Week Jan 21st
I hope everyone had a nice three day weekend. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day gives an opportunity to reflect on the ideas of this great humanitarian and the role we can play in realizing his vision for us as a nation.
Today, students will be attending all eight of their classes with finals starting tomorrow. Each final day includes a flex period at the end of the school day. Friday includes an extra period for make ups. Should your student be absent for a final exam or assignment, they need to communicate with the teacher to schedule the make up. Please check our website or Trivory for the schedule of this week.
We have a lot to celebrate in our arts department. Last Saturday, our Wind Ensemble was featured in one of the concert hours at the Oregon Music Educators Association conference in Eugene. Here is a message from Gary Riler, our Director of Bands.
"The Cleveland Wind Ensemble performed a concert hour at the Oregon Music Educators State Conference on Saturday, January 18. They earned the opportunity to perform at this event through an audition process. We submitted a recording of our 2023-24 Wind Ensemble last June and were notified of acceptance in August.
The performance on Saturday went incredibly well. The rest of the weekend, I was told how wonderful the Cleveland Wind Ensemble sounded. It truly was an expressive and emotional performance that this ensemble shared with the educators in the audience.
This was not a contest, it was an opportunity to perform for a special audience. The Cleveland Band program is considered in high regard across the state. Many more in the state just witnessed why first hand. I could not be more proud of this wonderful group of young musicians".
This past weekend our intermediate theater students finished two nights of community performances of student written and directed one act plays told through the epistolary process, letter writing between characters. Our theater director, Michael Payne was impressed with the talent they shared and the success from the two nights.
Also, the work of our visual arts students will be featured in a gallery at the district office along with art from students in both the Cleveland and Franklin clusters. Our artists are amazing and it is wonderful for them to be seen in a gallery space.
We look forward to a successful end to the first semester for our students. I know our teachers and staff have been working hard to support their learning and growth.
The Company of Warriors just finished two nights of community performances with their second class outcome, The Epistolary Theatre Project. Students in Intermediate Theatre wrote, performed and directed 15 minute one acts plays told through the epistolary process, letter writing between characters. So much talent and success during those two nights.
Each school day between 8:45am-10:15am we need a morning campus greeter at the main doors on SE 26th. This is a great way to get involved at our school. This role is easy, but very important. You welcome students and direct visitors arriving to the building after the school day begins.
Click the button and pick a day that works best for you! Please make sure you have a current PPS volunteer background check on file to sign-up. If you have any question feel free to contact the school office anytime.
Forecasting is coming up! Is your Sophomore student curious about the IB Diploma? Already sure they want to do it, but they need to know their next steps? The IB Coordinator will be offering information sessions (see below) for the Class of 2027 to learn about the IB Diploma, ask questions, and even to complete their 2-year plan:
I look forward to meeting your students and helping them determine if the IB Diploma will be part of their path at Cleveland.
Jamie Incorvia, IB Coordinator
Families of Senior Students Important Information
Last week, School Counselors visited senior English classes to present important information and resources about post-high school planning, college admissions, scholarship and financial aid.
This slide show is PACKED with links and info. There is something in here for everyone, please check it out.
Reach out to your School Counselor directly or contact
Niki Trueblood, College Counselor
Kenney DeWeese, Career Coordinator
CHS CCC Website: https://clevelandccc.weebly.com/
Parents of Seniors
Itβs time to celebrate your seniors! Baby ads can be purchased starting at $65 until March 21. Traditionally, these messages include one or two photos of the senior as a baby along with a congratulatory message. Click this link for more information
2025 Spring Sport Registration is OPEN- Tennis, Golf, Softball, Baseball and Track&Field
I am pleased to announce we will not be changing our registration platform for the 2024-25 school year. Our spring registration is now live, spring sports have been added. If you have already registered for the school year you may log in and add a spring sport to your current familyID/Arbiter registration, or you may complete this form and we will do it for you. If it is your first time playing a sport with us this year- please follow this link to sign up. More information about tryouts will be coming in February. First day of spring sports is March 3rd- please note this is a No School Day for students.
The Caring Closet offers clothing, shoes, school supplies, shelf-stable food, and hygiene items at no cost to students and is available to all CHS students in need.
We have been overwhelmed with all the generous donations recently. Due to our small space and limited staffing, we are only able to accept new or gently used clothing that is washed, in style, free of stains, pet hair, and odors. Please limit your donations to 15 items at a time.
We are currently only in need of the following items:
Clothing
- Winter jackets (Large - 3XL)
- Baggy pants
- Winter gloves
- Winter hats
- Winter boots
Hygiene
- Razors
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
Volunteer Sign Up HERE. All volunteers must first complete the PPS Volunteer application process.
