Students serenade CEO Gordon at Rock Your World with STEAM
The customary tradition at Rock Your World with STEAM Festival is for a performance on the main stage at high noon.
The Cleveland School of the Arts Choir and Orchestra did perform but they surprised Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eric Gordon by singing in his honor. They performed “To Sir, With Love.“
Mr. Gordon was clearly moved by the rendition. He remained on the stage, holding back tears, as they performed.
At the end of the performance, Kimberly Brown, All-City Arts director, asked the crowd to continue with their applause.
“We are so honored to have had the pleasure of educating and learning under the leadership of Mr. Gordon,” said Ms. Brown.
The All-City Arts dancers also performed for Mr. Gordon. During the 24th Rock Your World with STEAM Festival, students from more than 80 CMSD schools showcased their talents in science, technology, engineering, arts and music. Approximately 4,000 people attended this year's festival.
Tremont Montessori students clean up Edgewater Beach (Video)
Tremont Montessori School students were on a mission when they went to Edgewater Beach the day before this past Earth Day, in search of trash. And they found it. Lots of it.
“We found a grill,” said Stephanie, a Tremont Montessori eighth grader. “I don’t know how a grill ended up on the beach.”
During the hour-long clean-up, students found a towel, shoes, empty bottles and more.
This event is a part of the Tremont Cares Campaign.
“We wanted to do something that improves our community, our school community and Cleveland,” said Tina Kovach, a Tremont Montessori teacher.
Civil Rights Marker placed at Glenville High School
Nearly 56 years to the day, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “Rise Up” speech at Glenville High School, the Cleveland Restoration Society unveiled a Cleveland Civil Rights Trail marker late last month.
"This is amazing for our schools,” said LaTonia Davis, Glenville High School principal.
The unveiling took place during the school’s 10th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship program.
John Marshall students walkout in protest of gun violence (Video)
Students filed out of class on the last Monday in April and walked around the John Marshall High School campus to protest gun violence.
They chanted “End Gun Violence” and held signs emblazoned with anti-gun violence messages.
Students from Civics 2.0, a program where students don’t just learn about civics but live it by taking action and having a voice, organized this walkout and created a safe space for protestors to share how gun violence has changed their lives.
“Twelve CMSD students have died due to gun violence this school year,” said Mustafa, from Civics 2.0
Makayla Barlow, a Campus International graduate, shared how she almost died while driving to her job.
"I was caught in the middle of crossfire,” she said. “I was rushed to University Hospitals and stayed there for two months.” She now lives with life-altering injuries that will remain for the rest of her life.
CEO Gordon received honorary Dazzle Award (Video)
Eric Gordon, Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO, received the highest honor a Northeast Ohio high school actor can receive, and he didn’t have to sing a note or memorize a line.
Daniel Hahn, Vice President of Education at Playhouse Square, called Gordon to the stage to receive an honorary Dazzle Award before the last performance of this year’s All-City Musical, “In the Heights.”
All-City Musical Returns to the stage after three-year hiatus (Video)
The spotlight shone brightly on the cast of the All-City Musical in early April as student performers took the stage for the first time since 2019.
In its triumphal return, 25 students and three alumni performed the 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Musical “In the Heights,” by playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes.
CMSD grad brings Morehouse event to the District (Video)
When the Morehouse Get on the Bus Tour pulled into the East Professional Center earlier this spring it was a homecoming of sorts for seniors Mark Nichols and Douglas Burnett.
This trip was years in the making for Nichols, a 2019 graduate of John Marshall School of Engineering, and Burnett a graduate of Willoughby South High School. The two met as college Freshman.
Important Dates
May 25 Design Lab Early College Closing Ceremony
May 26 Last Day for PreK Students
May 29 Memorial Day - All Facilities Closed
Jun. 5 Last Day for Students - Excludes Ext. Year and Year -Round
Jun. 12 Last Day for Students at Extended-Year Schools
Jun. 13 Board Work Session
Jun. 15 Get More Opportunities Fund - July Application Deadline
Jun. 19 Juneteenth Holiday Observed - All Facilities Closed
Jun. 20 Last Day for Students at CSSM, CSAD & SO1
Jun. 20 Rising K-8 Summer Learning Experience Starts
Jun. 22 Last Day for Students at Year-Round Schools
Jun. 26 High School Summer Learning Experience Starts
Jun. 27 Board Business Meeting
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