CH-UH City Schools Weekly Update

Summer Programming Staffing

The Human Resources and Educational Services Departments are pleased to announce multiple positions available for 2024 summer programming. The application deadline is April 12. If you have questions, please participate in the CH-UH Summer Employment Information Meeting on March 19 at 4 p.m. using the Meet code “summer” or this link. View the memo sent by Dr. Michael Jenkins on March 12 for a list of available positions.

GYO Teacher College Scholarship Program

The CH-UH Human Resources Department is excited to announce the 'Grow Your Own' Teacher Scholarship Program from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. This scholarship would provide up to $7,500 a year for up to 4 years. Employees pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in education are encouraged to apply. Applications must be turned in to HR in person or via email by March 22.

Vote for Staff Awards Finalists

The District is once again honoring a Teacher of the Year, Helping Hand of the Year, and Rookie of the Year at each school. These honorees were chosen by their school colleagues for demonstrating excellence in their efforts to educate and support our community’s students. Vote here to determine the finalists in each category by 4:30 p.m. on March 22.

Nominate a Tiger Team Member of the Month for March

Do you know a colleague who goes above and beyond to create a Culture of Excellence and inspires you to "Believe"? Help us recognize their contributions by nominating them for Tiger Team Member of the Month by March 18. Winners will be announced later that week and recognized at the April Board of Education regular meeting.

Ohio Teacher of the Year

More than an award, the State Board of Education’s Ohio Teacher of the Year program offers a way for schools and community members to elevate the teaching profession and recognize exceptional teachers as leaders advocating for student success and public education. Nominate an educator here by March 31.

Digital Safety Event

The District, CH-UH PTA Council, and 21st Century Programs are hosting part two of the Cell Phone & Online Safety Symposium on April 9 at Heights High. Attendees will hear from parents Tim and Tamia Woods, who founded the Do It For James Foundation after their son James fell victim to online sextortion. The presentation is at 6 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. RSVP here.

Senior Class Fundraiser

The Heights High Class of 2024 is selling hanging baskets and planters for their fundraiser for prom and other end-of-year activities through March 21. Delivery day is scheduled for April 25.

• Now in its 13th year, Reading Camp will take place from June 23-28 at Bellwether Farm in Wakeman, Ohio. The overnight camp, completely free for families, is an opportunity for children to gain reading skills and confidence and engage in fun camp activities. Details
• Heights Athletic Boosters is hosting a Baseball & Softball Gear Sale at the Cleveland Heights Community Center on March 16, 10 am-2 pm.
• FutureHeights has launched its first Crowdsourced Conversations topic for 2024: "Active Transportation Planning: Living Less Car-Centric in the Heights." Take the survey here by March 31. Responses will help FutureHeights plan for meaningful, action-oriented small group discussion at the April forum.

Saturday, March 16 - BOE Special Meeting (Board Retreat), 9 a.m. at Board of Education

Sunday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday, March 19 - Presidential Primary Election Day

Tuesday, March 19 - First Day of Spring

Tuesday, March 19 - BOE Work Session, 6:30 p.m. at Board of Education

Thursday, March 21 - Records/Conference Day - No School for Elementary Students Only

Thursday, March 21 - Elementary School Parent-Teacher Conferences (PM Session), 1-7 p.m.

Thursday, March 21 - Annual Cleveland Northeast Suburban College Fair, 7 p.m. at Heights High

Friday, March 22 - Professional Development Day - No School for All Students

Friday, March 22 - Elementary School Parent-Teacher Conferences (AM Session), 8:30-11:45 a.m.

Friday, March 22 - Quarter 3 Ends

Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - Spring Break

Friday, March 29 - Good Friday (All District Buildings Closed)

Sunday, March 31 - Easter

Monday, April 1 - No School (Compensatory Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences)

Monday, April 1 - National Arab-American Heritage Month Begins

Tuesday, April 2 - School Resumes

Tuesday, April 2 - Cleveland Food Bank School Market, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Boulevard Elementary

Tuesday, April 2 - BOE Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. at Board of Education

Wednesday, April 3 - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

Thursday, April 4 - School Librarian Appreciation Day

Friday, April 5 - Noble Community Learning Center Fun Friday, 5-7 p.m.

The CH-UH Employee Assistance Program through IMPACT Solutions can help you reduce stress, improve mental health, and make life easier by connecting you to the right information, resources, and referrals. All services are free. This includes access to short-term counseling and a wide range of offerings - from financial consultation to personal assistant services - listed here.

If you know of any student in need of social and/or emotional support, please complete the referral form located in the Quick Links section of their school's page on CHUH.org. Anyone can complete this referral form, and submissions are routed directly to the school social worker and counselors for follow-up.

Our “see something, say something” policy applies to our school community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone can access the Safe School Helpline to report threats, bullying, or other such behavior. Call 1-800-4-1-VOICE (1-800-418-6423) ext. 359 to leave your information, or submit a report online.

The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available here. The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.