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HERITAGE Elementary 816 College Avenue Telephone: 419-996-3390 | Fax: 419-996-3391 Student Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Early release every Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. School Highlights Pre-K through Fourth-Grade Building K-Kids in partnership with Lima Kiwanis Club, promotes community service Strong music program with a number of groups to join, including a Show Choir and Ukulele Band Family-oriented activities throughout the school year, including Fall Festival and Night Out With Santa Active Parent-Teacher Association Food Pantry available to families Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors work with students Ongoing staff professional development Girl Scouts Good News Club – through churches – afterschool program Before and after-school tutoring program Youth sports available: Basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball and wrestling Principal Scott Spriggs Staff List Campus Wear School Supplies Preschool Supplies Achievement Test Library Resources School Resource Officers School resource Officer Brittany Smith K9 Rosie Officer Smith graduated from Rhodes State College Police Academy in 2015 and earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She began her training with the Lima Police Department in 2016 and started as a School Resource Officer at Unity Elementary School the 2016-17 school year. She started also working at West Middle School in the 2019-20 school year. K9 Rosie is an energetic Black Labrador, who started with the Lima City Schools in 2018. She was born in Michigan and graduated from Von der haus Gill Police K-9 Academy in 2018.

FREEDOM Elementary 575 S. Calumet Avenue Telephone: 419-996-3380 | Fax: 419-996-3381 Student Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Early release every Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. School Highlights Pre-K through Fourth-Grade Building After-school tutoring Choir K-Kids in partnership with Lima Kiwanis Club, promotes community service Girl Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters Community Volunteer tutors working with students DARE and RadKIDS Food Pantry available to families Family Nights hosted throughout the school year Ongoing staff professional development Youth sports available: basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling Staff List School Supplies Campus Wear Library Resources Principal Chandra Nuveman Achievement Test School Resource Officer Marissa Kennedy Officer Kennedy attended Edison State Community College, where she obtained her OPOTA certification and an Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice in 2019. She was sworn in as a Lima Police Officer in November of 2020. After months of thorough training, including criminal investigations, patrol procedures, self-defense, first aid and report writing, Officer Kennedy was given the opportunity to serve and protect the Lima City Schools. She is the SRO at Freedom Elementary and says she is blessed to be a protector of the children of Lima and cannot wait to see what the future holds.

LIBERTY ARTS Magnet Program 338 W. Kibby Street Telephone: 419-996-3320 | Fax: 419-419-996-3320 Student Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. | Early release every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. School Highlights K-8 Building Vocal/instrumental music, art, drama and dance all integrated into curriculum Multiple performance groups, including Touring Company and Show Choir Educational field trips, including Bluffton University’s Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center, Ohio Caverns, Mazza Museum in Findlay and State House Builders Club in partnership with Lima Kiwanis Club, promotes community service Kids Hope mentors work with students Youth sports available: Basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball and wrestling Seventh and eighth-graders participate in Toledo City Athletic League. Football, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball, basketball, bowling, wrestling, swim, baseball, softball and track and field, baseball. Principal David Haberman Staff List Library Resources Campus Wear School Supplies Online Learning Support School Resource Officer Paula Strickler K9 Emmy Officer Strickler joined the Lima City Schools and started working at Liberty Arts Magnet during the 2019-20 school year. She joined the Lima Police Department as a cadet in 1980, becoming a police aid and then officer in 1985. She was promoted to sergeant in 1998 and retired in 2018. When she is not working, she enjoys camping and auto racing. K9 Emmy is a black lab. She is trained in Narcotics and Firearms Detection. She is a graduate of the Von der haus Gill Police K-9 Academy. Emmy loves spending time with the students.

UNITY Elementary 925 E. Third Street Telephone: 419-996-3300 | Fax: 419-996-3301 Student Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Early release every Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. School Highlights Pre-K through Fourth-Grade Building Kids Hope mentors work with students K-Kids in partnership with Lima Kiwanis Club, promotes community service Junior Service League “Raising a Reader” program Food pantry available to families Annual Mini-Relay for Life Ongoing staff professional development Youth sports available: Basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball and wrestling Principal Tricia Winkler Staff List School Supplies Achievement Test Campus Wear Library Resources School Resource Officer Marissa Kennedy Officer Kennedy attended Edison State Community College, where she obtained her OPOTA certification and an Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice in 2019. She was sworn in as a Lima Police Officer in November of 2020. After months of thorough training, including criminal investigations, patrol procedures, self-defense, first aid and report writing, Officer Kennedy was given the opportunity to serve and protect the Lima City Schools. She is the SRO at Freedom Elementary and says she is blessed to be a protector of the children of Lima and cannot wait to see what the future holds.

WEST Middle School 503 N. Cable Road Telephone: 419-996-3150 | Fax: 419-996-3151 Student Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Early release every Wednesday at 1:45 p.m. School Highlights 7-8 Building Career Connections class teaches students about possible careers Students participate in choir, band or orchestra Drumline CTAG (Closing the Achievement Gap) provides students with mentors and role models to reinforce importance of positive values and academic success Builders Club in partnership with Lima Kiwanis Club, promotes community service Additional activities include school-wide fundraisers and charity events. We also have a local talent show for West students. Member of the Toledo City Athletic League: Football, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball, basketball, bowling, wrestling, swim, baseball, softball and track and field, baseball. Principal TJ Winkler Staff List Library Resources Campus Wear School Supplies Online Learning Support School Resource Officer School Resource Officer Amanda Leugers K9 Scarlet Office Leugers has been with the Lima City Schools for nines years. She has 17 years of law enforcement work, 14 of those with the St. Rita’s Medical Center Police Department. She graduated from Rhodes State College Police Academy and enjoys boxing in her spare time. Officer Leugers is a recipient of the Allen County Children Service friends of children award. She and Scarlet received the Lima Allen County Safe Community School Safety award in 2019. K9 Scarlet is a Black Lab that has been in the schools since the district started the K9 program in 2018. She is a graduate of the Von der haus Gill Police K-9 Academy. She loves to come to school and on days off, sits at the door barking to leave.

INDEPENDENCE Elementary 615 Tremont Avenue Telephone: 419-996-3330 | Fax: 419-996-3331 Student Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Early release every Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. School Highlights Pre-K through Fourth-Grade Building K-Kids in partnership with Lima Kiwanis Club, promotes community service Monthly family activities, including Skate Night and Family Bingo Night Classroom Dojo to communicate with families Girl Scouts After-school tutoring available Active PTS Ongoing staff professional development Youth sports available: Basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball and wrestling Principal Kelli Lee Staff List Preschool Supplies Campus Wear Achievement Test School Supplies Library Resources School Resource Officer John Dunham Jr. K9 General Officer Dunham came to the Lima City Schools and Independence Elementary School in 2018. His career began in 1982 when he spent six years in the United States Air Force Security Police stationed in Wyoming and the United Kingdom. He next spent five years working as a part-time police officer in several departments in Allen and Putnam counties. In 1993, he started his 23-year career with the Lima Police Department. His work there included being a K9 handler. He was an officer with the Wapakoneta Police Department the two years prior to coming to the Lima City Schools. K9 General is a 4-year-old Newfoundland/Golden Retriever mix. He is a State of Ohio Certified K9 in narcotic/firearm tracking. General came to the Lima City Schools with Officer Dunham when he started in 2018. He is in the breeding program for future service dogs for children and adults.

South Science & Technology Magnet School 755 St. Johns Ave. Telephone: 419-996-3190 | Fax: 419-996-3191 Student Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Early release every Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. School Highlights K-8 Building One of only four K-8 science and technology schools in the state Daily experiences in hands-on science and technology labs Engineering curriculum through Project Lead the Way Robotics competitions Named High Progress School of Honor by the state for three consecutive years Astronomy Club, Environmental Club, Student Council Choir, band and orchestra opportunities In-house recording studio Builders Club in partnership with Lima Kiwanis Club, promotes community service Students learn about agribusiness and host Farm Day and Science Night Stardust: The William A. Fowler Science Series, a partnership with the city of Lima and OSU-Lima Kids Hope mentors work with students Youth sports available: Basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, volleyball and wrestling Seventh and eighth-graders participate in Toledo City Athletic League Conference: Football, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball, basketball, bowling, wrestling, swim, baseball, softball and track and field, baseball. Principal Chad Fallis Staff List Campus Wear School Supplies Library Resources South Enrichment Achievement Test School Resource Officer Director of Safety and Security Nate Garlock K9 Eddie Officer Garlock was the district’s first School Resource Officer, starting in 2015. He became Director of Safety and Security in 2018 but remains the School Resource Officer at South. After high school, he spent four years in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from the Rhodes State Police Academy and went to work at the Delphos Police Department. In 2010, Officer Garlock joined the Lima Police Department as a patrolman and member of the SWAT Team. He remained there until coming to the school district. He received the Lima Allen County Safe Community School Safety Award in 2017. K9 Eddie is the newest member of our K9 team. The 1-year-old German Short-Haired Pointer will soon be headed to the Von der haus Gill Police K-9 Academy, where he will be trained in explosive detection and tracking.

CULINARY AND FOOD SERVICE Management Culinary and Food Service Management offers students the opportunity to learn fundamentals of the food industry. The goal of the program is to prepare students to secure and succeed in entry level, technical and skilled jobs. Students practice positve relationship skills, including communicating with customers and fellow students, by working in hands-on environments and participating in co-operative work experiences. The program features an on-campus restaurant, the Spartan Inn. It is operated by the culinary students, giving them real-work experience preparing, presenting, selling and serving a variety of food. The Spartan Inn is open to the public. Students develop skills in hospitality, sanitation and safety, menu development, customers relations, food preparation, global cuisine, catering, marketing banquet set-up, dining and hospitality software and First Aid/CPR training. Students are able to obtain ProStart and ServSafe certifications and compete in FCCLA competitions. College credit is available.

Keeping Kids Safe Online The safety of our children is always on our minds and in today's world that means monitoring students' use of web and social media sites. Cyber Bullying Guide Online Safety Guide

Human Resources Click the links to the right and below to learn about exciting job opportunities with the Lima City Schools and to apply for employment. Inquiries should be directed to 419-996-3405 or wlake@spartan.limacityschools.org . Current Openings Certified Staff Benefits Employment Brochure Equal Employment Opportunity

ADULT Education Adult Education offers GED/HSE preparation and various workforce development programs through the Aspire Program. You do not need to be a resident of the Lima City School District to participate. Aspire Program Aspire offers free classes for adults, including those who have a diploma. Our program offers GED preparation classes in reading, math, science and social studies, as well as refresher courses. We also offer assistance in finding your career path. If you are thinking about going back to college, and it has been a while since you have been in school, the Aspire program can be a good way to brush up your skills. For more information, contact Laura Ball at 419-996-3082. GED/HSE Aspire conducts the GED program. The GED tests include language arts, social studies, science and mathematics. The tests are designed to measure knowledge and skills acquired through four years of high school. The questions in each of these tests require you to use general knowledge and critical thinking skills. The following are GED Requirements: State of Ohio resident Not currently enrolled in school Have not received a high school diploma GED preparation classes are held at flexible times in multiple locations, please contact Laura Ball at 419-996-3082 for current options. Orientations are offered twice a month from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. An orientation is required to help assess skill levels and begin your journey through the program. There is no charge for the orientation or for the classes to help a person prepare for the GED. Adult Learning Center

BRIM Anti-Bullying App The BRIM Anti-Bullying App allows students and parents to anonymously report bullying incidents immediately. Students can report through the school web site, from their personal cell phones and from desktop computers in their schools. Every computer has easy access to the app. The app can be downloaded at the App store. Students can type in what they experienced or saw and can also attach a screen shot in cases of cyberbullying. Designated staff at each school will receieve the report and invesitgate. The report remains anonymous. Report Bullying