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Greater Cincinnati school district to implement 'Yondr Bags' to create phone-free space
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Phones will have to stay in bags at a couple local high schools starting this year. Northwest Local School District said that both Colerain and Northwest High School will implement what are called "Yondr Bags" to create a phone-free space. The school will provide the pouches for each student, which they can put their phone in at the start of each school day.
An early look at the top 25 overall players in Greater Cincinnati high school football
Ranking football players is hardly an exact science. Recruiting services do it as their livelihood. College and pro coaches do it to lead their teams to victory. They sometimes get it wrong, misfiring on a top prospect who underperforms (like Ryan Leaf), or overlooking an underrated talent who becomes a big star (like Tom Brady). ...
Back to school discount at gas pumps Thursday. Here’s where
COVINGTON, Ky. (WXIX) - A national gas station chain with stores locally is offering a big discount at the pumps Thursday to celebrate back to school. Circle K is cutting 40 cents off per gallon of gas while supplies last between 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to Circle K’s website and operators at the Covington location.
Forest Hills parent sues school board for kicking him out of a public meeting in March
A Forest Hills father is suing the school district after he was kicked out of a public school board meeting in March. Daniel Loney said school board members silenced him during public comment because they don't like him or his opinions. Forest Hills leaders so dislike Loney, his complaint reads, that they...
High school football preview: Eastern Cincinnati Conference stacked with talent
The Eastern Cincinnati Conference has been filled with parity in recent years with three different teams winning the league outright over the last three seasons. In 2023, Milford climbed to the top by going 9-0 in ECC play, though it was league runner-up Anderson who enjoyed the most postseason success by winning its first regional championship since 2008. ...
'Not just classmates': A 50-year reunion celebrates and mourns a closed Catholic school
NORWOOD, Ohio ‒ Their school closed 40 years ago. It was torn down 11 years ago. But this year, the Sts. Peter and Paul School class of 1974 gathered to celebrate 50 years since their grade school graduation. ...
How to add names to Cincinnati Enquirer's high school athletes of the week ballot in 2024
The Cincinnati Enquirer again will conduct its popular Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine high school athlete of the week voting during the 2024-2025 athletic year. Voters can choose their favorite athletes from each sport and teams of the week throughout each season. The first fall ballot will run Monday, Aug. 26, for all the activity heading up to Aug. 25. After that, the nomination week will run from Monday through Sunday, with nominations due the next morning. ...
Cincinnati School of Music – Teaching Life Skills Through Music Lessons!
Looking for a fun and educational after-school activity for the whole family? Take music lessons! Beyond the personal enjoyment and fulfillment that comes from learning to sing or play an instrument, there are many essential life-skills that are instilled through studying music. In addition to the obvious ones such as discipline, perseverance, attention to detail, enhanced memory and language comprehension, there are other benefits we see develop over time in students of all ages as they stick with their music lessons, overcome challenges and experience the satisfaction and pride of performing in a recital. Students develop confidence, problem solving, time management, and most importantly a sense of identity through their own creative self-expression. These more intangible benefits and aspects of personal growth are part of our mission at the Cincinnati School of Music — transforming lives through music.
'Crayons to Computers' helps teachers afford classroom supplies for their lessons
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Teachers are preparing for the new school year, and some may not be able to afford all the supplies they need for their students. This is where Crayons to Computers comes in to help. Any teacher who works for a school where more than 55% of students are on free or reduced lunches is eligible for free supplies.
There's a new school in town
Good morning, Cincy! I’m Allison Kiehl, a politics and business intern with The Enquirer. It's August, which means the new school year is nearly here. In the spirit of back-to-school season, I checked out the new Xavier Jesuit Academy, a private all-boys grade school in Bond Hill. ...
CPS Board appoints its newest member
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint its newest member James Crosset. Crosset is a retired CFO for Mesa Industries Inc. and former director of business affairs for the University of Cincinnati's College of Law. He was selected from a pool of nearly 20 candidates...
Mariemont announces 5 new inductees into Doc Kusel Athletic Hall of Fame
The Mariemont High School athletic hall of fame will have five new members inducted this month. Mariemont athletic director Tom Nerl released the new members of the Doc Kusel Athletic Hall of Fame who will be inducted on Aug. 30 at halftime of the Norwood at Mariemont football game. Michael Miller (Mariemont class of...
Baioni steps down at Highlands
With as much success on the football field and basketball court, baseball was often an afterthought at Highlands High School. Jeremy Baioni helped change that narrative. Not that the Bluebirds weren’t successful prior to Baioni’s tenure that started in 2009 with six region championships (including two when Baioni played in 1996 and ’97) from 1959-97, but the program needed a shot in the arm.
St. Henry prepares for varsity football, builds foundation for success
The fast track to varsity football is on a blazing pace for the St. Henry program. While they’re still a year away from playing a varsity game, the foundation has been laid down. The Crusaders have nearly 50 players out to practice in preparations for their junior varsity and freshman seasons in 2024.
Kroger Health encourages families to get healthy start to new school year
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co., is encouraging families to include vaccines, physicals and balanced nutrition plans in their back-to-school checklists to support a healthy school year. “Vaccines can protect against several infectious diseases, reducing the risk of contracting serious illnesses such as...
School Year Just Around the Corner for MICAH House
As the back-to-school season approaches, MICAH House (themicahhouse.org) and the Florence M. Lakin Child Development Center are gearing up to support their students with essential school supplies. These organizations play a crucial role in the community by providing a nurturing environment and educational support to children from diverse backgrounds. Community...