Lockland Schools eNews
November, 2024
Lockland Families and Community Members:
The first quarter of the 2024-2025 school year has come and gone, and the turning of the calendar page to November represents so many opportunities to continue to Equip, Engage, and Motivate our students toward success in school and in life. Please take a moment to read about some of the exciting activities and events that have taken place over the past several weeks on both of our campuses, as well as for information about upcoming events and opportunities for our students and community!
I hope that each of you will take the time to explore the proceeding content for a wide variety of information pertaining to Lockland Local Schools and those that we serve. This month you will learn more about the incredible partnerships we enjoy that result in:
- Excellent STEM opportunities for our students in collaboration with GE Aerospace
- Leadership opportunities extended to our students through experiences at the Anthony Munoz Youth Leadership Seminar and the Ohio High School Athletic Association Student Leadership Conference
- Ways to support your child(ren) with Math instruction in grades K-12
- How each of our campuses celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in our schools
- And an exciting new program, “Panther Pathways - a Parent and Guardian Educational Series,” designed and offered specifically for our families!
The trajectory of our school district is upward because of the dedication of our staff, students, community and partners in education. We are incredibly proud of the growth and progress that is occurring each day in our District. Please enjoy the following content and as always, thank you for all that you do to support the Lockland Local School District.
If I can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. I can be reached at bob.longworth@locklandschools.org by email or by phone at (513) 563-5000 extension 903.
Respectfully,
Bob Longworth, Superintendent
Lockland Local School District
We are committed to providing a rich, engaging, and effective educational experience that meets the diverse needs of our students. This school year, we will begin the adoption process for the math courses for our K-5 and 12th grade students. We look forward to sharing our findings with you. We are thrilled to announce an enhancement to our mathematics curriculum through the adoption and pilot of new math programs for our students in kindergarten through eleventh grade.
Happy November! We are off to a great start for the 2nd quarter. Please continue to check Progress Book weekly for grade updates and assignments.
The month of October was busy and presented many opportunities for enrichment and fun. On October 10th, these came together when Lockland High School hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration in the Annex building. It was a tremendous success.
Latino families representing Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Honduras joined in, bringing a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoyed traditional Latin American dishes like pozole, tacos, olla de carne, tamales, and empanadas, alongside refreshing horchata, ponche, beignets, and the classic tres leches dessert.
Amy McLaughlin’s class created posters on Guatemala, while Mr. Strotman’s class focused on Nicaragua, Honduras, and Mexico. The students also made a piñata, giving the younger kids a chance to have a blast. MariCris spun them around as they took turns hitting it, and when it finally burst open, candy and toys scattered all over the floor, sparking laughter and excitement.
This cherished event brings the Lockland community together in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. We’re proud to share in the rich heritage, traditions, and joy of our Latino community, making memories that last a lifetime!
Athletic schedules and other important information can be found on our District website, locklandschools.org, Individual stats and team standings are located on the Miami Valley Conference website, miamivalleyconference.com.
Our Fall sports seasons are coming to an end. The Fall Sports Recognition will be held in the Cafeteria on November 14th starting at 6:00 p.m. Please make plans to attend as we celebrate all of our Fall sports programs and participants.
As we transition to the Winter athletic season, make sure your child is staying up on their academics in order to be eligible to participate. As a reminder, we have expanded our Junior High/Middle School sports offerings to include 5th and 6th grade students. All participants will need to have a valid physical on file in the Athletic Office, as well as be academically eligible. Please check Final Forms for physical expiration dates and to be sure all forms are signed. You can monitor your child’s academics in Progress Book and/or contact their teachers.
Please continue reading below for updates on our programs from our coaching staff.
Are You Ready For It? Winter Athletics Season!
As we look toward the Winter athletic season, make sure your child is staying up on their academics in order to be eligible to participate. As a reminder, we have expanded our Junior High/Middle School sports offerings to include 5th and 6th grade students. All participants will need to have a valid physical on file in the Athletic Office, as well as being academically eligible. Please check FinalForms for physical expiration dates and to be sure all forms are signed. You can monitor your child’s academics in Progress Book and/or contact their teachers.
Pathways to Employment
Pathways to Employment is a comprehensive program that prepares young adults with disabilities to transition from a school environment to independence. Please join us for the time that best meets your schedule. Register for our next Open House at https://bit.ly/PathwaysOH24-25
Support in Lockland - Valley Interfaith
It is our mission to partner with our community to provide necessary resources and build self-sustainability. By doing so, we strive to reduce the risk of hunger, crisis, and harm/victimization many of our most vulnerable community members face. Check out the programs Valley Interfaith has to offer here.
Help us serve you better! The Lockland Wellness Department recently partnered with Mary Magdalen House - a shower and laundry facility, to better meet community needs. Please complete this brief survey about your current laundry needs to help us plan for the 24-25 school year. All responses are anonymous. Find the survey here.
Do you need Health Insurance?
The goal of The HealthCare Connection’s Outreach and Enrollment program is to assist individuals and families in signing up for the health insurance that is right for them, whether it be Medicaid or a private plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace.
THCC has Certified Application Counselors at Lincoln Heights and Mt. Healthy to help you and these services are free of charge!
To schedule an appointment: Lincoln Heights, call 513-483-3041, or Mt. Healthy, call 513-728-3997
What to bring: Photo identification, Proof of income, and the Social Security numbers for yourself & other members of your household.
Stay in the know! - Emergency Preparedness
Hamilton County EMHSA encourages residents to have multiple ways of receiving alerts and warnings. Alert Hamilton County (Alert HC) is a mass notification system used to notify residents about emergencies and other important information throughout Hamilton County. When registering for Alert HC, users can also create a Smart911 profile, allowing first responders to have quicker access to important information in case of an emergency. Sign up for alerts: www.Smart911.com
Do You Need a Smoke Alarm?
The Red Cross and its partners can test existing smoke alarms and install up to three FREE smoke alarms for those that need them. Call 1-844-207-4509 or find more information here. Para español, visite ActivaTuAlarma.org
Crisis Support
911 should be called if your child is experiencing a medical emergency or a life-threatening mental health crisis. If they are experiencing a non-life threatening mental health crisis:
PIRC
(513) 636-4124
The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC), located within Cincinnati Children’s, is the admission and evaluation center for all psychiatric services, including the Bridge Clinic.
Urgent Care, Best Point Behavioral Health by The Children’s Home
513-527-3040
For children, teens and young adults up to age 21, the urgent care helps those who need immediate social or emotional care not rising to the level of going to the hospital.
Monday-Friday 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Lockland Schools students recently shined during the annual Next Engineers Discovery event, held in partnership with GE Aerospace, on the main campus. A record-breaking 103 students were engaged in this unique learning event.
With a special focus on empowering youth to explore the world of engineering, Lockland students showcased their creativity and skills.
"We LOVE this program. They have been coming to my class twice a year for the last four years. Our kids smash other schools' records every time," said Lockland Teacher Melissa Schowalter,
This year's event featured a special guest, Balazs Meszaros, who joined the Cincinnati volunteer team all the way from Hungary. Despite being in the U.S. for a brief visit, Balazs took time to contribute. With 13 GE Aerospace volunteers dedicating a total of 14 hours, students were able to create innovative designs that set a new standard for the program.
Chad Ross, GE Aerospace's Technical Product Manager, extended his heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who made the event a success, especially Balazs for his international support.
The Next Engineers program at Lockland presents students an opportunity to engage in STEM fields and is an example of a successful school/business partnership between Lockland Schools and GE Aerospace.
We are thankful to GE Aerospace and the individuals who invest their time to equip, engage and motivate our students, Superintendent Bob Longworth said.
