On Friday, April 21, 2023, the Cheviot School hosted its first ever Naturalization Ceremony, recognizing 61 community members from 30 countries as citizens of the United States. The event was led by the Honorable Karen L. Litkovitz, United States District Court Judge, who spoke to the audience and welcomed them to the United States. In … Continue reading Cheviot Elementary Students Welcome New Citizens
Charley Frank, of the Reds Community Fund, presents new uniforms to the baseball team at Shroder High School. On Monday, April 10, 2023, the Reds Community Fund presented brand new uniforms to the baseball team at Shroder High School. Reds mascot Gapper was in attendance as well, to energize the audience and present the jerseys … Continue reading Reds Community Fund Presents New Baseball Uniforms to Shroder
1) The age-old Cincinnati question: where did you go to school? I graduated from Walnut Hills High School in 1983. I earned my bachelor’s degree in political economy with a history focus from the Murphy Institute of political economy at Tulane University. It is basically a Philosophy, History Economics, and Political Science degree all wrapped … Continue reading Q&A With Alex Stillpass of the ABC Board of Trustees
As the dust settles on the inaugural season of the Western Hills High School’s gymnastics team, it’s time to reflect on the impact it had on the school and its students. The launch of the gymnastics program was a significant milestone for the school, and its success exceeded all expectations. The gymnastics team was the … Continue reading Western Hills Makes History With First Varsity Gymnastics Team at CPS
2022 CPS All-Star Basketball Showcase (photo credit: Cincinnati Public Schools) Athletes From All 14 CPS High Schools Receive Recognition On Saturday, March 25, 2023, the 2nd Annual CPS All-Star Basketball Showcase will return, taking place at Woodward High School. After a successful inaugural event, Cincinnati Public Schools, the University of Cincinnati, and Activities Beyond the … Continue reading CPS Basketball All-Star Showcase Set to Return in 2023
Baseball and softball season are fast approaching, and students are picking up their bats and dusting off their mitts for try outs. In Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), students can be especially grateful to a local powerhouse for stepping up to the plate to deliver equitable support for diamond sports districtwide. Through Activities Beyond the Classroom … Continue reading Cincinnati Reds Community Fund Steps Up to the Plate
On November 11, Activities Beyond the Classroom hosted a soccer invitational for the many students participating in its elementary programming. Of the approximately 500 students involved in the program, 327 students from 19 CPS elementary schools were able to leave their desks for the school day to engage in a full day of soccer activities. Students … Continue reading Soccer Successes: ABC Hosts 300+ Students During Invitational
The Cincinnati Public School (CPS) International Jazz Festival, hosted by Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC), will return to Cincinnati on May 6, 2023, at the Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts. Acclaimed jazz artist and educator Joan Chamorro will again take the main stage at this event, and this time he will be accompanied by … Continue reading International Jazz Returns to Cincinnati
ABC’s Sally Grimes Invited to Speak on “Women In Sports” Panel at the University of Cincinnati On Saturday, January 28, 2023, the University of Cincinnati celebrated National Girls & Women In Sports Day at Fifth Third Arena, before their women’s basketball team competed against Wichita State. UC Athletics honored the occasion by hosting a “Women … Continue reading Leveling the Playing Field: ABC on Panel for National Girls & Women In Sports Day
Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC) added two new members to their Board of Directors, expanding its reach into the Cincinnati arts and athletics communities. The new board members include Sydney Fine, Senior Director of Impact at ArtWorks, and Alexandra Simons, Director of Community Engagement at the Cincinnati Bengals. Both are long-time allies and friends of … Continue reading ABC Welcomes New Members to the Board
