BeBRAVE | October 16, 2026


Special Features

  • Rooted to Grow: The Indian Hill School District Annual Report
  • Welcome Home, Dr. Timothy Kremchek!
  • THIS WEEKEND: IHHS Theatre's Production of Peter and the Starcatcher
  • #NationalPrincipalsMonth Celebration!
  • Photo Gallery: Braves Academy
  • IHPS Literacy Night

BeEXCITED


Rooted to Grow: The Indian Hill School District Annual Report



By Dr. Melissa Stewart, Superintendent of Indian Hill Schools

 


When someone asks what I do as superintendent, my answer is simple: I help make our students’ dreams come true.

 

That is the job of every Indian Hill School District team member – from the classroom leaders who teach and encourage our students, to the staff who support them, to the Board of Education that guides our district. And we are fortunate to operate within a community whose commitment to Indian Hill Schools has endured for generations.

 

Our Fall 2026 Indian Hill Annual Report tells the story of that shared work. Formerly known as the Quality Profile, this reimagined report offers a look at what distinguishes an Indian Hill education, from academic achievement and leadership to athletics and the arts. It shares the experiences available across our schools, the people and partnerships behind them, and how we steward the community’s investment.

 

This year’s district theme, Rooted in Excellence, Empowering Growth, captures a belief at the heart of the report: Before anything can grow, it needs strong roots. For our students, those roots include academic rigor, meaningful relationships, and a commitment that guides our work this school year: Every student will feel known, challenged, and supported to demonstrate meaningful academic growth.

 

We want our community to see how we are putting that commitment into practice. Throughout the year, we will monitor our progress toward our district goals live on our website (About > Our IH Promise: The Indian Hill Strategic Plan), where all Braves can follow along (click the below image to view):

Transparency means sharing more than a goal or a year-end result. It means showing the work underway, tracking our progress and being open about where we need to keep growing. Our community’s partnership makes Indian Hill stronger, and you deserve a clear view of the work we are doing for students.

 

As you read the annual report, I hope you see more than accomplishments on a page. I hope you see the care and purpose behind them: a young learner discovering a new interest, a student finding the confidence to lead, and a graduate ready to pursue a dream of their own.

We cannot write our students’ dreams for them. We can create the conditions in which those dreams take root and grow. I invite you to explore this year’s annual report, follow our progress, and join us in the work ahead.

 

Privileged to make students’ dreams come true, 

 

Melissa



Dr. Melissa Stewart

Superintendent

Indian Hill School District


Leadership Summit on The Hill welcomes

Dr. Timothy Kremchek, Indian Hill High School Class of 1977


TODAY

Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

11:45 a.m.–12:40 p.m.

Sue Harder Memorial Performing Arts Center

Indian Hill High School

 

The event is free and open to the community. No ticket is required.


Click here to learn more.


IH Arts Conservatory


THIS WEEKEND!


CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

#NationalPrincipalsMonth Celebrations!


This month we celebrate our amazing building principals who go above & beyond each day to serve our Brave community!


This week we highlight Indian Hill Elementary School Principal Danielle Lintz!


Thank you, Mrs. Lintz!

BeINFORMED

Click the images below to access your weekly building newsletter!

 

BeSOCIAL

#IHPromise


2026 Braves Academy


While students were off last Friday, staff were attending Braves Academy - an incredible professional development event put on by our Instructional Coaches!


A big thank you to all that presented at this incredible event!

BeINVOLVED

 



IH Entrepreneurs' Center Newsletter


IH Entrepreneurs' Center

@indianhillEC

IHExperienceships


Click here to see this week's news!


 
 



IH Arts Conservatory Newsletter


Indian Hill Arts Conservatory

@IHSD_Arts


Click here to see this week's news!


 
 




Sports Spotlight


Indian Hill Athletics

@ihbravesad


Click here to see this week's news!

 

BeFAMILY

Sign up to receive email updates directly from our Indian Hill School District support organizations!


WE DID IT! The IHES Turf Project is fully funded! 


The Indian Hill PTO is thrilled to share this exciting milestone for our school community. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our families, donors, sponsors, and community partners, the IHES Turf Project is officially moving forward!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed and helped bring this vision to life. A special thank you to the Indian Hill Foundation for its generous support and partnership in helping us cross the finish line.


Construction is expected to begin in mid-October, creating a durable, all-weather space that will give IHES students even more opportunities for recess, outdoor learning, and play.


And there’s more to celebrate! Join us at Party on the Hill (POTH) on November 7, 2026, at MadTree Parks & Rec as we celebrate what our community can accomplish together.


Tickets are available on the IH PTO website.


Thank you, Indian Hill! This project is more than a new space. It’s an investment in our students and our school community for years to come. 


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 17, 2026.


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

Click the calendar image to access the latest dates through our online calendar.


Click here to access iCal information.

We are & will always be BRAVES!


Some familiar faces at the Indian Hill Primary School Literacy Night!


#IHPromise

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