Get Involved

Families are Embraced

Covedale School has a long tradition of parent involvement. By staying engaged in your child's progress or even volunteering your time and talents, you are not only helping to support and strengthen our community, you are teaching our children the value of giving back while modeling personal growth and how one contributes to community and society. Learn more about how to get involved with CPS schools.

Family Involvement

Families can begin encouraging the education of their children by showing that they truly value education and respect the staff at their student's school.

Some of the ways that parents, caregivers and grandparents can become involved are:

Helping your child with homework, especially reading together
Joining committees that help decide school issues (LSDMC, ILT, PTO)
Giving time to the school, classroom or library

Committees

Local School Decision Making Committee (LSDMC)

The LSDMC is the primary governing body for each school in the district. This committee gives insight and input into important decisions that greatly impact students' lives and shape their educational experiences.

The functions of the LSDMCs include:

Adopting bylaws, including the school's mission and vision
Setting measurable goals, based on a needs assessment
Developing a broad plan (One Plan) to implement these goals
Completing a mid-year and end-of-year progress report
Making recommendations and approving the school budget
Participating in the selection of the principal (when a vacancy exists)
Approving locally initiated changes in the school's program or focus
Making recommendations to the principal regarding other school issues
Seeking grants to support the school's programs (optional)
Coordinating and overseeing the development of the school as a Community Learning Center

The committee is composed of parents, teachers, staff members, students and community members. The LSDMC meets 9 times each year.

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)

The ILT sets the instructional focus and makes the instructional decisions for the school. ILT responsibilities include:

Developing, reviewing and evaluating the instructional program
Monitoring and improving school operations and procedures that affect instruction
Planning and monitoring training of staff
Creating and maintaining a safe and orderly school environment

The team is composed of the principal, two parent representatives, two non-teaching staff members, and teachers. ILT meets twice a month and as needed.

Security Badges and Background Checks

To assure the safety of students and staff, Cincinnati Public Schools requires security badges for anyone entering CPS' buildings. One-time visitors receive a temporary security badge from the front office. Individuals who visit our buildings on a regular basis, such as volunteers, must obtain a security badge and wear it at all times in our buildings.

Learn more about how to obtain a security badge.

Covedale Alumni: Stay Connected to Our Tradition of Excellence

At Covedale Elementary, we’re proud of our Tradition of Excellence — a legacy built by generations of students, families, and educators who have shaped our school into the strong community it is today. Whether you walked our halls five or fifty years ago, you’re a lasting part of the Covedale story — and we’d love to stay connected with you!

Join Our Covedale Alumni Database
We’re building a network of Covedale alumni who want to stay informed, celebrate milestones, and support the next generation of student leaders. Add your name and contact info to our Alumni Database today: Join our Alumni Database

Ways to Get Involved
As a Covedale alum, your experience and support can make a powerful difference. Here are a few ways to stay involved:

Support the Covedale PTO – Volunteer for events, mentor students, or help fund enrichment opportunities that benefit current students. Learn more by emailing our PTO at covedalepto@gmail.com
Partner with the Covedale Foundation – Help us sustain innovative programs in academics, leadership, and the arts through donations or sponsorships.
Share Your Story – Inspire our current students by sharing your Covedale journey. Whether you’re a business owner, artist, educator, or community leader, your story helps students see what’s possible.

At Covedale, we teach our students to "Begin With the End in Mind" — and for many of them, that end is just the beginning of a life of leadership. We invite you to be a part of it.