| Hats off to the Sponsors Who Joined us in Celebrating Dr. O'dell Owens and Project GRAD Cincinnati The Project GRAD Cincinnati Founders Award Ceremony on November 30, 2009, was sponsored by the following businesses or individuals: US Bank, KnowledgeWorks Foundation, Penny Friedman, Gates and Kathy Smith, QRC Associates, Melody Sawyer Richardson, Joseph Auto Group, Law Firm of Kamine and Schilling, Patricia Stewart-Adams, Powers Agency and Georgine Wolohan. Project GRAD Cincinnati sincerely appreciates the sponsorships that were given by these individuals or businesses. Robert Taft Information Technology High School named School of Promise Robert Taft Information Technology High School was designated a School of Promise by Ohio for performance on state tests and a high percentage of impoverished students. Among the selection criteria: at least 40 percent of students are from low-income families; at least 75 percent pass state tests in reading or math. High schools must have an 85 percent graduation rate or better. Schools much meet federal and state goals for academic progress. Western Hills University Students Debate Politics; Conduct Research Two juniors at Western Hills University High School - Jamal Cooper and Amanda Kennedy - represented their peers at the Youth and City Government conference. Click here for more details. Robert A Taft Information Technology High School Wins Sportsmanship Award Taft Information Technology High school receives the 2008-09 Harold A. Meyer Award for Sportsmanship. Click here to read more.  31 New Scholars in 2009 Project GRAD Cincinnati recognized 31 graduating seniors in the Class of 2009 at our fourth annual scholars’ reception on May 15th. With a $1000 annual Project GRAD college scholarship for each student, this class can receive up to $200,500 by the end of the students’ college careers at the institutions of their choice. Students and their parents are promised the $1000 scholarships when they sign the Project GRAD pledge in their 9th grade year at Western Hills University High School. The promise states that the scholarship is available if the student maintained strong school attendance, attended at least two summer programs to increase their academic skills and preparation for college, and carried at least a 2.5 GPA in high school. For many students, knowing that the Project GRAD college scholarship is promised to them for their achievement provides hope. In addition, Project GRAD staff members work closely with students to make sure that they have the academic and social support to maintain grades, stay in school, and complete the often overwhelming college application process. Western Hills University High School Graduate Robert Golsby Started Late But Caught Up Quickly Project GRAD Cincinnati student Robert Golsby graduated fifth in his class of 108, with a weighted 4.35 GPA, even though the facts that kept him at home during his freshman year never went away. He will be attending the University of Cincinnati this fall majoring in chemical engineering. Click here to read more. Western Hills University High School Students Walk to Fight Multiple Sclerosis Thirty students from Western Hills University High School participated in the MS Walk at Sawyer Point to help fight multiple sclerosis (MS). For more information click here. Robert A Taft Information Technology High School sponsored a male student empowerment program called C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Robert A Taft Information Technology High School sponsored a male student empowerment program called, C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (Connecting, Hands-on experiences, Opportunities, INformation & Knowledge, Connections, and Empowerment is Success!) on April 1, 2009. For more information click here. Ethel M. Taylor Academy Students Get Active in the Community A select group of students at Ethel M. Taylor Academy in grades 3-6 have been selected as the first members of the Junior Community Action Committee, an organization sponsored by Union Savings Bank that exposes students to volunteerism. To read the entire article click here. Western Hills University High School Selected as School That Works The US Department of Education made a site visit to Western Hills University High School as an example of a school that is "Doing What Works." To read more on this, please click here. Four Robert A Taft Information Technology High School Seniors sign for Athletic Scholarships Click here to read the Press release. Western Hills University Students Say "Yes We Can to President Obama The students of Western Hills University High School created a "Yes We Can" flag to honor President Barack Obama. Click here to read the entire story. Ethel M. Taylor Academy, Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School, Western Hills University High School and Others Receive Grants to Further Students' Understanding of American Art Several CPS Schools have received the We the People Picturing America(tm) grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Please click here for the entire article. Robert A Taft Information Technology High School Parnters with Hewlett Packard for a Pilot Program Robert A. Taft IT High School is partnering with Hewlett Packard, Inc to begin a pilot Junior Achievement Program at the school beginning April, 2009. The focus is "Careers with a Purpose." Taft is excited to have HP professional work with and mentor their students in this manner. Local DJ Gives Roll Hill Students a Lesson in Music History The 5th and 6th grade students at Roll Hill Academy learned about the origins of today's most popular music genres when local DJ Casual T stopped by Mr. Bjorn Knudsen's music class. Click here for more information. Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School Named School of Promise Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School has been named Schools of Promise by the Ohio Department of Education for exceeding high standards of achievement during the 2007-08 school year. Please click here for entire article. Western Hills University Students Earn First Place in Holiday Decorating Contest Phillip M., an 11th grader and budding artist at Western Hills University High School, led a team of fellow students to another first-place prize the the "Holiday on the Hill" window painting contest, which has been a favorite in the Price Hill community for years. Click here for the entire article. Exxon/Mobil Gives Schools a Small Boost The Exxon/Mobil Educational Alliance has provided $500 mini-grants to dozens of Cincinnati Public Schools, including Western Hills University High School to support academic programs. Click here for entire article. Ethel M. Taylor Academy Helps Match Parents with Jobs More than 50 people came out to the Ethel M. Taylor Academy in search of their next job. Click here for the entire article. Taylor Academy Students Inducted into National Honors Society Ethel M. Taylor Academy recently inducted several 7th and 8th grade students into the National Honors Society for the 2008-09 school year. Click here for the article. Taft IT Students Raise Money, Breast Cancer Awareness In October, students at R.A. Taft Information Technology High School worked hard to raise awareness about breast cancer. Read the entire article here. Western Hills University Student Shines at Chemistry Symposium Robert G., a senior at Western HIlls University High School gave an impressive presentation of his research, Gravimetric Analysis of Vapochromic Platinum (II) Salts," which he conducted while participating in the Project SEED program last summer. Click here for entire article. Bengals, American Heart Association Team Up to Fight Obesity The Cincinnati Bengals and the American Heart Association kicked off the "What Moves U Challenge" at Ethel M. Academy. Click here for more information. Taft IT Success Story Highlighted by Center for School Change The partnership between R.A. Taft Inforamtion Technology High School and Cincinnati Bell has garnered more national attention as the Center for School Change has featured a case study on the partnership's success on its Web site. Click here for entire article. Anthony Smith of Taft IT High School Invited to Present at Student Discipline Conference Mr. Smith, principal at R.A. Taft Information Technology High School was invited to present at the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators' Student Discipline Conference in Columbus on October 9, 2008. Please click here for this article. Project Nehemiah to Recognize CPS Teachers and Staff Project Nehemia, a nonprofit outreach ministry of the Church of the Living God in Avondale, will honor five CPS teachers and staff members with its 2008 Salute to Excellence in Education Awards. Click here for the article. 2008 Project GRAD Cincinnati Annual Report Click here to read the 2008 Project GRAD Cincinnati Annual Report. Project Yoga is working with students in Ethel M. Taylor Academy, Hays-Porter K-8 School, Roll Hill Academy, and Western Hills University High School. Project Yoga is a non-profit organization created to serve inner city schools of Cincinnati the practices of Yoga that foster self realization, greater awareness and heighten potential. Volunteers teach breathing, meditation, visualization, and physical postures to strengthen physical health, mental clarity and spiritual well being. Project Yoga is meant to bridge communities together in service to raise and heighten opportunities. Welcome to Dr. Sean McCauley - Principal at Taylor Academy Dr. McCauley has been working in the Cincinnati Public School system for the last 18 years. He began his teaching in the early 90’s at Millvale elementary. He entered the Assistant Principal training program and interned at John Parker and Westwood Elementary. The last six years he was assistant principal at College Hill Fundamental Academy. Click here for the entire article.
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School "Where success is embraced and expected." Project GRAD Cincinnati welcomes Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School as the newest addition to the GRAD family. Students who will be graduating from Taft High School in 2012 will be eligible for the Project GRAD Cincinnati Scholarship. Below are some highlights of the new Project GRAD Cincinnati high school. Click here for the entire article. | 
