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2 0 2 0 - 2 0 2 1 LEARNING CARING SUCCEEDING A Report to the Community from Lancaster City Schools
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
A LETTER FROM
Steve Wigton, LCS Superintendent
Congratulations, Lancaster City Schools community! We made it! And we did more than just survive a year riddled with
uncertainty and constant change; we adapted and worked together to make a difference in the lives of our students,
families, and our community as a whole. From masks and hand sanitizing stations to social distancing and hybrid learning,
Lancaster City Schools conquered the 2020-2021 school year with a tremendous amount of Gale Spirit.
The world is changing. And with change comes opportunity. In the coming month, I will be retiring from a 28-year career
at Lancaster City Schools, and I could not have asked for a better group of people to have served as superintendent for
over the past nine years. The support from this community and the work of our Board, administration and staff have been
fantastic. It is because of the people that Lancaster City Schools is truly the Place to Be.
As I end my time at LCS, I know my successor is honored to take the reins. His experience and passion for the students, staff,
and community are second to none and he will continue to build upon Lancaster’s strong tradition of excellence.
Thank you for your support over the years… and GO GALES!
A LETTER FROM
Nathan Hale, Incoming LCS Superintendent
Hello Gale Nation! I am beyond excited to become the next Superintendent of Lancaster City Schools. Lancaster is my
hometown, and I have had the pleasure of working here my entire career. To have the opportunity to lead this district has
been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember, and I can’t wait to get started.
Our current staff, led by Mr. Wigton, has taken care of the heavy lifting in many areas over the last few years. We have
new, state-of-the-art facilities for our elementary and middle schools, with a new high school on the way. We have
strengthened our curriculum, student support systems, and extracurricular activities on all levels. And, although we have
just spent the past 15 months in a pandemic, our community support has helped provide a positive financial outlook that
will help improve the academic, social, and emotional opportunities for our students for years to come. Our district is ready
to do amazing things in the next few years, and it is an honor to be able to lead our district through the process.
Congratulations to all our students and staff on an outstanding year, and please join me in congratulating Mr. Wigton on his
upcoming retirement.
Have a great summer, everyone!
LANCASTER CITY SCHOOLS
Board of
Education
Left to right:
Jay Nauman, Board Member
Kathy Kittredge, Vice President
Amy Eyman, President
Dianne Garlinger, Board Member
A. Lise Ricketts, Board Member
LANCASTER CITY SCHOOLS
Safety First: LCS Provides Education
Safely Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Lancaster City Schools prides itself on being the place to be for learning, caring, and succeeding. While the COVID-19
pandemic has certainly challenged the district to think creatively, we have worked diligently to provide programs for families
and students that allow us to continue to provide high-quality education and a caring environment for student development,
while maintaining safety standards for students and staff. Throughout the entire year, we have followed a strict cleaning
schedule; required families to perform health checks on students before coming to school each day; and required all students
grades K-12, faculty, and staff to wear cloth face masks.
LCS began the 2020-2021 school year operating in a blended model, a successful model that allowed us to maintain social
distancing in classrooms, cafeterias, and study halls, while preventing students and staff from being exposed to COVID-19.
Following the guidance of the Fairfield County Health Department, Ohio Department of Health, and Governor DeWine,
Lancaster High School students returned to school five days a week starting March 15. The junior high and elementary school
students returned to the classroom four days a week starting March 16 and full time May 3.
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ALL VIRTUAL LEARNING STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE HYBRID MODEL
FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester
30%
of students
23%
of students
70%
of students
77%
of students
Number of faculty and staff vaccinations:
63%
SCHOOLS IMPLEMENT ACADEMIC AND
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DURING PANDEMIC
GORSUCH WEST
With students working remotely and virtually, our goal was to ensure they
remained actively engaged and connected to Gorsuch West socially and
academically. We knew this could be a potential struggle and wanted to
take a proactive approach to address this concern. Attendance and student
engagement are crucial to student success, so we wanted to make sure
students at home were also JUST DOING SCHOOL.
What did we do?
We conducted 336 home visits to deliver PBIS Master Builder awards to our students. Students earned these awards by
logging in, completing assignments, and participating online. We met with families during this time and addressed any
learning obstacles the student might have (technology issues, connectivity issues, home learning strategies, etc.)
We also created two Virtual Calm classroom techniques/videos a week and delivered them to remote and virtual students.
These videos provided parents and guardians with techniques and ideas on how to help their child at home with academics.
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2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
MT. PLEASANT
A pandemic can’t stop the leadership at Mt. Pleasant! This year while we
could not have leadership groups face to face, we met with students on Zoom
to continue our leadership tradition. Mt. Pleasant truly is the place to be a
family that L.E.A.D.s (Listen, Empower, Achieve, Demonstrate)! This year we
had 10 Leadership Clubs: Virtual Field Trip Club, Reading Club, Life Ninja Club,
Student Lighthouse Team, Kindness Club, Technology Rocks Club, Poetry Club,
Green Gales, ROX and Sign Language Club. Students who participated learned more about the 7 Habits and how their
contribution to the school can help build a positive culture and community.
MEDILL
Mrs. Yontz received a DrumFIT Mini Grant to incorporate the use of exercise
balls and sticks to help children manage their physical and mental health. This
activity not only focused on physical activity, but also on the development of key
social and emotional skills, mindfulness and meditative behaviors.
TALLMADGE
Tallmadge Elementary received a grant to create Project Read, a free book fair
for students in 4th and 5th grades. Every student was given a time to shop for
books at the Scholastic Book Fair where they left with three to seven books.
Students selected over $6700 worth of books and Tallmadge also earned over
$3000 Scholastic dollars, which we will use to put more books into teachers’
classrooms and students’ hands. This opportunity was an amazing experience
for our students. We know from countless reading research organizations, including the International Literacy Association,
that independent reading promotes comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, background knowledge, and many other reading
factors for children.
TARHE TRAILS
At Tarhe Trails we are A TEAM! At the beginning of the year we rolled out
the components of the revised T.E.A.M. message: Treat Others Kindly, Earn
Respect, Act Responsibly and Maintain Safety. We also created a mission and
vision statement to simplify what our focus would be.
Tarhe Trails Mission: Tarhe Trails Elementary, the place to be A TEAM
Tarhe Trails Vision: Our Tarhe Trails students will be Academically Successful, will Treat Each Other Kindly, will Earn
Respect in everything we set out to do, and will Act Responsibly in our school, in our homes, and in our community. And
we will do this always with a focus on Maintaining Safety.
Due to the pandemic, the major drive was how we are implementing our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support).
Positive referrals were completed in teacher-based team meetings as well as randomly throughout the school setting
so that positive behavior was reinforced and students were rewarded for their efforts towards being part of our TEAM.
Certificates were created that went along with our positive referrals so they could be sent home. The building also added
badges for students to wear that showed what part of the TEAM they were showcasing. For example, a student earns a
T for Treating others kindly. This year we more than doubled our positive referrals to support the need for students socially,
emotionally, and academically. This process also provided our parents with an opportunity to praise their children for
following the Tarhe Trails TEAM expectations.
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THOMAS EWING
Throughout the pandemic, Thomas Ewing supported the social-emotional
well-being of students through its “mindfulness” program. Every Tuesday at
the beginning of the school day, teachers engaged in various activities that helped
students to relieve stress, decrease anxiety, build confidence, and be mentally
prepared for the school week. Stretching, posture, breathing techniques, and
relaxation activities are all methods to support students socially and emotionally.
“It’s nice to be able to relax and not have to jump right into things,” said Thomas Ewing student Madison Kemp.
“It helps me get my mind right before the school day.”
GENERAL SHERMAN
This year we implemented Zoom sessions with students for social emotional
wellness. This allowed the kids to continue to meet even with social distancing
issues. Students were also able to attend after school tutoring, both online and
in-person, to get extra academic support. This was well received and allowed
many students to get caught up on their studies.
LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL
Lancaster High School expanded online instruction by repurposing personnel
and programming to give students the best chances to maximize their potential
for online learning. LHS also expanded credit recovery and extended opportunity
programming to provide interventions for students who struggled while
attending school virtually or in the hybrid model. This has helped students stay
on a pathway to graduation. Additionally, LHS provided resources and developed
new partnerships to assist students and families in meeting their basic needs and support mental health.
Academic highlights:
• First semester in the blended model, LHS students earned over 700 semester hours of college credit. Hundreds
of additional courses will be completed by the end of the school year.
• In the last year, LHS has had 18 students score a 30 or higher ACT Composite! 6 of these students earned a
Perfect Score (36) in at least one subtest area.
• 51 students in Career Connections class earned the RISE UP Customer Service Industry Credential in Retail
Fundamentals.
• 777 students at LHS have received at least one positive referral from a staff member from September through March.
• 75 staff members have written at least one positive referral this school year
FAMILY AND STUDENT SUPPORT COMMUNITY NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
PARTNERSHIPS FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR: FOR 21-22 SCHOOL YEAR:
• Community Action - Teens with Tots • Ohio Guidestone - LEADS Suicide
• Community Action - HASFY Program Prevention Program
• RISE Program
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• FairHope Hospice Grief Group
• Ohio University Lancaster (interns and virtual mentoring program)
• Fairfield Medical Center Vaping Parent Education
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2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
LANCASTER CITY SCHOOLS
The Place To Be
NUMBER OF STUDENTS (avg. 20-21)
6,161
NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS,
TEACHERS AND STAFF
794
435 Certified Teachers
45 Administrators
314 Classified Staff
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
ENROLLED IN CAREER TECH
402 168 Seniors
234 Juniors
NUMBER OF PROGRAMS
OFFERED BY CAREER TECH
13
NUMBER OF STUDENTS GRADUATED
FROM CAREER READINESS PROGRAM
166 (since inception)
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NUMBER OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS
LCS WORKS WITH DURING TIME OF GIVING
activities consist of various projects, including:
food drives, adopting families, penny wars
and non-profit agencies 38
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
IN THE MARCHING BAND
100
NUMBER OF STUDENT ATHLETES
351 (grades 7-8)
743 (grades 9-12) 1,094
NUMBER OF SPORTS
PROVIDED BY LCS
16 (grades 7-8)
23 (grades 9-12) 39
NUMBER OF
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
20
NUMBER OF STUDENTS INVOLVED
IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
1,129
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2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
The New
High School
Projected Projected Projected Projected
Groundbreaking: Building Opening: Size: 363,063 sq. ft. Total Cost:
Summer 2022 August 2025 (Current LHS & CT Building: 214,821 sq. ft) $120 million
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Projected Projected Projected
State Share: Athletic Fields Athletic Fields Completion:
$45 million Groundbreaking: Spring 2023
Fall 2021
72020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
LANCASTER CITY SCHOOLS
By the Numbers
Readers of the Financial Activity Statement and Financial Position Statement should keep in mind that the numbers in both
reports are taken from the District’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), but are presented in a non-GAAP format.
The CAFR can be obtained from the Treasurer’s office or https:/www.lancaster.k12.oh.us/administration/3.
REVENUES AND RESOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND SERVICES
The Financial Activity Statement, known in accounting terms as the income statement, provides a summary
of the resources (revenues) and services (expenditures) of the District.
Resources Taken In (shown in thousands) FY’20 FY’19 FY’18 FY’17
Taxes $36,674 $33,663 $35,727 $34,065
State and Federal Revenue $31,510 $32,600 $31,875 $31,116
Investment Income $1,803 $1,790 $588 $199
Tuition & Fees $1,400 $1,334 $1,334 $1,414
Extracurricular $136 $170 $174 $172
Miscellaneous $1,058 $885 $766 $368
TOTAL Revenues & Resources^ $72,581 $70,442 $70,464 $67,334
Services Provided* (shown in thousands) FY’20 FY’19 FY’18 FY’17
Instruction $45,100 $42,322 $42,243 $40,797
Pupil Support $3,923 $4,719 $4,539 $4,743
Instructional Support $3,026 $2,688 $2,352 $2,299
Board/Administration/Fiscal $7,386 $6,745 $6,585 $6,450
Business Support $335 $343 $333 $352
Plant Operation $4,972 $5,265 $5,125 $5,266
Transportation $2,809 $3,052 $2,975 $2,568
Central Support $1,145 $1,166 $1,133 $1,106
Extracurricular $1,156 $1,153 $1,130 $1,112
Capital Outlay $69 $36 $25 $145
Debt Service/Other Non-Instructional $350 $401 $407 $398
TOTAL Expenditures & Service^ $70,271 $67,890 $66,847 $65,236
Revenues & Resources Over
Expenditures & Services $2,310 $2,552 $3,617 $2,098
* Please refer to the definitions to the right of this chart.
^ Total revenue increased in FY18 due to increases in intergovernmental revenue and taxes. Property taxes decreased in FY19 due to a decrease in the
amount available as of fiscal year end due to timing of the property tax collection dates set by the County Auditor. State and Federal Revenue decreased in
FY20 due to a statewide reduction in school funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instruction expenditures increased in FY20 due to payroll and benefit
cost increases and large curriculum supply purchases.
CAPITAL LEASES
The chart below captures the district’s long-term capital lease obligations:
Capital Leases FY’20 FY’19 FY’18 FY’17
Capital Leases/Total Outstanding $228,164 $223,690 $495,646 $745,795
During FY13, the District entered into a four year lease obligation for equipment and accessories necessary for implementation of the 1:1 iPad initiative at
Lancaster High School. In FY15, the District entered into a five year lease for new copier equipment. During FY17, the District entered into a four year lease
for new Chromebooks.
8OUR EXPENDITURES AND SERVICES: OUR REVENUES AND RESOURCES FY’20
DEFINITIONS Where the General Fund Money Comes From:
Miscellaneous • 1.46% Investment Income • 2.48%
Tuition & Fees • 1.93% Extracurricular • 0.19%
INSTRUCTION is the largest expenditure category
and relates to the direct instruction of our students.
Students are directly impacted by expenditures
from this category. Total Revenues:
State &
Federal Taxes $72,581
Revenue 50.53% (shown in thousands)
PUPIL SUPPORT areas comprise all guidance 43.41%
services, lunchroom aides, speech, hearing,
occupational therapy, physical therapy, and
psychological services.
OUR EXPENDITURES AND SERVICES FY’20
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT costs include
Where the Money Goes:
library services, technology integration, curriculum
Extracurricular • 1.65% Central • 1.63%
development, instrumental staff training, and audio-
Transportation • 4.00% Capital Outlay • 0.10%
visual services. Board/Admin/Fiscal • 10.51% Debt Services/
Other Non-Instructional • 0.50%
Business Support
BOARD/ADMINISTRATION/FISCAL costs 0.48%
represent those of the administration and Board of Plant Operation
7.08%
Education’s operation of the District. Also included Total Services
in this category are school building secretarial Pupil Support
and Expenditures:
5.58% Instruction
support, financial services, such as payroll, accounts 64.18% $70,271
payable and receivable, auditing, budgeting and Instructional Support
(shown in thousands)
4.31%
reporting, and fringe benefits administration.
BUSINESS SUPPORT costs include business
BENEFITS OVER DETRIMENTS
services such as risk management, construction,
The Financial Position Statement, known in accounting terms as the
management, and courier services.
balance sheet, reports the benefits (assets) available to provide services.
Detriments (liabilities) are the amounts for which the District is obligated
PLANT OPERATION expenditures relate to the
to pay in the future. The amount below represents the difference
safe and efficient environment of the school
between the benefits of the District and the detriments which it must
including building maintenance, grounds and
pay. The amount provides the net worth of the District.
custodial services.
Financial Benefits FY’20 FY’19 FY’18 FY’17
TRANSPORTATION expenditures relate to (shown in millions of $)
providing transportation (mostly by bus) to all Cash and Investments $44.39 $43.83 $42.10 $41.90
students who live in the Lancaster City School District Receivables $30.49 $30.63 $27.74 $28.01
consistent with Board of Education policies and the Other Assets $0.46 $0.46 $0.63 $0.47
laws of the state of Ohio. On average the bus fleet Total Financial Benefits $75.34 $74.92 $70.47 $70.38
transports approximately 2,204 students to Lancaster
City Schools and 7 students to non-public schools. Financial Detriments FY’20 FY’19 FY’18 FY’17
(shown in millions of $)
CENTRAL SUPPORT expenditures include Amount Owed to Employees
techonology, maintenance staff, and computer and Vendors $8.15 $7.84 $6.82 $7.01
network maintenance contracts. Short-term Debt $0.06 $0.09 $0.15 $0.16
Other Liabilities $24.68 $24.18 $20.21 $21.27
EXTRACURRICULAR expenditures account for Total Financial Detriments $32.89 $32.11 $27.18 $28.44
salaries, benefits, and supplies for club and athletic Benefits over Detriments $42.45 $42.81 $43.29 $41.94
related activities. ^ Receivables increased in FY19 due to an increase in property and income tax receivables.
Other liabilities increased in FY19 due to an increase in deferred property tax revenue
recognized in the period. 92020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
SOURCES OF FUNDING: WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?
Property Taxes
$23,367,966
To the right is a graph depicting the amount of tax collections $23
$23,206,832
levied by the District from real and personal property taxes.
Property taxes provide a majority of the local revenue to $22
In Millions
operate and maintain our schools. Property taxes increased
$21,950,275
in FY18 due to an increase in real estate property valuation
$21
$21,307,793
and collection of deliquent taxes. Property taxes decreased
in FY19 due to a decrease in the amount available as of fiscal
$20,475,918
year end due to timing of the property tax collection dates set $20
by the County Auditor.
$19
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
State Funding $1,126,723
The chart to the right depicts the revenue for the District’s $1,393,632 $1,061,232
General Fund from the state of Ohio and the revenues $32 $1,523,935
In Millions
$31,472,812
deducted from our state payments and sent to charter $1,593,088
$30,480,808
$30,448,544
schools. The state sends part of our state revenue to charter $30
$29,592,276
schools to pay for students from our district attending charter
$28,721,990
schools. Monies received from the state are critical in running
$28
a fiscally-solvent school district. Years are presented on a
June 30 fiscal year-end basis.
$26
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
State Funds Charter Schools
School District Income Tax
In November 2006, voters approved a one and one half $13
$11,556,995
$12,875,809
$12,961,759
percent earned income tax effective for 10 years. The income
In Millions
tax was renewed on a continuous basis in November 2015.
$12,275,780
$12
$12,101,139
The Ohio Department of Taxation administers the monitoring,
auditing, and collecting of this tax. Years are presented on a $11
June 30 fiscal year-end basis. Economic condition and outlook
can be found in the CAFR’s transmittal letter.
$10
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
ENROLLMENT: CURRENT TREND AND MOST LIKELY PROJECTION
Enrollment projections help the District as it plans 6,500
for its long-range facility needs.
6,400
6,406
6,391
6,403
The District has fluctuated between 6,299 and
6,371
6,369
6,361
6,354
6,406 over the last five years. Enrollment is 6,300
expected to decrease slightly over the next five
6,302
6,299
years; however, this is based on projections 6,200
not predictions.
6,100
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
ACTUAL PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED PROJECTED
10ASSESSED VALUES OF REAL AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
Collection Residential/ Commercial/ Public Tangible
Year Agricultural Industrial Utility Personal Total
2020 $765,493,610 $256,363,780 $70,762,830 — $1,092,620,220
2019 $651,189,120 $249,606,860 $62,774,980 — $963,570,960
2018 $645,511,750 $245,633,080 $56,237,600 — $947,382,430
2017 $639,780,840 $252,019,550 $54,517,070 — $946,317,460
2016 $619,442,520 $247,328,750 $51,539,360 — $918,310,630
2015 $617,354,180 $246,263,980 $48,501,740 — $912,119,900
2014 $614,184,870 $252,145,190 $48,977,450 — $915,307,510
2013 $618,293,410 $247,941,310 $48,644,050 — $914,878,770
2012 $616,978,730 $245,316,740 $44,756,650 — $907,052,120
2011 $615,749,980 $240,753,390 $44,246,800* — $900,750,170
2010 $634,841,800 $245,888,380 $24,843,910 $644,470 $906,218,560
* The increase in Public Utility in 2011 is due to the Rockies Express Pipeline coming through the District. Increases in assessed values in FY17
through FY20 are due to an improved real estate market and growth as well as triennial valuation updates.
UNBUNDLING THE TAX RATE
Gross Effective Year Length
Type Rate** Rate** Approved Approved
Inside-Operating* 4.00 4.00* N/A Permanent
Voted-Operating* 60.60 16.00* Various Permanent
Voted-Permanent Improvement* 0.50 0.41 2012 Permanent
Voted-Bond Retirement* 2.80 2.80 2012 37 year
TOTAL RATES 67.90 23.21 — —
* Rates are for the 2019 tax year collected in the year 2020.
**The difference between the gross and effective rate is due to tax reduction factors that generally prevent changes in voted taxes when valuation
of existing real property is increased or decreased.
WHERE DOES A DOLLAR OF YOUR REAL ESTATE TAX MONEY GO?
Shown below are the 2020 collection year amounts that would be charged to the owner of a $100,000 home in
the largest tax district of the District. The graph represents the percentage of each dollar going to each entity. The total of
$1,401.21 is the annual amount the owner of a $100,000 home would pay in taxes.
City
Historical Parks •2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
LANCASTER CITY SCHOOLS
Graduates and Retirees
GRADUATES Ella Marie Brothers Aaron Alan Davis Gabriella Rene Graham Luke David Kalb
Valedictorian: Kaitlyn Juliet Bruce Brave Ulysses James Davis Nicholas James Grayson Joseph Alexander Kapp
Thomas Richardson Kayley Marie Brunton Madelyn Opal Davis Bailey Ann Green Auzlynd Jordan Katterhenrich
Jaxon David Bunting Kayla Elizabeth Day Cadence Jaid Grensted Chloe Renee Kern
Salutatorian: Christian James Burghy Emma Christine Deeter Avery Joseph Greulich Abrielle Madison Kerns
Olivia Maynard Emma Grace Burke Menteo Mausolus Ivy Faith Guerrero Dominic James Kessler
Chance Russell Burkholder Imhotep DeJesus Camille Alexandra Haley Holden Robert Kessler
Career Tech Sarah Elizabeth Burton Kieton Robert DeLong Elijah Kenneth Hammer Jadyn Michele Kilbarger
Student of Year: Sydney Paige Call Rachel Mae DeMilt Kieah Dawn Hamric Taylor Mitchell Kirkpatrick
Lydia Smith Julianne Christine Callahan Mackenzie Kathryn Depouw Isabella Kay Hanson Fallyn Alena Kitchen
Jackson Macgregor Tristan Alan Devore Faith Noel Harris Chloe Elizabeth Knight
Anthony Troy Adams II Campbell William Eugene Devore Terry Lee Harvey III Taylor Marie Koch
Richard Jesse Adams Madison Kate Campbell Andrea Arielle Diamond Ethan Michael Hawkins Kalijah Kelley Kohler
Dalton Joseph Alspaugh Rylie Christopher Carithers Ethan Mikal Disbennet Nicholas Todd Hayes Liam Robert Joseph Krannitz
Zachary Scott Alspaugh Hannah Grace Carpenter Alexis Jacy Dodd Gage Mathew Hazlett Lauren Michelle Kunzler
Kaylee Gayle Anderson Isis Minroe Carpenter Chandler Michael Donahey Gavin James Hedges Aaron Robert Lacey
Sandra Rose Anderson Jaynah Elaine Kay Carr Chance Lee Dovenbarger Jacob Charles Hedges Mackenzie Rae Lape
Isaiah David Aneshansley Kaylaon Carroll Blake Austin Downs Nicholas Michael Mackenzie Kathleen Le
Brayden Caleb Angle Jadon Layne Catalan Taylor Michelle Doyle Hershberger Sahr Ben-Nicholas
Emma Kathryn Aranda Jacob Dustin Chambers Johnathan James Duncan Brynen Michael Hill Moiforay Lebbie
Rosalee Pauline Arledge Kassidy Lyn Chapman Johnathon William Keith Parker Davis Hill Adam Christopher Lee
Kevin Kujenga Ashe Jr. Michael Tanner Chapman Duncan Joshua David Hines Mica Anthony Lefever
Zoe Elana Ashton Alora Leigh Childers Connor Riley Earle Abigail Leigh Holbrook Da’Vaughn Lynn Lewis
Ashtien Christa Bales Ellie Peyton Clark Eric Xavier Eblin Zachary Devon Holbrook Nicole Elizabeth Lewis
Cassidi Jo Bales Logan Phoenix Clark Shafiq Jamaludeen Edgar Ryan Tanner Holcomb Victoria Lynae Linehan
Delsin Giovanni Bales Maya Mayline Clowe Anthony Michael Edgerton III Brooklyn Rain Holiday Julie Grace Lloyd
Skyler Marie Bales Layton Brick Coffee Jacob Michael Ewing Dwayne Styles Holiday Lauryn Brooke Lloyd
Sara Michelle Balser Danny Richard Coleman II Liliana Marie Faiella Nehemiah James Holiday Gabriel Giovanni Love
Avery Rhys Barrett Jae’Kwon Jamal Coleman Hayley Marie Fannin Kenzington Brook Hollett Bryce Xavier Loy
Krist Cobain Barthlow Nathaniel David Coleman Ryen Jacob Ferguson Alexis Nicole Holschuh Cassandra Nicole Lucas
Kierston Hope Bartley Ella Nicole Collison Reanna Rae Fertig Cullen Michael Hughes Elizabeth Mai MacLees
Trinity Lynn Bates Tyler Kevin Combs Madison Chloe Filio Malina Maura Hunt Jasmine Nichole Mahaffey
Ryan Matthew Baugess Nevaeh Star Conant Kayla Renee Finn Jacob Henry Hutsler Samantha Anne Marks
Adam Michael Beam Kendal Elle Conrad Destinee Marie Fisher Dylan James Igo Roberto Renato Martinez
Presleigh Eva Bebout Samantha Jo Cornwell Brian Allen Fleshman Aidan James Inboden Fel Na’Sha Marie Mason
Cameron Edward Black Hayden Lyric Cossin Tia Marie Flowers Amya Makenzie Jackson Hunter Daniel Mason
Hannah Marie Black Kylee Elaine Cottrill Zachary Alexander Franke Keaton Scott Jacobs Maggie Gail Mason
Landon Monroe Black Macie Ann Courtright Aubrey Ellis Freeman Jenna Shae Jarrell Jaci Lynn Mathis
Noah Anthony Blecha Cadynce Nicole Cox Giovanna Linda Allayna Kaye Jeffers Andrew Patrick Mauger
Bryant Berk Bobo Sarah Marie Craft Christine Freeman Edward Lee Jenkins Tyler Hugh Mayle
Mckenna Evandra Bobo Adrian Konner Craiglow Hope Virginia-Renee Freeman Joseph Allen Jenkins Olivia Rose Maynard
Hannah Nicole Boggs Carington Claire Crowell Julia Mei Fyie Josselyn Marie Jewell Hannah Lee McAfee
Emily Rose Bond Mathew Allen Cruit Zachary David Gallimore Courtney Nashay Johnson Chloe Louise McClure
Chase Allan Borah Karrah Simone Crum Madison Elizabeth Garber Eric Riley Johnson Hanna Elizabeth McCuistion
Nathen Phillip Borgan Thomas Edward Crum Mary Elizabeth Garbrandt Noah Ryan Johnson Megan Nicole McDavitt
Logan William Boring Lakeisha Lynn Curry Grant Riley Gardner Sepporah Leoni Johnson Kelton Patrick-Allen McMillen
Makayla Marie Bowen Zachary Alan-Joseph Curry Dashawn Markel Garnes Titan Matthew Johnson Savana Noelle McMillen
Madison Dawn Bowsher William Todd Custer Anna Anderson Ginter Grace Ann Jones Christian Gabriel
Xavier Elijah Boyden Ashton Isabella Darfus Trystan Paul Goodyear Trevion Lorenzo Maurice Melendez Velazquez
Benjamin Charles Boystel Jalen Riley Darfus Julius Anthony Gordon Jones Chase Alexander Miller
Colin Riley Brooke Hayden Richard Darr Zindale Jacob Graf Briana Kellie Jones-Marshall Perrin Michael Miller
12 Benjamin Gabriel JureckiGabriel Armand Milliron Keaton Lewis Phillips Damon Edward Smith Brock Louis Vanhorn
Destiny Aurora Milliser Joseph Allen Poling Joslyn Nicole Smith Shawn David Vincent Jr.
Clayton Lee Mohler Ashley Marie Porter Lydia Michelle Smith Tristan Blake Vizzo RETIREES
Ethan Joshua Montgomery Jordan Micheal Queen Nathaniel James Smith Hayden Nicolas Voris • Ricky Bates
LA Teacher (Thomas Ewing)
Zander Lee Montgomery Joshua Zackariah Queen Blake David Snezik Kaitlyn Renee Waggoner
Rilee Ann Morarity • Sean Benson
Joseph Frederick Ratliff Bryce Aaron Snyder Zachariah Timothy Walker Managing Custodian (Stanbery)
Gage Tyler Morgan Jacob Alan Reed Hunter Shayne Snyder Andrew Lewis Wamack • Linda Blanchard
Madelyn Michael Morris Thomas Lincoln Richardson Gavin David Spaulding Meagan Rae Ward Spanish Teacher
(T. Ewing & G. Sherman)
Ethan Alan Mosley Jr. Trevor James Riggs Chance Lee Speakman Savanna Sky Warren
Ethan Victor Mott • Brenda Bolden
Christian Michael Riley Alex Mars Spires Lilith Alexis Weaver Library Associate (LHS)
Benjamin Caleb Munroe Isaac Edwin Robberts Victoria Rose Spires Brice Eugene Welch • Angela Camarata
Wesley Marvin Music Murray William Robertson Lexi Marie Stafford Jacey Loran Wentz Spcl Ed Educational Assistant
(Gorsuch West)
Carmen Kelly Bonnie Ranae Robinson Bryan James Starner Clayton Ryan West
Myers-Grundtisch • Robert Carpenter
Kaetlynn Renee Robinson Dillon Lee Starner Robert William West PE Tchr & HS Head FB
Janaya Marie Naayers Trevor Lincoln Roby Alison Rosswell Stead Riley Alexis Westbrooks Coach (LHS)
Brian Donald Nameth Sophia Whiley Rockwood Gabrielle Faith Steelman Gannon Richard Westhoven • Terry Cochran
5th Grade Teacher
Megan Renee Napier Tyler Allen Rose Skylar Ryan Stephens Katie Lynn White (Mt. Pleasant)
Olivia Rene Neal Cameron Matthew Brianna Lou Stevens Malcolm Owen White • Randy Holland
Hataya Jolie Neill Roudabush Hannah Michelle Stevens Hannah Terese Wildermuth Science Teacher (LHS)
Lucas Talton Nelson Joshua Aeron Rowles Emma Joelle Stiverson Abigail Renee Wilfing • Sherry Jones
Math Teacher (General Sherman)
Logan Perry Nutt Austin Nicholas Saville Skylar Nicole Stone Bradon Zane Williams
Trevor Michael Oiler • Mark McGee
Tray Marcum Scandalito Austin Edward Stoneburner Madison Paige Williams Technology Infrastructure
Kendal Nicole O’Neal Spencer Reed Scarberry Kenzie Kay Straits Thailan Lashaun Williams Supervisor (District)
Aidan Lee O’Neil Novaleah Claire Schroeder Gentry Mark Stratton Tyler Rain Williamson • Anna Seesholtz
Special Ed Educational
Morgan Elizabeth Orr Mya Lynn Scott Blake Alexander Sykes Darin Roy Willis Assistant (LHS)
Hunter Overstreet Brett Matthew Seimer Tanner Evan Taley Arrianna Danay Wise • Mark Urbine
Cameron Wallace Overton Danial Gregory Sells Brittney Mae Taylor Braidyn Noel Wise Intervention Specialist (LHS)
Johnathan Thomas Luke Elias Seymour Madison Lynn Thimmes Julie Elizabeth Woltz • Michael Vickroy
Social Studies Teacher
Lloyd Packer Madelyn Paige Seymour Olivia Paige Thomas Ariel Mehkayleh Wood (T. Ewing)
Dylan Gilmore Panchal Miranda Lynn Sharer Taylor Marie Thompson William Jay Wood Jr. • Heidi Watts
Grace Kathryn Parrett Kayla Elizabeth Sharp Caleb Le Thornton Jenesa Ann Wright Special Ed Educational Assistant (LHS)
Tyler Isaiah Partlow Joshua Lucas Sheppard Kayla Angel Towns Hailey Leeann Wyse • Beth Wigton
Title I Teacher (Mt. Pleasant)
Preston Leigh Patterson George Kyrie Sherrick Gwyneth Ann Tripp Julianna Eileen Yeager
• Steve Wigton
David Arthur Penix Lauren Mckenzie Sherwood Savannah Renee Tsambasis Brayden Riley Yoder Superintendent
Kaliaunni Jade Persinger Elizabeth Mae Shipley Sierra Rose Tsambasis Bryce Nicholas Young • Rebecca Wiley
Alison Elizabeth Peters Taylor Nevaeh Shook Robert Lee Tschudy Eli Joseph Young 5th Grade Teacher (Medill)
Connor Lee Peters Jordan Isaiah Shuping Heaven Leigh Tufts Masey Elizabeth Young • Sarah Wise
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Daija Sapphire Peters Landon Thomas Simmons Clint Zeke Turner Alison Marie Zaker (General Sherman)
Dylan Frank Peterson Caleigha Marie Sims Jacob Blade Upperman Aynsley Marie Zamarelli • Sue Wooten
Skylar Ted Peterson Kaylee Mae Marie Singer Anthony Mitchell Vamos Jalynn Shay Zarbaugh Special Education Educational
Assistant (General Sherman)
Mckenzie Lynn Petty Cassidy Nicole Smith Hannah Reese Van Arsdale Avery Mikol Zenquis
LANCASTER CITY SCHOOLS
Finishing What We Started –
Construction Update
JUNIOR HIGHS
The 2020-2021 school year marked the beginning and the end of an era. The old Thomas Ewing Junior High was demolished
in April 2020, while the new General Sherman Junior High opened its doors to students on September 1. Construction on the
new General Sherman Junior High began in August 2018 and cost $27,157,529.19 to build. Its structure and interior facilities
mirror that of the new Thomas Ewing Junior High, which opened in January 2020. Both junior high buildings are just the latest
editions to Lancaster’s state-of-the-art education system.
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LANCASTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
345 E. Mulberry St.
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Telephone: 740-687-7300
Facsimile: 740-687-7303
www.lancaster.k12.oh.us
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METHODS FOR NOTIFICATIONS:
• One Call Now – Sends a Phone Call/Text/Email to
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