http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Andy reports about schools in and around Middletown, Ohio, and about students, teachers and parents just like you for The Middletown Journal newspaper. He wants your suggestions and questions for more stories. Leave a comment here or e-mail Andy at asedlak@coxohio.com. en-us mrossiter@coxohio.com 2010-06-03T19:09:01-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/06/03/gov_strickland_to_sign_healthy.html A while ago I wrote a series of stories on childhood obesity. It looks like Ohio law is taking action against the disease. Here’s a story that will run in tomorrow’s edition done in conjunction with a colleague at the... 17368762@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ health 2010-06-03T19:09:01-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/05/21/graduation_denied.html In this morning’s edition, I wrote about the 32 Middletown High School seniors and their families who are confused and hurt after learning the students will not walk in their May 24 graduation ceremony because they did not pass the... 17367882@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Middletown City Schools 2010-05-21T07:21:09-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/05/18/twothirds_of_ohio_fourth_grade.html Here’s something for educators and parents to consider when thinking about summer reading plans for their children: Results released today, May 18, from the National Assessment of Educational Progress report 64 percent of Ohio fourth graders are not proficient in... 17367628@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ literacy 2010-05-18T13:39:12-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/04/08/a_closer_look_at_the_middletow.html Over the next few weeks, I will be doing a series of stories focusing on the Middletown City School’s levy. This Sunday will kick off the series with an introduction to what the levy is and what officials say could... 17172003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ 2010-04-08T13:04:43-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/03/29/source_ohio_loses_409_million.html It looks like Ohio did not cross the finish line in the first round of the federal “Race to the Top” grant competition, according to the Associated Press. The Associated Press is reporting a source from the U.S. Department of... 17093103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Grants 2010-03-29T09:34:33-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/03/19/lady_mohawk_celebration_planne.html Madison Local Schools invites the entire community to join them in welcoming the Lady Mohawks home from the state championship game The event will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20 at the Madison Jr/Sr High School parking lot.... 17020903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ Madison Local Schools 2010-03-19T16:21:19-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/entries/2010/03/17/superintendent_shuffle_the_rul.html There’s an old saying that things happen in threes. I recall talking to students about the “magical quality” of the number three when I used to teach English Literature quite a while ago. A trio of events is a relatively... 16993403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/middletownschoolnews/ School administration 2010-03-17T14:01:18-05:00 mrossiter@coxohio.com 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