To 9th grade families, 10th grade families, and any new enrollments to Cleveland High School. With the new school year quickly approaching, you likely have many questions about health and safety protocols, our new bell schedules, clubs, sports, and activities at Cleveland. Students also might want a chance to come inside the school to find their classrooms and try out their new locker combination. So, we will be hosting a series of informal, optional Open Houses at Cleveland as an opportunity to meet with some administrators and teachers and to walk around the building. 

Calling all Juniors! You can now sign up to take the 2021-22 Preliminary SAT (PSAT) test. The PSAT is the only way a Junior can qualify for the Merit Scholarship Program. Learn more about the benefits of the PSAT and other resources by clicking here. The PSAT will be held Wednesday October 13, 2021.

The deadline to sign up is Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 1:00pm

Cost: $20.00

SIGN UP AND PAY HERE 

If you are an AVID student or enrolled in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program (FRL) there is no cost to you. If you are on FRL please communicate with your counselor that you would like to sign up. Find out if you qualify and sign up for the Free or Reduced Lunch program by clicking here

***Sophomores are automatically signed up for the PSAT and do not need to pay***

BIPOC Students Literally Just Vibing & Thriving is a space for Black, Brown, Indigenous and PoC Portland Public Schools students to heal collectively, hang out and hold each other in fierce love

Facilitators: 

Dani Mandley, Des Bansille, Grace McMickens, Mims Rouse, J.D. Diaz, Enerst “Lorenzo” Lowe and Rick “Ricky” Soto 

What is the purpose of this group?

To provide a safe space for Black, Brown and Indigenous students of color to collectviely process feelings of trauma as a result of covid-19 isolation, the rise in attacks against communities of color by white supremacists and any other hardships experienced as Black and Brown bodies living in a colonized space. The intention of this group is to build a community based in solidarity where students learn to support and care for themselves and one another.

Who can join?

Any PPS student between the ages of 8-18 years old who identifies as Black, Brown, Indigenous and PoC. 

How do I sign up?

In order to join this group all youth must complete the sign up form here: https://tinyurl.com/bipocvibe 

Can parents be present during these sessions?

Parents are invited to join sessions 10 minutes prior to their start time in order to meet with facilitators and ask any clarifying questions. Once the meeting has begun, parents may be present but the space will be open for youth voices and facilitators only. This action is an effort to keep the space youth-centered. 

For more information contact browngirlrisepdx@gmail.com 

Dear Cleveland Families,

I know it is hard to believe that the beginning of the 2021-22 school year is just around the corner! We are excited to welcome back students to a full week of school in person. The class of 2025 looks to be our largest yet! I also know that we are starting this school year with some questions about the Delta variant of the Coronavirus and how that might impact what school looks like this year. You can expect regular communication from me and PPS regarding COVID-19 protocols. Currently, all students and staff are required to wear masks while in the building. Classroom furniture is being placed to allow three feet between students where possible. I would encourage students to self monitor for COVID symptoms and to stay home if they have a fever of 100.4 F or higher, shortness of breath, an unexplainable cough or a sudden loss of sense of taste or smell.

I would like to offer my gratitude to all of you for your continuing support of public education and your neighborhood school. Last year was challenging but we also grew and came together in new ways as a community to support our students. We have a dynamic, talented and dedicated staff who are excited for this coming school year. We cannot wait to laugh, learn and grow with your students as we work together with you to make it one of the best yet! 

Click here for important information that families and students will need as you prepare to return to school. 

Jo Ann Wadkins,

Principal

Cleveland High School

As part of reopening Portland Public Schools in the 2021-22 school year, the district must submit a plan to the Oregon Department of Education. As part of the requirement, PPS is asking for feedback on the plan.

Dear PPS Families,

The 2021-22 school year is fast approaching, and we continue to prepare to safely reopen our schools for in-person learning. We want to make sure you are aware of upcoming opportunities to receive a COVID-19 vaccine during registration at our nine comprehensive high schools.

Dear PPS Students, Families and Staff,

As we finalize our last Back to School FAQ sections, we wanted to share with you a couple of updates. First, the district’s Office of Internal Performance Audit recently presented to the Board of Education its audit of our health and safety practices for hybrid learning last spring. We are pleased and proud to say that auditors reported no findings. From last week’s presentation:

Dear Colleagues,

The public health guidance is clear--vaccines are the best way to prevent the spread and the severity of COVID. Today we are announcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all PPS staff.