Blog Entries - 2021
CCP Informational Meeting to be held at Switzerland of Ohio Local SD
Switzerland of Ohio Local School District College Credit Plus (CCP) Informational Meeting When: Monday, January 24, 2022Time: 6 P.M.Where: Swiss Hills Career Center Any student planning on taking College Credit
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSkyvue Elementary Closed - Wed., Nov. 24, 2021
Skyvue Elementary will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, November 24, 2021, due to a water line break.
School will resume on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
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SOLSD Regular Board Meeting Notice
Monroe Central @ River Football Tickets
Monroe Central @ River Tickets
Region 27 Football game
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Free Breakfast and Lunch for Enrolled Students
Exciting News! The Switzerland School District is partnering with Innovation Foods to provide breakfast and lunch for enrolled students in the school district. Shipments will take place through July and August. A box of 7 breakfasts and lunches will be
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHonors, Awards, and Scholarships presented at Kiwanis Banquet
Congratulations to our students who received awards and scholarships at the Kiwanis Banquet on Monday, May 17. Congratulations to our Kiwanis Academic Honorees: Shaylee Burkhart Melody Chambers Kyra English Bellah
Blog Entry Synopsis EndStudents and Staff of the Month - April
Congratulations to MCHS’s Students and Staff of the Month for April! These students and staff member are being recognized for their positivity and dedication to Monroe Central. Congratulations to our Students of the Month: Braden
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNational Prevention Week
This past week was National Prevention Week, an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental health and/or substance use disorders. SOLSD wanted to take a second to share some information about National
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now offering the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which will help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households
Blog Entry Synopsis EndArt Show on display at Monroe County Library
Monroe Central High School Art Show will be on display at the Monroe County Library in Woodsfield, Ohio. Art students helped arrange and set up the show, which will be on display May 4 - May 14. Friends and families of our students and the local community are
Blog Entry Synopsis EndVet Science Team places at the top of FFA State Competition
Congratulations to the Vet Science Team, who placed 11th out of 64 teams at their State Competition. This competition involves 24 chapters, 400+ identification items, and 20 practicums -- needless to say, it’s an intense and testing
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHigh School & Elementary Summer School Programs
SOLSD will be offering Summer School programs for both high school and elementary students within the district. Below is information on the programs themselves, as well as the registration links. All high school program classes will be offered
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There are two options for summer school registration: Elementary "Camp Swiss" for grades K-8 - July 5-August 16, 2021 8:30 a.m. - noon - REGISTER HERE High School Summer School - June 14-July 23, 2021 8:30 a.m. - noon -
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMonroe Rising Youth Led Prevention brings awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Monroe Rising Youth Led Prevention sought to bring awareness to child abuse and sexual assault for the month of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate
Blog Entry Synopsis EndStudents and Staff of the Month
Congratulations to MCHS’s Students and Staff of the Month for March! These students and staff member are being recognized for their positivity and dedication to Monroe Central. Congratulations to our Students of the Month: Carly
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPfizer vaccination opportunity for students 16-18
The district is working with the Monroe County Health Department to provide the opportunity for students ages 16-18 to receive the Pfizer vaccination. Forms are available in your high school office and must be returned by Monday, April 19, 2021 in order to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAttention all parents, guardians, and educators of students with special needs ages 14-22
Join us for our 1st Virtual Transition Fair on April 29th from 1:00 PM - 8:00 pm! We are excited to have LeDerick Horne as our keynote speaker from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. There will also be numerous breakout rooms with speakers who will discuss topics
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBasketball player selected as Honorable Mention by Division III & IV Basketball All-Ohio teams
Congratulations to MC’s Austin Hogue, senior, who was selected as Honorable Mention by the Division III and IV Boys Basketball All-Ohio teams. The announcement was made on Monday, April 5 by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Austin had a
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSenior signs on to play football at University of Mount Union
Congratulations to senior Garet Cramer, who has declared he will continue his academic and athletic endeavors by attending the University of Mount Union to play football. Garet is currently undecided on his major, but is interested in pursuing education and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndProm Announcement
MCHS will be hosting Prom on May 1, 2021, from 7-10 PM at Grizer Castle in Whipple, OH. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not be serving dinner, but water and light snacks will be provided. Tickets are $25.00 and photos will be available by PSK Innovations.
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MC practices Mindful March
MC prioritizes the mental wellness of our students, particularly during this uncertain and inconsistent time of the pandemic. There are many ways to work on mental wellness, one of which is practicing mindfulness, which is the act of being present within
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCheerleading Team tryouts next week
Monroe Central’s Cheerleading Team is hosting tryouts for the 2021-2022 school year! If your student is interested in trying out for the team, please view the information below: Parent meeting was this past Thursday, March 25. If you were
Blog Entry Synopsis End#ridewiththetribe campaign plans multiple events for end of year
The MC Journalism & Social Media and Speech classes are currently putting together an end of the year campaign aiming to build student morale. This year has been full of challenges as students, families, and the stuff have had to overcome learning and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMonroe Central 2020-21 Sports Schedules
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Blog Entry Synopsis EndACT rescheduled for March 9
As you know, due to the weather cancelling multiple days of school, we had to reschedule ACT testing. Students will now take the ACT on Tuesday, March 9. Students are asked to report to school by 8:15 AM to check in to their assigned testing room. Testing
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTeacher presented with Excellence in Education award
Congratulations to our own Mr. Derik Shirley, who was awarded with the Excellence in Education Award on February 17. This prestigious award was presented by the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (ESC), which provides services focused on preschool
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMC Business Professionals of America competes in Region 5 Skills Competitions
The Monroe Central Business Professionals of America students competed in the Region 5 Skills Competitions the first week of February, with many of Monroe Central’s students placing highly among their competitors. The mission of Business
Blog Entry Synopsis EndShootin’ for Change fundraiser raises over $2000 for Cancer Gas Cards, Inc.
Monroe Central PBIS and MC Boys’ Basketball would like to thank everyone for their charitable contribution to our “Shootin’ for Change” fundraiser. This fundraiser benefited Cancer Gas Cards, Inc., a local organization that supports
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSchedule reminders
What a snowy week we’ve had here at Monroe Central! This is a reminder of our upcoming schedule, not including any potential future snow storms: No school Monday, February 15, in observance of President’s Day. Tuesday, February 16,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLt. Governor Husted announces completion of first phase of Broadband Telehealth Pilot Project
On February 4, Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted announced the first phase of the Broadband Telehealth Pilot Project at SOLSD is fully operational. The project included partners InnovateOhio, BroadbandOhio, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCheer Squad places second in Division IV competition
Congratulations to our Cheer Squad and coaches! The Squad competed in the Ohio Best in the State (BITS) Competition the last week of January. They walked away with runner-up in Division IV Non-Tumbling. The teams all had to submit their routine in video form to be judged this year.
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Basketball teams have successful first half of season
The Monroe Central girls’ and boy’s basketball teams are moving into the second half of their seasons after incredible success in the first. Both teams are sitting on multiple wins, with great contributions from their players. The
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTeddy Bear Toss a huge success
Our annual Teddy Bear Toss was a huge success! We had approximately the same amount of teddy bears donated as last year. While we wish participants could have thrown them this year, we appreciate everyone’s understanding of our limitations during this
Blog Entry Synopsis EndASPIRE programs offer adults opportunity to receive HS diploma & industry credentials
If you are 22+ or a dropout (age 16-18) and haven’t received your HS diploma, SOLSD is now offering programs that will allow you to receive a diploma along with industry credentials for your desired field! Through Ohio Higher Ed, SOLSD is now offering
Blog Entry Synopsis EndShootin’ for Change raises money for local Cancer Gas Cards, Inc.
Monroe Central PBIS has partnered with the Seminoles Boys’ Basketball Team to sponsor, “Shootin’ for Change,” in an effort to raise funds to support Cancer Gas Cards, Inc. This local organization supports cancer patients by providing
Blog Entry Synopsis End3rd Annual Teddy Bear Toss
We are approaching our 3rd Annual Teddy Bear Toss! We will be collecting new stuffed animals on January 25, from 5-7pm, at Monroe Central High School. Due to COVID-19, we will be collecting these stuffed animals via a drive-by drop off; you can simply drive
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWelcome back
We hope you all had a break full of family time and relaxation. Please remember to be kind to yourselves during this time; we are living through history, and it’s okay to not feel 100%. We are definitely excited to see our students, whether it be
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNo cost meals provided to ALL SOLSD students
This year, during times of remote or hybrid learning, SOLSD is providing meals at no cost to any student enrolled in the school district. Meals are available for pick-up during designated school building hours. Parents will receive five breakfasts and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDistrict-Wide Musical Meeting
There will be a parent meeting for all cast and crew members for the District Musical When: Monday, December 20 Time: 6pm Where: Swiss Hills Career Center If any parent has questions regarding this meeting, please contact your school
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDistrict Graduation Dates
High School Graduation Dates Swiss Hills Career Center - Certificate Ceremony: Thursday, May 27, 2021 @ 7:00PM Beallsville High School: Friday, May 28th, 2021 @ 7:00PM River High School: Saturday, May 29th, 2021 @ 2:00PM Monroe Central High School:
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