http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Marie reports about schools in and around Middletown, Ohio, and about students, teachers and parents just like you for The Middletown Journal newspaper. She wants your suggestions and questions for more stories. Leave a comment here or e-mail Marie at mrossiter@coxohio.com. You can find her on Twitter: @MarieRossiter. en-us mrossiter@coxohio.com 2010-03-16T16:28:42-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/03/16/complete_listing_of_middletown.html In my Friday, March 12 blog post about the Middletown Schools’ Principal for a Day program, I inadvertently left off the complete listing of everyone who participated. I followed three of the city leaders due to scheduling concerns, but there... 16984703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2010-03-16T16:28:42-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/03/16/online_vote_will_determine_if.html 16975303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ 2010-03-16T09:51:41-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/03/15/madison_schools_to_shut_down_m.html Updated 4:20 p.m.: It looks like a Madison Spirit Bus will travel to Columbus for the girls’ basketball tournament this Thursday, March 18. The district sent out the following message to the Madison community: Spirit Bus Package Cost: $5 (includes... 16963303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Madison Local Schools 2010-03-15T08:39:01-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/03/12/mayor_police_chief_to_act_as_p.html UPDATED: 1:30 P.M.: SNAPSHOTS OF COMMUNITY LEADERS’ ACTIVITIES AT THREE MIDDLETOWN SCHOOLS MUM Community Liaison Kelly Cowan’s first two hours as Mayfield Elementary’s “Principal for a Day” was a whirlwind of activity. Even though she is only shadowing building principal... 16931003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2010-03-12T09:08:51-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/03/04/will_ohio_make_the_cut_in_fede.html Ohio could be one step closer to get its share of nearly $400 million in federal grant funds. An announcement about which states made the first cut of the “Race to the Top” federal grant program is expected today at... 16842303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Grants 2010-03-04T08:58:11-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/02/11/cures_for_cabin_fever_at_local_1.html Tired of being cooped up at home because of the snow? Looking for something fun to do? Schools around the area have some great activities coming up. Check them out: Carlisle High School Band’s 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff When: Saturday,... 16636103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ 2010-02-11T10:03:00-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/02/02/a_lot_of_levy_talk.html There’s been a lot of school levy talk lately. Madison Twp. voters are heading to the polls today, Tuesday, Feb. 2 to decide on a $1.1 million renewal levy. In neighboring, Little Miami schools face a critical vote today on... 16540903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Madison Local Schools 2010-02-02T10:53:06-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/01/26/h1n1_clinics_return_to_middlet.html Anyone interested in having their child receive the first vaccine, or the 2nd dose, must complete the consent form sent home by the district and return it to their child’s school. If the student will be receiving his/her 2nd dose... 16475503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2010-01-26T16:18:09-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/01/24/progressbook_training_on_monda.html Middletown City Schools ProgressBook demo for parents and student of Vail, Verity, and MHS training has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 25 A Parent/Student Access demonstration training is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in... 16453703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2010-01-24T21:59:50-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/01/15/getting_to_know_greg_rasmussen.html Greg Rasmussen’s name has been in the local spotlight since his name was released as one of three finalists for the MCS superintendent vacancy. After a week of candidates jumping ship just before final interviews, Rasmussen stood alone to face... 16355303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ 2010-01-15T09:36:35-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/01/13/the_blog_is_back_mayfield_elem.html As the new education reporter, I am glad to be able to get the education blog back up and running. Check back for frequent updates on stories and events around the MIddletown area schools. Of course, if you have any... 16331403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2010-01-13T12:49:54-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2009/10/21/many_students_consent_to_vacci.html A total of 1,850 students have consent for the H1N1 vaccine, said Debbie Alberico, school communication specialist. City Nursing director Jackie Phillips said she could begin this week or early next week giving shots to high-risk students.... 15342603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ 2009-10-21T16:51:54-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2009/10/21/two_cases_of_h1n1_at_private_s.html Two students from Middletown Christian Schools have been diagnosed with H1N1 flu, said spokesman Roger Brandenburg. A high school student and elementary school student this week and last, Brandenburg said. The school is sending information to staff and students on... 15340203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown Christian School 2009-10-21T15:22:29-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2009/10/21/middletown_to_review_superinte.html The Middletown Board of Education has set a special meeting to review applications for superintendent next month. The board will do that in a private session from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. That’s all the info that’s available so far,... 15338803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2009-10-21T14:43:08-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2009/10/21/amanda_elementary_school_celeb.html Amanda Elementary School had a colorful family event Tuesday, Oct. 21. See our photos from it here.... 15334603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2009-10-21T11:42:07-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com