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Questions About New Magnet School Application Process? CPS Holding Informational Meetings

Provided by Cincinnati Public Schools

Cincinnati Public Schools is holding a series of informational meetings about its new magnet school lottery system.

The first of five meetings is Wednesday night.

Last month the district announced it was suspending the camp-out systemfor a year in favor of a lottery.

Beginning October 24 parents can fill out online applications for coveted magnet school slots for the 2016-2017 school year and students will be chosen at random.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m. —CPS Education Center, Banquet Room, 2651 Burnet Avenue (45219)
  • Thursday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. — Walnut Hills High School, auditorium, 3250 Victory Parkway (45207)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m. — Sheakley Boys & Girls Clubs (Price Hill), 4100 Glenway Avenue (45205)
  • Thursday, Sept. 17 , 6 p.m. — Woodward Career Technical High School, 7005 Reading Road (45237)
  • Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. — Price Hill Recreation Center, 959 Hawthorne Avenue (45205)
  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. — CPS Education Center, Banquet Room, 2651 Burnet Avenue (45219)

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