Walnut Hills Students, Families, Coaches, Alumni, and Supporters, Walnut Hills Athletics has always been committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes to learn, compete, and grow. As both a Walnut Hills alumna and Athletic Director, I know firsthand how special this community is and how important athletics are to the overall student experience. As many of you are aware, Cincinnati Public Schools is facing significant budget challenges. As part of those district-wide reductions, Walnut Hills Athletics will transition to operating without Assistant Athletic Directors. While these staffing changes occur behind the scenes, they have a direct impact on how our department can responsibly oversee and support more than 30 athletic programs. Over the past several years, we have been evaluating the long-term sustainability of our athletic offerings. In light of recent staffing reductions, that review has become increasingly necessary. Our goal is to ensure that Walnut Hills Athletics remains safe, sustainable, and aligned with the resources available to support our student-athletes. Though restructuring, please be assured of several important points: -There are no impacts to the upcoming fall season. - The restructure does not mean sport offering are being eliminated – opportunities will remain available. - We are currently reviewing developmental and non-Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC) offerings in collaboration with Program Directors to determine the most sustainable path forward. Once determined, families will receive sport-specific communication. - This review has been ongoing for the past several years and directly aligns Walnut Hills offerings with programming offered throughout the ECC. These discussions are not about reducing opportunities simply to reduce opportunities. They are about ensuring that the programs we continue to offer can be supported with the appropriate supervision, staffing, and resources while maintaining the high standards our student-athletes deserve. Walnut Hills Athletics will continue to prioritize safe and positive experiences, competitive excellence, academic success, and the character development that has long defined our programs. Thank you for your continued support, understanding, and partnership as we work together to ensure the long-term strength of Walnut Hills Athletics.