What the Experts Say

As with anyillness, such as the flu, the Ohio Department of Health recommends the followingprecautions for your child(ren} and you:

• Keep your child home if they are sick (exceptto visit a health care professional).
• Instruct and remind your child to wash their hands for 20 seconds or more with soapy water
• Instruct and remind your child to avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth withunwashed hands
• Avoid contact with people who are sick
• Instruct and remind your child to cover their mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve whencoughing or sneezing
• Provide your child with adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals to ensure a healthyimmune system.

Letter from Public Health Dayton Montgomery County

Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center
833-4-ASKODH (833-427-5634)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
https://www.cde.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Preventing COVID-1 Spread in Communities
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel
https://www.cde.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
When and How to Wash Your Hands
https://www.cde.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

Ohio Departmentof Health
How You Can Prevent and Prepare
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/

National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Children about COVID-19
http://bit.ly/2U2ex02

Miamisburg High School senior Caroline Gillespie was awarded the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship. The award was presented from the Montgomery County Educational Service Center Wednesday, March 11th at a luncheon at the Dayton Marriott. The stipend is to be used to defray cost for books, fees and other college related expenses for the 2020-2021 school year.

Dr. Franklin B. Walter was the superintendent of Ohio schools and he stressed the importance of scholarship, integrity and involvement. School officials were asked to recommend students who were honest; respectful of others; involved in school/church/community/work activities; and displayed a strong work ethic toward his/her studies. Caroline qualified in all categories! Upon learning that she had been chosen, Caroline was asked to choose a "teacher of influence", who would also be honored. Caroline chose Miamisburg High School teacher Jared Lovin. Congratulations Caroline! (Pictured below are Jared Lovin, Caroline, and Superintendent Dr. David Vail)

Three District Administrators and a former Board Member were honored at the Ohio School Board Association's (OSBA) annual Southwest Region Spring Conference held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Dr. David Vail was honored with a "Friend of the Southwest" Award presented on behalf of the region executive committee. Board member Sharon Angel was presented with a 15 year recognition plaque. Former Miamisburg City Schools Board Member Joe Idzakovich was also presented with a 15 year recognition plaque for his years on the board at the Miami Valley Career Vocational Center. 

Lastly, Director of Business Scott Gilbert was honored as the 2020 Outstanding Administrator of Operations. Scott was nominated by Miamisburg City Schools' Treasurer/CFO Tina Hageman. Tina's nomination read; “Scott has demonstrated skill, professionalism, and decorum each and every day.” “He has managed multiple construction projects and he continues to review processes and incorporate efficiencies that have saved the district time and money."  Superintendent, David Vail wrote, “I am reliant on Scott for many of the decisions that need to be made in our daily operation which he oversees – custodial, maintenance, nutrition, and security”.

Congratulations to Scott Gilbert for being recognized as the 2020 Outstanding Administrator of Operations/Facilities in the Southwest Region!