I was honored to celebrate the 55 graduates from the class of 2026. These graduates earned over 1.95 million dollars in renewable scholarships. Many individuals have contributed to the success of these students. As they close this chapter, their paths forward are as unique as they are: two graduates will proudly serve our country by enlisting in the Armed Services, 15 will bring their talents directly to the workforce, and 38 will continue their education at two- or four-year colleges. On behalf of the BOE, we offer each them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

 

The June edition of the newsletter includes the annual recognition of all our students, and this has been another successful school year. We continue to be rated excellent, and are very proud of our accomplishments. This year, the school district was one of only 47 districts throughout the state of Ohio to receive the 5 Star District designation from the Ohio Department of Education. In addition, the JH/HS building was recognized as a 5 Star Building. Your school district continues to achieve at extremely high levels. 

Our community has once again shown tremendous support for the Education Foundation’s involvement in Match Day. The specific project chosen this year was the construction of a sensory barn at the elementary school. In addition to the funds collected, Middendorf Builders, Inc. has graciously donated their time to frame up the structure, and community volunteers will be utilized to finish the interior of the building. We hope to have this project completed in time for the start of the 2026-27 school year. Thank you to all involved in this project!

The athletic facility project has begun and is on schedule to be completed next spring. Most of the underground work is completed, and the structure walls have started to be erected. This summer will see a lot of action as the building exterior is completed and work will move to the interior of the building. We are excited to see this project come to life and it will serve out students for many years to come. For anyone wishing to donate to the project there is a fund setup with the Community Foundation of Shelby County, named the “Fort Loramie Schools Athletic Complex Fund.”  The donations are tax deductible, and may be made through cash, stocks, or gifts of grain. Donations can be made online through the Foundation website. 

 

Thank you to our community for your continued support. We have had another extremely successful school year, and that doesn’t happen without the support of many individuals. 

 

Have a great summer!

 

Daniel B. Holland, PhD