ghsknightsfan
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both schools have gotten smaller and basketball has become king at both (and running is big at cedarville)Speaking of Cedarville, that's a program that has not been what it once was, Southeastern as well.
both schools have gotten smaller and basketball has become king at both (and running is big at cedarville)Speaking of Cedarville, that's a program that has not been what it once was, Southeastern as well.
They lost their coach there too.both schools have gotten smaller and basketball has become king at both (and running is big at cedarville)
I’ve said that before. Covington, Bradford and Newton could merge into a Miami West school district that would be probably d4.Too many Highschools in Ohio. Most D7 schools should be absorbed by larger neighboring districts.
In due time the state will say enough is enough as numbers drop.I’ve said that before. Covington, Bradford and Newton could merge into a Miami West school district that would be probably d4.
The problem is the communities would never allow that.
Ive said it many times but at minimum, Bradford and Covington need to be combinedI’ve said that before. Covington, Bradford and Newton could merge into a Miami West school district that would be probably d4.
The problem is the communities would never allow that.
This almost happened but too many crochety people in those communities who fought it because "that's not what I experienced" and yet are the same ones who let places like these languish with century old derelict buildings and complain about property taxes trying to get new ones. While I hate taxes, too, until you can get past that culture you're going to be stuck with too many districts.I’ve said that before. Covington, Bradford and Newton could merge into a Miami West school district that would be probably d4.
The problem is the communities would never allow that.
There is a valid point to consolidation and the parents that have kids in schools that are smaller need to make their voices heard. I know that when Northmont was created, there was a huge backlash from the people in Phillipsburg and there was always a gap in culture between the more city-type kids from northern Dayton ( which is now Clayton) and the Pburg kids. Some just went to Brookville or Milton. I don’t like schools that are the size of Northmont, Centerville, etc. I do think a school to serve Covington, Bradford, and P Hill would be warranted. Milton is a nice sized school as is Miami East and Bethel. You start getting classes in the 20-40 kid range and the overhead doesn’t justify that. Miami County could have Miami East/West, Troy, Tipp, Piqua, Bethel and MU. 7 districts is plenty. Look at Preble County. Tri County and Twin Valley could merge, National Trail is a good sized school as is Shawnee and Eaton. But it still doesnt have 9 districts like Miami County. Darke has 7! Way too many.This almost happened but too many crochety people in those communities who fought it because "that's not what I experienced" and yet are the same ones who let places like these languish with century old derelict buildings and complain about property taxes trying to get new ones. While I hate taxes, too, until you can get past that culture you're going to be stuck with too many districts.
If you read the historical record, places that are the results of consolidations - especially in that area (like Miami East, Vandalia-Butler, Troy, and Northridge) that occurred many years ago basically told the residents "this is what we are doing" and did it while bearing the repercussions. However, there were many other societal changes that happened which lent teeth to these mergers such as the Progressive Era and that whole "maybe our children shouldn't be working in mines" thing. So short of that happening (Again, see culture and complaints), this is always an uphill massive battle.
But to the above point, there are way too many. Ohio as a whole should adopt more county-level aspects including schools, safety services, infrastructure, etc. but as the good home rule state we are, good luck with such a shift. If more populous states can do this, Ohio certainly can.
Covington is a D-6 school about the same size as most MAC schools, no need to consolidate, New Bremen was in the same boat several years ago, it's up to the community to rally around the program (community support) like New Bremen did.There is a valid point to consolidation and the parents that have kids in schools that are smaller need to make their voices heard. I know that when Northmont was created, there was a huge backlash from the people in Phillipsburg and there was always a gap in culture between the more city-type kids from northern Dayton ( which is now Clayton) and the Pburg kids. Some just went to Brookville or Milton. I don’t like schools that are the size of Northmont, Centerville, etc. I do think a school to serve Covington, Bradford, and P Hill would be warranted. Milton is a nice sized school as is Miami East and Bethel. You start getting classes in the 20-40 kid range and the overhead doesn’t justify that. Miami County could have Miami East/West, Troy, Tipp, Piqua, Bethel and MU. 7 districts is plenty. Look at Preble County. Tri County and Twin Valley could merge, National Trail is a good sized school as is Shawnee and Eaton. But it still doesnt have 9 districts like Miami County. Darke has 7! Way too many.
Then there are people like you that feel they know what content in threads should be. You don’t like it, don’t read it. It kinda eliminates the need for this site, right?These debates are always comical to me. People always seem to know what’s best for other schools and what they should do differently, but their own schools are fine![]()
I respect that viewpoint. MAC schools are much different than TRC schools and communities. New Bremen is a different animal all together.Covington is a D-6 school about the same size as most MAC schools, no need to consolidate, New Bremen was in the same boat several years ago, it's up to the community to rally around the program (community support) like New Bremen did.
May be comical to you, and I am glad you get a good laugh, but this is a forum for people to discuss ideas, however since I believe in free speech patronize all you want.These debates are always comical to me. People always seem to know what’s best for other schools and what they should do differently, but their own schools are fine![]()
There is no way they play MU next week.Hope they don't have to cancel no more games,
Why would I not read it? I love good comedy.Then there are people like you that feel they know what content in threads should be. You don’t like it, don’t read it. It kinda eliminates the need for this site, right?
If people looked at academic results instead of athletic results, the conclusion would be that we need to break up the larger schools into smaller districts.These debates are always comical to me. People always seem to know what’s best for other schools and what they should do differently, but their own schools are fine![]()
Your arrogance is what’s comical.Why would I not read it? I love good comedy.
Lockland had 16 last weekI went to a small school as well, we only had 40 for varsity my senior year. There are schools playing with only 20 this year.
You beat me to it - Yes, NB is a totally different animal due to the fact of the money in that community. Crown rules that town.I respect that viewpoint. MAC schools are much different than TRC schools and communities. New Bremen is a different animal all together.
There are some extremely small rosters out there.Lockland had 16 last week
My son in law played at Lockland and said they always had a small roster. Hats off to them.Lockland had 16 last week
You both beat me to it. On its surface, NB looked like the most financially well-off of the MAC communities I've visited (NB, Minster, Coldwater, New Knoxville, Maria Stein, St. Henry, and Ft. Recovery - haven't seen Anna, Versailles, Rockford, or Delphos). Minster looked good as well, and none of the towns I saw resembled the rundown towns like you might see in the old industrial and mining areas of eastern OH, but NB seemed to have all the banks in addition to Crown's operation. NB also had a high volume of hustle and bustle for such a small population.You beat me to it - Yes, NB is a totally different animal due to the fact of the money in that community. Crown rules that town.
Excellent addition and points. Northmont is almost too big for sure.There is a valid point to consolidation and the parents that have kids in schools that are smaller need to make their voices heard. I know that when Northmont was created, there was a huge backlash from the people in Phillipsburg and there was always a gap in culture between the more city-type kids from northern Dayton ( which is now Clayton) and the Pburg kids. Some just went to Brookville or Milton. I don’t like schools that are the size of Northmont, Centerville, etc. I do think a school to serve Covington, Bradford, and P Hill would be warranted. Milton is a nice sized school as is Miami East and Bethel. You start getting classes in the 20-40 kid range and the overhead doesn’t justify that. Miami County could have Miami East/West, Troy, Tipp, Piqua, Bethel and MU. 7 districts is plenty. Look at Preble County. Tri County and Twin Valley could merge, National Trail is a good sized school as is Shawnee and Eaton. But it still doesnt have 9 districts like Miami County. Darke has 7! Way too many.
Do they have enough kids? Soccer is pretty popular there.Covington doesn’t need Bradford but i think Bradford needs Covington badly. Newton is fine but they should have a football team.
Should be up to the various school districts to make that call.Too many Highschools in Ohio. Most D7 schools should be absorbed by larger neighboring districts.