July 3Fourth of July Holiday Observance
Schools & Offices Closed
July 8, 4:00 p.m.Board Committee of the Whole
July 13, 7:00 p.m.Board of Education Meeting
See Complete District Calendar Web Site Features CPS' Montessori ProgramsSoapbox Cincinnati has posted a lengthy article featuring CPS' Montessori programs which have been used as national and international models for self-directed learning and hands-on lessons.
Read Online Article
National Newspaper Praises Graduation RateEducation Week identified CPS as an "Overachiever" in raising the graduation rate, with the fourth highest higher-than-anticipated growth in the graduation rate compared to the nation's largest school systems.
Read "Identifying Overachievers" analysis
Read Education Week Diplomas Count report
See CPS graduation rate progress from 2000 to 2008
Summer Food ServiceCPS operates a Summer Breakfast and Lunch Food Program for children 18 years or younger at numerous community and school locations. All you have to do is come 15 minutes before serving time.
See Flier (English), (Spanish)
Summer OpportunitiesSummer is a great time to explore extended learning opportunities for your child. Here are just a few of the activities offered:
Law & Leadership Institute (8th-grade graduates)
Library Programs, Homework Help and Tutoring
Free-Time Reading List
Humana Health Kids Zone at the Public Library
Money-Management Skills Taught to All StudentsCPS will introduce lessons focused on teaching students in all grades about personal finance starting next August, which goes far beyond a new state requirement to provide this content in high school.
Read News Release
Building Care HotlineCommunity residents can call the Building Care Hotline, 363-CARE (2273) to report broken windows, damage or other problems at unoccupied CPS' buildings.
See Flier
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Prepare Students for Life
"At Cincinnati Public Schools, we are accelerating progress and continuing to offer excellent academic programs, small classes, highly qualified teachers, and after-school programs that prepare all our students for life."
Like a car's dashboard provides vital information at a glance, CPS' Building Futures Dashboard gives the public important data about our schools
and the district.