Sycamore Community Schools
May 2019
20 Sycamore Students Earn Perfect ACT Score
We are so proud to announce that 20 Sycamore High School students have achieved perfect scores on the ACT Exam, the most in school history. Less than one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earn a 36. In addition, 33 students were just one point off from achieving a perfect score. See a full list of the students who achieved such a remarkable accomplishment.
Students Advance to International Science Fair
Senior Receives Full-Ride Dewine Scholarship
Junior Student Receives Rensselaer Medal
2019 Sycamore Distinguished Alumni
An Aviator alum who has dedicated his life to serving others has been named the 2019 Sycamore Distinguished Alumni.
Dr. Isidro “Izzy” Risma, Class of 1984, has spent the past two decades practicing medicine and inspiring future doctors to serve others. He was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” during his senior year. Click here to learn more about Dr. Risma. Dr. Risma will be honored at the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Reception on May 18. He will also speak at Sycamore High School's Commencement on May 19.
Distinguished Alumni Celebration
Saturday, May 18, 2019, 11:30 AM
Montgomery Inn- The Original, Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Celebrate Excellence Educator of the Year
Sycamore's 2018-2019 Celebrate Excellence Educator of the Year Pete Tanaka was recognized at the Hamilton County Education Foundation's annual Celebrate Excellence breakfast on May 3.
Mr. Tanaka has served Sycamore Junior High for more than two decades, teaching math in a unique and creative way that really engages students. Students consistently say he is the best teacher they have ever had. His enthusiasm for math and desire to help each individual student succeed, often mean putting in extra hours outside of the school day to help current and former students. A parent of one of his students put it best, “His goal always seems to be to get the most out of every student, no matter what effort is required."
Sycamore Treasurer Receives Top State Honors
Director of Student Services Receives State Recognition
New Athletic Director Joins Aves Athletics
Gov. DeWine Hosts Mental Health Roundtable
Last Chance To Take Mental Health Surveys
Sycamore Community Schools continues to engage with students, families, and staff about the growing social and emotional needs of our students and staff. The addition of our school-based therapists through Cincinnati Children’s Hospital was our first step in supporting those student needs. We are proud to announce that beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, every school will be staffed with a school-based therapist. Having a mental health partner allows access to treatment for the students who need it, with greater accessibility.
District administrators have initiated the process of developing a comprehensive strategic plan to identify the mental health needs of our students, families, and staff. We have engaged with 1N5, a local nonprofit organization is committed to stopping the stigma and starting the conversation by increasing awareness and education about mental health.
Students in grades 7-12 and families received voluntary survey developed by 1N5 and the district to drive our needs assessment during the week of April 29. While your participation is not mandatory, your honest and open feedback will be crucial in helping us move forward with the proper plans. All of your responses will be kept confidential. Staff also received a similar voluntary survey. Thank you for your responses!
Sycamore Receives Security Grant
Sycamore Community Schools has been awarded a $40,000 grant to enhance safety and security.
The district will receive a School Safety and Security Grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to continue upgrading our security camera system.
Currently, all of the district’s buildings are equipped with security cameras. The new system will give the district and local law enforcement better access control. The goal is to have all of the buildings upgraded before the 2019-2020 school year.
Class of 2019 Commencement
Please join us as we celebrate the commencement of the Sycamore High School Class of 2019. Unable to attend or have family out of town? We will live stream our graduation ceremony here:
Sunday, May 19, 2019, 09:00 AM
Cintas Center, Herald Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Class of 2019 Events
May 14, 8:30 a.m. Senior Photo and Graduation Rehearsal
May 15, 10:00-1:00 p.m. Senior Walk at Elementary Schools
May 16, 9:30-12:00 p.m. Senior Picnic
May 19: Graduation at Cintas Center
FIRST Lego League Jr. (FLL Jr.) Application Form
(for rising 2nd graders)
https://forms.gle/RVDs73Q4mYi7MtBv6
FIRST Lego League (FLL) Application Form
(for rising 4th through 8th graders)
https://forms.gle/ozw63traXYQtX1Jq7
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Application Form
(for rising 7th through 12th graders)
Summer School
Camp Invention
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