One of the best-kept secrets of being a Red Raider student is the opportunity to apply for local scholarships to support higher education after graduation. The London City Schools Foundation annually awards scholarships totaling in excess of $100,000 to London students to support the pursuit of their future dreams. As a matter of fact, in recent years, the... READ MORE >

Due to an anticipated change to the local Madison County Public Health requirements for schools, London Middle School and London High School students will return to daily, on-campus learning beginning on Monday, March 1st. Students currently enrolled in the district’s Raider Remote Program will remain virtual learners. LMS and LHS students will join London... READ MORE >

If we have learned anything about education during the last year, it's that in-person learning matters. Because of the inconsistency of on-campus opportunities that have occurred during the pandemic, London City Schools is proactively planning a comprehensive summer intervention program to help students with learning loss. LCS is currently planning to provide... READ MORE >

Due to issues with the supply of the Pfizer vaccine, the London City School District has rescheduled its vaccination plan for all staff until Friday, February 26th. In order to accommodate the distribution of the COVID19 vaccination to nearly 200 staff members, the district has scheduled this day to be a virtual learning day for all students. Classes will be... READ MORE >

In many ways, the 2020-2021 school year has been one big contingency. Along with the pandemic, London has had to match its learning methods to the restrictions of Madison County Public Health. This has resulted in each school operating in person, in hybrid, and all virtual at different times during this school year. Beginning earlier this month, Mother Nature... READ MORE >

During its monthly regular meeting on February 9th, the London City School District approved a recommendation to move the commencement date for the LHS Class of 2021 from Sunday, May 30th to Friday evening, May 28th. The move is in anticipation of the district holding an on-campus, outdoor graduation for its seniors. The move allows the district to maintain... READ MORE >

London High School has offered a variety of College Credit Plus classes over the past few years as options for students to take on campus. This past year two additional math classes were added, CCP Elementary Stats and CCP Calculus. In the 2021/2022 school year, LHS plans to offer three additional CCP classes, two will be in the Science field, CCP Intro to General... READ MORE >

The London City School District Board of Education will meet for its Organizational and Regular January meetings on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 beginning at 6:00 pm. The Organizational meeting will take place first, followed immediately by the Board's regular monthly meeting. Both meetings will be conducted virtually. A link to view the meeting will be posted here... READ MORE >

The London City Schools Food Service Department is happy to serve our students breakfast and lunch during the days they are attend school. We are also pleased to offer breakfasts and lunches for those who will be at home 3 days a week, as well as those who have chosen online learning 5 days a week. The meal pickup is scheduled for Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30... READ MORE >

When LHS begins the second semester of the 2020/2021 School Year, we will do so in a hybrid model as was completed during the first quarter of the school year. RED cohort students (A-K) will report on Mondays and Thursdays while WHITE cohort students (L-Z) will report on Tuesdays and Fridays. All students will meet virtually on Wednesdays. The second semester will... READ MORE >

District families are encouraged to make educational decisions, which best match their comfort and circumstance for the second semester, which begins January 5, 2021 and ends May 28, 2021. ONLY complete the survey if you are requesting a CHANGE on how your student is currently attending LCS. Option 1: "ON Campus" Learning - This is face to face instruction in the... READ MORE >

The London City School District Board of Education met this morning to discuss the district’s educational learning options for both the immediate and long terms. The Board supported a recommendation from the superintendent to complete the remaining two weeks of the semester in its current virtual format with a commitment to begin the new year in a hybrid... READ MORE >

A Special Board Meeting of the London City School District Board of Education is being called for Friday, December 4, 2020. The meeting will be held virtually and the link will be posted on the district website. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the recent Health Advisory issued by Madison County Public Health.. Public comments may be submitted to Ms.... READ MORE >

As LHS prepares for Virtual Learning from now until the end of the semester, students will follow the schedule above which was emailed to students through their school accounts and to parents through Final Forms. A semester exam schedule, for the week of December 14-18, will be sent to students and parents next week. READ MORE >

Just eleven days ago, London announced in compliance with an order from Madison County Public Health (MCPH), the district would transition to a hybrid learning plan after Thanksgiving. Due to an updated order from MCPH, the district will now transition to virtual learning the first school day after Thanksgiving beginning on Monday, November 30th. The released order... READ MORE >

Two local businesses have partnered to “kick off their shoes” to provide resources to London City Schools free student store. Shoe Sensation and Casey’s Carry Out have partnered to donate 42 pairs of shoes to the Raider Rack for needy students. In addition, Shoe Sensation is providing 10 and 20% off cards to the school to be shared with families. The donation was... READ MORE >

Due to the rise in COVID19 cases across the county, state, and nation, Madison County Health Director, Chris Cook, ordered all schools in Madison County to implement a hybrid learning model beginning after the Thanksgiving holiday. The order extends until at least February 5th. You may read a copy of the health department order here. Accordingly, all London City... READ MORE >

Bowlus Field on the campus of the London City School District will once again play a pivotal role in the OHSAA state football championships. Later this week, London will host not one but two state semifinal games. On Friday evening, Columbus Saint Francis DeSales will take on Kettering Archbishop Alter in a Division III matchup, while on Saturday evening, Saint... READ MORE >

Hello London Families, This is Superintendent Dr. Lou Kramer sending you a special announcement. Our school district is once again partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to bring the Signs of Suicide or SOS program to students in 5th, 8th and 10th grades. SOS is a nationally-known and evidence based suicide prevention program that students, parents and... READ MORE >

The London City School District Board of Education will meet in a Special Session on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30 pm in room 222 of London Elementary School. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss district financial issues. Action may be taken by the Board including the additional approval of routine personnel issues. READ MORE >

Good Evening London Families, This is District Superintendent Dr. Lou Kramer calling with a special announcement. Last week, we announced that beginning on Monday, October 19th all students in grades 6-12, excluding those students in Raider Remote, would return to on campus instruction five days per week. Although returning to regular on campus instruction has... READ MORE >

Dear London Families, Throughout the first six weeks of the school year, we have looked very closely at our teacher availability, Madison County’s Health Advisory Level, as well as student enrollment and attendance trends in order to measure how successful we are in providing safe and effective on campus learning. So far despite reporting four (4) cases of... READ MORE >

The London City School District Board of Education took action during its September 2020 regular meeting to reduce Pay-to Participate fees for district extracurricular activities by 50% for the current school year. Although all extracurricular activities are participating in some fashion this Fall, state and local guidelines have limited opportunities to... READ MORE >

The London City School District continues to offer education opportunities according to plan 2a of the district’s restart plan. This includes options for all day, everyday instruction for students in grades PreK-6, and a hybrid for students in grades 6-12. The district is basing decisions on educational options on teacher availability and the county’s health... READ MORE >

As a result of the extended COVID pandemic, the USDA has now granted an extension of summer meal programs for students. All meals (breakfast & lunch) will be FREE to students, whether in school or learning remotely. This program is in effect until December 31, 2020, or until federal program funds are depleted. LCS encourages families to continue to complete the... READ MORE >

When parents of London students in grades 6-12 attend parent-teacher conferences later this month, they may notice more of a career focus. This is because of a revamped strategy for preparing students for success in colleges and careers. Under the district’s revised career advising policy, students will use newly adopted college and career planning tools to explore... READ MORE >

Believe it or not, Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. Similar to the district’s educational options, parents will have a choice when it comes to attending conferences. Parents may meet with their student’s teacher in person, while adhering to all safety guidelines (including the use of masks and social distancing), or choose instead to schedule... READ MORE >

August 31st was a particularly good day for the London City School District. On this day, the district was informed that it was awarded two grants totally approximately $140,000 to support district programs. The first grant awarded is a School Safety and Security Grant from the Bureau of Workers Compensation in the amount of $40,000. These funds will be used to... READ MORE >

Good Evening London Families - This is District Superintendent Lou Kramer with some very important back to school information. Monday, August 24th, the first day of school, is quickly approaching. A special thank you to all of you who have taken the time to complete surveys, provide feedback, or ask questions as we have prepared for a positive opening to the... READ MORE >

Thanks to a generous donation of reallocated funds, the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office has helped to enhance the security of all London City School District buildings just in time for the start of the new school year. After reviewing safety plans and in consultation with the London Police Department, the Prosecutor's Office and School District worked together... READ MORE >

The London City School District recently received a grant award from the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services for K-12 Prevention Education to provide additional resources to provide support for students to overcome barriers to achieving in the classroom. The grant opportunity was introduced last winter in collaboration... READ MORE >

London City Schools partners with FinalForms to provide an efficient process for student data management and verification. At this time, we ask that all parents and students login to FinalForms to complete and sign all required forms for the upcoming school year. This information is mandatory and used for student enrollment, district communications, and athletic... READ MORE >

As part of the district’s restart plan, London families will continue to have several different educational options in which to choose for the 2020-2021 school year. These options include On-campus, London Unlimited (Grades 6-12), and Raider Remote Learning (Grades K-12) as explained in the chart below. Parents interested in enrolling students in London Unlimited... READ MORE >

Hello London Families, Earlier today, I presented to the Board of Education our district’s restart plan for the coming school year. This plan included important information in regards to the district’s health and safety efforts, educational options for families (i.e. How families can choose their student’s education for the coming year), on-campus educational... READ MORE >

The London City School District Board of Education will meet in regular session on Thursday, July 9th, 2020 at 7:00 am. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the Board will conduct the meeting virtually. A link to the live stream of the meeting will be posted on the Board of Education webpage prior to the meeting. Any individual who would like to address the Board as part... READ MORE >

With recent approval from Madison County Public Health, our district track, tennis courts, and elementary playground are now open for community use. Any individual who wishes to use these facilities may do so provided they are not sick with a fever or any symptom of respiratory illness, practice effective social distancing by maintaining at least 6 feet of distance... READ MORE >

Initial Thoughts on 2020-2021 School Year and Options for Parent InputWork on the reopening of school for the 2020-2021 school year at LCS has been underway for several weeks. While state “guidance” and various opinions of what school might look like during the 2020-2021 school year are many (and change regularly), LCS has established the following assumptions and... READ MORE >

On May 12, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue announced that Ohio was approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). Administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, the P-EBT program provides additional monetary assistance to households with children eligible for free or reduced-price meals, as a result of ordered school... READ MORE >

The London City School District in collaboration with Madison County Public Health has published a plan to open the use of its facilities for the first time since March. The district will begin to open facilities gradually to ensure all health and wellness of our students and coaches.During Phase 1 of the opening, which will last from June 1st - June 14th, district... READ MORE >

The London Athletic Department is excited to announce the hiring of four new head coaches to lead teams during the 2020-2021 school year. Josh Moore will be the Head Girls Soccer Coach, Roy Greenlee will be the new Head Girls Tennis Coach, Cody Sarensen will be the Head Boys Basketball Coach, and Ben Schneider has been selected to lead the Bowling Program. See... READ MORE >

The final pick up date for Raider Rack Lunch Sacks will be Wednesday May 20, 2020. London City Schools has enjoyed providing this service to our students and families during the past 8 weeks in response to the Covid-19 school closure. In our commitment to you, we’d like to provide information for you about food options which may be available to you this summer.... READ MORE >

Students may pick up their belongings and drop off school Chromebooks and school textbooks only during the timeframe in which they are assigned. Upon entering the Student Entrance, students will need to take their temperatures and record those at the entrance prior to entering the building. They may only go to their personal lockers and gather those belongings.... READ MORE >

Consistent with guidance from the Governor and the Ohio Department of Education and with consultation from the Madison County Public Health Department, London City Schools has announced plans to honor graduates in a modified commencement ceremony this year. In light of the state’s ban on gatherings over 10 people, much of the traditional commencement program... READ MORE >

Don't miss out on the 2019-2020 Yearbook. Orders can be made online by following the link on the flyer. A personalized nameplate can be added for only $5 more. Please purchase a yearbook as unique as the school year. READ MORE >

On Friday, April 24th, graduating seniors will be able to pick up the caps and gowns at LHS from 11am-1pm in the high school parking lot. All orders must be paid in full prior to April 24th. Please follow the traffic flow that is in place the day of the event. All passengers must stay in their vehicle as a Jostens' representative or a LCS representative will place... READ MORE >

On Saturday, March 7th, LHS participated in the 2020 Governor's Youth Art Exhibition first round. The contest is broken up into two rounds, the first round has about twelve thousand entries across the state. LHS attends first round judging in Region 13 which had close to one thousand entries present. Twenty three schools were in attendance and 180 pieces were... READ MORE >

ELearning lessons are being provided to continue quality instruction for our students during this unique time. We realize there is a large difference in access to the internet and devices for our families. Our district will apply a great deal of common sense in ultimately requiring a due date for assignments and in assigning grades to this work. eLearning... READ MORE >

In concert with our district values of "We Deal in Hope" and "We before Me," LCS will deliver "Raider Rack Food Sacks" to locations across the district. Deliveries will begin on Monday, March 23rd immediately after the district's spring break. LCS employees will be make deliveries to 13 different locations between 11 am - 12 pm each day. In addition, Grab 'N Go... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon London Families, The purpose of this message is to give you an update on specifics about our district operations and aspects like teaching and learning. These details are important but not as important as keeping our students, families, and communities healthy and safe. I wish nothing but the best for all of us as we work through this crisis... READ MORE >

Good Evening London Families, It is likely you are already well aware that earlier today Governor Dewine ordered all on campus instruction for Ohio’s schools cancelled until Monday April 6th, 2020. Earlier in the week, the Governor asked schools to prepare to transition to online instruction. ELearning Days are actually already a part of the district’s approved... READ MORE >

The London High School Production of Mary Poppins scheduled to open tonight and play through Saturday, March 14th, 2020 has been moved from an open community production to a family only production. Only those family members of the cast and crew will be able to attend. This decision was made with the consultation of Madison County Public Health and is in accordance... READ MORE >

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 Dear London Families, This letter is the second in the series of letters intended to inform London families regarding the district’s response to COVID19, the disease associated with the Coronavirus. The district remains in regular contact with the Madison County Public Health and is constantly reviewing guidance from the Ohio... READ MORE >

Public Information ReleaseCoronavirus Update for Madison CountyMarch 10, 2020Madison County Public Health (MCPH) is working on Coronavirus (COVID19) response every single day.You should monitor state and local news but rely on MCPH for reliable information on COVID19 right here in Madison County. Information and guidance for COVID19 changes daily. MCPH provides... READ MORE >

District artists, musicians, and this year, scientists, will showcase their talents as part of the District’s Annual Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, April 6th. London will host a variety of events including musical performances and interactive activities hosted by the FFA beginning at noon and lasting until 4 pm. A new addition to the festival this year will be a... READ MORE >

A great deal of research, discussion, and planning for a possible transition to a block schedule for London High School has taken place over the last few months. This initiative was based on an effort to broaden student opportunities as well as to provide increased flexibility in scheduling for students. A block schedule means instead of students taking 6-8 courses... READ MORE >

London High School Theatre Department proudly presents … READ MORE >

Meet the characters of London High School's upcoming production of Mary Poppins with Sweeps & Sweets. READ MORE >

London High School Junior Madison Myers aspires to be a Marine Biologist. This summer, she will have the chance of a lifetime to explore that dream. Madison was recently selected as London’s first Jason Argonaut, a designation which means she will travel to Belize this summer with students from around the country to study sharks and rays. Dr. Kramer and District... READ MORE >

Ohio’s most recent change in graduation requirements has allowed LCS the opportunity to reflect on its current graduation requirements and recommend a few minor changes. District administrators and staff have been discussing the changes since the beginning of the year. London requires its graduates to earn 22 credits, two credits above the state minimum, in order... READ MORE >

After identifying a need to provide students with a more systematic way of exploring attitudes and career interests, London is currently revamping its Career Advising Policy and future practices. Currently, the district provides students a wide array of opportunities to explore college and career choices. However, not all of these practices are systematic. In... READ MORE >

February 7, 2020, the 3rd Annual Kurt Lattimer (Class of 2008) Aspiring Artist Reception took place. This scholarship is open to any Madison County senior and is focused around future goals and dreams. Three schools participated this year with approximately twenty entries. LHS had nine seniors participate this year, they are: Aubrey ClineCiara Cooney Amelia... READ MORE >

Madison County Prevention will be presenting Hidden in Plain Sight! Hidden in Plain Sight is an interactive drug educational program for parents. Many parents say they do not know what indicators may indicate drug use. A mock teenage bedroom will display some everyday items that can actually be indicators of drug use or risky behavior. They will leave... READ MORE >

London lost a stalwart supporter and one of its own recently as Coach Bill Birmele lost his long battle with cancer. Coach Birm held many positions at London City Schools including Freshman Football Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach, and most recently as the district’s first Head Bowling Coach. Bill cared deeply for London and for the athletes he coached and only... READ MORE >

Students in the STEM Biomed and Robotics classes had the opportunity to listen to Mr. Aaron Westbrook. Aaron Westbrook used his own story to launch Form5 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Form5's mission is to provide eco-friendly prosthetics for the poor, distressed or underprivileged with congenital and other limb differences by using 3D printing and... READ MORE >

School counselors Betsy Dennis and Katie Miller presented information on College Credit Plus for students and parents interested in taking college courses while still in high school. The presentation can be found here or for more information please contact the High School Counselor's office. READ MORE >

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We’re thrilled to announce London City Schools’ new app! It’s everything London City, in yourpocket. With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteriamenus, news updates, and even emergency notifications.Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/38Zz8Jm oriPhone: https://apple.co/2s7cz4I. READ MORE >

The London City School Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 15th to hold its annual organizational meeting and the Board’s regular monthly meeting. At the onset of the meeting, Mr. Curtis Brooks and Mr. Stahl were sworn in to begin their terms on the Board. Mr. Stahl won reelection in November. Mr. Brooks was appointed to the Board for a two year term in,... READ MORE >

Students in the Video Broadcast and Computer Science courses enjoyed a guest speaker today. Mr. Mark Quisenberry, who is the Athletic Video Production Assistant at The Ohio State University, spoke to the students on career opportunities in video production. Mr. Quisenberry oversees video board operations in 10 athletic facilities at The Ohio State University.... READ MORE >

During the Fall, the London City School District and Madison County Public Health partnered to expand nursing services in the district in order to better support the health needs of district students. Elizabeth Kennell was recently onboarded and will work primarily in the elementary school. Elizabeth’s addition to the district means LCS can provide a registered... READ MORE >

If you are a parent to a student who is interested in taking a College Credit Plus course during the 2020-2021 school year, there will be a CCP Information Night meeting on Monday, January 27, 2020 in the LHS Maker Space/Media Center. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last about an hour. Parents must attend the CCP night for their student to be able to take... READ MORE >

The London City School District is pleased to announce the return of Mr. Curtis Brooks as a member of the Board of Education. Mr. Brooks previously served on the Board of Education for 10 years (2006-2015) and currently serves as the district’s representative to the Tolles Career and Technical Center Board of Education. The Board of Education interviewed eight,... READ MORE >