http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us LHSD News en-us http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1056Sun, 02 Jan 2011 The Logan-Hocking Middle School recently held a Lego robotics open house. Students in Kelly Wolfe’s pre-algebra classes learned to build and program Lego robots to perform movements. The open house was held so students could share what they have been learning in class with their families. The funding for this program was received through a combination of grants from Hoop Jam, The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1058Mon, 03 Jan 2011BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS 2011

All Meetings are at 7:00 PM
(Unless noted otherwise*)


Organizational Meeting – January 3rd


Regular Meetings

January 24

February 28

March 21

April 18

May 16

June 20

July 18

August 15
August 29 (Salute to Excellence)

September 26

October 24

November 21

December 12

The Board reserves the right to change the time and place of any meeting and to set special meetings of the Board in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.15.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1057Tue, 04 Jan 2011 Dr. Scott Anzalone was elected as the Logan-Hocking School Board’s president for 2011 at the board’s annual organizational meeting Monday and Corby Leach was elected vice president.

Anzalone has served on the board since 2008 and Leach was sworn in at last year’s organizational meeting.

Board members also were selected for the following positions: Kathy Krumlauf will serve as the board’s legislative liaison and report special legislative updates and information from the Ohio School Board Association at board of education meetings; Leach will serve as the Student Achievement Leadership Team (SALT) liaison reporting student progress; Ed Penrod will serve as the local liaison for the National School Board Association Advocacy Office, receiving briefing papers and calls to action on national education issues that impact the district; Susan Rinehart will serve as the board’s audit committee representative; and district Treasurer Paul Shaw will attend public records training on behalf of the board. Bicker and Eckler, a Columbus law firm, will serve as the district’s general legal counsel for 2011.

Dates for this year’s school board meetings were set. All meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on the following dates unless otherwise noted: Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Aug. 29 (Salute to Excellence), Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12.

This year, the school board decided to reduce the amount of its service fund — which provides for the payment of any allowable expenses incurred by board members in the performance of their duties — from $20,000 to $5,000. Shaw said the board usually spends only about $2,000 in travel and other expenses. The board unanimously decided the decrease would be favorable in light of economic conditions.

Board members usually attend the following conferences, which were approved at Monday’s meeting: Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) Southeast Region Spring and Fall Workshops/Conferences, State Legislative Conference, Board Leadership Institute, OSBA Board Presidents Workshop, OSBA Capital Conference, National School Board Association (NSBA) T&L Conference and the NSBA Annual Conference.

Following a public hearing earlier in the evening, the board adopted a tax budget for fiscal year 2012 (July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012). The budget has been open for public review since Dec. 29, 2010. It must be submitted to the Hocking County Budget Commission (comprised of the county auditor, county treasurer and county prosecuting attorney) by Jan. 20, as outlined by the Ohio Revised Code.

Shaw said the tax budget is the first step in a school district’s fiscal planning. Not only is it a legal mandate that a budget be approved, but it is also the basis for the levying of taxes. A district must show evidence of financial need in order to collect all millage voted for school purposes.

The fiscal year 2012 tax budget, based on October 2010 projections and the current five-year financial forecast, reflects a general fund budget of $34.1 million.

According to Shaw, the tax budget clearly demonstrates to the Hocking County Budget Commission the need to levy taxes as previously approved by local taxpayers for school purposes.

The board also approved several other agenda items at the meeting:

• Authorized the treasurer of the board to request the advancement of local taxes anytime such funds become available.

• Authorized the treasurer of the board to invest general fund, permanent improvement fund, building fund and any other monies if and when they are available.

• Authorized the treasurer to pay all legal obligations incurred by the school district.

• Appointed Superintendent Stephen C. Stirn as purchasing agent for the current calendar year.

• Authorized the treasurer of the board to transfer and/or advance funds if necessary prior to the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

• Empowered the treasurer to open and tabulate bids for the board’s consideration at its next meeting.

• Delegated authority to the superintendent to approve or disapprove attendance at professional meetings by such employees of the board as he may deem proper and in the best interest of the school system with the proviso that such authority does not extend to the approval of the superintendent for out-of-state professional meetings with the exception of those professional meetings whose costs are funded in total by special revenue funds.

• Established a general petty cash fund in the amount of $1,000 and an athletic petty cash fund in the amount of $10,000. The distribution and accountability for such funds are to be the responsibility of the treasurer under Section 3313.29 and Section 3313.51 of the Ohio Revised Code.

• Approved a proposal that when extra-curricular positions remain vacant after due notice to the certificated staff, the board will offer said positions, first to certificated personnel not employed by the board, then secondly to non-certificated individuals.

• Authorized the treasurer to accept scholarship donations to existing scholarship funds held by the district on a monthly basis, and that the treasurer present these donations to the board on a quarterly basis for approval. This includes employee payroll deductions for scholarship funds.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1059Tue, 04 Jan 2011 The Logan-Hocking School District has implemented a universal breakfast program in order to make sure each child in its five elementary schools has a healthy start to the day.

“A free breakfast will be provided to all students regardless of economic status,” said Barb Matos, district food service director. “The need seems to be great for kids to have food — we’re hearing more and more of kids not getting food at home or who are still hungry while at school.”

Children will arrive at the same time and report to the cafeteria. Four days a week, pre-packaged breakfasts will be served and one day a week, most likely Wednesday, a hot meal will be served. All breakfasts are required to meet state guidelines for nutrition and calories. The program begins Monday, Jan. 31.

“The goal is for every kid to be able to start the day off and not be hungry,” Superintendent Steve Stirn said. “If a child has already eaten at home, they don’t have to take breakfast. If they want to take it and keep it as a snack, that’s fine, but they can opt out.”

Students may take the meal and eat it later in the day or even take it home.

“By offering free breakfast at school, we’re hoping to maybe stretch family food dollars at home,” Matos said.

Most districts offer universal breakfast, although many have the students eat in their classrooms. After conferring with school principals, the district administration decided to keep breakfast in the cafeteria, then have students report to class. If all goes well, the district will introduce the program to the middle school.

The district attempted to implement a universal breakfast program a couple of years ago, but it was not well received.

“Things have changed as far the way we can do it. We have better facilities to accommodate it and the need is much greater,” Matos said.

The district’s free and reduced-meal population has grown in the past two years. About 60 percent of the district’s students are eligible for free or reduced-cost meals.

“It’s unbelievable our free and reduced lunch count percentages,” Stirn said. “We have one school with 80 percent free and reduced lunch.”

Matos encouraged families who think they may be eligible for the free and reduced-lunch program to contact their building principal or the food service office at (740) 385-2069, ext. 1613.

“If their circumstances have changed, they can confidentially apply for free and reduced lunch to see if they are eligible,” Matos said.

Matos ensured students on the free or reduced-lunch plan are provided the same meals and no child is differentiated from any other in the lunch line.

“The staff and administration of this district are so committed to the kids and we try to help any way we can,” she said.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1060Wed, 12 Jan 2011
“As far as social networking, we’ve been pretty proactive,” Assistant Superintendent Christy Bosch said. “We Google anyone before hiring, which brings up any of their social networking sites, including Facebook.”

Last year, Logan Education Association attorney Grant Shaub provided staff with the professional “do’s” and “don’ts” of social networking. Now the district wants to put a new policy into practice, regulating online interactions, as well as those in the classroom. The district’s current staff-students relations policy states, “although it is desired that staff members have a sincere interest in students as individuals, partiality and the appearance of impropriety must be avoided. Excessive informal and/or social involvement with individual students is prohibited. Such conduct is not compatible with professional ethics and, as such, will not be tolerated.”

Current guidelines prohibit staff from making derogatory comments to students regarding school and/or other students; discourage the exchange of purchased gifts between staff and students; prohibit fraternization with students, verbally or written, except on matters that pertain to school-related issues; and prohibit dating between staff and students, among other rules.

The addition would prohibit staff who personally participate in social networking sites from posting data, documents, photographs or inappropriate information that might result in a disruption of classroom activity; prohibit staff from providing social networking Web site passwords to students; prohibit fraternization between staff and students via the Internet, personal e-mail accounts, personal social networking sites and other modes of virtual technology; and prohibit staff from accessing personal networking sites during school hours.

Although Shaub discouraged staff from maintaining social networking sites, he said those who do should have all the appropriate privacy settings in place and make sure the page is closed after each use.

“He made it clear that it’s difficult to defend some things that you may have intended to be totally innocent,” Brenda Lemon, LEA president, said.

Bosch said the district has had only one social networking discretion, an instance in which privacy settings were not in place. The proper disciplinary actions were taken, she said.

When complaints against personnel are reported, they are investigated thoroughly, Bosch continued. Building principals are involved, and the staff member and students may be interviewed. If a staff member is found to be in violation of the policy, the measure of discipline depends on the degree of the infraction.

“With regards to certified staff, it could be an oral or written reprimand, suspension or termination,” Bosch said. “We have not had a major issue with any of this in our district. The policy is intended to protect teachers, staff and students by being proactive.”

“[Social networking is] not going anywhere,” School Board Member Corby Leach said. “If anything, it’s becoming more and more popular. The policy needs to be kept in front of staff and they should be encouraged to stay proactive. You’re not going to change the culture; [social networking] is where it is and will continue to go.”

The school board asked district administration to include verbiage to the addition about prohibiting work environment content on staff members’ personal social networking sites, such as students’ names or those of other staff.

Meanwhile, the district is debating whether or not to create its own Facebook and Twitter sites as a means of disseminating information to the public. The school board asked for Technology Coordinator Paul Cummings to investigate what other other school districts are doing regarding the matter and to present at an upcoming board meeting.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1063Thu, 13 Jan 2011Students must be 3 years old by 3/1/11, to be eligible to attend round-up.

The Logan-Hocking School District will be holding preschool screenings on Friday, March 4, 2011, and Friday, March 11, 2011, for any child interested in participating in preschool for the 2011-2012 school year. The screenings will be held at the Logan Activity Center (formerly the Logan Armory), 1593 E Front Street, Logan, Ohio. All screenings will begin at 9:00 am and will be completed by 11:30 am.

During screenings the child is taken through various stations by our preschool staff and observed. The parent is interviewed and will be asked to complete paperwork required for the pre-registration process.

The Logan-Hocking Preschool Program is a tuition based program unless your child has a predetermined disability that would qualify them for an IEP. However, the district has received a grant through the Ohio Department of Education that is income based and tuition waivers are available for those families demonstrating the highest need. There is also assistance available through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for parents that are employed or attending school.

Each elementary school houses at least one or two preschool units. There are 4 or 5 day programs offered with the option of full or half day attendance. Bussing is available for students that attend within their designated attendance area.

If you have any questions or would like to make a screening appointment, please call the preschool office at 385-8517, Kristy Walter, director, ext. 2734 or Wendy Cook, administrative assistant, ext. 2713. Space is limited, so please call soon to reserve a time.

]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1064Fri, 14 Jan 2011 Logan Hocking Middle School is proud to announce the 2011 Scripps Howard Spelling Bee. This year’s Contest will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Logan Hocking Middle School Theatre.

Purpose of the spelling bee is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives.

Rachel Leffler, kindergarten teacher at Chieftain Elementary will serve as the pronouncer for this year’s competition. Judges will be Joyce Tompkins, Logan Middle School library/media specialist; Brenda Lemon, Logan High School library/media specialist and LEA President, Lisa Snider, LHMS Administrative Assistant and Kim Walker, Counselor at Logan Hocking Middle School. The Logan Hocking Middle School Administration Myles Kiphen, Lisa Van Horn and Theresa Schultheiss are proud sponsors of this great event.

Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee is now sponsoring the contest. The winner of the Logan Hocking Spelling Bee will be given information about competing in the Scripps Howard Regional Championship in Washington, DC. Participation and enrollment is strictly the responsibility of the participant. However, the winner of the Logan Hocking Spelling Bee will receive a plaque and letter of congratulations from the school district.

Contestants and parents for the 2011 Spelling Bee are as follows: (5th Grade)
Kayla Young, Catrina and Stephen Hubbard; Dana Woltz, Linda and John Woltz; Tanner Conley, Jill and Virgil Conley; Sam Riggs, Shelly and Dan Riggs; Caitlyn Nixon, Bill and Kathryn Nixon; Jace Payne, Theresa Payne and Jason Payne; Leah Taynor, Tina Wilson and Lester Taynor; Kaleb Kibbey, Salecia Kibbey and Joe Kibbey; Haley Parker, Alicia Parker and Alan Ratcliff; Brittany Farley, Mary and Maxwell Farley; Alternate-Riley Hynus, Carolyn Hynus and Mathew Hynus; Alternate-Iesha Willison, James Willison and Jamie Willison.

(6th Grade): Hunter Maher, Jenya Reid and Shawn Whitesel; Jesse McLin, Ericka and Jim McLin; Riley Kelch, Betsy and Galen Kelch; Leigha Fleet, Bernadette and Tim Fleet; Ty Smith, Crystal and Kenny Smith; Trevor Jones, Paul and Michele Jones; Cameron Perry, Micaela Vermillion and Bobby Burns; Abby Long, Dan and Theresa Long; T.J. Meyer, Anthony Meyer; T.J. Bishop, Heather and Joe Bishop; Alternate-Breanna Ellinger, Jamie and Jeff Ellinger; Alternate-Samantha Kinser, Ben and Sherry Kinser.

(7th Grade): Nathan Kudlapur, Katy and Prakash Kudlapur; Damon O'Harra, Shannon and Griffin O'Harra; Morgan Cottrill, Michelle Cottrill and Mark Claffey; Hannah Swope, Jenny and Adam Swope; Miranda Thompson, John and Sheri Thompson; Breanna Collins, Mindy and Steven Bartholomew; Aidan Oldham, Suzanne and Christopher Oldham; Kalie Roach, Mike and Misty Roach; Maddy Gallagan, Kevin and Kelly Gallagan; Corder VanBibber, Tracy and Jody VanBibber; Alternate-Kailyn Reedy, Tracey Wallace; Alternate-Cassidy Bosch, Chris and Christy Bosch.

(8th Grade): Alan Barnett, Christopher Barnett; Kayla Hatfield, Tara and Shannon Hatfield; Dillon Gallagher, Grace Santiago; Maely Bluhm, John Bluhm, Jr.; Michaela Sibit, Laura Wahl; Adam Jewett, Charlotte Jewett; Christian Perkins, Chad Perkins and Jeanette Neff; Jessie Tirpak, Kellie Hutchison; John Auker, Dean and Christy Auker; Mason Wright, Steve and Tiffany Wright; Alternate-Jacob Young, Keith and Sheri Young.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1065Wed, 19 Jan 2011 Recently several Logan-Hocking students participated in the first meet of the Word Masters Challenge competition. The top finishers in grades 5-8 include: Katelyn Vanatter, grade 8, 18/20; Rory Gleeson, Nathan Kudlapur, Jordan Wolfe and Billy Woltz, grade 7, 18/20; Riley Kelch, grade 6, 16/20; Sam Riggs, grade 5, 17/20. These students are taught by Kellie Hayden (7/8) and Linda Hayward (5/6) as part of the Enrichment/Honors Language Arts Program at the Middle School.

In addition, 3 fourth graders from Green Elementary claimed the top spot in the elementary level challenge. Shyla Supper, Tyler Cummin and Caden Primmer all finished with 18/20. These students participate in the challenge as part of their work in Suzie Moncrief’s fourth-grade enrichment class.

The Word Masters Challenge is a national competition for students in grades 3-8 which encourages growth in vocabulary and verbal reasoning. Over 4,200 school teams, from 50 states, participated last year.

Unlike other language-arts contests, which emphasize grammar and punctuation, this competition addresses higher-level word-comprehension and logical abilities and helps students learn to think both analytically and metaphorically. The students will compete in two more Word Master Challenge meets later this school year.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1066Wed, 19 Jan 2011 The 5th annual Logan High School Poetry Out Loud Contest will be held on February 9th in the LHS auditorium. POL is a national poetry recitation contest with over 20,000 students participating across the US. Approximately 15 LHS students will compete for the title of School Champion and the chance to compete at the state and national levels for cash prizes.

The event will begin at 8:30am and run approximately 2 hours. Teachers are welcome to bring classes to watch or write passes for individual students to attend. If you have time in your schedule, please stop in to support the participants. This contest always proves to be a great experience!]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1067Thu, 20 Jan 2011 Members of the Logan High School Chapter of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) have been busy this week collecting artwork to help raise funds for a local tot.

At the end of each semester countless students elect not to take completed projects home because they don’t care for the piece, or just don’t want to have the extra weight in their backpacks, I don’t know. But what I do know is I end up with a lot of beautiful orphan work, especially projects from my ceramics classes.

Generally I box these pieces up and the NAHS sells them throughout the year to raise funds for group activities and the annual NAHS Scholarship. However after hearing about the plight of 4 year old Westley McKinley we decided to donate the work to help defray the family’s expenses.

The items, which include a nice selection of leaf bowls, have been donated to the benefit Chinese Auction that will be held Saturday, January 22, from 3 to 5 at the Logan Community Center.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1068Mon, 24 Jan 2011 Logan High School announces that local scholarship applications will be available Tuesday, February 1st for all seniors planning to further their education. Current seniors will have an opportunity to pick up applications that morning in the lecture hall. If anyone is absent that day, all applications will be available in the guidance office, room 101. Tri County seniors may obtain their applications from Mrs. Robb, at Tri County. Past graduates are reminded that they too are eligible for several local scholarships. Past graduates or their parents may pick up applications in the guidance office. All local scholarship applications are due in the guidance office, by Monday, February 28th.

Brighten Your Future applications will also be available February 1st. Brighten Your Future is a last dollar grant that current seniors and past graduates may apply for, in order to help reduce the cost of a college education. BYF applications do not have a February 28th deadline. The BYF application has due dates on its cover page.

If there are any questions, concerning local scholarships, please feel free to contact the guidance office at the High School (385-2069 ext. 3).
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1069Wed, 26 Jan 2011 The top 10 LHS Winter Sports Queen and King candidates were chosen. The crowning will be February 4th prior to the Logan versus Warren varsity boys basketball game.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1070Wed, 26 Jan 2011 The Logan-Hocking School District has adopted a new policy that will give teachers and students options in the event of a violent intruder during lockdown situations.

The school board unanimously approved the ALICE program at its meeting this week. ALICE stands for: Alert all persons on school property of the crisis; Lockdown interior and exterior doors; Inform those on school property with constant, real-time information during and after the crisis; Counter hostile actions with whatever means possible, engaging the threat if confronted until the threat no longer exists; and Evacuate the building or hostile area when possible.

“There’s nothing specifically wrong with the current policy, but there are other options out there,” said Logan Police Officer and Logan-Hocking Middle School Resource Officer Chris Smith. “What we’re seeing with ALICE is everything is real-time information.” Smith explained in the event of a violent intruder, ALICE trains the secretary to pass along information — such as where the person is in the building and what he or she looks like — to the principal, over the building’s announcement system, and to emergency personnel.

If evacuation is an option, staff and students are encouraged to run away from the crisis as quickly as possible in a manner that makes them difficult targets. Shooting is a physical skill and accuracy is required to hit a moving target.

If evacuation is not an option, teachers are to check the hallway and make sure all students are in a room before locking the door and turning off the lights. Cell phones are to be set on vibrate and everyone should be as quiet as possible. However, once locked in a room, Smith said staff and students should look for alternative ways out. If there are no alternatives, the door can be barricaded.

If confronted with a hostile intruder, staff and students have the option to counter with whatever means necessary including screaming; throwing desks, books or other items; and distancing themselves from the intruder. Such actions may be taken until the threat is incapacitated. If possible, the intruder is to be detained until emergency personnel can arrive.

Smith stressed the importance of having the option to evacuate or fight back when cornered. Oftentimes, emergency personnel can take a while to respond. It took seven and a half minutes for emergency personnel to respond to Columbine High School, even through there was a school resource officer on campus. It took eight minutes for authorities to respond to Virginia Tech, although authorities were investigating a double homicide just 800 yards away.

“We’re trying to help them not to be victims, to help them take some of the power back,” School Board Member Kathy Krumlauf said.

Logan High School Assistant Principal Brice Frasure said the procedure isn’t much different than what is currently being taught to students, with the exception of being allowed to evacuate, barricade rooms and counter the intruder.

“Thank goodness we’ve never done a real lockdown at the high school, but we practice a couple times a year,” he said.

Building administrators, staff and students will be trained in the new ALICE techniques every school year.

Smith noted other school districts have also adopted ALICE, including Marietta, Lima and Wooster.

ALICE was created after the Columbine tragedy by Response Options, a Texas company. Co-founder Greg Crane was a police officer until 2002, serving at various times as a patrol officer, field training officer, crime scene investigator, SWAT officer and SWAT leader of a 20-person team. Greg then served for eight months in Kosovo as part of a U.S. Army Force Protection Team.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1071Thu, 27 Jan 2011 Logan-Hocking School Board President Scott Anzalone presents certificates to Malia Myrtle, grade 1, of Central Elementary, and Nicole Clonch, grade 4, of Green Elementary, for their participation in the Ohio Association for Gifted Children’s Susan Faulkner Fine Arts Exhibition and Auction. Other students who participated in the event included: Quinten Miller, grade 1, Union Furnace Elementary; Caroline Osburn, grade 2, St. John’s School; Ruth Zheng, grade 5, Logan-Hocking Middle School; Mya Schultz, grade 6, Logan-Hocking Middle School; and Jason Erb, grade 7, Logan-Hocking Middle School.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1072Thu, 27 Jan 2011http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1074Mon, 31 Jan 2011 Logan-Hocking School District will begin Universal Breakfast at all elementary schools starting January 31st. For more details Click Here.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1075Mon, 31 Jan 2011 Hocking Valley Community Hospital employees are volunteering their time to teach Hocking Hills Elementary students a variety of health and safety topics.

“I approached LeeAnn Helber (CEO of HVCH) about doing a community partnership with the hospital. They had a committee get together and came up with a plan to teach the students a variety of topics,” Principal Trina Barrell said. “The kids here don’t have a good connection to Logan and we have not had a good partner since we’re so far out. It just seemed like a good connection.”

About 10 hospital staff members from different departments will visit the school a total of five times this year, bringing new lessons with each visit. “There’s a whole litany of things they do and it’s different across the board,” Barrell said. Each half-an-hour lesson is presented during class and varies by grade.

Some of the topics include hand washing, healthy snacks, winter weather safety, why the hospital is not scary, chair volleyball, basic first aid, etc.

“We talked with the principal to get a few ideas and we just geared it toward kids. We tried to think about what they would like to hear,” said Ginger Johnson, HVCH administrative assistant.

Barrell said the lessons have been well received by the students.

“It’s been really great. They are doing a really good job. They’re coming up with engaging activities,” she said.

Johnson noted the volunteers are having a good time as well.

“It’s going wonderful. The staff is having a blast. The kids seem to be enjoying the visits, I think the school is pleased and we’ve been having fun,” she said. “We’ve already been getting ideas for next year.”

Hocking Hills Elementary students can expect the next visit from hospital employees Feb. 16.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1076Thu, 03 Feb 2011 Columbus Children's Theater enacted a wonderful version of the Three Little Pigs for the students at Union Furnace Elementary. The classic play, with an entertaining spin, was interactive and kept all the student enthralled. Students learned a lot about theater etiquette and were given many pages of learning materials to peruse. The history of the story, language arts materials, writing activities, social studies materials, and art activities were included in the learning materials. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1083Thu, 03 Feb 2011 The top five Winter Sports Queen and King candidates were chosen. The King and Queen will be announced Friday, February 4th, prior to the Logan versus Warren varsity boys basketball game. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1084Mon, 07 Feb 2011 Stephanie Murphy and Tim King were named Winter Sports Queen and King in activities prior to Friday night’s Logan-Warren basketball game in Jim Myers Gymnasium. Stephanie is the daughter of Jeff and Roberta Murphy while Tim is the son of John and Pam King. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1085Mon, 07 Feb 2011 High school students from Logan, Jackson and Westerville North competed in the 28th Annual Ohio Mock Trial at the Hocking County Courthouse Friday.

The competition is sponsored by the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education. Each year, the center writes an original, Constitution-based case meant to inform the students of their rights as citizens, as well as help them to develop critical thinking, reading, writing, public speaking and listening skills.

Teams of five to 11 students prepare both plaintiff and defense cases for a given scenario and participate in two trials against different teams. The Logan High School team is comprised of Molly Webb, Paige Ludwin, Kyle Walker, Emilie Sigler, Ashlie Roederer, Dennis Wolfe, Katie Hosler, Dylan Blake and Mackenzie Dicken. Jason Sarver and Kyle Henderson served as legal advisers to the Mock Trial team. Sharon Wallar served as the team faculty adviser.

“Most of the students have never done anything like this before,” Wallar said. “They had to do a lot of practice on their own, and we all practiced twice a week. They decide which witnesses they want to call and are guided through the process by competent attorneys. Several of the students have interest in becoming attorneys.”

This year’s scenario analyzed an individual’s rights to the body parts of a deceased family member. After a youth died suddenly in a single car accident, an autopsy was performed, with the family’s consent, to determine the cause of death. During the course of the autopsy, a section of the brain was removed and sent to pathology where it was discovered that the brain cells were regenerative. The decedent’s family filed a lawsuit against the county coroner alleging that the coroner violated the family’s due process rights by sending the regenerative cells to a research lab instead of returning them to the body.

The Logan team competed against two teams from Jackson High School. In the morning session, Molly Webb was awarded Best Attorney while Katie Hosler received Best Witness.

In the afternoon session, Kyle Walker received Best Attorney while Emilie Sigler won the award for Best Witness. Sigler, one of the returning participants from the 2010 Mock Trial team, has won the same award two years straight.

The Logan team was collectively victorious in both court sessions and will advance to the regional competition. Westerville North’s Immortal team also won both of its sessions and will advance.

“I think everyone did a wonderful job and presented themselves very well today,” said Charles Gerken, attorney and Mock Trial judge.

“Every one of you obviously came prepared today and we really appreciate it,” Abigail Saving, also an attorney and Mock Trial judge, added.

Team legal adviser, Jason Sarver, stated, “We are very proud of our students. We overcame a late start and a couple of defections and came together nicely. The students exceeded our expectations and we hope that the students are prepared to take their performances to the next level. Regional competitions are very competitive and we have to be ready.”

“We hope that sometime in the future, Mock Trial can be offered to students, not just as an extra curricular activity, but as a regular class,” Sarver continued. “Many teams we compete against practice year-round in Mock Trial classes and we don’t want to get left behind. I participated in Mock Trial as a student at Logan High School for four years and the experience helped spur my legal career at a very young age.”
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1086Mon, 07 Feb 2011 The Logan-Hocking School Board has made building relationships with students and teachers its priority for 2011.

The school board recently met for a work session to determine how it could be more effective. From the meeting, a board outreach initiative was created consisting of several ways to get board members and administrators inside the school buildings more often.

“One thing I’ve heard, especially from the teachers, is they would love to see the board members at their school,” Board President Scott Anzalone said. To stay proactive, the board proposed an adopt-a-building plan where each school is assigned a board member or superintendent who will attend the school’s events and be in contact for three months, then switch.

The idea is to be available to staff and students, Anzalone said, “They really like seeing us there. It makes the teachers feel we are paying attention to what they’re doing.”

The board also proposed to change the location of its meeting to a different school in the district every month with the hosting school giving a special presentation and its students leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

“I think having the board meetings at different schools is awesome,” board member Kathy Krumlauf said.

The school board would also like to host a meeting at the middle school or high school during the school day so students can see what a typical meeting is like. The Hocking County Commissioners recently conducted a similar meeting at the middle school.

“It’s a way for them to see what’s going on,” board member Susan Rinehart said.

The board contemplated adding non-voting junior and senior members to participate in monthly meetings, with the representatives being voted on by their peers. The board also hopes to get journalism students involved by having meetings covered in school papers and broadcast on TV2 and on the radio.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1087Wed, 09 Feb 2011 The Logan High School Library is currently hosting an art exhibition entitled “Two Studies in Black and White.”

“Studies” was curated by Mike Hamilton, exhibitions coordinator for the LHS Chapter of the National Art Honor Society, with the assistance of Brenda Lemon, LHS librarian. It features art created by students in the Art 3, Art 3 Advanced, Art 4 and Advanced Placement Studio Art classes taught by LHS teacher Rita Jones.

“I’m really pleased at the number of good pieces that came out of it,” Jones said. In the work being displayed by the Art4/AP class, the students were challenged to use their knowledge of organic and geometric shapes to establish an overall composition studying positive and negative space in a cut paper design.

“In artistic composition, the use of equal negative space as a balance to positive space is considered by many as good design. This basic and often overlooked principle of design gives the eye a ‘place to rest,’ increasing the appeal of a composition through subtle means,” Jones explained. “By combining the study of positive and negative space with contour drawing, which shows the outline of the subject, and not the volume or mass of an object, they successfully created unique and interesting works of art.”

While the advanced students were solving problems using positive and negative space, the Art 3/Art 3 Advanced students were solving artistic issues involving value.

“In art, value is the lightness or darkness of a color. Value is also called tone,” Jones pointed out.

In this lesson, the students were to “paint” with torn paper using a limited number of values found in a grayscale image. Instead of directly painting on to a canvas, torn paper was used, requiring the artists to visually divide the gray areas into separate shapes and define each shape individually. As a result, students used collage as an impressionistic painting medium.

Images for this assignment were inspired by a Web site featuring the 100 most iconic people of all time. From this collection of portraits, students were asked to select one image to recreate.

“In the past, we’ve done self portraits and tried various other images. This year was interesting because they picked from the 100 most iconic people. We had everyone from Jesus Christ to Hitler — all kinds of different characters. It was almost a history lesson, through the history of mankind. They had to find out who that person was, and had to include information with the piece about who that person was,” Jones said. “Each is a masterpiece in its own right.”

Art4/AP students displaying their work are: Daren Carlson, Hannah Chamberlain, Nick Fidler, Holly Knece, Ashley Marshall, Ottie Shaw, Eli Shaw, Ashley Skinner, Krista Smart, Aurora Smith, Davie Waddell and Ashley Watkins.

Art 3/Art 3 Advanced exhibitors include: Kim Amnah, Damon Arnett, Kayla Beck, Kristian Blank, Corinne Carper, Zach Conrad, Joey Cook, Taylor Farrar, Autumn Green, Kanny Koska, Emily McCarta, Brittany Miles, Riley Montgomery, Danni Nihiser, Lori Nimon, Morgan Riffitt, Tim Smith and Alex Terrel.

“Two Studies in Black and White” will be on display throughout the rest of February. Anyone interested in seeing the exhibition should check in at the Logan High School main office during school hours. At the end of the month, several of the pieces will be entered into the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition for judging.

This is the first exhibition to be erected at the high school this year. In addition to an art showcase near the art classrooms, Jones said the students’ art will be displayed in other ways throughout the year.

“[Principal Jim] Robinson is graciously heading up a project to put railing along the walls in the art hall so we can display student work,” she said. “We also plan to put some in the theater atrium, too. My goal is to have art all over the school.”

Logan Daily News Reporter Leslie Gray contributed to this report.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1088Thu, 10 Feb 2011 Logan-Hocking Middle School fifth-grade students and the Logan Kroger are making sure everyone is remembered this Valentine’s Day by sending out 300 balloons and cards to those at the Carlin House, Hocking Valley Community Hospital Long Term Care and Logan Health Care.

Logan Kroger has been participating in the Heart to Heart program for the past several years. During the month of February, customers can buy balloons or leave donations for the purchase of balloons to be sent to those residing in health care facilities.

“We were one of the few stores to start doing it several years back,” Store Manager Ernie Norris said. “We had some balloons that were left over from an event one year and sent them out. Someone came in and said how much the people enjoyed the balloons, so we thought maybe we could continue to do this and it would be a good thing.” This year, Kroger set a goal to send 300 balloons — the most ever. This is the first year cards will be sent with the balloons.

Local students became involved when a teacher heard about the program while in the Kroger store.

“We were looking for a service project for the fifth-graders, something we could do in the community. The people at Kroger hooked it up,” fifth-grade teacher Linda Hayward said.

The 15 fifth-grade teachers decided the students could make cards; there are more than 340 fifth-graders at the middle school.

“Everyone kind of did it differently. A lot of them learned to do pop-up cards by watching a video. Some made cards in language arts by using poetry,” Hayward said. “They really enjoyed it.”

The balloons and cards will be delivered today.

“I’ve delivered balloons; the excitement from those in the homes and the staff is really heartwarming,” Norris said. “It’s not just the little women either. Both the men and the women get excited. That’s really a nice touch to get the kids involved. They’ve been a big help to get us to our goal.”

Several Columbus Kroger locations also are participating in the Heart to Heart program. Most stores choose where they want greetings to be sent, with several going to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1089Thu, 10 Feb 2011 The Logan High School Instrumental Music Department will be presenting the annual Winter Concert in the Logan High School theater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17.

The LHS Jazz Band will provide pre-concert music. Director of Bands is Jeff North. Assistant directors are Pam Price, Ben Wright and Tom Romine.

The seventh grade band will open the concert with “Egyptique” by William Owens, “Drums Ole” by James Swearingen and “When The Saints Go Marching In” arranged by Andy Clark. The eighth grade band will perform “Summit March” by Harold Bennett, “Imagine” by John Lennon and “Tales Of A Medieval Warrior” by Travis Weller.

The senior high concert band will perform “Allied Honor” by Karl King, “Southwest Saga” by Robert Sheldon and “Variations On A Nautical Hymn” by Mark Williams.

Admission to the concert is $2 for students and $3 for adults.

Upcoming events for the LHS Instrumental Music Department include the district 15 band competition for the senior high band on March 11-12; spring musical on April 15-17; annual spring concert on May 5; senior high band banquet on May 10; middle school band competition on May 20; Alumni Day concert on May 28; graduation ceremonies on May 29 and Memorial Day parade on May 30.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1090Fri, 11 Feb 2011 Rachel Riggs, a freshman at Logan High School, recently earned the top spot at the Logan High School’s fifth annual Poetry Out Loud contest held on February 9th. In addition to earning her designation as a school champion, Rachel will have the opportunity to represent LHS at the state competition at Ohio Dominican University on March 12th. The winner of the state competition will earn an all expense paid trip to Washington, DC for the national finals in April.

18 students, including junior Emily Mason and senior Julia Moncrief, who took second and third respectively, competed in the national poetry recitation contest known as Poetry Out Loud. The contest, sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation and the Ohio Arts council, encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance. This exciting program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage.

Students participating in this year’s final competition include: Ryan Aubin, Dylan Blake, Katlyn Dixon, Corrie Doty, Emily Evans, Autumn Freeman, Noah Johnson, Emily Mason, Tabitha McCloud, Julia Moncrief, Olivia Montgomery-Chorey, Zane Murrey, Rachel Riggs, Krystal Schlagle, Aurora Smith, Kali Stivison, Hannah Taulbee and Zach Williams.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1091Mon, 14 Feb 2011 Logan-Hocking School District’s School Health Council in conjunction with the Hocking Valley Community Hospital and the Hocking County Health Department are sponsoring the second annual Community Wellness Fair to promote health and wellness in the community at Logan High School.

Businesses and organizations are invited to participate on Saturday, April 16 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Businesses and organizations can have booths with information and/or provide demonstrations of what services they have to offer to the community. Any business or organization that may be willing to donate any items to be used as door prizes throughout the day are also needed.

The Community Wellness Fair is open to anyone of all ages living in Hocking County and neighboring communities. There is no fee required for participation in this event. Businesses or organizations interested in participating or donating items for door prizes should contact Chad Grow at Logan High School at 385-2069 ext 1616 or by email at cgrow@loganhocking.k12.oh.us (include LHSD in the body of the email to bypass spam filter) to receive an information packet by mail.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1092Fri, 18 Feb 2011 The Logan High School Advanced Placement Biology class recently completed a flower dissection lab. Students worked to carefully separate and identify the structures of a flower and discussed their functions in the life cycle of a plant.

The flowers used in the lab were generously donated by the Logan Kroger Floral Department.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1093Thu, 24 Feb 2011 We recently made a number of changes to the Logan-Hocking School District website, which we hope will make the site more user friendly to Students, Parents, and our Staff members.

Here is a list of some of the changes we’ve made:

Removed school photos from top of pages to move the content up and speed up page loading times.
Removed Home, News and Web Resources from the Menu bar to make room for a search box.
Combined Departments and Administration into one Departments menu bar drop down.
Changed the Athletics menu button into a menu bar drop down for faster access to the desired page.
Made the Hot News section wider for easier reading.
An RSS feed link icon is also available for all district news.
Each school page now has a photos button link to show the building and other submitted photos.
Removed all links from the bottom of pages.
Colorful navigation tabs for Home, Staff, Parent and Student pages.
Staff page includes links and resources needed by parents.
Students page is an updated version of the student Safe Search page, which is the default home page for all student computers.

We hope you like the changes we’ve made, and welcome suggestions for making the site more user friendly. A special thank you goes to our webmaster, Shawn Gallagan, for all his hard work to make these changes happen.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1094Thu, 24 Feb 2011
Registration will be held at the office of the District Registrar, 2019 East Front Street, and will be done by appointment. To schedule an appointment for registration, please call Keri Kunkler at 385-8517, ext. 7, anytime after March 7.

Children will need to be present at the registration appointment. Children will be given the kindergarten assessment screening while the parents are completing the registration documents.

The following schedule will be observed for registration:

Central Elementary - April 4-8
Chieftain Elementary - April 11-15
Green Elementary - April 25-29
Hocking HIlls Elementary - May 2-6
Union Furnace Elementary - May 9-13

Hours are 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Parents will need to bring with them to registration their child's birth certificate (original with seal), immunization record, proof of custody if it is applicable, proof of residency, the child's social security card, and the parent's photo I.D. Children CANNOT be registered without these documents.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1095Fri, 25 Feb 2011 The Logan-Hocking School District has joined in partnership with Energy Education, Inc. to reduce the amount of money the district spends on utilities by adopting a comprehensive energy conservation policy. The program is expected to have a net savings to the district of 2.9 million dollars over the next 10 years.

The program is about much more than simply turning off lights and computers, it's about changing organizational behaviors. Each person in the school district is a valued member in the effort to save energy and keep money where it belongs-in the classroom. In fact, all fees are paid for through program-generated savings.

The energy conservation program requires everyone to change some habits affecting how energy resources are used in each building, school, office and classroom. The program does not require the purchased of new equipment or upgrades to current systems. In addition to saving energy, the program's first goal is to ensure that students and teachers are comfortable during class time and scheduled activities.

Tamara Smith, science teacher at Logan-Hocking Middle School, has been hired as the Energy Education Specialist for the school district. She is responsible for the overall implementation and monitoring of the energy management program. According to Smith, "This is not a short term "green project"." It is a comprehensive, rigorous and sustainable energy program to help save money now and for years to come."

The specific guidelines of the program were sent out to all staff members by Superintendent Steve Stirn and can be found on the Logan-Hocking website. Ms. Smith will be auditing buildings at various times during the day, evening, overnight, and on weekends and holidays, and meeting with staff members and working closely with the Energy Education consultants to ensure that all components of the plan are implemented.

Energy Education consultants cover the range of energy conservation specialities, including engineers, certified energy managers, boiler specialists, heating and ventilation-air conditioning experts and more.

Energy Education, Inc. has been in business for 25 years and has more than 1,100 clients in 48 states. Large churches, school districts and healthcare facilities are the focus of this organization that is based in Dallas, Texas. The company was named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for 2009 and 2010. Energy Education, Inc. is the nation's leader and pioneer of people-based energy conservation and efficiency.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1096Mon, 28 Feb 2011 In today's economy, many families are experiencing a decrease in their household income. Your child may be eligible for free or reduced meals at school.

The free and reduced-price meal program sponsored by the USDA operates in over 101,000 public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals to more than 30.5 million children each school day. Parents of eligible students must fill out a simple application that is provided by the school district to qualify for the program. These applications are available at your child's school or the district Food Service office located at the high school, and are accepted throughout the school year. All applications are immediately processed and benefits can begin the day of approval.

One of the biggest challenges faced by schools in increasing free and reduced priced meal program usage is parent sign-ups. Barriers currently preventing more parent sign-ups include parent unawareness of the program, misunderstanding of eligibility qualifications, lack of time, and the stigma involved with receiving free meals.

The meal program today provides complete confidentiality so that no child is singled out from another based on economic status. All students are processed the same using their individual identification number, and are also offered the same food choices.

If you think your family may be eligible, or have questions, contact the school food service office at 740-385-2069 ext. 1614.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1097Mon, 28 Feb 2011 The 28 members of the Chamber Singers have had a busy year so far. They sang the National Anthem for the Boys Soccer Night Game, were the entertainment for the Annual Hall of Fame Dinner, provided music for a Holiday Party for the hospital, and performed for the annual NHS inductions. This was in addition to their annual Winter Concert.

Seven members of the Chamber Singers were chosen to participate in Ohio University's Annual Honor Choir. These singers auditioned on November 20th at Ohio University and were chosen from hundreds of high school students from across Ohio and West Virginia to be part of the 80 voice choir. They left on Friday, January 7th for OU and practiced all weekend, performing at Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, January 9th. These students were Wesley Chaney, Kassie Cremeans, Katlyn Dixon, Autumn Freeman, Matt Freeman, Alysha Griffin and Eli Shaw.

The 28-member Hilltop Singers show choir has also had a busy year thus far. They had their annual Christmas party performance at the Scenic Hills Senior Center. The students also spent a school day traveling to the elementary schools for the annual Hilltop Tour. One of the biggest performances this year was the opportunity to travel to Camp Rickenbacker to perform for the 121st Air Refueling Wing's annual Christmas Party on December 12th. The singers were able to climb inside of a KC-135 Stratotanker. Hilltop also performed their annual concert along with the LHMS Choraliers group. Next up for Hilltop will be preparing for their Spring concert. If you need entertainment in April or May, Hilltop Singers would be happy to perform!

Women's Chorus, Symphonic Choir and Assembly Singers - each group is the largest it has been in years, and the talent that abounds within each class is amazing. These kids work so hard every day to make beautiful music to present to the public. The annual Spring concert will be held on Thursday, April 28th.

The students will soon be hard at work preparing all aspects of the spring musical "Little Shop of Horrors". The show will be presented to the public on April 16th and 17th.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1098Tue, 01 Mar 2011
In addition to all sophomore students, juniors, and seniors still needing to pass one or more parts of the Ohio Graduation Test, will be testing on these same days as well.

To provide the best possible testing environment, Logan High School will be operating on a 2-hour delayed school schedule during this testing week. Students taking the Ohio Graduation Tests will be required to report to school at the regular start time of 7:27 a.m.

Students not involved in testing on those days are not required to report until 9:27 a.m. during the week. Bus transportation will remain on regular schedules. Students arriving prior to 9:27 a.m. and not involved in testing, are required to report to the cafeteria.

The state-mandated testing schedule is as follows:

Monday, March 14th - Reading OGT
Tuesday, March 15th - Math OGT
Wednesday, March 16th - Writing OGT
Thursday, March 17th - Science OGT
Friday, March 18th - Social Studies OGT

For OGT Tips and Strategies CLICK HERE
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1099Wed, 02 Mar 2011 Students from Logan High School recently competed in the Ohio Mock Trial regional competition in the Scioto County Courthouse after having advanced from the district competition three weeks ago.

The Logan High School team is comprised of Molly Webb, Paige Ludwin, Kyle Walker, Emilie Sigler, Ashlie Roederer, Dennis Wolfe, Katie Hosler, Dylan Blake and Mackenzie Dicken. Jason Sarver and Kyle Henderson serve as legal advisers to the Mock Trial team. Sharon Wallar serves as the team faculty adviser.

The Logan team competed against Olivia Davidson Washington and Eastern Brown High School. Only two schools out of the ten schools competing advanced to the State Finals. Olivia Davidson, along with Georgetown High School, advanced to the next round. Emilie Sigler won the award for Best Witness for her role as the county coroner. Sigler has been awarded this honor for the second time this year and for the third time in two years.

The 2011 Ohio High School Mock Trial competition analyzes an individual’s rights to the body parts of a deceased family member. In this year’s case, after a youth died suddenly in a single car accident, an autopsy was performed, with the family’s consent, to determine the cause of death. During the course of the autopsy, a section of the brain was removed and sent
to pathology where it was discovered that the brain cells were regenerative.

The decedent’s family filed a lawsuit against the county coroner alleging that the coroner violated the family’s due process rights by sending the regenerative cells to a research lab instead of returning them to the body. The county coroner claimed that the cells were considered medical waste and disposal of those cells were at the coroner’s discretion.

Team legal adviser Jason Sarver, stated, “Our team performed extremely well at the regional competition. Even though our team swept the awards at the District level, I believe they improved their performances and were on par with every other team at that level of competition. There is no shame in losing to a team such as Olivia Davidson. They had been to regionals and state finals recently and we held our own. Logan can definitely be proud of our students. I’m hoping that some of the students will return next year for another run."]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1100Thu, 03 Mar 2011 Two new programs implemented in the Logan-Hocking School District this school year have had positive results.

“Read 180,” a reading intervention pilot program, was introduced to seventh-, eighth- and ninth-grade students in the fall. The program is comprised of three units beginning with whole-group instruction and ending with group wrap-up. Students participate in small-group direct instruction with the teacher, independently use the Read 180 software and participate in individual reading in a 90-minute time frame.

“We received a mid-year gain analysis and of those tested, about half have had two or more years [grade levels] of reading growth,” LHSD Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jeff Daubenmire said. “Another 28 percent have had at least one year growth.” The decision to pilot the program with students in seventh-, eighth- and ninth-grade was based on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measures outlined in the district’s annual report card from the Ohio Department of Education. AYP is a federally required measure; every school and district must meet AYP goals that are set for reading and mathematics proficiency and participation and attendance and graduation rates.

Daubenmire reported middle-school and high-school teachers are very happy with the progress. He commended the teachers and administrators for a job well done with the program.

Another assessment will be conducted at the end of the year. Depending on the success of the program, it could be expanded in the 2011-2012 school year to students in third-grade through 10th-grade.

LHSD Superintendent Steve Stirn also gave an update about a program implemented this year: universal breakfast. The federally-funded program began in January, and provides breakfast to all elementary students for free. The program has since been expanded to the middle school.

“Things are going really well,” Stirn said. “More and more kids are eating a healthy breakfast.”

The only complaint the district has received about the program so far is from parents who give their children breakfast at home and don’t want them to overeat. Stirn stressed the goal of the program is for every kid to be able to start the day off and not be hungry, but if a child has already eaten at home, they don’t have to take breakfast.

“This program is enabling us to provide food for the most needy. It’s a good thing. A lot of the staff didn’t realize how hungry kids were,” he said.

In other news, a survey conducted of this year’s Logan High School juniors revealed the majority of students would prefer to have graduation on Friday night, as opposed to Sunday afternoon, the day it has been held for the past few years. The day of Logan’s graduation has been a topic of ongoing debate. It was previously held the Friday before Memorial Day, then moved to Sunday. The move has disgruntled some, who find it difficult to attend both church and graduation services. The temperature on Sunday afternoon is also of concern because the ceremony is held outside.

The Logan-Hocking School Board will continue to look at graduation options for next year’s ceremony. This year’s ceremony is Sunday, May 29.

The board took the following actions at its regular meeting Monday:

• Approved the continuation of previously approved local tax incentives, as recommended by the local Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC). The TIRC voted to recommend that the following enterprise zone tax abatements be continued: Hocking County Community Improvement Corp (expires 1/1/14) 60 percent, 10 years; RoKeith Enterprises, Inc. (expires 12/31/22) 100 percent years 1–5, 50 percent years 6–15, Avg. 67 percent over term; Smead Manufacturing (expires 12/31/11) 75 percent, 10 years; Gabriel Logan LLC (expires 12/31/12) 75 percent, 10 years; Sawmiller, Inc. (expires 12/31/12) 75 percent, 10 years.

• Declared the pre-1990 portions of the former Enterprise Elementary School and related loose furnishings as no longer needed for school purposes and to authorize the administration to explore the possible demolishing of said obsolete portions. By acting at this time, the school district can include related costs in its agreement with the Ohio School Facilities Commission’s Classroom Facilities Assistance Program. Accordingly, the expense will be shared between the state of Ohio (71 percent) and the school district (29 percent).

• Contracted with Dawn Anderson-Butcher and Rebecca Wade-Mdivanian, social workers at The Ohio State University, to analyze and generate student, teacher/staff and parent/guardian data reports for all five elementary schools in the district. The cost for these services will be paid with funds from the School Counseling Grant.

• Approved a partnership between Logan-Hocking Schools Preschool Program and Hocking County DD to place clients in preschool classrooms for a six-week placement. This partnership is made possible through a five-year grant titled Lifeworks through Hocking and Perry counties. The purpose of the grant is to place clients in their area of interest in the workforce to obtain experience for résumé building and on-the-job training. All clients will have a job coach who visits each site and provides supervision and training. Clients will be paid through Hocking County DD. All clients will have FBI/BCI checks and be approved by the Logan-Hocking School Board prior to being placed in a preschool classroom.

• Contracted with Margie Wilson to provide transportation for handicapped students in the Logan-Hocking School District for the 2010-2011 school year.

• Voted to provide school buses to take local students to the Aladdin Shrine Circus in Columbus on Friday, March 25. The school district will be reimbursed for the drivers’ wages and benefits, as well as for fuel and mileage for the buses.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1102Fri, 04 Mar 2011
Download the registration form here.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1103Fri, 04 Mar 2011 Art from some of the Logan-Hocking School District’s most creative students will be displayed this month at The Bowen House, as the 10th annual Seedlings Art Show gets underway.

The event begins with an open house this Saturday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the cultural arts center known for supporting local artists by showcasing their talent.

A variety of mixed media and subject matter will be available, according to Roxanna Lehman, art instructor at the Logan-Hocking Middle School. “As the student grows older, we see a lot more depth to their work, more detail, and we see their skill level increasing and advancing,” Lehman said, revealing what the exhibit’s name means: “The Bowen House’s Seedlings exhibit shows them growing. They’re just getting started as an artist, and we see them growing in the arts.”

Five elementary and middle school instructors have each selected up to 35 pieces of their students’ work for the show.

“There’s so much variety, and it’s very colorful,” Lehman continued. “I love the joy that the students see in their work, and I love the excitement that they see in their work. The students come in and they’re all excited and they have their fan club with them, and it’s fun. We call them their ‘fan club’ because they’re the parents and grandparents. It’s not only fun to see the students, but their families too, because it’s wonderful to get to talk to them at a place other than the school.”

“Some students are really good at sports and people will go to their games to see them play, or if they’re in band they’ll go see performances, and this gives them a chance to see their [children’s] artwork,” said Karen Potter, a middle school art teacher. “It’s nice to have a special opening and a special show so they can share their talent.”

Lehman and Potter agree that when selecting pieces for the show, they look at technique and creativity, how well the student fulfills the project assignment, and how the piece stands as a strong visual composition.

“It’s a pretty nice honor for them, and something saying they have done outstanding work,” Potter added.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1104Fri, 04 Mar 2011 The annual Logan-Hocking School District Employee Recognition Dinner was held Thursday, March 3rd, in the High School cafeteria. New Employees were recognized, along with employees who have served 15 years or more.

See pictures below.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1105Fri, 04 Mar 20117th Grade Football
Faline Bailey
Riley Daubenmire
Jenetta Polly
Carlie Wotring
Kim Lieke
Leigha Fleet
Breanna Ellinger

7th Grade Basketball
Faline Bailey
Jennetta Polly
Carlie Wotring
Miranda McCabe
Kim Lieke
Leigha Fleet
Savannah Seymour

8th Grade Football
Brittany Arnett
Bailey Brown
Jonna Goss
Hannah Swope
Haylee Copley
Larissa Kirkpatrick
Rachelle Harden

8th Grade Basketball
Brittany Arnett
Bailey Brown
Skye Cupp
Jonna Goss
Elizabeth Mullins
Hannah Swope
Bailee Wood
Rachelle Harden

9th Grade Football
Maely Bluhm
Abby Leslein
Kacie Maynard
Makinsey Patton
Katie Ruffner
Chelsey Thomson
Tiffany Wodzisz
Jade Wright

9th Grade Basketball
Lakyn Frasure
Abby Leslein
Lexi McDonald
Ambir Myers
Makinsey Patton
Katie Ruffner
Chelsey Thomson
Tiffany Wodzisz
Jade Wright

Reserve Football
Brianna Conkle
Kristen Grant
Stephanie Hayden
Ashley Johnson
Tori McDaniel
Kayla Moore
Brittany Nichols
Kirsty Robers
Emily Snider

Reserve Basketball
Brianna Conkle
Stephanie Hayden
Ashley Johnson
Tori McDaniel
Kayla Moore
Brittany Nichols
Kirsty Robers

Varsity Football
Lauren Conrad
Rachel Eveland
Lindsey Harden
Bailey Johnson
Carleigh Mayle
Ria Meaker
Jerrica O'Harra
Shelby Rooker
Anyssa Stamper

Varsity Basketball
Lauren Conrad
Rachel Eveland
Lindsey Harden
Bailey Johnson
Carleigh Mayle
Caitlin McCabe
Ria Meaker
Natalie Messmer
Jerrica O'Harra
Shelby Rooker
Anyssa Stamper
Taylor Walker]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1106Mon, 07 Mar 2011 Logan-Hocking School District officials continue to work to reduce expenditures while maintaining educational programs.

According to Treasurer Paul Shaw, the district’s general fund payroll expense for Fiscal Year 2011 (7/1/10 through 6/30/11) has been cut and should reflect a decrease for the second consecutive year. Shaw announced that payroll expense this year is already $226,787 less than last year at this time.

Payroll expense in FY 2011 is estimated to be $19.3 million. In FY 2009, payroll expense was $19.6 million. In FY 2010, it decreased by $180,692 to $19.4 million. Until FY 2009, general fund payroll expense typically rose every year as a result of base salary and step increases. “With a commitment to effectiveness, efficiency and economy, school district officials work each and every day to control costs,” Shaw said. “Reductions in payroll expenditures are attributed to consolidation of schools, employee attrition and retirements, consolidation of positions, and creative methods of instructional delivery that will not sacrifice services to students. School officials and the Logan Education Association have worked together to address pressing financial conditions and to put students and their education first.”

The administrative cost per pupil for Logan-Hocking in FY 2010 ($900) was lower than the average of 21 similar districts as defined by the Ohio Department of Education ($1,042), lower than the average of Logan-Hocking’s 14 neighboring districts ($1,206) and lower than the state average ($1,226).

Shaw pointed out that the $900 administrative cost per pupil in FY 2010 is the lowest it has been since FY 2004. In FY 2004, the administrative cost per pupil was $870. The district attributes this decrease largely to the consolidation of schools, reduction in administrative positions and support staff, reduction in operating budgets, retirements, increased administrative employee contributions to medical insurance plans, etc.

The district’s number of pupils has remained relatively flat during this time period. Shaw predicts that the administrative cost per pupil will decline even further in FY 2011 and FY 2012 as budgets are tightened. In FY 2010, Logan-Hocking expended $9,384 total per pupil. The state average was $10,512 per pupil.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1107Thu, 10 Mar 2011 The Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) will be administered to sophomore students each day during the week of March 14-18.

The OGT is a requirement for graduation in the State of Ohio. The purpose of the tests are to make sure Ohio students who receive a high school diploma show a high school level of achievement in the areas of reading, math, writing, science and social studies. In addition to all 10th graders, 11th and 12th graders still needing to pass one or more parts of the Ohio Graduation Test will be testing on these same days as well.

To provide the best possible testing environment, Logan High School will be operating on a two-hour delayed school schedule during this testing week. Students taking the Ohio Graduation Tests will be required to report to school at the regular start time of 7:27 a.m. on March 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.

Students not involved in testing on those days are not required to report until 9:27 a.m. during the week (a two-hour delay). Bus transportation remains the same during the week. Students arriving prior to 9:27 a.m. and not involved in testing, are required to report to the cafeteria.

The state-mandated testing schedule is as follows:
Monday,March 14: Reading OGT
Tuesday,March 15: Math OGT
Wednesday,March 16: Writing OGT
Thursday,March 17: Science OGT
Friday,March 18: Social Studies OGT]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1108Thu, 10 Mar 2011 The “dumb jock” stereotype may no longer apply to student athletes, especially those who attend the Logan-Hocking School District.

At the Logan-Hocking Middle School, 60 percent of student athletes have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher. The number of athletes with this GPA or higher drops at the high school level, but the number of student athletes excelling academically stays consistent.

About 26 percent of winter sports athletes had a second nine-weeks grade point average of 3.5 or higher. However, 56 percent of winter sports athletes had a 3.0 GPA or higher and made the honor roll for the second grading period. Students are only required to have a 2.0 GPA to participate in sports.

Lisa Van Horn — assistant principal at the middle school — said although the percentage of athletes holding a minimum 3.5 GPA depends on student population and particular groups of students, the percentage at the middle school is always at 50 percent or more.

High School Guidance Counselor Jim Roush credits coaches and an organized work schedule for student success.

“Based on my experience as a student trainer in college and in high school, when I had a schedule, I was better organized. I knew I had to get my school work done or it wouldn’t happen because I’d be busy with other things,” he said. “Having a routine helps keep a person organized and to get certain things done.”

Roush also said academic success could be rooted in the personality of an athlete, the desire to win, with good motivation from coaches.

Athletes at the middle-school and high-school level are recognized for their academic success.

During the middle school awards assemblies held in the fall, winter and spring, academic athletes are always acknowledged.

“There’s always a pretty strong turnout. It’s positive for the kids,” Van Horn said.

At the high school, academic achievers are given academic letters and ACE academic booster cards for free food at local restaurants, T-shirts, free school activities and library and homework passes each time they make the honor roll. If a student makes the honor roll all year, they are invited to a cookout in May. Varsity letter earners also get all-academic league honors.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1109Thu, 10 Mar 2011 Registration for children who will be attending kindergarten during the 2011-2012 school year gets underway shortly. Parents are reminded that children must be five years of age on or before Aug. 1, 2011, in order to be eligible to attend kindergarten in the Logan-Hocking Local School District.

Registration will be held at the office of the District Registrar, 2019 E. Front St., and will be done by appointment. To schedule an appointment for registration, please call Keri Kunkler, at 740-385-8517 ext. 7.

Children will need to be present at the registration appointment. Children will be given the kindergarten assessment screening while the parents are completing the registration documents. The following schedule will be observed for registration:

Central Elementary - April 4 - 8

Chieftain Elementary - April 11 - 15

Green Elementary - April 25 - 29

Hocking Hills Elementary - May 2 - 6

Union Furnace Elementary - May 9 - 13

Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Parents will need to bring with them to registration their child’s birth certificate (original with seal), immunization record, proof of custody if it is applicable, proof of residency, the child’s social security card and the parent’s photo I.D. Children cannot be registered without these documents.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1110Fri, 11 Mar 2011 Nine Logan High School visual arts students will compete at the state level as they send 11 works of art to the judging of the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition on Saturday.

The student work was selected for the state competition during the southeast Ohio regional judging in Athens earlier this month.

Students sending work to the state finals are: Michael Geiger, Kim Amnah, Kayla Beck, Jessica Harlow, Krista Smart, Emily Evans and Ashley Marshall, along with Nick Fidler and Bailey Johnson, who each have the distinct honor of having two pieces selected. The young artists are students of LHS art teachers Jeremy McAfee and Rita Jones.

According to Jones, The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, now in its 41st year, is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of talented young people in the State of Ohio. This exhibition is open to all of Ohio’s 1,112 high schools, both public and private, charted by the Ohio Department of Education.

“The purpose of this state-wide competition is to provide all budding young artists in the state with opportunities to advance their talents, whether that be through scholarships or simply experiencing the process of entering their work in a competition,” Jones said. “The exhibition is a valuable incentive for our young people; it encourages an appreciation for the arts throughout Ohio and reflects the fine quality of art instruction and talent which exists in our state.”

Jones went on to explain that the process of selecting artwork for the state exhibition begins on a regional level. The state is divided into 15 regional locations, with high school students in each region invited to enter work in that regional judging. Approximately 12,000 entries are generated annually.

Each region has a designated regional director, who is responsible for choosing the judges for his or her region and arranging specifics of the event. Amy Douglas, Athens High School art teacher, is Region 15’s (southeast Ohio) director.

The state judging then takes place in Columbus; however, the judges for this level of competition are chosen from all over the country and are generally professional artists, college level instructors, or both.

“From the 12,000 statewide entries, approximately 2,500 are selected to enter the state judging,” Jones said, explaining “of that figure, 300 are chosen for the actual exhibition at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, across from the State Capitol Building in Columbus, and approximately 50 works are selected for display at the Ohio Department of Education and the governor’s office.”

“As you can see, the sheer numbers make it an honor to be selected for consideration in this prestigious show. The quality of this student body of work is incredible,” Jones concluded.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1111Tue, 15 Mar 2011 Students from Chieftain Elementary recently challenged senior citizens from the Scenic Hills Senior Center to a game of chair volleyball at the school. Project SAFE (Student and Family Enrichment), the school district’s before and after care program, in conjunction with the Hocking County Health Department, sponsored volleyball matches at each elementary school and middle school as a way to keep students and senior citizens active.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1112Wed, 16 Mar 2011Logan-Hocking Local School District Named to AP® Achievement List by the College Board for Significant Gains in Advanced Placement® Access and Student Performance

388 US Public School Districts Across the Nation Are Honored


Logan-Hocking Local School District is one of fewer than 400 school districts in the nation being honored by the College Board with a place on its AP® Achievement List for opening AP classroom doors to a significantly broader pool of students, while maintaining or improving the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher. From 2008 to 2010, the Logan-Hocking Local School District has increased the number of students participating in AP from 56 - 77, while improving the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher, the score typically needed to earn college credit, from 39% in 2008 to 52% in 2010. It should be noted that these figures exclude participation and performance in AP Spanish language exams.

The AP Achievement List is made up of all school districts that are simultaneously expanding opportunity and improving performance, so even low-performing districts are included if they have been able to maintain or improve scores while expanding access. The list includes 388 school districts representing 43 states, with California’s 37 districts on the list representing the largest number of districts from a single state, followed by Michigan with 29 districts and Pennsylvania with 28 districts.

“Participation in college-level AP courses can level the playing field for underserved students, give them the confidence needed to succeed in college, and raise standards and performance in key subjects like science and math,” said College Board President Gaston Caperton. “The AP Achievement List districts are defying expectations by expanding access while enabling their students to maintain or improve their AP Exam scores.”

Many U.S. school districts have focused on expanding access to AP courses as part of a strategy for fostering college readiness. While these efforts have resulted in more students earning scores of 3 or better — the score typically cited as a “qualifying” or “successful” score because the majority of U.S. colleges and universities provide college credit or advanced placement for this score — these efforts have also resulted in more students now earning scores of 1 or 2. Accordingly, there has been a slight decline since 2001 in the percentage of AP students scoring a 3 or better, a decline that is to be expected in any program attracting a broader cross-section of students.

That said, helping more students learn at a higher level and earn higher AP scores is an objective of all members of the AP community, from AP teachers to district and school administrators to college professors. Many are experimenting with a variety of initiatives and strategies to determine how to expand access and improve student performance simultaneously.

“These districts are living proof that when access to AP is provided for the range and breadth of prepared and motivated students, districts can achieve even higher learning outcomes for their students — and the opportunity for so many more to earn college credit and placement — than when AP opportunities were restricted to a smaller segment of the high school population,” said Trevor Packer, vice president of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program®.

Inclusion on the list is based on the following criteria:

1. Examination of three years of AP data, from 2008 to 2010;

2. Increase in participation in/access to AP by at least 4 percent in large districts, at least 7 percent in medium districts and at least 11 percent in small districts;

3. A steady or increasing percentage of exams taken by African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska Native students; and

4. Performance levels maintained or improved when comparing the percentage of exams in 2010 scoring a 3 or higher to those in 2008, or the school has already attained a performance level in which more than 70 percent of the AP students are scoring a 3 or higher.

Additionally, school districts with an AP student population composed of 50 percent or more traditionally underrepresented minority students (African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native) and/or low-income students have been noted on the Achievement List to highlight significant improvements in equity and quality among the nation’s historically underserved student populations.

The complete AP Achievement List can be found at www.collegeboard.org.

About the Advanced Placement Program
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Through more than 30 college-level courses, each culminating in a rigorous exam, AP provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement or both. Taking AP courses also demonstrates to college admission officers that students have sought the most rigorous curriculum available to them. Each AP teacher’s syllabus is evaluated and approved by college faculty from some of the nation’s leading institutions, and AP Exams are developed and scored by college faculty and experienced AP teachers. AP is accepted by more than 3,800 colleges and universities worldwide for college credit, advanced placement or both on the basis of successful AP Exam scores. This includes over 90 percent of four-year institutions in the United States. In 2010, 1.8 million students representing more than 17,000 schools around the world, both public and nonpublic, took 3.2 million AP Exams.

About the College Board
The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 5,900 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools. For further information, visit www.collegeboard.org.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1113Thu, 17 Mar 2011 Six students from the Logan-Hocking Middle School have had their work chosen for the 31st Young People’s Art Exhibition, sponsored by the Ohio Art Education Association.

This state-level exhibit will be on display at the Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus until Wednesday, March 30 and will then be on display in various other sites until early November when the work is returned to the student artists.

There are nine regions in Ohio representing the OAEA; this year’s show includes 158 student artworks from all over the state. It is a distinct honor for any student to have art work in this exhibition, middle school art teacher Roxanna Lehman said. The six students selected for art exhibition are listed with their teacher: Madison Murray, grade 8, Roxanna Lehman; Brittany Farley, grade 5, Lehman; Lakyn Frasure, grade 8, Karen Potter; Jordan Frasure, grade 7, Potter; Kenton Hitchcock, grade 5, Megan Anzalone; Ashly Wilkison, grade 6, Anzalone.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1114Mon, 21 Mar 2011 Middle school students who are part of Project SAFE’s aftercare program recently learned about community service.

The youth made care packages of support for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Child and Family Advocacy.

The baskets contained books, toys, stuffed animals and notes of support for children who were involved in domestic violence situations or were victims of sexual abuse. Project SAFE’s aftercare program at the Logan-Hocking Middle School is club-based, and one club that has been quite popular among the students is the Community Connections Club, said Kristy Walter, Project SAFE coordinator. Students in this club choose a worthwhile cause that they would like to support.

With the help of middle school teacher Yancey Roberts, Community Connections Club students gathered all the materials needed through donations and assembled more than 35 baskets that were presented to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

“The kids talked about causes they might like to support and voted on each topic. They chose the [Nationwide] Children’s Hospital victims’ unit because they knew those kids were abused, neglected and assaulted and thought it was a meaningful cause and wanted to help,” Roberts said.

The children then broke into groups and discussed ideas for projects. They eventually came up with the idea to send care packages and got the whole school involved by asking for items for kids of all ages. They set up bins at the middle school to collect the donations, made a commercial for the school’s weekly TV program, handed out fliers, and gave letters to teachers and others involved with the aftercare program.

“The students were responsible for checking out items, sorting them and putting three or four in each basket,” Roberts said. Some of the items given included toys, stuffed animals, coloring books, Silly Bandz and hand lotion. One girl even went the extra mile and sent a hand-sewn pillow. The students also included heartfelt notes, letting each recipient know they were thinking about him or her in the child’s time of difficulty.

“It’s a good cause for the kids,” Roberts said. “They’re learning it at early age and know they are doing it to help others, not for a pizza party or to get a pat on the back. They’re doing it out of the generosity of their hearts. They did a really good job; their hearts were really in it.”

As a result of this donation, Project SAFE received a letter from Sharon Bennett, executive assistant to the president of the center that stated, “Your generous donation will be of great comfort and enjoyment for our patients and their families as they embark upon their treatment process and, thereby, their healing.”

The Community Connections Club started with four participants and has grown to 20. In addition to sending care packages to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the club collected items for the soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and made 100 bracelets for the soldiers to distribute to the children living there.

Their final project consisted of making fleece blankets which they plan to donate to victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

During the course of the school year, Project SAFE offers many clubs as a result of student interest surveys. Students participate in each club for nine weeks.

“It’s a good way for students to get involved,” Roberts said. “When you think of middle school kids you think of bad attitudes and bullying, but these students have a level of respect.”

Many clubs have partnered with other organizations, such as the Dairy Barn of Athens. A few of the clubs that have been offered this year are Tae Kwon Do, ceramics, sewing, expressive sign language, photography and cake decorating.

Project SAFE is made possible through a 21st Century Learning Grant by the Ohio Department of Education. For more information about Project SAFE, contact Kristy Walter or Wendy Cook at 740-385-8517.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1115Mon, 21 Mar 2011 Logan High School will present an encore performance of the drama “dont u luv me?” by Linda Daugherty in the high school theater on Thursday, March 24.

The play, about dating violence and control in teenage relationships, was screened by the State Thespian Board of Directors and chosen as a featured full-length production at this year’s Thespian Conference March 25-27 at Dublin Scioto High School. LHS students debuted the play last fall.

“Reaction to ‘dont u luv me?’ was very positive. Because of this show, many students found the courage to talk about dating violence and its consequences,” Shelly Riggs, play producer/director, said. “I’ve been told we are ‘brave’ for putting on such a show. The cast and crew feel very strongly about its message, and are excited to bring it to more of Ohio’s students next weekend.” “dont u luv me?” was chosen to perform at conference after two State Thespian Board of Directors members screened the show in November. If an invitation is issued to participate, it can be as a featured full-length, or some sort of cutting, usually 60 minutes; “dont u luv me?” was chosen as a featured show.

“We have taken shows to state most of the 15 years we’ve been attending,” Riggs said. “Five of those invitations have been as featured full-length productions, including last year’s ‘The Three Musketeers.’”

Logan students will perform the play, as well as stage combat scenes and duet pantomime, for the conference which hosts more than 1,600 students from all over the state of Ohio.

“It is an honor to be chosen as a featured full-length, and LHS students are excited to share ‘dont u luv me?’ again with their community and with the state at large,” Riggs said.

Thursday’s encore will start at 7 p.m. with a series of stage combat scenes by LHS students, and a duet pantomime performance.

“The combat scenes are an independent project put together by theater students,” Riggs said. “The short show is called ‘They Fight,’ and 10 pairs of students have learned fight scenes in broadsword, quarterstaff, unarmed or single sword. They have also learned lines from various plays from Shakespeare, and have joined the combat with the scene.”

An example of a Shakespearean combat scene is the scene from “Romeo and Juliet” where Romeo confronts Tybalt. Tybalt has just killed Mercutio, and Romeo avenges Mercutio’s death. Another scene in the show comes from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” where Hermia confronts Helena about stealing her love, Lysander.

The pantomime performance is a competition event at the state conference. Julia Moncrief and Autumn Freeman have competed at the state level for the past two years, and will do so again on March 26.

The play “dont u luv me?” will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is $5 at the door. All proceeds go to support Logan students on their trip to the state conference. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

“dont u luv me?” contains strong language and scenes of violence, and may not be appropriate for children younger than 13. Parental discretion is advised.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1116Wed, 23 Mar 2011 The Logan-Hocking School Board discussed bullying prevention with Superintendent Steve Stirn at the board’s regular meeting Monday night.

Several district administrators recently met with a group of concerned parents to talk about bullying in schools.

“It’s good to have dialog to let people know what we already do and to hear what we haven’t thought of,” Stirn said. The state definition of bullying is any repeated offense from one person to the same person. A student’s first offense is considered harassment if the action is not repeated. Bullying and harassment can take several forms including verbal or written communication, such as texting or emailing.

Stirn releases bullying statistics to the school board twice a year. The consequences for bullying and harassment are different for each school in the district, but Stirn said the overall approach of administrators is effective.

In addition to the district’s current policy, parents suggested the district designate a place students can report incidences of bullying other than the front office of their buildings. They also suggested some form of hotline students could call or e-mail to anonymously report bullying, Stirn said.

“In order to stop bullying it takes everyone to follow through with [reports],” Stirn said. “We cannot tolerate bullying in the district. No student should come to school being afraid of someone.”

In other news, the school board took the following actions at its meeting:

• Proclaimed March Youth Art Month.

• Proclaimed the week of April 17-23 Logan-Hocking School District “Volunteer Week” to recognize the district’s many volunteers.

• Approved the treasurer to advertise bids for three new 84-passenger transit buses.

• Approved the addition of four staff professional development days for the 2011-2012 school year.

• Approved administrative contracts.

• Entered into an agreement with Ohio University for athletic training services for 2011-2012.

• Entered into a contract for services with the Perry-Hocking Educational Service center for Fiscal Year 2012.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1117Thu, 24 Mar 2011
Thursday, April 7th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Olde Dutch Restaurant
$10.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity) for the all-you-can-eat buffet featuring broasted chicken, hot bar, soup, salad, drink, and dessert.
(20% of all buffet dinners purchased will be donated back to the band)

Saturday, April 16th at 9:00 am
5K Run/Walk at Logan High School
$20.00 pre-registration before April 10; $25.00 registration day of race
Contact a band member for registration information
(members receive $5.00 credit per registration towards their trip cost)

Thursday, May 5th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Spaghetti Dinner - at Logan High School
Prior to Spring Concert
Students will sell prepaid tickets for dinner or dinner/concert.
Contact band member for tickets
(member receives $3.50 per ticket sold)

Tuesday, May 17th
Dairy Queen
Blizzard Benefit Day
(100% of the sale of blizzards for the day will be donated to the band)

]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1118Thu, 24 Mar 2011
Ohio's plan for credit flexibility is designed to broaden the scope of curricular options available to students, increase the depth of study possible for a particular subject, and allow tailoring of learning time and/or conditions. These are ways in which aspects of learning can be customized around more of students' interests and needs.

Students may earn credits by:

Completing coursework;
Testing out of or demonstrating mastery of course content; or
Pursuing one or more “educational options” (e.g., distance learning, educational travel, independent study, an internship, music, arts, after-school/tutorial program, community service or other engagement projects and sports).

Credit flexibility is intended to motivate and increase student learning by allowing:

Access to more learning resources, especially real-world experiences
Customization around individual student needs
Use of multiple measures of learning, especially those where students demonstrate what they know and can do, apply the learning, or document performance ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1119Fri, 25 Mar 2011 Superintendent Steve Stirn hosted a lunch this week for Hocking Hills Elementary students who tripled their Accelerated Reader (AR) program goal. Each student got a T-shirt inducting them into “Mr. Stirn’s Reading Club” that said “Hit a Triple in Reading.” ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1120Mon, 04 Apr 2011 Two Logan High School visual arts students will receive the governor’s award for art excellence in ceremonies scheduled Sunday, April 10, in the Capitol Theater of the Riffe Center in Columbus.

Michael Geiger and Bailey Johnson will receive certificates of commendation and the work they created will become a part of the prestigious Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition.

Geiger, is in his third year, and Johnson, her second, as advanced students in the LHS Visual Arts Program. They are the students of Rita Jones and Jeremy McAfee. “We are excited to have two students in the show, however we are especially proud of Michael, since this is the second year in a row that his work has been selected for this honor,” Jones, LHS Fine Arts Department chair, explained.

Following the Riffe Center ceremonies, the festivities will move to the Rhodes State Office Tower for the opening of Ohio’s premier high school art exhibition. The work, displayed on the lower two levels of the building is comprised of 300 pieces selected from a field of 12,500 works submitted statewide from 1,112 public and private high schools.

The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, now in its 41st year, is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancements of talented young people in the state.

“The purpose of the exhibition is to provide all budding young artists of the state with opportunities to advance their talent, whether that be through scholarships or simply experiencing the process of entering their work in a competition,” Thad Rickers, OGYA executive director, explained. “The exhibition is a valuable incentive for our young people; it encourages an appreciation for the arts throughout Ohio and reflects the fine quality or art instruction and talent that exist in our state.”

The process of selecting artwork for the state exhibition begins on a regional level. The state is divided into 15 regional locations, with high school students in each region invited to enter work in their specific regional judging.

The state judging takes place in Columbus; however, the judges for this level of competition are chosen from all over the country and are generally professional artists, college level instructors, or both.

From the 12,500 regional entries this year approximately 2,500 pieces are selected to enter the state judging.

State jurors then select 300 for the actual exhibition, with 25 of the 300 chosen to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence. Scholarships are offered to seniors by over 30 universities and colleges of art.

“It is an extreme honor to have your work selected for the show,” Jones said. “Competition is very strong, so strong that Bailey’s and Michael’s works were the two out of only three pieces selected this year from all of Southeastern Ohio Region 15.”

The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition will be open to the public weekdays April 11 through May 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1121Mon, 04 Apr 2011 The Logan-Hocking Board of Education recognizes excellence in our school district. There are many excellent people in our school system, both staff and students whose endeavors need to be recognized and publicized.

We are asking for your help in identifying these individuals. Click Here for the form to complete and return by June 1st to nominate outstanding individuals or programs in our District. Forms may also be picked up at any school office.

The following guidelines apply:

1. Nominations may be received from staff, students or the public.

2. All nominations must be received by June 1, 2011. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered.

3. The winner of each category will receive a plaque and their name will be submitted to the Southeast Region of the Ohio School Boards Association for entry into their recognition program. Winners in the Southeast Region OSBA will be recognized at their Annual Fall Conference. District winners will be recognized by Logan-Hocking Board of Education at Logan High School during a special ceremony on August 29, 2011.

4. Each of the individuals nominated will receive certificates.

5. An individual may only win in a category one time. Other nominees may be nominated in future years.

Thank you for your help in recognizing the outstanding individuals and programs in our school district!]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1122Mon, 11 Apr 2011 CHINESE AUTION AND RAFFLE

Saturday, April 23, 2011 (Doors open at 5 pm)
Will be held at Chieftain Elementary
28296 Chieftain Drive
Logan, Ohio
Drawing Starts at 7:30 pm

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
All proceeds go to the Summer Inman Children Trust benefitting the children of our good friend, Summer (Cook) Inman.

To donate or request information, contact Megan (740) 415-4789.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1123Mon, 11 Apr 2011 Students in the Logan-Hocking Schools recently participated in the annual Read Across America Campaign (RAA). RAA was developed by the National Education Association (NEA) to celebrate reading and Dr. Seuss, whose works have encouraged readers to interact with text for decades. Thousands of students across the nation participate in Read Across America activities each year.

Locally, the RAA campaign was sponsored by the Logan Education Association with reading events taking place at all buildings throughout the district. At the High School and Middle School, students were encouraged to read and check out books from their school libraries to earn their chance to win gift cards from Walden Books. Each elementary school developed their own contests where winners were awarded a variety of Dr. Seuss related prizes including books, games and DVDs.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1101Tue, 12 Apr 2011
Businesses and organizations are invited to participate on Saturday, April 16 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Businesses and organizations can have booths with information and/or provide demonstrations of what services they have to offer to the community. Any business or organization that may be willing to donate any items to be used as door prizes throughout the day are also needed.

The Community Wellness Fair is open to anyone of all ages living in Hocking County and neighboring communities. There is no fee required for participation in this event. Businesses or organizations interested in participating or donating items for door prizes should contact Chad Grow at Logan High School at 385-2069 ext 1616 or by email at cgrow@loganhocking.k12.oh.us (include LHSD in the body of the email to bypass spam filter) to receive an information packet by mail. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1124Tue, 12 Apr 2011 LHMS Student Earns Perfect Score on WordMasters Challenge

A student representing Logan Hocking Middle School recently won the highest honors in this year’s WordMasters Challenge, a national language arts competition entered by approximately 220,000 students annually. Competing in the difficult Blue Division of the Challenge, seventh grader Rory Gleeson earned a perfect score in the second meet held several weeks ago. In the entire country only 93 seventh graders achieved perfect results. Others who also achieved outstanding results in the meet include seventh grader Nathan Kudlapur, and eight graders Kierstin Conaway and Laurel Frasure. The students participated in the program as part of Kellie Hayden’s Challenge English class at LHMS and will complete one more Word Masters Challenge meet before the end of the year. Certificates and medals will be awarded to those students who have achieved or improved their scores the most during the course of the year.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1125Fri, 15 Apr 2011 A musical based on the 1960 film “Little Shop of Horrors” will be performed by Logan High School students two times this weekend — on Saturday and Sunday — at the LHS theatre.

Although the original film had a low budget and was considered a “B” movie, it was adapted in 1986 into film again as a black comedy musical under the direction of Frank Oz. It featured the acting of Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene and Vincent Gardenia.

The movie — and now the LHS musical — features Seymour Krelborn, a nerdy flower shop worker discovers a new breed of plant while walking through town. When he takes it home, he soon learns that the normal plant care routine isn’t going to work on this type of plant. By accident, he finds out that the plant needs blood to thrive. “Through the course of the show, he goes to great lengths to ensure the plant’s survival,” said Larilyn Whitescarver, LHS producer and music director. “The show is a sort of spoof on ‘B’ movies. It has comedy, drama and even a love story.”

Whitescarver says the students have been working really hard to put the musical together. “There are so many great parts to the show. The music in general is amazing and the show band is rocking the pit every night at rehearsal,” she said.

The performances are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 and are available by calling 740-385-2069 ext. 4. Tickets also can be purchased at the door.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1126Fri, 15 Apr 2011 "Like" Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter!

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]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1128Thu, 21 Apr 2011 The 14th annual Hoop Jam basketball tournament raised $12,760 for the Logan-Hocking School District. More than $6,000 of the proceeds were awarded to teachers through mini-grants. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1129Thu, 21 Apr 2011 Charlie Kozlesky of the Children’s Hunger Alliance presented Superintendent Steve Stirn, Food Service Director Barb Matos, and the Logan-Hocking School Board, represented by President Scott Anzalone, with plaques for implementing a universal breakfast policy throughout the district.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1130Thu, 21 Apr 2011 Students got creative with this year’s Foundation for Appalachian Ohio writing contest with the most creative being recognized by FAO and the Logan-Hocking School Board at its meeting Monday.

The fifth annual Child of Appalachia Writing Contest — which is open to all fourth- through ninth-grade Appalachian Ohio students — asked participants, “If you could invent something, what would it be and what problem would it solve?”

Out of 4,000 entries in the district, one winner was picked for each grade level. Winners include: Sharlyn Sinift, fifth grade; Riley Kelch, sixth grade; Nathan Kudlapur, seventh grade; Laikyn Lovas, eighth grade; and Vashti Williams, ninth grade. Through its ongoing partnership with the Walmart Foundation, FAO awarded each winner with a $50 Walmart gift card, and their teachers with a $500 mini-grant for classroom enrichment.

Teachers who received grants include: Linda Hayward, $1,000; Kellie Hayden, $1,000; and Lynn Avery, $500.

FAO strives to enrich the current and future quality of life in the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio by fostering access to opportunity.

The school board also recognized organizers and participants of the 14th annual Hoop Jam basketball tournament, which raised $12,760 for the district. Funds raised will be distributed as follows: $6,600 for mini-grants; $50 art award for Kyle Cassady and Jennifer Doty, who designed the Hoop Jam programs and T-shirts; $600 for the Logan High School soccer teams; $200 for the Green Elementary principal’s fund; $200 for the Chieftain Elementary principal’s fund; $200 for the high school athletic department fund; $100 for the middle school principal’s fund; $200 for the Hocking Hills Elementary principal’s fund; $200 for the Union Furnace Elementary principal’s fund; and $100 for Roxanna Lehman’s and Jeremy McAfee’s art classes.

Bobcat basketball, Union Furnace, Green and Hocking Hills PTOs and the Logan High School girls basketball program also raised $4,260 in concessions.

Seventy teams from around southeastern Ohio participated in the tournament. So far, the event has raised more than $130,000 for the district.

In other news, Charlie Kozlesky of the Children’s Hunger Alliance thanked the school board and administrators for the recent implementation of universal breakfast in the district’s elementary and middle schools.

“You’re setting conditions right for these children; they’re our future,” he said. “School breakfast programs are a great send-off in southeastern Ohio.”

Kozlesky reported student breakfast participation has increased 77 percent in the region.

“No-cost breakfast helps children be ready to learn,” he said. “It’s not easy to teach hungry children.”

The district first attempted to offer free breakfast to all students about four years ago; after some tweaking, the program was reintroduced this school year. Now, 2,800 students are served breakfast throughout the district, a number that will expand once the program is implemented at the high school.

“This district is now a model program for others,” Kozlesky said. He presented Superintendent Steve Stirn, the school board and Food Service Director Barb Matos with certificates recognizing their efforts in the program.

“The teachers had to give up a lot to make the program work,” Stirn said. “It’s been a success.”

During his report, Stirn addressed two issues, the passage of Senate Bill 5 and the district’s public relations campaign.

Stirn said he has been going to different meetings to learn more about what’s in the bill. Although it will go into in effect in July, Stirn said the bill won’t directly effect the school district until next year when union contacts expire.

“No matter what happens, we have a good team and good relationships with our unions,” School Board President Scott Anzalone said.

Earlier this year, the district’s unions made insurance concessions that saved the district money.

“I’m confident we’ll work through this process and it will make us stronger,” Stirn added.

He also briefly addressed the district’s efforts to boost its public relations campaign. A committee of parents, district employees and school board member Kathy Krumlauf (who is also director of community relations at Hocking Valley Community Hospital) was appointed to review the district’s current procedure.

A questionnaire about how the district disseminates information will be sent home with elementary students and posted on the district’s Web site at www.loganhocking.k12.oh.us .

The district is also looking to add a feature to its Web site where pertinent information can be e-mailed to those interested but often overlooked, such as alumni and senior citizens. Stirn will present the district’s revamped public relations campaign sometime in August.

Other actions taken by the school board Monday include:

• Approved the purchase of three diesel transit buses from OBS, Inc., for a total price of $234,450, which will be paid with permanent improvement funds.

• Proclaimed the week of May 1-7, 2011, as Teacher and Employee Appreciation Week.

• Accepted scholarship and miscellaneous donations for the period January through March 2011, as detailed by the treasurer.

• Approved a summer intervention program for students in third grade who are below proficiency level in reading.

• Employed a summer work crew. The primary purpose of this work crew will be to perform general maintenance, preventive maintenance and groundskeeping. Employment priority will be given to nine-month Logan-Hocking School District employees.

To view the entire agenda, visit www.loganhocking.k12.oh.us .]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1131Tue, 26 Apr 2011 This year’s Scholars Night is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 3 in the Logan High School theater.

Scholars Night is an academic tradition of which everyone can be proud. Every year, the local support of our students continues to grow and this year is no exception. The evening provides the opportunity to recognize students who have excelled academically. The local support students receive for their success and hard work in school is demonstrated as well.

The evening’s presentations prove to be a memorable event for those involved. Representatives from local organizations and colleges will award numerous scholarships and grants to the Class of 2011. Another highlight of the evening is the recognition of university scholarships that the seniors have earned. This year, more than 30 seniors will be recognized for the scholarships they have earned from the university they plan to attend. This indicates the hard work by our students who will be continuing their education. Seniors who have earned the Diploma with Honors and the Award of Merit also will be recognized.

In the past, underclassmen and seniors who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for each of the year’s grading periods, or who have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average have been honored. This year, those students are not going to be recognized at Scholars Night; however, they will receive their awards at a cookout during school hours. The cookout will be May 12 at LHS.

Local scholarships that will be awarded during Scholars Night include: Minnie Bowen, Logan-Holl Foundation, Marie Sines, Logan Rotary/Harley Ellinger, Jacob Schmidt, Purple and White, Frank Judy Family/Logan High School,

Bill Sauer Sports, Delbert and Frieda Davis Memorial, Starr-Washington, Logan Education Association/Joseph Murtha, Kuhn Family, Bill Sauer/Senior Class, Chieftain Booster Scholar Athlete, Hocking Valley Community Hospital Clinical Career Scholarship, Logan Jaycee’s Writing Competition, Dorothy Hartman Kalklosch Memorial, Arthur Kalklosch Memorial,

Hocking Soil and Water Conservation, Hocking Valley Community Physicians, Edgar “Jake” Huffman, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Bowen House Fine Arts, A.C.E., George Tipton/Kiwanis, Lilyfest, Class of 1950, Lillian and Leon Eichel, Hocking County OSU Alumni, Neil Wallar Soccer, Mingo Masonic Lodge, Merle “Ed” Dietz, Presbyterian Youth,

Four Seasons Garden Club, National Wildlife Turkey Federation, Robert Dee Gabriel, Don Thompson Lady Chieftain, Hocking County Farm Bureau, Logan Business and Professional Women’s Association, Debby Angle, Improved Order of the Redman, Tedd McCormick Memorial,

Logan Bobcats, Hocking County 4-H, Angels Unaware, Phillip Michael Davis, Class of 1978, Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE), Brandon Family Scholarship, William C. & Mildred K. Lehman, Jessica Kelch, Gladys Schall, Dayton Schultheis Mathematics Award, Laurel Township,

Citizens Bank of Logan, Judge Frederick E. Mong, Lawrence “Larry” Wells, Logan Tomahawk Scholarship, Thorndike Barnhart Memorial Scholarship, The Improved Order Of Red Men Scholarship,

The Bishop Educational Gardens, Inc. Scholarship, Class of 1973 Scholarship, Rockbridge Elementary School/PTO Scholarship, Corey E. Kissling Memorial Scholarship, T-Kup United Methodist Ministries Scholarship, Schultheis-Davie Insurance Scholarship, Jim Myers Scholarship and the St. Matthew Lutheran Church/Risch Scholarship.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1132Tue, 26 Apr 2011 The Logan High School Talent Show was canceled last Wednesday due to flooding. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 27, at 7 p.m., in the LHS Theatre. Tickets are still $3 at the door the night of the show. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1133Wed, 27 Apr 2011 The Logan-Hocking School District is conducting a Communications Survey to determine how our community accesses school announcements and other news. This is a short survey with only five questions, which should take just a couple of minutes to complete. The survey is for everyone in the community, including: students, parents, school staff, and other community members.

A link to this survey is available here. A paper version of the survey will be sent home with all elementary students on Friday, April 29th, and the survey will be included in the district newsletter being mailed at the beginning of May.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1134Thu, 28 Apr 2011 Sixteen vocal music students from Logan-Hocking Middle School recently took part in the Ohio Music Education Association District XV Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Students taking part in this event prepare a solo and sing before a judge who rates their performance. Students receiving a superior rating were Bailey Simons, Christian Perkins, Brenna Gates, Kailyn Reedy, Samantha Poling, John Cummin, Ian Campbell and Evan Perkins. Receiving an excellent rating were Nick Wyrick, Makinsey Patton, Kara Henderly, Kayla Hatfield, Whitney McManaway, Brittany Gillespie and Lilly Porter. Receiving an outstanding rating was Shelbie Brown.

Soloists prepared for the contest under the direction of Susan Kendig and Matthew Schetter, middle school vocal music teachers. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1135Thu, 28 Apr 2011
Logan High School will be passing out students’ interim reports for the fourth grading period along with school fees today during first period. LHS seniors are reminded that school fees need to paid in order to receive their diploma.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1136Thu, 28 Apr 2011 Potential Logan High School athletes entering grades 9-12 next school year can take their physical exams Monday, May 23rd at the Medical Arts Building next to Hocking Valley Community Hospital.

The cost is $10 per athlete. Checks should be made payable to the LHS Athletic Department.

Current juniors should report at 5:30 pm, current sophomores at 6:00 pm, and current freshmen as well as eighth-graders who will be freshmen next school year at 6:30 pm.

Registration forms are available in the LHS and Logan-Hocking Middle School offices and at the HVCH registration desk. The forms should be completed upon arrival.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1137Fri, 29 Apr 2011 Everyone’s feeling the financial pinch these days… and high school athletics, athletes and their families are no exception.

In order to keep athletic departments viable — or to even simply survive — more and more schools are using (or considering) some form of pay-to-participate.

Some school districts have even resorted to holding sports as a hostage of sorts in order to pass a levy: witness the disaster in 2009 when the South-Western School District (which includes four high schools) in suburban Columbus totally eliminated all of its fall extra-curricular activities that season when a levy failed. Districts such as Warren, Canal Winchester and Olentangy (the latter in Delaware County, which has three high schools), to name just a few, are holding their collective breaths as voters go to the polls next week.

If various levies in those districts (and others) fail, participation in athletics will become much more expensive… or may be eliminated altogether.

The Logan-Hocking Local School District has been fortunate to avoid such dire straits, but the continued economic downturn is making it tougher and tougher every year. Athletic department belts are tightening everywhere.

LHS activities director Ron Janey admits to being notoriously frugal when it comes to athletic department dollars and also makes it clear he will do what’s necessary to avoid participation fees.

Those dollars don’t stretch nearly as far as they used to. While Logan has been able to thus far keep from implementing fees or cutting teams, and has been able to maintain steady ticket prices, those days could be numbered.

Looking at the big picture

Steve Stirn, Logan-Hocking Local School District superintendent, says reducing certain sports to club status, and cutting others altogether, are options that are on the table.

“We’re staying away from (pay-to-participate), but we need to look at other ways to reduce costs,” Stirn said recently. “We’re scrutinizing our expenditures and exploring all of our options.”

However, looking at the big picture, Stirn is dead-set against implementing pay-to-participate for one very big reason: student funding from the state.

“If (implementing pay-to-participate) fees mean that a student leaves our district, that’s approximately $5,000 worth of funding per child that we lose from the state,” Stirn explained. “I hope we’ve all learned from what happened at Grove City.”

Grove City, Central Crossing, Franklin Heights and Westland are the high schools within the aforementioned South-Western School District. When that district axed fall sports in 2009, students — mostly athletes — transferred out of the district in droves, taking millions of state funding dollars with them.

“Grove City lost $3 million” in student funding, Stirn revealed. “We never want to do that. If you lose even 200 kids… well, you can do the math.”

It’s pretty easy math, and it’s pretty eye-opening, too: having 200 kids depart a district at $5,000 per student is a cool $1 million in funding the district itself loses. As you will read later, Logan could support its athletic department for several years with that kind of cash.

That, Stirn points out, makes it imperative, if at all possible, to find other ways to ease the financial burden on district athletes and their families.

“Even if two students leave the district (to take part in athletics at another school), that’s $10,000 in (state) funding,” Stirn said.

It could be much, much worse: Stirn noted the Olentangy school district, if its levy fails Tuesday, may do away with sports altogether.

Still, there may be cuts

That said, Logan still may have to make some cuts.

Freshman girls volleyball and freshman girls basketball are the most-likely sports that could be cut. But if so, there are two solid reasons: one, freshmen can play on junior varsity teams; two, many other schools have already cut those particular sports in cost-cutting moves, thus making it difficult for Logan to find enough nearby schools who also have those teams.

For example, the 2010-11 freshman girls basketball team played just 11 games (freshman boys and girls basketball teams are permitted 20 games per season) and all but a couple of those ninth graders also played on the junior varsity team.

Warren and Marietta were the only other Southeastern Ohio Athletic League schools who had freshman girls basketball teams last season. With Marietta departing the league at the end of the current school year, Logan likely won’t schedule Marietta due to the travel distance (more on that later).

“We’re not saying that freshmen can’t participate — not at all — because they can play at the reserve level,” Stirn said. “And that also doesn’t mean we wouldn’t re-visit (forming those teams again) in the future.”

That, Stirn said, would depend upon having a good idea in advance as to how many girls might be interested in coming out for the freshman and reserve teams in a given season.

If the incoming numbers warranted having a stand-alone freshman squad — and if there were enough other teams that could be scheduled to play them — freshman teams could be reinstated on a season-to-season basis.

Some junior high sports might be scaled down to club status, and sports such as boys/girls golf and boys/girls cross-country could be combined and have one person coach both the boys and girls.

Programs operating under club status are allowed to exist with the blessing of the school district. They can use school facilities, Janey noted, but the district would not finance the program. Club programs are responsible for paying for their own equipment, uniforms, transportation, entry fees and all other items.

Staying within the budget

Janey said the athletic department budget is around $85,000 to $90,000 per year. That money covers items such as (but not limited to) team expenses, purchasing new equipment, reconditioning old equipment, entry fees and paying game officials… the latter costing around $35,000 a year.

Football helmets and shoulder pads must be re-conditioned no less than every other year. However, for the safety of the kids, Janey has helmets and shoulder pads reconditioned every season.

Almost all of the athletic department’s budget comes from money derived from ticket sales. Entry fees Logan receives for tournaments and meets make up a small percentage and those funds usually go back into that particular sport.

“Football probably funds around 65 percent of the athletic budget,” said Janey, who has been Logan’s athletic director for more than 20 years.

Football finances the non-revenue and lower-revenue sports — golf, tennis, cross country, bowling, track, wrestling, baseball and softball — with some help from boys basketball. Boys basketball and girls basketball are self-sufficient while volleyball, boys soccer and girls soccer break even or need a little help.

That wasn’t always the case. In soccer, for example, until Logan Chieftain Stadium opened in the fall of 2008, home matches were previously played at Mingo Park, where it was next to impossible to raise enough admission money to even pay for varsity and reserve officials.

Now, with matches played in the stadium — a far-better place for spectators — gate receipts pay for officials and then some.

No parking fees… yet

LHS has yet to charge for parking at football or basketball games, although football season-ticket holders also get a parking pass that gives them closer proximity to the stadium.

There are various reasons why Logan does not charge for parking for football and basketball, especially for post-season football playoff games in the stadium and basketball and volleyball tournament contests in Jim Myers Gymnasium.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association mandates that, while any school that charges for post-season playoff or tournament parking may keep all the proceeds, the school also must charge for parking during the regular season as well.

One of the primary reasons LHS doesn’t charge for parking is that, particularly in football, there would be an extra wait as fans drive into the parking lot while attendants take money and oftentimes make change.

School administrators also are concerned that it would create more of a traffic bottleneck on state Route 328 in front of the stadium and would also back traffic up on nearby U.S. Route 33 at the SR 328 exit. That’s happened at least three times in the past — the 2008 and 2010 season openers against Lancaster and the 2009 playoff contest against Canal Winchester — even without charging fans to park.

Athletic Boosters a big help

Theresa Schultheiss, Logan-Hocking Middle School assistant principal and activities director, is also the treasurer for the Logan Chieftain Athletic Boosters, which provide over $25,000 worth of funding to LHS and L-HMS sports each season.

Much of the Boosters’ funding goes toward uniforms and the purchase of equipment, and they also purchase post-season awards for the high school athletes.

“We give most sports between $500 and $1,000, depending upon the size (of the sport),” she said. “And if a coach comes to us requesting the purchase of a certain item, we’ll help (pay for it) if we feel it’s worthwhile.”

For example, prior to the 2010-2011 basketball season, Logan boys basketball coach John Helber asked the Boosters to purchase a device known as the “Shootaway” that helps players with repetitive shooting and rebounding drills.

The Boosters purchased the device, which can be used by all boys and girls teams in the high school and junior high basketball programs.

Although Logan doesn’t have pay-to-participate, the Boosters and the athletic department decided prior to last season there was nothing wrong with each sport being responsible for contributing manpower to help earn its cut of Boosters funding.

To that end, each individual sport is responsible for providing concessions stand workers for home basketball games and volleyball matches twice a year.

“And when we host a tournament (such as Division II boys sectional basketball or Division III girls regional volleyball), we give teams a chance to help run those (concessions stands) to make some more money for their program,” Schultheiss pointed out.

It should also be pointed out that, when LHS hosts a post-season playoff or tournament game, the only profit the school actually makes is from the concessions stands through the Boosters.

The LHS Band Boosters operate the outdoors (football and soccer) concessions stands during the fall season while the Athletic Boosters operate the basketball and volleyball concessions stands as well as spring concessions stands for track, baseball and softball.

(The Athletic Boosters meet the first Monday of each month. Schultheiss said the organization would really like to get more parents involved, and those interested are encouraged to attend).

When schools host an OHSAA tournament, they deduct expenses such as building/facility usage, electricity, security, custodians, scorekeepers and scoreboard operators, public-address announcers, ticket-takers and other various items from the gross gate receipts. Payment of game officials also comes out of the gate receipts.

The OHSAA (for football playoff games or regional tournament contests) or the Southeast District board (sectional and district tournament games) set ticket prices and keep the profits. If a tournament runs at a deficit, the OHSAA or district board reimburses the school.

Ticket prices

Logan currently charges $5 for varsity games/matches and $3 (adults) and $2 (students) for junior high events. Next season, those prices are likely to rise to $6, $4 and $3, respectively, getting more in line with what other schools currently charge… and yet still lower than many.

Not only do some schools charge more than that, but some schools also charge for all spring sports. Warren, for example, charges $6 for admission to baseball and softball games… its same price of admission for football and basketball games.

“If it means not having to use pay-to-participate, (raising ticket prices) is worth it,” Stirn said.

At this point, the only LHS spring sport with an admission charge is track and field, such as tonight’s Mingo Relays. While charging admission for baseball and softball games is a possibility down the road, now that those facilities are located on the LHS campus, it’s not in the immediate future.

Transportation

Logan also keeps a close eye on transportation costs.

When the weather is iffy — particularly in the unpredictable spring — a sporting event will likely be postponed or canceled rather than waste hundreds of dollars (a bus driver’s wages and benefits, mileage and fuel) because it could get rained out upon arrival or shortly after it starts.

Depending upon the length of the trip, both in distance and hours, a road event costs the school anywhere from $150 to $350. At Logan, travel costs are absorbed through the school and not through the athletic department; however, there are some schools that must pay for travel through their athletic department budgets.

Other than the primary revenue sports and noteworthy events such as league meets or tournaments, most non-league events that are called off due to weather are not being rescheduled.

And, since most of Logan’s longest trips are within the far-reaching SEOAL — Chillicothe and Jackson (both roughly 45 miles), Warren (55), Gallipolis (75) and Portsmouth (90) — Stirn said there is a mandate that nearly all of the school’s non-conference events must be scheduled within a 50-mile radius.

That radius primarily includes schools in Athens, Fairfield, Vinton, Pickaway, Perry and Ross counties as well as most of metro Columbus.

Marietta’s pending departure from the SEOAL will cut down on a lot of travel. Logan teams made at least 10 trips to the Washington County city each school year and, at roughly 150 miles per round trip, that’s at least 1,500 miles.

And for those who fret about traveling to Portsmouth, it’s not as much of a travel issue as it appears to be on the surface.

Logan athletic teams only make seven trips a season to Scioto County — and three of those are by the golf, boys tennis and girls tennis teams, who can travel in a school van rather than in a more-costly bus.

Since Portsmouth does not have soccer or junior varsity baseball/softball teams, only the volleyball, boys basketball, girls basketball, baseball and softball teams travel there each season — and the varsity baseball and softball teams travel together. There’s only one trip to Portsmouth every other season in football.

Still in the red

Stirn and Janey agree that, while Logan athletics are in good financial shape at the moment — Janey said it’s always his goal to carry forward several thousand dollars in the athletic department’s bank account from one school year to the next to keep it operating in the red — it’s not going to get easier.

Someday, there may be no other choice than to implement some sort of pay-to-participate option. But not yet… and hopefully never.

“Logan has really been supportive of our students and our teams,” Stirn said. “We have a great facility and we have great (football and basketball) gates. We need for that to continue, and we need to continue to be smart as to how we spend our money.”]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1138Mon, 02 May 2011 The Logan High School Instrumental Music Department will be presenting the annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Logan High School auditorium. Pre-concert music will be provided by the L.H.S. Jazz Band.

This year, there will be a spaghetti dinner prior to the concert. Admission to the band concert/dinner is $5 for students and $7 for adults. Admission for the dinner only is $4.50 for students and $6 for adults. Admission to the concert only is $2 for students (excluding band students grades 6-12) and $3 for adults. Money collected for concert tickets goes back to band students for music, supplies, equipment, etc. Money collected for the dinner will help send the high school band to Disney in 2012.

Director of Bands is Jeff North, who is assisted by Pam Price, Ben Wright and Tom Romine. The sixth grade band will open the concert with “Hawaii Five-O” by Mort Stevens, and “Thriller” by Rod Temperton.

The seventh grade band will perform “Entrance of the Tall Ships” by James Swearingen, “Music From Pirates of the Caribbean” by Klaus Badelt and “God Bless The U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood.

The eighth grade band will perform “Turkish March” by Ludwig Van Beethoven, “Shackelford Banks” by Jay Bocook and “The Steppes Of Russia” by Elliot Del Borgo.

The concert will close with the senior high concert band performing the following selections: “Prestissimo March” by Karl King, “Manatee Lyric Overture” by Robert Sheldon, “Irish Tune From County Derry” by Percy Grainger, “Slavonic Dance

No. 8” by Antonin Dvorak and “The Lord of the Dance” Ronan Hardiman.

A reception will be held immediately following the concert in the cafeteria in honor of the graduating seniors. This years seniors are: Nina Budeiri, Cathy Burcham, Christy Burcham, Alisha Burns, Wes Chaney, Lacey Cullison, Lauren Dickerson, Connor Enmen, Alex Erb, Katey Gibson, Mike Hamilton, Brittney Hunt, Amanda Kessler, Jenna Kuhn, Lynndsay Little, Emily McCarta, Julia Moncrief, Katye Mosack, Jaculyn Nixon, Shannon Rine, Eli Shaw, Ottie Shaw, Kelsey Skaggs, Tylor Stimmel, Brandy Stiverson, Hannah Vollmer, Josh Wright and Megan Wyckoff

Upcoming events for the Instrumental Music Department include Band Banquet on May 10; eighth grade band contest on May 20; Alumni Day concert on May 28; graduation on May 29; Memorial Day parade on May 30; pre-camp July 25-29 and Aug. 1-5 and band camp at Ohio University Aug. 8-11.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1139Mon, 02 May 2011 Logan-Hocking Middle School students hike a path in Old Town Creek Reserve during an Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration held at the Hocking County Fairgrounds Friday afternoon. Natural resources groups from both Hocking and Athens counties participated, hosting groups of students in a series of stations. There were 17 total stations and presenters and more than 300 students, teachers and parents.

In honor of Earth Day, the students were encouraged to bring a totally recyclable lunch to the best of their ability. This year, only a bag and a half of trash was produced. The students composted several items and recycled all aluminum and bottles.

Natural resources groups that participated in the event include: Hocking Soil & Water Conservation District, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Hocking Hills State Park, Clear Creek Metro Park, Monday Creek Restoration Project, Raccoon Creek Project, Hocking County Health Department, Hocking County Ohio State University Extension, Rural Action, Ohio Division of Wildlife, Ohio Division of Forestry and Hopewell Cultural National Historical Park. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1140Wed, 04 May 2011 Registration for school during the months of June and July will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week only. Hours are 7:30 am to 11:00 am and 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. It is still advisable to call the Office of the Registrar first to make sure someone is in the office. The number is 740-385-8517, ext. 7.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1141Wed, 04 May 2011 Logan High School students still in need of passing one or more parts of the Ohio Graduation Test will be provided an additional opportunity during the summer of 2011.

During the weeks of June 13th and June 24th, Logan High School will offer intervention and review from 9 am to noon, with an opportunity for students to retake the test at the end of the week. There is no cost for Logan High School students to attend OGT Camp. Students may register for the camp by calling the Guidance Office at 385-2069, ext. 3, or the Assistant Principal's office at 385-2069, ext. 0.

Week 1 - June 13-17: Reading/Writing and Science
Week 2 - June 20-24: Math and Social Studies

]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1142Thu, 05 May 2011
Eighty seniors and past graduates earned local scholarships totaling $300,000. This year, more than 30 seniors were recognized for the scholarships they earned from universities they plan to attend. Seniors who earned the Diploma with Honors and the Award of Merit also were recognized.

Underclassmen and seniors who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for each of the year’s grading periods, or who have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average will be recognized at a special cookout at Logan High School on May 12. Later this summer, Brighten Your Future grants also will be awarded. Current seniors and past graduates are encouraged to apply.

2011 Scholars Awards Night recipients include:

• Jim Myers Scholarship: John Teal, Jacob Hood, Lauren Dickerson and Brandy Stiverson.

• Corey E. Kissling Memorial Scholarship: Brittney Hunt and Tim Ryan.

• Schultheis-Davie Insurance Scholarship: Bailey Topf.

• T-KUP Ministries Scholarship: Jesse Arnold, Stefanie Rieder (past graduate) and Jorden Meadows (past graduate).

• Class of 1973 Scholarship: Tim King.

• Rockbridge Elementary School/PTO Scholarship: Autumn Freeman, Taylor Vorhees and Alyssa Meyer.

• Justin Lawrence “Larry” Wells Scholarship: Jordan Jurgensmier.

• Class of 1978 Scholarship: Alex Erb.

• Lillian and Leon Eichel Scholarship: Loryn Cassady, Molly Webb, Autumn Freeman, Hannah Vollmer and Michelle Rameriz.

• George Tipton/Kiwanis Scholarship: Lynndsay Little and Audriana Vermillion.

• Debby Angle Scholarship: Emily Griggs, Cristi Castle and Kaitlyn Howard.

• Jacob Schmidt Scholarship: Ashlie Roederer.

• Hocking Valley Community Hospital Clinical Scholarship: Brooke Sampson and Ryan Cassady.

• Hocking Valley Community Physicians Scholarship: Lynndsay Little, Nina Budeiri and Loryn Cassady.

• Starr Washington Scholarship: Michelle Ramirez (Donna Higgins Sniff Scholarship), Tricha Misner (Union Furnace Alumni Association Scholarship) and Emilie Sigler (Union Furnace Alumni Association Scholarship).

• Frank Judy Family/Logan High School Fund: Tim Ryan.

• Bill Sauer/Senior Class: Tyler Dement and Bailey Topf.

• Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship: Tiffanie Baker.

• National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship: Ben Moore.

• Bill Sauer Sports Scholarship: Jennifer Hoag and Joseph Phelps.

• Delbert and Frieda Davis Scholarship: Julia Moncrief.

• Chieftain Booster Scholar Athlete Award: Loryn Cassady and Jesse Arnold.

• Hocking County Chapter of OSU Alumni Association Scholarship: Jackson Quier, Ben Moore, Molly Webb and Brittney Hunt.

• Logan Education Association Scholarship: Julia Moncrief.

• Kuhn Family Scholarship: Alyssa Meyer.

• Joseph Murtha Scholarship: Tricha Misner.

• Purple and White Scholarship: Jessica Harlow.

• Logan Rotary Scholarship: Matthew Weaver.

• Logan Rotary Harley Ellinger Scholarship: Jenna Kuhn.

• Neil Wallar Soccer Scholarship: John Bailey, Catherine Burcham and Christine Burcham.

• Marie Sines Scholarship: Mackenzie Hatfield, Felisha Donaldson, Keely Ingram (past graduate) and Nicole Egger (past graduate).

• Logan Holl Scholarship: Sara McDaniel, Joseph Phelps, Nathaniel Poling, Jessie Randolph, Ryan Sigler (past graduate) and James McCarty (past graduate).

• Minnie Bowen Scholarship: Desiree Hipsher, Ashley Marshall, Sierra Bourne, Michael Roop, Aurora Smith, Brady Stiverson, Ashley Watkins, Whitney Mitchell (past graduate), Lauryn Dawley (past graduate), Brittany Bapst (past graduate), Taylor Simons (past graduate) and Chelsey Evans (past graduate).

• Ace Scholarship: Jesse Arnold, Ben Moore, Julia Moncrief and Lynndsay Little.

• Franklin B. Walter Scholastic Award: Loryn Cassady.

• Jaycee Scholarship: Brittney Hunt.

• Business and Professional Women’s Association Scholarship (Birdie Bowers): Bailey Topf.

• Bowen House Fine Arts Scholarship: Connor Enmen.

• Dorothy Hartman-Kalklosh Scholarship: Katye Mosack, Emilie Sigler, Ryan Cassady, Eli Shaw, Tylor Stimmel, Kendra Stuller and Kelsey Skaggs.

• Arthur Kalklosh Scholarship: Tiffanie Baker.

• Hocking County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Alyssa Meyer.

• Don Thompson Lady Chief Scholarship: Abbie Linton.

• Lilyfest Scholarship: Nicolas Fiddler.

• Presbyterian Youth Scholarship: Molly Webb.

• National Art Honor Society: Nicolas Fidler.

• Mingo Masonic Lodge Scholarship: Julia Moncrief.

• Class of 1950 Scholarship: Catherine Burcham and Christine Burcham.

• Robert Dee Gabriel Memorial Scholarship: Shannon Rine.

• Four Season Garden Club Scholarship: Tiffanie Baker and Emily Lanning.

• Logan Bobcat Basketball Scholarship: Jesse Arnold.

• Tedd McCormick Scholarship: Jackson Quier, Abbie Linton, Abigail Graf, Emalie Hurd and Holly Taylor.

• Hocking County 4-H Scholarship: Emily Lanning, Kori Hicks, Audriana Vermillion, Tyler McManaway and Bailey Topf.

• Brandon Family Scholarship: Taylor Vorhees and Emily Lanning.

• Phillip Michael Davis Scholarship: Alex Rose, Jordan Jurgensmier and Kenneth Buckler.

• OAPSE Scholarship: Lynndsay Little.

• Laurel Township Scholarship: Jessica Miller and Emily Lanning.

• Jessica Kelch Memorial Scholarship: Abbie Linton and Nicole Arnold.

• Angel Unaware Scholarship: Nina Budeiri.

• Dayton Schultheis Mathematics Award: Otto Shaw.

• Judge Frederick E. Mong Educational Scholarship Fund: Kyle Walker.

• Citizens Bank Scholarship: Kaylie Ruff.

• Logan Tomahawk Football Scholarship: Tiffanie Baker and Dylan Cavinee.

• William C. and Mildred K. Lehman Scholarship: Nina Budeiri, Krista Smart, Dennis Wolfe, Ben Moore and Julia Moncrief.

• Bishop Educational Gardens Inc. Scholarship: Patrick Bachmann and Ashley Skinner.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1143Thu, 05 May 2011 “Deputy Phil” and Sgt. Kevin Groves of the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office teach students from Union Furnace Elementary about creating safe environments for each other. The child safety awareness program is sponsored by several local businesses and encourages children in kindergarten through fourth-grade to work together as friends when dealing with issues such as dealing with strangers, along with bus, pedestrian, bicycle, seat belt and Internet safety.

According to Hocking County Sheriff Lanny North, by using the program, law enforcement is able to emphasize what it means to be a community, and help children develop the skills to deal with potentially harmful situation.

“It is imperative to reassure the children that there are members in their community who represent a backdrop of support in dealing with these problems each and every day of the year, such as police officers, teachers, parents and community sponsors of this program,” said North. “We also want to empower the children to look out for each other by teaching them to be courteous, kind, accepting, and respectful of one another.” As part of the program, students were taught how to work together while engaging them in games dealing with conflict resolution, anger management and problem solving skills.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1144Thu, 05 May 2011
May 9, 2011 - FFA Banquet - 6:30 pm

May 10, 2011 - Band Banquet - 6:30 pm

May 16, 2011 - All Sports Banquet - 6:30 pm

May 22, 2011 - Senior Baccalaureate - 2:30 pm - LHS Theater (Seniors please wear graduation gowns)

May 27, 2011 - Last Day for Students (Early Dismissal)

May 29, 2011 - Graduation - 2:00 pm

August 17, 2011 - First Day of New School Year 2011-2012 Grades 1-12

August 22, 2011 - First Day of New School Year 2011-2012 Preschool & KG]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1145Tue, 10 May 2011 Sophomores enrolled in the Accelerated Biology class at Logan High School recently participated in a field trip to Ohio University in Athens. The trip named “Pathways to Science” offered students the opportunity to learn about the numerous fields of study and career opportunities associated with the fields of Biology and Life Sciences.

The high school students toured multiple scientific laboratories to talk with professors and see the research being conducted in their departments first hand. The first stop, at the Biological Sciences Research Building, included labs of Dr. Sochi Tanda (who studies gene expression in fruit flies), Dr. Janet Deurr (who studies the nervous system in nematodes) and Dr. Molly Morris (who studies mating behavior of swordtail fish). Students were given the opportunity to examine specimens and try some of the research techniques under the guidance of the professors. This tour allowed students to learn more about undergraduate opportunities and careers related to scientific research.

The second tour included a look at the Plant Biology facilities housed at Porter Hall. Students learned about current research and cataloging techniques employed by Dr. Harvey Ballard and graduate students the Herbarium (a collection of plant samples from around the world). Dr. Dan Johnson shared his unique career as a forest ecologist and allowed students the opportunity to view plant samples and instruments used in his area of study. Dr. Ramya Nadella took the students through the Genomics Facility and demonstrated how DNA is studied in this specialized lab. Finally, Dr. Sarah Watt shared the various areas of study available within the Plant Biology Department at Ohio University.

In addition, students had the unique opportunity to sit in on a college freshman science lecture to help them better understand what classes are like on a collegiate level.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1146Wed, 11 May 2011 The Logan High School Instrumental Music Department held its annual band banquet in the LHS cafeteria on Tuesday evening.

Recipient of the John Philip Sousa Band Award was Julia Moncrief, daughter of Suzie Moncrief.

“The John Philip Sousa Band Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music, for singular merit in loyalty and cooperation and for displaying generally those qualities of conduct which school instrumental music strives to impart,” explained Jeff North, LHS band director. Recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award at Logan High School was Tylor Stimmel, son of Jerry and Brenda Stimmel.

“This award is in memory of jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, and recognizes an outstanding musician in the Logan High School jazz program,” North stated.

Recipient of the Marine Semper Fidelis Award was Connor Enmen, son of Shannon Enmen. This award is given in “recognition of diligence, dedication and musical excellence as a performing high school bandsman and soloist.”

Lauren Dickerson, daughter of Jeff and Lianne Dickerson; and Ottie Shaw, son of Paul and Debbie Shaw, were presented with The Al Horsky award. This award, established by current band directors and former students Jeff North and Pam Price, is “for someone who displays only the best in musical excellence and attitude through hard work and dedication” which are traits of Horsky during his 20-year tenure as LHS band director.

Eli Shaw, son of Paul and Debbie Shaw; Alisha Burns, daughter of Kelly and Wendy Parkinson; and Shannon Rine, daughter of Steve Rine and Shirley Roshon; were the recipients of the Directors Award for Band.

“Outstanding musicianship and contributions to the band program are the basis for this award,” North stated.

Recipients of the Harold R. (Big Smitty) Smith award were Nina Budeiri, daughter of Chuck and Renee Potts; and Wesley Chaney, son of Misti and Jason Gentzel.

“This award represents pride toward the band, pride in self performance, leadership, desire for an outstanding group, responsibility and devotion,” North explained. “This award reflects Big Smitty in spirit, dedication and exceptional enthusiasm. Musical excellence, leadership, and dedication to the band program are the basis for this award.”

Recipients of the Bill Miller Memorial Award were Hannah Vollmer, daughter of J’dean and Jeff Vollmer; and Brittney Hunt, daughter of Rick and Sandy Hunt.

“Exceptional enthusiasm, spirit, loyalty, desire and interest in the instrumental music program of the Logan-Hocking Schools are the qualities on which this award is based, ” North commented.

Recipients of the Outstanding Freshmen Members of the Senior Band were Jennifer Simonton, daughter of Michael and Vickie Simonton; Jessica Bowlby, daughter of Jane Bowlby; and Jessica Burns, daughter of Shelley Burns.

Alex Erb, son of Mike and Amy Erb; Lacey Cullison, daughter of Randy and Lisa Cullison; and Emily McCarta, daughter of Will and Janet McCarta, were honored as Outstanding Members of Senior Band.

Also, 2011 LHS graduates Julia Moncrief and Connor Enmen received the Barton A. Holl Music Scholarship and The Logan Alumni Band Al Horsky Scholarship. The Holl scholarship is awarded each year to a student(s) planning to pursue a course of study in the area of music. The Logan Alumni Band Al Horsky Scholarship is also given to a student(s) planning to pursue a course of study in the area of music at Ohio University. Both plan to major in Instrumental Music Education at Ohio University.

Connor Enmen and Brittney Hunt were awarded a Certificate of Merit for their many hours of service as band librarians.

Musicianship certificates were presented in recognition of outstanding musicianship and distinguished musical contributions to:

• Freshmen: Jessica Bowlby, daughter of Jane Bowlby; Jessica Burns, daughter of Shelley Burns; Jennifer Simonton, daughter of Michael and Vickie Simonton.

• Sophomores: Sarah Bowersox, daughter of Byron and Sue Bowersox; Mackenzie Call, daughter of Jennifer and Andy Wheeler; Ashley Cordle, daughter of Levi Cordle; Katie Hosler, daughter of Patrick and Lisa Hosler; Shelby Rine, daughter of Steve Rine and Shirley Roshon; and Daniel Ryan, son of Marianna and Shawn Ryan.

• Juniors: Joey Cook, son of Dan and Wendy Cook; Elisha Cordle, daughter of Eli and Becky Cordle; Ashley Crozier, daughter of Annette and Glen Crozier; Daniel Engler, son of Nadine and Steven Engler; Tabitha McCloud, daughter of Jennifer McCloud; Kayla Rosa, daughter of Karla Rosa; and Michael Spencer, son of Ethel and Wes Spencer.

• Seniors: Alisha Burns, daughter of Kelly and Wendy Parkinson; Wes Chaney, son of Misti and Jason Gentzel; Lacey Cullison, daughter of Randy and Lisa Cullison; Lauren Dickerson, daughter of Jeff and Lianne Dickerson; Connor Enmen, son of Shannon Enmen; Katey Gibson, daughter of Diana Gibson; Brittney Hunt, daughter of Rick and Sandy Hunt; Emily McCarta, daughter of Will and Janet McCarta; Julia Moncrief, daughter of Suzie Moncrief; Katye Mosack, daughter of Doug and Hali Mosack; Shannon Rine, daughter of Steve Rine and Shirley Roshon; Eli Shaw, son of Paul and Debbie Shaw; Ottie Shaw, son of Paul and Debbie Shaw; Tylor Stimmel, son of Jerry and Brenda Stimmel; and Brandy Stiverson, daughter of Randy and Angie Stiverson.

North noted that all of these students sit at the top of their sections and participate in all possible ensembles available to them.

All freshmen members of the band received an “L” lyre patch, sophomore members received instrument pins, and junior members received lyre pins.

All seniors in the band received statuettes.

Pep Band members receiving shoulder patches included: Katey Gibson, Brittney Hunt, Christy Burcham, Kayla Rosa, Ashley Cordle, Jennifer Simonton, Jenifer Woodson, Brandy Stiverson, Shannon Rine, Cathy Burcham, Sarah Bowersox, Mackenzie Call, Kayla Gallagher, Savannah Byram, Jessica Burns, Brianna Schaefer, Eli Shaw, Tabitha McCloud, Mark Bartholomew, Ani Newman, Megan Messmer, Jessica Bowlby, Joey Cook, Emily McCarta, Teresa Pentheny, Christian Pugh, Ashley Crozier, Lacey Lawrence, Daniel Ryan, Tyler Bowlby, Jude Tirpak, Chris Jenkins, Alex Rardain, Ana Shepherd, Julia Moncrief, Elisha Cordle, Michael Spencer, Katye Mosack, Shelby Rine, Alisha Burns, Kayla Tope, Ottie Shaw, Connor Enmen, Lauren Dickerson, Daniel Engler, Emily Beaudreau, Brittney Newman, Wesley Chaney, Brandon Morgan, Lacey Cullison, Travis Daniel, Tylor Stimmel, Josh Wright, Katie Hosler, Laura Leffler, Alex Terrel, Brandi Leffler, Amber Bownes, Meghan Dickerson, Brandi Zlatkind and Charles Coy.

Show Band members receiving awards were: Nina Budeiri, Tylor Stimmel and Hannah Vollmer.

Ninety percent club award winners were: Joshua Anzalone, Mark Bartholomew, Matt Bartholomew, Brittaney Bearden, Tabitha Bigham, Sarah Bowersox, Charles Bowlby, Jessica Bowlby, Tyler Bowlby, Amber Bownes, Nina Budeiri, Cathy Burcham, Christy Burcham, Alisha Burns, Jessica Burns, Savannah Byram, Mackenzie Call, Kayla Carr, Wes Chaney, Lyndsey Cook, Joey Cook, Ashley Cordle, Elisha Cordle, Charles Coy, Ashley Crozier, Lacey Cullison, Lauren Dickerson, Meghan Dickerson, Ciara Dunkle, Daniel Engler, Connor Enmen, Alex Erb, Amber Fizer, Ali Foltz, Kayla Gallagher, Katey Gibson, Amber Glenn, Annie Green, Katie Hosler, Brittney Hunt, Amanda Kessler, Jenna Kuhn, Brandi Leffler, Laura Leffler, Lynndsay Little, Emily McCarta, Tabitha McCloud, Megan Messmer, Julia Moncrief, Brandon Morgan, Katye Mosack, Jacqui Nixon, Teresa Pentheny, Alex Rardain, Rachel Riggs, Shannon Rine, Elizabeth Rolfes, Kayla Rosa, Matt Rowe, Daniel Ryan, Brianna Schaefer, Eli Shaw, Ottie Shaw, Jennifer Simonton, Kelsey Skaggs, Michael Spencer, Niki Stimmel, Tylor Stimmel, Brandy Stiverson, Connor Stobbs, Hannah Taulbee, Alex Terrel, Kayla Tope, John Vargo, Hannah Vollmer, Cody Wilson, Josh Wright, Mariah Wright and Brandi Zlatkind.

Jazz Band members receiving awards included: Eli Shaw, Jessica Bowlby, Megan Messmer, Charles Bowlby, Tabitha McCloud, Lacey Cullison, Emily McCarta, Teresa Pentheny, Christian Pugh, Ottie Shaw, Connor Enmen, Lauren Dickerson, Daniel Engler, Emily Beaudreau, Chris Johnson, Alex Erb, Mariah Wright, Ashley Crozier, Daniel Ryan, Lacey Lawrence, Julia Moncrief, Jude Tirpak, Chris Jenkins, Alex Rardain, Ana Shepherd, Kayla Tope, Alisha Burns, Tylor Stimmel, Nina Budeiri, Alex Terrel, Katie Hosler, Brandon Morgan, Nathan Wallace, Travis Daniel, Matt Rowe, Sarah Bowersox, Hannah Taulbee, John Vargo and Wesley Chaney.

Solo and Ensemble participants receiving awards were: Hannah Vollmer, Nina Budeiri, Tylor Stimmel, Josh Wright, Katie Hosler, Kelsey Skaggs, Amber Bownes, Sarah Bowersox, Shannon Rine, Brandy Stiverson, Amber Fizer, Mackenzie Call, Christian Pugh, Cathy Burcham, Jessica Burns, Kayla Gallagher, Savannah Byram, Brianna Schaefer, Brittney Hunt, Elisha Cordle, Christy Burcham, Ashley Cordle, Kayla Rosa, Amanda Kessler, Katey Gibson, Annie Green, Jennifer Simonton, Tiffanie Wine, Eli Shaw, Tabitha McCloud, Joey Cook, Lynndsay Little, Mark Bartholomew, Emily McCarta, Jessica Bowlby, Charles Bowlby, Michael Spencer, Julia Moncrief, Rachel Riggs, Mariah Wright, Matt Bartholomew, Ashley Crozier, Jacqui Nixon, Daniel Ryan, Chris Jenkins, Connor Enmen, Lauren Dickerson, Ottie Shaw, Daniel Engler, Aaron Beougher, Emily Beaudreau, Alisha Burns, Katye Mosack, Shelby Rine, Kayla Tope, Wes Chaney, Brandon Morgan, Lacey Cullison, Travis Daniel and John Vargo.

Band officers receiving awards were: Julia Moncrief, president; Tylor Stimmel, vice-president; Lauren Dickerson, secretary; Nina Budeiri, treasurer; Connor Enmen, Brittney Hunt, librarians; Brandy Stiverson, senior representative; Tabitha McCloud, junior representative; Mariah Wright, sophomore representative; and Tyler Bowlby, freshmen representative.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1147Wed, 18 May 2011 Two make-up dates have been scheduled for parents who have not already registered their child for kindergarten for the 2011-2012 school year.

Parents are reminded that children must be five years of age on or before Aug. 1, 2011, in order to be eligible to attend kindergarten in the Logan-Hocking Local School District.

The make-up dates are Wednesday, May 18 and Friday, May 27. Registration will be held at the office of the district registrar, 2019 E. Front St., Logan, and will be done by appointment. To schedule an appointment for registration, please call Keri Kunkler, at 385-8517 ext. 7.

Children will need to be present at the registration appointment. Children will be given the kindergarten assessment screening while the parents are completing the registration documents.

Parents will need to bring with them to registration their child’s birth certificate (original with seal), immunization record, proof of custody if it is applicable, proof of residency, the child’s social security card and the parent’s photo I.D. Children cannot be registered without these documents.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1148Wed, 18 May 2011 Ten Logan-Hocking School District employees retiring at the end of the school year were recognized by the school board Monday night.

“We’re so blessed to have so many people serve our district and serve here for years and years; it’s sad to see them go,” Board President Scott Anzalone said.

Those present at the meeting were Susan Barber, teacher at Green Elementary, retiring after 12 years of service; Barb Krannitz, executive secretary at the board office, retiring after 36 years of service; Patsy Cartwright, Logan-Hocking Middle School teacher, retiring after 28 years of service; Shirley Switzer, education aide at Central Elementary, retiring after 14 years of service; Myles Kiphen, principal of Logan-Hocking Middle School, retiring after 27 years of service; and Jim Kalklosch, teacher at Chieftain Elementary, retiring after 36 years of service. All thanked the school district for the opportunities provided them.

“Over the last 13 years, I’ve been blessed with friendships and experiences that can be found only in a work environment that is facilitated by a community that cares for and supports its employees,” Barber said.

Retirees who did not attend the school board meeting include: Iris Conrad, educational aide at Green Elementary, retiring after 19 years of service; Gina D’Andrea, treasurer’s assistant, retiring after 15 years of service; Patti Herrick, Logan-Hocking Middle School teacher, retiring after 31 years of service; and Sue Morgan, Logan-Hocking Middle School teacher, retiring after 38 years of service.

Each retiree received an inscribed bell as a token of the district’s appreciation.

The district also recognized its food service employees for their work in implementing the district’s universal breakfast program. Barb Matos, food service director, and Superintendent Steve Stirn were recognized by Charlie Kozlesky of the Children’s Hunger Alliance at the school board’s meeting in April, and both wanted to pass the commendation to those responsible for the program day in and day out.

“You make it special for all our employees, our thanks to you for what you do for the kids and all our employees,” Anzalone said.

In other news, the school board approved extended contracts for Superintendent Steve Stirn and Treasurer Paul Shaw. Stirn will serve an additional term of three years commencing Aug. 1, 2012. Shaw will serve an additional term of five years commencing Aug. 1, 2012. No increase in salary is provided for in either contract.

The school board also took the following action at its meeting:

• Established the Logan-Hocking School District, Class of 2004, Summer Cook (Inman) Fund to provide an account for the members of the Logan High School Class of 2004 to hold funds in memory of and for the benefit of the family of their classmate, Summer Cook (Inman), deceased. The district treasurer will maintain the fund separate and distinct from all other funds and the district will administer the fund in a fiduciary capacity under the guidelines agreed upon with the establishing parties.

• Approved the continued contracting of electricity supply for Logan High School and Union Furnace Elementary from Direct Energy. The agreed upon price is 5.2 cents/kwh for the 24-month period from December 2012 to December 2014. It is estimated that the school district will save more than $122,000 per year, or nearly $245,000 over this two-year period. These savings are realized as a result of “shopping” electricity rates with the assistance of Sabo/Limbach Energy Services. The school district should see a considerable decline in heating and cooling expenditures as a result of shopping for the best electricity rates and by its commitment to energy conservation measures.

• Accepted the following health insurance rates for its employees effective July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. The school district provides for its employees’ health care needs via the South Central Ohio Insurance Consortium partially self-funded insurance plan. PPO Plan: Family — $1,648.42 per month, Single — $599 per month; High Deductible Health Plan: Family — $1,337.47 per month, Single — $486.15 per month.

• Approved the 2011 graduation list.

• Authorized the district to continue membership in the COG-SEOVEC Self-Funded Dental Insurance Program with Coresource. The monthly premiums will be as follows: Dental — $41.49 per month (a decrease of 4 percent) from 7/1/11 to 6/30/12; Dental Plus — $63.16 per month (a decrease of 2 percent) from 7/1/11 to 6/30/12.

• Continued the suspension of the collection of student instructional fees at Logan High School and Logan-Hocking Middle School assessed for the 2011-2012 school year. This does not apply to outstanding fees from prior years or AP class fees.

For a complete list of agenda items, visit the school district’s Web site at www.loganhocking.k12.oh.us .]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1149Fri, 20 May 2011 Oh Yes! It's FREE!

There will be Free Lunches offered to all Hocking County children ages 18 and under in June and July. The lunches will be served at Central Elementary School, Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 1 pm. Adults can purchase a lunch for $2.

This program is sponsored by the National School Lunch Program.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1150Wed, 25 May 2011 LHS Class of 2011 graduation will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, in Logan Chieftain Stadium.

Unless inclement weather occurs, the ceremony will be held outside. The ceremony also will be broadcast inside the high school cafeteria.

In case of rain, students will be issued tickets for guests that will be collected at the doors of Jim Myers Gymnasium, where the event would be held. Each student would get seven tickets. Additional guest seating will be available in the cafeteria.

Parking - Due to recent rainy weather, there will be no parking on the grass by the stadium. After all of the paved parking areas are full, you will need to park at Gabriel Logan, 1689 E. Front St. (the old Good Year building). Shuttle busses will be provided and will begin shuttling at noon.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1151Thu, 26 May 2011 Ask Logan High School senior Ben Moore what he wants to be when he grows up, and he’ll tell you an electrical or computer engineer. Ask him how he’s so sure that’s what he wants to become, and he’ll tell you it’s partly because of the Project Lead the Way Program at LHS.

As a member of the first group to complete four years of the program, Moore has learned skills in the engineering field. And those skills have led he and others in Project Lead the Way to join The Ohio State University college of engineering in the fall.

The group of five demonstrated its engineering abilities during a presentation at LHS Tuesday, when the students unveiled two apps they designed for the iPhone, iPad and other smart technology. Not only did the students create two apps, but they chose to design apps that could have an impact locally. The first — an app containing information and a trail map of Old Man’s Cave — can be used to orient hikers to where they are in the park from the convenience of their iPhone.

And the best part? It doesn’t require a cell signal to use. Considering cell phone service is spotty at best in the state park, that’s something the group considered when designing the app.

“It’s called a native app,” Moore explained. “All the stuff within the app, including all the pictures and text files, are within the app.”

The app not only displays a map of the park, but also includes the history of Old Man’s Cave, along with some information about Hocking County.

The second app the group designed was a Washboard app, and allows users to take an icon of a wooden spoon, dice or guitar pick and stream it across an icon of a washboard, mimicking the sound those objects would make if a person was actually playing the washboard.

Although the apps aren’t available for download at the app store, they could be later this year if the students move forward with plans to incorporate into a company.

The group even works so well together that they’ve applied to room together in the dorms at OSU.

Moore joined Project Lead the Way as a freshman because he enjoyed math and science. He says the project has given him a lot of experience working with engineering principles on a college level.

“This district became one of the pilots for Project Lead the Way, which is a national curriculum,” said Jeff Daubenmire, director of curriculum and instruction at the Logan-Hocking School District, during the presentation. “Many schools come and visit us and look at what we’re doing here, and so it’s an excellent program. It’s maybe one of the best-kept secrets that we have.”

During their freshman year, the group learned about basic engineering principles, before moving onto different physics and engineering aspects their sophomore year.

Digital electronics and electrical engineering principles were the focus of the group’s junior year, and they moved onto using circuits and integrated circuit chips and creating different types of logic using binary code. Their senior year involved learning about robotics and automation and the basics of programming languages.

They even designed a robot and programmed it to read a specific color to find out where it should go on a course. Once there, the robot picked up a small wooden block and dropped it into a hole located at a different place on the course.

Several local community members were at the presentation too, including Dennis Heebink, an organizer of the annual Washboard Festival.

“I would love to introduce this to the festival this year,” he said. “I would love to introduce you guys and have a school program at the festival, and let a lot of people that come here to this festival see what goes on here at the high school and see how exciting it is.”

“I was really impressed on the instruments, on how you keyed the length of the time that the spoon or an instrument takes to go down (the washboard) with the sound,” said Susie McKinnon, director of operations at Hocking Hills Tourism Association. “That had to be a bit of programming. I recognize that; that’s pretty advanced. That’s pretty sophisticated stuff, so that’s good.”

“Our ability to produce apps is beyond what it was at the beginning of the year,” Moore explained. “We had to start from scratch, and at the very beginning we had no idea what we were getting into.”

The group will take its knowledge with them to Columbus this fall, and who knows — maybe some of them will even come back to Hocking County when they’re done.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1152Fri, 27 May 2011 With the culmination of any school year comes graduation — a mixture of sad and happy times — as the seniors reflect on their past achievements and look forward to the endless possibilities ahead.

There will be the traditional speeches, thank yous to teachers, administrators, coaches, classmates and most important of all, parents, as seniors make the natural progression into the next phase of their lives.

Leading the Logan High School Class of 2011 during graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon will be valedictorian Loryn Cassady and salutatorian Ben Moore. Cassady and Moore will be the first students to speak at graduation with Cassady offering the invocation and Moore delivering the welcome. Moore will be followed by Molly Webb with the class address, Jeffrey Tornwall with the farewell and Otto Shaw with benediction.

Graduation ceremonies will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at Logan Chieftain Stadium on the campus of Logan High School. If inclement weather should arise, the ceremonies will be moved to Jim Myers Gymnasium.

Cassady is the daughter of Wanda and Richard McLaughlin and Robert and Christine Cassady. She plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in exercise science/pre-physical therapy. She was named the recipient of the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award, which was established by the Ohio Superintendent’s Educational Service Center Association to promote student achievement and recognize outstanding students. One senior from each county in Ohio receives the award annually.

During the annual Scholars Night held in early May, Cassady received the following scholarships: Lillian and Leon Eichel Scholarship, Hocking Valley Community Physicians Scholarship and the Chieftain Booster Scholar Athlete Award.

Cassady is a member of National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society and Key Club. She also is a four-year varsity soccer and basketball player, and has been active in various community activities.

Ironically, Cassady selected to major in exercise science/pre-physical therapy as a result of being severely injured on the athletic field. Near the end of her junior season for the Logan Lady Chiefs soccer squad, Cassady tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), missing the rest of the soccer season and the entire 2009-10 basketball campaign.

“After tearing my ACL, it took six months to get back into shape again,” Cassady said. “Going through that process, with all the care and the therapy and the training I received, it made me want to help somebody in the same situation I was in.”

Cassady attributes her success to her mother and older sister.

“My Mom really motivated me,” Cassady added. “And, my older sister Kristen was also valedictorian, so I wanted to do well.”

As far as tackling college, Cassady thinks the education she received at LHS has prepared her well.

“I tried to take every AP class possible,” the valedictorian said. “They really prepared me, especially biology, calculus, English.

“I’m ready for college,” she added. “It’s going to be a new environment; it’s going to be challenging.”

As for what she’ll miss the most at Logan High School, it’s an easy answer for Cassady — playing sports — an area she excelled throughout her high school career.

Moore is the son of Chad Moore and Rebecca Miller. After graduation, he also plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in electrical and computer engineering.

During Scholars Night, Moore received the National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship, Hocking County Chapter of OSU Alumni Association Scholarship, Ace Scholarship and the William C. and Mildred K. Lehman Scholarship.

The salutatorian was a member of National Honor Society and an ACE board representative. He also was a member of Odyssey of the Mind, an international creative problem solving competition, and the Alternative Energy Club. He was a three-year varsity soccer player as well.

Moore said his decision to major in electrical and computer engineering was a direct result of his involvement in Project Lead the Way at Logan High School. Project Lead the Way is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the quality and quantity of science and technology graduates in the United States. Project Lead the Way currently offers two strands at the high school level: pre-engineering and biomedical science.

“I spent fours years with Project Lead the Way and it really sparked my interest,” Moore said, noting that his class is the first at LHS to complete four years with the curriculum.

As part of his grade in the project, Moore was a member of a group that developed two independent designs.

“We developed two iPhone apps,” he revealed. “One is in the final stages, it’s a Washboard app, and another features an interactive map of Old Man’s Cave that has photos of the area along with some history.”

When asked what he attributes his outstanding academic high school career to, he quickly answers, “late night studying and the support of my family.”

Logan High School top 10

1. Loryn Cassady is the daughter of Wanda and Richard McLaughlin and Robert and Christine Cassady. She plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in exercise science/pre-physical therapy.

2. Ben Moore is the son of Chad Moore and Rebecca Miller. He plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in electrical and computer engineering.

3. Molly Webb is the daughter of Rick and Laurel Webb. She plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in political science and international relations.

4. Jeffrey Tornwall is the son of Dr. Michael and Joni Tornwall. He plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in computer science and engineering.

5. Otto Shaw is the son of Paul and Debbie Shaw. He plans to attend Capital University and major in math education.

6. Julia Moncrief is the daughter of Steve Moncrief and Suzie Moncrief. She plans to attend Ohio University and major in music education.

7. Eli Shaw is the son of Paul and Debbie Shaw. He plans to attend Capital University and is undecided on a major.

8. Hannah Vollmer is the daughter of Jeff and J’dean Vollmer. She plans to attend Wright State University and major in biology.

9. Michelle Ramirez is the daughter of John and Jennifer Ramirez and Mark and Lisa Brown. She plans to attend Miami University and is undecided on a major.

10. Abigail Graf is the daughter of Gary and Kristy Graf. She plans to attend Capital University and major in financial economics/pre-law.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1153Fri, 27 May 2011 The Logan Hocking Middle School competed in a change war that was organized by the Teacher Leadership Team during the months of April and May. The 6th grade collected change for the Red Cross, the 7th grade for the March of Dimes, and the 8th grade for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The LHMS PTO and the LHMS Student Council donated money for each charity in addition to what the students raised.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1154Tue, 31 May 2011 The following are speeches delivered by students at the 2011 Logan High School graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon:

Invocation by Loryn Cassady

As a class, we stand here together for the very last time. To this point in time, we have shared the common goal to graduate from Logan High School. This has been accomplished by the help of family, friends, teachers and school administrators who have guided us along the way. Tomorrow, we all begin a new journey, each one of us choosing a different path. As we make our footsteps into the future, please remember these verses found in Proverbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”

With those verses in mind, let us bow our heads to pray.

Dear Lord,

We thank you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon each one of us. You have given us the courage and compassion needed to move on to the next step in our lives.

For those going straight into the workforce, help them to be dedicated and responsible in striving to earn an honest living. For those who are choosing to pursue further education, grant them the wisdom needed to be successful in their different fields of interest. For those who choose to serve our country by joining the military, protect them and give them the strength to persevere through challenging and difficult times. For those uncertain of their future, give them guidance, patience and understanding in their attempts to live a productive and meaningful life.

Today, we reflect on the past and the memories we have shared. Tomorrow, let us remember these words of enlightenment: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.”

We ask these things in your blessed name.

Amen.

Welcome speech by Benjamin Moore

Good afternoon everyone. I would like to begin by personally welcoming all the different groups of people present today. To all the kids who have always been cooler than me, wassup? To all the popular girls, like oh my gosh hi! To all the Ag students, hey ya’ll. To all the students taking Spanish class, hola! To all the French students, hola! To all my fellow geeks, bazinga! And finally, to all families, friends, administrators and teachers, thank you for coming to the 2011 commencement ceremony.

Today we, the students, celebrate our growth and education. We are now able to read and write; we are able to comprehend algebra, and we are even able to analyze the results of a chi square test. I’ll admit I’m still a little fuzzy on that last part. Nevertheless, we all have become intellectual and somewhat responsible individuals. We are all ready for the exciting futures that await us.

Though some of us might find sadness in today’s proceedings, let us all celebrate the conclusion of these past years in happiness. Let this time today be joyful and full of laughter. Celebrate our successes, our friendships and our memories of good times. Congratulations class of 2011; it has been an honor.

Class address by Molly Webb

Friends, guests, faculty and of course the class of 2011,

Robert Orben said, “A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that ‘individuality’ is the key to success.” Well you know what, I’m not going to be that person. I’m not going to stand up here and quote a bunch of famous dead guys that none of us know or will remember.

We are all sitting here today, eagerly waiting for something we have been looking forward to since, well at least for me, middle school. I know that we all feel we are ready to move on and grow up. We should always remember that without the continued support from our parents, teachers and faculty, we would have never gotten to this point in our lives. Graduation isn’t just about receiving our diplomas; it is about change and a new beginning. We are getting ready to go off on our own separate paths, and make our personal marks on the world.

Most of us recently received our eighth grade packets, where we write letters to ourselves as eighth graders and read them as seniors. From reading through these we can tell how much we have changed since the far more innocent days of middle school. I know after reading mine I can tell you I have definitely changed for the better; I was actually a pretty weird kid back then as I’m sure most of you were as well. But we have matured through high school and learned life lessons through our teachers, parents and mentors. As we have matured, we have also become more open to each other and have always been there to support the successes and failures of our classmates. That is one thing that I love about our class. I believe we are one of the most resilient groups of students. We have all been through so much together. We had to deal with losing several of our classmates, and yet we stayed strong and helped each other through it. I believe that as we go out into the world, we will be able to deal with any obstacles that come our way.

Graduation means different things for everyone. For some of us, it finally means getting freedom. For others, it means not having to wake up at 6 in the morning to hear a teacher lecture. For me, graduation is about growing up. Before this moment, we have had things given to us. For once in our lives, we finally get to be the ones calling the shots. For some, this is a thing you have been waiting for since freshman year, and for others this may be one of the scariest things you have ever experienced. But life isn’t about succeeding or failing, it is about the experience of it all. We are all humans and we make mistakes and I’m sure many of us already have encountered this. We’ve all seen when the baby bird jumps out of the nest and has to either fly or crash to the ground. Well, this is our do or die moment; this is when we are let go and we see if we can sink or swim. This is our new beginning.

The high school experience was different for everyone. I’m sure some of you cannot wait to never see some of these people ever again, and others are already dreading having to say goodbye to everyone. We should all remember high school was not completely about what we did during the eight hours, but it was how we spent our time outside of school. As time goes on, we will forget our inside jokes; we will forget the trigonometry functions of math (I’m sure some of us already have); we will forget all the drama of high school. However, we will not forget the people who stood by us in the greatest of times and the worst of times, our friends. When I look out at this class, I can see we are no longer separated by cliques. There is no distinction between the jocks, the preps or the nerds; we are all dressed alike and gathered here for one last moment together as friends.

What we accomplished during the past 13 years of schooling cannot be measured by a grade-point average, but by how well we are willing to use the skills we have learned in the next step of our lives. And now, as we all go our separate ways, know that we have been prepared to take whatever life throws at us. Never forget the value of friendship and the lessons we have learned in our years at the Logan High School. It has been an honor to be a member of the class of 2011. Remember, you are all part of my wolf pack.

Farewell by Jeffrey Tornwall

It’s time for the next step. Though we may not realize how important these years have been until we leave, it is the time to move on. We don’t have to say goodbye to each other. We can keep friends through every phase of life. But what we will leave behind is the establishment that brought us together.

Whether you appreciate school or not, Logan High School is the reason we’re all part of the class of 2011. As we depart for the last time, let us remember everyone that helped us become who we are today: parents, friends, teachers and the other important people in our lives. As we traverse our new paths through life, I hope for success in all of our endeavors.

Benediction by Ottie Shaw

We would like to thank all of you for celebrating this day with us. We will close with this prayer:

Dear Lord,

Thank you for all the people gathered here today to join with us in the celebration of the graduating class of 2011. Thank you for blessing each one of the graduates with the intelligence and endurance to make it to this day. Thank you for all of the experiences we have been through, good and bad. The good experiences are blessings to us, and the bad experiences have given us something from which to grow and learn. Thank you for protecting and watching over us though the years, and for guiding us in the years to come. Help us to go out into the world and live our lives to your glory, and to helping others. Use us as your instruments of peace and love, and help us to influence and inspire other people in our lives.

We are all moving on to new and challenging things in life, whether it is college, work, military service or other things, and we all need your wisdom and strength to overcome all the trials of the future. Now that we all go our separate ways, help us to remember friendships we made in high school; help us to cherish everything we have learned and help us to continue learning on life’s journey. Most of all God, help us to remember you and to always know that no matter what happens, you have great plans for each and every one of us.

All of these things we ask in the name of Jesus.

Amen.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1155Wed, 01 Jun 2011 Preschooler Michaela Rushing brought her teacher Rachel Kallimanis to tears with her generous donation that helped her class take a field trip to the Columbus Zoo. Kallimanis’ preschool students at Chieftain Elementary decided to collect aluminum cans to help raise funds for the trip. Michaela felt so passionate about helping everyone go, she decided to donate her whole piggy bank.

“She decided she to wanted to help, so she went home and got her piggy bank, counted and rolled the money with her mom and said she wanted to give it to her friends so they could go to the zoo. We tried to talk her out of it, but she wasn’t having any of that,” Kallimanis said.

In addition to Michaela’s donation and donations from parents, the preschool class collected and recycled hundreds of aluminum cans. In the end, more than $600 was raised to pay for the admission of all students and busing for the trip May 20. Parents also attended.

Michaela’s special contribution was recognized by Kallimanis, the rest of the preschool staff and Principal Colleen Hockman during a preschool/kindergarten graduation ceremony last week.

Students are usually given CHIEFS merit cards when they are caught doing something that exhibits cooperation, honesty, independence, effort or friendliness, Hockman explained. Then students are recognized by getting their pictures taken and having their names in the announcements. This year, a new award was created based on the CHIEFS merit cards called the CHIEFS Award of the Year, which Hockman presented to Michaela during the ceremony.

“Preschoolers are very egocentric; it’s more about how they feel and what they want. It takes a while for them to recognize what other people want and need and it is unusual for them to do so,” Kallimanis said. “This is the first year we decided to give this award because [Michaela’s actions are] so special.”]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1156Tue, 28 Jun 2011
The energy conservation program is more than just turning off lights and computers. It ensures the proper use of all energy-using systems in every building in the District. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, interior and exterior lighting, and the efficient use of water are some of the areas that are impacted by the program. This is especially important in the School District because we have numerous facilities, multiple activities and a variety of heating and cooling systems all consuming energy at a various levels. Each building is different and each offers a unique opportunity to save energy and money. Buildings are continually audited by Ms. Smith to identify areas of energy consumption, potential savings and to make sure that all systems are running efficiently.

Student and staff comfort is paramount to this program. No conservation measures are taken that in any way compromises the comfort for class time and scheduled activities. In fact, the energy program often improves comfort levels for both students and staff. Savings comes from the cooperation of everyone in the District doing their part to conserve energy. Because this is a people-oriented program, every person, whether it’s a teacher, coach, the maintenance crew or an administrator is an integral part to the success of this endeavor. The energy conservation program is another way in which the Logan-Hocking School District is being proactive in their efforts to address the increase in costs associated with energy. The Logan-Hocking School District is committed to being fiscally responsible and good stewards of the resources that it has given and this energy program is one way they can achieve that goal.

Energy Education, Inc. is a Dallas-based company that employs a wide range of energy consultants who have over 400 years of combined experience in many different disciplines. Engineers, heating and cooling technicians, and other organization specialists work closely with the district to ensure maximum returns on their investment. Initial savings data will be released this summer. Questions can be directed to tsmith@lhsd.k12.oh.us or by calling the Board Office at 740-385-8517.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1157Wed, 06 Jul 2011 Project SAFE registration packets for the 2011-2012, school year are available at the Logan-Hocking School Administration Office, 2019 E. Front St., Logan.

Project SAFE is the Logan-Hocking School District’s Before and After Care Program. The children are given a healthy snack, homework assistance and are offered enrichment and gross motor activities every day. Hours for before care at all elementaries begin at 6:30 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. The Logan-Hocking Middle School offers after care only ending at 5:30 p.m. All students, kindergarten through eighth grade, are eligible to participate. Students qualifying for free or reduced lunch may attend free of charge. Tuition for all others is $15 a week per child, per program.

Project SAFE will begin on the first day of school, Aug. 17. Only students who have completed the registration process will be eligible to attend. Please call Wendy Cook, Project SAFE administrative assistant, for more information at 385-8517, ext. 2713.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1159Tue, 26 Jul 2011 The Hocking County Health Department has announced the 13th annual Back to School Bash will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Logan-Hocking Middle School.

All incoming 5th- through 8th-graders are invited to attend. A $2 donation will be taken at the door. For more information, call (740) 385-3030.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1158Tue, 26 Jul 2011 Logan High School guidance counselors want to remind seniors that Aug. 12 is the deadline for applying for the Sept. 10 ACT. Students may apply and review for the test online at www.actstudent.org .

Colleges want the additional writing section of the ACT to be taken at least once. Colleges also want ACT scores sent directly from ACT. Pick up photos at The Daily

LOGAN — The Logan Daily News has several wedding and engagement photos, along with college graduation photos and several club photos which are currently cluttering our work space.

Although we enjoy publishing them, we can only keep them for a certain amount of time.

Please stop by the office located at 72 E. Main St., between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to pick up your photos.

Any unclaimed photos still remaining in our office after July 30 will be discarded.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1161Sun, 31 Jul 2011
This meeting is mandatory as per the Ohio High School Athletic Association, according to Ron Janey, LHS activities director. A parent or guardian must be in attendance at this meeting to represent any high school or middle school athlete planning to participate in fall sports, including cheerleading.

Athletes who do not have a parental representative at this meeting will not be permitted to take part in fall sports, according to Janey. However, a parent/guardian must attend only one such meeting per season, so parents/guardians of athletes playing fall sports won’t have to attend similar meetings prior to the winter and spring seasons.

Contact Janey (385-2069, ext. 4) for more information.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1162Mon, 01 Aug 2011
Because saving energy is a team effort, all staff members are an integral part of to success of the program. Administrators, teachers, custodians, cooks and secretaries have all shared ideas about how the District can reduce utility costs. Daily classroom shutdown procedures include turning off all energy consuming devices, as well as closing blinds, keeping classroom doors and windows closed when heating or air conditioning is in use and turning off all unnecessary lighting. These behavior changes are small things that each person can do everyday as part of the energy team.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1160Mon, 15 Aug 2011
It’s time to begin another successful Logan-Hocking school year.

Our District will again be designated “Excellent” on our state report card. We are waiting to hear if we will obtain “Excellent with Distinction”. Congratulations to our staff and students who all worked very hard to achieve this goal.

Student instructional fees will be waived for one more year.

The Universal Breakfast Program providing a free breakfast to all elementary and middle school students will continue this year. Due to increased costs for our food service department, all lunch prices will increase by 25¢. This is the first increase since the 2005-2006 school year.

You can now follow the School District on Facebook and Twitter. There are links to both on this website. You can receive text messages from one or more of our twitter feeds by using twitter’s fast follow feature. This feature includes district news, school cancellations and emergencies, and individual building messages. You can find directions by clicking on Twitter at the bottom of any page on the website. You do not need a twitter account to follow on the web or to receive text message updates using the fast follow feature.

Our automated calling system will still be used to notify families of school closures, early dismissals and other emergency messages. Please contact Keri Kunkler at 385-8517 ext. 7 if you do not want to receive calls or need to change a phone number.

Progress Book will also be available to track your child’s academic progress. If you need assistance in accessing this information, please contact your child’s building.

We are very grateful that due to the cooperation of everyone in the entire District, we did not have to layoff any employees, even though we will have a $1.2 million cut in state funding.

Thank you for your continued support of the Logan-Hocking Local School District.

For more information on the upcoming school year Click Here.


Sincerely,

Stephen C. Stirn]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1163Mon, 15 Aug 2011 Despite facing a $1.2 million (5.8%) cut in state funding this school year and expecting no increase in funding next school year, the Logan-Hocking Local School continues to be relatively financially strong. Especially for the past four years, the School District has actively taken advantages of opportunities to reduce expenses where it could, particularly in the areas of personnel costs. Treasurer Paul Shaw forecasts that General Fund expenditures this school year will be less than they were in the 2007-2008 school year – four years ago! Shaw stated that this could only be done by everyone – board of education, administration, staff, unions, parents, students, community - working together while passing through one of the toughest economic times we may ever face. Unlike many school districts across the state and the nation, Logan-Hocking has yet to lay off any staff members as a result of the economic downturn.

Recognizing pressures that families face, student instructional fees will be waived for one more year. Due to increased costs for food service operation, all lunch prices will be increased 25 cents this year. Shaw notes however that this is the first increase in lunch prices in six years – since the 2005-2006 school year. “We held the prices level as long as we could,” commented Shaw.

Additionally, the School District and staff have instituted energy conservation measures which have been saving financial and physical resources. It has shorted and/or consolidated athletic team trips and has locked in diesel prices for this school year. Budgets are actively managed to reduce and / or limit expenditures.

“At a time when confidence in institutions across the globe is being shaken, it is hoped that local taxpayers will gain confidence in the day to day operation and management of their Logan-Hocking Local School District. We are truly blessed in Hocking County. Our children and their public education are the key to our country’s future. We must continue to provide for them as we operate as economic, efficient and effective as we can,” commented Shaw. Shaw is completing his nineteenth year as Treasurer of the School District. Logan-Hocking Schools passed its last operating tax levy in 1981 – nearly thirty years ago!!
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1164Tue, 16 Aug 2011 The Logan-Hocking School District is please to announce the following new certified staff members for the 2011-12 school year.

Lindsay DeMers, school psychologist; Amanda Thompson, Science Teacher- LHS; Colin Kline, Intervention Specialist, Logan-Hocking Middle School; Robert Cassady, 6th grade Teacher, Logan-Hocking Middle School.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1165Tue, 16 Aug 2011
Several school districts in Ohio and around the nation have restricted student-teacher relationships through social media Web sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. In the past year, four Ohio teachers have lost their jobs due to alleged inappropriate online relationships with students, Logan-Hocking School District Superintendent Steve Stirn said.

The district added a section to its staff-students relations policy addressing social networking sites last year. The policy dictates district staff who have a presence on social networking sites are prohibited from posting data, documents, photographs or any inappropriate information that might result in disruption of classroom activity. Further, district staff is prohibited from providing personal social networking Web site passwords to students; fraternization between district staff and students via the Internet, personal e-mail accounts, personal social networking Web sites and other modes of virtual technology also is prohibited; and access of personal social networking sites during school hours is prohibited.

Violations of the policy will result in staff or student discipline. Nothing in the policy prohibits district staff and students from the use of education Web sites and/or use of social networking sites created for curricular, co-curricular or extracurricular purposes.

District administrators plan to remind staff members of this policy during staff meetings prior to or at the beginning of this school year, which begins Wednesday.

“The [Ohio Education Association] is warning teachers. They need to be careful about using social networking to communicate with students,” Stirn said. “Things can be misconstrued or misinterpreted.”

He said teachers and administration can sometimes be naive about communicating with students online.

Stirn said he has already dealt with one complaint. Upon further investigation, he discovered the student was trying to make communication with the teacher and the teacher did not respond.

School board member Corby Leach stressed the social media policy is for the staff’s protection.

“We don’t want to discourage our employees from being on Facebook, we just want to define inappropriate conversations,” he said.

In other news, the school board and administration discussed a recent administrative retreat. The training addressed the district’s plan for continuous improvement and how vocabulary can be critical to student achievement, among other topics. The district’s leadership/transformation team also recently met to review the past year’s plan and related work. The group will meet again in early September to discuss the district’s Ohio Department of Education report card and explore possible changes or corrections to its existing plan.

The school board also took the following actions at Monday’s meeting:

• Entered into a contract with Ohio University Therapy Associates in Athens for Physical Therapy Services for selected handicapped children in the Logan-Hocking Local School District. This contract is to cover the 2011-2012 school year.

• Entered into a service contract to provide attendant services for handicapped students. This contract is to be in effect only the days these students are in attendance during the 2011-2012 school year.

• Approved a contract between the Logan-Hocking Schools and Hocking Valley Community Hospital to provide drug testing services for athletes for the 2011-2012 school year.

• Authorized the school district’s administration to enter into contracts with the following organizations for the 2011-2012 school year: American Cancer Society, biomedical class at LHS, Dairy Barn, Hocking County Health Department, Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District, Logan-Hocking County District Library, OSU Extension Office Family Nutrition Program and Tae Kwon Do with Aaron Raymer.

These organizations will be providing services for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant at each of the Before and After Care sites. The funds used to provide these services will be covered by the grant. These funds will be used to enhance programming and build community relations with various organizations.

• Voted to continue the district’s membership in the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding during the 2011-2012 school year.

• Voted to terminate employment and continuing contract rights of Deborah Duclos-Rupp due to uninsurability and other reasons.

For a complete list of agenda items, visit www.loganhocking.k12.oh.us.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1166Tue, 23 Aug 2011 The regulations and procedures for community use of school buildings will soon change in an effort to improve compliance and reduce liability exposure for the school district.

“The [school] board’s policy says we want the community to use the buildings and we want to encourage that, but at the same time, when that happens, we need to make sure everyone understands the responsibilities and steps that need to be taken to do that,” Logan-Hocking Treasurer Paul Shaw said.

Currently, anyone in the community who wants to use one of the district’s buildings has to sign a one-page agreement stating who will be using the building, the date and time of use and that the user will hold the district blameless should any incidents occur. “That left some things unspoken for,” Shaw said, so district administration held meetings over the summer to revise regulations and procedures.

The revised regulations expand the one-page agreement to four pages that spell out a lot more things, Shaw said. The new document specifies what part of a building a community member wishes to use and also discusses supervision.

“It’s not the district’s responsibility for supervising an event. If a custodian is there, they are not supervising, they are there to be a contact if someone has a question and to clean up,” Shaw said. “That protects [the user], the district and taxpayers.”

The new regulations also dictate should an injury occur during a community event, an injury report must be completed in a timely manner.

“It could be in the past, injury cases were not reported to us so we don’t know anything happened and we could be sued,” Shaw said.

The new regulations also will require those who use the buildings for events to provide a certificate of insurance.

“We want to improve our compliance and reduce our exposure, because bad things can happen to good people,” Shaw said. “We ask the community to work with us and we will answer any questions. We’re trying to give our people and the community guidance on this issue.”

The suggested building use regulation and procedure changes are expected to be approved at the next meeting of the Logan-Hocking School Board on Sept. 26.

The district also will be reviewing and revising procedures in the near future relating to the use of facilities by school support groups such as booster organizations, ACE, etc.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1167Tue, 23 Aug 2011 With the 2011-2012 school year in full swing, the Logan-Hocking School District is looking to maintain the health of its general fund.

The district faces a $1.2 million (or 5.8 percent) cut in state funding this school year, and is not expecting an increase in state funding the next school year.

Despite the cut, it is projected the district will operate in the black for this school year, according to LHSD Treasurer Paul Shaw. General fund sources exceeded uses by $992,244 last fiscal year (2011), which ended June 30, although revenues remained flat, increasing a mere $50,030 from prior year levels. Shaw said the district has taken advantage of opportunities to reduce expenses where it could, resulting in a balanced budget in fiscal year 2011, and another balanced budget projected for 2012.

Shaw forecasts that general fund expenditures this school year will be less than they were four years ago in the 2007-2008 school year.

“This could only be done by everyone — board of education, administration, staff, unions, parents, students, community — working together while passing through one of the toughest economic times we may ever face,” Shaw said. “Unlike many school districts across the state and the nation, Logan-Hocking has yet to lay off any staff members as a result of the economic downturn.”

Recognizing pressures that families face, student instructional fees will be waived for one more year. However, due to increased costs for food service operation, all lunch prices will be increased 25 cents this year. Shaw noted that this is the first increase in lunch prices in six years — since the 2005-2006 school year.

“We held the prices level as long as we could,” he said.

Additionally, the school district and staff have instituted energy conservation measures which have been saving financial and physical resources.

“It has shorted and/or consolidated athletic team trips and has locked in diesel prices for this school year. Budgets are actively managed to reduce and/or limit expenditures,” Shaw said.

“At a time when confidence in institutions across the globe is being shaken, it is hoped that local taxpayers will gain confidence in the day-to-day operation and management of their Logan-Hocking Local School District,” Shaw continued. “We are truly blessed in Hocking County. Our children and their public education are the key to our country’s future. We must continue to provide for them as we operate as economic, efficient and effective as we can.”]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1168Thu, 25 Aug 2011 The Logan-Hocking School District has earned an “excellent” on its report card from the Ohio Department of Education for the second year in a row, and three schools in the district were named “excellent with distinction.”

“We’re very pleased the district for the second year in a row was designated excellent. We met 25 of 26 state indicators and we met the Adequate Yearly Progress, which is very important,” Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jeff Daubenmire said.

Central, Chieftain and Hocking Hills elementary buildings were designated excellent with distinction, the highest of the six ratings that can be given on the state report card. Logan High School, Union Furnace Elementary and Green Elementary were designated excellent and the Logan-Hocking Middle School was designated effective. The district overall has been excellent for the past two school years and was effective from 2004-2009 and designated continuous improvement from 2000-2003. The last time the district was under academic watch was in the late 1990s.

The state report card is broken down into four categories: state indicators, performance index, value-added measure and adequate yearly progress.

State indicators are based on test results for grades 3-8 and 10. To meet a test indicator, at least 75 percent of students tested must score proficient or higher. There also are state indicators for 11th grade Ohio Graduation Tests and graduation and attendance rates.

The only indicator not met on the district’s 2010-2011 state report card was fifth-grade math. The district scored 68.7 percent and the state’s requirement is 75 percent. Other comparable districts scored 70.9 percent and the state average was 66.1 percent.

Daubenmire said the district does have a very successful math program in place called Everyday Math that has had some success over grade levels.

“Although we did not meet the indicator, we were above the state average,” Daubenmire added.

Other indicator scores were in the high 80-to-90-percent range, with the district’s graduation rate at 96.5 percent (the state average is 84.3 percent) and attendance at 95.1 percent (the state average is 94.5 percent).

The performance index reflects the achievement of every student enrolled for the full academic year. The district scored 99.4 of a possible 120 points. In 2009-2010, the district had a performance index of 98.4 and in 2008-2009 it was 96.7.

The value-added rating represents the progress the district has made with students since the last school year. This year, the district met reading growth expectations in sixth and eighth grade and exceeded expectations in fourth-grade reading. It did not meet growth expectations in fifth- or seventh-grade reading.

The district met fourth-grade math growth expectations and exceeded eighth-grade math growth expectations, but fell below fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade math growth expectations.

Adequate yearly progress is a federally-required measure. Every school and district must meet AYP goals set for reading, mathematics, proficiency and participation, attendance rates and graduation rates. The Logan-Hocking School District met each AYP goal.

“We are pleasantly surprised we did as well as we did,” Daubenmire said. “But there’s still room for improvement and that’s what we’ll be focusing on.”

It pays to be excellent: House Bill 153, the state budget, allocates additional funding for high-performing schools, providing $17 per pupil to school districts that rate excellent or excellent with distinction in the prior academic year. Since the Logan-Hocking School District was rated excellent for both the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years, it should receive the additional funds.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1169Fri, 26 Aug 2011 Brighten Your Future will sponsor its annual Tailgate Party from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 prior to the Logan Chieftains’ home opener against Pickerington North. All proceeds support financial grants to graduates of Logan High School who want to continue their educations.

The annual event will be held in the high school cafeteria at a cost of $6 for adults and children, and $3 for pre-school children. Menu items include choice of grilled chicken, hamburger, cheeseburger or hot dog, along with baked beans, potato chips, cookies and soft drinks or water.

BYF Board of Trustees President Dick Brandt said that other board members will be aided at the event by previous grant recipients. Students are required to provide at least four hours of volunteer service to BYF when they receive a grant. “This will be an opportunity for people to make a contribution to Brighten Your Future, enjoy a good meal and the football game,” Brandt said.

Since 1989, when the first grants were distributed, BYF trustees have awarded more than $1 million to help LHS graduates continue their education. Grants are made strictly on the basis of need and students may use them for expenses at any accredited school.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1170Mon, 29 Aug 2011
Despite passage of the School Mandate Relief Act (House Bill 30), Logan-Hocking School District plans to keep all-day kindergarten classes.

House Bill 30 eliminates the requirement that school districts offer all-day kindergarten and reinstates the permanent authority for most districts and community schools to charge tuition for all-day kindergarten.

The new legislation effectively gives school district four options: • Keep all-day kindergarten at no cost to students;

• Keep all-day kindergarten and charge each student tuition;

• Cut back to half-day kindergarten; and

• Eliminate program entirely.

Regardless of the new legislation, Logan-Hocking School District Superintendent Steve Stirn said the district will honor the first option: keeping all-day kindergarten at no cost to students.

“All-day kindergarten is a high priority of mine. It’s imperative to keep all-day kindergarten. It helps kids get off on the right foot and we’ve seen an impact on test scores because of that.”

Because all-day kindergarten is no longer required, Gov. John Kasich’s biennial budget reduces the amount of state funding allotted for each kindergarten student by half, Stirn said. Every October, students are counted by grade and the recorded totals are sent to the state to determine the amount of funding the district will receive. For example, Stirn said, if next year there are 300 kindergarten students, the state will provide funding for 150.

“It affects us because it will cut half of our funding for kindergarten,” Stirn said.

According to LHSD Treasurer Paul Shaw, the current cost for kindergarten teachers’ salary and benefits is about $945,000 per year.

Stirn said the Logan-Hocking School District implemented all-day kindergarten about 12 years ago; it was funded with state money and a federal grant for about six years. Then former Gov. Ted Strickland allotted funds for all-day kindergarten in his biennial budget, which was eliminated with Kasich’s new two-year budget (House Bill 153) when it was passed by the 129th General Assembly.

This school year, Stirn noted that the funding for all-day kindergarten will come out of the district’s general fund.

“We watched our spending and ended another year in the black,” Stirn revealed. “It’s savings such as our new conservation energy policy that helps us keep programs like all-day kindergarten.”

Another bill that went into effect last school year immediately following Kasich signing it into law was House Bill 36.

House Bill 36, also known as the “snow days” bill, is emergency legislation that raised the number of calamity days school districts can take from three to five. The bill also applies to future school years. School districts were previously allotted five calamity days, but the number was reduced under former Gov. Ted Strickland to three.

“It will give us some flexibility and make my job easier in calling school off or not, knowing we have five instead of three,” Stirn said.

Harsh winter weather quickly pushed most schools beyond the three-day limit last school year. Reasons for the use of calamity days include: disease epidemic, hazardous weather conditions, inoperability of school buses or other necessary equipment, and damage to a school building or other temporary circumstances because of a utility failure that renders a building unfit for use. A school day that is reduced by not more than two hours due to hazardous weather conditions does not count as a missed day.

The bill also eliminates the requirement that school districts, STEM schools and chartered non-public schools make up the first five excess (that is, unexcused) calamity days as whole school days, thereby allowing them the option to make up all unexcused calamity days by adding time to other school days.

Other education bills enacted:

• SB 210 School Nutrition (enacted 9/17/10): Establishes nutritional standards for certain foods and beverages sold in public and chartered nonpublic schools; requires public school students to have periodic body mass index measurements; requires daily physical activity for public school students and makes other changes regarding physical education; establishes the Healthy Choices for Healthy Children Council.

• HB 19 Dating Relationships (enacted 3/29/10): Requires school districts to adopt a dating violence policy and to include dating violence education within the health education curriculum.

Pending legislation:

• HB 191 Minimum School Year (introduced 4/7/11): To establish a minimum school year for school districts based on hours, rather than days of instruction, and to prohibit schools from being open for instruction prior to Labor Day or after Memorial Day except in specified circumstances.

• SB 174/HB 233 Advertising on School Buses (introduced 5/18/11): To authorize school districts to sell commercial advertising space on school buses.

• HB 227 Degrees in Math-Based Fields (introduced 5/17/11): To grant an income tax credit to individuals who earn degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math-based fields of study and to authorize municipal corporations to grant a credit to those qualifying for the state credit.

• HB 219 Religious Courses-Public School Students (introduced 5/4/11): To permit public school students to attend and receive credit for released time courses in religious instruction conducted off school property during regular school hours.

• HB 448 School Bus Seat Belts (introduced 2/9/10) : Requires all school buses purchased, leased, or rented after Jan. 1, 2014, to transport students to and from school to be equipped with a seat belt assembly for all passengers.

• HB 407 Calamity Days (introduced 1/12/10): Allows school districts and STEM schools to make up excess calamity days by requiring students to complete lessons posted online.

• HB 537 First Aid Training (introduced 05/26/10): Requires each person under 18 years of age applying for a driver’s license to complete a first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1171Tue, 30 Aug 2011
Nominees: Myles Kiphen, Rob Ramage, Theresa Schultheiss and Courtney Spatar

Winner: Theresa Schultheiss, middle school vice principal Nominator: “She consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty in all she does, whether it’s for the students, parents or our community.” — Middle school staff

Award: Outstanding Faculty

Nominees: Tracie Brown, Alyssa Burns, Diana Dixon, Connie Fleming, Jacqueline Griffeth, Debbie Heath, Tonya James, Kathy Mason, Lynn Maynard, Andy Perry and Heidi Swope

Winner: Heidi Swope, kindergarten teacher

Nominator: “She is dedicated to every part of her students’ education, especially as it pertains to their experience at school and not limited to academic accomplishments.” — Rob Ramage, principal

Award: Outstanding Classified Staff

Nominees: Vicki Dalton, Alisha Fuller, Barbara Krannitz, Carol Lehman, Rachel Leonard, Clyde Rafferty, Gary Smith, Amber Stamper and Debi Tootle

Winner: Barbara Krannitz, administrative assistant

Nominator: “Barb displays a wonderful work ethic. She is a positive and supportive member of our team. She is conscientious, consistent and dependable and works well with everyone.” — District administration

Award: Outstanding Female Student

Nominees: Jessica Conley, Aspen Deal, Elanna Fernandes, Brenna Gates, Emily Mason, Rabeka Napier-Tanner and Baileigh Zimmerman

Winner: Brenna Gates

Nominator: “Brenna has a heart of gold. She always had a smile on her face ... Brenna’s circle of friends excluded no one ... She is genuine from head to toe.” — Middle school administration

Award: Outstanding Male Student

Nominees: Troy Carpenter, Tyler Eshelman, Geoffrey Perry, Keegan Rose, Ben Sheets and Trey Slack

Winner: Trey Slack

Nominator: “Trey continued to become more of a leader instead of a follower. He practiced making smarter decisions ... and his peers often looked up to him.” — Renee Slack, teacher

Award: Outstanding Volunteer

Nominees: Kristi Brooks, Betty Hacker, Andrea Ireton, Tina Maguire, Jodie Mustard, Lindsay Spackey, Debbie Vaughn and Vanessa Wolfe

Winner: Andrea Ireton

Nominator: “Andrea performs helpful tasks in a number of areas and no matter what she is asked to do, she does it cheerfully, enthusiastically and with attention to detail.” — Rob Ramage, principal

Award: Outstanding New Program

Nominees: We Are Family and Middle School Counseling Department

Winner: Middle School Counseling Department

Nominator: “[The program] was created to build social and emotional connections between the fourth graders and their new building in order to help reduce the nerves of coming to the middle school.” — Myles Kiphen, principal

Award: Outstanding Student Program

Nominees: Before Care at Green Elementary

Winner: Before Care at Green Elementary

Nominator: “Before Care taught me; they took kids on field trips and made everything fun.” — Micaela Leach, student
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1172Thu, 08 Sep 2011 Dawn Cisco’s first-grade class at Chieftain Elementary is engrossed in a music and sign language performance Tuesday. Musical training has been found to improve how the brain stores and processes information and, therefore, can be an important part of a child’s education. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1173Tue, 13 Sep 2011 During the summer, Logan High School students Dylan Blake, Noah Johnson, Mariah Wright and Brandi Zlatkind had the opportunity to attend the Ohio Association of Student Councils camp at Wright State University. OASC is dedicated to the teaching of leadership skills, organizational skills and people skills valuable to the members and officers of all student organizations throughout their student experience and beyond.

The students were able to attend the camp through the sponsorships of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Smith, Jr., Logan-Hocking Chamber of Commerce, Century National Bank and Katie Smith. The following is a brief statement from each student as to how they benefited from their experiences.

Dylan Blake
The Ohio Association of student Councils summer workshop program is perhaps the most valuable leadership experience I have ever had. I entered this program with low expectations. I did not think that this program would be more than a refresher on common sense leadership skills, however it was much more than that. This workshop forges a cohesive community out of a multitude of strangers. People learn how to be themselves in public and how to express themselves. Friendships that would have ordinarily taken years to develop formed in under a week. I have learned the power of openness and the cooperation that results. I am glad to be able to take the lessons home with me and share what I have learned with others.

Noah Johnson
The leadership workshop at Wright State University, which I had the privilege to attend, provided me with valuable insights into leadership. In an enjoyable manner, we were taught about decision making, problem solving and listening skills. We also learned about group dynamics, such as how to cooperate and resolved conflicts. Overall, I found it to be engaging and enlightening. I feel that those who took part will be much more prepared to be a leader.

Mariah Wright
I attended the OASC workshop this summer and I’m very glad I did. At the workshop we did a lot of activities where we had to work together as a group. Doing these activities helped me trust people more and helped me develop better leadership skills. Somewhere along the way I also learned how to do more things on my own. For example, answer questions without the help of others and contribute ideas that I believed would help the group. The workshop provided me with the chance to meet lifelong friends. The camp was a great experience and I plan to attend other OASC workshops in the future.

Brandi Zlatkind
My experience at the OASC summer workshop was life changing. I’ve never experienced anything like it in my life. It changed my views about people. I’ve learned how to be a good leader. This opportunity changed me in so many ways. I realize that you can’t judge anyone because your assumptions are always wrong. I became closer and more open to people at the camp because of learning how to work with individuals. The camp provided me with eye opening experience. I am so thankful that I had this unbelievable opportunity. I would recommend this camp to anyone who wants to improve his or her leadership skills.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1174Wed, 14 Sep 2011 PROJECT SAFE STARTS THE NEW YEAR WITH A SPLASH!

Project SAFE, Logan Hocking School District’s before and after care program, recently hosted a family event to kick off the new school year. Over 450 Project SAFE students and their families attended the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay on Saturday, August 27. Students have been receiving enrichment lessons on Australia since school began and were especially interested in visiting the Australia section of the zoo. After touring the zoo, many families enjoyed cooling off at Zoombezi Bay, which is the water park, located within the zoo.

Each month a theme is selected and enrichment lessons are taught to the students. Families are invited to attend a cultural event that culminates the lessons that have been learned. These field trips are made possible by a 21st Century Grant funded through the Ohio Department of Education.

For more information on how to become a member of Project SAFE, contact Wendy Cook at 385-8517 x 2713.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1175Mon, 26 Sep 2011http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1176Mon, 26 Sep 2011 Logan High School homecoming queen candidates are Alex Flowers, Danielle Halley, Candice Kilbarger, Sarah Hood, Kelly Geiger, Sharmaine Wilcox, Taylor Walker, Hannah Saunders, Cecilia Fleming, and Brooke Simons. The top five candidates will be announced this week and the queen will be crowned at the Friday, Oct. 7 varsity football game against Warren. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1177Mon, 26 Sep 2011 Nothing can end hunger in Ohio. At least, that’s the Southeastern Ohio Food Bank’s new campaign to raise money to help feed hungry families, and students at Chieftain Elementary have decided to help.

The Nothing Campaign — led by the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks (OASHF), Charter One and the state’s regional food banks — is designed to sharply make the point that “nothing” is what many families have to eat. To drive the point home, cans of “Nothing” are being sold throughout the state.

“We have these cans and they are cans of nothing. We sell them for $3 a piece; each one feeds 12 families,” Chieftain Elementary Principal Colleen Hockman said. “We are trying to get to those kids and their families that can donate. We set a goal of 300. For every can we get, we stack them in a glass case so the kids can see how many they raised.” A big poster on display shows students how much more money they need to reach their goal and how many families they can feed with each increment.

“We’re up to feeding about 900 families,” Hockman said. The students have sold 118 cans; their deadline is Sept. 30. Three hundred cans would provide about 3,600 meals.

Chieftain Elementary heard about the Nothing Campaign from a local 4-H club that is also participating.

“We are very happy to have help from the students and staff at Chieftain Elementary and the members of the Chieftain Lads and Lassies 4-H Club as they join in the fight against hunger,” said Tina Hall, Hocking Athens Perry Community Action food bank manager.

Hockman said the elementary school usually participates in about two fundraisers a year, such as Pennies for Patients.

“This year, we decided ‘let’s keep it local,’ ” she said.

All proceeds will provide food for the hungry in southeastern Ohio.

In Ohio, 16.4 percent of households are considered food insecure and 6.6 percent are considered to have very low food security.

Nationally in 2010, more than 32.6 million adults and 16.2 million children faced a daily risk of hunger. Over the past three months, nearly two million Ohioans were served throughout the emergency food network, with 35 percent of those being children and 14 percent adults over the age of 60. The OASHF and its member food banks distributed 135 million pounds of food during 2010.

With this increase in demand, Ohio’s emergency food assistance networks, including Southeastern Ohio Food Bank, are collaborating to fight hunger through the Nothing Campaign. The campaign coincides with Hunger Action Month during the month of September.

Cans are currently available at the Southeastern Ohio Food Bank for a $3 donation. For every dollar contributed to the Nothing Campaign, food banks in Ohio can provide four meals. Patrons can maximize their contributions by filling the cans with donations and returning them to the Southeastern Ohio Food Bank.

In addition to buying cans, individuals also can become involved by making online contributions at www.Nothing.org, or donating $10 by texting FOODBANK to 85944 from a mobile phone. Donations also can be made at www.hapcap.org . For more information about Hunger Action Month, visit www.hungeractionmonth.org .
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1178Mon, 26 Sep 2011 The annual "Fall Festival of Bands" will be held at 6:00 pm this Saturday, October 1st, at Chieftain Stadium. There will be 11 marching bands. Admission is $5.00, with children 5 years of age and under free. All proceeds benefit the Marching Chieftain's performance at Disney World this Spring.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1179Wed, 28 Sep 2011 American Electric Power representative Anthony DeBord presented the Logan-Hocking School District with a rebate check for more than $80,000 on Monday. “We’re committed to energy efficiency and promoting that to our customers,” DeBord said. The school district is taking advantage of several different AEP energy incentives and energy efficient upgrades that resulted in the savings. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1180Wed, 28 Sep 2011
You can also CLICK HERE to report a bully.

Definition of Bullying - Any intentional, persistent and repetitive written, verbal, graphic, electronically transmitted, or physical act that a student or group of students exhibits toward another student and behavior both: a) causes mental or physical harm to the other student; AND b) is sufficiently severe that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for the victim.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=810Fri, 30 Sep 2011
The phone numbers called by the calling system are the ones listed as "student lives with" in our student information system. If you wish to change or update phone numbers listed or called by this system, please contact the district's Technology Office at 740-385-9329 between 7am and 3pm.

Text message emergency announcements are made via our Twitter feed. You do not need a Twitter account to receive these text message alerts, just a cell phone with a text message plan. To start receiving School Cancellation text messages, send a text message saying follow lh_emergency to 40404. For more details about this and other Twitter feeds available, click the Twitter link at the bottom right corner of our website.

Details and FAQs about the Automated Calling System
Our system will call parents/guardians and staff in the event of a school closure, delay or early release due to inclement weather or other calamity. The system can call up to three phone numbers per family.

The student numbers that will be called are the phone numbers in the Student Information System that are designated by the category, “student lives with”. Students with siblings in school will receive only one set of calls per family. Should families wish to change or update their phone numbers, please call the district's Technology Office at 740-385-9329.

The automated calling system will begin calling families no earlier than 5:00am for days when school is closed or on a 2-hour delay. For other emergency notifications, the system immediately, and usually can complete all calls within 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do you have to start the calls so early?
A: The first student bus pickup is at 5:40am, and it takes about 30 minutes to complete the call job. To make sure everyone gets the announcement, we need to start the call job early.

Q: My child is in elementary school and doesn't get picked up until much later. Can't you have two call jobs, one for middle & high school, then one for elementary schools?
A: Sorry, but this would make for even more calls (up to six per house) to homes with students at both levels. Also, many parents may need to make child care arrangements prior to heading off to work in the morning.

Q: Why are you calling both the home phone AND parent cell phones? This makes 3 calls at our house in the morning with the same message.
A: We must use the same calling list to make emergency announcements that happen during the day. This includes early dismissals, electrical power outages, etc. If we only have home phone numbers on the list and no one is at home for a call during the school day, then the message won't get through.

Q: I still don't want three calls in the morning. Can't you just call one cell phone for all announcements and remove the other numbers from the list?
A: Yes. Contact the district's Technology Department with this request by calling 385-9329.

Q: I would prefer a text message to my cell for these kinds of announcements. Can you stop calling all my phone numbers and send me a text instead?
A: Yes. Contact the Tech Dept to remove phone numbers from the calling list, then signup for Text Message Alerts from Twitter by using the link above.

Q: Where can I find more information about the district weather plans?
A: These plans are available at the following link, and include limited bus routes, delay starting times, and early release times.
•District Inclement Weather Plans
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1181Fri, 30 Sep 2011 Sixteen members of the Chief Logan FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter, along with advisor Andrew DeLong, went to Carrollton, Ohio, to participate in the 2011 summer FFA camp. Members participated in activities such as waterfront carnival, sports tournaments, leadership activities, line dancing, rifle, shotgun and archery, camp creed, debate, team build- ing, canoeing, motor boating, kayaking, morning walks/ runs and polar bear swims, as well as other activities.

Ohio FFA camp is located in Northeastern Ohio in Carrollton County. Sitting on the banks of Leesville Lake, it offers nature and conservation surroundings.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1182Mon, 03 Oct 2011
Cost is $20 for driver and $10 for passenger. There will be a 50/50 drawing, gift certificates, breakfast and lunch at LHS, and T-shirts for the first 100 riders.

Contact Mike Kindinger with questions at pfloyd325@roadrunner.com.

For a flyer of the event Click Here.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1183Mon, 03 Oct 2011
Last school year, these organizations — Central Elementary PTO, Chieftain Elementary PTO, Green Elementary PTO, Hocking Hills Elementary PTO, Union Furnace Elementary PTO, Logan-Hocking Middle School PTO, Academic Cooperative for Excellence in Education (ACE), Chieftain Athletic Boosters and Logan Band Boosters — contributed more than $156,000 to provide additional support and opportunities to students and staff in academics, extra-curricular activities and athletic programs. Many of the items, equipment and opportunities these organizations provide cannot be funded by the district due to the limited availability of funds.

“When people ask me how Logan-Hocking has been able to operate so well financially over the years, I tell them there are many reasons. One of the main reasons being our great community support,” LHSD Treasurer Paul Shaw said. “It’s been 30 years since we last asked for operating funds.” PTO groups, which consist of parents, grandparents and staff members, come together to raise funds that are used for supplemental classroom materials, reading books, field trips, classroom and playground equipment, reading incentives, student awards and recognitions, student assemblies, snacks during testing week and much more.

This past year, Chieftain Elementary PTO helped provide a shelter house with picnic tables to allow students a place to get out of the sun during recess and enable teachers to have classes outside for special projects. The Middle School PTO assisted with a parent pow-wow developed to help incoming fifth-graders become familiar with the school’s layout and procedures. Union Furnace Elementary PTO helped purchase a laminating machine.

“ ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ Our teachers do a superb job educating our children in the classroom; however, parental involvement is necessary in order to provide a complete education. PTOs are a prime example of how our parents get involved and make such a vital impact on the daily educational lives of our children. They provide not only additional monetary support, but also material and physical support for our teachers. We as a board cannot express enough appreciation for the jobs that these parents perform,” emphasized Dr. Scott Anzalone, president of the Logan-Hocking Board of Education.

Last year’s total PTO contributions include: Central, $7,600; Chieftain, $13,200; Green, $6,500; Hocking Hills, $7,200; Union Furnace, $7,000 and Logan-Hocking Middle School, $11,600.

In addition to PTOs, booster clubs generally provide additional funds for specific areas such as band, choir and athletics. Their support offers students opportunities to show off their talents in other venues such as statewide contests, parades and on the athletic fields as well as provide uniforms and equipment to enhance the programs.

For example, last year ACE — the academic booster organization that supports and promotes academic excellence districtwide — awarded mini-grants to district employees for the promotion of excellence in the classroom and helped fund the high school renaissance cards. Chieftain Athletic Boosters purchased a basketball shooting machine, conditioning equipment and an ice machine and Logan Band Boosters helped purchase uniform accessories and the marching band’s trip to Disney.

Last year’s total booster contributions include: ACE, $12,800; Chieftain Athletic Boosters, $30,000 and Logan Band Boosters, $55,600. Booster organizations also offer student scholarships.

“Many of the people in these organizations are not able to volunteer in the schools during the day because of their job or for other reasons. But they give of their time, talent and treasure to support their children through these wonderful organizations. And for this we are truly grateful,” Shaw said.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1184Mon, 03 Oct 2011 Project SAFE, a before and after care program for Logan-Hocking Schools, jump starts the new school year with a two-part activity at Logan-Hocking Middle School Friday. Middle-schoolers were given a special end-of-the-day treat when the Sports Team showed off its skills in the gymnasium. Later in the evening, the BMXers were back to perform for the children and their families enrolled in Project SAFE. For more information on Project SAFE activities, please visit the Logan-Hocking School District Web site. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1185Tue, 04 Oct 2011
The policy was adopted in 1987, re-adopted in 2003 and updated during September’s school board meeting.

“It specifically addresses that teachers will teach subject areas that conform to state content standards and the district’s adopted course of study and that teachers’ speech in the classroom may be restricted by the school board,” Director of Curriculum and Instruction Jeff Daubenmire said. Before the amendment, the policy tasked teachers only with intellectual honesty, relying on teachers to prevent their viewpoints from interfering with the facts. The change in the policy wording was recommended by the Ohio School Boards Association.

“We’ve been doing a lot with changing curriculum with the state adopting new national standards; we just wanted to reiterate that our policy encourages teachers to be creative, but we have standards with what we teach,” Daubenmire said. “We want diversity; some teachers have really great strengths. At the same time, the board and administration agree on a set of instruction based on state standards to be taught to students.”

The policy, in its entirety states: “Public education in a pluralistic society must strive to present, as objectively as possible, varied events, activities and perceptions reflected in history, literature and other sources of humanity’s thought and expression. A major goal of education in a free society is to develop persons who can think critically, understand their culture, live compassionately with others, make sound decisions and live with the consequences of their judgment. Because points of view differ and biases exist, students must have access to materials which express this diversity of perspective.

“It is the responsibility of the teacher to make certain that such access to materials presenting various sides of an issue is available. Teachers must take into account the age and relative maturity of their students and the need for guidance and help in studying issues and arriving at balanced views.

“The right of teachers to teach certain subjects or to employ certain teaching methods may be restricted by the board of education where such subjects or methods are deemed by the board and/or district administrators to be educationally unsound, inappropriate for the age or maturity level of the students, or irrelevant to any valid educational objective. All instruction must conform to state academic content standards and the district’s adopted courses of study. The right to free speech protected by the First Amendment does not extend to the in-class curricular speech of teachers made pursuant to their official duties. Accordingly, teacher speech in the classroom may be subject to reasonable controls as to appropriateness.”]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1186Wed, 05 Oct 2011 The final five Logan High School homecoming queen candidates are Brooke Simons, Cecilia Fleming, Sharmaine Wilcox, Candice Kilbarger and Taylor Walker. One of these ladies will be crowned queen at the homecoming football game on Oct. 7. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1187Mon, 10 Oct 2011 Candice Kilbarger was crowned Logan High School Homecoming Queen at last night’s game against Warren Local. Kilbarger is a member of National Honor Society, Vice President for the senior class and serves as co-captain of the soccer team. Thanking God, her family and friends as well as the student body, she added, “This means so much to me.” She is the daughter of Tony and Marie Kilbarger. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1188Mon, 10 Oct 2011
Head coach Bryan Bownes called the Logan-Hocking Middle School Archery Team’s win “phenomenal” shortly after learning they had scored 3,319 points — a full 31 points ahead of the second place winner, Eastside Middle School in Kentucky, who earned just two points more than Caudill Middle School in Kentucky, who came in third.

“I am very proud to be part of a great program and coach such great kids,” Bownes said. “The kids have worked so hard to bring the program to the level in which they finished as world champions. What an accomplishment.” The team of 23 archers began its journey after placing first at the Ohio State NASP tournament in Columbus earlier this year. When it traveled to Louisville, Ky., for the national tournament in May, the team placed third, which automatically qualified it for the world tournament this weekend.

Two individual archers from Logan were honored for their placement in the top five — Dylan Crabtree who placed fifth, and Ciara Cox who placed fourth.

“They did an awesome job,” Bownes continued. “To come this far and finish with a win like this — it’s just phenomenal.”

“The compliments from coaches and other students are a direct reflection of the good character of the kids in our program,” added David Sheets, assistant coach.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1189Fri, 14 Oct 2011 The Chief Logan FFA Soils Team placed first in the state finals Urban Soils career development event on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Ohio FFA has 10 districts throughout the state. Each district sent its top five teams based on that district elimination contest held earlier this fall.

The Chief Logan team was led by senior Mariah Moss, senior Rob Meyer, sophomore Mikala Rooker, and senior Quinn Hosler.

The urban land and soil judging CDE is an educational activity designed as a practical method of teaching students to evaluate land and soil to determine its potential use for urban, home site, and other non-farm uses. The soil pits and surrounding areas are evaluated on the following basis: slope, landform, and their limitations which include flood hazard, soils stability, texture, depth to seasonal high water table, depth to bedrock, and overall rating for the land use.

FFA members are required to take a written general knowledge exam, as well as a soil survey exam.

Moss not only led the team at the event, she was the number one placing individual in the state.

The team earned the right to represent Ohio next spring at the national contest in Oklahoma. Logan FFA was followed by the Adena, Licking Valley, Hardin Northern and Norwayne FFA chapters to round out the top five teams.

Saturday’s contest was held in Pickaway County on the Clagg Family Farm, Stoutsville Pike, east of Circleville. This is an annual event and rotates throughout various central Ohio counties each year.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1190Mon, 17 Oct 2011 Logan-Hocking School District Superintendent Steve Stirn presented Logan High School with the plaque for being “excellent” on the state report card. Stirn said he is proud of the hard work and focus of LHS students this past year, as well as the previous five years that Logan High School has been rated “excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1194Thu, 20 Oct 2011 Six students form the Logan-Hocking Schools had work selected for the Susan Faulkner Fine Arts Exhibition and Auction that took place at the Ohio Association for Gifted Children’s (OAGC) annual fall conference on October 16-18. The display of 24 pieces included work from students from all over Ohio.

The student pieces were selected from a field of over 60 pieces submitted for consideration. The pieces were judged on multiple criteria including level of skill for age of the student, interesting use of media and suitability for public display. The auction is a silent auction where conference participants bid on the artwork throughout the multiday event. Each piece is sold to the highest bidder with student artists receiving half the proceeds and the other half going to the OAGC Scholarship Fund.

The student artists from the Logan-Hocking Schools include:

Matthew Cobel- Hocking Hills Elementary- “Hidden in the Grass”
Tanner Conley- Logan-Hocking Middle School- “Grandma’s Flowers”
Stephanie Hayden- Logan High School- “Soul Train”
Riley Hynus- Logan-Hocking Middle School- “Indian Bug”
Kelly Kollmer- Logan-Hocking Middle School- “Warrior Cat”
Ruth Zheng- Logan-Hocking Middle School- “Lantern Falls”
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1195Tue, 25 Oct 2011 The Logan-Hocking School District has saved approximately $185,000 in energy costs in its first year since contracting with Energy Education, a Texas-based company that builds customized energy conservation programs.

Tamara Smith, the district’s energy education specialist, gave the school board the first update on the energy conservation program at its meeting Monday. The school board approved the program in September of 2010 and hired Smith — also a Logan-Hocking Middle School science teacher — in December of 2010.

The program’s primary focus is to ensure the comfort and safety of school children while maintaining energy efficiency, Smith said. Two ways the district is able to accomplish that is by coordinating run times with facility use and eliminating wasted energy. “We’ve seen positive habits form as a result of reducing energy consumption,” Smith said.

As part of her job, Smith audits each building in the district 10 to 15 times per week during different hours to ensure each is running efficiently. She checks the meters and energy bills for any errors or overcharges, and creates a climate of conservation where everyone takes responsibility for their energy use.

She also investigates rebate and grant programs, and is working to get the district Energy Star rated. Software is used to track energy usage. The data is kept local and open to the public.

From February to August of this year, the district was able to reduce its electric consumption by 4 percent. This saved more than 1.6 million kilowatt hours of electricity or approximately $160,892. For a similar time period in 2010, the district used 5.013 million kilowatt hours of electricity. Expected usage for February to August was projected to be 4.931 kWh, but actual usage was 3.384 kWh.

Natural gas costs went up 6 percent over the same time period (approximately $16,949), more than the expected usage. Paul Hamman of Energy Education said this could be due to the exceptionally cold end of 2011’s winter months, but he will know more as the program enters its second winter.

“It’s not just turning off the lights and shutting off computers, it’s making sure mechanical systems are running properly. A lot of people go into making this successful,” Smith said. “We still have a ways to go; there are still areas that can be improved.”

The district saw most of its energy reduction after school hours and in summer months, while students were away from school. Smith expects to reap similar savings during holiday breaks and staff development days.

“You’ve done a good job in this district,” Hamman said.

LHSD Treasurer Paul Shaw echoed Hamman’s sentiment.

“From top to bottom, it’s really paid off,” he said. Shaw noted that the savings so far could equate to the yearly cost of staffing three teachers.

The district’s energy savings also have reaped environmental benefits. So far, the district’s savings equate to preventing 1,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, removing 179 automobiles from highways for an entire year or planting and growing 25,566 tree seedlings for 10 years.

In other news, the Logan-Hocking School Board took the following actions at its Monday meeting:

• Proclaimed the week of November 13-19, 2011, as American Education Week in the Logan-Hocking Local School District.

• Commended the LHSD Transportation Department for working diligently to ensure the safety of students as they travel to and from school and school-related events in honor of National School Bus Safety Week.

• Approved the contract for administrators and central office staff which reflects the same terms set forth in the teacher agreement for the years 2012-2015 (not including the superintendent or treasurer).

• Made a resolution to send a letter in opposition of House Bill 136 to the Ohio House of Representatives.

• Entered into a service contract to provide attendant/transporter services for handicapped students. This contract is to be in effect only the days these students are in attendance during the 2011-2012 school year.

• Entered into a contract with the Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Public Transit Program to provide transportation for students in the Logan-Hocking Local School District. This contract will be in effect for the 2011-2012 school year.

• Entered into an agreement with the American Red Cross for the use of the Logan-Hocking Middle School as an emergency shelter during a disaster.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1196Wed, 26 Oct 2011 After winning the Ohio FFA Forestry Career Development Event on Oct. 1, Chief Logan FFA advanced to the national event, where they finished second in the nation. The National Contest was held in Indianapolis, Ind. during the 84th National FFA Convention, held Oct. 19 to 22. Thirty-seven states sent their top teams to compete in this event.

Senior Kayla Starlin, daughter of Pam and Dave Starlin of Logan, placed fifth individually, followed by senior Rob Meyer, son of Kathy and Kevin Meyer of Rockbridge, placing seventh. Both students were granted a $1,000 scholarship for their efforts.

Senior Quinn Hosler, son of Lisa and Pat Hosler of Logan, placed 19th and junior McKenzie Hill, daughter of Peggy and David Hill of Rockbridge, placed 28th out of 148 contestants.

Second place is the highest any forestry team from Ohio has ever placed in the national event.

Team leader Kayla Starlin said, “This goes to prove that when you have goals and are willing to work hard toward those goals, good things will happen.”

The contest was held at the Fort Harrison State Park, east of Indianapolis, Ind. Members were tested by general forest knowledge exams, tree specie and forest equipment identification, forest products, orienteering, forest inventory and timber stand improvement practicums. Each member also was interviewed on a variety of current forest industry issues. The team also had a group activity where all members must work on various forestry activities together. The written exam was held on Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Advisor Andrew Delong said, “The team worked extremely hard on Thursday, despite the weather conditions. The high temperature was 46 degrees, with continuous rain and windy conditions throughout the day.”

Missouri won the event, followed by Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Georgia. Ohio was only nine points behind Missouri and 74 points ahead of Texas.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1198Wed, 26 Oct 2011
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Sarah Starner, a local hero in the eyes of people from Logan, passed away from Leukemia this fall at the age of 20. Her cousin, Hannah Schrader, was on the volleyball team. In an attempt to help their hurting friend, the 8th grade volleyball team wanted to have a moment of silence for Hannah in remembrance of her cousin during a game during the season.

What started out small, turned into a huge event called, "Beauties Vs. Beasts: Volley 4 Leukemia," in which the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams played the 7th and 8th grade football teams in volleyball to raise money for the Sarah Starner Foundation. Two youth volleyball teams also played against one another in a match.

Hannah gave a speech commemorating her cousin's fight stating, "Many of us wake up in the morning, fix our hair, do our make-up then grab food and run out to the bus. Imagine waking up in the morning and having to fix your wig, sort out all of your medication and hope your immune system is strong enough to even go to school...The many things we take for granted were a challenge for Sarah, but it NEVER stopped her. Sarah was my cousin, but was like my big sister, who I never thought of as having an illness. I will forever love and respect her for all of her accomplishments. We are here tonight to have fun, but also to raise money for Sarah's Foundation. Let's give it up for all that Sarah did for us."

Approximately $1,600 was raised from this event. T-shirts are still available to purchase. If anyone has any questions, or would like to order a t-shirt, they can contact Jen Branstetter at jbranstetter@lhsd.k12.oh.us.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1200Fri, 28 Oct 2011 The Logan-Hocking School District was recently recognized as an Ohio Association for Gifted Children Promising Practice District. The district was nominated by Rebecca Osburn, Green Elementary principal and district enrichment coordinator. The district was selected for its advancements in Talented and Gifted education (TAG) including taking it from a once-a-week program to five days a week.

Pictured are Logan-Hocking School Board President Scott Anzalone, TAG student Max Burns and Rebecca Osburn.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1201Fri, 28 Oct 2011 Quinn Hosler and Kris Cummings recently were recognized by the Logan-Hocking School Board for being named National Merit Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2012 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2012 competition by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship QualifyingTest.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1197Mon, 31 Oct 2011 Flyers will be distributed to all students in the Logan-Hocking School District and can also be found at all school buildings and attached to this news article. For additional information regarding this event, please contact Kim Walker, A.C.E. treasurer, at Logan–Hocking Middle School, 385-8764, Extension 2618.


]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1203Mon, 31 Oct 2011 Recently Chieftain Elementary was awarded their Plaque of Excellent with Distinction from Superintendent, Stephen Stirn, and school board member Corby Leach.

The children were all present at the assembly and became quite excited when Mr. Stirn promised them all ice cream for their great accomplishment.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1204Tue, 01 Nov 2011 The Logan High School Key Club has started a new school year by looking for opportunities for students to volunteer or contribute within the community.

The Key Club — the student-affiliated group of the local Kiwanis — has been in existence for at least 20 years at LHS. This year’s group, 75 members strong, already has donated hours to the Hocking County Fair and Empty Bowls, donated candy to the high school Halloween costume contest and has sold shopping passes obtained from River Valley Mall in Lancaster as a way to raise money to donate $300 to the Sarah Starner Scholarship, which others can contribute to by donating to the cause at The Citizens Bank of Logan.

“We’re a community organization for kids who want volunteer experience, to get volunteer hours for graduation requirements, or for those who want to make contacts in the community,” new Key Club adviser Sandy Largent said. “This club is for students who want to help out and be giving in some way.” Currently, the group is collecting books to give to the Head Start of Logan.

“I met with officers and presented [volunteer] ideas and they added to it. One of my ideas included going to Head Start and reading to kids. The club knew Kiwanis buys books for the students, but we thought if we could get some donated that would be great,” Largent said.

In addition to the $500 Kiwanis donates for the purchase of Head Start books, the Key Club has collected more than 100 books.

“We’re asking for books at school and from the community; we’re hoping to get 20 to 30 more books,” Largent said. “Our intention is that the children at Head Start can take these books home.”

Anyone who wishes to do so may drop off new or gently used books appropriate for children ages 2 to 5 at Logan High School until Nov. 17.

In addition to the book collection, the group has five activities planned from October through January, including volunteering at the food pantry in December and sponsoring the high school’s formal winter dance in January.

Largent said the high school has not previously held a winter formal because of budget constraints. Admission will be $2 with an item to be donated to needy children after the Christmas season.

Some Key Club members also will be attending a leadership meeting in November to help with presentation skills.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1205Tue, 01 Nov 2011 A recent financial audit of the Logan-Hocking Local School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Logan-Hocking Local School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

“While a school district’s primary concern is its students, it must also remain accountable to its taxpayers,” Auditor Yost said. “Accurate record-keeping is clearly a priority for the Logan-Hocking Local Schools, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”

The Auditor of State Award with Distinction is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report:

• The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);

• The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;

• The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to: ethics referrals; questioned costs less than $10,000; lack of timely report submission; reconciliation; failure to obtain a timely Single Audit; findings for recovery less than $100; or public meetings or public records.

The Auditor of State’s office, one of five independently elected offices in Ohio, is responsible for auditing more than 5,600 state and local government agencies. Under the direction of Auditor Dave Yost, the office also provides financial services to local governments, investigates and prevents fraud in public agencies and promotes transparency in government.

Tim Kraft of the Auditor of State’s Office said the Auditor of State Award with Distinction is not given very often. Of the 5,600 audits they do each year, only 20 of these awards were given last year, and only three in all of southeast Ohio.

Pictured are (from left): Karen Walton, Cathy Kerns, Paul Shaw (treasurer), Tim Kraft (of David Yost’s office), Cindy Spangler and Brenda Gillespie. Not pictured is Gina D’Andrea (retired).]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1206Wed, 02 Nov 2011 The Logan High School Marching Chieftains, under the direction of Jeff North, assisted by Pam Price, Ben Wright, and Tom Romine, will be presenting a “Season in Review” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the Jim Myers Gymnasium at Logan High School.

Pre-game tunes to be performed include “Fanfare,” “March America,” “Washington Post,” “Star Spangled Banner,” “On Wisconsin,” “Western State,” the “Logan High School Fight Song” arranged by Al Horsky and Auld Lang Syne.

Music and dance routines to four half-time shows will also be presented. Music for this segment includes: “Half of My Heart,” “California Girls,” “Calling All Angels,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” “Let It Be/Hey Jude,” “Disco Montage,” “The Final Countdown,” “Let’s Groove” and “Don’t Want to Miss A Thing.” The Marching Chiefs will also perform “Across The Field,” “Hang On Sloopy,” “Ain’t Been Good,” “Cheer” and “Taps” which are all selections from the post-game show.

There is no admission charge to the event.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1207Wed, 02 Nov 2011 The Logan High School Instrumental Music Department will be holding their annual membership drive on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Middle school and senior high bandsmen will be covering the entire county offering individual membership cards for a $1 donation, which enables an individual to become a band booster.

Middle school bandsmen can be identified by a card worn on the front of their jacket, which states they are members of the Logan-Hocking Middle School Band. Senior bandsmen will be in uniform.

Bandsmen will also be stationed at various businesses and financial institutions. Funds raised during the drive will be used to purchase equipment.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1209Thu, 03 Nov 2011 Chieftain Elementary teachers were treated to cookies, fruit and $1000.00 worth of Wal-Mart Cards from the Logan Wal-Mart on Monday, October 31st. Wal-Mart assistant store manager, Dave Driscoll, awarded ten lucky teachers with 100 dollar gift cards to purchase items that will benefit their classrooms. It was a great way to start the week. Thank you to Wal-Mart for their generosity and their continuing support of education in the Logan Hocking Local School District. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1210Fri, 04 Nov 2011 Logan High School will be hosting a college fair from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. Parents and students grade 9 through 12 are encouraged to attend the college fair.

Representatives from Ohio University, Marietta College, University of Rio Grande, Muskingum College, Ohio University/Lancaster, Hocking College, University of Findlay, DeVry University, Columbus State Community College, Ohio Christian College, Ohio Dominican University, Otterbein College, Tri County Adult Career Center, Urbana University and University of Northwestern Ohio will be in attendance. Brighten Your Future will also be there to explain how to apply for their grants.


The purpose of a college fair is for students and parents to learn about the college process. Students and parents will have the opportunity to have several of their questions answered. For example: What courses need to be taken while in high school? What majors are offered at various colleges and universities? What types of scholarships are available and how does one apply for them? What kind of SAT or ACT scores are needed for admission and scholarships?

For more information concerning the college fair, parents and students should feel free to contact their guidance counselor at 385-2069, extension 3. Jim Roush is the guidance counselor for students with the last name A through G. Kathy Mara is the guidance counselor for students with the last name H through Q, and Kimberly Norway is the guidance counselor for the students with name R through Z.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1211Tue, 08 Nov 2011 Due to increasing numbers of students riding school buses, Logan High School can no longer provide bus passes to students wishing to ride another bus. Very often buses are at, or near, their capacity. Additional students cause safety concerns and can put buses over their maximum capacity. Emergencies will be considered and must have approval from a High School Principal before a pass can be written. If you have an emergency, contact Logan High School and ask to speak to a principal.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1193Wed, 16 Nov 2011 Tickets are $5 and on sale now in the Logan High School office, and will also be available at the door.

Show times are as follows:
November 19th, 7:30 pm
November 20th, 2:00 pm, with the Special Mad Tea Party with the cast at 1:00 pm.
Tickets for the tea party are $10, and include your ticket to the 2:00 show.

Please consider sponsoring a student at whatever level you might be comfortable. Funds collected for the Supporter Page go to pay for supplies for the show, such as props, fabric, makeup, advertising and the like. Click Here for the Patron Form.

Please check out our Company List so you might see which current or former students are involved with our production of Alice in Wonderland.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1212Wed, 16 Nov 2011In order to compete, students had to be in the top 10% of their class and receive a recommendation from their chemistry teacher. The top prize at stake was $200 in cash and a full tuition scholarship to attend Ohio University.

The two students, Kris Cummings and Taylor Reichling, represented Logan well placing 5th and 6th respectively. Each student earned $50 in cash while Kris received a $1500 scholarship to OU and Taylor a $1200 scholarship to OU. While waiting for the tests to be graded, students, parents, and teachers got the opportunity to tour several chemistry labs and talk with professors about their current research.

"The outstanding performance by these young men is a tribute to their chemistry aptitude. I congratulate Kris, Taylor, the LHS Science Department and chemistry teacher Steve Carlson", stated Jim Robinson, LHS Principal.

]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1202Sun, 20 Nov 2011
Registration Form]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1213Mon, 21 Nov 2011 “My money sure doesn’t go very far. Paying for monthly expenses is expensive!”
“Boy, the more you learn, the more you earn!”

Those were some of the comments heard in the Transitions & Careers class Thursday, November 17 at Logan Middle School. Joyce Shriner and Sheila Meyers from the Ohio State University Extension Office presented the Real Money, Real World simulation program to 8th grade students who are learning about careers, the work world and money. Students randomly received a “job” and had to make ends meet based on the income earned and the number of children that were in their “family.” Seventeen members of the Logan community volunteered their time to man tables representing regular monthly demands on money. Volunteers advised students as they moved from table to table on how to better stretch their income but they found it wasn’t near as easy as they thought it would be. The simulation gave the eighth graders a window into the choices necessary to prepare for future financial security.
Thank you Joyce Shriner, Sheila Meyers and all the community volunteers for making this possible!
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1214Tue, 22 Nov 2011Financial Forecast: Challenges to Continue

Pledging to continue to provide financial forecasts that are current, consistent and credible, Logan-Hocking Local School District Treasurer/Chief Fiscal Officer Paul Shaw presented his most recent forecast to the Board of Education on Monday night. “The challenges we face today – decreasing or stagnant revenues, increasing costs – will continue in the next five years, and will place demands on the School District which we have not seen, to this degree, in the past”, commented Shaw. “The Board, administration, and staff are aware of the challenges, and have been and will continue to be ready to tackle them.” The most recent forecast was filed with the Ohio Department of Education on October 27, 2011.

For the year ended June 30, 2011 (FY 2011), the District operated in the black (revenues exceeded expenditures) to the extent of $992,244. Revenues of $33.6 million exceeded expenditures of $32.6 million. The District is forecasted to operate in the black again for the current year ($375,332); however, under the current assumptions, deficits (expenditures greater than revenues) are forecasted for the remaining four years. The deficits are smaller than projected last year at this time. The District had a carryover cash balance of $8.3 million at June 30, 2011 that can be used to absorb fiscal year deficits, if necessary, to the extent possible.

“This is exactly why we do financial forecasting. By looking at our past, and anticipating our future, we can do our best to adequately plan for the present and the future”, commented Treasurer Shaw. “We have a great spirit of cooperation in this School District.” The Board of Education, administration and the Logan Education Association (LEA) realized the need to implement austerity measures in an effort to mitigate potential job losses and help preserve education quality in the District. As such, the Board and the LEA recently ratified an agreement to freeze base wages and experience increases (steps) in FY 2013 and 2014. A 1.5% increase in base pay will take effect in FY 2015, along with the resumption of experience increases (steps). These actions have significantly reduced the levels of forecasted deficits. All recognize that continued spending restraint will need to be followed. Non personnel budgets have been frozen and are being managed prudently.

Local tax revenues for the next four years are estimated to remain relatively flat. State funding is forecasted to remain relatively flat as well. A new funding formula is anticipated to be released by Governor Kasich in 2012. It is not known what the impact on the School District will be. With the District receiving 62% of its funding from the State, it is very important that it monitor developments at the state level closely. The School District will receive one-time funding of $1.2 million in Federal Ed Jobs money in FY 2012.

The District continues to explore cost savings measures. For example, the employees of the District have agreed to reductions in health care benefits and are funding more of the premiums personally. The District continues its aggressive campaign to reduce utilities expense and to conserve resources. Administrative costs per pupil remain lower than similar districts and the state average. “As stewards for our communities’ resources, we will continue to work hard each and every day to be as efficient, economic and effective as we can be. It is hoped that with the information provided by the forecast, future decisions can continue to be made that are in the best interest of the students, staff, community and taxpayers.”
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Race Results]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1217Fri, 02 Dec 2011
The Logan-Hocking Middle School Drama class will present the Tale of Snow White on December 6th at 6:30 in the LHMS Theater. Donations will be accepted at the door.

This delightful comedy takes a comedic twist on the original story. Of course, the evil queen wants Snow White dead so she can be the fairest in the land. However, Snow White has the support of the seven dwarves, the villagers, the Prince Charming, the Combat Hero Prince and the Romantic Prince.

The ever so truthful mirror raps many of her retorts to the queen while the limerick making ladies-in-waiting watch the evil queen fail and fail again at her quest to eliminate the beautiful Snow White. Also, the DNR rep keeps finding fault with all of their use of the natural resources.

In addition to the night performance, the middle school cast of 29 students will entertain the middle school students with performances of the play by Barbara Lennon, which is produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services, Inc. Englewood, Colorado in two matinee performances on December 9th.

The cost is $1 per ticket. Tickets will go on sale December 5th. For more information, contact Kellie Hayden at LHMS.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1220Wed, 28 Dec 2011 Since that time, students enrolled in all grade levels of the woodworking program have thrived on doing just that. The concepts of “giving back” and taking control of the ability to leave a strong and positive legacy are concepts that the entire program is built upon.

This has developed into a reputation that the wood shop is proud to have. This reputation was the catalyst for the wood shop being asked 2 years ago to build a new judges’ bench for municipal court in downtown Logan. It has been a long time coming and a large number of students have been significant contributors to this project.

Three students who inherited the project this year and took it to fruition are Seniors Silas Decker, Garrett Mount and Seth Patterson. These three students have gone above and beyond to come in during free periods and even stay several hours after school on numerous days to complete the project. They painstakingly poured over every detail as if the bench would be their own.

On Saturday December 3rd, Silas, Garrett & Seth met up with Mr. Teti and Principal Jim Robinson to transport the bench from the High School Wood Shop to the Court House and complete the final installation. They were met by Judge John Wallace who was the initial Judge to commission the Wood Shop for the bench. As recent renovations to the courtroom come to a close, the judge’s bench is the centerpiece.

This is only one example of the projects that the wood shop has done to “give back.” In recent years, they have built: ping-pong tables and corn-hole sets for gym classes, oak football lockers that were installed in the new high school’s varsity locker room, numerous birdhouses for park projects and Project Safe After School programs, picnic tables for Chieftain Elementary’s new shelter house, many penny hockey sets that have been donated to elementary classes across the district, various school improvement projects and literally hundreds of turned ink pens for the national Turning for Troops project.

Mr. Teti introduced the Turning for Troops program 5 years ago. It is sponsored by WoodCraft, which is a woodworking material & equipment supplier for the woodworking program. WoodCraft is a national store and they select only elite woodworking programs and individuals to be involved in the Turning for Troops program. WoodCraft supplies the ink pen kits and LHS supplies the labor necessary to turn those kits into beautiful ink pens.

The pens are then returned to WoodCraft who packages them with stationery, treats and personalized notes from the students who made them. Then WoodCraft delivers them to soldiers defending our country abroad over the holidays. It is a heartwarming program to be involved in and Logan High School’s woodworking program is the only high school program in the state of Ohio that is continuously asked to be involved. This involvement is based on the quality of their turned pens and conscientious delivery by the necessary due dates.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1221Tue, 03 Jan 2012 During the month of November the school honored U.S. veterans and student gained a great appreciation for the men and women currently serving in the military. The response to the request for donations was wonderful and the school was able to collect $110, enough to purchase four kits. The school is pleased to be able to express our thanks to soldiers through this project.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1222Tue, 03 Jan 2012
Tickets can be purchased in advance during school lunches. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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Purpose of the spelling bee is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives.

Rachel Leffler, kindergarten teacher at Chieftain Elementary will serve as the pronouncer for this year’s competition. Spelling Bee coordinator is Lisa Van Horn Logan Hocking Middle School, Administrator. Judges will be Brenda Lemon, Logan High School library/media specialist and LEA President, Lisa Snider, Logan Hocking Middle School Administrative Assistant and Kim Walker, Counselor at Logan Hocking Middle School. The Logan Hocking Middle School Administration is a proud sponsor of this great event.

The Logan Hocking School District is sponsored by: Ohio University Scripps College of Communications spelling bee program. Once our winner has been determined, our school champion will have the opportunity to take an online test, Administered by Ohio University’s. The online test will consist of 50-words and must be taken between January 23–31, 2012. Up to 70 of the highest-scoring school champions will qualify for participation in the 2012 Ohio University Scripps College of Communication Regional Spelling Bee. The champion of the 2012 Ohio University Scripps College of Communication Regional Spelling Bee will represent the area at the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.,

The winner of the Logan Hocking Spelling Bee will receive a plaque and letter of congratulations from the school district awarded a the February board meeting.

5th Grade Spelling Bee Participants are Rachel Pierce, parents Kirk and Debra Pierce; Teylor Devore, parent Alison and Stephen Schrader; Jordan Justice, parents Brady and Lesley Justice; Nicole Clonch, parents Mark and Lee Clonch; Shyla Supper, parents Wes and Renee Supper; Libby Beckley, parents Nikkie and Jerry Beckley; Makayla Boysel, Parents Kim Howell and Joe Fisher; Caden Primmer, parents Lori and Jeff Primmer; Ryan Patton, parents Crystal and Jerry Patton; Emmalee Dicken, parents Jennifer and Shayne Dicken; Alternate-Geoffrey Perry, parents Julie Perry and Geoff Perry; Alternate-Grade McKee, parents Jerry and Terri McKee.

6th Grade Spelling Bee Participants are Brandon Dye, parents Laura Tackett and Jerry Elliott; Hannah Pinkstock, parents Angie and Tonie Pinkstock; Sam Riggs, parents Dan and Shelly Riggs; Jerrod Miller, parents Robert and Amy Miller; Colton Lonberger, parents Cherrie and Scott Lonberger; Kayla Young, parents Katrina and Steve Hubbard; Tanner Conley, parents Virgil and Jill Conley; Eddie Azlin, parents Wiona Dickens and Jerry Azlin; Russell Shirkey, parents Russell and Amanda Shirkey; Dana Woltz, parents Linda and John Woltz; Alternate-Kaleb Kibbey, parents Joe and Salecia Kibbey; Alternate-Jacob Williams, parents Mary and Kacy Williams.

7th Grade Spelling Bee Participants are Leigha Fleet, parents Bernadette Fleet and Timothy Fleet; Andrew Blake, parents Darren Blake and Angela Blake; Summer Acord, parents Tammy Acord and Mike Acord; Riley Kelch, parents Galen Kelch and Betsy Kelch; Trevor Jones, parents Michele and Paul Jones; Brian Anderson, parents Brian Anderson and Shannon Whitt; Jesse McLin, parents Ericka and James McLin; Samuel Carr, parents Robin and Rod Carr; Anthony Meyer, parents Tony and Christina Meyer; Shawn Speirs, parents Tabitha James and Shawn Speirs; Alternate-Isaiah Pickell, parents Christy and Scott Pickell; Alternate-Kylynn Forrest, parents Candy McKee and Johnothan Gambrel.

8th Grade Spelling Bee Participants are Bryce Combs, parent Carol Combs; Nathan Kudlapur, parents Katy and Prakash Kudlapur; Maddy Gallagan, parents Kelly and Kevin Gallagan; Morgan Cottrill, parents Michelle and Mark Claffey; Corder VanBibber, parents Jody and Tracy VanBibber; Kailyn Reedy, parents Tracy Wallace and Tony Byram; Michael Brendez; parent Michael Thurman; Jeffrey Mustard, parent Jeffrey Mustard, Sr.; Jayda Wion, parent CJ Williams; Austin Mullins, parents Christina Mullins and Steven Mullins.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1224Fri, 06 Jan 2012

The honor band, under the direction of Andrew Traxel, will perform this Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium located on the OU campus.

According to North, live auditions were held in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Cleveland. "Over 300 students auditioned with only 90 musicians selected for the honor band, " North said. "The selected musicians have the opportunity to work with the OU School of Music professors and other high school students from across the state. The weekend will be filled with extensive music rehearsals, which challenge the students' musical ability."

Crozier is the daughter of Glen and Annette Crozier; Wright is the daughter of Randy and Lanae Wright; and Bowersox is the daughter of Byron and Sue Bowersox. All three musicians are members of the marching, concert, symphonic, pep, and jazz bands and have participated in District XV Solo and Ensemble contest. In addition, they are members of the show band, 90 percent club, and stadium brass and are squad leaders. This will be the first year for all three students for participation in the Honor Band.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1225Tue, 17 Jan 2012 The top finishers in grades 5-8 include: Rory Gleeson, grade 8, 19/20; Jessica McLin, grade 7, 19/20; Haley Parker, grade 6, 18/20; Rachel Pierce, Caden Primmer, Shyla Supper, grade 5, 18/20. Additional high scoring students include Caitlyn Nixon and Sydney Brooks with 18/20, Billy Woltz with 16/20 and Riley Kelch, Jadyn Watkins, Skylar Champ, Morgan Daughtery and Austin Mullins with 15/20. These students are taught by Kellie Hayden (7/8) and Linda Hayward (5/6) as part of the Enrichment/Honors Language
Arts Program at the Middle School.

In addition, Max Burns from Green Elementary claimed the top spot in the elementary level challenge with 17/20. Isabella Ireton and Emily Dye each finished with 16/20. These students participate in the challenge as part of their work in Suzie Moncrief’s fourth-grade enrichment class.

The Word Masters Challenge is a national competition for students in grades 3-8 which encourages growth in vocabulary and verbal reasoning. Over 4,200 school teams, from 50 states, participated last year.

Unlike other language-arts contests, which emphasize grammar and punctuation, this competition addresses higher-level word-comprehension and logical abilities and helps students learn to think both analytically and metaphorically. The students will compete in two more Word Master Challenge meets later this school year.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1226Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Cost for tickets will be $2.00 each. You may purchase tickets in advance.

Students are asked to wear pink or red for the dance theme.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1227Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Boys 9th, Reserve and Varsity at Chillicothe will be made up on Tuesday, January 24th at Chillicothe.

Reserve and Varsity Girls with Gallia will be made up on Monday, February 6th at home.

Follow sports cancellation announcements using our Twitter Text Message Feed. Here's how: Send, FOLLOW LH_SPORTS to 40404]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1228Mon, 23 Jan 2012
It will be held at the St. John Social Hall from 12 Noon to 8:00 P.M. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for children, and includes Walleye fish, mac and cheese, potato wedges, cole slaw, dessert, and drink.

Please come out to support the Logan Marching Chieftains!

]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1229Fri, 27 Jan 2012 The writing contest winners were Elementary-Amber Bryant, Rachel Rayburn, Ryan Holcomb, Madi Leach, and Katelyn Mitchell; Middle School-Nathan Kudlapur, Grace Libben, and Bailey Brown; High School-Rachel Riggs, Ariana Smith, and Vashti Williams.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame were Sandy Helber, Donna Ogle, and Patty Snipes. The LEA also presented its Citizen for Education Award to Kathy Whalen. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1231Fri, 03 Feb 2012 Preschool Round-Up

Students must be 3 years old by 3/19/12, to be eligible to attend round-up.

The Logan-Hocking School District will be holding preschool screenings on Monday, March 19, 2012, for any child interested in participating in preschool for the 2012-2013 school year. The screenings will be held at Green Elementary School, 13495 Maysville Williams Road, Logan, Ohio. Screenings sessions will be held at 8:30, 11:30 and 1:00.

During screenings the child is taken through various stations by our preschool staff and observed. The parent is interviewed and will be asked to complete paperwork required for the pre-registration process.

The Logan-Hocking Preschool Program is tuition based program unless your child has a predetermined disability that would qualify them for an IEP. However, the district has received a grant through the Ohio Department of Education that is income based and tuition waivers are available for those families demonstrating the highest need. There is also assistance available through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for parents that are employed or attending school.

Each elementary school houses at least one or two preschool units. There are 4 or 5 day programs offered with the option of full or half day attendance. Bussing is available for students that attend within their designated attendance area.

If you have any questions or would like to make a screening appointment, please call
the preschool office at 385-8517, Kristy Walter, director, ext. 2734 or Wendy Cook, administrative assistant, ext. 2713. Space is limited, so please call soon to reserve a time.

]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1232Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Approximately 200 people took to the floor to perform to Taio Cruz’s hit, “Dynamite” during half time of the Logan Varsity Basketball game against the Gallipolis Blue Devils.

For more information about Project SAFE, contact Kristy Walter at 385-8517 ex. 2734.

To view the flash mob, go to youtube and type in Project SAFE flashmob.m4v.
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Current LHS seniors are reminded the FAFSA priority deadline for Ohio State University and Ohio University is February 15th. Parents and students needing help completing the FAFSA should attend College Goal Sunday at Hocking College at 2:00 p.m. on February 12th. College Financial Aid officers from area colleges will be there to help the FAFSA.

Parents and students need to bring the following information: Student’s IRS 1040 tax return and W2s, Parent’s IRS 1040 tax return and W2s, social security card and driver’s license, and any other Benefit and income information.

One may register at www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org or call 1-800-233-6734.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1233Wed, 08 Feb 2012 STOMP is a show that contains a unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy. Performers used several types of common household items to make music and rhythm that entertained over 475 students and their families from the Logan Hocking Schools.

This field trip culminates a month long study of dance and movement where children learned about many different types of music and dance numbers. Project SAFE is made possible through a 21st Century grant from the Ohio Department of Education.

To learn more about Project SAFE, contact Kristy Walter at 385-8517 x 2734 or visit the Logan Hocking School’s website.
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Registration will be held at the office of the District Registrar, 2019 East Front Street and will be done by appointment. To schedule an appointment for registration, please call Keri Kunkler, at 385-8517 ext. 2740.

Children will need to be present at the registration appointment. Children will be given the kindergarten assessment screening while the parents are completing the registration documents.

The following schedule will be observed for registration:

Central Elementary – April 9 - 13
Chieftain Elementary - April 16 - 20
Green Elementary - April 23 - 27
Hocking Hills Elementary - April 30 - May 4
Union Furnace Elementary - May 7 - 11

Hours are 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Parents will need to bring with them to registration their child’s birth certificate (original with seal), immunization record, proof of custody if it is applicable, proof of residency, the child’s social security card, and the parent’s photo I.D. Children CANNOT be registered without these documents.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1235Wed, 08 Feb 2012Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, March 26th at 8:00 A.M. at the Logan-Hocking School District Board Office located at 2019 East Front Street.

Students currently attending a building (other than the one serving their residence) through open enrollment need not reapply. Once accepted into the open enrollment program, students are treated as if the building to which they are assigned is their home school.

New applicants are considered on a first-come, first-served basis and class size limits apply in regards to acceptance or rejection of requests.

Please be mindful that it is the responsibility of parents to provide transportation if accepted into the program.

Questions regarding open enrollment may be directed to Keri Kunkler, District Registrar (385-8517, Ext. 2740).
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1236Thu, 09 Feb 2012

In this year’s case, a college freshman was accused of stealing prescription drugs while attending two real estate open houses and while visiting at the houses of two friends. The Defendant and his parents’ names were on a sign-in list at both of the open houses. Without a warrant, the Police Department subpoenaed and obtained defendant’s cell phone GPS records, then arrested him. Defendant filed a motion to suppress, claiming that the evidence was the result of an improper search and seizure that violated his 4th Amendment rights. The Prosecution argued that no 4th Amendment search took place with regards to his GPS records and that defendant waived his rights via the cell phone contract, which allowed the disclosure of such records upon a request from law enforcement.

The Logan team consisted of Katie Hosler and Nathan Wallace (assistant prosecutors), Dylan Blake and Bailey Simons (defense attorneys), Paige Ludwin (witness for the cell phone company), Laikyn Lovas (detective in the investigation), Kierstin Conaway (telecommunications engineer), Laurel Frasure (privacy rights advocate) and Brenna Gates (bailiff/timekeeper).

Legal advisors for the team were attorneys Jason Sarver and Kyle Henderson. Brett Seimer was the high school team’s faculty advisor.

In the morning session, the Logan team’s defense went first presenting their case against Pickerington’s Blue team. Dylan Blake, a returning member from last year’s district winning team, was awarded the Best Attorney Award. Kierstin Conaway, a freshman at LHS, was awarded the Best Witness Award. In the afternoon session, the team’s prosecution presented their arguments against Pickerington’s Red team. Paige Ludwin, a third year participant in the program, was awarded the Best Witness Award. Overall, Logan placed a very close second in the competition while Pickerington’s Red Team advanced to the Regional Competition.

After having coached the team for the last four years, Attorney Jason Sarver stated, “we have had such great support for this program that we have come to expect success from our students. They did great this year. Despite having five freshmen on this team, we won three of the four available awards. Hopefully, these freshmen stick around so that we can advance beyond the District Competition for the next three years.” Attorney Sarver thanked Attorney Kyle Henderson and Brett Seimer for their support for the program as well as the other local volunteers who took time out of their busy schedule to support this annual event.

Jason Sarver acknowledged, “we are even seeing some of these students return to Hocking County as applicants to take the Bar Exam to become real attorneys. All of them reflect fondly on their experiences in their high school mock trial programs.”
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1237Fri, 10 Feb 2012

During the two-day conference, three best practice awards were given in the following areas: Core Subject Area, Student Enrichment and Parent/Family Engagement.

Project SAFE, Logan Hocking School District’s before and after care program, received a bronze medal in the category of Parent and Family Engagement. This award was given to recognize the success of the monthly thematic units which culminate in a family engagement activity.
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1238Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Money collected for concert tickets goes back to band students for music, supplies, equipment, etc. Money collected for the dinner will help send the High School Band to Disney in 2012.

Director of Bands is Jeff North and is assisted by Pam Price, Ben Wright, and Tom Romine. The Seventh Grade Band will open the concert with “The Marchman” by Robert W. Smith, “Alpha Overture” by John Edmondson, “Queenwood Overture” by Anne McGinty, and "Corps of Discovery" by William Owens.

The Eighth Grade Band will perform “Aztec Fire” by Jay Bocook, “Pachelbel's Canon” by Johann Pachelbel, "Black Diamond" by Robert Longfield, and “Hey, Soul Sister” arranged by James Kazik.

The Senior High Concert Band will perform “March Royale” by John Dupuis, “Proclamtions” by Rob Romeyn and “The Gathering of the Ranks at Hebron” by David Holsinger.

Upcoming events for the Instrumental Music Department include Organizational Meeting for the Disney Trip on March 12, 7 p.m.; District 15 Band Competition for Senior High Band on March 16-17; “Anything Goes” Musical on March 24–25; High School Band to Disney March 27 - April 1; Annual Spring Concert on May 3; Senior High Band Banquet on May 8; Middle School Band Competition on May 11-12; Graduation Ceremonies on May 25; Jazz Band in the Alumni Day Concert on May 26; and Memorial Day Parade on May 28. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1239Tue, 14 Feb 2012

Bee veteran Nathan Kudlapur, an eighth grader at Logan Hocking Middle School, took the title by spelling “extrapolate” correctly. Our runner up is Eddie Azlin, a sixth grader, who held tough in the competition.

Nathan Kudlapur wrote, “The Spelling Bee is a great experience that will benefit you in your future. Even if after hours of studying you get discouraged, persevere. The hours of studying will be a great advantage to you in the future. Spelling is something that is a big part of the English language. Hard work and perseverance pays off if you work for it. The Spelling Bee is an experience that will stay with you forever.”

Runner-up, Eddie Azlin wrote, “The Spelling Bee was fun. I was very nervous and when I got up there to spell I was very self confident. It was very disappointing when I got in second place, but Nathan won fair and square. I am happy for Nathan and I hope he wins all of them.”

Being a part of the spelling bee is stressful for some of the participants, however it shows dedication and hard work for students, parents and teachers. We all wish Nathan good luck in his next spelling endeavors.

Logan Hocking Middle School is a participant in The Scripps National Spelling Bee. To participate we must have a local sponsor. This year’s sponsor is Ohio University Scripps College of Communications and the Ohio Lottery Commission paid our enrollment fees.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1240Wed, 15 Feb 2012

At the competition, Logan will be competing against approximately 70 teams from both Ohio and Pennsylvania, however they will be the only team from Southeastern Ohio. If the team performs well they could travel to the international competition in St. Louis.

Each year the details of the competition are different. In the past, robots have played soccer, collected inner tubes and traversed obstacle courses. The exact objectives for the upcoming year were held secret until January 7th. This year the objective is to collect basketballs, negotiate obstacles, and to shoot the balls into basketball hoops.

The robotics team has only six weeks to design, test, fabricate, assemble, program, and practice driving the robot. To make the most effective use of their time they have broken their group into six groups: frame, drive train, electrical, sensors, manipulator, and programming. The team is also receiving consulting help from local engineers and other professionals.

The robot is expected to be over three feet long, about five feet tall, and weigh 150 lbs. The current design includes almost a dozen high power motors, gyroscopes, pneumatic systems, and array of sensors, including cameras and a Microsoft Kinect for vision.

As you may suspect, building a robot of this size and complexity can be expensive. Fortunately grant funding totaling $6500 was supplied by JC Penney of Lancaster, as well as some funding from the school district to help cover the cost. After the competition this spring, the team will be looking to pick up sponsors to help cover their costs for upcoming years.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1241Wed, 15 Feb 2012 Although wrestling in a tournament on a Monday night is not an ideal situation, both the Varsity and Middle School grapplers were able to outscore league rivals Gallipolis, Chillicothe, Jackson, and Warren to bring the year’s first SEOAL titles to Logan.

The Jr. High wrestlers dominated the field by winning nine individual championships out of 16 weight classes on their way to victory. Wyatt Garren, John Groves, Scott Allen, Joey Bolin, Bryce McBride, Tommy Hayden, Billy Woltz, Josh Rardain, and Brandon Skinner all won their respective weight classes. The final team standings were the following: Logan 308, Chillicothe 178, Gallia Academy 173, Jackson 112, Warren 38.

Although the Middle School wrestlers were able to outscore second-place Chillicothe by 130 points, the Varsity team race was much tighter, at least at the top of the field. In the varsity tournament Logan won the championship by scoring 271 points, and three-time defending champs Gallia Academy finished a close second with 263. Rounding out the field were 3rd place Chillicothe with 121, 4th place Warren with 106, and 5th place Jackson with 95. Josh VanBibber, Sean Wotring, Caleb Branson, and Michael Fortner all won individual SEOAL titles in their respective weight classes. ]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1242Thu, 16 Feb 2012 At one center, students practiced their writing skills to compose a letter to Santa. Another center helped with their math skills, as they identified symbols from the book and graphed them on paper, then answered questions about the graph. Another center helped students follow directions as they created a candy cane reindeer ornament. Finally they created jingle bell necklaces and enjoyed hot chocolate
and cookies.

The book fair was open to promote reading and help parents shop for the holiday. The event
was very well attended with over 150 people.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1243Fri, 17 Feb 2012 They had to first make predictions as to how many centimeters each airplane would fly. Then, all students went to the gymnasium to do three trial runs of each airplane, recording the results in centimeters after each throw. At the conclusion of the three trials, each student was required to average the distances. This lesson combined skills in the areas of math and science along with language arts as they read the directions to making successful aircraft.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1244Mon, 20 Feb 2012 Their goal was to develop a third grade chocolate company where every student was actively involved in its development, implementation, and success. The company ultimately made chocolate suckers to sell at school. The profits were used for a pizza party, a field trip to the historical society and a donation to the school playground.

This unit was submitted to the 2011 Student Achievement Fair OSBA Capital Conference, and It was chosen under the category of an exemplary program that is improving student achievement in the Logan-Hocking School District.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1245Tue, 21 Feb 2012

Money was used to purchase gift cards, gas cards, clothing, shoes, coats and most importantly toys.

The generosity of Chieftain students, parents and staff was extraordinary.]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1246Wed, 22 Feb 2012 The students and art instructors will be honored at a recognition ceremony at the Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus on Saturday, March 10th.

Art Instructors with Students:
• Mrs. Roxanne Lehman: Bayleigh Shumaker (Gr.8) and Bethany Anzalone (Gr.8)

• Mrs. Karen Potter: Lexie Daines (Gr.6) and Tanner Gary (Gr.7)

• Mrs. Megan Anzalone: Kaleb Kibbey (Gr. 6) and Kaitlyn Butcher (Gr. 5-Absent)
]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1247Wed, 22 Feb 2012 http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/rocks-minerals-landforms/rock cycle.htm

Grade 3 students have recently walked into the world of multiplication facts. If you have a third grade child, please practice multiplication facts nightly with your child. Memorizing the facts will make math so much easier in all the upper grades. The back of the January
calendar lists fun ways to study math facts.

Grade 2 students are learning how to gather information about an animal and write a research report. Ask your child about their animal and interesting facts!

Place Value is everywhere in Grade 1. Grade 1 students have been exploring tens rods and ones cubes to make numbers using base ten blocks.

Kindergarten students have been living in the arctic throughout January. The students are very excited about bringing home their reading books. What an exciting time in their lives as they become independent readers!

Students in all grades have enjoyed music class, learning about instrument families, what different instruments sound like, playing percussion instruments and Grade 4 students are learning how to play the recorder.

Our preschoolers are all about dinosaurs right now! They have been going on dinosaur safaris and have completed many dinosaur-learning activities.

In addition to academic learning, we are also learning how to fill each others’ buckets by smiling at one another, saying good morning and good afternoon, giving compliments, caring for our school and community, and constantly working on being a good citizen.

We celebrate our success through several cheers and celebrations throughout the day. Ask your child to show you how to Raise the Roof, Chili Pepper, Snap, Crackle, Pop, and Roller Coaster!]]>http://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/news.php?article=1248Wed, 22 Feb 2012

15 students competed in the school event as part of a national poetry recitation contest known as Poetry Out Loud. The contest, sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation and the Ohio Arts council, encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance. This exciting program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage.

Sophomore Rachel Riggs claimed second place and Emily Richards, an LHS junior, took third place. Other students participating in this year’s final competition include: Jessica Burns, Brenna Gates, John Hernandez, William Holbrook, Olivia Montgomery, Zane Murrey, Brittany Nichols, Christian Perkins, Krystal Schlagle, Kelly Stokes, Hannah Taulbee and Katelynn Vanatter.

Logan High School students participated in the Poetry Out Loud program under the direction of Lynn Avery, LHS English instructor, and Shelly Riggs, LHS Drama instructor.
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