Reminder: All K-12 students will have a one-hour early release tomorrow, Nov. 26! Happy Thanksgiving!
🦃 Thanksgiving Break is right around the corner! Loudonville-Perrysville students and staff will be off from Nov. 27-29. We hope you enjoy this special time with family and friends. Have a great holiday, and we'll see you back, refreshed, on Monday, December 2!
🎨 The Loudonville Jr. High & High School Art Club Show kicks off tomorrow, Nov. 16, at the Loudonville Public Library! Stop by through Dec. 7 to see the beautiful and impressive artwork created by our talented students. You don't want to miss it!
We are hiring! Loudonville-Perrysville is looking to fill two open bus driver positions as well as a special education classroom aide at McMullen Elementary. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please visit lpschools.k12.oh.us and select "Employment" in the red, top right menu to apply. For questions or more information, please call 419-994-3912.
Happy School Psychology Week! A big thank you to our amazing school psychologist, Rhonda Curtis, for all she does! She supports our students’ well-being and helps them succeed academically, socially and emotionally. We're grateful for your dedication, Rhonda!
Happy Veterans Day, Loudonville-Perrysville! Today, we express our deepest gratitude to all who have served and their families. Your bravery and commitment inspire our community. Thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country!
Reminder, Redbirds! You are invited to the 6th-grade music program this evening, which honors our Veterans. We hope you will join us for this free event, honoring those who have served our country and celebrate the hard work of our sixth-grade students. See you at 7!
Please join the LHS FFA, staff and students as we pay tribute to our veterans who honorably served our country. A local veteran and an Ohio FFA Officer will be our guest speakers.
The ceremony is free and open to all veterans and community members. Veterans and guests are encouraged to come early for a free breakfast in the new LHS Greenhouse. Breakfast will be served by FFA members from 8:15am to 9:15am.
Thank you to all veterans of our Armed Forces for your service.
Special thanks to State Representative Melanie Miller for visiting our elementary schools this morning! Representative Miller toured Budd and McMullen, experienced our students and teachers in action and met with Superintendent Allerding to discuss school facilities, safety and state funding. Thanks so much for visiting our Redbirds!
Interested in learning more about our Master Facilities Plan? Find details and frequently asked questions on our website: https://www.lpschools.k12.oh.us/page/master-planning-and-faciliites
🎃👻 Happy Halloween, LP Schools! Wishing everyone a spooky and safe Halloween! Don’t forget, there’s a one-hour early release today! 🍬🕸️
While the idea seems simple, financing bonds for school projects is more complex. School bond interest rates are typically lower than personal loan or mortgage rates due to tax exemptions and the district’s strong credit rating. The original rate was estimated at 5%, but today’s rate might be closer to 4.5%.
The projected interest of $52.8 million was based on $55.5 million, excluding the district's $2 million contribution. With the current bond issue of $53.5 million, the interest at 5% would be around $50.8 million, and at 4.5%, it would drop to $45.7 million. Lower interest rates over the 37-year repayment period could benefit taxpayers.
However, interest rates fluctuate, and final rates will depend on when the bonds are sold. The district can also refinance if rates improve. Much depends on the timeline set by the OFCC and the outcome of the November bond issue.
Learn more about the District's Master Facilities Plan by visiting lpschools.k12.oh.us.
It's Ohio School Safety Month and we are honored to have Officer Kick and McClellan helping keep our students safe. Officer Kick and McLellan play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, staff and community. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to keep them safe!
Reminder: It's the end of the first quarter! LP Schools will dismiss one hour early on Friday, October 25.
Superintendent Allerding spotted our band sharing their musical talents and spreading joy at the McMullen Assisted Care facility by our high school. We are so proud of our students' continual efforts to share their talents to brighten someone else's day! Way to go, Redbirds!
Please join us tomorrow, October 23, at 6:30 PM for a tour of RF McMullen Elementary! This is the final tour in the series. All LP Schools community members are invited to explore the building before the November bond issue. We hope to see you there and at Budd tonight!
Reminder: Tour CE Budd School tomorrow evening, October 22 at 6:30 PM. As part of the building tours hosted this month, this is an opportunity for the community to see current conditions and learn more about the proposed plan. You can learn more about the Master Facilities Plan by visiting our website at lpschools.k12.oh.us.
Budd students were visited by Budd School Legend, Basketball Jones! Jones has been sharing a message of "Above the Line" actions with our Redbirds for many years. A component of the R-Factor, an “above the line” response refers to a reaction that is intentional, on purpose, skillful and leads to a positive outcome. Budd uses the R-Factor and the skills that it teaches to help develop a positive culture for students.
Join us for Loudonville High School Building Tours! Mark your calendars for October 21 at 6:30 PM. All members of the LP Schools community are invited to explore our buildings ahead of the upcoming November bond issue.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Mark your calendars for October 29 & 31. All parents are encouraged to schedule a conference to discuss and ask questions about your student's learning and progress.
Please contact the school office where your student(s) attends if you would like to schedule a conference or have any questions.
