Phase 1: 2024-25
Riverview East Academy
Kindergarten through grade 8 students will attend Mt. Washington School (1730 Mears Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230) beginning the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Students will automatically be enrolled at Mt. Washington School. If families prefer to attend their neighborhood school, please contact CPS’ Customer Care Center at 513-363-0123 for enrollment assistance.
Ninth through 12th grade students will attend Riverview East Academy beginning the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Students’ classes will be held on the second floor of Riverview, while Spencer Center students’ classes will be held on the first floor. For the 2025-26 school year, students will select their neighborhood school or a school of choice. If families prefer to select a different school for the 2024-25 school year, please contact CPS’ Customer Care Center at 513-363-0123.
Each Autism Unit and Strides Unit will relocate to different schools for the 2024-25 school year. CPS’ Department of Student Services will share additional information with affected families and staff.
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
All Spencer Center students will report to the Riverview East Academy building (3555 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226) beginning the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Spencer Center classes will be held on the first floor of Riverview East Academy for the 2024-25 school year, and will occupy the entire building beginning in the 2025-26 school year.
Dr. O’dell Owens Center for Learning
All Dr. O’dell Owens Center for Learning students will report to the school’s new location in the former Spencer Center building (2825 Alms Place, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206) beginning the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.
Shroder Middle School
Shroder 7th and 8th students will report to the school’s new location in the former Dr. O’dell Owens Center for Learning building (6100 Desmond Street, Cincinnati, OH 45227) beginning the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How will staff be affected by this change? How will they transition?
- How will Riverview East Academy and Spencer Center students share common spaces?
- How will Autism and Strides units be affected by the transition?
- Can my student attend a different school for the 2024-25 school year?
- Will Mt. Washington School accept all K-6 Riverview East Academy students, and what options are available if I prefer my student attend another school?
- Will my student’s school start time change?
- How will this change affect my student’s transportation?
- What support is available to my student to help with this transition?