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September 5: Personalized Learning Day
Tuesday, September 5 is the first Personalized Learning Day of the 2023-2024 school year.
What is a Personalized Learning Day?
Personalized Learning Day is a student-led day of choice. On Personaliz...

Scholarships for High School Seniors
Middletown Community Foundation: The application for High School Seniors will open on December 14, 2022, and close promptly on February 14 at 11:59 pm. We strongly encourage you to submit your initial...
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November 8: Personalized Learning Day
Personalized Learning is a student-led day of choice (students do not report to school). On Personalized Learning Days, our teachers and staff will engage in professional development while the student...
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Safety Update: Swatting Incident
This evening we were alerted to a threat of violence against Middletown High School. Our local law enforcement determined the threat was a “swatting” incident, which is a false threat reporting of a s...

MHS: Parent-Teacher Conferences
You’re invited to schedule your Parent Teacher Conferences! The conferences will take place on November 7, so please sign-up by November 4.

Middletown Board of Education Appoints New Member
The Middletown City School District (MCSD) Board of Education (BOE) announces Verlena Stewart's appointment to fill Michelle's unexpired term Novak, who resigned in September. Dr. Chris Urso, BOE pres...
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Middie XL: Road Trip
We're taking a ROAD TRIP and we'd like to invite you to join us. We're opening the doors of all 10 buildings and showing off all the great, wonderful, and innovative programs and people in our schools...

November 7: College and Military Fair
MHS Counseling Department is bringing a college and military fair to the high school. Come meet with representatives, learn about the college enrollment and/or military enlistment process, and enjoy s...
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School Safety Update
Your student’s safety and well-being are our utmost priority. We want to thank you for your cooperation and patience while we worked to keep our students and staff safe.

The Admiral Squad
Middletown City School District is working to address the shortage of Black males in education. This week we are introducing The Admiral Squad, an affinity group for Black males in our district. The A...

Preparing for Tomorrow, Today
You've probably heard about the Passport to Tomorrow, seen the badges on all the elementary school buildings, or read the mailer that went home last year. We've been hard at work breathing life into o...

Your Input is Needed: Sonny Hill Community Center

Open House & Device Distribution Information
Open House & Device Distribution Information
Welcome back to school, Middies! Here is your one-stop shop for all device pick-up times and open house dates/times. Remember: The HIGH SCHOOL will also h...

A Safety Update from Superintendent Styles
Dear Middletown Families and Staff:
Over the summer, school safety has been at the forefront of our thoughts. The new school year is just weeks away, and I want to thank you for entrusting your child...

Full-Scale Safety Exercise Planned for Middletown City School District
The Middletown Police Department will be training at the Middletown High School and Middle School campus Monday, 8/1, 9 AM-Noon. Please do not be alarmed by the shouting & simulated gunfire. During th...

August 10: MHS Picture Day
Say cheese! Middletown High School PICTURE DAY is on August 10 during device pick-up. You will need to place your order before you take your picture! Click for details.

Back to School Information
Are you ready for back to school? It'll be here before you know it! Visit our website for school supply lists, calendars, and more!

July Food Truck Schedule
July: Middie Meal Machine
Join us this month for delicious and free lunch! Click here to view the July food truck schedule.

Turn in Your Chromebooks
This June and July, we will have multiple options for you to return your Chromebook and hotspot to the MCSD Tech Department. You can return the items to either the high school of the district office d...

ICYMI Journal-News Features 2022 MHS Graduate
“Twelve days before she started her junior year at Middletown High School, Leelah McGuire’s mother Chawnda Hunter died unexpectedly.” That’s how Journal-News Staff Writer Rick McCrabb opens his articl...

Free Lunch Schedule
The Middie Meal Machine is Back--Now Monday through Friday!
Starting Monday, June 6, the Middie Meal Machine Food Truck will travel the City of Middletown and have free food for all children. Follow ...

Return of the Middie Olympics
*IN CASE YOU MISSED IT* The end of the school year is always fun, but this year it’s even better with the return of The Middie Olympics. The Journal-News joined in our wonderful district tradition and...

Resources & Summer Programs For Our Middie Families

CBI expanding our FREE Summer Learning and Afterschool Opportunities!
On April 28, the Community-Building Institute Middletown (CBIM) was awarded three grants from the Ohio Department of Education to expand existing and create new free summer learning opportunities and ...

Help Review World Languages Textbooks

Middie Magic in the Magic Kingdon

Welcoming New Leadership in Middletown
Middletown City School District (MCSD) is excited to announce two strategic leadership changes: the appointment of Suzanna Davis as the district’s next Senior Director of Student Services and the pro...

Food and Clothing Drive
P7, Key Club, and NHS Food and Clothing Drive
Raise your hand if you've ever mentioned how you need to do some spring cleaning but you never get around to it! Consider this your PUSH to get your clos...

Upcoming Athletic Boosters Events
Get involved with the Middletown Athletic Boosters! These two events are a great way to meet new people and support our Middie athletes!

District Hiring Event
Rise Up. Be the Reason.
Work in the Middletown City School District
When: April 13, 2022 from 6-7 PM
Where: Middletown Middle School | 551 N Breiel Blvd.
Who: We will be hiring for all positions
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ICYMI National Group Visits Our Schools
Journal-News writer Michael Clark and photographer Nick Graham put together an informative and visual article on the recent Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools spring convening in our distric...

Covid Update #7
Last Friday, February 25, the CDC lifted the masking requirements on public school transportation. In alignment with this update, all Middletown City School District students and Petermann Bus staff a...

Covid Update #6: Masks Strongly Recommended
At the February 14, 2022 Board of Education meeting, the Board made the decision to change the “required” masking to “strongly recommended.”
Masking is still required on school buses.

Snow Days: Feb. 3-4, 2022

College Credit Plus: Apply Today!
College Credit Plus is Ohio’s program that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses from Ohio colleges or universitie...

Covid Update #5: Optional, school-based testing program
As part of steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep our schools open for in-person learning, the district is offering all students a free, optional COVID-19 Testing Program. If you’re intere...

Covid Update #4: Mask Requirement Extended
At the Jan. 24 Board of Education meeting, the board voted to extend the mask requirement. They will revisit the decision at the Feb. 14 meeting.
In the survey sent to both parents and staff, 524 st...

M&M Night at MMS

Survey for Parents/Guardians
As we navigate the current wave of COVID-19 and other illnesses, we need to hear your thoughts on safety in our buildings. Please consider taking this survey.

In Loving Memory
It is with great sadness that I announce that one of our staff members passed away on Thursday, January 13. All of us are deeply saddened by the loss of Matthew Combs and we want you to know that we a...

Covid Update #3: Calamity Days District-Wide
Due to an increased number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, other illnesses, and/or quarantines of our staff and students in our district, we have decided to use our calamity days tomorrow, Friday, Ja...

ProgressBook App
Download the New ProgressBook App (en Espanol)
With the Frontline ProgressBook Parent /Student mobile app, students and their families can track grades, view homework assignments, monitor attendance,...

Covid Update #1: Temporary Mask Requirement
UPDATE: January 4, 2022
Based on updated guidance from the City of Middletown Health Department, the Middletown City School District will temporarily require all students, staff, and visitors to wear...

Middletown City Schools Statement: TikTok
We are aware of the December 17 TikTok “challenge” and we are grateful for our partnership with the Middletown Police Department and our School Resource Officers who will continue to have an important...

Middletown City School District Comes to Contract Agreement with Union
The Middletown City School District (MCSD) Board of Education today approved a two year compensation agreement with the Middletown Teachers Association (MTA), the MCSD teacher union.
The two year de...
ICYMI Middies Heading to State
Fox19 caught up with the MHS eSports Fortnite team to discuss the program, the upcoming state game, and the future of gaming in the Middie.

Tickets on sale: Hall of Fame
Tickets On Sale For The 17th MHS Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony!
The Middletown Athletic Department is proud to announce the Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame.
The MHS Athletic Hall of F...

MHS eSports Team Hosting Regional Finals
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL TOURNAMENT - ESPORTS OHIO FALL
When: Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21
Saturday November 20th (Doors Open at 7:30am)
- 8am-Noon - Valorant Regional Final...

Vaccination Clinic Locations

Sock Drive: All November
Sock Drive for Shoes 4 the Shoeless
During this season of giving, Middletown City School District is hosting a SOCK DRIVE for Shoes 4 the Shoeless. Please consider donating BRAND NEW, non-name brand ...

COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines Update
As we head into the second quarter, I’d like to thank you for your support so far this school year. As new guidelines emerge, you have pivoted and you have encouraged us to make safe and sound decisio...

Athletic Hall of Fame: Class of 2022
The M.H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame Committee will hold our 17th induction ceremony on Saturday, January 29, 2022. This will be the first induction ceremony since 2016. In cooperation with Middletown Hi...

Civil Service Test
The Middletown City School District will administer a written Civil Service test on Thursday, November 4, 2021 to establish eligibility for possible future secretarial/office support position(s) in th...

October TikTok Challenge: Slap a Teacher
Dear Butler County Friends and Families:
The partnership between a school district and its families is key to ensuring that students are making choices that are in their best interest. That’s why the...

In the Middie: The First Two Months
Let's take a look back on the last two months: from new teacher orientation and and device distribution to updates at Rosa and Amanda, we've had a lot of new and a lot of growth. Let's keep the focus ...
MHS/MMS Winter Season Participation Information
2021-2022 Winter Season at Middletown High School/Middle School
To tryout or participate, you MUST
- Register ONLINE through Final Forms
- Complete your Sports Physical (OHSAA Pre-Participation Form...

Bus Drivers Wanted
In an effort to recruit and retain bus drivers, Petermann Bus is offering a competitive incentive program to current and new drivers.
- Positions start at $17/hour.
- New drivers will receive $2,000. ...

Middletown City Schools Statement: September 23, 2021
Upon recommendation from Middletown Police Chief Birk, the Middletown High School football game vs Colerain High School originally scheduled for Friday evening at Barnitz Stadium has been moved to Col...
Coming to Middletown High School: The No Hate High School Tour

Message from the Superintendent
In the past week, schools around Ohio - and across the country - have been hit by acts of vandalism that appear to be inspired by a trend on the social media app TikTok. This trend encourages people t...

See Something, Say Something

Middletown Night at Great American Ball Park
For all other fans, you can click the “Buy Now” to purchase tickets at a discounted rate, with a portion of each ticket benefitting Middie Way Youth baseball.
Middletown City Schools Requiring Masks District-Wide
We know the majority of our students learn best when they are in a classroom setting and we are determined to keep our buildings fully open for them. Due to the strong recommendations by our medical p...

ESSER III Planning Survey for Middletown City School District

Back to School: Part 3
2021 Fall Season at Middletown High School/Middle School
Athletic Department Pre-participation Information:
To tryout or participate, you MUST:
- Register ONLINE through Final Forms Final Forms
- C...

Back to School: Part 1
Dear Middies:
We are getting ready to welcome back all our K-12 Middies! Instead of everyone starting on the same day, we have decided a staggered start is the best choice for our students. We hope t...

Back to School: Part 2
School Supplies: 2021-22
In an effort to ease your transition back to the classroom, Middletown City School District will provide all K-12 students with school supplies. Please send your child/ren ...

JUNE 4: Vaccination Clinic for Ages 12 and Up
Through our partnership with the City of Middletown Health Department, we are offering students ages 12 and up a voluntary Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination clinic. If you and/or your student is in...

Middletown Names Kelven Moss Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Middletown City School District (MCSD) Board of Education approved Kelven Moss as the new varsity boys basketball coach for the Middletown High School (MHS) Middies. A 2001 MHS alumnus, Coach Moss loo...

Summer Camps in the Middie
The Middletown High School Athletic Department is hosting summer camps for elementary aged children. From golf to football and baseball to cheerleader...and much more in between...there is something f...

2021-22 Calendar Approved
At the Monday, March 22, 2021 Board of Education meeting, the board approved the 2021-22 school district calendar. To view the calendar, click below:

Middletown Schools Announces Assistant Superintendent
Middletown City School District (MCSD) Board of Education named Deborah Houser, the current Senior Director of Human Resources, as the new Assistant Superintendent. This is a new position.
Houser ha...

"James You Are Loved" Memorial Fund
The purpose of the Memorial Fund is to provide monetary support for James’s two siblings, Rachel and Lucas. One hundred percent of the donations received will go to the sib...

ICYMI Journal-News: Middletown unveils $2.5 million in school budget cuts, talk of possible tax hike
In a recent article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark writes about Monday’s Board of Education meeting where “Middletown school officials said they need to sl...

Change of Schedule: Week of Feb. 22
Change of Schedule: Week of February 22 *All K-12 in-person learners* On Friday, February 26, district teachers and staff will receive their 2nd dose of the COVID-19 va...

Engage with us!
Excited for the future? When it comes to our students' futures, we should always be certain. Sign-up for a Zoom call to learn how you can help us strategic plan!

Middletown Schools to Stay Hybrid
At the Monday, January 11, 2021 Board of Education meeting, the board members decided to continue the hybrid learning through the third quarter. The board will revisit their decision at the February 2...

MCSD COVID-19 Guidelines: 14-Day Quarantine Protocol
MCSD made the decision to stay with our current safety protocols including the 14-day quarantine.

ICYMI Middletown Leader to Ohio Legislators: Stop Discriminating Against Students
In a recent article, Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Keith BieryGolick describes his sitdown meeting with Middletown City Schools Superintendent Marlon Styles, Jr. In the Question and Answer style articl...

Superintendent of the Year: Marlon Styles, Middletown City School District
K-12 Dive, a leading education publication, named Middletown City School District Superintendent Marlon Styles, Jr., as the Superintendent of the Year. In a year where so much did not go according to ...

High School going remote Dec. 3 - Dec. 18
As you know, there has been a recent increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our area. Starting tomorrow, December 3 through Friday, December 18, all MHS students (A-Z) will have classes...

Journal-News: Butler County officials react to school voucher program changes
Middletown Schools Treasurer Randy Bertram described the expanded EdChoice as “a disservice to education.” The district’s obligation for vouchers would increase from 281 students to 586 students next ...

Video: It's Time to INSPIRE, UNITE, TRANSFORM

Middletown to Extend Hybrid Phase-In
The Middletown City School District (MCSD) Board of Education (BOE) voted unanimously to extend the transition back to the classroom. The district will stay in a hybrid setting through the December ho...

ENROLL NOW: VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORM
ENROLL NOW: VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORM
The enrollment period ends November 13 at 11:59 PM
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Starting Thursday, October 22, 2020, you can enroll or re-enroll your ...

JV/Varsity Football Games Cancelled
We received notice that the test results of a Middletown High School football coach has been confirmed as positive by the City of Middletown Health Department. All MHS JV and Varsity football workouts...

Transition from Remote to Back to Classroom
Today, October 1, 2020, due to improving public health data, the Middletown Board of Education determined that our city has made significant improvements related to the mitigation of COVID-19. Thanks ...

Sponsor A Student Campaign
SPONSOR A MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOL STUDENT! Why? Because we want to get ALL students "logged in" and ready to learn in and out of the classroom! Donate Today.

Graduation at Barnitz Stadium: Class of 2020
On Saturday, October 17 at 2 PM, there will be one graduation ceremony at Barnitz Stadium. Three hundred and sixty strong, Middletown City Schools congratulates the Class of 2020 for their success!
...Middletown City Schools Receives $25,000 donation to Connect Middletown Youth
Middletown City School District (MCSD) will be ensuring that all students have access to reliable home internet thanks to a $25,000 donation from the Middletown Community Foundation. At last night’s B...
ICYMI Mike Diehl is an Inspirational Educator at MHS
In a recent article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark interviewed Mike Diehl, a classroom paraprofessional at Middletown High School. Diehl lost his arm in an accident when he was a firefigh...

Chromebook Hardware Support
Chromebook Hardware Support Located at MHS near the main entrance. Simply walk up to DOOR C and into the vestibule. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 8 AM-12 PM AND 1 PM-3 PM We can repair, check ...
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Middletown Schools Lifts Fall Extracurricular Activities Suspension
(Desplácese hacia abajo para español.) Middletown City School District (MCSD) today announced the partial lift of the July 30 suspension of all fall extracurricular and campus activities. Starting Mon...

From the Desk of Marlon Styles, Jr., Superintendent
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Dear Parents/Guardians, staff, and Middletown Community:
It is with great sadness that I report that one of our students has died as a result of a medical myst...

Middie Meal Pick-Up Information
(Desplácese hacia abajo para español.) Every Monday (beginning August 24) from 10 AM - Noon OR 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, ALL Middletown Schools will have boxed meals for each student in your household. Each ...

Middletown Schools Partially Lifts Fall Extracurricular Activities Suspension
(Desplácese hacia abajo para español.) Middletown City School District (MCSD) today announced the partial lift of the July 30 suspension of all fall extracurricular and campus activities. Starting Mon...

New year, new roles: Middletown City Schools Announces Leadership Roles
Middletown City School District (MCSD) veteran school building administrator Keri Hensley will take over the role of Student Services Coordinator, and experienced administrator and educator Anedra Mil...
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Device & Supplies Pick-Up
(versión en español) Devices and school supplies for the 2020-21 school year will be distributed to all active students in grades 1-12 at the student's school. You must be enrolled prior to August 17....

ICYMI: Closing the Homework Gap in Middletown City School District
In this article, Future Ready Schools asks Middletown City School District how the district is working to close the homework gap and digital divide. Middletown Schools is starting the 2020 school year...

Middletown Schools Suspends Fall Extracurricular Activities
Middletown City School District (MCSD) today announced the suspension of all fall extracurricular activities and campus activities, such as athletics and marching band, effective today until further n...

How to Enroll/Register new students & kindergarten at Middletown City Schools
How to Enroll/Register your Child (Kindergarten, New to District) at Middletown City Schools (Cómo matricular/registrar a su estudiante en Middletown City Schools. Haga clic aquí.) Kindergarten, New t...

Official: Remote Start 2020-21
On Monday, July 20, 2020, the Middletown Board of Education voted to start the 2020-2021 school year in a remote learning environment due to the increased spread of COVID-19 in our community. Versión ...

CANCELED: July 9 Graduation at Barnitz Stadium
Due to Tuesday’s Ohio Department of Health face coverings order, Middletown City School District is canceling Thursday’s graduation ceremonies. This decision was made by the City of Middletown Health ...

Notice: Civil Service Test
The Middletown City School District will administer a written Civil Service test on the evening of Tuesday, August 4, 2020 to establish eligibility for Maintenance position(s) in the Middletown City S...

"Return to Learn" Plan & Guidelines
From the Desk of Marlon Styles, Jr., Proud Superintendent Dear Middies: The Middletown City School District believes the reopening of our schools should be a decision informed by applicable health and...

Graduation Details - July 9
Middletown High School announces Graduation Ceremonies at Barnitz Stadium on July 9, 2020. There will be three ceremonies to honor the Covid-19 requirements for crowds and social distancing. Stratford...

Black Male Superintendent’s 24 Hours of Joy & Pain - 3 Things
Press the pause button for just one minute. It is time for me to reflect on the last 24 hours of my professional life. I want to share my thoughts with you. My emotions include both joy and pain as...

"To Inspire" A Message from the Board of Education
Middletown City Schools stands united in the fight against racism. We are a district that emphasizes social justice and realize that we must be intentional in our work to fulfill our nation’s promise ...

"I believe in you." A Superintendent's Message of Hope
To our students, breathe. You represent the hope in this country that will ensure the fair treatment of all people. You represent not just change, but breath and hope. Yes, hope. For this reason, ...

Update #19: Athletics & Facilities
The Middletown Athletic Department is in constant communication with OHSAA and the Middletown Board of Health. We are excited by the news about sports opening back up, but we will take the proper amou...

Happy Retirement, Middies!
Cindy Higgins Ms. Higgins has been serving in Middletown Schools for 32 years, most recently at Amanda Elementary. Her greatest memories will always be the interactions with students because “no two d...

Update #18: COVID-19 Food Locations and Times
May 20, 2020 is the last day of the May meal pick-ups, but we will be back in June! Starting June 1 - June 30 (Monday-Friday, 10-11 AM), meal bags (breakfast and lunch) will be available from five of ...

Virtual Graduation Video
Happy (virtual) graduation day! While we’re all disappointed we’re not in Barnitz Stadium right now, at least we can celebrate apart together. We’d like to thank the MHS senior class officers for push...

Virtual Graduation: May 19, 2020
Several members of the class of 2020 have asked to pick up their diplomas early due to leaving for the military and other life commitments. As a result, we have decided to go forth with a virtual gra...

MHS Grading Update
Middletown High School Grading System 2019-20 Due to the COVID-19 Shutdown of schools beginning March 16, 2020, Middletown High School will implement the following adjustment to the grading and grant...

Update #17 COVID-19: Student Pick-Up Information
Middletown High School Students with last names beginning with A-M will pick up at the front of the building by the main entrance on Thursday, May 7, 2020 from 9:00 AM to noon. Students with last nam...

Update #16 COVID-19: Video Message
In the latest video update from Superintendent Styles, he addresses: 1.) the locker/cubby cleanout process (aka how can I get my student's things?!), 2. grades and promotions, and 3.) how to access fr...

Teachable Comics: Middletown Teacher Tapped to Illustrate Big Fat Notebooks Series
Not only does Middletown High School teacher Chris Pearce teach English Literature to students, but he also draws comics on his daily experiences. In fact, Workman Publishing of the Big Fat Notebook s...

Survey: Remote Learning in Middletown
Dear Parents and Guardians: Feedback from our students and parents is a critical piece to our future planning and we encourage you to answer the questions in the survey as the Middletown Schools Remot...

Update #15 COVID-19: School Closing
[Versión en español] Dear Parents and Guardians: On April 20, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine made an announcement ordering all of Ohio’s public, community, and private K-12 school buildings to close to st...

2020 Graduation Information
To Middletown High School’s Graduating Seniors, Juniors, and Parent/Guardians: In light of the Covid 19 virus, the shut down order, the social distancing requirements, and the continued health threat,...

Middletown City Schools $2M Savings Reductions
For the 2020-21 school year, Middletown City School District (MCSD) will spend $1,250,000 on EdChoice vouchers and it must factor into the general fund budget a 37.5 percent increase in special educat...

Middletown City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction (2020)
Middletown City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction Third year in a row for Middletown Treasurer Department Full copies of these reports are available online.A recent fina...

Update #14 COVID-19: Video Message
Dear Parents and Guardians: In these two COVID-19 video updates, Marlon Styles, Jr., MCSD Superintendent, takes a few minutes to update the community on the latest from Columbus as well as what's ha...

Senior Fee Information
Do you have questions about senior fee payments? Parents/students email Ms. Adkins at tadkins@middletowncityschools.com to make payment or to request a financial waiver. Thank you!

Update #13: COVID-19 Extension of School Closure
Dear Parents and Guardians: On March 30, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine made an announcement extending his March 12 order for all of Ohio’s public, community, and private K-12 school buildings to remain c...

Update #12 COVID-19: Video Message
In this COVID-19 video update, Marlon Styles, Jr., MCSD Superintendent, takes a few minutes to give students and parents an update and to recognize all of the hard work everyone is doing during the sc...

ICYMI Wall Street Journal Interviews Superintendent Styles
During the current “Stay at Home” order by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the education equity gap in the United States and Ohio is on display for all to see. In this article, Superintendent Styles pleads...

Update #11 COVID-19
How was your first week learning in the home? We missed you! A big thank you for all the positive remarks, fun pictures, and open-mindedness as we navigate our new normal together.

Update #9: COVID-19 Shared Harvest Meal Pick-Up
In addition to the school meals: On Thurs., March 19 from 12-2p & 2-4p, Shared Harvest will have a meal pick up at the Middletown Early Learning Center (ELC) located at 1516 1st Ave.

Update #10: COVID-19 Student Assignment Update

Update #8: COVID-19 Update and FAQ
Per the recommendation of Gov. DeWine, Superintendent Marlon Styles, Jr., and the Middletown School Board closed all Middletown City Schools and the district office effective Monday, March 16 through ...

Update #6: COVID-19 Food Schedule & Other Information
We know you have questions and we’re working on getting all the answers! On Monday, March 16 (no school), we will post answers, updates, etc. on our website and share the link on social media and emai...
Update #5: COVID-19 School Shutdown Per Gov. Mike DeWine
Together, we are facing an unprecedented health crisis in our community. In our response to COVID-19, we must depend on the knowledge of the Butler County Board of Health, Ohio Department of Health, a...
Update #4: COVID-19 March 11 Update
Please know the Middletown City School District is taking concerns about the COVID-19 virus seriously. We continue to monitor and follow the guidance from the Butler County Board of Health, Ohio Depar...

Update #3: COVID-19 Facebook Live
On March 11, 2020, Superintendent Styles and City of Middletown Health Commissioner Jackie Phillips updated the community on COVID-19 and what this means for our schools and city. WATCH BELOW.

Update #2: COVID-19 What's the Plan
In the event of a district-wide closure due to illness, we want to take a moment to update you on our preparations. Please know we are monitoring the daily updates regarding COVID-19 (formerly known a...

Update #1: COVID-19 Update & Guidelines
We want you to be aware the district is closely monitoring the daily updates regarding COVID-19 (formerly known as Coronavirus). Please be assured that we work closely with the City of Middletown Heal...

Safety Update: Thank You Staff, Students, and Police
At approximately 7:40 AM today, the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) located in the back of the Middletown High School, a Middletown City School District (MCSD) school, received a text message to the...

Senior Madison Culp signed with Shawnee State for Soccer
Senior Madison Culp signed with Shawnee State for Soccer. Madison was a 2 time All League player for the Middies.
Shawnee State University (SSU) is a public university in Portsmouth, Ohio. Establishe...
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ICYMI Public school leaders rally against private school voucher program
In this article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark reports on the latest version of EdChoice vouchers and local educators’ criticism of the proposed expansion. On Friday, February 14, 2020, “...

Know the Facts: EdChoice Vouchers
The EdChoice Scholarship Program provides up to 60,000 scholarships (this number is increased by 5% annually with no cap starting 2020) to students who attend “underperforming” public school buildings...

EdChoice Voucher Update
Speakers: Mike Holbrook, superintendent at Hamilton City School District, Michael Berding, BOE president at Fairfield City School District, Todd Bowling, superintendent at Northwest Local School Distr...

ICYMI Crowd Packs into Middletown Schools’ Annual District Open House
In this article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark reports on MIDDIE XL: eXcellence Live, a Middletown City School District annual event. Middie XL takes the place of a traditional, written Q...

DONATE: 6th Grade Inspiring Adventures Fundraising Campaign
Each year, approximately 500 students make a huge transition into Highview 6th Grade Center from seven different elementary schools within the Middletown City School District. The Highview staff has t...

Journal-News: How Middletown is Using Virtual Reality for its High School Art Classes
In this article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark spoke with Middletown High School (MHS) Visual Arts Teacher Rick Krebs about a new program at MHS. The AR/VR--that’s Augmented Reality/Virtu...

We UNITE & We RISE...Against Bullying
Middletown City School District stands with others across the country in the prevention of bullying by spreading awareness throughout the district. All schools participated in Unity Day, a day that ce...

Stuff the Bus: Supplies Drive
Crosstown "Stuff the Bus" Supplies Drive Lakota, Hamilton, and Middletown Schools will hold food & supplies drive in October. Middletown's drive will support the Middie Success Program! Bring on the M...

Video: Learn About Our Health Center!
In our latest video series, Middletown Schools will take viewers on a trip around the district to show off, explain, and demonstrate #MiddieRising. In this video, we're visiting the School-Based Healt...

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
You're invited to our Hispanic Heritage Celebration! On Thursday, October 10, our students will honor Hispanic Heritage! Come experience Hispanic culture, art, music, and food! You'll see student perf...

MHS Hoops Team Presents: Literacy Night
Join the Middletown High School basketball team as they SHOOT FOR SUCCESS THROUGH READING!
New Video Series!
In our latest video series, Middletown Schools will take viewers on a trip around the district to show off, explain, and demonstrate #MiddieRising. In this video, watch and learn how our K-8 students ...

ICYMI MHS Health Teacher Speaks on Vaping
In a recent article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark writes about vaping-linked hospitalizations and what area school officials are doing to persuade teens to break the habit. Mr. Clark int...
*LISTEN* Student Voice
What inspires you to do better? To be better? Our students inspire the Middletown community and staff every day. At Convocation 2019, MHS junior Dorothy T. set the tone for the entire school year. Wat...

ICYMI Journal-News: The Summer of the Middie Meal Machine
Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark joined the Middletown Schools community at the final Middie Meal Machine summer food truck stop. Read the article below to find out why the first summer of t...

MHS Parking Pass
August 5 and 12 from 1:00-2:30PM: Student Parking Passes will be sold in the Main Office. Passes are $30 and parking will be assigned spots.
Parking Pass Applications do require a parent signature an...

First Day of School is August 13 – Get Ready!
Not only is the first day of school just a few weeks away, so are some awesome events to get you ready. We want our students’ first day of school to be awesome – and that awesomeness starts with being...

Open House Schedules
Not only is the first day of school just a couple weeks away, so are our Open Houses to get you ready!

ICYMI Middletown taught CPR to sixth-graders as part of this ‘inside look’ camp
"About 40 students entering the sixth grade in the Middletown City School District had the opportunity to participate in the city’s first Fire Camp...
"Fire Capt. Jon Harvey said the two-day fire cam...

Please Welcome Adam Mowery to the Curriculum Team!

Middletown Wins International Award (2019)
In Good Company: ISTE Selects Educators from Around the World for 2019 Awards
Middletown Schools Wins Distinguished District Award

Middletown High School: Class of 2019
Tonight, June 4, 2019, Barnitz Stadium will be full of Pomp and Circumstance as the Middletown High School (MHS) Class of 2019 graduates. Three hundred fifty-five strong, we congratulate them for thei...

MidPointe Library: Summer Food Service
Summer Lunch Program Available from Two MidPointe Locations
Posted By: Cari Hillman, MidPointe Library
Thursday, May 30, 2019
To most people, “summer” is synonymous with no school, fun in the sun an...

Ten Middletown High School Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Middletown City School District today announced Diana Bogotay as the new varsity swim coach at Middletown High School, pending board approval. Bogotay previously served as Assistant Swim Coach for Mid...

Ten Middletown High School Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
*IN CASE YOU MISSED IT*
Journal-News: Middie Olympics will open Middletown’s new stadium

May 17: Middie Olympics will open Middletown’s new stadium
*IN CASE YOU MISSED IT*
Journal-News: Middie Olympics will open Middletown’s new stadium
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In the News: Barriers Removed to Help Teaching Assistants Get Licensed
*IN CASE YOU MISSED IT*
Tonisha Johnson from Spectrum News 1 visited Rosa Parks Elementary and sat down with Debbie Houser, MCSD Human Resource Director, Ayesha Winfrey, paraprofessional at Rosa Park...

Middletown High School Names Russell Banks New Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Middletown City School District today announced Russell Banks as the new girls varsity basketball coach at Middletown High School, pending board approval. Banks boasts many years coaching basketball, ...

ICYMI Journal-News: Middletown School Bus Driver Saves Life
*IN CASE YOU MISSED IT*
In this article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark shares a heroic story about one of Middletown City School District’s bus drivers. Thanks to Kim Plott, bus driver, ...

Middletown High School Names Kayla Wandsnider New Varsity Cheer/Dance Head Coach
At Monday’s Middletown City School District (MCSD) Board of Education meeting, MCSD approved Kayla Wandsnider as the new varsity cheer and dance coach at Middletown High School (MHS). Wandsnider, art ...

Middletown Board of Education Votes 5-0 to Build Addition on Rosa Parks Elementary
Middletown City School District today announced Justin “JD” Foust as the new Athletic Director. A Cincinnati native, Foust has spent the past nine years in athletic director positions at Norwood City ...

Announcing Our New Athletic Director
Middletown City School District today announced Justin “JD” Foust as the new Athletic Director. A Cincinnati native, Foust has spent the past nine years in athletic director positions at Norwood City ...

Message from MCSD and MPD
This evening, April 30, 2019, the Middletown Police Department and Middletown administrators were alerted to a social media post threatening violence against Middletown High School. Our law enforcemen...

Message from MCSD & MPD
Thanks to the “See Something, Say Something” initiative, last night the Middletown Police Department and Middletown City Schools were alerted to a Snapchat threat of violence against the Middle School...

ICYMI Local 12 Visits the Middie Meal Machine
Middie Meal Machine will deliver meals for students while on school breaks
by Kathryn Robinson, WKRC
Thursday, April 25, 2019
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - The Middletown City School District is taking an ...
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New video! The Jackie Robinson Initiative: Retiring #42
This spring 2019, Middletown High School and Fairfield High School were two of the first high schools to retire Jackie Robinson's #42. A big thank you to the Cincinnati Reds and The Joe Nuxhall Charac...
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Middletown Schools Shares Powerful Learning Strategies and Models to Inspire Advancements in Education
Middletown City School District (MCSD) is sharing powerful learning strategies with a national audience through Innovation Portfolios, a new storytelling platform where school districts can widely sha...

Middletown Sending Paraprofessionals to College
In the fall of 2018, Middletown City School District applied for and received the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Higher Education Strengthening Ohio’s Teacher Pipeline Through Par...

ICYMI Honoring #42: Middletown, Fairfield high schools retire Jackie Robinson's jersey
Honoring #42: Middletown, Fairfield high schools retire Jackie Robinson's jersey
By Elaine Kong, Local 12 WKRC
April 10, 2019

MHS to Retire Jackie Robinson's #42
Wednesday, April 10: Middletown High School to Retire Jackie Robinson's Jersey Number
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The 1952 & 1953 basketball teams to be inducted into Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame
The Middletown High School boys teams back-to-back state championship teams from 1952 and 1953 will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2019 Class. They will be honored at...

Middletown’s First Food Truck Battling Against Hunger
*IN CASE YOU MISSED IT*
Journal-News: Middletown’s First Food Truck Battling Against Hunger
Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark was one of the first to see Middletown City School District’s f...
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Reds Tickets at Discounted Price!
The Middletown Middies High School Baseball team is excited to extend the opportunity for you to purchase Cincinnati Reds view level tickets for just $12.00 each for 4 different games. You will save $...
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Dayton Dragons Tickets
Let's help our Middies Baseball team play at the Dayton Dragons Stadium!
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Change in Middletown Schools Open Enrollment Practice
Each school year, the Middletown City School District (MCSD) administrators re-evaluate the district’s open enrollment policy. At the March 18, 2019 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Marlon Styles, Jr...
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April 16: Urban Educator Night
We're seeking urban-minded innovators to join our team! If you're a senior in college or a current teacher, come to the recruitment night of the year. At the Urban Educator Night event, you'll learn h...

Middletown in National Publication
Our district is in a national publication! Thank you Superintendent Styles for always pivoting forward and pushing us to do our very best. Last month, leaders from across the country gathered in Penns...

NAACP Black History Month Essay Contest 2019
The Middletown Branch of the NAACP is having a Black History Month Essay Contest that is open to ALL students! The deadline to submit your essay is Monday, APRIL 8, 2019. Good luck, Middies!
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Middletown Administrators Among K-12 National Leaders
Marlon Styles, Jr., Superintendent at Middletown City School District (MCSD), and Kee Edwards, Principal at Miller Ridge Elementary in MCSD, were among the nearly 40 school district administrators who...

Middletown High School Earns LEED Gold Certification
The newly-modernized Middletown High School in Middletown, Ohio, has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) for Schools Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council....
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Public Debates Elementary Expansion Project
Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark joined Mayfield Elementary parents at the latest communication conversation on the proposed elementary expansion project. The $10 million project will allevi...

FAQ Elementary Expansion Project
Over the past 18 months, Middletown City School District has identified addressing overcrowding and space concerns in the elementary buildings as a priority. In 2018, the district evaluated a variety ...

ICYMI We're Seeking Public Input: Elementary Expansion
Elementary Expansion Project Update
ICYMI Journal-News: Middletown Schools Seeks Public Comment
In a recent article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark reports on Middletown City School Dist...

Middletown City School District Awarded for Outstanding Financial Reporting
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to award Middletown City School District (MCSD) with the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO Inter...

Tomorrow's Artists Today

Ring Ceremony for Middie XC Champion
On Friday, February 8, during halftime of the Boys Varsity Basketball game that begins at 7:30 PM in Wade E. Miller Arena, Middletown High School will honor OHSAA Boys D1 Cross Country State Champion ...

ICYMI Seven Middletown High School Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
On Wednesday, February 6, seven Middletown High School seniors signed athletic letters of intent. Congratulations to our Middies and best of luck in all future endeavors! Once a Middie, always a Middi...

You're invited to IGNITE 2.0: Activate Bold
Middletown City School District invites educators and community members from across the SW Ohio region to hear from 12 dynamic speakers! We have tasked the 12 speakers with five minutes to inspire the...

Harlem Globetrotters Coming to Middletown
The Original Harlem Globetrotters all-new Fan Powered World tour is headed to the WADE E. MILLER ARENA. Take your family to this unforgettable event where you won’t be watching the action…you’ll be in...

Middletown City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction (2019)
A recent financial audit of the Middletown City School District (MCSD) by the Auditor of State’s office has returned a clean audit report. Middletown City School District’s excellent record keeping h...

Inaugural Midwest King Classic Brings Together High School Basketball Teams From Southwest Ohio In Competition
On January 19-20, high school basketball teams and players of all demographics from southwest Ohio will come together on the hardwood this January and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in the inaugural ...

Middletown High School Names Nakara Stephens as Next Strength and Conditioning Coach
Nakara will be taking over for Cody Coley, who recently resigned to accept a new position as strength coach intern within the football program at the University of Notre Dame.

Henry Folgoso and Dani Ortega: Attaining the American Dream Together
At the beginning of the month we read the Journal-News article written by Staff Writer Michael D. Clark about Middletown City School District’s (MCSD) own Henry Folgoso’s journey to attaining the Amer...

Keeping You in the Know: Central Academy Building Project Update
This spring, Middletown City School District (MCSD) will start building an addition onto Central Academy, currently a K-6 non-graded elementary. In the fall, the MCSD Board of Education (BOE) passed a...

ICYMI Middletown teacher gains citizenship
At Middletown Schools, we believe when we work together, we all rise. Congratulations to Mr. Henry Folgoso and Ms. Dani Ortega (husband and wife!) on your American Citizenships!

ICYMI Journal-News: Middletown Schools’ first on-campus clinic now open to all students
Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark attended the Middletown City School District’s School-Based Health Center Grand Opening. Primary Health Solutions, a Butler County based organization that op...

Grand Opening: School-Based Health Center
On Monday, November 19th at 4:30PM, join us at Middletown High School as we cut the ribbon on the brand new School-based Health Center. This Center is in partnership with Primary Health Solutions! The...

Middletown City Schools Among K-12 Leaders of Digital Education
Debbie Sander, Sr. Director of Student Services at MCSD, Among K-12 Leaders of Digital Education to Participate in AASA’s Digital Consortium in Suburban Cleveland

Fall Play: Dead Giveaway
Five elderly ladies live in the same house and all, apparently, hate each other. And what a group:
Evelyn, who keeps acting out death scenes for Fiona, who's writing some sort of novel. Catherine, who ...

Middletown Schools to Build Addition on Central Academy
Middletown City School District (MCSD) Board of Education last night passed a resolution to build an addition onto Central Academy.

MHS Names Kryssi Delong New Swim Head Coach
Middletown City School District announces Kryssi Delong as the new swim coach at Middletown High School. Delong is a Butler Tech Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and student organization advisor a...

Journal-News: Recruiting homegrown talent: A success story from Middletown
In a recent article, Journal-News Staff Writer Rick McCrabb writes about his visit to Wildwood Elementary, specifically Mrs. Carrie Parson’s kindergarten class. Mrs. Parsons is a 2014 Middletown gradu...

Middletown City Schools Accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts
Middletown City Schools joins Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, will partner with other leading educators, entrepreneurs, and researchers from across the country.

ICYMI Journal-News: Wide-eyed Middie teens start school year in impressive new buildings
In a recent article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark writes about the exciting moment the Middletown High School and Middle School students see their new, modern, finished buildings for the...

Middletown City School District Awarded Grant for AR/VR Technology
The hard work of the Middletown City School District (MCSD) administration paid off to the sum of a $12,224 grant from the Middletown Community Foundation.

Food Services Updates & Announcement
All enrolled students of Middletown City Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school for NO CHARGE to your household each day of the 2018-2019 school year.

NTE Energy Partners with Middletown Schools
The Middletown City School District (MCSD) announces a new partnership between the district and NTE Energy. This district-wide partnership will be both financial and curriculum specific.

Middletown High School Student Parking Passes
Student Parking Passes will be sold in the Main Office on Thursday, August 30 from 9 AM to 11 AM and Friday, August 31 from 1 PM to 3 PM. Passes are $30 and parking will be assigned spots.

Middletown City School District Administrators Joined K-12 Education Technology Leaders in Charlotte, NC as Part of Nati
AASA’s Digital Consortium Serving as National Leader in Shaping Educational Technology Policies and Programs

In a recent article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark writes about the exciting moment the Middletown High Sch
In a recent article, Journal-News Staff Writer Michael D. Clark writes about the exciting moment the Middletown High School band students see their new band room for the first time.
Thank You Shoes 4 the Shoeless
On July 18, thanks to CBI Middletown, the non-profit organization Shoes 4 the Shoeless came to Camp PRIDE at the Robert "Sonny" Hill Community Center.

#IAMMiddletown Med Careers Camp 2018
A partnership on a new, free medical camp for high school students taking place this month will help connect Middletown students to local career opportunities

Middletown Schools Announces New Curriculum Department Team
Middletown City School District (MCSD) is excited to announce its new Curriculum and Instruction Department. The team includes a Senior Director of Curriculum, a K-5 Curriculum Coordinator, a 6-12 Cur...

Middletown City School District Unveils Strategic Plan, Middie Modernization Movement
Today Middletown City School District announced the release of their three-year Strategic Plan that highlights the district’s four key strategies to meet their beliefs and mission in all areas of futu...