Frequently Asked Questions

1.  How is recess handled on bad weather days?

When the “Feels Like” temperature (www.weather.com) is below 28 degrees F, there will be no outside recess.  If there is active precipitation at the time of a grade level’s scheduled recess, it will be considered an “In Day.” On clear days when the “Feels Like” temperature is 28 degrees F or above, students will go outside for recess.  Please make sure your child is dressed warmly; gloves, hats and appropriate footwear are required. Please clearly label all personal items.

2.   How do we know if school has been closed due to bad weather?

Cincinnati Public schools rarely close for weather. Should there be a closing or a yellow bus delay, families will receive a robocall and updates will be posted at www.cps-k12.org. Please do not call the school to ask about delays/closings.  

A (2) hour Yellow bus delay means that any students who ride a yellow bus to school will be picked up at their bus stop 2 hours later than their normal time.  All other students who do not ride a yellow bus to school, are encouraged to arrive at school on time.

Pre-school will not be canceled if there is a (2) hour yellow bus delay.

Please do not call the school to ask about delays/closings.

3.   What if my student forgets his/her homework or lunch?

If you’d like to bring in a forgotten lunch or homework, stop in the office and staff will deliver it to your child. In order to protect the learning environment, parents are not permitted to deliver homework or lunches to classrooms.  

4.   Is there a Lost & Found at school?

Lost and Found is located in the cafetorium by the stage.  Please check there if your child has lost something. Small, valuable items such as eye glasses, cell phones, wallets, jewelry, etc., are turned in to the office and can be claimed there.  All lost and found items are discarded at winter break, spring break and at the end of the school year.  Please remember to label all of your child’s personal items.

5.   How do I sign my 6th grade student up for High School?

As of January 2023, signing up for High School is an online process. Online registration can be found at www.cps-k12.org and click Register to Enroll on the front page of the website. Please note: You will need your student’s most recent report card; please keep your student’s 2nd Quarter report card. The office will not be able to print your student’s report card until all fees have been paid.