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Daylight Saving Ends on Sunday
Don't forget to turn your clocks back on Sunday, November 3 when Daylight Saving ends.


 
Mini Pitch MLSD Secures a Mini-Pitch!
Minford Local School District Secures Mini-Pitch

In an exciting development for the Minford Local School District, assistant high school
boys soccer coach Jonas Smith has successfully secured a Mini-Pitch, thanks to a
collaboration with the Columbus Crew, Lower.com, Nationwide, the US Soccer
Foundation, and Musco Lighting. This investment is set to enhance the district's athletic
facilities and provide students with increased opportunities for physical activity and skill
development.

The Mini-Pitch, designed for soccer but versatile enough for various sports, will serve as
a community hub for youth engagement and fitness. The selected location of Minford
Elementary School’s playground provides daily access for use during the school day by
K-3 students and for extracurricular activity by the community as well.

It is particularly significant for southern Ohio, where access to soccer-related facilities
can be limited. The partnership with the Columbus Crew, a Major League Soccer team,
and the US Soccer Foundation underscores the importance of grassroots development
in the sport, while Musco Lighting’s involvement ensures that the pitch will be equipped
with state-of-the-art technology and lighting for nighttime use.

Coach Smith expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, "This Mini-Pitch will not
only elevate our soccer program but also foster a sense of community among our
students and families. We are grateful for the support from the Columbus Crew, the US
Soccer Foundation, Musco Lighting, Lower.com, and Nationwide in making this vision a
reality. Appalachia has a tendency to be overlooked for opportunities. Scioto County
falls behind both Ohio and US averages in many economic and educational measures. I
hope that this Mini-Pitch provides an opportunity for athletes in the area to develop their
skills and potentially open up avenues to a higher education that may have not been
available before. I’m thrilled that our community gets to lead the way and provide the
first Mini-Pitch in the tristate area. It is great to see such prominent organizations share
this vision for our community and area of the state.”

The installation of the Mini-Pitch is expected to begin in early 2025, with hopes of a
grand opening event that will bring together students, families, and local supporters.

This new facility will provide a safe and engaging space for young athletes to develop
their skills, promote teamwork, and enjoy the game of soccer.

With this initiative, the Minford Local School District is taking a significant step towards
enhancing its athletic programs and promoting a healthy lifestyle among its students.
 
Winterfest 2024 - November 9, 2024
Our 22nd Annual Winterfest is Saturday Nov. 9th from 11 a.m.  – 5 p.m. at Minford High School with:
Everyone is welcome!   Proceeds to benefit the band.
 
Parent-Teacher Conferences - November 7, 2024
School will dismiss two (2) hours early on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
*Student Pick-ups will be two hours earlier than normal pick-up times*

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of November 7, 2024.

School will be closed on Friday, November 8, 2024.  Classes will resume Monday, November 11, 2024.

Click here for a printable flyer.
 
Science Fair - November 22
This year's Science Fair will be held on November 22   Please see your science teacher for more information.

The deadline to enter is November 12.
 
Italy Trip 2027 Going to Italy!- Summer 2027
The Falcons are invading Italy and your student is invited!

There will be an informational meeting on Nov 7th...please see more info below and the link to register for the meeting.  This trip would apply to current 7th-10th graders.|

Dear families,
We’re going to Italy in Summer 2027, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/fa8uwyg
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this
adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
? How this opportunity will benefit your student
? What we’ll see and do on our trip
? Everything that’s included in this experience
? How your child can earn academic credit
? How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
? How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks,
Rachael Stapleton
 
Girls Soccer Tournament Brackets
 
Winterfest 2024
 
Notice of November Regular Board Meeting Date Change
The November meet of the Minford Local Board of Education has been changed to Thursday, November 21, 2024.  The meeting will be held in the High School Media Center at 6 p.m.
 
2024 - 2025 School Year Calendar
Click this link to view the school calendar for 2024 - 2025.  The second page of the calendar displays a breakdown of events for the year.
 
School Communication System
We are excited to announce that we will be switching to Remind to send out all school and district communications in the near future.  This will replace the old system of dialing and sending automated calls.  This is mostly a Text Message only system, except for Emergency calls, it can call landline phones with an audio call.  We have many of our parents' cell phone numbers in our system, but not all.  We will be sending out test messages in the next few days.  If you did not receive the message, then we do not have your cell phone number as a primary number in our system.  You can visit our Remind portal to manually sign up for messages from a specific building or contact your school's office to update them with your latest cell phone number.  Here is the link to the Falcon Remind Portal
 
Principal's Office:  740-820-3445
Guidance Office:    740-820-4923
High School Fax:   740-820-4484

ACT School Code:
363-475
 

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