District Update - Oct. 27
I would like to begin by congratulating our Midview students and families for their incredible efforts during the first quarter. Our accomplishments in academics, activities, and athletics speak for themselves and are thanks in no small part to the support we receive from our community and, ultimately, the work and care of our staff!
As a district, we acknowledge that any success we celebrate would not be possible without the efforts of our talented team of teachers and support staff members. As captured in the featured article at the end of this newsletter, we are fortunate to have numerous educators – many of whom you may recognize from your time as a Middie – who have made a difference in the lives of hundreds of students over the years! They are the foundation of Midview Local Schools and deserve their own congratulations and thanks.
In coordination with the end of the quarter, the district will have our second early release of the school year this Thursday, Nov. 2, followed by a PD Day (No School) on Friday, Nov. 3. Please plan accordingly if you have not yet done so!
This is also an opportune time to take advantage of our upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Meet with teachers early in the year to better understand what your child is learning at school, their academic and social-emotional progress, and what you can do to support them. If we all continue to work together, our students will have great success through the end of the 2023-24 school year. Please check your building newsletters or web page for conference dates.
I invite you to join us in closing out a successful month and first quarter by attending Trunk or Treat this Monday (Oct. 30) from 5-6:30 p.m. We are grateful for the time and effort (and not to mention the mass amounts of candy) our Midview Compass Committee, staff, clubs, groups, and teams have poured into making this an enjoyable evening for our community. As a reminder, we kindly ask that participating families bring a donation of money or a non-perishable food item to help feed students in our community through the Backpack Program.
We are quickly approaching a busy and fun time of year filled with winter athletics, choir and band concerts, and holiday festivities. I encourage you to regularly check our district calendar to stay in the know about all the ways to be involved in supporting our students.
Happy (almost) November, Middies. I look forward to great things as we begin quarter two.
Take care,
Dr. Willingham
Midview East Intermediate Awarded OSLN Grant for Second-Year
Midview East Intermediate is one of 161 schools in the state and one of two in Lorain County to receive the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Classroom Grant!
The Middies’ grant funds will be used for the purchase of 20 Hummingbird Robotics Kits. Utilizing these kits, fifth and sixth-grade students will learn how to program and code in STEM class, bringing their projects to life with lights, motors, and sensors.
The animatronic integration will culminate in a demonstration of mastery and ultimate creativity with a school-wide engineering design challenge. Students will build mini-golf holes with moving and light-up elements for the Midview community to enjoy during the district’s K-6 STEM Night on April 25. Read the full story here.
Midview Local Schools Honors Local Veterans with Yard Signs and Cards
As part of our Veterans Day celebrations for a second year, Midview Local Schools recently honored local veterans with an unexpected gesture of appreciation. Last week, Midview High School Key Club members delivered custom yard signs and handmade cards from North Elementary students to 50 veterans’ homes.
Local men and women who served in our nation’s military were greeted with a simple, yet most sincere message: “Freedom isn't free. Midview thanks this veteran.”
Students also visited the Grafton VFW to pass out signs to its visitors and those who may not have been comfortable nominating a veteran for home delivery.
To date, nearly 200 signs have been shared with members of our community! Read the full story here.
Cleveland Cavaliers Midview Family Night
Please note that the LAST day to enter K-8 students into the raffle for an exclusive on-court fan experience is November 3. Please fill out the following form to enter!
Midview High School Drama Club Presents "Sylvia"
Save the date for the MHS Drama Club's production of Sylvia!
Sylvia is a modern romantic comedy that captures the story of "Sylvia," the dog found in the park, the couple who adopts her, and the series of hilarious and touching complications that result.
Beginning Nov. 1, tickets can be purchased here (general admittance ticket:$15, student ticket:$5).
Midview Invests in Strength and Conditioning
Read more about the evolution of our weight room, the Middies behind its progress, our Strength & Wellness for Athletes class, and our vision for the future.
Warm Place to Walk
Too cold to walk outside? Will your favorite trails or paths soon be covered by snow and ice? Then lace up your tennis shoes and come to Midview Middle School for a warm place to walk!
Beginning Nov. 1 through to the end of March, MMS will be open from 5-8 p.m. Please note that walking will not be permitted during evening events as the security gates will be down. To view the middle school's event schedules, please visit midviewk12.org and midviewathletics.com.
Parent's Night Out Fundraiser
Forms were sent home with students earlier this week but can also be printed here. Please turn in the registration portion and payment to your child's main office by Nov. 2!
Administration Travels to Columbus to Receive Purple Star Awards
As a Purple Star Award recipient, our district prides itself on our commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Read more here.
Celebrating 5-9 Years with Midview Local Schools
Maria Alfano-Cooper, Quinn Algood, Jayme Allman, Jack Armstrong, Susan Binder, Ashley Bramley, Jordane Breha, Tyler Burk, Heather Burns, Teresa Carnes, Amy Crum, Mary Kate Dusek, Julia Dye, Megan Ealy, Katie Evin, Robyn Fox, Amanda Goodwin, Brittany Harness, Sharon Henry, Cathy Houston, Matt Joseph, Elizabeth Klipfell, Tammy Kuntz, Leah Levay, Alyssa Lucas, Alina Ludwig, Therese Lynch, Frank Major, Brett Mattingly, Doug Meyers, Ashley Michael, Jesse Morgan, Lucy Mraz, Sharon Novak, Hailey Nowagarski, Danielle Ockuly, Anne Patterson, Stephanie Phillips, Megan Poelking, Johna Ray, Kimberly Raymond, Randi Robinson, Andrew Schmidt, Carissa Silva, Kelsey Styrt, Paul Tanner, Cat Tennis, Linda Thomas, Susan VanderSluis, Crystal Walker, Chelsey Whitesel, Bruce Willingham, Renee Yarish
Celebrating 10-14 Years with Midview Local Schools
Jodi Anderson, Emily Ballantine, Coleen Barta, Larissa Betka, Rhonda Blackburn, Molly Borowy, Jim Brabenec, Greg Dickson, Bethany DiFranco, Brandy Fair, Dawn Farley, Sandra Gasior, Heather Grisanti, Amy Guildoo, Anna Hogan, Joanne Hollis, Beth Huffman, Henna Hulme, Kelly Kapucinski, Sharon Keesecker, Zach Keeton, Janet Leopold, Jennifer Lorber, Jacquelyn Loudermilk, Kathy Manning, Dan May, Sam Montemarano, Laura Myers, Patrick O'Neill, Amanda Parris, Christine Philion, Kevin Radigan, Tayler Rogerson, Cara Ryder, Catherine Salva, Melanie Sandell, Jessica Schneider, Bethany Shaw, Tracey Sinkinson, Danelle Stover, Ryan Ternes, Tanna Ternes, Tyler Trakas, Meredith Udris, Jane Urig, Megan Viers, Jessica Vigliucci, Tammy Walsh, Mandi Zajc, Heather Zbydnowski, Lynette Zeman
Celebrating 15-19 Years with Midview Local Schools
Kathy Armold, Molly Bielawski, Shawn Bristow, Don Caramell, Betsy Cooksey, Amy Crawford, Theresa Crayton, Bridgette Donegan-Vargo, Amelia Eastin, Alice Feldmann, Blair Fisher, April Foster, Dawn Galant, Lisa Gilchrist, Nancy Grau, Lisa Greene-Radke, Cindy Harbert, Margaret Hirsh, Sue Homoki, Mary Ann Kardos, Bill Lawton, Cassie Lundgard, Lynn Magyar, Mary Manning, Monica Mason, Lucy Mencke, Kim Mullins, Roberta Plas, Joanne Pressnell, Jacqui Rozanski, Tammie Skender, Jackie Smith, Esther Stanard, Sherryl Surman, Mercedes Szuch, Karen Tablett, Deb Weigel, Sherry Wilson, Lora Wright-Terrell, Kyle Zimmer
Celebrating 20-24 Years with Midview Local Schools
Diane Barrett, Robin Bolash, Mary Booth, Laurel Clarke, Jessica Dembiec, Anne Marie Eakins, Sheryl Gregory, Kelly Groomes, Steve Hayhurst, Melissa Kacsandi, Ben Kendrick, Lisa Kervin, Marcia Kidney, Sabrina Kiser, Susan Krezman, Kevin Matheson, Heather Maxwell, Marie Maynard, Erin McCreery, Rebecca McMillen, Karrie Mertz, Courtney Miller, Becky Moran, Shona Overy, Amanda Passerrello, Sheila Priddy, Paula Ranker, Elizabeth Reams, Janet Reyes, Andrea Richardson, Deb Schroeder, Traci Schubert, Lisa Simpson, Sharon Smith, Michelle Snider, Becky Stefanik, Penny Storrie, Heather Szoradi, Jill Ward, Karen Weir, Tara White, Doug Williams, Sharon Wilson, Jodi Wolf, Jackie Young, Katie Zapolnik
Celebrating 25-29 Years with Midview Local Schools
Stacy Brandenburg, Heather Carnahan, Renee Carpenter, Keith Ciesielczyk, Don Crawford, Jason Difranco, Rhonda Eye, Tracy Fries, Aimee Hamm, Tammy Hammond, Lee Ann Jones, Kim Justice, Kara Kaiser, Kim Kauffman, Shannon Krajewski, Elizabeth Lanzer, Kerry Massie, Marsha Minney, Melissa Morgan, Kimberly Phillips, Renee Moore, Leslie Rowe, Lisa Shinko, Tonya Stillwell, Tricia Thomas, Brenda Weiland, Kim Wilson
