Louisville City Schools (ECRWSS) NON-PROFIT ORG. 407 East Main Street Postal Customer US POSTAGE PAID Louisville, 44641 Louisville, OH 44641 CANTON, OHIO PERMIT NO. 1005 The Future of Our District You Decide June 2020 VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 4

The Board of Education has no other option OPTION 1 but to seek funds for district operations and needs your feedback. 6.7 Mills Below are the options the Board is considering placing on the ballot. Please go to tinyurl.com/YouDecideLouisville to cast your vote. Deadline July 8, 2020.

6.7 Mills 5-year Emergency Levy COST PER $100,000: $19.54 per month Reinstate Bussing as soon as possible Enhance STEM and Art Programs Reduce Class Size Reinstate Math Lab Maintain Safety and Security Personnel Reinstate ArtsinStark Partnership to bring in local OPTION 2 Maintain Guidance and Mental Health Services artists to work with students Reduce Pay to Participate Fees for Athletics Enhance Gifted Programming 6.2 Mills and Clubs Explore Additional Electives Reinstate Field Trips in December 2020

6.2 Mills 5-year Emergency Levy COST PER $100,000: $18.08 per month Reinstate Bussing in August 2021 Reinstate Field Trips August 2021 OPTION 3 Maintain Class Size Maintain Gifted Programming Reduce Safety and Security Personnel Reinstate ArtsinStark Partnership to bring in local 5.7 Mills Maintain Guidance and Mental Health Services artists to work with students Maintain Pay to Participate Fees for Athletics and Clubs

5.7 Mills 5-year Emergency Levy COST PER $100,000: $16.63 per month Reinstate Bussing in August 2021 Continue with Elimination of Field Trips Increase Class Size Reduce Gifted Programming Reduce Staff Limiting Opportunities Continue Elimination of ArtsinStark Partnership to Further reduce Safety and Security Personnel bring in local artists to work with students Reduce Guidance and Mental Health Services Will need to come back to the ballot for new Increase Pay to Participate Fees for Athletics money sooner and Clubs VOTE tinyurl.com/YouDecideLouisville Deadline July 8, 2020 Financial News Five Year Forecast Reflects Continue Need for Additional Revenue

The Louisville City Schools Board of Education recently approved the five-year financial forecast presented by Treasurer Derek Nottingham. The forecast approved by the board on May 18 included the reductions that will be implemented in the 2020-21 school year. Although the related expense reduction helps the bottom line, additional revenue in the District’s general fund is still needed to offset projected budget deficits to support District operations.

Board Implements Cuts, Discusses Levy Options During a special meeting on May 29, the Board of Education voted to implement the cuts necessary due to the failure of the March operating levy. The Board is currently discussing options for the November 2020 ballot. The district’s budget took an additional hit due to state funding cuts that amount to $488,000. The board must make a decision about the November ballot by the end of July. PAY TO PARTICIPATE FEES WILL BE DOUBLED Cuts for the 2020-2021 school year include: WITH NO CAP on the cost for multiple family member PERSONNEL involvement. Cost to Families (2020-21 School Year)

FY2021 High School Athletics $200 Band - All Year $100 Band - Marching $ 50 Band - Concert $ 50 ONE TWO NINE Choir $ 50 Administator Secretaries Teachers Speech $100 Cheerleading - Fall $100 Cheerleading - Winter $100 Clubs $ 50

Individual Cap No Family Cap No Waived for Free/Reduce Lunch No

SIX THREE ONE Aides Library Techs Proctor FY2021 Middle School Athletics $100 Band $ 50 Choir $ 50 Cheerleading $ 50 Clubs $ 50

Individual Cap No Family Cap No EIGHT TWO Bus Drivers Bus Aides Waived for Free/Reduce Lunch No

STATE MINIMUM BUSING A reduction in anticipated insurance expenditures, in addition No transportation for high school students or for those who live within two miles of their school to the one-time savings of approximately $100,000 during the COVID-19 shutdown, allowed the district to postpone the NO FIELD TRIPS reduction of nine positions and middle school sports.

2 PAW PRINTS June 2020 District News Samantha Houmard Luke Hamby Regional Recipient of the Franklin B. Walter Louisville’s Outstanding Educator Award R.A. Horn Award Nominee Samantha Houmard, Intervention Specialist at Louisville High School, is the Each year, the staff at Louisville City State Support Team Region 9 Franklin B. Walter recipient. Ms. Houmard has Schools is asked to submit students to a passion for working with students with disabilities that makes it appear that be considered for State Support Team she was born to do it. Samantha works diligently to individualize academic, Region 9 R.A. Horn Award Nominee. independent living and vocational development for each student. She sets and The student must be one who exhibits maintains high expectations for her students and encourages their parents to do improvement in academic and/or behavioral achievement, the same. She has a strong focus on vocational and independent living skills and self-management skills, self-determination skills among immerses her students in activities in both school and community. other qualities. This year, Luke Hamby was chosen to Samantha has proven to be a strong advocate for her students and finds opportunities for them to represent Louisville City Schools as the district’s nominee. be embraced by their school community. A few examples include her collaboration with general Luke was a first grade student in Mrs. Beaver’s classroom education teachers at Louisville High School. She has worked with the health teacher and taught an and had an excellent year. Ms. Coffman, one of Luke’s interactive lesson on empathy, placing students in situations that allowed them to experience what teachers, stated, “Luke is determined to be the best possible it might be like to have a disability. Collaboration with the shop teacher resulted in the creation of a student he can be. He actively participates in class discussion home maintenance course where students with disabilities are matched with peer mentors. Tasks they and wants to learn!” She also commented that he “is a leader encountered together included such things as drywall repair, light woodworking, and creating various to other students.” Mrs. Sharp works with Luke as well and craft items. The partnership then evolved into the students working together to create and race Soap stated that he “without a doubt, has continued to make huge Box Derby cars. She has expanded relationships with local businesses and community organizations strides.” Congratulations to Luke and to all of the staff that that offer her students authentic functional, independent living and vocational experiences. Samantha’s has assisted him along the way! students participate in swimming at the YMCA, bowling with Stark Strikes, Louisville’s high school cheerleading program, and the Royal Knights Special Olympic Basketball game. Samantha is also the assistant track coach at the middle school. She has had students participate in middle and high school track. One of her students is throwing both the discus and shot put on the high school team. Maureen Radalia, her mentor, states: “Samantha continues to see the endless possibilities in her students each day, both in the classroom and real-life settings. Her zealous personality is contagious and positive for her students.” Ms. Houmard is truly a lifelong learner, regularly engaged in independent research on strategies and resources that will assist her students and families. She is an exceptional collaborator finding a multitude of opportunities for her students. With pride, we congratulate Samantha Houmard as the Regional 2020 SST9 Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator.

Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Ohio Louisville Teacher Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) recognized 84 of Ohio’s top and Rookie students from across the state during the 31st Annual Franklin B. Walter All- of the Year Named Scholastic Awards Program. One of the selections was LHS Senior Harley Nunez. Mark Adams Rachel Kittka The awards program, named in honor of Ohio’s 31st State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Congratulations to the Louisville City School District Teacher of the Year, Mark Adams, and Franklin B. Walter, was established in 1989 by OESCA to Rookie of the Year, Rachel Kittka! The teacher and rookie of the year are traditionally recognized promote and recognize outstanding student leaders for their at the Stark County Education Celebration event held in April. academic achievement and service to their schools and Mark Adams has worked with the families of Louisville City Schools for 29 years. His compassion communities. One senior from each county in Ohio was for helping students and families is evident in his daily work at LES. From study table before eligible to receive this annual honor. Eligible applicants must and after school, to Friendship Club at recess, Mr. Adams is always on the move! be a high school senior enrolled in a public school within an Rachel Kittka has been a great addition to the LES staff. Her knowledge and professionalism ESC’s service region. Recipients were required to demonstrate as a speech pathologist is impressive. Rachel’s care and love for students is evident in her daily outstanding academic achievement and community service interaction with students and staff. as indicated by high school grades, test scores, school and community activities and awards. Congratulations Harley on earning this special award. www.louisvillecityschools.org 3 PAW PRINTS ElementaryBuildings Family Reads Night Little Leopards Family Reads Night was held at North Nimishillen on Thursday, February 27 for all preschool, kindergarten, Kindergarten first, second, and third grade students from both Louisville Elementary and North Nimishillen Elementary Schools. Our theme this year was “Superheroes.” Both schools Registration were brought together for an exciting night of reading The Louisville City School District activities. Students enjoyed a bulletin board contest, Kindergarten Registration is NOW book fair, face painting by the Constitution Queen and OPEN! If you need to register your her court, guest readers, a superhero photo booth, make kindergartner for the 2020-2021 Owen Neff enjoys the your own superhero mask station, and take-home grade school year, you may now do so online face painting station. level packets of superhero trick words. The students were at tinyurl.com/LCSDK2020. also challenged to keep track of the number of pages they Children living in the Louisville City read at school and at home. Everyone had an amazing time! School District who will turn five on or before August 1, 2020, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. It is necessary to have the following documents when registering your child: child’s birth certificate and social security card; two proofs of residency (utility bill, mortgage, rental or lease agreement etc.); parent’s driver license, immunization records, custody papers and current IEP and ETR (if applicable). Parents will scan or take a picture of these documents and upload to the Final Forms registration program. More information and instructions can be found at tinyurl.com/ LCSDK2020 or by calling North Nimishillen at (330) 875-2661 or Louisville Elementary School at 330.875.1177.

Congratulations Class of 2027 LES held its annual 5th Grade Graduation with a new twist. On the 19th, 20th, and 21st of May the different 5th grade teams gathered in the LES parking lot. While staying in their cars and cheering via their car horns, students and their families celebrated this year’s accomplishments. Although it was an unusual situation the students, families, staff, and volunteers made the most of it and created memories that will last forever. With the help of the LES PTO, LES Teachers, and staff, fifth grade students received their certificates and a DVD to celebrate their time at LES. A shout out to Paradise Church for sharing their radio transmitter so all Mr. Haren sharing his talents at of the festivities could be heard over each car’s stereo. The fifth-grade class will Family Reads Night as a guest reader. be greatly missed.

Fifth grade graduation. Fifth grade graduation.

4 PAW PRINTS June 2020 ElementaryBuildings LCSD Free Summer Reading and Math Intervention Program Louisville City Schools is hosting free summer school sessions for children who have completed kindergarten, first, second, and third grade during the 2019-2020 school year. The three-week program will be held Monday-Thursday from July 27-August 13 at North Nimishillen Elementary School. Reading instruction will take place from 8:00-10:00 a.m. and math instruction will take place from 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Students who attend both reading and math will need to pack a snack each day. The district can offer the sessions free of charge due to funding from the Federal CARES act. Parents/ guardians are responsible for transportation to and from the Hats off to Elementary PTO! sessions. Thank you, PTO! We truly appreciate the PTO and all they have done for the students, staff, and Go to louisvillecityschools.org for more information or to families at LES and North Nim. The selfless volunteers of the PTO worked hard to make sure the sign up. Applications are due by June 30, 2020. students got to experience many of the joys that come with the end of the school year. Their dedication made 5th Grade Graduation, End of the Year Parade goodie bags, and the spirited fence art possible. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! Calling all Preschool Friends North Nimishillen has three classrooms of preschool for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds (who are not of age to meet kindergarten entrance requirements). Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Classes are five days a week. If you have friends or family with a child who is of preschool age next year, please share this with them. Please call the preschool office at 330.875.7602 today to register. Teachers line up to wish the students a great summer at the End of the Year Parade at LES.

Duke Batdorff enjoying the Gabrielle Morss enjoying the End of the Year Parade at LES. End of the Year Parade at LES. Preschool Graduation This year’s Little Leopard Preschool Graduation looked very different than in years past. Graduating preschoolers of the three preschool classrooms of Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. McDonald, and Mrs. Neff were treated to a surprise home visit from their classroom teachers, aides, and attendants. Each graduating preschooler received a “Home of a Future Louisville Leopard” yard sign, a leopard paw print bag, a preschool graduation certificate, a kindergarten Upstander t-shirt, and an elementary booklet all about either LES or NN depending on which building they will be attending in the fall. The students were Chase Koury proudly displays his preschool graduation very excited to see their teachers and receive such an exciting graduation goodie pack! certificate and graduation items. www.louisvillecityschools.org 5 PAW PRINTS CLASS OF 2020

Louisville City Schools recognized each graduate individually on May 11 and 12. Seniors walked across the stage in their cap and gown in the presence of their family to receive their diploma and have their picture taken. The photos, speeches, and other special presentations were compiled into a video that aired on May 21 at 7 pm, the actual scheduled day for graduation. The district found unique ways to celebrate the 211 members of the class of 2020 by delivering yard signs, distributing t-shirts, posting their pictures on Facebook, hosting a community parade, drive-in dinner and movie. The class of 2020 was the first class to come together as fifth graders at the new Louisville Elementary School. In her message to graduates, Superintendent Shaffer focused on their resiliency, specifically their ability to adapt to change. “Resiliency has always been the fabric of who you are as a class. The ability to be resilient makes you stronger and ready to tackle the next challenge you will have in your life. You as a collective class of Louisville High School are inspirational, determined and committed, but most of all YOU ARE RESILIENT. What an honor it was for me to be your principal when you were fifth graders in 2012, and what an honor it is now for me to be your superintendent and see you walk across this stage to receive your diploma which stands for years of hard work and resiliency. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2020! Stay Leopard Strong!”

6 PAW PRINTS June 2020 Congratulations Seniors

State Champs!

CELEBRATIONS www.louisvillecityschools.org 7 PAW PRINTS Class of 2020 Commencement The outstanding class of 2020 celebrated the 137th Commencement Exercise for Louisville High School on Thursday evening, May 21st by Class Facts Senior way of Virtual Graduation that was videotaped on May 11th and 12th. 4-Year Degree: 46% Class Officers Superintendent Michele Shaffer welcomed the graduates and their families to the ceremony and congratulated the 221 young people for their 2-Year Degree: 8% President – Isabelle Menegay academic and co-curricular accomplishments. She also recognized all Military: 4% Vice President – Matthew Godfrey who served in the military and our essential care workers. Secretary – Lia Meckel Work Force: 26% Class members have been offered millions of dollars in scholarships and Treasurer – Scott Gronow awards. Over the past four years, many class members demonstrated Undecided: 16% their talents in the areas of music, art, speech and debate, as well as Total # of College Credit hours earned: various athletic fields of competition. Other class members attended and over 1,000 Student Council successfully completed career and technical preparation programs at the R. G. Drage Career Center. Summa Cum Laude (Weighted GPA of 4.00 or Executive Officers above) GOLD Cord: 23% You’ll Never Walk Alone was sung by the LHS choir as the introduction President – Cassidy Kiko to graduation. Cassidy Kiko led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Magna Cum Laude (Weighted GPA of 3.75 to Vice President – Jonah Harsh the invocation by Allen Staley, the Outstanding Senior Man. Avery 3.99) SILVER Cord: 5.4% Secretary – Michael Godfrey Wengerter, the Outstanding Senior Woman, was selected to deliver remarks to graduates, family, and friends. Cum Laude (Weighted GPA of 3.5 to 3.74) Treasurer – Nicole Israel BLUE and WHITE Cord: 10% Mr. Frank Antonacci, Board of Education President, addressed the State of Ohio Honors Diploma: 46 Students class of 2020 and their graduation and senior year as both memorable and unforgettable. He also encouraged the class to set goals, meet their objectives, work hard, and especially be able to adjust to changes as they did this year. The Varsity Singers closed the walking ceremony by singing the Alma Mater. After the Alma Mater, video was shown highlighting the senior Louisville Scholarship Foundation and signs, the parade, and the drive-in movie as well as Louisville High School. Moffett Scholarship Award Winners

Destini Austen Grace Victoria Elizabeth Robert Alexandra Adorisio Black Collins Davis Dimos Duncan Fankhauser

Andrew Kayla Matthew Michael Scott Zoey Jonah Figler Gibson Godfrey Godfrey Gronow Hane Harsh

8 PAW PRINTS June 2020 Congratulations Seniors The Louisville Scholarship Foundation awards a number of different scholarships sponsored by families, community members and organizations. Moffett Scholarship Award Winners were honored to receive scholarships in the name of former Louisville High School Teacher, Mr. Robert Moffett. Due to the generosity of Mr. Moffett, many thousands of dollars have been awarded to Louisville High School students.

Bethany Talethea Logan Colton Makenna Madison Shelby Haskell Hodapp Ison Jones Jones Kirby Lewis

Rebecca Alicia Mia Isabelle Katelyn Isabelle Elisa Malzer Marshall Massimo Menegay Monnot Muller Nigro

Jenna Emma Ryan Carter Josh Lauren Allen Nye Patterson Pukys Rode Schloneger Simon Staley

Trillian Hunter Emily Bryce Avery Ashley Vaughn Vaught Warner Weaver Wengerter Zifer

www.louisvillecityschools.org 9 PAW PRINTS Class of 2020 Outstanding Senior Male and Female

Allen Avery Staley Wengerter

Congratulations to all of our finalists for the 2020 Outstanding Male and Female!

Ashley Zifer, Jenna Nye, Elisa Nigro and Lauren Simon

Jonah Colton Makenna Harsh Jones Jones

Cassidy Madison Harley Kiko Kirby Núñez

Brent Ashley Paulus Zifer Colton Helman, Gage Hartman and Charlie Stanley

10 PAW PRINTS June 2020 Congratulations Seniors

Victoria Davis, Amanda Plaskett and Kylie Bowen

Jenna Nye and Nick Granitsas

Anissa Williams and Sydney Gordon Jonah Harsh, Colton Jones, Logan Vanicek, Grayson Beamer, Ryan Pukys, Davis Burick and Blake Robbins

Kayla Gibson Jennah Beavers, Makenna Jones and Mia Massimo

www.louisvillecityschools.org 11 PAW PRINTS 2020 Class of NAME SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS COLLEGE/MILITARY Olivia Lewis Kent State University Academic Scholarship Kent State University Shelby Lewis Distinction Scholarship Ohio University Senior Scholarships/Awards Ohio University Success Scholarship Moffett Scholarship NAME SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS COLLEGE/MILITARY The Thomas W. Edwards III Memorial Scholarship Destini Adorisio Moffett Scholarship Kent State (Stark) Rebecca Malzer Ethel Bennett Memorial Award Bowling Green State University The Wayne Christenson Memorial Scholarship BGSU Academic Scholarship KSU Honors Scholarship Mary Ellen Keil History Scholarship Austen Black James Morgan Memorial Scholarship The Alicia Marshal Mount Union Scholarship University of Mount Union Justin Broad Lake Erie College The Kevin Bryan Memorial Scholarship Holly Brownsberger Kent State Academic Scholarship Kent State University Mia Massimo Ohio State University Cheerleading Scholarship The Ohio State University Kent State Honors Scholarship Ohio State President’s Scholarship Davis Burick Walsh Scholarship Walsh University Moffett Scholarship Walsh Academic Scholarship Akron U Scholarship Touchdown Club Scholarship Redhawk Excellence Scholarship Little Leopards Scholarship Ohio University Merit Scholarship Grace Collins Moffett Scholarship Bowling Green State University The Olga Burke Carman Memorial Scholarship BGSU Scholarship Kaitlyn McClure Akron U Scholarship The The Martha Mottice Scholarship Sydney McKeever Toledo University Dr Frederick Peters DDS & Dr Steven Peters DMD Scholarship Isabelle Menegay American Legion Scholarship Walsh University Caleb Cullins Evangel University Scholarship Walsh Deshayes Scholarship University of Akron Scholarship Hunter Miday Mount Union Scholarship University of Mount Union University of Valley Forge Scholarship Katelyn Monnot Moffett Scholarship Ohio University Cedarville Excellence Scholarship The Ehlers Family Scholarship Gene Haas Scholarship Ohio U Scholarship Victoria Davis Marion Wilson Memorial Scholarship Kent State University Russ Vision Scholarship KSU School of Music Scholarship Isabelle Muller Moffett Scholarship Brigham Young University Ohio HS Football Coaches Assoc Scholarship BYU Scholarship Canton Professional Educators Memorial Scholarship The Kevin Bryan Memorial Scholarship Christ United Methodist Church John Royer Scholarship Elisa Nigro Regents Scholarship University of Toledo MacDowell Music Club Scholarship The Missie Cutshall Memorial Scholarship Marching Golden Flash Scholarship Jenna Nye American Legion Scholarship The Ohio State University Elizabeth Dimos Mount Union Manzilla Multicultural Award University of Mount Union John Ohman Kent State (Stark) Mount Union Trustee Scholarship Chloe Orin Kent State (Stark) Moffett Scholarship Faylinn Oswald Kent State University The Rita Moulin Memorial Scholarship Peyton Parks The University of Akron Allison Donham Coastal Carolina University Emma Patterson Moffett Scholarship The Ohio State University Robert Duncan Ohio State Trustees Scholarship The Ohio State University OSU Scholarship Moffett Scholarship Akron Scholarship The Thomas W. Edwards III Memorial Scholarship Redhawk Scholarship Clayton Elder Provost Merit Scholarship University of Memphis The Louisville Board of Education Scholarship Nelijah Eneix Brent Paulus Mount Union Scholarship University of Mount Union Alexandra Fankhauser Muskingum Academic Scholarship Alyssa Pitts Ohio University Scholarship Ohio University The Marion Wilson Memorial Scholarship Amanda Plaskett Muskingum University Andrew Figler Louisville Rotary Scholarship Malone University Ryan Pukys Bowling Green Scholarship Bowling Green Malone Scholarship The Biery Cheese Scholarship Kristen Flinner The University of Akron Scholarship The University of Akron Emma Ramsey Walsh Scholarship Walsh University Williams Honors College Scholarship Carter Rode Moffett Scholarship University of Mount Union The University of Akron Now Scholarship Louisville Touchdown Scholarship The University of Akron School of Music Scholarship Aultman Ambassadors Scholarship Youngstown State University Scholarship Mount Union Scholarship Kent State Scholarship The Joanne Zwick Memorial Scholarship Kent State Honors College Scholarship Elyssa Rossow Stark State College Carleen Fouts Morehead State University Noelle Rupert KSU Scholarship Kent State University Madison Fowler Muskingum University Nicole Schaub NASCAR Technical Institute Kiersten Frankford Kent State - Salem Josh Schloneger Moffett Scholarship Stark State College Kayla Gibson Walsh University Basketball Scholarship Walsh University Stark State President’s Scholarship Walsh University Track Scholarship Kempthorn Motors Education Scholarship Walsh University Academic Scholarship Isabella Schultheis U of Pittsburgh Scholarship University of Pittsburgh The Herb Sundheimer Memorial Scholarship Lauren Simon Moffett Scholarship Matthew Godfrey Joseph Callan Memorial Scholarship Kent State University Miami Scholarship KSU Academic Scholarship The Biery Cheese Scholarship Michael Godfrey Moffett Scholarship Kent State University Stark County Teen Court Scholarship The Ethel Bennett Memorial Award John Carroll U Scholarship KSU Academic Scholarship Tapanga Smith YSU Scholarship Youngstown State University Scott Gronow Moffett Scholarship Bowling Green State University Allen Staley Moffett Scholarship The Ohio State University BGSU Academic Scholarship OSU Scholarship The Cespedes Family Scholarship OSU Russ Vision Scholarship Nathan Guiley Kent State Academic Scholarship Kent State University Butler University Academic Scholarship Baldwin Wallace Scholarship Miami U Redhawk Scholarship Ohio University Scholarship Ohio Wesleyan U Scholarship Bowling Green Academic Scholarship The Vivian Fisher Swingle Memorial Scholarship Dr. Thomas Community Service Scholarship The Stephanie Hupp Memorial Scholarship Nathan Halasinski KSU Academic Scholarship Kent State University Brandon Stickley Pittsburgh Technical College Megan Hampe University of Mount Union Zoe Stouffer The University of Akron Zoey Hane Ashland University Directors Award Ashland University Ian Strahley University of Mount Union Moffett Scholarship Lana Ulrich Kent State Scholarship Kent State University The Marion Sundheimer Memorial Scholarship Pepsico Scholarship Dustyn Harbert United States Marine Corps Trillian Vaughn Kent State Academic Scholarship Kent State University Jonah Harsh Akron Scholarship The University of Akron Kent State Honors Scholarship The Biery Cheese Scholarship Moffett Scholarship Bethany Haskell Moffett Scholarship The American Legion Scholarship Capital Presidential Scholarship Hunter Vaught Moffett Scholarship The Ohio State University Capital Music Scholarship The Stephen Fenstemaker Memorial Scholarship The Mabel Blamer Memorial Scholarship Scarlet and Gray Scholarship Akron U Academic Scholarship Christopher Walters Stark State College KSU Academic Scholarship Emily Warner Moffett Scholarship Walsh University Malone U Instrumental Scholarship Walsh University Scholarship MacDowell Music Club Scholarship Capital U Scholarship Medical Mutual of Ohio Scholarship Kent State Scholarship Miklos Hendricks Walsh Athletic Scholarship Walsh University Youngstown State University Scholarship Talethea Hodapp Thomas W. Strouble Scholarship Stark State College The O D Miller Memorial Scholarship Logan Ison Walsh Merit Scholarship Walsh University Alexa Wasosky Kent State University Walsh Honors Scholarship Brooke Weaver Cleveland State Music Vocal Scholarship Cleveland State University Walsh Athletic Scholarship Track Ohio University Scholarship Moffett Scholarship Canton Lincoln HS Alumni Scholarship The Malone Family Scholarship Bryce Weaver Gregory Hollbrook Memorial Scholarship Kent State University Colton Jones Class of 52 Scholarship Washington and Jefferson College Avery Wengerter Moffett Scholarship University of Mount Union Touchdown Club Scholarship Mount Union Scholarship Makenna Jones Moffett Scholarship The Ohio State University Anissa Williams Stark State College The Kevin Bryan Memorial Scholarship Alexis Wilson KSU Scholarship Kent State (Stark) Kaitlyn Kennedy Akron U Scholarship The University of Akron Akron Scholarship Nadia Keyes Kent State University Walsh Scholarship Cassidy Kiko US Naval Academy Scholarship United States Naval Academy Tori Wright Kent State Scholarship Kent State University Madison Kirby John Carroll Magis Scholarship John Youngstown State Scholarship Moffett Scholarship Ashley Zifer Moffett Scholarship Kent State University The Pete & Rita Moulin Memorial Scholarship Kent State Scholarship Samantha Kosita John Carroll Presidential Scholarship Stark County Scholarship Ohio Northern Presidential Scholarship The Biery Cheese Scholarship The University of Akron Scholarship Mark Zwick Stark State College Abigail Kress Akron Scholarship The University of Akron Roetzel Cletus Clara Scholarship Maddie Lehmiller The University of Akron *List completed based on student submissions Jax Leonard Cleveland State University

12 PAW PRINTS June 2020 Louisville Middle School Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award President’s Award for Educational Excellence Louisville Middle School students Hayley Louisville Middle School proudly honored several members of the class of 2024 at the annual awards Smith and Jack Mayle have been selected program on May 27, 2020. Students are recognized for their achievement in the classroom, arts, to receive the Ohio High School Athletic character, and athletic achievement. This year we had 73 students earn the President’s Award for Association prestigious Archie Griffin Educational Excellence. For this award, students must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average Sportsmanship Award. The award, named (GPA) throughout middle school and earn at least an 85% on a standardized test in total reading for two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie or math. Recipients of the award included: GOLD AWARD (3.6 GPA or higher); Ben Balough, Griffin, is presented each year to a male and Reeselin Barstow, Rebecca Bartsch, Austin Beck, Matilyn Benson, Addison Burick, Caleb female student who have been outstanding Hayley Smith Burrows, Andrew Corona, Payton Cowles, Victoria Cullins, Taylor Davis, Declan Deioma, in their efforts to promote sportsmanship in William DeLaCroix, Abigail DeSimio, Drew Dillen, Anastasia Dolph, Noah Emmons, Brynn their school and community. Evans, Brenden Eyler, Elena Foley, Paige Folk, Zachary Ganser, Catherine George, Kenna Gnes, This year’s honorees were presented with Kennedy Goley, Isaiah Gray, Zachary Hallam, Brooke Haren, Brady Hawk, Jack Horn, Kaylynn their awards at a special virtual ceremony Huprich, Sydney Jackson, Elizabeth Kandel, Alexander Keister, Remington Klein, Lillie Larsen, on May 27, 2020. The Archie Griffin Samuel Lewis, Zoe Mathie, Brayden Mayle, Jack Mayle, Brookelynn McGonagle, Julia Miculan, Sportsmanship Award, sponsored by the Chloe Millard, Cole Miller, Alexandra Mohr, Collin Moore, Georgia Muller, Anna Myers, Chloe Ohio High School Athletic Association is Jack Mayle Norris, Stone Patterson, Maxwell Pugh, Josephine Rigdon, Keaton Rode, Landyn Scheetz, designed to promote sportsmanship, ethics and integrity. Camille Schmied, Jenna Selby, Mikaiah Sells, Evan Shirley, Emiliana Smetanyuk-Hernandez, Hayley Smith, and Addison Thorne. SILVER AWARD (3.0-3.599 GPA); Tyler Adkins, James Beavers, Landon Eyler, Emily Facemier, Aviana Heckman, Landon Hester, Nicole Horvath, American Legion Leadership Awards Josiah Leonard, William Price, Harleigh Rice, Carrie Rodriques, and Avery Weaver. The Monnier-Duplain American Legion Post 548 sponsors Congratulations to all of our recipients for the hard work throughout their middle school career. They the middle school leadership award each year. Students have consistently gone above and beyond expectations. are nominated by their faculty and staff, because of their leadership qualities they have displayed at school and through community involvement. The Legion selects two girls and two boys from the class that have displayed impeccable leadership Brenden Eyler Paige Folk and character and they are presented with their certificate and medallion at the awards program at Powerful Pens Point to Success the school. This year’s honorees are Brenden In just two seasons, Louisville Middle School’s Power of the Pen team has written its way into the Eyler, Paige Folk, history books. In their 2018 inaugural season, the eighth grade LMS Power of the Pen team of Jessica Caleb Leatherberry and Caleb Josephine Stewart, Katie George, Josselin Jawalka, Alley Ivey, Arielle Dalpra, and Ali Kovach placed third at Josephine Rigdon. Leatherberry Rigdon the District tournament. These promising writers edged out 19 other Stark County schools to earn the third-place trophy. Jessica Stewart demonstrated exceptional promise earning the prestigious title as the best overall eighth grade writer at the tournament. It seemed as though next year’s eighth graders would have some large shoes to fill. As it happens, Louisville Middle School students have extensive vocabularies. However, a word that doesn’t appear in their vocabulary is “fear.” With fresh enthusiasm, fervor, and of course, fresh pens, the new eighth grade LMS team of Paige Folk, Alex Mohr, Georgia Muller, Chloe Millard, Sydney Jackson, and Maya Baxter proved they could write just about anything. The only thing they couldn’t do? Be written off. After competing at the District tournament, these young writers were determined to ink their mark at the Regional. And ink they did. Each Power of the Pen tournament rewards the “top 12” writers with a medal. Louisville Middle Schoolers were well represented among the top writers with Georgia Muller, Paige Folk, Chloe Millard, and Alex Mohr earning the 7th, 8th, 10th and 11th place slots. Their performance catapulted the LMS POP team to a third-place regional trophy, this time besting a near 40 schools in route. Paige Folk also earned special recognition and an opportunity to be published in the “Book of Winners,” with her story titled, “The Girl with the Purple Hair.” Seventh graders collect over 900 items to be donated to Love, Hair, and Happiness. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, the state Power of the Pen tournament was cancelled. However, a big An event that provides backpacks of toiletry and personal need congratulations to both the 2018 and 2019 LMS Power of the Pen teams for their continued successes. items to homeless men, women, and children in Stark County! What a wonderful legacy you’ve created. We, as an LMS family and community, are very proud. Write on! www.louisvillecityschools.org 13 PAW PRINTS Louisville High School Leopard Speech and Debate Stand Out at State Finals Louisville’s Millard Captures #5 Rank in the State

The Leopard Speech and Debate team leapt to Wooster HS March 6-7th to compete in the OSDA (Ohio Speech and Debate Association) State Finals. Louisville students advanced many to elimination rounds and captured stellar ranks among the best 1,500 students state-wide. Advancing all the way to the pinnacle of the competition, the coveted final round, was Junior Gavin Millard. Gavin topped the crowd of students in Humorous Interpretation all weekend, finishing an incredible 5th in State! Senior Robert Duncan also saw much success as he debated strongly through many rounds of Lincoln Douglas Debate, advancing all the way to being honored in the Top 16. Duncan was also celebrated as a four-year qualifier, an impressive feat. Emma Patterson, a senior in Congressional Debate, had consistent success through many rounds matching Junior Gavin Millard her 2019 results of being recognized in the semi- reached the top tier at the finals. Junior David Fraizer also had a great State Finals, advancing all showing in Congressional Debate as he advanced the way to the final round and to quarter-finals. finishing 5th in the state in Humorous Interpretation. On the speech side of the competition, Senior Nadia Keyes (Humorous Interpretation) and Sophomore Taryn Allgood (Delamation) soared through preliminary rounds collecting top ranks and finished in the Top 24 in the state in their respective categories. Junior Darien Yoder also grabbed top ranks as he competed in Informative Speaking.

LHS Speech and Debate Squad of Thirteen took on the Best at the State Finals.

Additional competitors collecting team points and making a great impact were Senior Carolina Ivey, Sophomores Tayleigh Folden, Beth Balough, Megan Begue, Maggie Begue and Freshman Noah Capo. Congratulations to the Leopards as they finished their OSDA season with such success and by continually improving and having a stronger finish each year at this top competition!

Top performers included Taryn Allgood, David Fraizer, Robert Duncan, Gavin Millard, Emma Patterson and Nadia Keyes (not pictured).

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Wrestling Team Makes History This year’s Louisville Wrestling Team, led by head coach Rocky Laughlin, made one of the best runs in Louisville school history. This year’s team was OHSAA Sectional Champions, OHSAA District Champions, OHSAA Team Regional Champions, and OHSAA Team State Champions. Unfortunately, the individual portion of this year’s season was cut short, and the individual state championships were not wrestled. Heading into the individual state championship, the Louisville Wrestling Team had qualified a school record eight state qualifiers. Dominic Hoffarth, Garett Lautzenheiser, Davin Louisville Bowlers Rhoads, Carter Mickley, Daniel Kennedy, Jax Leonard, Brent Paulus, and Blake Robbins each placed in the top four of the district tournament and qualified to compete in Columbus at the individual state championships. Strike Gold The Stark County High School Bowling Conference officially announced their conference awards for the 2019-2020 school year. For the second year in a row, Louisville bowlers have been named Bowler of the Year. Chase Barstow and Carleen Fouts both received bowler of the year honors for the National Division. Chase Barstow was also named the #1 bowler in Stark County. Louisville received many conference awards listed below. The Louisville Bowling program has only been around for two seasons, and their success has created a change in their Division assignment for next season. Starting in 2020-2021, Louisville Bowling will be joining the Federal League Schools and will now be part of the Federal Division. Congratulations to our Leopard bowling program, and keep striking gold! Bowlers of the Year 2nd Team Sportsmanship Award Chase Barstow Nick Phillips Congratulations to Louisville resident Ben Stoffer on receiving Carleen Fouts Matt Darlison the OHSAA Sportsmanship Award from Louisville High School! 1st Team Honorable Mention This state award is presented to those who define exemplary Chase Barstow Tom Warner contributions and service. Thank you, Ben, on behalf of our Carleen Fouts students, athletes and the entire Leopard Nation! Chloe Sprout

www.louisvillecityschools.org 15 PAW PRINTS District News Have you wondered if Staying Positive your preschooler Child Find is developing typically? While Serving Others Child Find is a continuous process of public awareness activities, screening, With adjustments, we are trying to remain open to serve those in the and evaluation designed to locate, identify, and refer and serve any child, age Louisville Community who are struggling with food insecurities. 21 and below, who has a disability. Research tells us that it is best to begin the process as early as possible by finding young children with disabilities Deserved thanks goes to Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church and providing them with Early Intervention or Pre-School Special Education who allows us to use their hall for distribution and to Mid Lake Services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Industries which continues to make our food runs to the Akron/ If you are unsure of the developmental milestones for children from birth to Canton Food Bank. A huge shout out to National Guardsmen Nelson and Trickett and the Akron age five, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index. Canton Foodbank. Our ordered products came by way of the Military. Thank a Veteran today for html to review the CDC Developmental Milestones Checklists. There you keeping us healthy and safe. will find resources that list stages of typical development as well as ideas for activities to help your child grow. To those of you who have offered to volunteer, I thank you. I turn down your offers of help only because I am trying to keep everyone safe from illness. At this time, with a skeleton crew of regular Louisville City Schools will be conducting free screenings on August 19th at North Nimishillen Elementary. If you believe that your child may be a child volunteers, our doors will remain open on the First and Third Thursdays of each month. with a disability or is in need of support services, please contact Justin Haren, Thank you, Director of Special Programs, at 330.875.7602 for scheduling. You can find Sally Samblanet, Director more information about the Louisville Integrated Preschool Program at https:// Trustees and Volunteers www.louisvillecityschools.oh.schools.bz/Content/integrated-preschool.

Calendar 2020-2021 Louisville City Schools August 2020 November 2020 June 20201 May 2021 August February S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 14 Convocation Day - No Students 12 Teacher Exchange Day for PD - 17 Waiver Day - No Students No Students 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 18 First Student Day - Gr. 1-6 & 9 15 Presidents Day - No School 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Waiver Day - Gr. 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 March 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Kdg. Parent Meeting 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 End of 9 weeks (46 days) 19 Kdg. Phase-in Group A 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29-31 Spring Break - No School 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 20 Kdg. Phase-in Group B 21 All Kdg. Students to Attend April 30 31 28 30 31 1-2 Spring Break - No School September 2020 December 2020 March 2021 June 2021 September

4 No School 5 Teacher Exchange Day - S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S No School 7 Labor Day - No School 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 May October 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 27 Last Student Day 9 Waiver Day - No Students End of 9 weeks (43 days) 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 Teacher Exchange Day for PD - End of Semester (89 days) 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 No Students 23 End of 9 weeks (45 days) 28 Teacher Day - No Students 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 Memorial Day - No School November October 2020 January 2021 April 2021 July 2021 25-27 Thanksgiving Break - No School S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 30 Teacher Exchange Day - No School Teacher Day - No School Students 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 December First & Last Student Day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 21-31 Winter Break - No School No School 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 January Teacher Exchange Day for Conference 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Winter Break - No School Nights - No School 4 Classes Resume 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 8 End of 9 weeks (41 days) Teacher Exchange Day for PD - End of Semester (86 days) No Students Parent Teacher Conferences 15 Waiver Day Waiver Days - North Nim. — October 1 & 8, February 4 & 11. LES — October 15 & 22, February 4 & 11. 18 Martin Luther King Day - No School Students No School Middle School — October 6, November 23, February 4 & 9. High School — October 8 & 15, February 11 & 18. Calamity Day Make-up Schedule: 1st Day - June 1, 2021 with consecutive weekdays as needed.

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