Media Relations
Public Affairs Director Janet Walsh, the district spokesperson, conducts a TV interview.
CPS has much to brag about. The Public Affairs Department sends news 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
August 2010
CPS Achieves Milestone Earning "Effective" Rating
For the first time since the state began rating public school districts a decade ago, Cincinnati Public Schools has advanced to the Effective category on the Ohio Report Card.
Help Quebec Heights School Win a $25,000 Classroom Makeover
Cast your vote for Quebec Heights, one of 11 national finalists in Bounty's Make A Clean Difference contest, to win a $25,000 art classroom makeover. To vote, visit www.facebook.com/bounty.
CPS Begins 2010-11 School Year
More than 33,000 students returned to classes August 18 to begin the 2010-2011 school year. Highlights included increases in academic performance and the opening of six new or renovated schools.
CPS' Turnaround Schools Make Big Gains
CPS' Elementary Initiative project is showing unprecedented results and getting national attention. Six Turnaround Schools jumped one to two categories on the Ohio Report Card.
June 2010
"Learning is Cool" Increases Number of Students Earning Honor Roll
Cincinnati Public Schools Holds 2010-11 Budget Hearing
Open House At New SCPA Welcomes Community Inside
May 2010
Cincinnati Public Schools Holds 2010-11 Budget Hearings
CPS Provides Free Breakfast and Lunch During Summer
CPS Extends Chase School Bid Package Deadline
Dater High School Salutes Veterans in Annual Memorial Day Event
CPS Teachers' Contract Talks Schedule Extended
Superintendent Praises Strive Partnership Progress
AWL Dedicates New Salad Bar
Hawkins 2010 Educator of the Year Named
April 2010
CPS' Board Selects New Member
New SCPA to Shine in Preview Celebration for Supporters
Voting Begins Monday to Bring President Obama to Clark Montessori
CPS Invites Community to Learn About Autism Services
Twenty Finalists Chosen for Hawkins Educator of the Year Award
Cincinnati Public Schools Honored for Environmental Leadership
Clark Montessori is Finalist in Obama's Commencement Challenge
Community Invited to Tour Newly Renovated Dater Montessori
Art League Hosts Open House at Historic SCPA
Board Announces Timeline & Process for Selecting New Board Member
March 2010
CPS, CFT, CAAS Encourage Ohio to Reapply for Federal Initiative
Workshop on New School Construction Bidding Process
Dater Montessori School Moves Back Home
Silverton Paideia Hosts Playhouse for Community Performance
CPS Summarizes Progress on Economic Inclusion
Student Artwork Spotlighted in Citywide Art Show
Awards Celebration Honors Area's Outstanding Educators
February 2010
First Class of Inductees Chosen for Athletic Hall of Fame
Cincinnati Public Schools to Close Tuesday
CPS Closes Due to Hazardous Streets, Extreme Cold
Cincinnati Public Schools Closes Due to Predicted Heavy Snow
CPS Continues Contributions to Haitian Relief Efforts
January 2010
Students and Staff Contribute to Haitian Relief
CPS to Boost Minority Inclusion in Construction Projects
CPS Invites Prospective Students to its High School Showcase
Entrance Exam Given for Dater High & Walnut Hills
CPS Closes Again Due to Extreme Cold
CPS Closes Due to Predicted Heavy Snow
Board Welcomes New Member, Elects Officers
December 2009
SCPP Test Given for 2010-11 School Year
New SCPA Building to Be Named for Erich Kunzel
November 2009
SCPP Test Given for 2010-11 School Year Enrollment
“Learning is Cool” has 74% Increase in Students Earning Honor Roll
Teaching Students Financial Lessons for Life
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
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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