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Dear Xenia Community Schools Families,
This has been a good week for Xenia students! We kicked off the week at our annual Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, hosted our second annual Report Card Fair at Warner Middle School, and premiered the fall play at Xenia High School last night!
This week, we are also kicking off our second annual speech competition for the district, which is the focus of this week's Superintendent Minute:
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And, of course, you can also read more about all of these programs and events below in this week's email!
Finally, like all of you, I am incredibly excited to support our student-athletes coming off an UNDEFEATED football season as they head into tonight's playoff game at Doug Adams Stadium.
Of course, I am proud of these students' focus and drive on the football field. However, I am even prouder about their success in the classroom! The team's combined Team GPA is a solid 3.51, and I know that this has been a consistent focus throughout the school year for players and coaches. Well done, all!
As far as tonight's game, there are also plenty of details and reminders included in this week's email, so be sure to read through to the end.
I hope to see you at that game — and GO BUCS!
| | Dr. Gabriel Lofton, Superintendent | | HIGHLIGHTS FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT | | |
This week, the district hosted its annual Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday at Xenia High School. THANK YOU to all of the PTOs, local businesses, families, board members, school departments, and others who made the event a success.
VIEW a gallery of photos on our Facebook page.
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LAST CALL! REQUEST FORMS DUE TODAY
On Friday, November 11, all K-5 students may bring a military person in their family to lunch with them!
All guests must be invited by a student, and the request form must be submitted to the cafeteria by Friday, October 28 to ensure that our Cafeteria teams are able to prepare for guests. Reservation forms were sent home with students, and are available in the main office of your student's building.
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THREE SHOWS TO GO FOR THE XHS FALL PLAY ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Tickets are still available for the XHS Fall Play, It Came From the Student Lounge! Shows remaining:
- Friday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 29 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Just in time for the spooky season, this play is a spoof of the enormously-popular teenage terror film cycle, with all of the improbable, frantic, and intentionally ludicrous plot twists. Suitable for a general audience, families with younger members who don't mind a little fright will definitely enjoy the show.
Tickets are $13/adults, $10/students & children
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
PHOTO COURTESY WILD RIVERS PHOTOGRAPHY
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2022-2023 SPEECH COMPETITION NOW OPEN
Xenia Community Schools is now accepting submissions for the 2022-2023 Speech Festival! For this annual competition, individual K-12 students are invited to compose a speech of two to three minutes.
Each student will record and submit their speech virtually, and the top three speeches from each category will be invited to deliver their speech in person with a panel of judges who will select the winners!
The 2022-2023 topic is Kindness, Empathy, and Compassion. K-2 students can read their favorite poem about kindness. Students who are in grades 3-12 will write a speech about the importance of kindness, empathy, and compassion, and the impact it has on building a positive community.
Entry videos may be uploaded and shared with speechcontest@XeniaSchools.org. Three finalists per age category will be invited to give their speech in person on December 12, and their speech will be scored by a panel of judges. After this competition, First, Second, and Third place winners will be announced.
AWARDS
1st place - $100 gift card, 2nd place- $75 gift card, and 3rd place - $50 gift card
TIMELINE
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Nov 29, 2022 - Deadline to submit a speech virtually
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Dec 9, 2022 - Three finalists from each grade level band will be selected.
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December 12, 2022 - All finalists will compete at the XCS Central Office! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be announced.
Learn more at XeniaSchools.org.
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PLAYOFF GAME UPDATES & REMINDERS
Looking ahead to tonight's game at Doug Adams Stadium, make sure you know how to go!
Don't forget that tickets must be purchased online through OHSAA (cash will NOT be accepted at the gate). Note that this ticketing link is different than what we used during the regular season!
Adult tickets are $10 and student tickets are $8. When purchasing tickets we are Division 2 Region 8. You can search for the game by entering "Xenia" in the search bar.
A free audio stream of the game is available through the Gem City Sports Network. A pay site video stream will be available through the NFHS Network.
You can also keep up with game highlights in the moment by following Xenia Athletics Twitter @XeniaAthletics.
Plentiful free parking will be available at Xenia Towne Square, with a shuttle that will run from 5:15 – 7:15 p.m., and then for one hour after the game ends.
Parking in the lots at Cox Elementary will be reserved for handicap-accessible parking and parking passes issued by our Athletics Department.
As always, visit XeniaAthletics.com for complete details about tonight's game!
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XCS FOUNDATION FALL FUNDRAISER
The Xenia Community Schools Foundation is hosting a new fundraising event from 4:00–9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11 to benefit XCSF's Classroom Grants Program and the XCS Music/Theater Programs.
The event will be held at Xenia High School, but is for adults only (18+).
It will include 10 rounds of charitable bingo, pull-tabs, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, Pick a Prize raffle, and a raffle for a 65-inch smart TV.
Learn more about this new fundraising event.
For additional information, email staff@xcsfoundation.com.
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