Fourteen athletes & coaches will be recognized for their accomplishments Cincinnati, Ohio (September 5, 2023) – Fourteen outstanding Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) alumni and coaches will be inducted into the CPS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Their accomplishments span a variety of sports including cross country, football, basketball, baseball, tennis and swimming. This … Continue reading CPS & ABC Announce Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023
All children deserve school systems where they can thrive. That’s why Activities Beyond the Classroom is proud to partner with School Board School, an organization dedicated to the training and education of future Board of Education candidates, to cohost Advocate for Education Day! Registration is open NOW! At the start of the school year, and … Continue reading Register now for Advocate for Education Day!
Foster care can be a very destabilizing and disruptive experience for children of all ages. According to a study conducted by the American Institutes for Research, students in foster care experience higher rates of educational disruptions and lower academic achievement compared to their peers.Extracurricular programming can help mitigate these challenges by offering adaptable learning platforms that … Continue reading KISR Programs Run Throughout the Summer
All photos taken by Melissa Kyrlach. On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts came alive with the soulful melodies of jazz, as the Cincinnati Public Schools International Jazz Festival, presented by Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC), unfolded its magical celebration of music, friendship, and cultural exchange. Bringing together 110 talented … Continue reading International Jazz Cooperation Day in Cincinnati
Adopt A Class Executive Director, Sonya Fultz, presents Heather England with the award for the Resource Coordinator of the Year We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on an exceptional individual who has made an incredible impact on the lives of students at Rockdale Academy. Heather England, ABC’s Resource Coordinator placed at Rockdale Academy, has … Continue reading ABC’s Heather England is Named RC of the Year By Adopt A Class
On June 17, 2023, ABC proudly attended the ribbon cutting for the new Cleveland Parker III field at the Avondale Recreation Center. We found ourselves in great company and were joined in celebration of the event by such luminaries as Mayor Aftab Pureval, Congressman Greg Landsman, and Cincinnati Reds COO & President Phil Castellini- and of course, Red’s mascot Mr. Red Legs himself.
On Saturday, May 20th, the city of Silverton hosted a Color Fun Run at Ralph Ficke Park. During this event, individuals raced throughout a course in Silverton, while spectators attempted to squirt paint and hoist colored powder packets on the runners. Two races were held; a one-mile race for children under the age of 13, … Continue reading Silverton Hosts Color Fun Run
Finishing a Successful School Year with Student Showcases Many students in the Cincinnati area have nowhere to go at the end of the school day. The majority of afterschool programs that are available to students are fee-based. For families experiencing financial hardships, this limits the availability and access for families that cannot afford the expense … Continue reading ABC Clubs & ABC Fine Arts Clubs Finish Successful School Year
As the school year comes to a close, we at ABC think it is important to take time to celebrate the goals and accomplishments of our young students. We also know the value of an all-day field trip, focusing on athletic skills, sportsmanship, and fun outside! We are grateful for another successful year of our … Continue reading ABC Hosts Spring Invitational for Elementary Soccer Program
Photo credit: Scott’s Driving Academy Six new drivers are soon to hit the road, and it’s all thanks to a pilot program out of Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC). The program, launched in spring of 2023, aims to provide drivers education to students who could not otherwise afford it. Drivers education is a critical life … Continue reading Behind the Wheel: ABC Launches Drivers Education Pilot Program
