The LCE News

February 24, 2026 Edition

 

Joseph P. Roach, Principal
roach_j@nrschools.org
(513) 752-1432 ext. 13402

3431 Locust Corner Road
Cincinnati, OH  45245
Phone: (513) 752-1432
Fax: (513) 752-0611
https://www.nrschools.org/o/lces

Mary Henderson, Secretary
henderson_m@nrschoools.org
(513) 752-1432 ext. 13408

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Upcoming Events

Feb. 25        Musical Rehearsal- 3:30pm
Feb. 26        Parent/Teacher Conference Night #1
March 3       Student Council Meeting- 3:30pm
March 4       Spring Picture Day- McIntire Photography
March 5       End of 3rd Quarter
March 5       Parent/Teacher Conference Night #2
March 6       No School- Teacher Workday
March 9       4th Quarter Begins
March 9       PTO Meeting- 3:45pm
March 10     Art Club- 5th Grade- 3:45PM
March 13     Q3 Report Card & MAP Reports Sent Home (Gr. 2-5)
March 13     BINGlow (PTO)- 6:30pm
March 16     Penny Wars Begins (benefiting Lions Reach Out)
March 16     Incoming Kindergarten Activity Day #1- 9:30am
March 16     Board of Education Meeting- District Office- 6PM
March 17     Field Trip- 3rd Grade- Cincinnati Observatory
March 20     Penny Wars Ends (benefiting Lions Reach Out)
March 23-27   Spring Break
March 30     PTO Flower Sale Begins
April 1          New Student Registration Begins

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Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 26th and Thursday, March 5th. All conferences will be in-person at Locust Corner Elementary School in your child’s classroom. To register for a conference time, please use the following link: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/LCE. If you are unable to meet in-person, please contact your child’s teacher to arrange a virtual conference, and your child’s teacher will provide a Google Meet link. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or the school office.

 

📸 Spring Picture Day – Wednesday, March 4, 2026! 📸

Spring Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and we’re excited to partner again with McIntire Photography for this special event!

This is a pre-pay event, so families should plan to order in advance.
You have two easy options:
💵 Send payment in the ordering envelope (sent home in bookbags) on the morning of pictures, OR

💻 Prepay online before Picture Day by CLICKING HERE

All students will be photographed with their class for their class group photo.  Please be sure all payments are submitted before or on the morning of March 4th. We can’t wait to see those great smiles! 😄

 

📅 2026–2027 School Calendar- Now Available!

We’re excited to share that the 2026–2027 School Calendar is now available for families to view and plan ahead.

Once again, we will begin the school year with a staggered start:

Wednesday, August 19, 2026:  Grades 2 & 4 Begin
Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Grades 1, 3 & 5 Begin
Friday, August 21, 2026 – All students Preschool-5th grade attend (Preschool & Kindergarten First Day of School)

This staggered start allows our staff to give students extra attention as they transition into a new school year.

You can view the full 2026–2027 calendar by CLICKING HERE. We’re already looking forward to another great year at LCE!

 

Ohio’s State Tests (OST) – Spring 2026 Testing Information

This spring, all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will once again participate in Ohio’s State Tests (OST). These mandatory assessments provide important information about student learning and help guide our instruction moving forward.  Please note that these dates are tentative and are subject to change, if needed. 

📚 English Language Arts (ELA)

4/6 – Grade 4 – Part 1
4/7 – Grade 4 – Part 2

4/8 – Grade 5 – Part 1
4/9 – Grade 5 – Part 2

4/13 – Grade 3 – Part 1
4/14 – Grade 3 – Part 2

🔬 Science (Grade 5 Only)

4/20 – Grade 5- Part 1
4/21 – Grade 5- Part 2

➗ Mathematics

4/22 – Grade 4 – Part 1
4/23 – Grade 4 – Part 2

4/27 – Grade 3 – Part 1
4/28 – Grade 3 – Part 2

4/29 – Grade 5 – Part 1
4/30 – Grade 5 – Part 2

✅ How Families Can Help Students Prepare

You can support your child by:

💤 Ensuring they get a good night’s sleep

🍳 Providing a healthy breakfast

⏰ Making sure they arrive on time

💧 Sending a water bottle

📚 Encouraging daily reading at home

➕ Practicing math facts and problem-solving

💬 Offering positive encouragement and reassurance

The most important thing students can do is try their best and take their time. Our teachers have worked hard all year preparing students with the skills they need to be successful.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help our students shine! 

 

Kroger Community Rewards

Did you know you can support Locust Corner Elementary just by shopping at Kroger? Through the Kroger Community Rewards Program, every time you use your Kroger Plus Card, a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our school—at no extra cost to you!

It’s easy to help:
**Go to Kroger Community Rewards
**Sign in (or create) your Kroger account
**Search for Locust Corner Elementary School 
**Enroll and start earning rewards for our school every time you shop!

Absence Reporting

Parents can now report a student’s absence online—no need to call the school. The link is below and also available on the LCE Website, and you may also bookmark the page for quick and easy access whenever needed.

LCE Online Absence Reporting Link

For More Information
If you need more information, please call our school office at (513) 752-1432 or refer to the Parent/Student Handbook posted on the LCE Website.