Indian Hill Middle School Newsletter | September 1, 2023
Weekly Video Celebration
7th Grade Latin!

Today, we have a student interview Mr. Fries to learn more about what happens in 7th Grade Latin.

Important Dates
  • September 4: No School - Labor Day
  • September 6-7: MAP Testing (All Grades)
  • September 7: 6th Grade Picture Day (ID#EVTJPH4PK): 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
  • September 8: Party in the Middle sponsored by PTO
Bulletin Board
You're invited! #IHMServes on Saturday, September 30th

All IHMS staff, students, and families are invited to join us in a first ever #IHMServes event on September 30. We'll be meeting at Matthew 25 Ministries to serve together from 9-11 a.m. Anyone is welcome! Just RSVP here so we can let M25M know how many to expect!
Parent Canvas Guide

Not sure how to link your parent Canvas account to your child's? Use this guide for step-by-step instructions!
Party in the Middle - September 8 - A Message from PTO

It's time for PARTY in The Middle! 

It's a great time for our middle school kids to come together, have fun and root on our Braves football team as they play Mariemont.

Join us at the Home of the Braves on Friday September 8, from 5-7 p.m. 
Tickets are $15/kid.

Here are different ways to purchase your child's ticket:
A) Online- preferred way! Go to www.ihpto.org

Log into and UPDATE your PTO account. If you do not have an account, it's very easy (and free) to create an account. Your account will keep you updated on all kinds of school related information. (Pay the membership fee $45 and get access to our online directory as well) 
Once you are logged in, simply go to "My account" and "My forms" and click on the PITM event. Then go to "Shopping Cart" on top of the page to check out! 

B) Use the "Membership Toolkit" app on your smartphone! The triple bar ≡  My account/My forms.

C) Bring a check made out to Indian Hill PTO in the amount of $15

D) Bring cash to the door! 

Every student who has purchased a ticket will be on our list. We will have tables set out by grade level for each student to sign in. They DO NOT need to have a physical ticket or print out a ticket confirmation - we have their name if they bought a ticket.
Once signed in, every student who purchased a PITM ticket will get a WRISTBAND- that wristband is their ticket to the 7 p.m. football game too!

We will have pizza for dinner and snacks (allergy friendly, too).

We have planned a lot of great prizes, games, music, dancing, crafts and more! 
BRAVES Spirit wear is encouraged!

BUT we need all the parent help we can get!

You can volunteer or donate snacks and gift cards for Bingo prizes. 

Please click the link to view opportunities!

Reminder, PTO is NOT chaperoning the football game. Our event is from 5-7 p.m., but we do hope students use their tickets and join their families for the 7 p.m. game.

With Gratitude, 

Your IH MS PTO 
and PITM Chairs 
Jessica Levine & Kacey Farrell
Scheduled Picture Day(s)

Picture Day Date for 6th Grade Students:
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
End Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Cafeteria at Elementary School

6th Grade Picture Day Id#EVTJPH4PK
7th and 8th Grade Picture Day Id#EVT88JSXN

Picture Retake Day is October 19!
Final Forms
We use FinalForms for academic, medical and athletic information. Your electronic signature is required each year to confirm your important information is up to date. Both students and parents must be read and digitally accept each form listed as soon as possible.

2023 - 24 Transportation Schedules and Bus Information
For Indian Hill Transportation Frequently asked questions, please Click Here!
Stopfinder is the all-in-one, easy-to-use app for viewing and sharing your student’s transportation schedule. To learn more about the app

Please call the Transportation
Department to request a Stopfinder invitation. 513.272.4531

If you have not requested bus transportation for 23-24, you can fill out the form Click Here!
District Support Organizations
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Quick Links
Our Team
Lauren Gentene, Principal
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
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

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