Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) is celebrating the power of books, community and teamwork through its 2026–27 signature book Thank You, School by beloved local author, Louise Borden. Each year, QCBB selects a signature book and theme to help teachers build a culture of reading and connection in their schools. Thank You, School offersan opportunity... Continue Reading →
Carving Out Community Connections
By Mary Casey-Sturk Cincinnati has an amazing arts community with multiple art centers where residents can explore galleries, attend programs, learn a new hobby and even catch a play. This is part of what makes the area a great place to live-access to the arts in all shapes and forms. Community-based arts centers are the... Continue Reading →
Indian Hill School District Leadership Summit on The Hill welcomes home Dr. Tim Kremchek on October 16
Event is free and open to the public. The Indian Hill School District will welcome distinguished alumnus Dr. Timothy Kremchek, Indian Hill High School Class of 1977, as the featured speaker for the sixth installment of Leadership Summit on The Hill on Friday, October 16. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine,... Continue Reading →
Kindling a Fire: “Happy Birthday, Country Day!”
By Cincinnati Country Day Head of School Rob Zimmerman ‘98 It’s official: Cincinnati Country Day School is 100 years old!On September 28, 1926, Country Day opened its doors to its first students – all 50 of them. On that day 100 years ago, there was no sprawling 60-acre campus, no makerspace, no Lower School House... Continue Reading →
Dr. Stewart’s Neighborhood: Meet the Braves Behind the Experience
By Dr. Melissa Stewart, Superintendent There is something special about a neighborhood. A great neighborhood is more than buildings and streets. It is people. People with different talents, different responsibilities, and different ways of contributing…all working together to create a place where others feel known. That idea is the inspiration behind a new series: Dr.... Continue Reading →
Cincinnati psychiatrists launch mental health podcast
Indian Hill husband-and-wife psychiatrists Tracey Skale, MD, and Paul E. Keck Jr., MD, have launched a new podcast focused on mental health, wellness and navigating health care. The couple also formerly lived in Hyde Park. “Docs Tracey and Paul Discuss It All,” part of their new TMBO: Two Minds Better Than One platform, launched on... Continue Reading →
Fall Reads: A Time for Reflection
By Chris Weber Every family has secrets, some big and some small. In many families, mental illness has always been there. Whether it is just being “eccentric” or full-blown psychosis, any mental illness impacts everyone in the family. Brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, aunts, and uncles, everyone has a cross to bear. The two books I... Continue Reading →
Cincinnati Bengals and Queen City Book Bank Partner to Put More Books into the Hands of Cincinnati Kids
The Cincinnati Bengals and Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) teamed up to help put more books into the hands of Greater Cincinnati children, bringing together the power of community, literacy and football to create opportunities for young readers. As part of the partnership, members of the Cincinnati Bengals visited Hays-Porter Elementary School to deliver books... Continue Reading →
13 Seven Hills Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
School sets new record with 24 students recognized as Semifinalists and Commended Students Thirteen students from The Seven Hills School have been named Semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program, representing nearly 15% of the school’s graduating class. Eleven additional Seven Hills students were named Commended Students, bringing the total number of students... Continue Reading →
My Sidekick and Me: Using Awesome to Build Awesomeness
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC The opportunity to play with another dog, to go for a walk, or to jump in a pool. These activities can be big distractions when it comes to your dog doing what you want…OR, these activities can be an asset to you in teaching behaviors. The Premack... Continue Reading →
