MORROW, OHIO - Little Miami Intermediate School groundbreaking

MORROW, OHIO - The Little Miami Intermediate School trumpet ensemble stood tall as the notes of America sounded from their instruments - these students knew they were making history.

Staff, students and community members recently celebrated the commencement of construction activities at a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new district wide Intermediate School. 

"Little Miami is in the midst of a radical transformation marked by Excellence with Value," said Superintendent Dan Bennett, who discussed the district's efforts at achieving excellence while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The community celebrated the kick off during the ceremony that included brief speeches from the board of education and administration, a construction update and ceremonial turning of the dirt. A similar event was held in August 2007 for the high school addition and new junior high school.

"From the moment that the bond levy was passed, your support of these new schools came with great responsibility from our team; from day one, we have been committed to delivering Excellence with Value," said Justin Koenes, senior project manager for the Quandel/Dugan & Meyers construction management team.

"The future is bright for Little Miami. These new facilities include capabilities for the latest teaching techniques while incorporating modern technology. These schools have been designed to effectively grow as your community will grow."

The high school addition is scheduled for completion by August 2008, and the new junior high and the new intermediate schools are both scheduled for completion by August 2009. The overall plan, "Excellence with Value," will create additional space to house 5,200 students district-wide with the ability to easily increase capacity to 6,000 students; it provides flexibility for the future by using phased planning.

Photo 1, Shown, left to right: Pat Dubbs, Director of Administrative Services; Shaun Bevan, Treasurer/CFO; Dan Bennett, Superintendent; Kym Dunbar, Board Member; Mary Beth Hamburg, Board President; Bobbie Grice, Board Member; John Stern, Board Member; Mike Cremeans, Board Vice President.

Photo 2 (not shown in order): Little Miami Intermediate School Trumpet Ensemble directed by music teacher Greg Robinson. Students include Emily Grainer, Danielle Johnson, Matthew Steinkirchner, Eddie Helton, Emily Leavengood, Abbey Mckee, Sydney Seymour, Aislyn Scalese and Laurel Faeo.