• No School - Spring Break - Mar.14 - Mar.18
  • No School - Spring Vacation Day - April 15
  • HS Theatre Spring Show - April 8-9
  • End of 3rd Quarter - Mar. 31
  • HS One Act Plays- April 13 at 7pm
  • No School - Prof. Development Day - April 25
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

Visiting author meets students

Visiting author meets students

October 16, 2015

Author David Arnold visited the freshman to talk about his experience with writing.  He mentioned how life events influenced his novel. He also participated in a Q and A session with the students. Arnold's...

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Shelby Scaffidi (12)
Lexy Rile (12)
Eva Thorn (12)
Nora Dukart (12)
Ty Wood (12)
Alison Ferdinand (11)
Hannah Baum (11)

Principal Breakfast recognition

October 16, 2015

Congratulations to these Principals' Breakfast recognitions. These outstanding students were recognized for their determination, work ethic and outstanding positive character traits at the first Principals'...

Students who are a part of the Crayons to Computers club volunteering at the Aviator Flight Fest on October 3rd, 2015.  This event took place at Sycamore Junior High School.  Students ran the “Color Dots” game and collected donations for Crayons to Computers, a local non-profit organization.

Crayons to Computers club raises over $100 for their organization

Lilah Foley, Staff Writer October 16, 2015

On October 3rd, 2015, students from all over the school district gathered at Sycamore Junior High School for the annual Aviator Flight Fest and 5k. The Crayons to Computers club at SHS ran the “Color...

Perfect North is located in Indiana, about a half hour drive from SHS, this is one of the only local ski resorts. Perfect North opens as soon as weather permits. SHS and SJHS use perfect north as their location for the ski club.

Gliding to a start

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2015

Ski club held their first meeting Oct. 13, they discussed how to join, how to get involved, and what to expect for the year. Senior Nathan Halstead said “Ski Club is a fun, engaging club that people...

How to HalloWIN this October

How to HalloWIN this October

Hannah Loftspring, Staff Writer October 15, 2015

iPhone vs. Android

iPhone vs. Android

Samuel Ruskin, Staff Writer October 14, 2015

 Safety is a priority when it comes to halloween. Parents worry about children going missing, finding razor blades in candy and most recently drug laced candy. What most parents do not worry about it finding peanuts or nougat in their childrens candy.

Painting pumpkins for good cause

Brooke Landrum, Print Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2015

Carved pumpkins, lights ablaze, sitting on the front porch of a home has signified for years that a house was open for trick or treating. Children with food allergies have found a new symbol to look for;...

The guard practices movement three with red shiny flags. This piece will finish off this year’s show titled, “That’s a stretch”. Movement three also has PVC props and features a fast tempo.

Marching band teaches students important life lessons

Natalie Brinkman, Opinion chief October 14, 2015

It takes dedication to practice for hours and hours, and give up most Fridays and Saturdays from October to November. However, this group takes it all in with love and respect. Their season lasts longer...

Not only are farms great for enjoys fall, but so are parks and the outdoors in general. As the leaves fall, animals are easy to spot. This weather change also is  a great time to have bonfires with friends.

October arises fall fun

Caroline Bruns, Webmaster October 13, 2015

The leaves are changing. Temps are cooling down. And it is time for a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, costumes, and Trick-or-Treating! Cincinnati has many events that are great for fall fun. Senior Maddie...

Q and A with Francesco C. Cimini

Q and A with Francesco C. Cimini

Calliope Osborn, Staff Writer October 13, 2015

Q: Where are you from? A: Milan, Italy. Q: Why did you join the Foreign Exchange Student Program? A: Well, I love your country. In Italy, if you know English, you can do anything. Q: What was the...

Kirsten Tucker answers a 9-1-1 call during her afternoon shift on Sept. 9, 2010 in Boynton Beach, Florida. It is required for emergency dispatchers to confirm every single call. They waste hundreds of hours per year on “accidental calls.”

Butt dialing into trouble

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer October 13, 2015

During an emergency, the first thing people are advised to do is to call the emergency hotline: 9-1-1. Over the years, emergency dispatchers have constantly provided support for those in accidents in a...

It is good to also take your board out ahead of the season to make sure it still fits. If it has gotten too small or is broken there are multiple ski swaps around the area. It is here that you can buy new (used) equipment and sell your own old gear. Perfect North has one in early Nov.

Snowboarder’s get their head in the game

Taylor Close, Staff Writer October 12, 2015

Anticipations of the 2015-2016 snowboarding/skiing season are starting to arise with the declining temperatures in recent days. And since the spring festival last March at Perfect North, there are multiple...

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