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Upcoming Events

July 3

Fourth 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

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What's New

Blue Star Web Site Features CPS' Montessori Programs

Soapbox 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

Blue Star National Newspaper Praises Graduation Rate

Education 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

Blue Star Summer Food Service

CPS 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)

Blue Star Summer Opportunities

Summer 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

Blue Star Money-Management Skills Taught to All Students

CPS 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

Blue Star Building Care Hotline

Community 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

Interim Superintendent Mary Ronan

"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."

Superintendent Mary Ronan

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District Initiatives