Updates

November 18, 2022

Kilgour celebrates its 100th anniversary with a party for both students and families. We will meet in the gym from 6:30 to 8:00. The event is being sponsored by the Kilgour Foundation and free for all. Complimentary wine, beer and birthday cake will be available.

September 2022

Kilgour Foundation resumes its fundraising efforts in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Kilgour Elementary. The primary goal of completing the Kilgour Community Playscape was established as well as complimentary goals of updating the Kilgour Library and identifying mental health needs for both faculty and students.

May 2020

The first phase of the Kilgour Community Playscape, soccer field and large playground, is complete. The first phase was completed at the same time Covid-19 arrived on the scene. The playscape proved to be a critical resource for the entire Mt. Lookout community so that all persons could get outside.

Late March 2020

Community Field Construction Update

Cincinnati Public Schools has approved continued construction of the field under Article 9 of the Ohio Stay At Home Order that went into effect on Monday, March 23, 2020, at 11:59 p.m.

Mid March 2020

Community Field Construction Update

  • The “subfloor” for the field will be installed during the week of March 16.

  • Turf will be installed during the week of March 23.

  • The current completion date is expected to be April 5th, with a ribbon cutting ceremony planned for the week of April 6th.

Early March 2020

Community Field Construction Update

  • The drains below the field have been installed, and gravel is being laid down.

  • Cement for the sitting wall and stairs has been poured.

  • The d-ring monkey bars will be removed early in the week of March 9 (see slideshow for reference) to give the construction crew more room to build the sliding turf hill. Students will still be able to use the rest of the playground.

  • Recent rain will delay completion by one to two weeks. The current completion date is expected to be the beginning of April.

February 2020

Community Field and Playscape

As you can see by the giant mounds of dirt, construction has begun on an all weather turf field with the target completion of mid-March. We are excited to be able to install a field that not only enables year round access for our students but utilizes the latest in safe materials.

Plans are being finalized for the large and small playgrounds. As we have mentioned, CPS will contribute $50,000 towards replacing the out of date structures. This is a great opportunity to put additional dollars towards revamping our outdoor play areas, allowing them to be better utilized by students, educators, and community residents.

Fundraising

We are OVER 1/2 way to our first fundraising goal of $400,000!!! Thanks to the hard work of parent led groups, including the Kilgour Foundation, Kilgour Sports Boosters, PTA, individual family pledges, and a generous donation by a private grant. While we have made so much progress, there is still a good deal of work to be done in order to reach our goal, allowing us to complete the playground portion of the project this summer. We hope you and your family will consider contributing to the Kilgour Foundation. Please donate online or send checks to:

Kilgour Foundation
1339 Herschel Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45208

We need people to join the team! We have lots of ways to help that won't take much of your time.

  • Send an email to your street about the project

  • Ask your employer to match your donation

  • Connect us with businesses/foundations that might support our efforts

  • Help us with communication efforts to parents/donors