District Update - Sept. 29
As this is our first district newsletter since August, I would like to take this opportunity to officially welcome our families and community to the 2023-24 school year! It is truly an exciting time to be a Middie, and we look forward to a successful and productive year together.
There are incredible opportunities that lie ahead for our district, and we are committed to making this school year one of action. With the substitute levy now in our rearview mirror (thanks to the unwavering support of our community), our staff and administration are ready to charge forward with a renewed sense of focus.
Certainly, there is plenty of work that lies ahead, but I am more than confident our team at Midview Local Schools will take each challenge and opportunity in stride for the betterment of our district, now and in the future. And that future, as our recent successes indicate, is very bright.
As a reminder, this monthly newsletter is full of great stories, important updates, and information about upcoming events. We encourage you to read each edition thoroughly so you stay up-to-date with all that is happening in Midview Local Schools.
We are ready for month number two! As always, please feel free to reach out to your building principal or any member of our district team if you have questions or concerns.
Take care,
Dr. Bruce Willingham
2023-24 State of the Schools Address
Earlier this month, Midview Local School District hosted local leaders and partners during our annual State of the Schools Address.
The State of the Schools Address focused on the status of the district, including past accomplishments, present news, and upcoming initiatives. More specifically, Dr. Willingham gave an update on the district’s performance on the 2021-22 Ohio School Report Card (the 22-23 Report Card was released the following week), the opportunities available to students, facilities and infrastructure, and the progress of Midview’s strategic plan, which includes the district’s vision, mission, and goals. Mike Resar, Midview Local School District’s treasurer, provided the district’s financial update.
- View the recording of this year’s State of the Schools address here (topics have been broken down by time intervals for viewing ease in the video description).
- View the presentation deck here.
Midview High School Students Make Difference Abroad
This summer, 27 Midview High School students, one Midview Middle School student, and four chaperones traveled abroad to Panama to participate in a service-based learning program. During the nine-day immersive experience, Midview students:
- lent a helping hand at Rural Panama School, spending three days improving sanitation infrastructure and making building updates (digging drainage ditches, using pickaxes to clear an area for a new classroom area, exterior and interior painting, mixing concrete by hand using shovels and pails of rock, sand, cement, and water) and two days working alongside dental health professionals (providing Fluoride treatments, teaching a dental health lesson in Spanish, packing hygiene kits with donations from the Grafton community and Global Brigades)
- learned about Panamanian culture through field trips and activities, including making tamales, Mola-inspired painting, crafting Soap Rock carvings, hiking, sightseeing, and Zumba
- practiced their foreign language skills, interacting with locals and the Panama Squads Abroad staff in Spanish
Midview Local Schools Receives Ratings for the 2022-23 Ohio School Report Card
The 2022-23 Ohio School Report Card from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has shown Midview Local Schools maintained 21 out of 25 stars for a second consecutive year and received a 4.5 out of 5-star district rating. This is the first year the ODE has assigned overall composite rankings for districts.
Read more about what the Ohio School Report Card is, our ratings in its five components, and how Midview interprets this data.
Unified Sports
This year, Midview High School students with and without disabilities will join together on the fields and courts of play under Midview High School’s Unified Sports program.
Unified Sports, created by the Special Olympics, is aimed at promoting inclusivity, fostering leadership, and encouraging friendship and acceptance among young student-athletes of all abilities.
Read more about Unified Sports at MHS, including our athletic conference, sports schedule, and an upcoming visit with the Cleveland Browns!
Trunk or Treat
Join us for a BOO-tiful evening of Trunk or Treat fun on October 30 from 5-6:30 p.m.!
Parking & Event Details:
- Trunk or Treat will take place on the walking path in front of the Middle School, beginning at the small brick building east of the football field.
- Parking will be available at the elementary campus and high school parking lot.
- Takeaway pizza from Papa John’s will be available for purchase.
Participation:
- Through a partnership with Our Lady Queen of Peace, the Midview Backpack Program helps feed students in our community. Participants are asked to please bring a donation item (as listed below) or money in support of this program.
- Donation items: Juice Boxes, Cans of Soups, Chocolate Milk, Prepackaged Muffins, Fruit Cups, Ramen Noodles, Granola/Cereal Bars, Individual Cereals, Applesauce Cups, Pudding Cups, Meal in a Box (Hamburger Helper), Mac n Cheese, Individual Snack Bags (crackers, pretzels)
K-6 Literacy Night
Our K-6 families are invited to join us for a fun and informative evening dedicated to all things reading and writing!
Parents/guardians will:
- Create make-and-take activities
- Participate in sessions that will provide insightful strategies, tips, and resources for nurturing the natural progression of literacy
- Learn about our literacy framework
- Attend a session on IXL
- Hear from the Grafton-Midview Public Library about the events and activities that they have to offer our students and community
- Participate in sessions for English Language Learners (if applicable)
Students will:
- Participate in a scavenger hunt on the walking path (weather permitted)
- Enjoy various reading and writing activities
- Create a bookmark
- Enjoy a fall-themed story
This event will be held at West Elementary on October 24 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Cleveland Cavaliers Midview Family Night
Midview Local School District is taking over Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Miami Heat on November 22! As part of our Midview Family Night, Middie supporters have access to discounted tickets and exclusive on-court student experiences!
Tickets:
- Discounted tickets are available only through this link.
On-court student experiences:
- 30 TOTAL K-8 students will line the visiting team’s tunnel and 15 TOTAL K-6 students will accompany players on the court during the National Anthem. Please fill out the following form to enter your child into the raffle. Families are responsible for purchasing tickets for their students and all other accompanying attendees.
Veterans Day Appreciation
Members of the MHS Key Club will deliver signs the week of October 16-20. Signs will also be available for pick up at the Grafton VFW on October 19 from 5-6 p.m. and Trunk or Treat on October 30 (no prior registration required).
