Preschool Openings

New School Hours
Monroe Local Schools announces new start times for 2008/2009 school year for the Primary and the Elementary Schools.
Monroe Primary will have an arrival time of 8:40, a start time of 8:50 and a dismissal time of 3:35.
Monroe Elementary will have an arrival time of 8:25, a start time of 8:35 and a dismissal time of 3:20.
Monroe Junior/ Senior High will remain the same: arrival 7:20, start time of 7:30 and a dismissal time of 2:30.

Elementary Dates
for 2008-2009

The Elementary is conducting its first Summer Band Blast for 5th and 6th grade band students June 23 – July 4. If parents are interested in having their child participate (students must have been in band this current school year), they can call the Elementary office at 539-8101 and ask for Cinda Pelfrey. Students will be learning marching skills, new music, ensemble playing skills and preparing to perform at the Community Park for Light Up the Sky. They will also be marching in the parade (not playing yet).

Left to Right: Missy Osterman (mother), Tyler Osterman, Mark Osterman (father).

Tyler  Osterman, Hornet Quarterback, signed to play football for Centre College in Kentucky starting in the fall.
Tyler Osterman was also selected for 1st Team All-Academic Ohio for Basketball. Only 10 young men are selected from each of Ohio’s four divisions, based on academic achievements as well as baksetball skills.

Joe Ward (left) and Ken Meibers. Photo and story by Steven Urso

Ken Meibers was approved by the Monroe School Board on May 27th to take over the head coaching duties for the Monroe High School football program. Ken Meiber’s comes from Colerain High School where he was the offensive coordinator. Ken Meibers will also bring Joe Ward from Colerain to be the defensive coordinator for the Monroe High School football team next season.

The Monroe Athletic Booster Club is hosting its 1st Annual Golf Tournament Sunday August 10. The location is Waldon Ponds, and the proceeds will go towards support of the student-athletes. HIghlights include:

a. 4 Person Scramble

b. $80 per person - includes green fees, cart, driving range, refreshments, cook-out, & door prizes

c. Hole-in-One prize: Mini Cooper car!

d. Shotgun start @ 1:30

e. Awards: 1st place team, last place team and the team in the middle

Step back into the 1980s with Footloose, performed at 7:00 on Friday and Saturday nights, and at 2:30 on Sunday.

Monroe High School students have once again entered a number of works of art into the Miamisburg Art Guild Student Competition and Exhibition.  The exhibition features works from High School students in this region. This year’s exhibition is located at the Miamisburg Art Gallery, 161 N. Main Street in Miamisburg.  The show opens from 1:00-5:00 P.M. after judging on Saturday March 15.

Exhibit hours are weekends 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. and nightly 5:30-8:00 P.M. March 15 thru April 5.   Closed on Easter Sunday.

PTO Family Night and Family Night at the Scholastic Book Fair

The evening's events will feature full-service shopping at the Scholastic Book Fair from 3:30 until 7:30pm. Parents, grandparents, families and friends are welcome to shop for books and gifts.