Tiger Talk
District Newsletter - February 26, 2023
Superintendent's Message
Loveland Tiger Families,
We have launched a Levy Information page on our website to help inform our entire Loveland City School District community about our upcoming 4.9 mill levy request. I want everyone to have the information necessary to make the best decision for their family on this important issue.
Follow this link to our website to review facts about our district’s academic performance and finances. There is also a calculator to help you understand exactly how the levy would impact your family.
If approved, the additional funding would allow the district to continue our commitment to fiscal responsibility while maintaining class sizes, student support, and course offerings.
If the levy fails, and there is no additional funding this year, Loveland City School District would move into step one of the State of Ohio fiscal distress process. Each step of the fiscal distress process comes with more state oversight, deeper cuts to what we offer students, and fewer options for how to pull the district out of a difficult financial situation. I discussed the fiscal distress process during our most recent Board of Education meeting, and you can watch my presentation by following this link.
The district’s costs for staffing and services have grown in the nine years since the last levy was approved by voters. We are essentially operating on 2014 funding in a 2023 economy. This year the district is dipping into its savings to pay for expenses because of rising costs.
Our district runs incredibly efficiently. Our finances are an open book. Loveland produces fantastic outcomes for students and earned a 5-star Ohio School Report Card with some of the lowest per-student funding in Ohio.
I hope every voter in our community takes the time to learn all they can about our district finances before they head to the polls.
If you have questions or want more information, you can reach me at: broadwmi@lovelandschools.org.
Go Tigers!
Mike Broadwater
Superintendent
Loveland City Schools
Impact Night and Back Our Businesses Week
Join Tigers Inc. in downtown Loveland on Thursday, March 2, from 5-8 pm for Impact Night. This is part of Back our Businesses Week, a yearly show of support for the local business community. Back our Businesses Week runs February 27-March 5.
Tigers Inc., our student-run nonprofit organization at Loveland High School, is collaborating with the Loveland Legacy Foundation for the third year of this great event. The goal is to eat, shop, and support local businesses.
Impact Night is an opportunity for Loveland Tiger students, families, and staff to pack the streets of downtown Loveland, supporting local businesses. Join Tigers Inc. for the kick-off of Impact Night from 5-5:30 pm, where people will line the streets from Bishops Quarter to Graeter’s.
Learn more about Tigers Inc. and Back Our Businesses Week in the information area by Alley Boutique beginning at 4:45 pm. Wear your orange and bring your signs to show your #beLOVEland spirit and Tiger pride!
Congratulations, Dylan Smith
Loveland High School senior Dylan Smith has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Dylan received nominations from both Senator Sherrod Brown and Representative Brad Wenstrup. Congratulations, Dylan, on this outstanding achievement!
Support Students Supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society
Loveland High School students are working again on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student of the Year campaign - raising money and awareness for blood cancers. Emma Steiner, Marcel Mangan, and Orhan Ozbudak are leading Team CoUREage 4.0, and they have set a goal to raise $100,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by March 25, 2023. You can support Team CoUREage 4.0 in several ways:
Their online auction closes on March 4. Check out this link for lots of great items, including a stay in a Gatlinburg cabin, an LHS parking spot (winner picks spot), and more! All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. http://www.32auctions.com/teamcoureage
Eat at Dewey’s Pizza in Harpers Point from 4-9 pm on Monday, February 27. Mention the fundraiser to support TeamCoUREage! On Friday, March 3 - Kona Ice is coming to LHS.
Text Jen Steiner at 513-289-6393 to sign up for their Athlete Instincts Fitness Class at 10:30 am on March 4th, or to sign up for our 5k walk/run on the bike trail at 3 pm on March 12th.
Celebrating FC Cincinnati's Season Opener at LECC
Loveland Athletic Boosters Mulch Sale
If you’re thinking about spring, consider supporting our Loveland Athletic Boosters and Loveland Tiger athletes by purchasing your mulch from LAB. They’ll have mulch and long-needle pine straw available. Student-athletes will deliver it right to your door on March 25, with full pallets delivered by April 1. The deadline to order is March 17.
Learn more and make your purchase by following this link to the Loveland Athletic Boosters website. Contact mattkapsz@gmail.com with any questions.
Tiger Ball Tickets are On Sale
Support our Loveland Athletic Boosters during a fun night of reliving your high school glory days during the LAB Tiger Ball. Party with throwback music from DJ Freddie Mac from Q102 and food from your local Loveland favorites.
Reverse Raffle Tickets are on sale for $50. Every ticket is a winner with a value from $15 to over $900.
Silent Auctions items are available to preview now, and bidding starts on Feb. 20th! Don’t miss the Bengal’s memorabilia, LHS youth camps, the always popular LHS parking passes, prime Graduation seats, vacations, and much more. You do not need to attend Tiger Ball to win the Reverse Raffle or Silent Auction items.
You can find more information, purchase event tickets, raffle tickets, and view silent auction items here.
Join the Relay for Life
The Loveland High School Student Athletic Leadership Team (SALT) is launching the Relay for Life in support of the American Cancer Society. Students who would like to get involved can sign-up to form fundraising teams. Follow this link to register as a student participant or to support our students in this effort. The Relay for Life will be taking place on May 5, 2023.
Information About Spring Community Sports
Loveland Youth Baseball - Spring Registration Open Now!
Registration has been extended for the Spring 2023 Baseball Season! Loveland Youth Baseball is also expanding the program to include kids as young as four years old! Boys and Girls ages four and up can register now through 2/28/23. Programs include t-ball, coach-pitch, and kid-pitch, depending on age group. Registration discounts are available for parent volunteer coaches. Grab some friends, get registered and let's play some baseball! Registration and more information at bit.ly/LYBORegistration2023
Loveland Softball Registration Open
Registration is now open for Loveland Softball Association spring teams. Programs are available for girls ages 5-14, and more information can be found at www.lovelandsoftballassociation.com. Registration is open until March 1, 2023.
Loveland Youth Volleyball
2023 Spring registration is open through February 28th for 3rd-8th grade boys and girls who live in the Loveland School District. Practice starts the week of March 13th, and the season runs through May 21st. Please consider volunteering for a head or assistant coach (coach’s kids play for FREE!). Register at https://lyvo.teamsnapsites.com/registration/ and send any questions to lyvolleyball3.8@gmail.com.
Loveland Youth Football
Loveland Youth Football signups begin February 13, 2023. Find more information here: http://lovelandyouthfootball.com/
Loveland Youth Football Cheer
LYF Cheer is for grades K-6. Registration starts March 1st on lovelandyouthfootball.com and closes April 1st.
Loveland City School District
Email: setteran@lovelandschools.org
Website: www.lovelandschools.org
Location: 757 S Lebanon Rd, Loveland, OH, USA
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Twitter: @LovelandTigers