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Winter Break Begins Today!

Posted on: December 20, 2019
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Winter Break begins today! Students are off school today through January 5 - they return on Monday, January 6, 2020. Happy Holidays! 

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Addams Family Opens Jan. 16 - Tickets Available Now

Posted on: December 18, 2019
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Tickets are on sale for the Milford High School Drama Club's performance of The Addams Family. Click here to buy tickets. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Showtimes: Thursday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 17 at 7:30

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More information about this morning's 2-hour delay

Posted on: November 21, 2019
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A message from Nancy House, Superintendent: Milford Families, I want to thank you for your patience and understanding this morning. The Miami Township Police Department alerted us at 6:00 a.m. that there was a suspect loose in the area of Boyd E. Smith Elementary School. We decided to delay all Milford District buildings two hours to ensure everyone’s safety. The timing of this could not have been worse as there were already some students at bus stops and some already on their way to school when we were notified by the police department. We immediately sent out a notification to delay school when the decision was made. Students who had already arrived at school this morning were kept at school and they were safe. Students on their way to school on buses arrived at school safely. 

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Giving Thanks

Posted on: November 14, 2019
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Thanksgiving is almost here, and in this season of giving thanks, we want to know: what about your Milford Schools experience makes you thankful? Do you have a favorite teacher, program, class, or memory that you're grateful for? Post your photo on social

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Board Work Session Nov. 4

Posted on: November 1, 2019
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The Board of Education will meet for a Work Session on Monday, November 4 - beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the District Offices, 1099 State Route 131 - to continue their discussion about facilities. The Board will review community feedback, examine estimated

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High School seeking Veterans & Active Military to speak

Posted on: October 8, 2019
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Milford High School is seeking veterans and active duty members of the military to speak with social studies classes in celebration of Veteran's Day. Our Veteran's Day presentations to students will be held Friday, November 8. If you are interested in sharing

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Kindergarten Registration Going on Now

Posted on: December 19, 2019
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Class of 2033, we're ready for you! Kindergarten registration for both half and full-day kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year is going on now. To be eligible for kindergarten, a student must be five years old on or before September 30, 2020. The

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Seniors Complete NHS Community Service Projects

Posted on: December 19, 2019
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National Honors Society (NHS) members are guided by four pillars: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Members meet high academic requirements, and this year, a high emphasis was placed on giving back to the community. Last evening, NHS seniors

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MHS Choral Concert Video

Posted on: December 9, 2019
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Here's a video of Milford High School's Choral Concert held December 4. The Chamber Singers start off the concert, then at the 6:15 mark the Mixed Choir performs, followed by the Chamber Singers together with the Concert Choir at the 18:53 mark. Enjoy! To

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Flu season is here: prevention tips

Posted on: December 6, 2019
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Flu season is here and we have seen an increased number of cases of possible influenza in our schools. We are asking for increased vigilance to help prevent the spread of the flu.  To alleviate the spread of the virus within our schools,

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Additional Preschool Openings in Morning and Afternoon Classes

Posted on: December 4, 2019
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Milford Preschool, located at 1039 State Route 28, provides early education for children ages three to five in an integrated classroom setting, where each classroom is a mix of 50 percent students who have disabilities and 50 percent students who are typically developing. Currently there are openings in the morning and afternoon preschool classes. 

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Information about Doe v. Ohio Department of Education case

Posted on: December 4, 2019
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The State of Ohio, the Governor, the Ohio Department of Education, and other state-level defendants to the class action lawsuit, Doe v. Ohio Department of Education, have reached a proposed settlement and have requested our assistance in informing students

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Milford Gives Thanks

Posted on: November 27, 2019
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We have been sharing notes of thanks the last two weeks on social media - here's a compilation of thankful posts from around the district! We're grateful for all who participated! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Milford Miami-Opoly For Sale

Posted on: November 18, 2019
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Tonight's the night! Milford High School's DECA students will be selling their Milford Miami-Opoly game at the Lila Avenue Skyline from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 18! Games cost $35 and will only be available for sale tonight at Skyline and then at Fuego on

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Milford Students Band Together at Championship

Posted on: November 18, 2019
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This past weekend, many area high school marching bands went to Music for All's Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, but Milford High School made history! For the first time in BOA history, Milford took along their football

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Bond Issue will not be on March 2020 ballot

Posted on: November 15, 2019
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At their meeting November 14, the Board of Education decided to not place a bond issue on the March 2020 ballot. The Board of Education and District Administration will continue to study timing for a future bond request to maintain the current quality of

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Student organizes Wounded Warrior Fundraiser

Posted on: November 12, 2019
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Luke, a student at Meadowview Elementary, decided this year instead of asking for gifts for his birthday he wanted to help others and set up a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project. Luke is very passionate about helping and supporting our veterans. He

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Reading is the Special on the Menu

Posted on: November 6, 2019
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Reading is the special on the menu in Mrs. Rausch's and Mrs. Williams’ third grade classes at Meadowview Elementary! Students enjoyed a "Book Tasting" to learn about book genres and to pick their favorite 'flavor' of books. The teachers created a menu

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Substitute Teacher Pay Increased

Posted on: November 1, 2019
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We have increased our substitute teacher pay to $100 a day, beginning November 4. On any given day in our district, teachers may be absent due to illness, professional development, family leave, or jury duty. It's vitally important that we attract and retain

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Seussification of Romeo and Juliet Nov. 1 & 2

Posted on: November 1, 2019
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The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet opens TOMORROW! The performance is a whimsical reinvention of Shakespeare's tragic love story, complete with rhymed couplets, creative wordplay, and hilarious props and sound effect, similar to something Dr. Seuss might

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Teacher honored with National Award

Posted on: October 21, 2019
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Congratulations to Lisa Holt-Taylor, third grade science and social studies teacher at Boyd E. Smith Elementary School, for winning the President's Excellence Award in Science! The Presidential Excellence Awards in Science, Mathematics and Engineering are the

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2019 Night of the Stars recognizes distinguished alumni

Posted on: October 21, 2019
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The Milford Schools Foundation recognized seven alumni during their Night of the Stars gala in October. Congratulations to the following award recipients: Nancy Meyer - class of 1979, Dave Demaris - class of 1963, Tom Towhey - class of 1977, Bob Battig -

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Gallery of Eagle Scholars Hard at Work

Posted on: October 8, 2019
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Check out this gallery of photos showcasing some neat classroom projects. Our Eagle scholars have been busy learning new things! (Click on each picture to enlarge it and see details.) 

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Fall Break begins Friday

Posted on: October 7, 2019
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Fall Break begins Friday, October 11. Students do not have school Friday, Monday or Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend! 

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District finances are balanced and stable 

Posted on: October 7, 2019
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At their May 2019 meeting, the Board of Education approved the district’s Five Year Forecast. The 5-year forecast shows the District has a balanced budget. The forecast also shows that the district is projected to be in deficit spending beginning fiscal year 2021. The District projects that it will have the necessary cash balance to offset the spending deficit for several years. This surplus cash balance will allow the district to continue its operations and the budget will remain balanced. 

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Congratulations 2019 Homecoming Royalty & Court

Posted on: October 5, 2019
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At Friday’s football game, Milford High School crowned two female students as Homecoming Royalty. In past years, Milford High School has crowned a female homecoming queen and a male homecoming king. This year, because the “king and queen” are two female students, they will be referred to as “Homecoming Royalty.” This change in terminology was made to reflect the voice of Milford’s student body and to ensure all students have the opportunity to feel included. “Choosing students for Homecoming Court is a long-standing tradition that has always been completely decided by student votes, and this year is no different,” said Nancy House, Superintendent. “Congratulations to the 14 students who were picked by their peers to represent their class as Homecoming Royalty and Court.”

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Homecoming Parade Information

Posted on: October 4, 2019
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The Homecoming Parade begins Friday, October 4 at 5:45 p.m. from Mulberry Elementary and will arrive at the high school campus around 6:15 p.m. From Mulberry Elementary the parade route goes from Buckwheat Road to Hunt Club Drive to Monassas Run

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Lil' Flock Pep Rally!

Posted on: October 3, 2019
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Check out this video from the Lil' Flock Homecoming Pep Rally at Charles L. Seipelt Elementary! This morning the high school athletes, marching band, dance team and cheer squad visited each elementary school and the junior high school to get everyone pumped up for tomorrow's Homecoming festivities. On Friday the parade begins at 5:45 p.m. at Mulberry Elementary and ends at the High School. The Homecoming Football game begins at 7:00 p.m. Wings Up!

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Boyd E. Smith named National Blue Ribbon School

Posted on: September 26, 2019
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Boyd E. Smith Elementary now joins the prestigious ranks of 362 schools nationwide as being named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education! The school was nominated by the Ohio Department of Education and is only one of 14 public and

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Celebrating Constitution Day

Posted on: September 25, 2019
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Milford High School students and third grade students from Boyd E. Smith and McCormick Elementary Schools celebrated Constitution Day together on September 17! They saw a drama performance that brought historical figures to life then traveled through the high

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Board hires firm to begin elementary building roof replacement project

Posted on: September 20, 2019
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Four of Milford’s elementary school buildings - McCormick, Meadowview, Mulberry and Pattinson - have asphalt shingle roofs that have a life expectancy of approximately 20 years. McCormick and Mulberry were opened in 2003 and Meadowview and Pattinson

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New Sportsmanship Video

Posted on: September 17, 2019
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In cooperation with There’s More at Stake than a Game®, the Milford High School Department of Athletics is pleased to release its brand new sportsmanship video. Aimed at reminding spectators that the only sportsmanship that has a place is good

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Survey on Facility Plans

Posted on: September 10, 2019
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In conjunction with the Community Outreach meetings held the week of September 9 (click here for more information about those meetings) another way we are gathering feedback is through an online survey. Click here to access the survey. 

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District to Host Second Round of Community Outreach Meetings

Posted on: August 30, 2019
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Milford Schools will be hosting the second round of Community Outreach Meetings on September 10 and 11 at the district's administrative offices to give feedback on the Community Advisory Team's master facility plan options.

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Wendy Planicka

Milford Schools Names Communications and Public Relations Director

Posted on: August 28, 2019
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At the Board meeting on August 15, the Milford Board of Education approved the contract of Wendy Planicka as the district’s new Director of Communications and Public Relations effective September 3, 2019.

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Community Outreach Meetings

Posted on: August 21, 2019
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The Milford School District is hosting community outreach meetings on August 28, 29, and 30. The purpose of these meetings is to give the community an opportunity to provide feedback on the Community Advisory Team master facility plan options.

 

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MHS/NGC Open House!

Posted on: August 14, 2019
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Open House will take place at MHS/NGC on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  MHS/NGC Open House is a great chance for you to meet your teachers, visit your classrooms, and walk your schedule! See you there!  Please take time to read the

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NGC Updates Slideshow

Posted on: August 8, 2019
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Student/Parent Accounts

Posted on: July 31, 2019
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Student/Parent Accounts Student accounts include Google, Schoology, Progressbook, Pearson and more. View this webpage for more information about how to sign into your Google, Schoology, Progressbook accounts!  Once students are logged into their Google

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Two Milford Ensembles Selected to Perform at OMEA

Posted on: July 23, 2019
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Both the Milford High School Wind Ensemble and our Percussion Ensemble were selected to perform at the Ohio Music Association Conference to be held January 30-February 1, 2020 at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

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School Supply Lists 2019-2020

Posted on: July 17, 2019
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Milford will welcome back our students to the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, August 19. Click read more to see the supply lists for each school.

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MHS Lifetouch Picture Form

Posted on: July 10, 2019
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Milford High School Picture Day is August 8 and August 9. Click on the link below for the order form.

 

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Video of District's First CAT meeting

Posted on: July 3, 2019
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The first meeting of the Milford School District's Community Advisory Team (CAT) was held on June 27, 2019. The team's goal is to develop a consensus facility master plan to present to the Milford Board of Education in September.

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New Online Payment System

Posted on: June 27, 2019
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Milford School District has switched our online payment system from EZPay to PaySchools Centra so parents/guardians can pay for nearly every school expense online or with a convenient mobile app.

 

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District Names Community Advisory Team to Focus on Master Facilities Plan

Posted on: June 21, 2019
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At the Board of Education work session on June 20, Superintendent Nancy House updated the board on the Community Advisory Team (CAT) process. The CAT's objective is to develop and present a consensus proposal on the district's Master Facilities Plan.

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Welcome to the NGC!

Posted on: June 15, 2019
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June 2019 To the Parents/Guardians of students entering the Ninth Grade Community (NGC): Welcome to the NGC! I am excited to serve as the principal of the Ninth Grade Community as we spend the year helping your child learn and grow. We have an outstanding

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Share Feedback on the May Bond Issue

Posted on: May 24, 2019
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The Milford Board of Education held a work session on May 23 to discuss the bond issue and develop a plan to move forward. After the defeat of the May issue, we know we must listen and engage the community in the planning process. Read more about the opportunities to share your feedback.

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AP Capstone Program 5/21

Posted on: May 17, 2019
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The students in Milford's AP Capstone program invite the community to attend their AP Seminar and AP Research showcase on Tuesday, May 21, from 6-7 p.m. at the high school. The library will also be hosting a book fair at the same time.

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District Administrative Changes

Posted on: May 17, 2019
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Milford School District will see some changes in its building and district administrative team for the 2019-2020 school year. Don Baker, Coordinator of Special Education, and Missy Borger, Pattison Elementary Principal, are retiring from the district at the

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Bond Issue Fails

Posted on: May 7, 2019
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According to the Clermont County Board of Elections, the Milford School District bond issue on the May 7, 2019 ballot has failed. 

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Chamber Honors Milford Staff, Students, & Retirees

Posted on: May 2, 2019
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Each Spring, the Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Dinner of Excellence. On April 24, the Chamber celebrated our educator and classified staff members of the year as well as retirees and outstanding business partners. Several Milford High School seniors were also presented with college scholarships.

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Voting Information for May Bond Issue

Posted on: April 30, 2019
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Milford School District has a 4.7 mill bond issue on the May 7, 2019 ballot to fund four key projects of our Master Facilities Plan. Read more to find voting information.

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Milford High School Recognizes Top Scholars

Posted on: April 24, 2019
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Milford High School held its Senior Academic Convocation Program on Tuesday, April 23. A total of 88 seniors were honored who have earned the status of Summa Cum Laude, a 4.25 and higher weighted grade point average. This group alone was offered nearly $11,000,000 in scholarship money. 

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New Principal Named for Pattison

Posted on: April 23, 2019
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At its meeting on April 18, the Milford Board of Education approved Tiffany Selm as the next principal of Pattison Elementary effective August 1, 2019. Mrs. Selm replaces Melissa Borger who is retiring at the end of the school year.

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Clermont Chamber Endorses Milford School District Bond Issue

Posted on: April 22, 2019
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On April 15, 2019 the Clermont Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of the Milford Schools bond issue on the May 7, 2019 ballot. 

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Milford Senior Earns Perfect Score on AP Exam

Posted on: April 4, 2019
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Milford High School senior Jenna Bellonby earned a PERFECT score from The College Board for her Advanced Placement 2-D Portfolio.

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Milford High School's Hope Squad Named Ohio Hope Squad of the Month

Posted on: April 2, 2019
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We are so proud of the Milford High School Hope Squad for being selected as the Ohio Hope Squad of the Month for April! Thanks to our Hope Squad members and advisors for all your efforts to make a difference at Milford High School!

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Milford Hires Aaron Zupka as Next Athletic Director

Posted on: March 15, 2019
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At its March meeting, the Milford Board of Education approved Mr. Aaron Zupka, C.A.A. as the new athletic director for the district effective July 1, 2019. Zupka has been the athletic director for Middletown City Schools since 2016. 

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Future Educators Heading to Nationals!

Posted on: March 11, 2019
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Students in Milford High School’s Teaching Professions Academy participated in the Educators Rising Ohio's conference on February 28-March 1 at Capital University. Twelve Milford students qualified for the Educator Rising National Competition in Dallas, Texas in June!

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MHS Partners with Local Businesses for Internships

Posted on: March 11, 2019
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In an effort to promote both career and college readiness, Milford High School has launched a new pilot internship program with Miami Township Fire Department and Lykins Oil company.

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Register to Vote in Time for May Election

Posted on: February 28, 2019
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Milford School District has a bond issue on the May 7, 2019 ballot. To be eligible to vote in this election, you must register by April 8, 2019. You can register to vote through Ohio’s online voter registration system at myohiovote.com.

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MHS to Host Game of Hope on February 9

Posted on: February 5, 2019
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Milford High School will host its annual Game of Hope in honor of Lauren Hill and The Cure Starts Now Foundation on Saturday, February 9. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the festivities.

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Milford Schools Closed 2/1/19

Posted on: February 1, 2019
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Milford Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, February 1, 2019. Extended Day will open at 8 a.m. at the Route 28 location only. The district administrative offices will remain open.

 

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Board Places Bond on May 2019 Ballot

Posted on: January 29, 2019
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On January 17, 2019, the Milford Exempted Village School District Board of Education approved the final resolution needed to place a 4.7 mill bond issue on the May 7, 2019 ballot.

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Scholastic Arts Regional Winners!

Posted on: January 16, 2019
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Students in our art program at Milford High School have been excelling in regional and national competitions. Milford High School students received 42 awards in the Regional Scholastic Arts contest this year! Overall, our student artists received 11 Gold Key awards, 17 Silver Key awards, and 14 Honorable Mentions.

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