Lockland School District

🏫 October’s eNews is here! See how Lockland earned higher state ratings, explore wellness & safety resources, and discover what’s happening across our schools. Don’t miss it 🔗 https://app.smore.com/n/w7ej1

Inside you’ll find:
🎉 Superintendent Longworth celebrates big gains on the state report card
🥪 Afterschool meals & community wellness resources
📚 Free tutoring & student success supports
🥅🏐🏈 Fall sports updates & upcoming events

💛💙 Hey Lockland community! We want YOU to be part of the Lockland Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally on September 24 at 6:00 PM! 🎉🚗🎶

Show off your Panther Pride! Gather your family, friends, or group and join the parade with a float, car, or golf cart. Let’s come together to celebrate our students, athletes, and hometown spirit! 🐾

📩 Sign up with Shannon Fischer: shannon.fischer@locklandschools.org

👉 Let’s fill the streets with Panther energy! Who’s in?! #EquipEngageMotivate #BetterTogether #LocklandPride #Homecoming2025

🎉 We are proud to share that Lockland Local Schools made significant improvements on this year’s Ohio Department of Education and Workforce report card:
⭐ Increased from two stars to three stars overall in just one year
⭐ Met state standards for the first time since the star rating system began
⭐ Earned four stars in Career & College Readiness with nearly 83% of Lockland High School students prepared for opportunities after graduation

This achievement reflects the hard work of our students, staff, families, and community. Together, we’re building a brighter future! 💙💛

📖 Thank You 91.7 WVXU | Zack Carreon for including this news in your reporting. You can read the article here: https://www.wvxu.org/education/2025-09-15/ohio-school-report-cards-2025

#EquipEngageMotivate #Believe #LocklandPride #StudentSuccess #ExcellenceInEducation #BetterTogether

On the final day of the COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference, the Ohio School Boards Association delegation traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and their staff.

Among the 31 school board members in attendance was Lockland Board of Education President Terry Gibson, who joined colleagues in conversations with legislators - including Senator Jon Husted - about the priorities and needs of public education in Ohio communities.

We are grateful for Mr. Gibson’s commitment to strengthening public education and for his advocacy on behalf of Ohio’s students.

The Lockland Wellness Department is proud to partner with 1N5 in supporting the mental health and wellness of our students.

Yesterday (9/4/25), Director of Student Wellness Jenny Bole and School Counselor Anne Merrill attended 1N5’s annual Recharge & Reconnect after-school event. This special gathering brings together mental health educators from across the region to network, share ideas, and strengthen the collective mission of supporting student wellness.

We are especially grateful for our partnership with 1N5 and our assigned School Program Manager, Bec Buist (pictured). Together, we are building stronger systems of care for our students - helping them grow, thrive, and feel supported every step of the way. 💙

📸 Pictured left to right: Anne Merrill, Bec Buist, and Jenny Bole.

Welcome Back, Panthers! 🐾
Lockland Schools are filled with excitement as we kick off the 2025-2026 school year! From our construction site growing into a vibrant main campus, to our Student Wellness team (including Diggle the Facility Dog!), and a $1 million literacy grant fueling big dreams, there’s so much to celebrate.

🌟Parents: stay connected and informed by reading today’s eNews. Check out all the resources available to support your family’s success that are listed in the September issue of the eNews - https://secure.smore.com/n/0mnx2 (Accessible in multiple languages)

#PantherPride #BackToSchool #EquipEngageMotivate #Believe #BetterTogether #WeWantYou

📚 Lockland Schools kicks off the NEW SCHOOL YEAR on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025!

Join us at OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. to meet your teachers and get excited for a great year!

🎗️REMINDER: Please complete your child’s information in Final Forms!

https://lockland-oh.finalforms.com/

☎️ Call the main office for login information 513-563-5000.

✨ Roettger Stadium’s Big Night is TONIGHT - AUGUST 15, 2025! ✨

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE FROM OUR COMMUNITY TONIGHT FOR OUR STADIUM OPEN HOUSE AND MEET THE TEAMS NIGHT!

While tonight’s scrimmage has been canceled (our opponent had to withdraw), everything else is happening as planned, and we’ve got plenty of delicious food ready for you! 🍔🌭

PLEASE: JOIN US TONIGHT AT ROETTGER STADIUM
🕔 Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m.

Evening Highlights:
🎤 Speeches from district and school leaders
📣 Cheer performance
🏅 Meet our fall athletes
🍴 Food & Panther pride all evening

Let’s fill the stands, cheer on our athletes, and celebrate this brand-new era for Lockland athletics! 💛🖤

Lockland Schools: The Lockland Local School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chills. If you must be out for extended periods of time, please be safe and properly protected against the dangerous cold.

The Lockland Local School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chills until after 10 AM tomorrow morning. If you must be out for extended periods of time, please be safe and properly protected against the dangerous cold.

Hello Lockland Families! Please make note of the following important information regarding Talking Points, the district’s online communication platform for families! #EquipEngageMotivate #BetterTogether

Lockland Local Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025 due to the uncertainty of the timing with this next round of approaching winter weather. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility this week due to the winter weather and also for your continued support of the Lockland Local School District.

The Lockland Local School District will be OPEN tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2025. Walking families and students that are unable to attend due to ice on sidewalks and windchills forecasted, please call your child in absent as you typically would when absent from school. The windchills forecasted tomorrow morning are unsafe for extended periods of time. For this reason, it is important to bundle up and dress for the arctic weather we are experiencing. Lastly, if your child does not have the necessary winter clothes, please contact the school so that we are able to work together to fill the need for the remainder of the winter season. Thank you for your patience and continued support of the Lockland Local School District. Bob Longworth Superintendent

Due to ice, extreme walking conditions due to windchill and many impassable sidewalks throughout the community, Lockland Schools will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Lockland Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 due to the inclement weather. Stay warm and be safe if you must be out.

Lockland Schools will be closed Monday, January 6, 2025 due to the inclement weather. Stay warm and be safe.

Hola familias #freestorefoodbank ¡Nos complace anunciar un próximo evento de distribución de alimentos FreeStore FoodBank! Consulte los detalles adjuntos para obtener toda la información. ¡Esta es una gran oportunidad para que las familias reciban alimentos frescos y productos básicos de despensa sin costo!

📢🍎 Hello Lockland Families! We're excited to announce an upcoming food distribution event by the FreeStore FoodBank! 🎉 Check out the attached details for everything you need to know! This is a great opportunity for families to receive fresh food and pantry staples at no cost. 🥕🍞🥫

We’re excited to invite you and your student to our upcoming College Night! This event is designed to provide valuable insights into the college application process, financial aid options, and support services to help students and families navigate this important journey. Event Details: Date: Thursday, December 12th Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (Dinner Provided) Location: Main Campus Cafeteria