Frances Russ

Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Emancipation Day—is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19th commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Today, Columbus City Hall will be illuminated red, black, and green – the colors of the Pan-African flag!

CelebrateONE supports Fathers too! It takes all of us -- including fathers -- to ensure that all babies see their first birthdays and beyond. We've dedicated space on our website specifically to new & soon to be Dads, find it & more information here: l8r.it/kNDT

Schools are where dreams come alive and I am honored to be recognized for my work to ensure students feel valued and respected in the classroom. I look forward to representing students and teachers across the country as the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. @CCSSO @OHEducation

CPS is spotlighting our great high schools! This week, Taft Senators became DIII State Champions! Watch this video to learn more about the programs, career paths and college partnerships that exist at Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School! fal.cn/3nbki

District athletics manager, Josh Hardin, is receiving the @Swoada1 Jim Rolfes Professional Development Award! Jabreel Moton, athletic director at @ItsBlue_AllDay, is receiving SWOADA/ @ohioiaaa Athletic Director of the Year! Congratulations! Read more: fal.cn/3nbqH

TA-FT!!! @TaftNation

See CPS' top athletes at our basketball All-Star Showcase, hosted in partnership w/ @uofcincy! 🏀 Noon - 7 p.m., March 26: Fifth Third Arena. Also check out the College & Career Opportunity Fair hosted by @uc_cech! Tickets benefit CPS Project Connect: fal.cn/3n30u

It's game day! Taft Senators vs. Cle. Hts. Lutheran East at 2 p.m. 🏀 Find ticketing, parking and streaming information here: fal.cn/3n2Tn

Thank you to @iamcpsathletics for surprising me in class with this award. I am very thankful for being Athlete of the month and shout to @SpencerWolfpack for nominating me! #Pack

The Clark Family will be having a balloon release tomorrow and have invited all members of the Western Hills Community. We hope to see you all there as we celebrate Sha’Niya’s life ❤️

Today is National Vaccination Day, when we observe the life-saving role of vaccines. Do you need your COVID-19 vaccine or booster? Visit our free event, in partnership with @CincyChildrens, at Winton Hills Academy on March 24. Find more info at fal.cn/3mZ4M

The Cincinnati Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting is today at 4:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to watch. To tune in, visit fal.cn/3mYA5

Best of luck to Walnut Hills' Nevaeh Williams at today's State Girls Bowling Championships in Columbus! @walnutathletics

We're getting ready to introduce Superintendent Iranetta Wright at our Community Welcome at John P Parker School.

Excited to welcome Iranetta Wright, the next CPS superintendent today! Great student musicians at John P Parker!! ⁦@IamCPS⁩

This past weekend, the Walnut Hills High School FTC Robotics Team — The NUTS! — competed virtually in the Ohio FTC Robotics Championships. The NUTS! were awarded The Inspire Award. They g to the World Championships in April! Congratulations!

The March 11 Summer Scholars registration deadline is coming up! All CPS schools will offer fun and enriching programs to all CPS students from June 1 - 28! Learn more: fal.cn/3mN4j

Thanks to the persistence of 2 teens raising $15,000, LEAP Academy now has a new library with 2,000 books available for its 400 students.

Tonight, the Board updated CPS’ mask policy and effective immediately masks will be optional for CPS students and staff. Those who wish to continue to wear a mask are supported and encouraged to do so! Learn more here: fal.cn/3mK7d

Taft Wins !!!!!