USA Today is accepting nominations for its seventh All-USA Teacher Team. The recognition program honors 20 teachers as representatives of all outstanding educators. Winners will be featured in USA Today in October.

The award includes trophies and a $2,500 cash prize to be shared by the teachers and their schools.

To download a nomination form, go to allstars.usatoday.com. To receive a form in the mail, send a self-addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope specifying the All-USA Teacher Team to: Carol Skalski, USA Today, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, third floor, McLean, VA 22108-9995

Principal changes at Donovan, Berry

LEBANON - Administrative changes at Donovan Intermediate School and Berry Middle School will take effect this month in preparation for next year's change to grade-level buildings.

Starting second semester, Donovan Principal Robert Buskirk, will become the Grade Level Principal for sixth grade at Berry.

Shelley Bogaert, who has been an instructional leader and assistant principal, will become the grade-level principal for fifth grade at Donovan. Beth Kletzly, assistant principal at Donovan, will become the grade-level principal for fourth grade at Donovan.

Sycamore's accounting practices rewarded

BLUE ASH - The Association of School Business Officials has awarded a certificate of excellence in financial reporting to Sycamore Community Schools. The award recognizes the use of sound accounting practices in the preparation and distribution of its 2002 comprehensive annual financial report.

Sycamore Schools' 2003 annual financial report will be available to residents in late January by calling the school board office, 791-4848.

Mason's After Prom Committee to meet

MASON - The Mason High School After Prom Committee meets 7 p.m. Tuesday at the school , 6100 S. Mason-Montgomery Road. The group plans events for and raises money for the After Prom party.

Lincoln Heights awarded $2,000 grant

LINCOLN HEIGHTS - Lincoln Heights Elementary School has received a $2,000 grant from Ohio Reads and Literacy. The stipend will be used to help fund a volunteer reading program at the school.

Elementary teacher earns certification

DELHI TWP. - C.O. Harrison Elementary School art teacher Sherry Fuller recently achieved National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

She earned the certification after going through a yearlong application process that included preparing a videotape of her classroom instruction.

Kings booster club seeks donations

DEERFIELD TWP. - Kings Athletic Booster Club members are seeking sponsors to help with a March gala fund-raiser.

Members are seeking donations of items for the auctions and raffle as well as cash donations for "A Knight to Remember," set for 6 p.m. March 13 at The Oasis.

Individuals or organizations donating $500 or more to the gala will receive advertising space in the auction catalogue, tickets to the gala and other recognitions.

To donate items or to order tickets, call 683-0753 or 494-0100. E-mail beckddern@aol.com.

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