Thursday, April 29, 2010

No air problems found in high school

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) did not find any evidence of active water leaks or mold in the choral room or adjacent band room at New Richmond High School during an inspection.

The inspection, conducted March 22, was requested by New Richmond Superintendent Tom Durbin after about a dozen students became ill during a Troubadours class on Feb. 8. They reported breathing problems and feeling light-headed. That led to an evacuation of the school while firefighters, air quality experts and Duke Energy investigated possible environmental causes.

No problems were found, but, as a precaution, Durbin closed the room and asked NIOSH to conduct a field investigation of the choral room. The adjacent band room was also investigated, because it's served by the same ventilation system.

In a preliminary report, signed by Todd Niemeier, industrial hygienist for NIOSH, and Dr. Nancy Clark Burton, NIOSH industrial hygiene team leader, they said, "We used a thermal imaging camera to inspect the walls for water leaks, and collected spot environmental measurements for temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide."

They also said they inspected the air handling unit that serves the choral room and the outdoor intakes for the building. They collected spot environmental measurements in other parts of the building, including the band room, classrooms on the second floor, and second- and third-floor hallways.

In addition, NIOSH medical officer Dr. Melody Kawamoto conducted telephone interviews with school officials and employees about reported exposures and health concerns.

"The district believes the room is safe, and the room will be utilized during the 2010-2011 school year," Durbin said.

"We hope the final NIOSH report will be sent to us prior to the start of the new school year and will confirm our belief that the room is safe," Durbin said. "But from our previous tests and the preliminary report from NIOSH, there is nothing wrong with that room other than it's not large enough to accommodate 120 students."

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Wolfe, Hawkins top in county



D.J. Hawkins (left) and Logan Wolfe (right) display certificates they received for having the highest score in the county on The Americanism and Government test given by the American Legion. Hawkins had the highest junior boy score and Wolfe had the highest senior boy score. The certificates, along with cash awards, were presented at the American Legion Clermont County Council. They are pictured with Richard J. Mahan Intervention Specialist at New Richmond High School and a member of New Richmond American Legion Post 550.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Monroe 3rd quarter awards breakfast

Monroe Elementary recognizes outstanding academic achievement for each quarter of the school year at an awards breakfast.

Click on the photo to watch the awards program.


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Monroe Elementary Spirit Week

New Richmond's Monroe Elementary School combines the school's annual Spirit Week with Youth Art Month. Each day, art teacher Adrian Hawk presents Monroe principal with a new hand painted tie and staff and students dress in colorful attire: primary colors on Monday, no colors on Tuesday, patterns on Wednesday, bright colors on Thursday and color sets on Friday.

Click on the Photo below to watch a slideshow of Monroe's Spirit Week.


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Monday, April 19, 2010

NRHS PTO holds second quarter auction

Thank you for supporting the NRHS PTO's first $.25 Auction back in February when we were battling ALL THAT SNOW!

Now that ‘Spring has Sprung’, the PTO has decided to hold another $.25 Auction with a Spring/”Green”/Garden theme. It will be on Saturday, April 24 (in place of the annual PTO Garden Luncheon) beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.

Prizes including items from vendors such as Pampered Chef, Donna Sharp Handbags, Celebrating Home, Longaberger, & others will be previewed at 12:30 with the auction starting at 1:00 p.m. The PTO will be serving light refreshments and desserts (for a small charge).

Wear your favorite garden hat or gloves to be eligible for a special drawing. We are collecting “New” donated items for the auction. Please either leave them at the school office or contact Linda Miller. Come to support the NRHS PTO After Prom and don’t forget your quarters!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

SBAAC seeking commissioner

The Southern Buckeye Academic Athletic Conference (SBAAC) is accepting letters of interest and resumes for the position of Commissioner. The duties of the commissioner are as follows:

1. Presides at the Athletic Directors’ meetings
2. Prepares and distributes conference schedules
3. Supervises the assignment of officials for football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and coordinates assignment of baseball and softball officials for freshman, junior varsity, and varsity contests
4. Coordinates conference All-Star selection
5. Coordinates All-Star banquets
6. Maintains conference standings in all sports
7. Is the binding arbitrator for irresolvable disputes between member schools
8. Serves as liaison between athletic directors and Executive Board
9. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Board.

The SBAAC Commissioner must have a flexible schedule and have the means for mobility among the twelve schools in the SBAAC that are located in southwest Ohio. It is expected that the commissioner will have above average technology skills. The commissioner will be employed on a one year contract at a salary of $9,000 per year.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of interest and resume to the SBAAC Search Committee at Durbin_T@NRSchools.org. The deadline for letters of interest and resumes will be Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Attend the 27th Annual
Kaleidoscope of the Arts

New Richmond’s District Art Show
Featuring unique K-12 student art from NRE, ME, LCE, NRMS and NRHS including paintings, drawings, sculptures, collages, prints, weavings and ceramics!

Friday, April 16th and Saturday, April 17th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

New Richmond HIGH SCHOOL Gym

Other activities: (Saturday) Face painting, art demonstrations and art making station
N.R. students who attend can enter a drawing for a basket of art supplies!
Watch a slideshow of last year's show!


Monday, April 5, 2010

NRMS announces honor roll

New Richmond Middle School
3rd quarter honor rolls


NRMS 7th Grade Merit Honor Roll


Marie Bezold, Mac Blome, Audrey Feiler, Emma Feld, Austin Fischer, Alex Grooms, Griffin Mulvaney, Jennifer Roberts, Eric Scholz, Eric Williams, Leah Wolfer.

NRMS 7th Grade High Honor Roll

Andi Bateman, Rachel Benton, Micha Brumbaugh, Miles Burnam, Emily Carter, Katelyn Chumley, Kelsi Curry, Madeline Farmer, Kayla Gardiner, Matthew Graham, C.J. Grogan, Emily Hensley, Madison Holdsworth, Sierra King, Olivia Latham, McKenzie Lauver, Alexis Meder, Katelynn Nichols, Kayla Nort, Patrick Richardson, Taryn Rupp, Hannah Slye, Charlie Spicker, Ashley Stephens, Karli Thul, Kyle Weeks, Daniel Wilson.

NRMS 7th Grade Honor Roll

Daman Abner, Tyler Anderson, Wendy Appelmann, Austin Berger, John Buckingham, Rachell Burdell, Kyle Campbell, Mariah Corbin, Jacob Craig, Halee Curtis, Tyler Davis, Kelby Davis, Jazmine Dyer, Derek Gelter, Kyle Gilday, Korinne Gillman, Kyle Heidlage, Patrick Jones, Lexi Jump, Cody Kirschner, Christina Lawrence, Hannah Lewis, Sabrina Loving, Alison Lusk, James Mahan, Christopher Mazzaro, Madeline McDaniel, Ally Meadors, Mason Moore, Maggie Mulloney, Ella Neess, Ashley Redmond, Analiese Rohdes, Troy Saunders, Alexandra Schultz, Tucker Schweickart, Joseph Singleton, Lindsay Slone, James Snider, Jade Stamper, Carrie Stapleton, Christina Thomann, Ian Wahoff, Shyann Webb, Jared West, Grace Williams, Steven Wolf, Allie Zellner, Taylor Zimmer.

NRMS 8th Grade Merit Honor Roll

Paige Anderson, Olivia Behymer, Ann Bishop, Josie Buckingham, Tyler David, Zach Fields, Jill Flenniken, Cheyann Fletcher, Nick Gilman, Joshua Heiden, Abby Jewell, Jessica Nazareth, Michaela Nordyke, Thomas Reichman, Meagan Thomas.

NRMS 8th Grade High Honor Roll

Zachary Adkins, Cody Biehle, Laura Bosse, Caroline Cahal, Sara Ellis, John Ernst, Jamie Green, Hannah Hall, Alyssa Hallahan, Jacob Hauke, Caleb Hayward, Michael Huber, Laura Huddleston, Emily Leffler, Ashlee Lewis, CJ Manis, Skylar McDonald, Amanda Nguyen, Jose Noland, Stone Oliver, Priya Patel, Courtney Roberts, Zachary Rolfes, Jacob Ryan, April Schmidt, Levi Simpson, Alyson Skaggs, Alexis Stamper, Eleanor Wildey, Bailey Workman, Rachel Zawacki.

NRMS 8th Grade Honor Roll

Justin Adams, Dylan Adams, Alex Ammerman, Austin Antoni, Emily Barcheski, Pierce Burnam, Shawn Butler, Noah Chaney, Chandler Cochran, Alexis Cook, Malik Davis, Samantha Davis, Felicity Elsaesser, Shelby English, Cierra Evans-Warren, Colton Farmer, Natalie Graham, Kurt Greifenkamp, Joey Hawkins,Will Hayden, Clara Hedrick, Cynthia Jimenez, Kelsey Kirschner, Tyler Klein, Brian Lewis, Will Lytle, Kristin Markham, Alexis Meyer, Juliane Molitor, Brendan Mulvaney, Tristan Murphy, Chris Sammons, Logan Shinkle, Tyler Sipple, Logan Smith, Christin Smith, Conall Stapleton, Sam Tremper, Elizabeth Watkins, Kelsey Williams, Tristan Williams, Cade Woelfel, Megan Woolum.