If a school is in danger of losing or loses it's accreditation due to academic and or financial reasons, or if the city gets into serious financial trouble, the state could step in and "make a recommendation." However, neither school or city is anywhre close to the point where the state could make that happen.

 

But I wouldn't be surprised if a city recommended at merger

 

I think the real question for both Dayton and Bellevue is: When do you seriously consider no longer fielding football? More of a question for Dayton, if they in fact have only 15-20 players. That indicates either lack of interest or not enough kids to field a team. I know Bellevue does not have the same problem as Dayton. Lots of small schools do not field football. If numbers are a problem, don't merge schools, just drop the sport. With 15 players you might be lucky to have 4-5 who can actually compete for a varsity team. That is trouble in terms of injuries and competitive games against the likes of Beechwood.

All of these issues have been discussed for years, at least for the past 15 since I have been around the program.

In terms of the "known knowns"; yes they are doing an expansion/renovation to the high school/middle school which I am told will be completed by spring of 2017; they are fielding a team next year; they were able to raise enough money for new (badly needed) uniforms; the kids and coaches are all excited and eager to start the season.

Merge with bellevue. Nothing against once neighbor to the east. But it would be good for both school

 

Don't think that will ever happen.

The state can't force schools to merge. If they could, Silver Grove would have been gone a long time ago.

 

Heard through the grapevine that if or when SG closes, the kids would be sent to Campbell Co.

Heard through the grapevine that if or when SG closes, the kids would be sent to Campbell Co.

 

That would be fairly obvious. Or they could choose to go to NewCath or Brossart if they want to pay the tuition.

That would be fairly obvious. Or they could choose to go to NewCath or Brossart if they want to pay the tuition.

 

Obvious, yes. But there was talk of SG-Bellevue-Dayton-Newport merging to form Campbell County North (think the talk was using Newport building). That will not be happening either.

Obvious, yes. But there was talk of SG-Bellevue-Dayton-Newport merging to form Campbell County North (think the talk was using Newport building). That will not be happening either.

 

The only talk about a so-called Campbell County North HS was here on BGP. There was never any discussion among school boards or cities about it. I believe Dayton will eventually stop fielding football due to the low numbers. Silver Grove does not have football, St. Henry does not have football, CovLatin no football, Calvary Christian no football, etc. They are all good schools without having a football team. Dayton can learn from them if they ever choose to eliminate the sport due to the low numbers.

The only talk about a so-called Campbell County North HS was here on BGP. There was never any discussion among school boards or cities about it. I believe Dayton will eventually stop fielding football due to the low numbers. Silver Grove does not have football, St. Henry does not have football, CovLatin no football, Calvary Christian no football, etc. They are all good schools without having a football team. Dayton can learn from them if they ever choose to eliminate the sport due to the low numbers.

 

I had heard of the "idea" from someone in the education field, before it appeared on BGP, but it doesn't matter because it will not happen. Hope that Dayton's numbers for football improve. Would hate to see them drop the sport.

The only talk about a so-called Campbell County North HS was here on BGP. There was never any discussion among school boards or cities about it. I believe Dayton will eventually stop fielding football due to the low numbers. Silver Grove does not have football, St. Henry does not have football, CovLatin no football, Calvary Christian no football, etc. They are all good schools without having a football team. Dayton can learn from them if they ever choose to eliminate the sport due to the low numbers.

 

The schools you mention aren't really apples to apples comparisons to Dayton. Silver Grove, Calvary and Latin have even smaller enrollments than Dayton, and from what I've heard over the years, is that St Henry not having football is more of an administrative issue than an enrollment issue.

 

Dayton does have a long history of football, and has had some success in the past. Also, their youth program has been pretty solid over the last several years, especially when compared to where it was at 8 or 9 years ago. I think Dayton has a good foundation in place to build on.

The schools you mention aren't really apples to apples comparisons to Dayton. Silver Grove, Calvary and Latin have even smaller enrollments than Dayton, and from what I've heard over the years, is that St Henry not having football is more of an administrative issue than an enrollment issue.

 

Dayton does have a long history of football, and has had some success in the past. Also, their youth program has been pretty solid over the last several years, especially when compared to where it was at 8 or 9 years ago. I think Dayton has a good foundation in place to build on.

 

If they have a good foundation, why only 15 players? That's screaming lack of interest.

If they have a good foundation, why only 15 players? That's screaming lack of interest.

 

The youth organization struggled for a long time with numbers, talent and success. They went several years without winning/rarely winning at all the age groups. That has changed in the last 3-4 years, and they've shown good improvement. What you're seeing now is a result of those lean years in which they struggled. The recent improvement at the youth level has yet to reach the high school, and I think you'll see some of that start rolling up to the high school level within the next few years.

The youth organization struggled for a long time with numbers, talent and success. They went several years without winning/rarely winning at all the age groups. That has changed in the last 3-4 years, and they've shown good improvement. What you're seeing now is a result of those lean years in which they struggled. The recent improvement at the youth level has yet to reach the high school, and I think you'll see some of that start rolling up to the high school level within the next few years.

 

For Dayton's sake, I hope you are right. Hard to field football with 15-20 players.

Dayton returns 29 kids from last years roster plus incoming Freshman they will be fine.

Dayton returns 29 kids from last years roster plus incoming Freshman they will be fine.

 

They didn't even have 29 players last year if the original post is correct.

They didn't even have 29 players last year if the original post is correct.

 

I just looked at their roster last year.