By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Library News Books by the Banks The 19th annual Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regional Book Festival returns Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Downtown Main Library. The festival, which is free and open to the public, features national, regional and local authors and... Continue Reading →
Indian Hill student leaders expand career exploration at the middle school
IHEXP Student Advisory Board members help younger Braves discover interests and prepare for future opportunities It’s a uniquely Indian Hill story of Braves mentoring Braves. Indian Hill Experienceships (IHEXP) Student Advisory Board leaders Jane Holbrook, Eli Castenson, and Aarya Davit are helping Indian Hill Middle School (IHMS) students explore career possibilities before entering high school.... Continue Reading →
My Sidekick and Me: Potty Training Your Puppy
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC Potty training a puppy can feel very tedious at times. I get it. Adjusting your life to ensure excellent management and teaching can be a lot. And what about those times when you think you are doing everything right, but moments after coming inside, after emptying his bladder,... Continue Reading →
A Conversation with Illustrator Will Hillenbrand
By Chris Weber Editor’s Note: Our longtime contributor, Chris Weber of The Bookshelf in Madeira, had a chance to sit downwith illustrator Will Hillenbrand. Please enjoy this special Q&A! Weber: I’m sure everyone asks you why you became an illustrator, and I know that you drew as a young child because you were dyslexic and... Continue Reading →
Hyde Park Resident Lives Life in the Fast Lane
By Robin Gee Faye Kilpatrick is not old enough to drive yet but she knows what it’s like to drive a bit fast and furious. This year and last, she competed in the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby, the local section of the All American Soap Box Derby. She came in fourth in both years with... Continue Reading →
Cincinnati Tennis Foundation Breaks Ground on $10 Million First Serve Tennis and Education Center in Norwood
The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation, in partnership with Neyer Properties, today broke ground on the First Serve Tennis and Education Center, a $10 million year-round campus in Norwood made possible by a transformative partnership with First Serve Community Fund, the center’s cornerstone naming rights partner. First Serve Community Fund has committed to the project, the largest... Continue Reading →
Indian Hill High School Principal Leads Through Listening
By Sylvie Gumlaw, Contributor Indian Hill School District welcomed a new high school principal in the fall of 2024: Mr. Andrew (Andy) Gruber. At his two-year mark, he reflects on his past academic positions, educational philosophy and shares his unique vision for our nationally ranked high school. Before joining Indian Hill, Mr. Gruber worked across... Continue Reading →
Guest Column: Rooted to Grow-Indian Hill Primary School, Where Dreams Take Root
By Indian Hill Superintendent Dr. Melissa Stewart When we talk about preparing students for the future, it is easy to picture a high school graduate taking that next step into college, a career or service. But that preparation begins much earlier. It begins with a young Brave asking a question, discovering a favorite book, working... Continue Reading →
The Art of Falling: What the Trees Teach Us About Letting Go
By Anna Ferguson As the season turns, nature offers us a timeless lesson in letting go. Look outside: the leaves don’t cling frantically to the branches, terrified of what happens when they hit the ground. They don't bargain with the wind or resist the pull of gravity. Instead, they soften, change color, surrender to the... Continue Reading →
Indian Hill welcomes Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Timothy Kremchek for Leadership Summit on the Hill
Class of 1977 graduate shares lessons in vision, resilience and purpose with Indian Hill High School students The Indian Hill School District welcomed Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Timothy Kremchek, Indian Hill High School Class of 1977, back to campus as a featured guest in the Leadership Summit on the Hill Speaker Series on Friday, October 16.... Continue Reading →
