The Young Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. This program is for students in grades 9-11.

Students from Miamisburg have achieved great success while participating in the program in previous years. We have available slots for more Miamisburg students to apply to be a Young Scholar.

The Young Scholars Program at Sinclair College provides college readiness activities that prepare students for success during and after high school. Students have the opportunity to participate in college preparation and career exploration activities during Saturday enrichment sessions throughout the year on Sinclair’s campus, as well as attend cultural enrichment and community involvement events.

 To qualify to be a Young Scholar, a student must

• Be a resident of Montgomery County
• Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Be a first-generation prospective college student
• Receive a recommendation by an education and community member.

Students who graduate from the program are eligible to receive a Financial Aid package to Sinclair and become a Taylor Scholar.

Please visit https://www.sinclair.edu/academics/young-scholars-program/ to complete the application.

Today, Wednesday, July 24th, building secretaries, principals and board office staff were welcomed back for the 2019-2020 school year. A meeting was held at Miamisburg High School where Superintendent David Vail, Board President Dale Toadvine and other Administrative Staff spoke about upcoming changes and updates to the District. Four staff members were recognized for 25-years of service in the Miamisburg School District. Congratulations to Jason Osboren, Debbie McAfee, April Havell (pictured with Dr. Vail - not pictured is Barb Barry).

Other staff will be welcomed back next week. School begins for students in grades 1-12 on Thursday, August 8th. Kindergarten will begin Friday, August 9th. Preschool will begin Monday, August 12th.

Drivers on the road may be confused when they see a school bus stop arm pop out during a student's drop-off. When do drivers need to stop and when are they allowed to continue driving? The law depends on the number of lanes.

On a two-lane roadway, drivers traveling in both directions must stop for school buses. By law, drivers must remain stopped until the bus is in motion again or the bus driver signals that traffic can proceed.

On a road with four or more lanes, drivers on the opposite site of a stopped school bus do not need to stop. Only vehicles on the same side of the roadway are required to stop. That law is applicable in Ohio, but not in all other states. On roads with four or more lanes, Ohio law requires that school buses pick up students on the same side of the road that the passenger lives on.

A driver breaking these laws can face fines up to $500 and a temporarily suspended license.