Indian Hill Middle School Newsletter | February 16, 2024

Weekly Video Celebration

First Therapy Dog Visit to the MS


On Valentines Day we welcomed seven therapy dogs to visit with our students! The Village Green was filled with happy kiddos and waging tails!


CLICK HERE to hear the details from our counselor, Mrs. Braunscheidel.


Important Dates

  • February 15-16: NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
  • February 19: NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day
  • February 27: Indian Hill School District STEM Night at IHMS
  • March 1: Deadline to order Yearbooks
  • March 25-April 1: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

IHMS Announcements


A link to our IHMS Student Announcements has been added to the "Quick Links" section below. This information will be updated and shared with the students daily in Advisory. Whether it's a reminder about upcoming events or highlighting student achievements, you can now access it directly from the "Student Announcements" link below or

CLICK HERE.


Buy Your IHMS Yearbook


There is nothing like your school yearbook! Get your hands on this limited addition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come!

The deadline to order is March 1, 2024!



CLICK HERE to order.


Math Counts Competition


Congratulations to the following students who will be competing in the Chapter Competition on Saturday, February 24! Please join me in celebrating their achievements and encouraging them as we move into the next round of the MATHCOUNTS competitions series.  



Anup Gade 

Arhan Velayutham (Team)

Ben Zhang

Jonanthan McGrath

Lucas Hu (Team)

Matthew Mantarro

Medha Kothapalli

Owin Abeysinghe (Team)

Ozan Cericola

Ridisha Thawrani

Sachet Abeysinghe (Team)

Tugrul Karacula


All Mathletes in our club worked very hard and should all be very proud of themselves for every day that they put their best foot forward.

Car Rider Update


Hello Middle School Families,


These first weeks in our new school have been tremendous. We wanted to share some helpful information about car riders during arrival and dismissal.  


  • Although we have not received a solid date on the Drake Road water main break and long-term fix, we know it will be at least two weeks, possibly more, until both lanes are restored.  
  • The Rangers have advised everyone to give themselves extra time during arrival and dismissal.  
  • Additionally, we are working diligently to get students in the appropriate cars and help everyone exit the lot as safely and efficiently as possible. We could use your assistance in the afternoon.  
  • For those who arrive early, please pull all the way up the Middle School Gym Entrance until you reach the end of the sidewalk.  
  • Additionally, pull up to the car in front of you without leaving large gaps in the line.  
  • We have plenty of room to avoid backing up onto Drake Road if we use the entire car rider path.  
  • Backing up onto the road stops cars from exiting and slows all transportation during dismissal.  
  • Finally, if you need to sign a student out at anytime, please park in our lot and not in the car rider lane.


Thank you for your assistance as we implement new procedures.

Safety Announcement


Unless staying after for a school event or program, all students need to be picked up at 2:45 p.m. Construction crews are onsite starting at 3:30 p.m. Thank you!

New Drop Off/Lost & Found


We have two carts for lost and found and item drop offs in our main office. Please encourage your students to check out this area for any missing belongings!

Bravesline


Looking to update your Indian Hill Spirit wear selections? The brand new Bravesline store is open! You can shop all your favorite Braves items Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. You can access the Bravesline store through the foyer of the

Sue Harder Memorial Performing Arts Center.

You can also check out the online store using the link below.



Click Here to shop online!

Attendance Reminders



Parents are required to report all absences and tardies via the attendance line at 513-272-4700 before school starts each day. If your student needs to leave school early for ANY reason, send in a note to the office before school starts so he/she can get a pass that will permit the teacher to let him/her leave early. NEW: You will need to come into the office to pick up your student for early dismissal.


Reminder:  always bring a note from the doctor, dentist, etc. when returning from appointments, this will excuse the absence.

Thank you!


Important Message from Transportation


Until further notice, students will no longer be permitted to ride home on alternate busses unless absolutely necessary and preapproved by our Transportation Department. If you have questions or need further clarification, please contact a member of our Transportation Team at 513-272-4530.



Quick Links

Our Team

Lauren Gentene, Principal

Lauren.Gentene@ihsd.us 

Twitter: @IHMiddle

 

My #IHPromise - to learn from and serve our Brave community while keeping our students at the center of everything we do.

Drew Renner, Assistant Principal

Drew.Renner@ihsd.us 

Twitter: @IHMS_AP

 

My #IHPromise - to apply my full effort, while working alongside my team, to provide an exceptional middle school experience while encouraging students to be great people and great scholars.

IHMS Snapshot

Indian Hill Middle School

6855 Drake Road

Cincinnati, OH 45243


6th Grade Classes Begin: 7:50 a.m. at IHES

7th & 8th Grade Classes Begin: 8:00 a.m. at IHHS

Dismissal Grade 6: 2:35 p.m. at IHES

Dismissal Grades 7-8: 2:45 p.m. at IHHS


Phone: 513-272-4642

Fax: 513-272-4690

Attendance: 513-272-4700

School Safety: 513-272-4701

Transportation: 513-272-4531


We are a campus committed to kindness; click here to report an incident, and administrators will be notified.