Cincinnati Public Schools, other districts head back to class

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Public Schools returned to class Thursday.

This is the largest school district in Greater Cincinnati and the second-largest one in the state of Ohio.

The district serves 36,000 preschool through 12th-grade students in 65 schools across 91 miles.

“It’s really exciting,” CPS Superintendent Iranetta Wright said of the first day back. “One of my most favorite things to do is to be in classrooms to interact with students, engage with staff on their first day back. It’s an exciting time.”

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge and her entire command staff were at multiple schools Thursday to welcome back students and teachers.

Cincinnati Public Schools is just one of many districts starting this week.

Greater Cincinnati’s second-largest school district, Lakota Local Schools in Butler County, began its new academic year with a staggered start Wednesday that continues Thursday.

This year, there are 17,400 students in 23 schools across 63 square miles in West Chester and Liberty townships.

Students with last names M-Z reported on Wednesday, while students with last names A-L are reporting Thursday.

All students in grades 1-12 will attend school on Friday.

Phase-in days for kindergartners will continue for two additional days on Friday and Monday with half of each kindergarten class reporting each day.

Kindergarten students will not report on Tuesday, and then all kindergarten students will attend class on Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Other school districts heading back to class Thursday include:

• The third-largest school district in Kentucky, Boone County Schools
• Mason City School District, serving students in Mason and Deerfield Township.
• Forest Hills Local School District in Anderson Township and Newtown

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