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Cincinnati Public Schools

Media Relations


Public Affairs Director Janet Walsh is being interviewed by a television station.
Public Affairs Director Janet Walsh, the district spokesperson, conducts a TV interview.

CPS has much to brag about. The Public Affairs Department sends new releases, publications and announcements on a regular basis to all Greater Cincinnati media outlets (daily and weekly newspapers, TV and radio stations, local magazines) to share the good news.

News Releases

November 2009

“Learning is Cool” has 74% Increase in Students Earning Honor Roll

The “Learning is Cool” program helped dramatically increase the percentage of CPS students in grades 1-8 earning the “A” Honor Roll in the first quarter this year compared to 2008.

Teaching Students Financial Lessons for Life

More than 1,800 CPS' elementary students will put their math skills into action and learn the fundamentals of finance from business volunteers as part of the 10th annual Accounting For Kids Day.

October 2009
Talented Student Musicians Invited To White House
Explore Options at CPS' Magnet School Showcase
CPS' Hughes STEM High School Benefits From Prestigious Grant
Cincinnati Begins School Vaccination Program
Entrance Exam Given for Dater High & Walnut Hills

September 2009
CPS Invites Nominations for New Athletic Hall of Fame
GEARUP SCORES! Celebrates National GEARUP Day
Withrow University Spotlighted in National Study
Entrance Exam Given for Dater High & Walnut Hills

August 2009
CPS In Continuous Improvement on State Report Card
CPS' Montessori Families Gather for Founder's Birthday
CPS Opens For 2009-10 With New STEM High School
Board Approves 2009-10 Budget
Superintendent Recommends Balanced Budget
CPS Students Help Launch National Wellness Initiative
Redesigned Schools Welcomed Students Back Early

July 2009
Newly Redesigned Schools Welcome Students Back Early
CincyAfterSchool Expands to 28 CPS Sites
CPS Retains Favorable Bond Rating

June 2009
Tours of CPS Buildings Offered Before Auction

May 2009
Nine Buildings Offered at Public Auction
CPS To Teach Money-Management Skills to All Students
Grant Delivers Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Students
CPS Auctioning Surplus Vehicles, Lawn Equipment
CPS, State, City Announce Facilities Decisions

April 2009
"Green" Grant Awarded to CPS, Partners by State
CPS Invites Community To Learn About Autism Services
Board Selects Mary Ronan for Superintendent
Board to Interview Mary Ronan for Superintendent
Art League Showcases Pleasant Ridge Montessori

March 2009
Semifinalist for CPS Superintendent Job Withdraws
Committee Recommends 3 Semifinalists for Superintendent
14 Apply to Become CPS Superintendent
Cincinnati Public Schools Making Progress
CPS to Restructure School Support

February 2009
National Search Resumes for CPS Leader
CPS to Expand Foreign Language Programs
Board Approves CPS' Make-Up Days
Sixteen CPS Seniors Sign For Athletic Scholarships
Ninth-Grade Application Period Extended for 2009-10

January 2009
Walnut Hills Registration Rescheduled
Partnerships Help Provide Emergency Training
Three CPS Elementary Schools to be Redesigned Next Year
CPS' Board Organizes for New Year

December 2008
Entrance Examination for Dater and Walnut Hills
City Health and School Officials Partner on Healthy Holidays
CPS Announces New National Board Certified Teachers
CPS Employee Base Wages, Benefits to See Zero Increase
CPS Adjusts Tax Millage on Emergency Levies

November 2008
CPS Ends Enrollment Slump
Testing Date for SCPP Program

MEDIA POLICY

Media Policy

Our priority is to manage media inquiries to minimize educational disruptions. All media should contact the Public Affairs Department first.

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