Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

Welcome to Leona Middle School!  I am excited to start my 10th year here at Leona Middle School as the principal.  I am honored to be the principal here at Leona where our great students, parents, and staff have created such a positive learning environment.  We have created a learning environment that is second to none here at Leona Middle School.  Our Ohio State Testing scores have recently shown us to be one of the better schools in the region and we were awarded a 5 STAR RATING last year which is the highest award given in Ohio.  We also were nominated as one of fourteen schools in Ohio for the coveted Blue Ribbon designation.  This is a great school filled with positive, hard working, and caring teachers who want only the best for your child.  It is no wonder so many of our students come here from other districts to receive their education.

Along with the teachers and staff I will work hard to keep the lines of communication open and make sure your child receives the best education possible.  I also hope to maintain the many positive relationships that I have created over the past nine years with our parents and community.  It is vital for all parents to be involved in all parts of their child’s education.  Parental support is a must to make sure our students reach their full potential.  We will continue to use a rigorous curriculum, an emphasis on character education, pride of school, community.and country, as well as use of our PBIS Framework to create a positive learning environment here at school.  We never want to settle for the status quo, but to strive to be the best school in the state.

All of us here at Leona Middle School are excited to begin this new 2024-25 school year and make it the best ever for you and your child!  This year will bring new academic experiences and challenges for our students that will broaden their minds and help them build connections to real-world challenges and solutions.  As your principal, I will do all I can to create an atmosphere  of learning where  ALL students, staff, and parents love to come to school and be part of this very special place.  This supportive learning environment will allow us to meet the challenges of academic excellence that is expected in our world today.  My door is always open, and I welcome any helpful input from parents.  I am not perfect, but I promise you I will do everything in my power to make your child’s experience here at Leona a favorable  one.  Please feel free to call me at 740-676-9220 or email me at kevin.roseberry@shadysidelocal.org to discuss any concerns you might have throughout the school year.

I look forward to working with you during the school year to help your child be the best that they can be in a great learning environment. 

Sincerely,

Mr. Kevin Roseberry

Proud Leona Principal