Author Archives: BJokinen

Zoom With Superintendent to focus on COVID-19 vaccine

Posted on 21 January, 2021 by BJokinen

The Lima City Schools will hold another community Zoom session with Superintendent Jill Ackerman from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 26. She will be joined by infectious disease doctor and Allen County Public Health Board Member Dr. Wilfred Ellis. … Continue reading →

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Winter Sports Guidelines

Posted on 2 December, 2020 by BJokinen

LIMA CITY SCHOOLS ATHLETIC GUIDELINES (WINTER SPORTS 2020)   TICKETS WILL BE LIMITED TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF ATHLETES ONLY. NO COACH OR STAFF TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED.   SPECTATORS WILL WEAR FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Toiletry Collection a success

Posted on 18 November, 2020 by BJokinen

Thank you to all those who helped to make our Holiday Toiletry Collection a success this year. We were able to give every fifth and sixth grade student a bag of supplies before winter break. Schools housing seventh and eighth-grade … Continue reading →

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Breakfast program recognized

Posted on 21 October, 2020 by BJokinen

The Ohio School Breakfast Challenge has named eight school buildings in the Lima City Schools 2019-20 Breakfast Challenge All-Stars. Lima City Schools started its Breakfast in the Classroom program in 2003. All students in the district receive free breakfast and … Continue reading →

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LSH unveils Spartan Farm, Ag Program

Posted on 20 October, 2020 by BJokinen

   Lima Senior High School recently unveiled its new Agricultural Education Program and Spartan Farm. Supporters, school officials and FFA students attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the farm, located off of East Chapman Road. The farm is on 30 acres … 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 Wednesday, Oct. 21. Independence: 9 to 10 a.m. Unity: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. North: 2 to 3 p.m. LSH: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. There will be no meal pick-ups Oct. 28 and … Continue reading →

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