Blog Entries - 2022

Milford Schools Unveils “The Z” Thanks to Generous Multi-Year Donation by Milford Alum Erik Zamudio
Last night, the Milford Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to accept the six-figure, multi-year donation made to Milford Schools by Milford alumnus Erik Zamudio. Zamudio is a 2010 graduate of Milford Schools and a successful entrepreneur named to
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Milford Schools Board of Education Appoints John Espy as Treasurer
Earlier today, at a Special Board Meeting, the Milford Schools Board of Education voted to appoint John Espy as the district’s next Treasurer. Mr. Espy started his career at Milford Schools as the Music Director, and completed part of his Treasurer
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Flu and RSV on Rise in Milford Community
We want to make our families aware that Milford is seeing an increase in FLU and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in our community. Please be mindful of how your child is feeling and keep them home if they are exhibiting any signs of illness such
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Milford One of Only Four Districts to Win Local Food Take Over Grant
Late last school year, Milford Schools Director of Nutrition Services, Tina Reynolds, applied for a grant through Green Umbrella's Feed Our Future program that would allow Milford Schools to participate in Local Menu Takeovers during the 2022-2023 school
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Milford Closes Pandemic Performance Gap in 2021-2022 Ohio Report Card
Yesterday, Ohio School Report Cards were released. Milford Schools "exceeded" or "significantly exceeded" standards in 4 of the 5 categories and "met standards" in one. The State of Ohio switched from letter grades to a star system this year and Milford
Blog Entry Synopsis EndImportant Changes to Free/Reduced Meal Program
Important changes have been made at the federal level to the Free and Reduced Meals Program. For Milford Schools families, this means a return to pre-pandemic operations. For the previous two school years, no forms or applications were required. However,
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Milford Receives Nearly $250,000 in School Safety Grants from the State of Ohio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced yesterday that Milford Schools is the recipient of nearly $250,000 in safety grants. The grants are a part of Ohio's K-12 School Safety Grant Program and were awarded to assist schools in paying "for security upgrades to
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Two Important Community Forums Announced for August
At the July Board Meeting, Superintendent John Spieser announced two important community engagement opportunities. The first will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 6:00 p.m., and will focus on the Middle School Construction project. It will be a chance
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Milford Welcomes Nicole Ward as Principal for Meadowview Elementary
Milford Schools is pleased to welcome Nicole Ward back to the district as our new principal for Meadowview Elementary! Nicole started her career as an intervention specialist at Milford Jr. High. From there she became a Building Coordinator,
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Milford Girl Scout Troop 44336 Collects 320,000 Caps for Benches to Honor their Classmate
On Monday, May 23, 2022, Milford Girl Scout Troop 44336 gathered at Miami Township's Community (Leming House) Park and the Harmon family residence to dedicate twin sister-benches in honor of classmate Leighana Harmon, a Meadowview student who passed
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Creativity celebrated during District Art Fair
More than 1,500 pieces of two- and three-dimensional student artwork was showcased during the Milford District Art Fair April 29 and 30. The show was displayed in the Milford High School cafeteria and featured selected student artwork from the six elementary
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District Fine Arts Fair returns April 29-30
After a two year hiatus, the Milford District Arts Fair returns in person on April 29-30. More than 1500 pieces of art created this year by students throughout the entire district will be displayed at Milford High School for a community wide celebration of
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Milford student wins Clermont Co. logo contest
Congratulations to the Milford student artists whose logos were named winners in the Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District's recent logo design contest. The logo submitted by Milford Jr. High seventh grader Ella Hurff was selected as the overall
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2nd graders' kindness aims to help local business
Second grade students at Meadowview Elementary worked together this week to lend a helping hand to a local business that recently suffered damage. A gas leak is being blamed for a recent early morning explosion at Pop’s Donuts in Day Heights. The
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SHP selected as architect for new middle school project
Construction of a new Milford middle school is one step closer after an architectural firm was selected by the Ohio Facilities Commission and district officials. The Cincinnati-based firm SHP Leading Design was selected to lead the project following
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Tickets available for 'The Little Mermaid'
Tickets are now available for Milford High School Theatre Department's upcoming production of Disney's The Little Mermaid! Performances will be on: Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. AND 7:30
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Mask requirement for buses, transportation lifted
On Feb. 25, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued updated guidelines that lift masking requirements on public school transportation. In alignment with this guidance, beginning Monday, Feb. 28, all Milford students and staff are no longer
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Milford named 2022 Top Work Place
Milford Exempted Village Schools has been named a Cincinnati Top Work Place for 2022 by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Recognition on the Top Work Place list is based on employee feedback gathered by Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey of the district's employees
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Elementary schools to hold kindergarten nights
Milford elementary schools are excited to welcome our youngest Eagles and their families to get acquainted with their new home-away-from-home on Kindergarten Information Nights. All Kindergarten students registered for the 2022-2023 school year are invited
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Dept. of Health lifts universal contact tracing requirement
The Ohio Department of Health on Wednesday informed Ohio’s school districts that they may immediately discontinue universal contact tracing of new COVID-19 cases. Ohio’s K-12 schools will continue to follow the “Mask to Stay, Test to
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Masking requirement extended through Tuesday, Jan. 25
Due to a continuing high level of positive COVID-19 cases reported by staff and students, Milford Exempted Village Schools will extend its short-term masking requirement through Tuesday, Jan. 25. This applies to all grades K-12. District nursing staff
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Milford schools closed Tuesday, Jan. 18
Milford Exempted Village Schools are among many districts locally that have experienced a critical number of staff and student absences due to illness and quarantines. Because of the difficulty we currently face staffing our classrooms, Milford Schools will
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Short-term masking requirement in place until Jan. 21.
Due to a recent significant spike in COVID-19 cases reported by staff and students, Milford Exempted Village Schools will once again require masks for staff and students in all school buildings beginning Tuesday, Jan. 11. This applies to all grades
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Chat with Superintendent on Jan. 13
Have a question for Milford Schools Superintendent John Spieser? Chat with him live on Thursday, Jan. 13 from 6-7 p.m. as he hosts his “Live Chat with the Superintendent." These events are broadcast live on
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Health Dept. updates quarantine guidelines
The Ohio Dept. of Health announced on Dec. 30, 2021 that it has updated guidelines for quarantines to align with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control. These guidelines call for a shortened quarantine period for those with a positive test
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Classes resume for students Tuesday, Jan. 4
Reminder to Milford students and families: Students have one more day of winter break to enjoy as students do not return to school until Tuesday, Jan. 4. Monday is a teacher in-service day. Also please note: Our staff has continued to monitor case
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