate School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last at school on 11/18/20
    • On 12/03/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last at school on 11/18/20
    • On 12/04/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last at school on 11/30/20
    • On 12/04/20, the district was notified that a student at Loveland Intermediate School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last at school on 12/02/20

  • From 16-year-old ride operator to GM: Meet Tony Carovillano from Loveland, Ohio

    From 16-year-old ride operator to GM: Meet Tony Carovillano from Loveland, Ohio

    Loveland, Ohio – Tony Carovillano graduated from Loveland High School in 1987.

    Mother-in-law Lynne McManus Lee told Loveland Magazine this morning, “Our family is so proud of him. He’s one of the best!”

    FROM 16-YEAR-OLD RIDE OPERATOR TO GM: MEET TONY CAROVILLANO

    As the vice president and general manager of Worlds of Fun, Tony Carovillano is responsible for leading the operation of the park’s 235 acres and all of its rides and slides. His day typically starts at the front gate where he welcomes ambassadors and guests. From there, he bounces around attending meetings, checking on projects, leading his directors and planning for upcoming events. The day usually stretches past 8 hours, and the workweek almost always stretches beyond five days, but just as Tony did when he started – he relies on the energy of the park to keep him going.

    For the past 35 years, amusement parks have been Tony’s life. He fell in love with the industry soon after he started as a train conductor at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio outside of Cincinnati. He was 16, and he’s been along for the ride ever since that whistle blew.

    Working on the Railroad at Kings Island

    After turning 16, it was time for Tony to get a job. To his delight, he was hired to work in rides at Kings Island after his sister, who was a supervisor at the log flume, put in a good word for him. Decked out in his train conductor uniform, Tony went to work on the K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad.

    Read the full feature on Tony in…

  • Loveland High School Drama presents The Christmas Carol

    Loveland High School Drama presents The Christmas Carol

    Watch the Christmas Carol radio show by Loveland High School Drama “online” over the coming weekend!

    The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials and the magic of live sound effects. Three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the true meaning of Christmas. A charming take on a family favorite that will leave no one saying “Bah Humbug!”

    Stream it to your big screen and sound bar.

    Here is how to watch and support local theater:

    Go to the LHS Drama website for the link. The LHS Drama Website is: https://lovelandhstheater.wixsite.com/lhsdrama

    Both the Friday night, 12/11, 7 PM performance and the Saturday night, 12/12, 7 PM performance will have its own link on the landing page.

    The links will be accessible for only 24 hours from the start of the performance. But you also can pre-order as of now!

    The fee for a single viewing is $10.95, so watch the show in one go.

    The show runs slightly over one hour.

    Pre-Order Now!

  • 7 new COVID 19 cases in the Loveland District

    7 new COVID 19 cases in the Loveland District

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District said today that there have been 7 new COVID 19 cases in the District. Yesterday the District reported 14 new positive cases. The District did not release any information on the number of quarantines.

    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 12/3/20;
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/3/20;
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/3/20;
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/4/20;
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/3/30
    • On 12/8/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/4/20; and
    • On 12/8/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/3/20.
  • 14 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Loveland schools

    14 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Loveland schools

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District today reported 14 new positive cases of COVID-19.

    • On 12/4/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/2/20;
    • On 12/5/20, a non-teaching staff member at the Loveland Early Childhood Center, last at school on 12/4/20;
    • On 12/5/20, a student at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 12/2/20;
    • On 12/5/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/2/20;
    • On 12/5/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/2/20;
    • On 12/6/20, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 11/30/20;
    • On 12/7/20, a teaching staff member at the Loveland Early Childhood Center, last at school on 12/1/20;
    • On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland Elementary School, last at school on 12/4/20;
    • On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland Intermediate School, last at school on 12/4/20;
    • On 12/7/20, an non-teaching staff member at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/4/20;
    • On 12/7/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/4/20;
    • On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland Middle School, last at school on 12/2/20;
    • On 12/7/20, a teaching staff member at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/1/20; and
    • On 12/7/20, a student at Loveland High School, last at school on 12/1/20.

    The report does not say how many students or staff are in quarantine. The District has refused to list quarantines on a daily basis and only release the number on Fridays. Today, Loveland Magazine repeated our request for these numbers.

    Here is that data from Last Friday:

    Last Friday the District announced that during the next few weeks, some school buildings may have to temporarily switch to remote learning because of staff absences.

    Read:

    District responds to staff shortage by adopting shorter quarantine period

    Loveland District says staff absences may cause last-minute notice of school closing