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Athletics

Cincinnati Public Schools believes that students' participation in school-sponsored athletic activities improves academic achievement and should be part of a well-rounded education. CPS offers a variety of athletic activities for grades 7-12.

Advantages of Athletic Participation: 

  • Supports schools' academic mission, teaching students self-discipline, self-confidence and the skills to handle competitive situations.
  • Increases academic performance and reduces dropout rates.
  • Promotes the values of a positive lifestyle and good citizenship, and helps reduce the effects of negative peer pressure.
  • Reinforces students' positive image of self and school, and minimizes disciplinary problems.

CPS Student-Athlete Code of Conduct

Elementary Athletics

Cincinnati Public Schools offers a variety of sport programs to elementary students in grades K-6. Our programming is designed to reach all students through after-school programs, weekend camps/clinics and organized competition. In addition, some K-6 schools offer team competition for their students through outside organizations such as the Soccer Association for Youth (SAY) and the independent Southwest Ohio Basketball League. Check with your child's school for specifics on the extracurricular sports programs available.

Want to get more involved in the growth of Athletics in our elementary schools? Please contact Brent Langhorne.

Junior High/Middle Schools

CPS offers interscholastic competition for grades 7-8 in football, volleyball, cross country, boys' and girls' basketball, wrestling, baseball, and track and field. Annual city championship tournaments are held for basketball and track and field. Contact your child's school for information on the specific programs offered.

Physical Examination and Liability Waiver Forms

More information for middle school athletics:

Questions? Contact Mark Herman
Email: hermanm@cpsboe.k12.oh.us

High Schools

CPS offers a wide variety of athletic programs at high schools for both boys and girls. Programs range from traditional sports such as football and baseball to the non-traditional sports such as fencing and bowling.

CPS schools belong to the Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference (CMAC), the Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC) and the Miami Valley Conference (MVC). Teams compete for both team and individual honors in league-sponsored interscholastic athletic competitions throughout the fall, winter and spring sports seasons.

Physical Evaluation Forms (OHSAA Preparticipation) and Liability Waiver Forms

Information about specific programs at each school is available from the school's Athletic Director.

More information on high school athletics:

FinalForms

FinalForms has partnered with CPS to provide online form and data management for Athletics. FinalForms allows parents and students to sign athletic participation forms, saves data from year-to-year, and pre-populates information.

Athletics Internship Program

Cincinnati Public Schools is seeking college students interested in intern positions to assist in daily operations within CPS' Athletic Department. College students who are passionate about sports business, marketing and high school athletics and want opportunities to build and expand skills in the sports-administration field may apply online at the link below. This internship offers the unique experience of working directly with CPS' Athletics Manager and the Athletic Directors at our 14 high schools.

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