Due to Governor DeWine’s announcement last week and in cooperation with Miami County Public Health, guidelines for contact tracing and quarantine have been modified following classroom exposure in K-12 schools. “…students and teachers exposed to a COVID-positive person in school are no longer required to quarantine as long as the exposure occurred in a... READ MORE >

January 4, 2021 Board of Education Organizational Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

To better communicate the presence or absence of school spread, this message is intended to more accurately demonstrate the active COVID-19 cases Milton-Union continues to track as of Saturday, December 19, 2020. The district is currently serving 1082 students under roof. An additional 80 students attend Miami Valley Career Technical Center.An additional 223... READ MORE >

Two of our Bulldog staff members and their families need support over the next several weeks – Larry Smith and family and Kellie Mahaney and family. Without going into detail, both families would benefit from and appreciate our support over the next several weeks. To provide some respite and reduce stress, we have created two Meal Train accounts. If you... READ MORE >

Because of a high number of absences due to quarantine, students in Grades Seven and Eight will engage in remote learning beginning on Wednesday, December 16 through Friday, December 18. Students in Grades Seven and Eight will access instruction, coursework, and assignments digitally. Most, if not all, MUMS teachers are using Microsoft Teams and have prepared... READ MORE >

To better communicate the presence or absence of school spread, this message is intended to more accurately demonstrate the active COVID-19 cases Milton-Union continues to track as of Saturday, December 12, 2020. The district is currently serving 1088 students under roof. An additional 80 students attend Miami Valley Career Technical Center. ... READ MORE >

December 14, 2020 BOE Agenda READ MORE >

Milton-Union High School will engage in fully remote learning beginning Tuesday, December 8 through Friday, December 18. Students will access instruction, coursework, and assignments digitally. Most, if not all, MUHS teachers are using Microsoft Teams and have prepared students to continue meaningful instruction remotely. The following information is intended for... READ MORE >

Please Note: Earlier today and based on guidance from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Ohio Department of Health and Miami County Public Health adopted recommendations to reduce the duration of quarantine for those individuals potentially exposed to COVID-19. Please follow the link to review the ODH Recommended Options for Quarantine. To... READ MORE >

Joint Meeting Milton-Union Schools, Village of West Milton, & Union Township Meeting Thursday, December 3, 2020 Milton-Union Schools Café 6:00 p.m. READ MORE >

Given Ohio Department of Health orders from several weeks ago, Milton-Union and other school districts across the state are required to communicate positive staff member and student COVID-19 cases. Districts may choose to mail or send letters, post information on websites, use social media feeds, etc., but schools must communicate positive cases as they occur to... READ MORE >

Ann Glang, PhD and Deanne Unruh, PhD, researchers from the University of Oregon (UO) and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are conducting a research study to evaluate the effectiveness of a return to school model of services and supports for students with concussion or brain injury. Researchers are partnering with school districts in... READ MORE >

In previous years, school districts have almost always had an extremely difficult time identifying substitutes for classified staff members, bus drivers, and regular classroom teachers. The situation has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As our community members know far too well, quarantining close contacts is a necessary process in our present... READ MORE >

November 16, 2020 BOE Agenda READ MORE >

As we near the end of the first marking period, please review the following frequently asked questions regarding quarantine, potential school closure, and the school district navigating Ohio Department of Health and Miami County Public Health guidelines. The following have also been added to the FAQs on the district website. How are students identified as close... READ MORE >

October 19, 2020 BOE Agenda READ MORE >

Despite the challenges of coordinating and beginning the Fall 2020 Athletic Season , Milton-Union student athletes, staff members, and coaches have performed phenomenally! Several fall sports are in the running, competing for, or have already locked up championship seasons. Specifically, the Milton-Union Golf Team won the SWBL Championship, landed a third place... READ MORE >

If a member of your household is exhibiting symptoms and upon recommendation from a trusted health or medical expert he/she is tested for COVID-19, please do not send your children to school until that family member receives his/her negative test result. If the result is positive, then children and other members of that household or residence will likely be... READ MORE >

September 21, 2020 BOE Agenda READ MORE >

Earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture relaxed several requirements allowing public schools to serve free meals to children throughout the fall. Providing flexibility in these requirements will allow children to have access to nutritious food during the pandemic and allow Milton-Union Schools to provide free meals through the end of the... READ MORE >

Attention students and families that declared for fully remote learning through Schools PLP (only): Please review and work through the following information before Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020. - Please review frequently asked questions regarding student participation in remote instruction through Schools PLP. You will find user name and password... READ MORE >

Attention students and families that declared for fully remote learning through Schools PLP (only): Please make arrangements to join the virtual parent orientation tomorrow evening, Wednesday, September 2, 2020, beginning at 6:00pm. Once again, Schools PLP, Educational Service Center, and school district personnel will be on the Zoom call to participate and... READ MORE >

The following information will benefit students and families attending in-person learning or participating remotely through Schools PLP. * Any student and family that would like to view menus and order breakfast may do so by visiting the dining link on the district webpage. Students and families will be able to designate specific days of the week for orders. ... READ MORE >

This message is intended only for parents and families who have already declared their students for fully remote learning to begin the 2020-21 school year… * We are in the process of scheduling on-line classes for your students. Your students will be scheduled into four academic core classes and one elective. For high school students, school staff... READ MORE >

After having large, public buildings closed for such a long period of time, companies and facility managers have had to consider water quality and disinfection in their reopening plans. Local school districts have had to address water quality issues in select buildings and take steps to mitigate. Time and again, Milton-Union Schools has benefited from its... READ MORE >

Very recently, parents and caregivers of current students received a letter and/or e-mail with a “snapcode” and instructions to electronically update their contact and medical information, respond to annual notifications, etc. Remember, in part, this process eliminates the need to complete in full the hard copy emergency medical form multiple times. Both within... READ MORE >

August 17, 2020 BOE Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

For quick access to the 2020-21 supply lists for each building, please use the following links.Milton-Union High School - https://tinyurl.com/yyg8zqzpMilton-Union Middle School - https://tinyurl.com/y38tk7qjMilton-Union Elementary School - https://tinyurl.com/yxqb4swb ** School staff understand that antibacterial wipes are very difficult to find these days for... READ MORE >

August 6, 2020 BOE Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Reopening Plan The reopening plan on the district website has been gently edited on page eight with regard to face coverings for students in grades three through six. In reviewing the plan, please continue to monitor the revision date for further updates. The language below better reflects intent to provide a reasonable number of breaks and opportunities for... READ MORE >

For the most up-to-date Milton-Union Schools reopening information, visit the following link. Information provided there will be updated as plans evolve and new procedures added for the upcoming school year. Follow the link to review the Building Reopening Plan and revised 2020-21 Milton-Union District Calendar. Milton-Union Reopening Information 2020-21Parents,... READ MORE >

The summer months, school breaks, and vacations are always very busy, but Summer 2020 has brought an unprecedented amount of information and change for public school staff members! Thank you for your patience as we continue to organize our 2020-21 reopening plan! Please follow the link to review the current draft of the 2020-21 Building Reopening Plan. The... READ MORE >

Before Regular Meeting a Records Commission Meeting will take place @ 6:00 pmJuly 20, 2020 BOE Agenda and Attachments READ MORE >

Attention Milton-Union students entering grades seven through twelve...Looking to get involved in a fall sport? Contact one of our coaches! Cross Country - Mike Meredith, meredithm@muschools.com Boys Soccer - Todd Winchester, todd.winchester@icloud.com Girls Soccer - Andy Grudich, grudichg@muschools.com Golf - Brett Barnes, barnesb@muschools.com Girls... READ MORE >

The following message has been sent on behalf of Bulldog Bags...Bulldog Bags is helping to get the word out about Lunch Bunch - a free summer lunch program in West Milton co-sponsored by Hoffman United Methodist Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Under typical circumstances, Lunch Bunch is a program for anyone needing food to visit these churches for lunch... READ MORE >

As we look towards next school year, please provide us with feedback regarding your experiences with remote learning during the period of school closure due to COVID-19. We also want to gather as much information as possible from our parents, caregivers, and families concerning the start of the new school year. Guidelines and parameters for public school operations... READ MORE >

After careful consideration, we have decided that students will keep their district-issued devices this summer. Why? First, even though most of our students and families have at least some technology resources in their homes, there are still several children in the school-community without access, so maintaining devices over the summer increases the... READ MORE >

May 18, 2020 BOE AGENDA READ MORE >

Click here to learn more about Milton-Union Kindergarten Roundup! READ MORE >

During the distribution of Bulldog Bags on Thursdays and meal pick-up on Mondays, starting Thursday, May 7, 2020, students, parents, and caregivers may also drop-off library books and materials. Library staff members will be present from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, and a collection bin will also be made available to return items. On these days and during these times, books... READ MORE >

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Ohio schools, Milton-Union staff members have worked diligently to remain engaged with students and families. With each passing week, teachers and students adjusted to changes in instructional delivery, assigned work, and grading and evaluation. We are pleased with the degree to which many parents and caregivers have... READ MORE >

April 20, 2020 BOE Agenda READ MORE >

The following has been sent on behalf of Melody Vallieu with the Miami Valley Today. To the Class of 2020: The celebrations and anticipations of your senior year have changed since the first day of school until today. While the next few weeks remain uncertain, the Miami Valley Today would like to highlight your favorite memory, accomplishment, or... READ MORE >

Following principal and teacher discussions at the end of last week, over 90% of our students have been able to engage in remote learning through some means. Students, parents, and caregivers have been using phones, tablets, and laptop and desktop computers. Families and neighbors have been sharing network connections or using cellular data. Completed... READ MORE >

As most of you are already aware, Governor DeWine extended public and private school closure through Friday, May 1, 2020. Across every role, Milton-Union staff members are considering and discussing potential modifications, best practices, and next steps to help our students over the course of April. Given these unprecedented circumstances, we not only want to... READ MORE >

All of us are navigating uncharted waters in school buildings and districts, classrooms, and in the delivery of instructional activities. Our staff members want to be as responsive to students' needs as possible. To keep up with need, remain informed and responsive, and stay in close communication, please take a few moments to complete a brief questionnaire... READ MORE >

On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Bulldog Bags will be distributed to support young people over the upcoming weekend. If your child would like one, whether he/she is a part of the program with the elementary or not, please meet volunteers at one of the following locations. Only one bag will be distributed per student, so children can walk to these locations if needed.... READ MORE >

West Milton Area COVID-19 ReliefSupporting Laura, Ludlow Falls, Potsdam, West Milton, and all of Union TownshipTo support our residents as much as possible, several interested community members are attempting to organize West Milton Area COVID-19 Relief. The group will support those individuals at a higher risk for serious illness who may experience difficulty... READ MORE >

Beginning on the afternoon of Thursday, March 19, 2020, Milton-Union Schools and the Bulldog Bags Program will continue their partnership to provide food items and student meals per the following schedule. Thursday, March 19, 2020 – Several food items (as pictured) will be distributed to support individual K-12 students for Friday and over the weekend. These... READ MORE >

The district is currently working on strategies to remotely continue the school meal program, mental health intervention, and student support through Friday, April 3, 2020. First, we are considering how a five-day week’s worth of breakfast and lunch items can be ordered, packed, and made available for pick-up at the school building by students, parents, caregivers,... READ MORE >

March 16, 2020 BOE Agenda READ MORE >

During the press conference yesterday, Governor DeWine closed public and private schools effective at the end of the day Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, April 3, 2020. The Governor also outlined expectations for social gatherings and events. Circumstances related to COVID-19 continue to evolve moment-to-moment. The following steps are immediately being... READ MORE >

In keeping with recommendations from the CDC and Governor’s Office, we are trying to avoid the creation of large crowds and social gatherings. However, we are still trying to consider each event on a case-by-case basis. At this time, the following SCHOOL related events have been canceled, and any attempt to reschedule will be communicated once a new date has been... READ MORE >

Registration is open for the 2nd Annual Foodsteps 5k! Last year, we learned more about hosting and ironed out some kinks. Students are excited about hosting this event yet again – bigger and better! Bulldog Bags, a program designed to provide students with food on the weekends, is currently serving 290 children in the M-U Schools this year. Each bag costs... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Alan Limke, K-5 STEM Teacher at Milton-Union Elementary School who recently applied for and was named a "Sphero Hero." Sphero Heroes is a Sphero Edu ambassador program designed to celebrate creative teachers around the world. Sphero Edu created the ambassador program to bring more attention to the great work STEM teachers do to transform... READ MORE >

The circumstance reported by WHIO on February 26, 2020 occurred at the end of the high school and middle school student day on Monday, February 24, 2020. To summarize, while leaving a middle school classroom at the end of the middle school day, a knife fell out of a student’s binder. A staff member and substitute teacher immediately reported the situation to... READ MORE >

This morning, at or around 11:30am, school administration was made aware of a Milton-Union Elementary student in possession of a spring-powered BB gun. Thanks to the quick response of another student who saw and reported the situation to a staff member and then the immediate response of the employee, the situation was immediately neutralized and addressed by law... READ MORE >

Financial Advisory Committee Meeting Before Board of Education Regular Meeting on February 18, 2020 Board Conference Room @ 5:15 p.m. READ MORE >

February 18, 2020 BOE Agenda and Attachments READ MORE >

February 6, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda READ MORE >

Milton-Union High School held the 15th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on February 1, 2020. Members of the 2019 induction class are: Bill Hammon (Class of 1972), Monica Grilliot (Class of 1982), Jason Moore (Class of 1991), and Ken Battison (Class of 2006). Through the combined efforts of the Milton-Union High School Athletic... READ MORE >

Opposing EdChoice Voucher Letter READ MORE >

Milton-Union Schools Attendance Update: Beginning October 17, 2019, a student’s medically excused absences are no longer included in Ohio school districts’ calculations toward “excessive absences” under Ohio truancy laws. Since 2017, Ohio school districts have been required to calculate student hours of absences, including those with or without a... READ MORE >

MILTON-UNION SCHOOLS - 2019-20 "COFFEE CHATS" We would like to invite any parents, guardians, caregivers, business partners, residents, etc. to this year’s slate of Coffee Chats. On the following dates, the Milton-Union Schools Board of Education will be open to members of our public looking for answers to questions, interested in learning more, and/or seeking... READ MORE >

The State of Ohio has allocated funds to provide additional mental health services to Ohio schools. In an effort to identify needs of the students in the Milton-Union School District, a team put together a perception survey to gather community feedback. The survey asks for your perceptions on the impact various stressors have on students living in our community. ... READ MORE >

The following is being shared on behalf of our community partners with Union Township.In an effort to assist those individuals in need after the May tornado in Miami County, a special helpline toll-free telephone number is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 1+(855) 405-7629. In addition, property tax adjustments for those affected by the tornadoes have already... READ MORE >

The district has learned of a high speed pursuit that occurred north on Route 48 through Union. We were informed during this time whether our staff members should enact safety protocols. We were informed law enforcement officers were in control of the situation and lockdown would not be required because the suspects were in custody immediately. READ MORE >

Milton-Union High School was recently awarded $10,000 through the America's Farmers Grow Rural Education Bayer Fund for student teams from the Agriculture and STEM programs to collaborate in the creation of garden or greenhouse robots. Utilizing iRobot Create combined with a variety of sensing technologies, student teams will be challenged to optimize plant... READ MORE >

Ohio's Aspire Program is a non-profit organization offering free classes to adults pursuing a GED or for those individuals seeking skill-building in math, reading, and writing. The purpose of the program is to assist adult learners in achieving their goals as they work towards successful post-secondary education, training, and/or employment. Upper Valley Career... READ MORE >

August 26, 2019 BOE Agenda READ MORE >

To provide another option for parents, caregivers, and families who qualify, you may apply on-line for your children to receive free or reduced price school meals. Your application will be sent from a secure website directly to the Milton-Union Schools, so no need to worry about filling out the paper form. Paper applications will still be made available to children... READ MORE >

The district was asked to share the following information with residents on behalf of the U.S. Small Business Association...Those that were affected by the Memorial Weekend storms should register with FEMA and submit a SBA disaster loan application before the September 3 deadline. Completing an SBA disaster loan application is an important part of the Federal... READ MORE >

August 14, 2019 BOE Special Meeting Agenda and Attachments READ MORE >

To the parents, caregivers, and community members of the Milton-Union Schools: After several trips around the Milton-Union attendance area and seeing the extent of weather-related damage experienced by our students, families, staff members, and community members, the Milton-Union Schools will cancel the final student instructional day on Thursday, May 30,... READ MORE >

May 21, 2019 BOE Agenda READ MORE >

In the short-term future, we expect to have fully implemented changes in our building access and safety protocols regarding visitors during the school day. Please be aware, and be patient with us as we have considered and implemented these changes to strengthen student and staff member safety. (These changes were actually considered and implementation began prior... READ MORE >

To summarize the situation from Friday, March 29… One of our administrative assistants received an anonymous call with a vague and non-specific “threat” regarding guns in the school. At that time, members of the administrative team met with our School Resource Officer and School Safety Officer to determine the best course of action. With the help of... READ MORE >

We received what sounded like an automated call with a recorded message in one of our offices. The message was unclear and vague without a specific threat having been made. Currently, with assistance from the West Milton PD, Miami County Sheriff Deputies, and School Safety Officers, all buildings are on lockdown as we conduct a search with the help of our law... READ MORE >

The Milton-Union Schools Board of Education acted on a resolution yesterday evening to join a new athletic conference along with seven other area districts. Milton-Union has informed Southwestern Buckeye League (SWBL) leadership of its future plans. We expect to compete in this new league beginning with the 2021-22 interscholastic athletic season. Milton-Union... READ MORE >

March 27, 2019 BOE Agenda READ MORE >

From Paula Shaw, Megan Stemley, and Taiya Woodall in the Milton-Union High School Counseling Office: Milton-Union High School is currently planning a High School/Middle School Career Day for May 1, 2019, and we are in need of local colleges and businesses, as well as, guest speakers in the following career fields: Advanced Manufacturing (Robotics, CNC,... READ MORE >

Open Enrollment Applications for the 2019-2020 School Year are due May 15th.Application is attached below. 2019-2020 Open Enrollment Application READ MORE >

From Heather Sage on behalf of the Montgomery County ESC and The Ohio Department of Education: The Ohio Department of Education is developing recommendations to improve educational experiences and outcomes for students with disabilities in Ohio. They are calling on families — parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, foster parents, and advocates... READ MORE >

Please Note: A slightly edited version of the following information in letter form will be sent home with Milton-Union Elementary School students on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Loretta Henderson, MUES Principal, also plans to send an audio message to draw parent/guardian attention to the letter due to the importance of the information. ... READ MORE >

To begin our parent-engagement and outreach series, Joy Higgins from the Miami County Recovery Council and her partners Bob Alexander and Amy Cost are excited to present to community members on the evening of Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Please follow the link for more information about educational outreach from the Miami County Recovery Council. We are very... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the newest members of the Milton-Union High School Athletic Hall of Fame inducted during the annual ceremony on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The event was well-attended by family members, friends, community supporters, former graduates, school staff members, and prior Hall of Fame inductees. Mark Vagedes (Class of 1967), Jessica Herkins... READ MORE >

The following was received in the district on the afternoon of Friday, January 25 and should come as great news for the students, parents, guardians, and caregivers who use Remind to stay connected with classroom and school activities. Thanks to you, Verizon has informed us that they will #ReverseTheFee. As a result, we can continue to offer text notifications as... READ MORE >

Several teachers, staff members, coaches, advisers, and parent/guardian organizations use Remind as a tool to increase the ease, amount, and frequency of communication. The Milton-Union Schools recently received the following message from Remind affecting Verizon users. We’re writing to let you know about a service disruption that will affect people in your... READ MORE >

Prior to the new year, our social media followers suggested and recommended high-interest topics and delivery formats as we worked to organize and schedule a series of parent engagement sessions. As much as possible, we enjoy engaging our stakeholders more and more with their community school! Based on interest and response, several sessions and formats have been... READ MORE >

January 8, 2019 Agenda READ MORE >

Through a variety of strategies, we hope to provide our parents and guardians with several opportunities to provide school district personnel with meaningful feedback. Please complete our feedback questionnaire by clicking on and following the link. Please feel free to share, but take a moment to complete the items as well. The questionnaire is anonymous, and... READ MORE >

Milton-Union graduate and Wilmington College student Abigail Hissong was recently recognized with the highest honor for her efforts in Agriscience research during the 2018 National FFA Convention in October. To read the entire article from the Troy Daily News by Cecilia Fox, please follow the link. Congratulations to Abbey and the entire Hissong family on such a... READ MORE >

School safety has been and will continue to be a consideration for the Milton-Union School District. We have been very fortunate to establish long-standing, positive relationships with both the West Milton Police Department and Miami County Sheriff's Office. Serving the Village of West Milton and surrounding communities, the district has truly benefited from the... READ MORE >

After several months of research and discussion, during its November meeting, the Milton-Union Exempted Village Board of Education reviewed the first draft of new Drug and Alcohol Testing policy for students. Most importantly, if adopted, the purpose of the program is preventative and should provide students with additional encouragement in practicing sound... READ MORE >

Last fall, with assistance from a lot of really great people, the district organized several "Coffee Chats" at local businesses and homes in our attendance area. We are forever grateful to community members who helped organize these events, opened their homes, and hosted fellow Bulldogs for an evening of rich discussion and fellowship! In the same spirit,... READ MORE >

On Friday, November 9, 2018, school district offices were fielding several similar telephone calls with parent/guardian questions regarding students, school facilities, and bed bugs. To clarify and respond to any widespread concern, school administration has been looking into this for the past several days. During the investigation, Monday afternoon (November 5,... READ MORE >

The purpose of the Milton-Union Exempted Village Schools Hall of Honor is to recognize those individuals living or deceased who bring credit to the Milton-Union Schools through their performance and achievements. Through their career paths, community interactions, reputations, innovations, and expertise and abilities, members of the Hall of Honor allow current... READ MORE >

Through the cooperation of fellow Miami County colleague Troy City Schools and Milton-Union School District partner Premier Health, former college and professional basketball player Chris Herren will visit Hobart Arena on Thursday, September 13, 2018 to meet with students in grades seven through twelve. To accommodate local Miami County school districts and... READ MORE >

Within the next few days, a majority of our Milton-Union families should receive an update with verification regarding district transportation assignments for the upcoming year (i.e., bus pick-up and drop-off locations, bus arrival times, etc.). Letters were first sent to a majority of families on the afternoon of Friday, August 3, 2018. There are exceptions to... READ MORE >

To assist parents, guardians, and families in planning for the new school year, please visit the Milton-Union Schools website for supply lists. Follow the link for Milton-Union Elementary School and Kindergarten through Grade Five and Milton-Union Middle School for Grades Six, Seven, and Eight. Students entering high school typically receive specific supply... READ MORE >

The following was presented by Mr. Luke Kinninger in summarizing final outcomes of student participation in 2017-18 Science Fair activities...On May 12, three students from Milton-Union Schools presented projects at the State Science Day held at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. To qualify at this level, students had to earn a superior rating at two... READ MORE >

Never had the good fortune to meet Max Lair or Jack Williams - both 2018 Hall of Honor inductees. Members of both families were able to make comments during the annual Milton-Union Alumni Association Banquet acknowledging Mr. Williams and Mr. Lair's induction into the Hall of Honor. Hearing the sincere appreciation of Krista Carpenter as well as the family of Mr.... READ MORE >

During "Appreciation Week" 2018, remember to say "thank you" not only to bus drivers for their commitment to safety, teachers for their hard work, and the district nurse for her unwavering care for children but also classroom aides, administrative professionals, Operations and Food Service staff members and everyone who plays any part in the education of young... READ MORE >

The Milton-Union MVCTC-FFA chapter attended Ohio’s State FFA Convention on May 3 and 4, 2018. The Convention was held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Members that attended the Convention were Abby Hissong, Jessica Leffew, Jamie Rasor, Tyler Pratt, Jacob Hornberger, Emily Hornberger, Joel Cress, Webb Kress, Tyler Leffew, Taylor Falb, Darby Welbaum, and Emmie... READ MORE >

April 16, 2018 Agenda READ MORE >

On Saturday, April 21, 2018 and in partnership with Troy Ford, Milton-Union Schools will host the Ford Motor Company's Drive One 4 UR School Fundraiser from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Drive One 4 UR School program was developed as a fun, engaging way to help schools raise money to support various instructional, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. Ford... READ MORE >

We understand school safety and security protocols are always at the forefront for school personnel, families, caregivers, and community members. Recent events have only exacerbated an already troubling topic and heightened tension and concern, so we want to inform our school-community regarding current safety and security efforts. As a school district, we are... READ MORE >

The Milton-Union Education Foundation was established in 1995 under the management of The Dayton Foundation. At the end of 2017, funds were moved to the Miami County Foundation. The Miami County Foundation provides administrative and investment functioning at a nominal cost. We are happy to work with the Miami County Foundation in its mission of people helping... READ MORE >

On March 26, 2018, national speaker, youth advocate, and proponent of mental health awareness, Ross Szabo will visit Milton-Union Schools for three presentations – one for high school students, one for middle school students, and an evening community event. The community event will take place in the Milton-Union Elementary School gymnasium beginning at 7:00 p.m. ... READ MORE >

As a reminder to parents, guardians, caregivers, and community members, The Ohio Department of Public Safety has set rules for motorists when driving near yellow school buses. * Flashing yellow or amber lights mean the bus is preparing to stop and pick up or discharge students. Drivers may pass the bus at this point, but be prepared to stop because the lights may... READ MORE >

From Middle School Science Teacher, Mr. Luke Kinninger... Milton-Union students were extremely successful at the Miami County Science Fair on Thursday evening. Special thanks to the Knostman family and Melissa Harlow for coming out and showing their support for students. Highlights were... - Nine students competed. Seven were judged superior (highest rating)... READ MORE >

After relatively uneventful winter months a year ago, we have certainly experienced a more traditional winter this school year. Although our state reporting requirements have changed, we need to ensure our students continue to make progress toward meeting course requirements and content mastery. Meeting minimum requirements in anything is not typically ideal. ... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the newest members of the Milton-Union High School Athletic Hall of Fame inducted during the annual ceremony on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The event was well-attended by family members, friends, community supporters, former graduates, school staff members, and prior Hall of Fame inductees. Kyle Grilliot (Class of 1984), Jen Stacy Bradley... READ MORE >

During its organizational meeting on the evening of Tuesday, January 9, 2018, the Milton-Union Schools Board of Education welcomed two newly elected members. School district Treasurer, Kay Altenburger, administered the oath to Mr. Doug Thompson and Mr. Ben Dehus to begin the Board of Education's first meeting of the new calendar year. The current members of the... READ MORE >

Our first week back from the Holiday Break has been challenging due to wintry conditions and frigid temperatures. The weather has made conditions challenging for our operations staff as they continue to meet transportation, facility, and food service needs. For example, considerable effort has gone into maintaining our transportation fleet and driving district... READ MORE >

On January 3, 2018 at or around 5:30 a.m., the West Milton PD apprehended a juvenile who discharged a firearm on school district property at the west side of the facility in a field between the Lowry Woods and tennis courts. The West Milton PD immediately removed any threat to the individual and others well in advance of 6:00 a.m. - more than three hours before the... READ MORE >

Beginning with the Class of 2005 charter inductees, the Milton-Union Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, in cooperation with the M-U Athletic Department, has established a wonderful tradition and annual event. The induction banquet is a great experience for honorees and audience members who are all fortunate to listen to a series of thoughtful acceptance speeches. ... READ MORE >

Under the leadership and guidance of Ms. Julie Noble, students enrolled in College and Career Exploration visited Miami University on Thursday, December 7, 2017. College and Career Exploration was originally designed to give ninth and tenth grade students a "head start" on more informed decision-making regarding college and career. During the first marking... READ MORE >

Beginning with the current school year, Ohio updated its truancy law known commonly across the state as House Bill 410. All Ohio schools are mandated to enforce this new legislation. Positive school attendance is vital for academic success. We view parents, guardians, and caregivers as partners in maintaining and improving student attendance. We prioritize... READ MORE >

On behalf of everyone connected with Milton-Union Schools including staff members, children, parents, guardians, and stakeholders, thank you! We never take your generosity for granted, and we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support you continue to show for our schools, staff members, and students! READ MORE >

From an informational perspective, several weeks ago, the Milton-Union Board of Education approved a resolution to place renewal of the 10.9 mill operating levy on the ballot for the November 7, 2017 general election. We use operating money for classroom supplies and materials, student transportation, extracurricular programs, utilities, and facility maintenance.... READ MORE >

Recently, the district mailed letters with attached return postcards to collect responses and gauge community interest in hosting or attending informal neighborhood meetings with school staff. The district was also seeking to identify interested stakeholders for participation on an advisory committee. The mailing has started to arrive in homes, but unfortunately,... READ MORE >

Milton-Union Elementary School was dealing with an unauthorized vehicle and three unauthorized visitors in the staff parking lot. When prompted by staff members, the driver moved the vehicle from a no parking area to one of the staff spaces near the Lowry Complex and facing the school building. The driver and passenger were both female estimated in their 20s. ... READ MORE >

Just a reminder...We continue to test and work with a new system to deliver mass text messages and audio calls. Depending on your cellular company provider, messages might mistakenly begin playing during your voicemail greeting. (Meaning, there are instances when the system believes an actual person has answered rather than an automated voice message and begins... READ MORE >

The district is currently searching for regular, full-time and substitute bus drivers. Please note the following process applies for both regular and substitute drivers who have not competed ANY prior training. Milton-Union Schools follows a reimbursement policy for interested and qualified applicants. Applicant must first pass FBI and BCI fingerprint and... READ MORE >

The following message was sent a few moments ago using the district's mass messaging and telephone notification system. (Please note: The recorded message will loop and play twice to ensure delivery.)Milton-Union Schools will be collecting bottled water, personal hygiene items, dog food, cat food, and cleaning supplies for hurricane victims in Texas and Florida.... READ MORE >

Milton-Union High School students have been required to build their own Khan Academy accounts and use these on-line resources for course/subject support and SAT preparation during Focus (fifth period). Khan Academy provides an on-line, personalized learning resource for students of all ages. "Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a... READ MORE >

If you are interested in downloading the Droid phone version of the M-U Athletics app, please click here to be redirected to the Athletic Department webpage. You will find a set of directions with screen captures to explain the process. If you are interested in downloading the iPhone version of the M-U Athletics app, please click here. Again, you will find a set... READ MORE >

The 2016-17 version of the district's Quality Profile is now available on-line! School district residents should receive or may have already received notification by postcard to visit our district and athletic department websites, download the district app, and/or view the newest version of our Quality Profile. Rather than send the entire document to all... READ MORE >

Milton-Union Schools will be testing a new messaging system during the week of September 4, 2017. The district has used automated messaging in the past to communicate school closings, delays, etc. Once fully functional, the system will allow district and building staff members to deliver mass communications through text and voice messaging. Audio messaging will... READ MORE >

Attention staff members, students, parents, guardians, and supporters and boosters of Bulldog Athletics...Effective immediately, the admission price to all home athletic events for K-12 students attending Milton-Union Schools is now $2.00. All Milton-Union High School and Milton-Union Middle School student-athletes will be admitted FREE to home athletic events... READ MORE >

The Milton-Union Schools Food Service staff members continue to successfully serve our district student population. Food Service staff members fill a specialized role and are happy to meet these responsibilities on a daily basis. Although nutrition is important, meeting federal guidelines and maintaining a self-funded operation offer unique challenges... READ MORE >

We had a great day at Milton-Union Schools! I want to take a minute and express sincerest appreciation for our bus drivers, secretaries, supervisors, and teachers for their work this afternoon. The first day usually involves a lot of last minute route adjustments as the timing of bus arrivals and departures become more and more efficient and accurate with each... READ MORE >

Letters with personalized student transportation information for 2017-18 should be arriving to homes of all district parents/guardians very soon. Letters indicate specific bus number assignments along with pick-up/drop-off locations and approximate times. Letters were mailed on behalf of all students, so information should reflect students walking, driving, and... READ MORE >

The 2017 - 2018 school year is quickly approaching. We have lots of information available regarding school lunches. Please review this important information by clicking below. Also please review the Free and Reduced Lunch Application and submit if applicable.Important Lunch InfoFree and Reduced Lunch Application READ MORE >

In alignment with suggestions made by the Strategic Planning Committee, Milton-Union Schools made changes to the Program of Studies and updated course offerings in meeting student and community needs and driving academics, career readiness, and student-centered learning. Milton-Union High School: We have created career pathways for high school students, so they... READ MORE >

Hall of Honor The purpose will be to recognize and honor those persons living ordeceased, who, through their performance and achievements, reflectcredit on the Milton-Union Schools so that present-day students mayfind identity with the past and establish goals for the future. Hall of Honor Nomination Form and Bylaws READ MORE >

2017 - 2018 Elementary School Supply Lists 2017 - 2018 Middle School Supply List READ MORE >

You can view or print the 2017 - 2018 District Calendar by clicking here. READ MORE >

S.B. 9 enacted a sales tax holiday to occur only in 2017. The holiday starts on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 12:00 a.m. and ends on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax: Clothing priced at $75 per item or less; School supplies priced at $20 per item or less; and School... READ MORE >

Milton-Union seniors, Alexis Miller and Matthew Williams attending the Construction Carpentry Program at MVCTC, were featured for participation in the Pre-Apprenticeship Program with Ferguson Construction. Read complete interviews by going to Miami Valley Career Technology Center Newsletter December 2016 READ MORE >

In December of 2016, 45 parents and students in grades 2-5 gathered in the Lowry Learning Center to take part in An Hour of Code, a worldwide event that introduces students to computer science using fun, interactive tutorials. Choosing among more than 200 activities, participants programmed paths through thewater for Moana, attacked Zombies in Minecraft and created... READ MORE >

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC CLUBS The middle school has several after-school clubs that meet weekly. The students have fun learning and participating in these academic clubs Science Olympiad Science Olympiad is a team-based competitive club that meets on Thursdays. Students learn, build and perform a variety of activities. Power of the Pen Power of the Pen... READ MORE >

Ohio’s new College Credit Plus Program can help students earn college andhigh school credits at the same time. For families interested in the CollegeCredit Plus Program, there will be a mandatory meeting in the schoolcafeteria on December 8, 2016 at 7 PM.Starting with the 2017-18 financial aid year, the FAFSA (Free Application forFederal Student Aid) will be... READ MORE >

Beginning the 2016-17 school year, Ohio Law requires all students entering the 7th and 12th grades to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease (A, C, W and Y). One dose of meningococ-cal vaccine is required prior to the start of 7th and 12th grades. A second dose of meningococcal is required prior to entry into the 12th grade. The second dose must be... READ MORE >

In the past several weeks, I have tried to connect with as many staff members, students, parents/guardians, and community members as possible. As partners, our work is selfless and continuous, going above and beyond to provide the best possible school experience for our children. Across different groups, there is always a consistent message when I have the... READ MORE >