Blog Entries - 2022
Book Suggestions for Third & Fourth Graders
Consider giving the gift of reading this holiday season! We're sharing suggested book gift lists for students - click here to see the other grade levels/age level lists. We're sharing book suggestions for students at Donovan Elementary in third and
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Consider giving the gift of reading this holiday season! We're sharing suggested book gift lists for students - click here to see the other grade levels/age level lists. We're sharing book suggestions for students at Berry Intermediate
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Whether you have a voracious or reluctant reader, graphic novels are a great option! Reading graphic novels helps students develop reading skills in many ways. In addition to reading the text, readers must make inferences based on the illustrations,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBook Suggestions for Kindergarten - Second Grade
Consider giving the gift of reading this holiday season! We're sharing suggested book gift lists for students. (See the other grade level/age level lists here.) Today we're sharing book suggestions for students at Bowman Primary School in
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBook Suggestions for Preschoolers
Research shows that students who read at least 20 minutes each day are exposed to 1.8 million vocabulary words a year, wow! Reading is considered brain food - reading activates and exercises many areas of the brain, whether students are reading or being read
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDistrict Adds School Resource Officer
Beginning January 4, 2023, Lebanon City Schools will increase the number of School Resource Officers: Officer Tim Cooper will join Officer Dan Fry as our second School Resource Officer working in our buildings. The School Resource Officer program is a
Blog Entry Synopsis EndOnward Lebanon Episode: Athletics Update
Onward Lebanon is our monthly TV program designed to provide insight into our district, our students, our people, and our programs. In this latest episode, Superintendent Isaac Seevers talks with Athletic Director Keith Pantling as Lebanon High School
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLHS Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Step into an enchanted world this holiday season as Lebanon High School proudly presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the beloved Broadway musical stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning animated film. Belle, a bright, beautiful, and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndIssue 7: 9.64-mill Substitute Levy
Lebanon City School District has placed a 9.64-mill substitute levy on the November 8, 2022 ballot: The levy will not raise taxes The levy is not asking for new money The levy will combine three existing levies into one The three levies being combined
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWatch: Service Learning Class at LHS
Onward Lebanon is our monthly TV program designed to provide insight into our district, our students, our people, and our programs. This latest episode explores the Service Learning Class offered at Lebanon High School. The class combines student learning
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCommunity Builders - First Quarter
Congratulations to our first quarter COMMUNITY BUILDERS! The Lebanon City Schools Board of Education honored 27 students, three staff members, and one community business during the Community Builders Recognition Event held October 24. The event, sponsored
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFour Inducted into Hall of Fame
Amy Brewer, Diana Davis, Donna Davis Norris, and Steve Poitinger were inducted into the Lebanon Hall of Fame October 13, 2022. The Hall of Fame was established by the Board of Education in 1981 to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWhat questions do you have about the levy?
Lebanon City School District has a 9.64-mill substitute levy on the ballot November 8. What questions do you have about the levy? Click on this link to ask a question using Thought Exchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/685237807 Superintendent
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRSVP for Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
RSVPs ARE NOW CLOSED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AT THE HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION. If you have any questions about attending please contact Wendy Planicka: planicka.wendy@lebanonschools.org ------ The Lebanon Hall of Fame event is back this
Blog Entry Synopsis EndIssue 7 Substitute Levy on Nov. 8, 2022 Ballot
Lebanon City Schools has a 9.64-mill Substitute Levy on the November 8, 2022 ballot. Click here for more information.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPatriot Night Sept. 30 - Free Game Tickets for Heroes
At the football game next Friday the Warriors will play West Clermont and it's PATRIOT NIGHT at James Vandegrift Stadium! Friday, September 30 we'll be celebrating patriotism by honoring everyday American heroes who have shown
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Onward Lebanon is our monthly TV program designed to provide insight into our district, our students, our people, and our programs. It can be viewed at select times on Lebanon's City Channel 6 or on demand on the Lebanon Channel online. September is Suicide
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCoach Hodges stepping away after 25 Years
Lebanon High School's Head Girls Basketball Coach Rob Hodges has announced he is stepping away from his coaching position due to important family matters that are his priority. "This was a very difficult decision for Coach Hodges and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFacebook Live Sept. 22: What levy questions do you have?
What questions do you have about the substitute levy? We have planned a number of online and in person opportunities for Lebanon families and the Lebanon community to meet with District Administration to discuss and ask questions about the levy. These
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarrior Welcome to our New Staff!
Join us as we give a hearty Warrior Welcome to the following new staff! WARRIOR WELCOME: Elizabeth (Betsy) Cain - Lebanon High School, Clinic Nurse Betsy Cain is the new Clinic Nurse at Lebanon High School. This is her first position as a full-time
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDeadline Approaching for Immunization Requirments
The Ohio Department of Health requires a Tdap Booster and a Meningococcal Vaccine before entry into 7th grade. All students must have a total of 2 Meningococcal vaccines before entry into 12th grade. Immunization records must be turned in or the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAccepting Nominations for the Hall of Fame
The Lebanon Hall of Fame event is back this year after a brief hiatus due to the pandemic. It'll take place Thursday, October 13 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Bowman Primary School, 825 Hart Road, Lebanon. The Lebanon Hall of Fame was established to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSales Tax Holiday for School Supplies
Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7, 2022 is the sales tax holiday for school supplies. You can find your student's supply list on our website here. More info from the Ohio Department of Taxation on what items qualify for the sales tax holiday is
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarrior Welcome: New Staff Hired for the New School Year
Join us as we give a warm Warrior Welcome to this group of new staff - teachers, intervention specialists, custodians, special education aides, secretaries, and a food service worker! Lauren Barnes, Science Teacher, Lebanon High School - For Lauren
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSubstitute Teachers Needed
Lebanon City Schools is seeking qualified candidates as building substitute teachers for grades K-6 for the upcoming school year. Click here for more information and to apply.
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Free Meal Benefit Has Ended
For the past two years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided waivers to schools across the nation to offer all students, regardless of income status, free breakfast and free lunch. This program will end June 30, 2022. This means that
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLHS's Class of 2022 Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Congratulations to Lebanon High School's Class of 2022 Valedictorian and Salutatorian! VALEDICTORIAN ABIGAIL MCKELLOP - Throughout her high school career, Abby has been involved in many extracurriculars. She served as the Student Body President, the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarrior Welcome: New Staff Hired
Join us as we give a warm Warrior Welcome to this group of staff - a custodian, a school counselor, six new teachers, and a Special Education Instructional Facilitator! Daniel Bullimore is working as a custodian at Berry Intermediate. Welcome
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSeeking Feedback - COVID Funds & Bus Purchase
One way we are increasing our communication efforts is to periodically send oversize postcards to district residents. We mailed our first postcard in early May - click here to see it. The postcard includes information about how the district is spending
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLink for Graduation Live Stream
Lebanon High School's Class of 2022 graduation ceremony will be live-streamed beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022. Click here to watch.
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New Student Registration
Are you new to Lebanon Schools? It's time to register your student! Registration for new students is now open for the 2022/2023 school year. Click here to begin the online registration process.
Warrior Welcome: Haley Kocisko, 8th Grade Math Teacher, Lebanon Junior High
Join us in welcoming Haley Kocisko, new 8th grade math teacher at Lebanon Junior High! Ms. Kocisko is finishing her fifth year in the teaching profession. She comes to Lebanon Schools from Reading Community Schools; prior to that she taught in Boston,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarrior Welcome: Sarah Olivotti, Intervention Specialist, Bowman Primary
Join us in welcoming Sarah Olivotti, new intervention specialist at Bowman Primary! Ms. Olivotti comes to Lebanon with 12 years of teaching experience. She spent her first 10 years teaching in Rockford, Illinois, working in a specialized program for
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMay 24 is an EARLY RELEASE day
On Tuesday, May 24 students in grades 1st through 11th will be released from school ONE HOUR EARLIER than their normal release time. If students ride the bus in the afternoon, they will be dropped off one hour earlier than their normal time.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndParking Info for Wed., May 4, 2022
Attention Warrior Families! The end of the school year is an exciting time and there is a lot going on to celebrate our student's achievements and successes in the classroom, on the field, and on the stage! Please be aware that the District
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHow Lebanon is Spending COVID Relief Funds
School districts have received funding streams to support their response to the pandemic. Lebanon City Schools will receive a total of $6.6 million in funding from state and federal sources in the next two years. To date, $1.7 million has been spent and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCalender Reminder: No School Friday, April 29
Reminder: there is no school for students Friday, April 29, 2022.
See our Page in Town Money Saver Magazine
Check your mail boxes! The latest edition of the Town Money Saver magazine is out now. Our page, called Building Community, is included in the magazine each month thanks to our sponsor, Whit's Frozen Custard. Each edition of the magazine
Blog Entry Synopsis EndStaff Appreciation Week May 2 - 6
Join us as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 2 through 6! We're using this week of appreciation as an opportunity to recognize ALL of our dedicated teachers and staff who work hard to make our district a great place for students. This is the perfect
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLatest ONWARD LEBANON Episode Now Playing
Onward Lebanon is our monthly TV program designed to provide insight into our district, our students, our people, and our programs. This latest episode explores the district’s music program. Host Isaac Seevers, Superintendent, welcomes
Blog Entry Synopsis EndIt's Spring Concert Time!
For the ninth consecutive year and tenth year overall, Lebanon has been named a Best Community for Music Education. This distinction is given to communities who offer a comprehensive music program and is determined by the types of classes offered, the number
Blog Entry Synopsis EndResponse to Threats of Violence
Superintendent Isaac Seevers sent the following message to Lebanon High School parents on April 25, 2022: Good Evening Parents,This afternoon a student reported something they overheard at school concerning possible school violence at Lebanon High School. We
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTwo Lebanon Educators win Project Excellence Awards
Congratulations are in order for two outstanding Lebanon educators who have been named winners of Project Excellence Awards by The Area Progress Council of Warren County! Angie Saunders, Second Grade Teacher at Bowman Primary, and Janet Terrell, Fourth Grade
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLebanon Summer Sports Camps Opportunities
Lebanon families looking for youth summer sports camp opportunities, you can find information and registration details online here. There are camps scheduled throughout the summer for cheerleading, boys and girls basketball, volleyball, boys and girls soccer,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndParent Input Form for Grades 1-6
Parents and Caregivers, fill out this Parent Input Form by April 29 to provide your child's school with input on class placement for the 2022-2023 school year. Please keep in mind that while we will try to accommodate all requests, there is a possibility
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAnnouncement: New Instruction Coaches & Special Education Instructional Facilitators
Five teachers have been selected to fill the new roles of Instructional Coaches and Special Education Instructional Facilitators. Learn more about these positions and the teachers who will fill them: Instructional Coaches: An Instructional Coach is a
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKindergarten Registration Open Until April 15
Kindergarten registration is open until next Friday, April 15. If your child turns 5 years old by August 1 of this year, make sure you register them for Kindergarten now.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSeeking Input On Communication Efforts
Lebanon City School District is conducting a communication survey and is looking for staff, parent, and community feedback on communication from the district and our schools. The feedback we receive from this survey will be used to improve communication with
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCelebrating Assistant Principals Week
It's National Assistant Principals Week and we are thrilled to recognize our awesome AP's who serve our students!
Thank you for always being there for our students!
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSenior Elijah (Eli) Paulman wins State Scholarship Award
Join us in congratulating Lebanon High School senior Elijah (Eli) Paulman for winning the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award! The scholarship is given to one student in each school district in Warren County. Each scholarship winner then chooses one
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSpring Break March 28 - April 1
Lebanon's spring break is Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1. Students return to school Monday, April 4. Enjoy!
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Warrior Welcome: Kassidy Vernon, Receptionist/Registrar
Join us in welcoming Kassidy Vernon as Receptionist/Registrar! She will be the first person to greet you when you visit our Central Office location. Mrs. Vernon is replacing previous receptionist Patricia Tipton, who moved into a role within the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarrior Welcome to 5 New Staff
Join us in giving a warm Warrior Welcome to the following recently hired staff members: Alexa Dykes, food service, Berry Intermediate Theresa Reier, food service, Bowman Primary Erin Keffaber, building substitute, Lebanon Junior High Heather Henderson,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCommunity Builders recognized March 23
On March 23, 2022, 26 students and 6 staff were honored by the Board of Education as COMMUNITY BUILDERS! The recognition event, sponsored by Whit's Frozen Custard, highlights students and staff who live out the district's mission of building community. A
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWARRIOR WELCOME: Bradley Walker, Assistant Treasurer
Join us in welcoming Bradley Walker as Assistant Treasurer for Lebanon Schools! His first day was March 22. His office is located in the Central Office. Mr. Walker comes to Lebanon from Milford Exempted Village Schools, where he served as Payroll
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWARRIOR WELCOME: Robert Reynolds, Principal, Lebanon High School
Join us in welcoming Robert Reynolds as the new Principal of Lebanon High School! Mr. Reynolds comes to Lebanon from St. Bernard-Elmwood Place School District, where he currently serves as the Junior/Senior High School Principal, a role he has held for
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarrior Welcome: new bus drivers
Join us in giving a warm Warrior Welcome to recently hired bus drivers David Julien and Russell Krouse!
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKindergarten Registration March 14 to April 15
We are so excited to welcome our littlest Warriors! Kindergarten registration for the class of 2035 begins March 15! Click here to register your child for kindergarten! Kindergarten registration requires: Filling out online
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNo School Friday, March 11
Calendar reminder: Friday, March 11 is a staff work day. Students do not have school.
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Celebrating School Social Work Week
March 6 through 12 is National School Social Work Week. Join us in recognizing the impactful roles of Social Worker Tracy Funke and Resource Coordinator Lynn Payne! Their work focuses on the whole child and they link families to community resources, from
Blog Entry Synopsis EndVolunteers needed for Show Choir Classic March 12
The Lebanon High School Show Choir Classic takes place Saturday, March 12 at the District Performance Center. It's a one-day event that showcases our school district and hometown hospitality to visitors from Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia. It's an exciting
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarrior Welcome to 3 New Staff
Join us in giving a warm Warrior Welcome to the following new staff members: Zach Dakin joins us as a custodian at Bowman Primary School Kenda LeForce joins us as a food service worker at Berry Intermediate School Kyle Robinson joins us as a
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCommunity Builders Recognized February 16
A Community Builder is someone who cares about their community and takes action to make it better. Last month we honored 33 Community Builders with a special ceremony hosted by the Board of Education and Superintendent Isaac Seevers. This special
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNew Episode of #ONWARDLEBANON
Check out the latest episode of Onward Lebanon, our monthly TV program designed to provide insight into our district, our students, our people, and our programs. This episode is about our Spanish Immersion Program, now in its fourth year of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdated Facemask Guidance for Buses
Effective February 28, 2022: Masks are no longer required to be worn on school buses, per the updated CDC order: Effective February 25, 2022, CDC is exercising its enforcement discretion to not require that people wear masks on buses or vans operated by
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNo School Feb. 17, 18 and 21
Don't forget - schools are closed Thursday, February 17, Friday, February 18 and Monday, February 21.
Thursday, February 17 = staff professional development day - no school for students
Friday, February 18 = schools closed
Monday, February 21 = schools closed in observance of President's Day
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWho-Dey DELAY Monday, February 14
We have decided to remain open on Monday, February 14th, but we will open all buildings on a 2-hour delay. This will allow our staff and students to stay up and cheer on the Bengals and be rested for school the next day. We hope to spend Monday together celebrating a Bengals Super Bowl victory.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFree books for Children under 5
Parents of young children - did you know that the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library mails kids under the age of 5 one book each month? All kids in Ohio between birth and age 5 are eligible to enroll in the program at no cost. Enroll online: OhioImaginationLibrary.org.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPeachjar is here!
Peachjar is here! Lebanon City Schools has partnered with Peachjar to provide digital distribution of important school and community information directly to parents. Peachjar provides the most highly effective method of electronic flyer
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNominations Accepted for Educator Awards
The Area Progress Council of Warren County is accepting applications for their Project Excellence Awards. This is the 35th year for this recognition program, which honors local educators who demonstrate excellence in instruction and innovative
Blog Entry Synopsis EndInput Needed for HS Principal Search
To help us in our search for Lebanon High School's next Principal, we want to know: What are the most important strengths and opportunities for growth of Lebanon High School that our new principal should be made aware of in order to be successful? To gather
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarrior Welcome: Julie Everitt
Join us in welcoming Julie Everitt! She has been hired as a food service worker at Donovan Elementary.
Welcome, Julie - we're glad you're here!
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNew Mask Guidance & Updated Contact Tracing Protocols
The following message was sent to Lebanon families January 31, 2022 from Superintendent Isaac Seevers. It is also available on this page: I have two important updates to share with you today: masking and new contact tracing
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPat Tipton named Secretary of Special Services Department
Join us in congratulating Pat Tipton - she has been named Secretary for the district’s Special Services Department. She is replacing Kristy Feldmann, who was recently appointed to the position of Secretary to the Director of Human Resources. Mrs. Tipton
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSafety Plans In Place for After School Club
The following message was sent to all Lebanon families Wednesday, January 25, 2022: Over the past week, parents and residents have expressed concern over comments made online regarding Donovan Elementary School and the after school facility rental that
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWe will Communicate with Families if COVID-19 Protocols Change
Ohio Department of Health released revised guidelines for contact tracing and case investigations Wednesday, January 26. Lebanon City Schools will be working with the Warren County Health District to determine if these new guidelines will impact or
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCelebrating School Board Recognition Month
It's School Board Recognition Month! We thank the members of our Board for their hard work and leadership! Esther Larson Banta - serving her 4th term, beginning her 15th year on the Board Michael Lane - serving his 1st term, beginning his third year
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHigh School Students Return to Building Monday, Jan. 24
Lebanon High School students return to in-person learning Monday, January 24 - we're excited to welcome them back to the building! IMPORTANT: if your student is returning Monday after testing positive for COVID, they must be checked in with the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMaggie Holtkamp named Interim Assistant Principal at Lebanon High School
Join us in congratulating Maggie Holtkamp - she has been named Interim Assistant Principal at Lebanon High School. She will transition into her new role beginning February 1, 2022. Mrs. Holtkamp has spent her education career at the high school level -
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLebanon Schools Approves Facility Use Agreement for Outside Group
The following message was sent to all Lebanon families on Thursday, January 20: The District understands the concerns and confusion raised over a certain group that has advertised online for an after-school facility rental. The Satanic Temple After-School
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCommunity Builders Rescheduled to Feb. 16
The Second Quarter Community Builders recognition event scheduled for January 18 has been postponed. It will take place Wednesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Auditorium. The Community Builders program, sponsored by Whit's, is designed to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCalendar Reminder for Jan. 14 & 17
All students will work from home Friday, January 14 as previously scheduled. It is a teacher work day. Your child’s teacher will be communicating expectations and assignments for them to complete. School work will be posted in Google Classroom, SeeSaw,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLebanon HS Moving to Remote; Masks Required District-Wide
Superintendent Seevers sent the following information to Lebanon families Tuesday, January 11, 2021: Dear Warrior Families, I have two very important announcements to share with you today: HIGH SCHOOL (ONLY) MOVING TO REMOTE LEARNING - Lebanon High
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKristi Feldmann named Secretary to the Director of Human Resources
Join us in congratulating Kristi Feldmann - she has been named Secretary to the Director of Human Resources. She is replacing Kim Bergman, who is retiring June 30, 2022. Mrs. Feldmann will transition into her new role beginning March 1, 2022. Mrs.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHow Inclement Weather Notifications Are Made
It's that time of year when inclement weather can hit us at any time. Make sure your family is ready to make plans in case school is delayed or closed due to weather. If school is delayed or closed, families are notified by text and the announcement is
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHealth & Safety Updates
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the following message was sent to Lebanon families: Greetings Lebanon School Families, I wanted to share an important health and safety update as we adapt to recently updated guidance. Our goal remains the same as it was
Blog Entry Synopsis EndScott Butler named new Director of Business, Casey Wood named Interim LHS Principal
Scott Butler has been named Lebanon City Schools’ Director of Business. Mr. Butler has worked for Lebanon for 20 years, serving as Lebanon High School Principal for 11 years and Assistant Principal for nine years. He also served as the District’s
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