The Howl

Thank you so much for a wonderful first week of school. It was so energizing to see our students back in action. We have spent these three days focusing on learning our routines, and getting settled back in. All students in grades 7-12 should have received their 1:1 device by this point, but if your student still needs theirs, please have them stop by the Main Office so that we can connect them with our Technology Coordinators. We know that the first few weeks are exhausting (for the adults, too). Students are getting back into longer days and may require extra rest, comfort foods, or just a big hug as they get their school feet back underneath them. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything you need!

This Week: Science Benchmark Testing (Grades 3-8, and Biology Students)

• Monday, August 24, 2026:
• Tennis Hosts Middletown Christian
• Volleyball @ North College Hill
• Tuesday, August 25, 2026:
• Volleyball Hosts Oyler
• Clark Invitational Cross Country Meet at Withrow High School
• Champions Open House (6:00-7:00)
• Wednesday, August 26, 2026:
• Tennis Hosts Edgewood (Home Court: Withrow High School)
• Junior High Volleyball Hosts Seven Hills
• Soccer @ DePaul Cristo Rey (Kolping Park)
• Thursday, August 27, 2026:
• Volleyball Hosts DePaul Cristo Rey
• Friday, August 28, 2026:
• Cherokee Fall Cross Country Invitational Meet
• Fall Sports Media Day

Coming Up: Spencer and Riverview Club Fair (Monday, August 31, 9:15-10:45): Students will have the opportunity to hear from our Club Leaders and register for after school clubs! Families will receive Club Registration Information by email.

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    Monday, August 24-Friday, August 28: Science Benchmark Testing (MAP, Grades 3-8, Biology)
  • Monday, August 31-Friday, September 4: Mathematics Benchmark Testing (iReady Grades 3-6, MAP Grades 7-8, Algebra)
  • Tuesday, September 7-Monday, September 13: Reading Benchmark Testing (iReady Grades 3-6, MAP Grades 7-10)

Attendance, Early Dismissal and Late Arrival Notes:

1. Early dismissals end at 2:45pm. Your student will be called to the main office once the parent/guardian is physically in the main office with a photo ID. Students will not be sent out to your car.

2. If a student has a morning appointment and will be arriving late, attendance will be updated with the student checks in with the main office.
3. If a student will be absent for a full day, please use our Absence Reporting Form on our school website. You can find it under the 'Contacts' tab. Please submit the form by 8:00am the day of the absence

• For our students in Grades 7-12, cell phones must be placed into Yondr pouches upon arrival. These devices may be used before or after school or while commuting to and from school
• Elementary students must keep any of these devices in their backpack and turned off or in airplane mode during the school day. Students may not use these devices during the school day, but may access them on the way to and from school.

Thank you for your support!

The Wolfpack/Hawk Food & Clothing Pantry welcomes our families! Use this link to review what we have in the food pantry and/or to place an order for a food pick up.

Hi, families! My name is Addie Owens and I am excited to join Spencer Center and Riverview East Academy as the new school counselor. I will be supporting students in grades 7-12 with academic success, college and career planning, and social emotional learning. I'm looking forward to getting to know students and families! Please do not hesitate to reach out! Email: owensad@cpsboe.k12.oh.us Phone: 513-363-3496

Hi families, I am your school social worker, Regan Kitzmiller. I am excited for another year with your children. I am here to help!

• support your child's mental health and educate them through Social Emotional Learning.
• support with identifying resources to support our students and families.
• support with attendance and helping to ensure students get to school on time, everyday, ready to learn!
• Please understand, I am not here to get anyone in trouble. I am here to work with you. If you notice an error in your child's attendance, please contact me so it can be corrected. I can be reached at kitzmir@cpsboe.k12.oh.org or 513-363-3413 with questions or concerns. I am looking forward to working with the students and families to have an amazing school year.

A Note on Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy:

I am mandated by the state to send attendance letters to students who are chronically absent and/or are truant. Chronic absenteeism calculates every absence regardless if it is excused or unexcused. Your student will be considered chronically absent if they miss over 9 days of school or the equivilent of that in hours for high school students. Tardies may not seem like a big deal but they add up! We do not expect anyone to send a child to school sick and understand students have appointments as well. Please contact the office if your child will be out absent or use the Absence Reporting form on our school website to report a full day absence.