District Update - January 30

Midview Families and Community,

Happy New Year and welcome to the halfway point of the school year—it's hard to believe how quickly the calendar keeps moving. January has certainly been a month to remember! Winter definitely made its presence known, and our recent snow and cold days likely threw a few routines off at home and at school.

Deciding whether to hold school on snowy or extremely cold days is never easy. There are many factors to consider, and often there isn’t a perfect answer, but we always strive to do what’s safest and best for our students, staff, and families. We deeply appreciate your patience, flexibility, and the thoughtful choices you make as we all work together to keep students safe and supported during winter weather. Your partnership and trust mean a great deal to us.

The good news? We are in great shape. Many years ago, Midview Local Schools transitioned from counting school days to school hours, and our current calendar intentionally builds in flexibility for situations just like this. At this point in the year, we still have several days banked before any consideration would need to be given to making up time at the end of the school year. In short—no need to worry about snow days coming back to haunt us later.

While we’ve only missed a small handful of instructional days, our staff has taken time to review pacing and instruction and make thoughtful adjustments where needed. Our teachers do an outstanding job being responsive and intentional, and I am confident they will ensure students continue to progress right where they should be. Our students have already made exceptional growth this year, and that momentum will continue.

As we reach this midpoint, I’m proud of the work happening across our district. There is a lot to celebrate, and even more to look forward to as we move into the second half of the school year.

Thank you for your continued support.

Once A Middie, Always A Middie

Dr. Frank Major, Superintendent

Each year, we look forward to welcoming our youngest learners to the Midview family! Registration for both preschool and kindergarten opens on February 3, 2026. Starting school is such a special time for children and families, and we’re eager to partner with you to ensure a smooth, positive transition.

Enrollment Requirements:

• Preschool: To qualify as a Preschool Peer Model student, children must be at least THREE years old on or before September 8, 2026, AND live within the district.
• Kindergarten: To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be FIVE years old on or before September 8, 2026.

For detailed information on preschool and kindergarten enrollment requirements and the registration process, please visit our enrollment webpage.

Midview High School families are invited to the annual High School Showcase and CCP Information Night on February 5 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. During the High School Showcase, families can explore everything MHS has to offer by connecting with teachers and current students and learning more about classes, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education, and extracurricular opportunities ahead of scheduling for the 2026–27 school year.

A separate College Credit Plus (CCP) Parent Information Session will take place from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for families of rising 7th–12th grade students who are new to CCP and would like to learn more about earning high school and college credits simultaneously.

Click below for additional event details and to view the CCP Parent Letter.

At this year’s Lorain County Regional Scholastic Art Exhibition—part of the nation’s largest student art competition—36 works by Middie artists were selected for exhibition. Students earned multiple Gold and Silver Keys, along with numerous Honorable Mentions, with Gold Key winners advancing to the national competition in New York City this spring.

Click below to see the full list of award-winning students and photos of their artwork.

Midview is proud of the accomplishments of our student-athletes, and our Athletics Department works hard to keep families and the community up to date on all things Middie sports. Check out the full December and January Athletics Recaps, for:

• Current varsity team records
• Game, match, and meet summaries
• Student spotlights
• Booster updates
• Youth sports news
• Alumni highlights
• Important dates for February

Our two full-time social workers are here to support the well-being of our school community. Each month, they share timely updates and helpful information on our Family & Community Resources webpage—a one-stop hub for local assistance and supports available year-round.

The January and February features focus on resources for kinship and adoptive families, legal assistance, affordable transportation, healthy relationships, and child development support (scroll to the bottom of the web page linked below).

The Make a Difference Hall of Honor recognizes distinguished alumni, former staff or volunteers, and community members who serve as exceptional role models. The program aims to positively influence the goals of Midview students by increasing their awareness of what they can achieve, emphasizing the importance of giving back, and connecting them with individuals who have been a part of Midview's heritage.

Click below to learn more about the Hall of Honor, award criteria, and how to submit a nomination.