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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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Milford Schools Awarded Safety Grants

Milford Receives Nearly $250,000 in School Safety Grants from the State of Ohio

Posted on: August 3, 2022
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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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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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Art Teacher Tracy Huggins, Pattison Elementary

Congratulations to Tracy Huggins at Pattison Elementary for Being Named to the NAEA-Crayola Creativity Ambassadors Program

Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Join us in congratulating Tracy Huggins of Pattison Elementary on being one of only 75 educators nationwide to be named to the National Art Education Association (NAEA)-Crayola Creativity Ambassadors Program.  According to the press release, which can

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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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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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Father Daughter dance a success!

Posted on: April 4, 2022
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A great big thank you to everyone who came and supported the Pattison Elementary father-daughter dance on March 18. The event had a huge turnout and everyone had fun. Thank you to the Pattison PTO for all of their hard work in hosting the event!

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SHP selected as architect for new middle school project

Posted on: March 24, 2022
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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'

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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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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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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Elementary schools to hold kindergarten nights

Posted on: February 18, 2022
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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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New Pattison facility dog already making new friends

Posted on: February 10, 2022
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A new facility dog has joined the staff at Pattison Elementary and is already making new friends.  Kaira arrived at Pattison to serve an “internship” on Jan. 31. She comes to Milford Schools from Circle Tail, Inc., where Sabin, Milford

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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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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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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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