Good morning, Licking County. Excellence is becoming a hallmark of Licking Heights schools, with an impressive seven schools earning state recognition this year. Three campuses—Broad Peak Elementary, Summit Station Intermediate, and Licking Heights High School—captured the prestigious Momentum Award for academic achievement, while four schools received honors for their positive behavior initiatives. The district's overall 4.5-star rating marks its highest performance ever, a testament to what Superintendent Miller calls "the hard work and dedication of our educators."
Mother Nature flexed her muscles Wednesday night as storms swept through central Ohio, leaving a trail of damage in their wake. From a Hartford home where a fallen tree brought down power lines to small businesses in Lancaster dealing with broken windows and fallen bricks, the overnight tempest startled residents awake around 2:30 AM. Fortunately, despite the dramatic wake-up call and property damage, no injuries were reported—just another reminder of Ohio's famously unpredictable weather patterns.
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🏫 Three Licking Heights schools earn top honors for student achievement. Broad Peak Elementary, Summit Station Intermediate, and Licking Heights High School have won Ohio's prestigious Momentum Award, recognizing outstanding improvements in student performance. Each school increased their Performance Index by at least two points and received high star ratings on the state report card. Superintendent Kevin Miller attributed the success to "the hard work and dedication of our educators and the focus of our students." The district as a whole earned its highest-ever rating of 4.5 stars for the 2023-24 academic year.
🏫 Four Licking Heights schools earn state recognition for positive behavior initiatives. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce honored Summit Station Intermediate, Broad Peak Elementary, Everest Elementary, and former North Elementary for their Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation. Broad Peak and Everest received Bronze recognition for Tier 1 support, while Summit Station and North earned Silver for implementing Tier 2 support. The PBIS framework creates safe learning environments through tiered support systems addressing students' mental, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Director of Pupil Services Mitch Tom praised each building's team for their commitment to creating a supportive school culture.
🌪️ Overnight storms wreak havoc across central Ohio. Strong winds and rain damaged several structures Wednesday night, including a home in Hartford, Licking County, where a tree fell on the porch and brought down a power line. In Lancaster, small businesses Fruit Passion and The Wool Exchange barbershop sustained damage, with bricks falling and a window breaking from flying debris. Despite the destruction, no injuries were reported as residents described being awakened around 2:30 AM by the severe weather. Business owners remained resilient, with one remarking, "It's just Ohio weather. You never know."
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