Blog Entries - 2018
Patriot Pen Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to the Taylor Middle School 2018 Patriot Pen essay contest winners!
1st Place: Emma Mondray
2nd Place: Bella Mastruserio
3rd Place: Chris Cowans
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Taylor High School has once again been named to 9th Annual AP Honor Roll. Three Rivers Local School District is one of only 373 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored with this distinction. To be included on the 9th Annual
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdate - Strategic Plan
We want to thank everyone who participated in the Strategic Planning Survey and/or the Focus Groups. To date, we have held over ten focus groups that included input from students, parents, staff, community members, business leaders, and key
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCaught Ya...
At Three Rivers, character education is taught from preschool through twelfth grade. It may look different based on the age level, but the importance is not lost from school to school. In January, Three Rivers Elementary and Taylor Middle School will
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCollege Signing
Congratulations to Hannah Korte who recently signed with Cleveland State for Cross Country!
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Congratulations to Taylor High School's Students of the Month.
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Congratulations to the 2018 VFW Speech Competition Winners!
1st Place: Megan Mahon
2nd Place: Reagan McDonald
3rd Place: Ben Wessel
(Pictured left to right: Ben, Reagan, Megan)
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DRUG/ALCOHOL/TOBACCO GRANT
Senior students in the Teaching Professions Academy (TPA) have been working with middle school students to educate them on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and abuse. Mrs. Nancy Flickinger, the Teaching Professions instructor, wrote a grant through
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPvt. Gleckler, Welcome Home
Serving our Country is one of the most respected things a high school graduate can decide to do. The dedication has little, if any, comparisons and the physical and mental toll can be excruciating. For Taylor High School graduate, Kate Gleckler, it was worth
Blog Entry Synopsis EndThree Rivers Elementary Art Teacher
Three Rivers Elementary Art Teacher, Kelly Burichin, is being featured in a Washington DC exhibition. GALLERY AT THE WHARF FEATURES LOCAL ARTISTS Washington, DC, November 2018 —Martha Spak Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition featuring
Blog Entry Synopsis EndUnderstanding Each Child, Our Future: An introduction to our upcoming series
12/4/2018 Each Child, Our Future is Ohio’s five-year strategic plan to ensure each student enjoys a bright future thanks to an excellent preK-12 education experience. More than 150 Ohio-based partners helped develop Each Child, Our
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Congratulations to the following Taylor High School students who completed Youth at the Booth during the November election. Emma Wilson Maxwell Fries Megan Tice Caitlin Lanham Marissa Brock Olivia Wolfe Morgan Childs Kylie Luttrell Hayden
Blog Entry Synopsis End#DYK: Our School is Now Tobacco-Free
Students lead education on tobacco policy Post By hollisbass Nov 15, 2018 Last spring, Taylor High School students successfully advocated for the Three Rivers School Board to make the district 100% tobacco-free. Now
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCollege Signing
Congratulations to Taylor High School Senior, Luke Hannum who has signed with Winthrop College and received a scholarship to play baseball!
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTaylor High School Student Awarded Completion of the Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Cleves, October 2018 – Many people recognize October 31st as Halloween or the last day of October, but for Taylor High School Senior, Hayden Lang, he will remember it as the day he received his official Award for the Completion of the Congress of Future
Blog Entry Synopsis EndThe Giving Tree
Dear Parents, Once again PTO is proud to sponsor the “Giving Tree” for our holiday project. This is an organization started many years ago that provides gifts to needy children in the Three Rivers area. If your family would like to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCongratulations Mrs. Rudisell
Congratulations to Taylor High School Teacher, Caitlin Rudisell for being named Outstanding Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Rudisell was nominated by her colleague, Dan Perlman. This annual OCSS award is given to exceptional social
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTHS Ohio All-State Choir
Allie Huston, Emily Brettschneider, and Anna Bracken have been selected to represent Taylor High School as members of the Ohio All-State Choir at Ohio Music Educators convention in February. They were selected through a very rigorous audition process and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndThank you, Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus graciously honored the Three Rivers Special Education Department and the Margaret B Rost school with two very generous donations!
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTHS Band Earns Best Percussion
The Taylor Marching Band competed at LaSalle High School on Saturday (Oct. 6th) in Class AA for the first time. The band placed 3rd in their class and earned Best Percussion!
Canned Food Drive
Bring your canned goods to Trunk or Treat.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAcclaim Foundation
Looking to get involved? The Acclaim Foundation supports all of our fine arts in the Three Rivers District. We will provide numerous opportunities for students to be involved, information on art shows, performances and fundraisers
Blog Entry Synopsis EndThree Rivers Giving Tree
The Three Rivers Community Giving Tree is ready to kick off their 2018 holiday season. Volunteers are welcome. Email us at GivingTree3RivCom@yahoo.com.Tax-deductible monetary donations may be sent to: TRCGT, 514 Aston View Lane, Cleves, OH
Blog Entry Synopsis EndProposed Joint Community Building
During the September 25, 2018, Three Rivers Board of Education meeting, the Three Rivers Board of Education and the Miami Township Trustees are scheduled to meet at the Three Rivers Educational Campus (elementary cafetorium) to continue the conversation about
Blog Entry Synopsis EndStrategic Planning Survey
As we continue to engage in the Strategic Planning Process, we are now in the survey phase to receive purposeful feedback from parents, community members, staff, and students of Three Rivers Local School District. The Strategic Plan is
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFish with a Cop
Dear Three Rivers Parents, I am one of the two SROs (School Resource Officers) at Three Rivers Local School District. I would like to invite you and your child(ren) to join the Cleves Police Department, Miami Township Fire Department and the Three Rivers
Blog Entry Synopsis EndInnovation through Exploration
10 TMS Students Visit Mt. Everest and Survive to Tell About It! Maybe that is not entirely true. However, ten 6th grade Taylor Middle School students did get the opportunity to explore Mt. Everest using the new Google Expeditions Goggles. The program allows
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFall Craft Show
The Three Rivers Acclaim Foundation for the Fine Arts Presents:
FALL CRAFT SHOW
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAn Innovative Start to the School Year in Taylor Middle School
Cleves, September 2018 – This year, Taylor Middle School kicked off the school year in a unique way. As Three Rivers Local School District welcomed students back for the 2018-2019 school year, Principal Holly Simms wanted the focus to be on positive
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTaylor Middle School Builder’s Club Receives Distinguished Recognition
Cleves, September 2018 – Taylor Middle School is very innovative with ideas for student clubs. Students are given opportunities to join clubs that focus on a wide-variety of skills and interests including fishing, chess, volunteering, math, and much
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBooks on the Bus
At the Three Rivers School District in suburban Cincinnati, 75% of students depend on the school bus each day for a ride to and from school. Now, with the help of Cincinnati’s Kiwanis Clubs, the District’s buses have been transformed to serve
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Strategic Planning
Three Rivers Local School District has started strategic planning to expand on its core values and identify purposeful goals, and we invite you to continue on this journey with us! When discussing the importance of the strategic planning, Superintendent of
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A Taylor High School Senior Restores a Building for Wrestling Team Cleves, May 2018 – The Eagle Scout Service Project is an opportunity for a scout to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of his community. In
Blog Entry Synopsis EndStudents Return from Florida
13 students, 2 chaperones, and teacher, Beth Jackson, returned from the Florida Keys in June after almost a week of fun and adventure. The annual trip takes 7th graders to the Florida Keys to see, and experience, what they have learned in the classroom
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFree and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch
The Three Rivers Local School District announced its 2018-2019 school year policy for Free and Reduced breakfast and lunch for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKnow! To Arm Them with Education, Motivation, Expectations and the X-Plan
(Ohio Department of Education News Article) Young people who begin drinking before the age of 15 are six times more likely to develop alcoholism or have problems with alcohol later in life, compared to those who wait until turning 21. Communication is key
Blog Entry Synopsis EndYou Be the Chemist National Competition
Cleves, June 2018 – The Chemical Foundation announced the forty-two middle school students from around the Country who would be competing in the National 2018 You Be the Chemist® Challenge in Washington, D.C. The non-profit organization is dedicated
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTHS Welcomes Assistant Principal
Gretchen Bloomstrom comes to Three Rivers Local School District with 9 years of educational experience. A graduate of The Ohio State University (B.A. English and M. Ed. English Education) and Xavier University (Educational Administration, Principalship), Ms.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTake on the World
Taylor is partnering with Cincinnati State to bring this opportunity to their graduates, students, and the community. Cincinnati State has a number of options to begin the journey into the exciting field of Aviation Technology. These include degrees and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndVillage of Addyston Employment Opportunity
Village of Addyston 235 Main Street PO Box 536 Addyston Ohio 45001-0536 513-941-1313 www.addystonohio.org Employment Opportunity June 11, 2018 The Village of Addyston is seeking to hire a part-time Administrative Secretary/Clerk of Courts. This job
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDestination Imagination Scores High at Globals
The 5th-grade Destination Imagination team competed at global finals this year. Their consistent scores in all of the categories helped them finish in 16th place! This is one of our best Three Rivers finishes with teams from around the globe! Team
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLocal Artist Visits Taylor High School
May 2018 - The end of the school year was approaching, but the art students at Taylor High School were not near ready to put on the breaks. Exams had ended, so Teacher Allison Heisel took advantage of an opportunity to enrich her students. Linnea Head, a
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNEW START TIMES APPROVED FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF AT THREE RIVERS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
After five months, six board meetings, three parent/community forums, and much discussion, on May 15, 2018, the Three Rivers Board of Education approved (with a 3-2 vote) the changing of the start times to pave the way for common planning time. These changes
Blog Entry Synopsis End2018 Business Honor Roll
The Three Rivers Board of Education recently recognized five local businesses for their strong support of the District.These businesses/organizations were honored as part of the Ohio School Boards Association’s (OSBA) 2018 Business Honor Roll program.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndEducator of the Year
May 2018 – The Hamilton County Education Foundation (HCEF) presented the 12th Celebrate Excellence event before an audience of over 250 educators, friends, and family on Friday, May 11, at the Sharonville Convention Center. This annual event honors the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBus Driver Donates Time for Kids in Haiti
Cleves, May 2018 – You often hear of people in education going the distance to do what is best for kids. A Three Rivers Local School District bus driver is taking that saying literally to provide a bus for students in Haiti, who otherwise might not have
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCoach John Young Recognized by Three Rivers
Three Rivers was very excited and honored on May 8, 2018, to have the privilege to recognize a gentleman that has positively impacted hundreds of student-athletes. Coach John Young is a Taylor Grad who played four years of Yellow jacket football and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndGood News for 8th Grade Students
After Taylor Middle School’s planned trip to Washington, D.C. at the end of May was challenged by the recent shut down of a tour company, the building principal immediately began investigating options to ensure the eighth grade students would still be
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTaylor High School Recognized by Great! SCHOOLS.
Principal, Ceair Baggett, was recently contacted by Great! SCHOOLS to let him know that Taylor High School won a College Success Award from GreatSchools.org. The College Success Award is the first of its kind to recognize public high schools that
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Auditor of the State Award Recipient
April 2018 Cleves, OH. - A recent financial audit of Three Rivers Local School District by the Auditor of the State’s Office has returned a clean audit report. Alice Gundler, District Treasurer, was recently contacted and made aware
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTMS Student Participates in Capture the Flag
On April 12, 2018, Taylor Middle School Student, Lee Garber-Ford participated in a computer-based Capture the Flag event, sponsored by NKU. The event started with the NKU Cyber Defense Team made up of a group of students who are passionate about
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDance Teams Receive Top Scores
Congratulations to the Three Rivers Dance Team! They competed at the Showcase of America National Competition on April 7th and 8th and were AMAZING! Results:Primary - 5th place for their Pom routineElementary - 3rd place for Hip Hop and 4th place in
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWestern Hills Community Service Club Names Student of the Year
Cleves, March 2018 – In January of this year, Emily Good was named The Western Hills Community Service Club’s Student of the Month for her academic achievement, leadership capabilities, and her display of character. Once students receive this
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPROUD PRODUCTS OF OHIO PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAMPAIGN
More than 50 years ago, a young, talented girl left the halls of “Old Taylor” and went east about 15 miles to the University of Cincinnati and joined a brand new department at the Conservatory of Music. The musical theater department at the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPROUD PRODUCTS OF OHIO PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAMPAIGN
Jim Hughes graduated Taylor High School in 1963. He played on the State Championship Baseball team and was inducted into the 2018 Hall of Fame. My dad, Jim Hughes, enlisted in the US Air Force 1963-1967 (Vietnam 1964-65). He joined the Miami
Blog Entry Synopsis EndProud Products of Ohio Public Schools Campaign
My son, Brenden Seibert, graduated in 2017 from Taylor High School. Following his graduation, he was accepted to the University of Kentucky with a 4-year scholarship through the Army ROTC. He recently completed the pre-nursing program and was accepted into
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMathCounts Team Makes School History
The Taylor Middle School MATHCOUNTS Team made school history on Saturday, March 10, 2018, as they competed for the first time at the State Finals held at Columbus State College. The team placed 10th out of 31 of the top teams from all over the State.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRelay for Life
Join us for a night of celebration, remembrance and fighting back. The Relay For Life event raises money and awareness for the American Cancer Society and will be held on April 21st, 6 pm, on the Taylor Track and Field. This community fundraiser is
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTaylor High School Wrestling Coach Named CHL Coach of the Year
Cleves, February 2018 – Taylor High School Wrestling ended their 2017-2018 season in second place overall in the CHL. This record falls on the leadership and passion that Coach Ryan Williams has for improving his student-athletes. Coach Williams has
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTaylor High School Bowling Coach Named CHL Coach of the Year
Cleves, February 2018 – Taylor High School has had an impressive year with academics and athletics, continuing to provide exceptional opportunities for the students of Three Rivers Local School District. Most recently, Taylor High School Bowling Coach,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndThree Rivers Dance Team
During the weekend of February 3, 2018, the Three Rivers Dance Teams (elementary-high school) competed at the East Central Dance Invitational. The elementary team received ratings of 1st place in pom and 1st place in hip-hop.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndScholastic Art Awards
Congratulations to the talented Taylor HS artists! This year, Taylor High School had an unbelievable year for Scholastics; FORTY students won awards. Lucy Osborne won the top Gold Key Portfolio award. All Gold Key winners will
Blog Entry Synopsis EndJohn E. Pepper Volunteer of the Year Award
Congratulations to TRES/TMS PTO President, Beth Reupert, for being named Cincinnatus Association's Volunteer of the Year. This award memorializes the outstanding volunteer service and leadership to education of John E. Pepper, former Chairman of Procter
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSummer Camps - Great Oaks
What better time than when it’s cold and snowy than to think about summer!Great Oaks will again be offering summer camps for students who are currently in 8th and 9th grades. We are very excited to offer twenty-one camps spread over three separate
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBook Drive
Destination Imagination Service Project - Book Drive
January 22-26
Donate gently used books to help children in our community. Please turn in your book donation to your teacher this week!
The winning grade level will receive an extra recess outside!
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWestern Hills Community Service Club Recognizes a Taylor High School Senior
Cleves, January 11, 2018 – The Western Hills Community Service Club is an all-volunteer, non-profit service organization that supports the community through leadership, partnerships, and charities. The Club holds monthly meetings, focusing primarily on
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCold Weather Delay: Drop Off
NEW DROP OFF OPTION FOR COLD WEATHER DELAYS: Parents/Guardians,We want to thank you for your patience during last week’s two-hour delays. The decision to change normal school hours is never easy and is certainly
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