North Feb. 21

March 19 | 2nd Grade Concert at MHS | 6-7 p.m.

Our second graders have been hard at work preparing for their upcoming concert! We look forward to seeing you there!

March 20 | Early Release Day & End of the 3rd Quarter

Please note that North students will be dismissed two hours earlier than usual, at 1:15 p.m.

March 21 | Professional Development Day

Midview Local Schools will be closed.

March 24-28 | Spring Break

Midview Local Schools will be closed.

We Need Your Feedback!

It is an exciting time for Midview Local Schools! Our strategic planning process is officially underway, and we want YOUR input. We are committed to creating a plan that reflects the values and aspirations of the entire Midview family. Please consider sharing your thoughts by completing our online survey or attending an in-person focus group. Learn more and get involved here: midviewk12.org/strategic-plan.

This year, three of our students were selected to participate in the Middie Chef Competition. We are so proud of all of our students that submitted their recipes. Liana, Allyson, and Braelyn made their recipes with our Midview Kitchen Staff for our judges to taste.

Today our Kindergarteners celebrated their 100th day of school. Our students enjoyed dressing like Rockstars and participated in themed activities commemorating this accomplishment. 100's day is such a fun day for the students. We are so proud of their academic and social growth. Keep it up Kindergarteners!

Mrs. Whitesel's class learned about the different states of matter; solid, liquid and gas. The class enjoyed experiencing the different types of matter with a hands-on science experiment. Mrs. Whitesel challenged her students to blow up a balloon by combining a solid (baking soda) and liquid (vinegar) to create gas!

This week, Mrs. Carpenter's class explored Presidents' Day by learning about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. They engaged in various activities such as listening to read-alouds, reading comparison texts with partners, creating collages, and making a Venn Diagram. Did you know that Abraham Lincoln grew a beard because of a suggestion from a young girl named Grace?

This week, please make sure your student brings at least one extra set of clothing to school. Accidents happen—whether due to wet weather, spills, or bathroom mishaps—and having a change of their own clothes ensures your child remains comfortable throughout the day. At this point in the school year, our supply of donated clothing has been fully utilized, so we appreciate your help in making sure each student has what they need. Thank you for your support!

Our February word of the month is Teamwork. Classrooms are learning and practicing what it means to work together with others, cooperatively and kindly.

In accordance with Ohio’s Senate Bill 288, school district are required to provide developmentally appropriate instruction on child sexual abuse prevention. This instruction is also a required part of the district's health curriculum for students in grades K through 3. In January, we shared information about this instruction, including the videos used in these lessons, with parents and guardians.

Beginning the week of February 10th, Mrs. Hamm began presenting the videos to our classes. Many students in first and second grade remembered the videos from last year, and reinforcing these message will continue to benefit them. For kindergarteners, this material is new, so we are taking a slower, more gradual approach. Students are learning how to protect themselves with safety rules presented in the videos. Feel free to ask your child what they remember from these lessons!

Years in the district: 23 years

What excites me most about my job: The amazing students, staff, and community. This is a great place to be a Middie. I love interacting with my students daily, and sometimes (physically) pushing them to try their hardest, even when they think they can't.

What has working at Midview Local Schools taught YOU? People will come and go, but having the title 'Once a Middie, always a Middie' is a great permanent feeling. I'm blessed to be part of such great community and school district.

A few of my favorite things include: Sushi, garlic mashed potatoes, and good hike/adventure.

What is most important to me in my role: Making sure my student (and staff/community) know that I care about each of them, and I'm always right here if they ever need help, or just someone to talk to.

Years in the district: 20 years

Reason(s) I chose to pursue my position at Midview Local Schools: Exercise, physical activity, and fitness are so important that I wanted to P.E. I always loved working out and playing sports.

P.E. runs in the family. My grandpa and cousin both taught P.E.

Some of my hobbies/interests outside of my career: Working out, coaching and watching wrestling.

I am not a big fan of: Long lines, and traffic jams.

Working at Midview Local Schools has taught ME: Patience, integrity, flexibility, and compassion.