This weekend, I want to invite you to check out the many opportunities to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There will be community discussions, workshops, and events happening throughout the weekend, culminating in the annual rally and march at Garfield High School on Monday, January 20th, at 11:00 am. Learn more about the Seattle MLK Coalition and this weekend's events, here.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the march on Monday to inspire our ongoing work of building a Beloved Community, right here at Cleveland.

Principal Jeff Lam

Assistant Principal Jacklyn Cable

Assistant Principal Laura Roesener

Admin Intern Joseph Mingo

• 1/20 | MLK Day (no school)
• 1/22 | MLK Day Assembly
• 1/23 | Prepare for Your Future Event, 5:30 - 7:00 pm (see flyer for more info!)
• 1/28 | Last day of 1st semester
• 1/30 | Running Start Information Session (11:40 - 12:15)
• 2/5 | Lunar New Year Celebration (5:30 - 8:00 pm)
• 2/8 | Open house for Prospective Students & Families
• 2/8 | Winter Formal Dance (7:00 - 10:00 pm, at Cleveland)
• 2/11 | Eagle for a Day (for prospective 8th grade students)

Please take a moment and complete CNEEP form here. We need all families to complete this form, regardless of your income level.

As we enter into a challenging budget season, the data collected from this form will have a significant impact on how much funding receive. We appreciate you taking the time to fill out this survey today!

Are you interested in having your child be in confidential, free counseling groups this semester? Cleveland is offering several different counseling groups which will take place on a rotating schedule during the school day starting in February with mental health counselors through Therapeutic Health Services, Atlantic St. Counseling, as well as Cleveland counseling and social work interns. Parents/guardians can refer on the child's behalf and counselors will check in with student. Students can also self refer to a group.

We are excited to announce an upcoming event, Prepare For Your Future, which will take place on the evening January 23, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:00. As students begin registering for classes for the next academic year, this event is designed to help students and families understand the various options available to earn college credit while attending classes at Cleveland.

Our goal is to encourage students to take advantage of our dual credit courses, which allow them to earn college credit right here at Cleveland. By staying at Cleveland, students can benefit from a supportive and familiar environment while still gaining valuable college credit requirements.

I encourage all students and families to attend this event, meet our teachers, and learn more about the learning experiences students can expect in their dual credit courses. Additionally, we will be offering two special workshops:

• FAFSA/WAFSA Workshop for Seniors: From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, seniors can receive assistance in completing their FAFSA/WAFSA applications.
• IEP Workshop for Families: Families of students with IEPs can attend a workshop facilitated by Open Doors to learn about the components of an IEP and how to advocate for their student’s needs.

Running Start is an optional program that allows students in 11th and 12th grade to take college courses at Washington’s 2-year and technical colleges and receive high school and college credit at the same time. Running Start tuition is free. Students will need to pay for books, class fees, and transportation to the college. Fee waivers are available for students eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch. Click here for more info.

Current 10th and 11th grade students interested in joining Running Start should attend the mandatory information session:

• Thursday January 30th during lunch (11:40-12:10) in the Auditorium
• Thursday February 27th during lunch (11:40-12:10) in the Auditorium

First semester ends on 1/28, and second semester will begin 1/29. Be sure to check the Source so you are aware of their current grades and can see any schedule changes they may have for next semester.

Please share with your networks, Our School Open house for prospective students will be Feb 8th, 2025 from 10:30-12:00pm. More information and how to RSVP can be found on this link.

Cleveland (2A) and Lincoln (4A) high school’s volleyball teams were awarded the prestigious distinction of Academic State Champions in girls volleyball for the 2024 season by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). These honors, presented as part of the Gesa Credit Union Scholastic Awards Program, recognize the teams for maintaining exceptional academic standards while excelling in their athletic endeavors.

Both applications are due February 14, 2025. We strongly encourage ALL seniors to complete both applications as soon as possible to guarantee access to two FREE years of college. It also ensures students have ample time to complete additional steps in the enrollment process.

Click here to view the Seattle Promise Application

Interpreted Application Workshops - Happening Now!

To support students and families with the Seattle Promise and Seattle Colleges applications, Seattle Colleges are hosting virtual Application Workshops with interpreters for a variety of languages available. These sessions are designed to walk students through the application process and answer any questions they may have.

We encourage your senior to attend one of these workshops if they need guidance on completing their applications.

Click here to view our November Application Workshops

Click here to learn more about Cleveland athletics opportunities, contact information, athletics registration, and game schedules.