Indian Hill Middle School Newsletter | August 1, 2025

Weekly Principal's Blog

Meet Me in the Middle


This week, Ms. Gentene met with our amazing counselors, Mrs. Tarra Braunscheidel and Mr. Nick Carpenter.



CLICK HERE to read what they love about being a counselor at IHMS and how they can help support your student(s) and family this year!

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Important Dates

  • August 7: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.- 8th grade schedule pick up & school pictures
  • August 7: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - 7th grade schedule pick up & school pictures
  • August 11: 6th grade Orientation and pictures 1:00 p.m.
  • August 13: First Day of School
  • August 26: Parent Information Night 6:00 p.m.

Bulletin Board

2025-2026

IHMS School Supplies


Please use the attached list and send school supplies in with your student on our first day back.



We encourage all families to help us stock the classrooms with tissues and wipes for the school year.


  • Family Size Tissue Boxes (5) - to be given to advisory teacher for the year
  • Clorox Wipes Family Sized (3) - to be given to advisory teacher for the year



Thank you!

Be in the know on back to school!

7th Grade Schedule Pick-Up & Fall Photos - August 7th, 10-11:30 a.m.
Our 7th grade students can pick up their schedules and get their school photos taken on Thursday, August 7th between 10-11:30 a.m. Students are welcome to walk their schedules and find classrooms. This is a drop-in event that usually only takes 15-20 minutes, so students can come at any time during that pick-up window.
7th grade Picture Order Form
8th Grade Schedule Pick-Up & Fall Photos - August 7th, 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Our 8th grade students can pick up their schedules and get their school photos taken on Thursday, August 7th between 8-9:30 a.m. Students are welcome to walk their schedules and find classrooms. This is a drop-in event that usually only takes 15-20 minutes, so students can come at any time during that pick-up window.
8th grade Picture Order Form
6th Grade Orientation - August 11th 1-3 p.m.
Sixth graders are encouraged to come to orientation on Monday, August 11th from 1-3 p.m. During this time they will get their school pictures taken, pick up their schedules, take a tour of the building, and learn more about what it means to be a Brave at IHMS. This event is for students only - they'll need dropped off prior to 1pm and picked up at 3 p.m.
6th grade Picture Order Form
First Day of School Reminder
Our first day back-to-school is Wednesday, August 13th. School starts at 8 a.m. and dismisses at 2:45 p.m. In middle school, strongly encourage students to ride the bus to and from school. Students who are car riders need to ensure they arrive by 7:55 a.m. so that they can get to class for our 8:00 a.m. start time.

Please send all supplies with your student on the first day of school, these will be collected in their advisory bell-thank you!


IHMS School Fees are changing this year!


Our sixth grade students will have a flat school fee to cover classroom expenses and technology.


The 7th and 8th grade student fees will be determined by the classes they are taking, mirroring how fees are assessed at the high school.



Fees will be available for payment through PowerSchool in early October.

Please reach out to the office with any questions, thanks!

IHMS Lunch Information


Our cafeteria is supported by a wonderful team from Aramark Food Services! Stay tuned for information on our lunch program.

 

MySchoolBucks- Fee Increase


The MySchoolBucks program fee will increase to $3.50 for all cafeteria credit/debit card payments beginning on August 1st. You are still able to pay via check in the front office to avoid this fee. Additionally, the maximum meal payment limit will increase to $150 per transaction.

Bravesline


Looking to update your Indian Hill Spirit wear selections? The Bravesline store is open! You can shop all your favorite Braves items Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. You can access the Bravesline store through the foyer of the

Sue Harder Memorial Performing Arts Center.



You can also check out the online store using the link below.



Click Here to shop online!

Quick Links

Our Team

Lauren Gentene, Principal

Lauren.Gentene@ihsd.us 

Twitter: @IHMiddle

 

My #IHPromise - to learn from and serve our Brave community while keeping our students at the center of everything we do.

Alex Fries, Assistant Principal

Alex.Fries@ihsd.us 

Twitter: @IHMS_AP

 

My #IHPromise is to serve the Indian Hill community by providing an environment that allows all students to be successful.

IHMS Snapshot

Indian Hill Middle School

6845 Drake Road

Cincinnati, OH 45243


Car Rider drop off 7:40 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Classes Begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 2:45 p.m.


Phone: 513-272-4642

Fax: 513-272-4690

Attendance: 513-272-4700

School Safety: 513-272-4701

Transportation: 513-272-4531


We are a campus committed to kindness; click here to report an incident, and administrators will be notified.