Congratulations to Milford High School students, Sydnee Smith and Amanda Reinhart, who have been named National Merit Semifinalists.  These seniors earned this distinction based upon their score on the PSAT taken during their junior year. Less than 1% of high school seniors in the nation are named semifinalists.

In addition, seniors Brian Wang and  Grace Ruhlman,  were named as National Merit Commended Students.  Over 1.5 million students participate in the PSAT each year, and this year, less than three percent of those students have been recognized as National Merit Commended Students.  

" We are proud of these scholars for this tremendous accomplishment and their contributions to the academic excellence at Milford High School," shared Josh Kauffman, Milford High School Principal.

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. LEED provides a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. 

The District will be reviewing and compiling the results of this input to share with our school community. There will be more ThoughtExchanges held throughout the school year on a variety of topics.

Milford Teachers Honored at Jennings Fellows

The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation recently named 13 teachers in southwest Ohio a "Jennings Fellow." Four of the 13 teachers selected are Milford School District teachers.  They are (left-right): Amy Ossola, 3rd grade teacher at Pattison Elementary; Michelle Thompson, 4th grade teacher at Mulberry Elementary; Jennifer Weiler, 1st grade teacher at Boyd E. Smith Elementary; and Heather Dingus, 3rd grade teacher at Mulberry Elementary.

The highly-regarded distinction honors master teachers in select areas of Ohio each year. Candidates, who have been nominated by their superintendents, participate in the Jennings Educators Institute during the fall. A three-part professional development experience, the Institute encourages and supports teachers as they strive to improve their practice. Upon completing the series, participants can earn the designation "Jennings Fellow" by taking an additional step to immediately apply what they have learned. During the next several months, they design, implement, and document lessons incorporating ideas from the Institute under the guidance of university partners.

Since 1959, the Jennings Foundation has recognized teachers who demonstrate a commitment to further develop their own skills, to take action, and to reflect on those practices with their peers.

"These practices are the hallmarks of excellent teaching," shared Milford Superintendent, Nancy House, "We are incredibly proud that four of the 13 teachers in southwest Ohio are Milford School District teachers."

Mrs. Stefanie Hinners, a kindergarten teacher at Pattison Elementary, was recently featured as the Warm 98 Teacher of the Week. She was nominated by a Pattison parent for being such a caring and loving teacher.

"Students love Mrs. Hinners. They are always so excited to get home to tell their parents all the activities (and learning!) that Mrs. Hinners shared with them that day," said Pattison Principal Mrs. Borger.

Hard work in the classroom and on the court has paid off for Milford Milford High School senior Lisa Sullivan. She will be continuing her academic and volleyball career at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Lisa's appointment came as a result of seven recommendations, including teachers and U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup. 

The Cincinnati Enquirer ran a great feature on Lisa and her accomplishments. Click here to read the story.

Milford's Career Prep Educator of the Year

On September 20, Mr. Rob Hatfield, Associate Principal of the Milford Success Academy, was recognized by the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce Foundation as Milford's Career Prep Educator of the Year.

"Mr. Hatfield has done a tremendous  job of re-envisioning our Success Academy to ensure it meets the needs of each and every student who attends and that all of our students graduate ready for life," said Milford High School Principal, Josh Kauffman.

Mr. Hatfield has been the Associate Principal of the MHS Success Academy s ince the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Prior to that, he was an assistant principal at Glen Este High School for five years. He was also an assistant principal at Little Miami High School.

Last school year, Milford School District received a three-year grant through the   KnowledgeWorks Foundation to   support the redesign of the Success Academy which serves at-risk students who face challenges in completing high school. Mr. Hatfield has led the r edesign to transition from a primarily online program to a blended learning approach with an increase in teacher/student contact and additional academic supports, as well as, enhance the social emotional resources.

The Real Ride Supports Success Academy

On September 29, five cyclists who left the West Coast in the beginning of August arrived at the Milford Success Academy. The team is part of The Real Ride, cycling from Seattle to Boston to benefit schools that serve students who have gone off track in their educational experience.

 

For three months, these riders have been cycling across the United States via an unconventional route - a combination of dirt roads, trails, forest tracks, wooded paths, and country roads. Their coast-to-coast ride will benefit five alternative high schools in large cities along their route. So far, through sponsors and donors they have raised $50,000. They're logging the journey at their blog, realride.org, where people can donate to their cause of helping at-risk students.

 

Associate Principal Rob Hatfield said, "We are so grateful that the Real Ride chose our school to benefit from their ride.  Moreover, we appreciate the light they are shedding on our important mission of serving kids who have gone off track."

 

During their visit, Real Riders shared lunch with Milford staff and students and toured the Success Academy . Recent Milford graduates spoke to the group about their experiences and how the Success Academy gave them the support they needed to graduate from high school. Two current students also shared their experiences about the guidance and support the Success Academy has given them to get back on track and earn the credits they need to graduate from high school.

   

The group rides an average of 65 miles a day on gravel, resting every tenth day. Some days they ride up to 100 miles. From Milford, the riders are continuing on to Boston, and will stop at schools serving at-risk students.

Milford's annual homecoming parade and football game will be held on Friday, October 13. Please join the entire Milford High School community as we come together to celebrate Homecoming 2017.

Festivities kick off at 5:45 p.m. with the start the of the parade which will begin at the campus of Live Oaks and make its way to Eagle Stadium. Families are encouraged to line the parade route and join in the excitement! Click here for the parade route.

T he varsity football game will kick o ff at 7:00 p.m. in Eagle Stadium against Withrow High School.

Marching Band & Color Guard Recognized

The Eagles Marching Band and Color Guard competed in the Ryle High School Competition on September 23. Milford's Band placed 3rd overall and the Color Guard was recognized as Best Overall Color Guard at the competition.

Milford Schools Foundation will hosts its annual "Night of the Stars" on Friday, November 3. 

The Foundation recently announced the 2017 class of Distinguished Alumni to be honored at this year's Night of the Stars:

 

Joseph Fitzwater (Class of 1942)

Kitty Johnson (Class of 1963)

Jim Douglas (Class of 1974)

Chuck Ingram (Class of 1978)

Whitney Williams Brady (Class of 1986)

Donald Jamey Mills (Class of 1990)

Aaron Strait (Class of 2011)