Reminder: There is no school for students October 2-4 for the Loudonville Street Fair! 🎉 See you back at school soon!
The Task Force has reviewed and considered a variety of funding options, including an income tax levy. Because an income tax levy is dependent on those living in the district, it is less secure and not recommended by financial advisors due to its instability. If someone making $150,000/yr. moves out of the district or loses a job, the funding generated is lost. Additionally, the interest rate is higher for this type of funding source, and the term is shorter compared to a property tax, which would increase the annual commitment (23 years is the longest term for an income tax).
For example, funding a $52 million bond issue in our community through a 50/50 split of income tax and property tax would require a 1.25% income tax over a 23 year term and 4.8 mil property tax over a 37 year term. The income tax would generate $26,000,000 toward the project and would cost an estimated $625/year per $50,000 of income. The property tax would then generate $26,000,000 as well, and cost property owners $168/year per $100,000 of market value. A person making $50,000/year and living in a $100,000 home in our community would pay an estimated total of $793/year.
Funding the same issue through property taxes, would require a 10.10 mil property tax levy and would cost $353.50/year per $100,000 of market value.
What a night to remember! 💃🕺 The Homecoming Dance was full of laughter, great music and unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone who made it special! Here are some highlights from the night—we’re already looking forward to next year!
Our Homecoming Parade was a blast! From floats to marching bands, the spirit was alive and well in Redbird Nation. We loved seeing so many community members come together to celebrate our schools!
The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District is proud to announce its achievement of a 4-star rating on the State of Ohio's annual Report Card, demonstrating significant progress across key areas of student performance and district growth.
This year, Loudonville-Perrysville has made notable improvements tying as a top-rated district in Ashland County. The district moved from a 3-star to a 4-star rating overall, as well as, in three important categories: Achievement, Gap Closing, and Early Literacy. Additionally, the district saw a remarkable improvement in its Graduation Rate, moving from 4 stars to 5 stars, and a significant jump in College, Career & Military Readiness, with the percentage rising from 45% to 72.9%.
Read the full story: www.lpschools.k12.oh.us/article/1776600
Happy Teach Ag Day! 🌾📚 We’re grateful for our Agri-Science teacher Kendra Carnegie teaching the next generation of farmers, scientists and leaders.
Our students recently participated in a soil invitational at Heath White Farm, where they learned a lot about wetland and low-land soils. Thank you to the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District for the informative session!
This Friday, September 20, join us for a game of Redbird football honoring our Veterans! Anyone who has served or is currently serving in the military gets into the game for free. Visit the pass gate for entry. Thank you for your service to our country!
Additionally, complimentary yard signs honoring your service can be picked up at the high school office or at the concession stand during the game on Friday night.
We hope to see you there!
The PI levy, originally passed by voters in 2013 for a period of five years for 1.5 mills, was renewed by the community in March 2024 for another five-year period. This levy generates $297,000 per year for the district and will be an important part of maintaining our current facilities over the next five years.
Should the community vote to approve the current bond issue, the Board of Education would recommend to not renew the levy once it expires. If the bond issue is not passed and we are unable to develop a plan to address facilities, voters would likely see a permanent improvement levy on the ballot for additional millage exceeding the current 1.5 mills in order to support ongoing maintenance costs of our facilities. Currently, over the last four years, the district has spent an average of $509,218.54 annually on maintenance expenses.
It wouldn't be Redbird football season without the Beat Hillsdale Community Bonfire! Thank you to everyone who joined us and celebrated the fall season with Redbird spirit.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Regular attendance is key to student success. We encourage all families to prioritize attendance this month and this school year. For tips and resources, visit attendanceworks.org. Let’s work together to make every day count!
Calling all golfers and Redbird supporters! Join us for the first annual Boys’ Basketball Golf Outing on Sunday, September 22, at Pleasant Hill Golf Course. The event kicks off with a Ball Drop at 9:45 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Proceeds will help update locker rooms and provide team shoes and travel sweats. We’re also selling sponsor signs and accepting donations and raffle and auction items!
For more info or to get involved, contact:
📞 Coach Tim Brafford: 419-564-5974
📞 Michele at Pleasant Hill Golf Course: 419-938-5311
Let’s come together and support our Redbirds!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Back to School Bash! 🎉 We had an amazing time celebrating the start of the school year with our Redbirds. Thank you to the many community resource organizations that volunteered their time to share valuable information with our school community.
In 2023, our district was awarded the Stronger Connections Grant, making events like this bash and the spring resource fair possible. This grant focuses on supporting health, safety, student wellness, and mental health needs. Community involvement and engagement, such as the resource fair and Back-to-School Bash, are a key part of this initiative! We're excited to turn this into a yearly tradition, providing families with critical resources and kicking off the school year with fun and community spirit!
Join us TONIGHT for the Beat Hillsdale Community Bonfire! The event will kick off at 8 p.m. in the parking lot between the high school and the football stadium. We hope to see you there! Go Birds!
🎉 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! 🎉
Open to all Loudonville-Perrysville residents and community members—come out and join us today for an evening of fun, food and festivities!
📅 Date: Today, September 3
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Loudonville High School
Enjoy free food, bounce houses and a chance to dunk your favorite Loudonville staff in the dunk tanks! Plus, explore community resources from vendors across Ashland, Richland and Holmes counties. Don’t miss out on our 14+ giveaway baskets—there’s something for everyone!
Bring your family and friends, and let’s kick off the start of school in style, Redbirds! 🎒✨
It's an exciting day at LP! We just got our new book vending machine!
Students will have the opportunity to earn golden coins throughout the year that can be used to pick out a new book to keep.
Special thanks to all that helped to make this a reality for our K-3 students, including the LP Schools Foundation and the McMullen Parents Association!
The LP Foundation provided Superintendent Allerding a grant to make this project happen, and the McMullen Parent Association helped with purchasing books to stock out vending machine.
Happy Labor Day, Redbirds! Just a reminder that there is no school today. We hope you enjoy a restful day with friends and family. We’ll see everyone back in the classroom tomorrow!
Just a heads up—there will be no school on Monday, Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday!
What is a mill? A mill is a unit used to measure property tax rates. Specifically, one mill is equal to $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. This means that when you see a tax rate expressed in mills on your tax bill, it signifies the amount of tax due per $1,000 of the property's assessed value. The concept of mills helps determine the property tax amount owed based on the property's value.
Get ready for a fun-filled day on September 3! We’re excited to announce our Back to School Bash with bounce houses, a staff dunk tank, free food, and tons of giveaways for families and community members. 🎈🎁
📅 Date: September 3
⏰ Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
📍 Location: Loudonville High School
We hope to see you there!
We are so grateful to our community members and business owners for their support of our Redbirds! Today, Stake's IGA donated cold water to our students and staff at McMullen and Budd Elementary Schools. Thank you, Mr. Stake and Mr. Fliger, for this special delivery!
