http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Meagan reports about schools in Middletown, Ohio, and students, teachers and parents just like you for The Middletown Journal newspaper. She wants your suggestions and questions for more news stories. Leave a comment here or e-mail Megan. en-us mmengle@coxohio.com 2008-07-20T01:25:40-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/20/do_you_want_to_watch_the_gover.html I heard this week that Middletown school officials are working with the state to organize a watch party for Gov. Ted Strickland’s education talk in Dayton later this month. The “Governor’s Conversation on Education” will focus on reforming education in... 5325403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2008-07-20T01:25:40-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/19/what_do_you_need_to_know_about.html It’s no secret Carlisle needs extra funding to avoid budget cuts, but it’s also clear that families today are struggling to get by. I think one woman at last week’s Carlisle Board of Education meeting said it best: “I want... 5322503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Carlisle Local Schools 2008-07-19T01:43:35-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/18/franklin_approves_new_superint.html Arnol Elam will take over as Franklin superintendent for the upcoming school year. Elam, of Fairfield, retired in December 2007 from Monroe Local Schools. He was approved by the Franklin school board for the 2008-09 school year at a base... 5343703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Franklin City Schools 2008-07-18T09:59:14-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/17/six_football_players_suspended.html Six Franklin football players have been suspended for the first game of the season, according to Athletic Director Rodney Roberts. “They broke team rules. It’s a code of conduct thing,” Roberts said, declining to elaborate on which rules were violated... 5323103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Franklin City Schools 2008-07-17T15:06:20-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/17/kids_tv_watching_jumps_150_per.html In the hot days of summer, something rises even higher than the temperature: the amount of time kids spending watching TV. The amount of time children spend behind the television jumps 150 percent percent during summer vacation, according to a... 5144203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Parenting 2008-07-17T01:35:44-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/16/wrecking_ball_hits_two_element.html This week, two former elementary school buildings are being demolished after a combined 100 years of serving students. Taft Elementary School originally opened in 1951 - with an addition in 1959 - and since 2004 has been being used as... 5242503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2008-07-16T01:01:01-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/15/board_to_talk_levy_today.html The Edgewood Board of Education is meeting at 5:30 p.m. today to discuss a possible November bond levy. Last month, the board approved a resolution to participate in a state funding program that would pay 49 percent of the cost... 5190903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Edgewood City Schools 2008-07-15T01:15:19-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/14/board_approved_new_superintend.html Doug Lantz has been approved has the superintendent of Northmont Local Schools, near Dayton, according to an article from the Journal’s sister paper, the Dayton Daily News. “I feel truly blessed to be part of the Thunderbolt family,” Lantz said... 5247203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Franklin City Schools 2008-07-14T21:54:08-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/14/levy_talk_tonight.html The Carlisle Board of Education invites all community members to attend a special meeting today to discuss a possible future levy attempt. Attendees will get information district finances, possible time tables for a levy attempt and information on what cuts... 5191303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Carlisle Local Schools 2008-07-14T01:34:18-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/13/special_board_meeting_today_1.html The Northmont Board of Education is set to vote on the hiring of Franklin Superintendent Doug Lantz at their meeting Monday, July 14. Lantz recently announced the Dayton-area district had offered him the superintendent position. Lantz has not submitted his... 5113803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Franklin City Schools 2008-07-13T04:23:44-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/12/middletown_boards_agenda.html The Middletown Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. Monday, July 14. See the agenda after the jump... 5194703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2008-07-12T01:37:09-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/11/taft_and_creekview_to_be_demol.html Taft and Creekview elementary school buildings are set to be demolished next week. I’m looking for your stories and photos from these schools. If you’ve got something to share, send me an e-mail at mengle@coxohio.com or call (513) 705-2551.... 5193803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2008-07-11T14:24:53-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/11/fourday_work_week.html This summer, Carlisle Local Schools is allowing summer staff to work a four-day week. Carlisle staff are working 10-hour days to enjoy a free Friday each week. The change was not made to save on gas - though I’m sure... 5084403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Carlisle Local Schools 2008-07-11T03:57:00-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/10/former_superintendent_meet_com_1.html Former Edgewood Superintendent Tom York and another finalist for the top job at Kings Local Schools participated in community interviews this week. York, who has officially retired from Edgewood, explained that a strong administrative team and happy employees are key... 5163303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Edgewood City Schools 2008-07-10T12:21:39-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2008/07/10/vets_get_instate_tuition.html Gov. Ted Strickland signed an order this week to offer in-state status to veterans and their families for the state’s public colleges, Laura Bischoff reported in the Middletown Journal. Paired with a new federal bill doubling college benefits for eligible... 5137103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Miami University Middletown 2008-07-10T01:01:23-05:00 mmengle@coxohio.com