District News

Student's artwork shows a snowman next to a barren tree in a wintry landscape

Student Artwork Featured on Non-Profit's Christmas Card

JAN 5, 2024

The artwork of four fifth-grade students at Amanda Elementary features prominently on a local non-profit's Christmas card.

For nearly a decade, Middletown City School District has partnered with Shoe...

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Century-old postcard of Middletown City School building finds its way back to Middletown

JAN 3, 2024

A more than 100-year-old postcard of a now-demolished Middletown City School building has found its way back to Middletown, thanks to a 95-year-old man from Stockton, California known as the "Postcard...

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MCSD Hires New High School Football Coach

DEC 21, 2023

Middletown City School District (MCSD) is excited to announce Kali Jones as the new head coach for the Middletown High School varsity football program. The decision comes after a comprehensive search ...

Map shows the path of the total solar eclipse through Ohio on 4/8/24

District to Close on 4/8/24 for Total Solar Eclipse

DEC 19, 2023

On Monday, April 8, 2024, locations in Ohio, including Middletown, will witness a total solar eclipse for the first time since 1806.

Anticipating the significance of this rare occurrence, it’s expect...

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Celebrating our Middie Families

DEC 17, 2023

This holiday season, Middletown City School District (MCSD) is focusing on the important role that family love and support play in the success of our students and staff. The holidays provide a unique ...

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Middle School Teacher Recognized with Rising Star Award

DEC 17, 2023

Each year, Kingswell recognizes individuals who have impacted the greater Middletown community in positive ways. This year, 7th grade English teacher, Heather Castle was recognized with the Rising Sta...

Group photo of third graders and their teacher holding up Christmas gifts donated to them.

Hilltop OBGYN surprises Ms. Wilson's third grade class with personal Christmas gifts

DEC 15, 2023

It's a very merry Christmas for students in Ms. Wilson's third grade class at Amanda Elementary, thanks to the generosity of Hilltop OBGYN.

As part of Middletown City School District's partnership with...

English Teacher's Illustrations Reach Millions as Part of Book Series

NOV 30, 2023

Middletown High School's Chris Pearce is already an award-winning English teacher and the creator behind the comic Teachable Moments.

Now, his illustrative work is featured in millions of copies of boo...

Photo collage shows students holding their artwork of a football player, then the artwork of a football player, followed by an actual photo of the football players.

Who's That Bearcat? Students' Drawings Appear on Big Screen at Nippert Stadium

NOV 29, 2023

Can you guess that Bearcat?

If you were at Nippert Stadium for a University of Cincinnati (UC) Bearcats Football game this season, you might have seen the work of a Rosa Parks Elementary student!

Stud...

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 is a Personalized Learning Day

OCT 30, 2023

What is a Personalized Learning Day?

A Personalized Learning Day is a student-led day of choice. On Personalized Learning Days, teachers and staff engage in professional development while students le...