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Erik Zamudio Class of 2010 Donates to Support Auditorium

Milford Schools Unveils “The Z” Thanks to Generous Multi-Year Donation by Milford Alum Erik Zamudio

Posted on: December 16, 2022
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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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John Espy with Board Chair Dave Meranda, Board Vice Chair Emily Chesnut, and Board Member Melissa Nolan

Milford Schools Board of Education Appoints John Espy as Treasurer

Posted on: December 1, 2022
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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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Cold versus flu

Flu and RSV on Rise in Milford Community

Posted on: November 4, 2022
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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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Students and Principal Willson at McCormick Enjoy the Local Menu Takeover!

Milford One of Only Four Districts to Win Local Food Take Over Grant

Posted on: October 7, 2022
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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 Schools Ohio Report Card Results

Milford Closes Pandemic Performance Gap in 2021-2022 Ohio Report Card

Posted on: September 16, 2022
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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

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Important Changes to Free/Reduced Meal Program

Posted on: July 26, 2022
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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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August Community Forums

Two Important Community Forums Announced for August

Posted on: July 22, 2022
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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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MHS celebrates military signings

Posted on: May 6, 2022
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A dozen Milford High School seniors were recently recognized as they made the commitment to enter the armed services following high school graduation. MHS hosted a military signing ceremony on Wednesday, May 4, where representatives from the Army, Navy,

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Creativity celebrated during District Art Fair

Posted on: May 6, 2022
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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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Don't forget to update immunizations before fall

Posted on: May 4, 2022
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Prior to heading out for the summer, Milford school nurses are urging families to check to see which immunizations their student will need prior to returning in the fall. All rising 7th and 12th graders will need updated immunizations by the first day of

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MHS recognizes top scholars of Class of '22

Posted on: April 22, 2022
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Milford High School recently held its Senior Academic Convocation Program and honored 71 seniors who have earned the highest academic honors in their graduating class. These Milford students have achieved the status of summa cum laude, earning a 4.5 or

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District Fine Arts Fair returns April 29-30

Posted on: April 15, 2022
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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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MHS teacher academy sending 10 to nationals

Posted on: March 25, 2022
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The Milford High School Teacher Academy recently had ten students qualify for national-level competition at the recent Ohio Educators Rising Conference at Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. Milford had students compete in 12 competitions and six of

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3 MHS DECA students qualify for nationals

Posted on: March 25, 2022
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Three Milford High School students who competed the Ohio DECA state level competition recently have qualified to compete at the national level. Cheruby Herbert, Jake Renaker and Hadley Robinson will all move on to the DECA International Career

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Milford teachers serve as resources for peers

Posted on: March 18, 2022
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Four Milford teachers recently made contributions to national or state organizations that serve educators in the areas of English language arts and mathematics. Betsy Woods, head of Milford High School English Language Arts department and teacher with the

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Grabenbauer, Roediger named National Merit finalists

Posted on: March 18, 2022
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Two Milford High School students were recently named National Merit Scholarship finalists. Seniors Ayla Grabenbauer and Maya Roediger were recently notified that they have become finalists for a National Merit Scholarship to aid in their education after high

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Tickets available for 'The Little Mermaid'

Posted on: March 11, 2022
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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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MHS celebrating Milford Means All week March 14-18

Posted on: March 11, 2022
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Students at Milford High School will celebrate #MilfordMeansAll week March 14-18, celebrating all parts of the MHS community. Each day will be dedicated to highlight those who foster inclusivity, diversity and acceptance at Milford. These include but are not

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Mask requirement for buses, transportation lifted

Posted on: February 28, 2022
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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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3 MHS students win Scholastic Art Awards

Posted on: February 25, 2022
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Congratulations to three Milford High School students who recently won recognition in the Scholastic Art & Writing awards. Seniors Mo Cambron and Olivia Pascale, and junior Simone Early-Slack won awards for their visual art entries in the 2022

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2 MHS musicians perform with Ohio All-State Honor Band

Posted on: February 18, 2022
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Two Milford High School musicians earned prestigious ranking for their recent performance with the Ohio All-State Honor Band at the OMEA Conference in Cleveland.  Senior Ellen Long (clarinet) and junior Sarah Morgan (euphonium) were two of just 74

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MHS Competition Cheer win national championships

Posted on: February 18, 2022
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The Milford High School competition cheer team won its first-ever UCA National Championship on Feb. 13 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL, The MHS squad won the Traditional Routine category and also captured a national runner-Up trophy

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Milford named 2022 Top Work Place

Posted on: February 18, 2022
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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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Great Oaks

MHS adds biomedical courses for '22-'23

Posted on: January 28, 2022
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A new group of classes in the biomedical field will be offered to Milford High School students next school year after the Board of Education approved the program on Jan. 20. Students will now be able to take classes in Principles of the Biomedical

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Dept. of Health lifts universal contact tracing requirement

Posted on: January 28, 2022
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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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Live Oaks open house

Great Oaks accepting applications for fall

Posted on: January 21, 2022
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Milford parents and high school freshmen and sophomores will have the chance to get a first-hand in-person look at more than 30 career programs available for high school juniors and seniors during January. In-person open houses at Diamond Oaks, Laurel

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Masking requirement extended through Tuesday, Jan. 25

Posted on: January 21, 2022
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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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New MHS drama director named

Posted on: January 21, 2022
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Milford High School has welcomed David Derringer as the new director of Milford Drama. Derringer comes to Milford High School with a wealth of performance and directing experience. He graduated with honors from Northern Kentucky University with a degree

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Milford schools closed Tuesday, Jan. 18

Posted on: January 14, 2022
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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.

Posted on: January 10, 2022
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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

Posted on: January 7, 2022
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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

Posted on: January 3, 2022
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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

Posted on: January 2, 2022
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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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