Monroe’s 2^nd Annual Christmas on the Plaza is on Saturday, December 13^th, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. 

Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program

by Dr. Elizabeth Lolli

Hello! I’d like to thank everyone for the warm welcome as Superintendent of the Monroe Local Schools. The past twelve days have been very busy, but very exciting!

Monroe has a proud heritage of supporting the city and the schools. The support and pride for the school system is seen each time one sees the new school campus on Yankee Road.

In March, the community is being asked to support the district by supporting Issue 10. This bond issue is part of the original master plan started when the district was formed.

There will be an informational meeting regarding the Monroe Local School District's Bond Levy on Tuesday, February 19th at 1:30. The meeting will take place at Mount Pleasant Retirement Village in the Activities Building located on the corner of Northwestern and Indiana Avenues. The speakers will be Executive Director of Mount Pleasant, Stan Kappers, Superintendent of Monroe Local Schools, Dr. Elizabeth Lolli and President of Monroe Local School Board, Tom Leeds.

Mainstreet Monroe is running a poll about the levy. Please stop over and let your voice be heard.

View or Take Elementary School Tax Levy Poll

This year Monroe Local Schools Hosted their 6th annual "Gifts from the Heart' food drive. Each year the elementary students bring in specific items to donate, and the Jr. High and High School student collect money for the cause. Additionally, The Jr. High enrichment class completed a business project designed to raise funds for the "Gifts from the heart" program.

Monroe Local Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Lolli of Barberton City Schools has been selected to be the new Superintendent for the district. It is with great pride that we welcome her to Monroe. Dr. Lolli started her educational career here at Monroe while doing her student teaching under the direction of Paul Bell in 1977-78. She has served as the Barberton City Schools Superintendent since the fall of 2003.

Thanksgiving brings thoughts of all the things to be thankful for. For the Hornets, that was a trip to the state semi finals despite opening the season 1-2. They were thankful for the 10 game winning streak that led them to the match up with Big Walnut the day after Thanksgiving, not to mention the 33 – 7 record of this Senior class. They were thankful to have 8 players including the co-offensive player and the defensive player of the year in the 2007 All-Southwest District Football Team.

The Braves of Indian Hill played host to the Monroe Hornets Friday night at Kings High School for the Division III regional playoffs. The Hornets won the coin toss and as usual deferred selection until the second half. The opening kickoff was fielded by #12 Danny Gill of the Braves and moved out to the 27 yard line. Eight plays later their drive stalled under tremendous pressure from the Hornets and they were forced to punt. Their punt, fielded by number 12 Jared Ferguson started our first drive at our own 5 yard line.