Author Archives: BJokinen

Zoom with the Superintendent

Posted on 21 September, 2020 by BJokinen

The Lima City Schools will hold another community Zoom session with Superintendent Jill Ackerman from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. The session will be very similar to the one the district did in late July. The public is … Continue reading →

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DECA welcomes new members, installs officers

Posted on 11 September, 2020 by BJokinen

Lima Senior High School’s DECA program will induct new members and install this year’s officers at its annual breakfast Friday, Sept. 11. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Old Barn Out Back, 3175 W. Elm St. Lima … Continue reading →

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Spartan Football Week 3

Posted on 9 September, 2020 by BJokinen

Coach Townsend is joined this week by senior Offensive Lineman Kevin Binkley. They talk here about this week’s matchup with Fremont Ross and Kevin makes a bold prediction about the rest of the season!

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Spartan Football Week 2

Posted on 2 September, 2020 by BJokinen

Coach Townsend is looking forward to the Spartans’ first home game of the season. He talks here about getting ready for Oregon Clay and playing in front of the home crowd.

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Spartan Football Week 1

Posted on 26 August, 2020 by BJokinen

The Alphonso “Biggie” Townsend era begins Friday. We talk to our new coach here about his team, Friday’s game and his dream come true of leading the Spartans.

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Online lunch pick-up schedule

Posted on 24 August, 2020 by BJokinen

A few changes to online lunch pick-up starting this Wednesday. Freedom, Independence: 9 to 10 a.m. Unity: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Heritage: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. North: 2 to 3 p.m. LSH: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Pick up for any … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for spectators at fall athletics

Posted on 19 August, 2020 by BJokinen

Below is a letter from Superintendent Jill Ackerman regarding spectators at fall athletic contests. More specific ticket and spectator information will be coming home today with all fall athletes, cheerleaders and marching band members.   Dear Parents and Spartan Supporters, … Continue reading →

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Q&A on Reopening School

Posted on 30 July, 2020 by BJokinen

Q: Are we still starting school Aug. 12? A: Yes. As of today. We have been advised by the Allen County Health Department and Infectious Disease Dr. Wilfred Ellis that we should get students in school as soon as possible.  … Continue reading →

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Statement from Allen County schools on re-opening

Posted on 13 July, 2020 by BJokinen

ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS COMMON REOPENING AGREEMENT Preface: All Ohio schools closed for the remainder of the school year in mid-March, by order of the Governor and Director of the Ohio Department of Health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This … Continue reading →

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In-person school to begin Aug. 12

Posted on 13 July, 2020 by BJokinen

We have been working for several weeks to put together our reopening plan for the 20-21 school year. We know it has been difficult for our families to wait on this information and we thank you for your patience. Below … Continue reading →

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