March 6, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by COVID-19. This disease was first detected in Wuhan City in China. CDC is following this rapidly evolving heath situation. On January 31, 2020, the United States declared a public health emergency to help the healthcare community respond to COVID-19. Exposure to COVID-19 comes from travel to China or direct contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

At this point, there have been zero confirmed cases in the state of Ohio, but the situation is being monitored regularly by members of the medical community. As of right now, most people in the United States will have little immediate risk of exposure to this virus. This virus is NOT currently spreading widely in the United States. Miamisburg City Schools is collaborating closely with the CDC and with state and local health departments to keep abreast of the situation and to update emergency operations plans in the event of a pandemic.

Everyone can do their part to respond to this emerging public health threat. There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if they are visibly dirty.
• Remind children to do the same.
• CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

If there are any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call or email your building principal or Central Office. We will do our best to help. You can also contact the Montgomery County Department of Public Health at (937)225-5700 or the Ohio Department of Health at (614)466-3543. You can also find useful information at the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html and these links https://www.phdmc.org/ (Montgomery County Health Department) and https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/home (Ohio Department of Health).

The Ohio Department of Health has opened a call center. If you have questions regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19 you may call 1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634).

MIAMISBURG CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A SUPERINTENDENT
Information for Interested Applicants

The Board of Education for Miamisburg City Schools is accepting applications for the district's next superintendent who will replace retiring superintendent Dr. David Vail. 
The BOE hired K-12 Business Consulting, Inc. to spearhead this effort.

Superintendent Profile Search Results
About Miamisburg City Schools
Application for Superintendent

Miamisburg Destination Imagination teams had an excellent showing in Regional Competition on Saturday at Sinclair Community College. Two of our Burg teams won three challenges for their levels and will be continuing on to state competition on April 4 in Centerville. We are so proud of all of our DI teams this season and wish DI Vikes (MMS) and The 3 UnBEElievable BEErilliant BEElers the best of luck as they continue preparing for state competition next month!

 Technical Challenge: The Big Fix
DI Vikes from MMS
Team Managers: Rob & Jennie Thompson
Team Members: Anmol Dhaliwal, Braden Montgomery, Chrys Ngoh, Joel Reinker, Maria Stevens, and Matthew Thompson
First place...continuing to state competition.

Scientific Challenge: First Encounter
Fruit Snack Pack Attack from MMS
Team Managers: Melissa Kachenmeister and Mike Buker
Team Members: Avrey Archer, Isabelle Caudill, Corbin Kachenmeister, Becca Kinder, Jeffery Razor, Nora Skudlarek
Second place

DI-monds from MMS
Team Manager: Misty Tinney
Team Members: Cali Glassener, Jonathan Price, Logan Tinney
Fourth place

D’Awesome DInos from Mark Twain
Team Manager: Sara Howard
Team Members: Kara Corbitt, Jojo Glasener, Gabe Howard, Lila Krull, Livia Krull, and Mohannad Milhem
Third place

Improvisational Challenge: To the Rescue
The 3 UnBEElievable BEErilliant BEElers from MHS
Team Managers: Jim & Donna Fontaine
Team Members: Cole Boyd, Ashika Desai, Alex LeBlanc
First place...continuing to state competition.

Service Learning Challenge: It’s about Time
The 3 UnBEElievable BEErilliant BEElers from MHS
Team Managers: Jim & Donna Fontaine
Team Members: Cole Boyd, Ashika Desai, Alex LeBlanc
First place...continuing to state competition.

Debatable
Team Manager: Misty Tinney and Jodie Lanese
Team Members: Austyn Benton, Max Branham, Jacob Furl, Deakin Mitchell, and Noah Tinney
Third place

Preschool registration for the 2020-2021 school year will begin on Monday, March 2nd at Maddux-Lang Primary School. Registrations will be accepted on Monday, March 2nd from 9:30 AM until 6:00 PM, and on Tuesday March 3rd and Wednesday March 4th from 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM. Registration will continue until all openings are filled. Spaces are limited and students are placed according to age and needs of the program.

Enrollment is open for residents of the Miamisburg City School District. Students must be three years of age before August 1, 2020, and potty trained. The preschool program at Maddux-Lang has classes Monday through Thursday. The AM session is from 9:05 to 11:45 AM and the PM session is from 1:05-3:45 PM. Class sizes are approximately 16 students, with a teacher and classroom assistant. We follow the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Content Standards. Maddux-Lang is a a 5-star rated program. Tuition for the year is $1200. Tuition is expected to be paid in quarterly payments- $300 upon acceptance into the program in May and $300 on or before the last day of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grading periods. Registration packets are available by clicking here.

Registration for all incoming Kindergartners will take place at the Memorial Building Board of Education Offices, 540 E. Park Avenue, Miamisburg (between Kinder Elementary School and the Miamisburg Library). Children must be five (5) prior to August 1, 2020. The following dates have been set aside for this purpose:

Tuesday, March 3 from 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4 from 12:00 Noon - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 5 from 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Families are able to download all kindergarten registration forms required by clicking here. If you are unable to download the forms, packets will be available at the time of registration.