Lima City Schools Superintendent Andre Rudolph is challenging claims that public schools are failing, pointing to student success and district achievements.
The district is inviting the community to an open house to showcase programs, accomplishments and “Spartan Pride.”
“Satin Strings” played their concert music for residents at Luther Pines Senior Community.
The WRAP program is providing quiet but impactful support to Lima City Schools students and their families by connecting them with critical social services. Leaders say the effort has helped up to 15 families each year and is expanding through the planned Ujima Safe House.
Community leaders and student-athletes visited Trinity United Methodist Church’s Center for Creative Child Care to celebrate Read Across America Week by reading to preschoolers. Organizers say the event reinforces the importance of early literacy and encourages children to develop a lifelong love of books.
Heritage Elementary School students were crowned kings and queens by Lima Senior High School basketball players as part of a medieval-themed National School Breakfast Week celebration. The event, supported by the USDA, highlighted the importance of starting the day with a free, nutritious meal and a welcoming environment.
Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith fielded questions from some of the city’s youngest residents Tuesday during a visit to Freedom Elementary School.
“A place for every student” was the message shared Thursday at the Lima Exchange Club as Lima City Schools Superintendent Andre Rudolph outlined the district’s programs and goals.
A faculty concert was held tonight to give some local teachers the spotlight they deserve.
Athletic Director John Zell said alumni will play a prominent role in the festivities.
“We’re inviting all alumni to attend. We have quite a few activities involving our alumni. We’re going to have an alumni pep band. We’re going to have alumni cheerleaders. We’re also going to have honorary team captains throughout the many decades of Lima Senior basketball,” Zell said.
Black History Month can be a time to share many perspectives, and at the peace and reconciliation center in Lima, a speaker was there to share his story.