Two classrooms in Appo's elementary schools are overenrolled, so a request for class size waivers was needed. (Pexels)

School board discusses class sizes

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At a recent meeting, Dr. Sara Hale, Chief Financial Officer for Milford School District, presented the annual class size and instructor to student ratio waiver to the Board of Education. This waiver is required when class sizes exceed 22 students in kindergarten through third grade and/or when schools are allotted less than 98 percent of the Division I units generated …

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School board hears details on discipline

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At a recent meeting, Milford School District Board of Education heard details on new practices being implemented for discipline from Dr. Jessica Weller, Supervisor of Climate and Safety. A full report will be provided to the board in December. “This is just a really quick update on our proactive measures, such as our Bridges Room, Positive Behavior Intervention Plans, learning …

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MSD autism programs score highly in recent assessments

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At a recent meeting, Milford School District Board of Education heard results of an assessment of their autism programs conducted by ABC Consultants LLC. The programs are in place in all grades at the district. “We use assessments we call APERS, which is the Autism Program Environment Rating Scale. It’s considered the gold standard in this country to assess how …

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Update to Homecoming Parade route

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Milford High School’s Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Friday, October 4 with step off at 5:30 PM. The parade begins at Mispillion Elementary School and ends at Briggs Stadium before the Milford Buccaneers take on Saint Elizabeth. The route begins at Mispillion, located at 311 Lovers Lane, and continues down Lovers Lane to Southeast Second Street, and will then turn …

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MPD reminds drivers that school is back in session

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On Tuesday, August 27, the Milford School District welcomed back students for the 2024-2025 school year. Milford Police Department asked drivers to be more cautious as children will be waiting for buses on the side of the road in the mornings while also coming off school buses in the afternoons. “We urge motorists to be aware of children walking to …

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MSD reminds parents of cell phone policy

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Milford School District recently posted their cell phone policy on social media in an effort to remind parents of the procedures regarding cell phone use by students. According to the district, this is not a new policy but one that will be more strictly enforced during this school year. “During the school day, cell phones should be off and away,” …

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Physical Turn-In Nights announced for MSD athletes

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Milford School District recently announced that athletes may turn in their physicals on July 16 and August 1 from 5 to 7 PM. The physicals should be turned in to the Carey Simpson Building. “All families and athletes are encouraged to turn in physicals on those evenings,” Jed Bell, Athletic Director, said. “We would like them to be submitted before …

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MSD offers summer athletic conditioning

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Milford School District is offering a summer athletics conditioning camp to help athletes prepare for the upcoming season. The Milford Athletics Summer and Conditioning Camp for 7th through 12th graders who are participating in athletics is planned over the next few weeks. The sessions are presented by ENG Elite Training and Parisi Speed School along with district coaches. “Rising 7th …

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MSD considers new report card format for elementary students

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by Terry Rogers     Milford School District elementary students may see a different style of report card next year At a recent meeting, Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, provided the Milford School District Board of Education with details on a new report card method the district was considering for elementary students. The new report cards would use …