BeBRAVE | November 6, 2026

The printed calendar mistakenly has November 30 listed as a non-school day. School WILL BE in session on Monday, November 30.

Special Features



  • IH Girls Soccer and Cross Country Head to Championship Games this Saturday!
  • Rooted to Grow: Your Trust. Our Responsibility. My Deepest Thanks. by Dr. Melissa Stewart
  • Indian Hill student leaders expand career exploration at the middle school
  • Brave Book Club Celebrates IHES Student Maddy Carney!
  • Brave Book Club Celebrates IHPS Student Luke VanDemark!
  • Save the Date: Veterans Day Celebration & Car Parade
  • IHMS Theatre Presents The Jungle Book - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
  • Photo Gallery: IHHS Band & Orchestra Students Visit Music Hall

BeEXCITED

Congratulations to our Indian Hill Girls Soccer Team on capturing the OHSAA District Championship!


Our Braves continue their outstanding season and are now headed to the Regional Championship!


We are also excited to congratulate our Indian Hill Girls Cross Country Team on advancing to the OHSAA State Championship this Saturday!


Indian Hill Athletics invites our entire Braves community to come out, wear your RED, and support these incredible student-athletes as they compete on the biggest stages of their seasons!


GIRLS SOCCER – REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

  • Matchup: Indian Hill Braves vs. The Ross Rams
  • Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • Time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: Lakota East High School


GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY – OHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

State Championship Information:



Rooted to Grow: Your Trust. Our Responsibility. My Deepest Thanks.



By Indian Hill Superintendent Dr. Melissa Stewart


 

Every morning, you send us the people you love most.

 

You trust us to teach them. To notice when they are struggling. To recognize what makes them extraordinary, sometimes before they recognize it themselves.

 

That trust is the heart of our work. This November, it is what I am most thankful for.

 

At Indian Hill, we have remarkable resources. Our annual report reflects the breadth of opportunity available to our students: strong academic foundations, challenging coursework, the arts, athletics, leadership, and experiences that connect learning to life beyond school.

 

Those opportunities exist because this community has chosen to invest in children. Generations of support have made it possible for our students to explore their interests, discover their strengths, and pursue futures they may not yet be able to imagine.

 

Thank you for making that possible.

 

Our responsibility is to make that investment count.

 

We strive to deliver the excellence you expect and deserve in a fiscally responsible way. That requires careful decisions about staffing, programming, facilities, and the dollars entrusted to us.

 

Our annual report documents more than $861,000 in external funding and support, including grants and donations. It also details approximately $500,000 in annual savings through staffing adjustments and transportation route consolidation. Behind those figures is an ongoing responsibility: use our resources thoughtfully, keep students at the center, and be clear with our community about our decisions.

 

We must earn your trust through what we do each day.

 

By knowing our students. Challenging them. Supporting them. By listening when a family raises a concern. By asking whether our efforts are helping children grow…and adjusting when they are not.

 

To our families, thank you for sharing your children with us and helping us understand what they need.

 

To our taxpayers, volunteers, and community partners, thank you for sustaining opportunities that matter.

 

To our faculty and staff, thank you for the care you bring to this work, especially in the moments few people see.

 

There is much to celebrate at Indian Hill. There is also work to do. We approach both with gratitude and a clear understanding of our responsibility.

 

Your children deserve our best.

 

Thank you for trusting us to give it.

 

Privileged to make students’ dreams come true, 

Dr. Melissa Stewart

Superintendent

Indian Hill School District


Indian Hill student leaders expand career exploration at the middle school


IHEXP Student Advisory Board members help younger Braves discover interests and prepare for future opportunities


Read more.

Brave Book Club Celebrates IHES Student Maddy Carney!


This November, our Brave Book Club celebrates Indian Hill Elementary School student Maddy Carney!

Congratulations, Maddy!


Check it out!

Brave Book Club Celebrates IHPS Student Luke VanDemark!


This month, our Brave Book Club celebrates Indian Hill Primary School student Luke VanDemark!

Congratulations, Luke!


Check it out!

The Indian Hill School District invites all local veterans and their families to join us on Wednesday, November 11, as we honor and celebrate your service. Our students and staff are eager to shower our community’s heroes with gratitude, applause, and Indian Hill pride during our annual Veterans Day Car Parade.


Participating cars may begin lining up on South Clippinger Drive facing Drake Road at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of November 11, with the procession moving at approximately 9:15 a.m. Please note that Drake Road will be closed from South Clippinger to the High School entrance between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. while the parade takes place.


To make this event truly meaningful, we ask that you arrange for someone else to drive so that our veterans can sit as passengers and fully engage with the cheering students. For everyone’s safety, please remember that drivers must refrain from using phones, cameras, or recording devices while operating vehicles during the parade.


Our students cannot wait to give our veterans the hero's welcome they so deeply deserve. If you or a veteran in your family would like to participate in this special tradition, please reserve your spot by completing our Veterans Day Car Parade RSVP Google Form.


Thank you for your service, and we look forward to celebrating you!


ON SALE NOW:

Join us for IHMS Theatre's Performance of The Jungle Book


Performances are November 13 & 14 at 7:00 p.m., and tickets are on sale now!

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Indian Hill High School Band and Orchestra students enjoyed a unique behind-the-scenes experience at Cincinnati’s historic Music Hall on Friday, October 30. Thanks to the generosity of IH parent Robert McGrath, CEO of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, students gained an inside look at the world of professional music production.


The experience included hearing internationally acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham perform live with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, meeting the conductor, and taking an exclusive backstage tour of Music Hall! It was an exciting opportunity for students to experience the artistry, energy, and inner workings of a world-class orchestra while gaining a deeper appreciation for the professionals who bring music to life.

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TONIGHT!

The Party on the Hill Silent Auction


While the Elementary School field is funded there are still so many other needs that the PTO can fulfill for our schools. 


The Party on the Hill Silent Auction is LIVE.


CLICK HERE TO BID!


Bid on fantastic items with all proceeds going towards our Indian Hill schools. Bidding is live now and will close after Saturday night’s Party on the Hill event.


*Bidders do not need to be attending the event to win! 

Please note: Activities presented within this section of the newsletter are not sponsored by or affiliated with the District. Participation is entirely optional and at parents'/guardians' discretion. We are sharing this opportunity because it may be of interest to families and offers programming/events not provided by the District.

Indian Hill Board of Education

Board Members


Indian Hill Board of Education (L to R, front/back): Tim Schweikert, Board Member; Nolan Marx, Board Member; Bear Tullis, Board President; Niki Singh, Board Member; Robert Warfel, Board Vice President.

2026 Board Meetings - Agendas & Minutes


2026 Board Special Meetings & Committee Meetings


The next Board of Education Meeting will be held on

November 12, 2026.



*Note: This has been changed from November 17.


The above links will be updated with notices and agendas to inform you of exact times and information that will be reviewed, along with all livestream information.


2026 - 2027 Calendar

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We are & will always be BRAVES!


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No tricks here, all treats from our 3rd grade choir last week during their rehearsal!



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