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A New Year, New Faces, and Timeless Traditions

Bona Verba from the Headmaster This week, Cincinnati Classical Academy proudly welcomed 96 new kindergarteners, marking an important milestone in our journey of cultivating a vibrant classical education community. As these young Sentinels stepped into their first classrooms and attended their first school assembly, they became part of a growing

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Cincy Classical’s Seven C’s

Bona Verba from the Headmaster As we embark on another school year at Cincinnati Classical Academy, I extend a warm welcome to both returning families and those who are joining our community for the first time. The beginning of a new academic year is always a time of great anticipation

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Scientia est libertas – Knowledge Is Truth

Bona Verba from the Headmaster This summer, our faculty engaged in a study of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, a dystopian novel that continues to resonate with readers nearly a century after its publication. This exercise wasn’t merely academic; it provided us with valuable insights into the importance of our

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Building CLASSICAL Culture and Camaraderie

Bona Verba from the Headmaster As we embark on our third year as a school, now with grades K-8, there is a palpable sense of excitement in the air. The progress we’ve made together is remarkable, and we are looking forward to seeing our students flourish. This new school year

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What Happens at CLASSICAL during the Summer?

Bona Verba from the Headmaster For most parents and supporters of Cincinnati Classical Academy, the summer months can seem like a mystery. You might picture teachers embarking on six-week camping trips, the headmaster relaxing by a pool with a cold lemonade, or the leadership team leisurely reading Dante and Homer.

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Embracing Tradition, Embracing Growth

Bona Verba from the Headmaster On Tuesday evening we made the momentous announcement to a packed gymnasium that we now have a permanent future home. After a careful, four-year search that witnessed our school’s growth from concept to reality, with robust enrollment and historic academic achievement, we announced that the

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Order in Service to Joy

Bona Verba from the Headmaster At Cincinnati Classical Academy, the core philosophy that “order is in service to joy” guides our educational approach and commitment to nurturing an environment where students can flourish. CLASSICAL recognizes that providing structure and consistency is essential for enabling students to engage in learning with

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Fostering Dignity Through Prudence

Bona Verba from the Headmaster At Cincinnati Classical Academy, we believe in fostering the inherent dignity of every individual, instilling values that go beyond academics to shape our students into virtuous citizens of the world. Central to our mission is the promotion of seven core virtues, with prudence standing as

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Promoting Virtue and Resilience in the Face of Digital Temptations

Bona Verba from the Headmaster In his thought-provoking talk, “TikTok Ate My Daughter and My Son Won’t Stop Playing Video Games,” delivered at CLASSICAL’s Veritatis Splendor Parents Night last month, Dr. Leonard Sax shed light on the alarming influence of social media and smartphones on our society, particularly our youth.

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The Teacher Recruitment Process

Bona Verba from the Headmaster As winter transitions into spring, the halls of Cincinnati Classical Academy buzz with anticipation and purpose. It’s teacher recruitment season again, a time marked by careful consideration and fervent dedication to finding educators who will contribute to the cultivation of wisdom and virtue in our

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