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Milton-Union Exempted Village School District Public Update
Milton-Union Exempted Village Schools today announced its 2024-2025 program year policy free and reduced-price meals or free milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The State of Ohio Budget for school year 2024-2025 includes funding to cover the cost of reduced meals for breakfast and lunch. This provision allows schools to provide no cost meals to reduced price meal eligible students.
Brookville Intermediate School Honor Roll
BROOKVILLE — The following students in grades 4 – 8 have been named to the Honor Roll during the fourth quarter at Brookville Intermediate School. Honor Roll with Distinction (4.0 GPA): Joseph Jenkins, Austin Schmidt, Kaylee Haupt, Abigail Lucous, Libby Nutter, Paige Young, Sophia Holderman, Taylor Kleismit, Cayleigh Tipton, Timothy Moler, Claire Harsh, Nora Dunkle, Riley Lake, Colton Dorsey, Blake Sprada, Xavier Hummel, Kinley Kummer, Kyle Peak, Haley Crabtree, Elliott Peters, Jacob Zimmerlin, Bella Miller, Jolie Gudorf, Ella Renner, Ava Combs, Helena Brown, Seraphine Deardurff, Allison Call, Makenna Jones, Lucas Mundhenk, Liam Horn, Warrick Deardurff, Brianna Iker, Logan Waggoner, Kyzek Wolf, Mildred Lara.
Trotwood-Madison teacher named District 3 Teacher of the Year
TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) — A teacher at Trotwood-Madison High School has been recognized by the Ohio Board of Education. Justin Stone, chair of the science department at Trotwood-Madison, has been named Regional State Board District 3 Teacher of the Year. According to ODE, Stone has 17 years of experience, as well as wanting to make […]
Garber graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
ARCANUM — Logan Michael Garber, son of Aaron & Dorothy Garber, of Arcanum recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Garber earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. Garber is a graduate of Franklin Monroe High School.
D.A.R.E. to make a difference
Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or D.A.R.E., is an American education program founded in 1983 to discourage the use of drugs, membership in gangs, and violent behavior. At the height of its popularity, D.A.R.E. was found in 75% of American school districts. The program consists of police officers who visit elementary school classrooms and educate children that drugs are harmful and should be refused. The program also addresses alcohol and tobacco use.
It’s time to Stuff a Bus
GREENVILLE — The Darke County United Way is once again having its annual Stuff A Bus school supply drive to collect school supplies and distribute them to all Darke County school districts for students in need. Items needed include: paper (wide and college-ruled), composition books, #2 pencils, blue and black pens, erasers, rulers, glue sticks, safety scissors, markers, washable markers, highlighters, post it notes, crayons in 16 or 24 packs, single subject notebooks, colored pencils, pocket folders, calculators, pencil sharpeners, pencil pouches/boxes, dry erase markers, backpacks, lunch boxes, ziplock bags, tissues, and/or antibacterial wipes.
Edison receives funds for respiratory care program training equipment
PIQUA — Sen. Sherrod Brown secured $900,000 on behalf of Edison State Community College from the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies’ Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests for fiscal year 2024. The College will use the funds to purchase essential training equipment for its new Respiratory Care program.
Exchange programs introduce new cultures to students, host parents alike
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Since 1982, International Student Exchange has connected U.S. high school exchange programs with exchange students globally. Here in the Miami Valley, it’s connecting cultures from around the world. “Bringing kids from other countries here really, first of all, teaches our American students about other cultures, but it also inspires them to […]
Versailles girls basketball players lead youth camp
VERSAILLES — The Versailles high school girls basketball program hosted their youth camp from July 15-17. Versailles girls basketball head coach Tracy White said they had 87 girls between the two sessions. It was a three long days of camp, but it was also an enjoyable three days. “It’s...
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