Cincinnati Public Schools is expanding two programs aimed at making sure all CPS students have computers and internet access to do school work at home for the 2020–21 school year.
CPS' preschool students, kindergarteners and first-graders will receive iPads starting August 24. The device distribution program began in July originally with iPads and laptops for students in grades 2–12, while plans were worked out to provide iPads to the youngest students.
And, the Connect Our Students program with Cincinnati Bell to provide free internet in homes, which began in July for students in five schools, is being expanded faster than expected to include all CPS schools. CPS will begin contacting all CPS families starting August 3 through email and phone calls to provide instructions on signing up for the program.
The take-home iPads and laptops, and free internet, are for students to do schoolwork at home. Every CPS student is eligible for the free home internet, but it is a limited service with federal Child Internet Protection Act restrictions in place and a download speed of 20 Mbps or 5Mbps depending on the home's wiring.
Students in grades 2–12 are receiving laptops, with preschoolers through first-graders receiving iPads. The devices are on loan and must be returned at the end of the school year.
CPS has enough computers available for all students. All students in grades 2–12 are encouraged to pick up CPS-provided devices. Students will not be permitted to bring personal computers to school.
CPS-provided devices have Microsoft Office installed, which students will need to do school work, and child-protection firewalls.
Device Distribution — July 6 through August 31, 2020
Starting July 6, students will pick up devices at the front lobby entrances of their schools on specific distribution days between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Note: August pickup dates for select elementary schools have changed. Be sure to check the list below for your school's pickup date.
When you arrive, pull into the school's front driveway, and a CPS technician will give instructions. Parents may pick up devices without the student present.
Please note: Devices must be picked up at the school the student will attend for 2020–21.
Families can arrange for a family member or friend to pick up the device. The student's name and date of birth is required.
Make-up days will be held each week by invitation only for students who did not pick up devices on the assigned day. Students will be invited via robo calls.
Note: Health and safety guidelines from CPS and the Ohio Department of Health will be followed at distribution sites. Face masks must be worn, and social-distancing guidelines must be followed — standing or sitting a minimum of six-feet apart.
High School Device Distribution Make-up Day
Friday, August 21 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)
- Western Hills University High School
- Aiken High School
- Woodward High School
- SCPA
- Withrow University High School
- Dater High School
- Walnut Hills High School
- Hughes STEM High School
Distribution By-school, By-date Chat
|
School Name |
Scheduled Distribution |
|---|---|
|
Spencer Center |
July 6–7 |
|
James N. Gamble Montessori High School |
July 6–7 |
|
Riverview East Academy |
July 6–7 and Friday, July 17 |
|
Oyler School |
July 6–7 and Friday, July 17 |
|
Taft IT High School |
July 8–10 |
|
Clark Montessori School |
July 8–10 |
|
Virtual High School |
July 8–10 |
|
Shroder High School |
July 8–10 |
|
Gilbert A. Dater High School |
July 13–17 |
|
Woodward Career Technical High School |
July 14–17 |
|
Hughes STEM High School |
July 14–17 |
|
Western Hills University High School |
July 14–17 |
|
Aiken High School |
July 20–23 |
|
School for Creative & Performing Arts |
July 20–23 |
|
Withrow University High School |
|
|
Walnut Hills High School |
July 20–31 |
|
Mt. Airy School |
July 27–28 |
|
Hartwell School |
July 27–28 |
|
Mt. Washington School |
July 27–28 |
|
Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies |
July 29–30 |
|
South Avondale School |
July 29–30 |
|
College Hill Fundamental Academy |
July 29–30 |
|
Westwood School |
August 3–4 |
|
Roll Hill Academy |
August 3–4 |
|
Roselawn Condon School |
August 3–4 |
|
North Avondale Montessori School |
August 3–4 |
|
Kilgour School |
August 3–4 |
|
Winton Hills Academy |
August 3–4 |
|
John P. Parker School |
August 5–6 |
|
Hyde Park School |
August 5–6 |
|
Carson School |
August 5–6 |
|
Academy of World Languages |
August 5–6 |
|
Rockdale Academy |
August 5–6 |
|
Frederick Douglass School |
August 5–6 |
|
Pleasant Hill Academy |
August 10–11 |
|
Parker Woods Montessori School |
August 10–11 |
|
Covedale School |
August 10–11 |
|
Midway School |
August 10–11 |
|
Taft Elementary School |
August 10–11 |
|
Evanston Academy |
August 10–11 |
|
Rees E. Price Academy |
August 12–13 |
|
Cheviot School |
August 12–13 |
|
Sands Montessori School |
August 12–13 |
|
Ethel M. Taylor Academy |
August 12–13 |
|
Woodford Academy |
August 12–13 |
|
Chase School |
August 12–13 |
|
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School |
August 17–18 |
|
Hays–Porter School |
August 17–18 |
|
Dater Montessori School |
August 17–18 |
|
Fairview–Clifton German Language School |
August 17–18 |
|
Clifton Area Neighborhood School |
August 17–18 |
|
Bond Hill Academy |
August 17–18 |
|
LEAP Academy |
August 17–18 |
|
Silverton Elementary School |
August 19–20 |
|
Sayler Park School |
August 19–20 |
|
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy |
August 19–20 |
|
Roberts Academy |
August 19–20 |
|
Gamble Montessori Elementary School |
August 19–20 |