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VASJ Class of 2024 celebrated during commencement ceremony
Family, friends, faculty and staff, and VASJ administration joined together at Ss. Robert and William Parish the evening of May 20 to celebrate the VASJ Class of 2024 during a commencement ceremony. Ninety-seven students were part of this year’s graduating class. Fifty-six percent of the class reported receiving merit-based college...
Notre Dame College delays final paychecks; Cleveland schools word choice worries parent
After closing its doors to students at the end of the spring semester, Notre Dame College has been winding down operations. But even that is producing more heartache for the faculty and staff who are losing their jobs. An internal email obtained by Signal Cleveland says the college has delayed issuing its final paychecks. It’s not clear if the college – which was forced to shut down after more than 100 years because of mounting financial debt – has the money.
Cleveland parents say ‘quality of classroom instruction’ and safety are top concerns
Parents of Cleveland Metropolitan School District students care most about educational quality and school safety when considering where to enroll their children, according to a recent survey. More than 90% of the surveyed CMSD parents agreed that the “quality of classroom instruction” was their most important consideration when choosing a...
Case Elementary School to become healthcare career training center
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The former Cleveland Center for Arts and Technology Elementary School will see new life in education thanks to a local nonprofit. New Bridge Cleveland, a nonprofit that provides youth and adult learning programs, has acquired Case Elementary School at 4050 Superior Avenue. The 66,000-square-foot building, which was built in the 1970s, is set to be renovated and redesigned to become a “state-of-the-art” workforce training center, a news release announced.
High schoolers flock to University Hospitals' nursing program
A new program at Cleveland-based University Hospitals that gives high school students a glimpse into nursing careers is proving worthwhile in attracting more young people to healthcare — a growing priority for many health systems looking to bolster the pipeline of future clinicians. In June, the health system announced...
Familiar Faces in New Roles at Euclid Schools
Dr. Donisha Bailey – Director of Exceptional Children. The Euclid Schools are proud to announce that Dr. Donisha Bailey has been hired as the Director of Exceptional Children effective August 1st. Before her new appointment, Dr. Bailey served as Principal of Shoreview Elementary. Before taking the helm at Shoreview,...
Fewer CMSD students missing school, but gaps persist for Black students and students with disabilities
Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) saw a dip this year in chronic absenteeism, which is when a student misses at least 10% of classroom days. CEO Warren Morgan told school board members at a recent meeting he expects that to drop even further when attendance numbers for the full school year are final. Black students and students with disabilities, however, showed more modest gains in attendance.
Berea Schools superintendent addresses offsite religious instruction policy
BEREA, Ohio -- Berea City Schools Superintendent Tracy Wheeler recently reviewed a long-established district policy enabling students -- with parental consent -- to attend offsite religion classes during the school day. At the June 27 Board of Education meeting, she stressed that the Released Time for Religious Instruction (RTRI) policy...
Cleveland High teacher retires -- after 56 years!
At the end of Cleveland High School’s Senior Recognition Assembly – on Tuesday, May 21st – most of the school’s students were dismissed, and only the class of 2024 remained in the auditorium when Jan Watt walked up to the microphone and surprised the seniors with this announcement: “I am going to graduate with you.” The news stunned the seniors. She told the group that after a year full of wonderful memories, she had made the difficult decision to retire after a record-setting 56 years...
UH Health Scholars Program first class wrapping up internship program
The first class to complete the entire eighth through 12th grade University Hospitals Health Scholars Program recently began its final summer of learning and mentorship. The four-week paid summer internship, hosted by University Hospitals’ office of community impact, equity, diversity and inclusion, will be held through July 12. University...
Capture beginnings, not endings, on graduation day: Sun Messages
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio – There is nothing quite like commencement. Although it’s almost a cliche to start a graduation speech with “the word ‘commencement’ means ‘beginning, not ending’ , perhaps the timeworn phrase retains a burst of relevance. Just what is the next,...
Brush boys basketball: Early postseason exit a season ago fueling Dammons, Arcs through summer
Last season’s 58-54 defeat to Uniontown Lake in the first round of the postseason left a sour taste in Brush’s mouth. The Arcs have refocused during the summer, tackling Midwest Live and the Locked In Summer League at Warrensville Heights. This year’s team has a different feel than last year.
Family, Friends, and Teachers Celebrate EHS Class of 2024
The stands of Euclid Community Stadium were full on Thursday, May 23 as family, friends and faculty gathered to celebrate and honor the Euclid High School Class of 2024. If you missed the ceremony, check out the Euclid Schools Info page on Youtube to watch the full live stream of the event. You can also use the QR code to check out some of the great photos taken throughout the day!
Looking Ahead to a New School Year
There is no such thing as a lazy summer day at Ss. Robert and William Catholic School. During the summer months, our leadership and maintenance staff are hard at work preparing to welcome students for a new school year. One of the most exciting additions students will enjoy is the...
Frederick Douglass High School Graduation “Class of 2024”
Frederick Douglass High School Euclid Campus Class of 2024 were so excited to be able to walk across the stage to receive their High School Diplomas. These students come from various backgrounds and defied all odds to achieve such a great accomplishment. Frederick Douglass High School Euclid Campus graduated 97 students! Graduation was held at Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus Auditorium.
Solon High School student-athletes score big in community service
SOLON, Ohio -- Members of the Solon High School boys soccer team traded their cleats for helping hands in June, volunteering at the Solon Senior Center’s Produce Market distribution. This drive-thru service provides fresh fruits and vegetables monthly to local senior citizens. If you purchase a product or register...
Five-Star Child Care Center At UH Parma Honors Graduates
The 31 children who proudly marched up the red carpet and onto the stage at Pre-Kindergarten graduation weren’t the only stars shining recently at UH Parma’s Child Care Center. One by one, these beaming 5-year-olds shook hands with their teachers and received their diplomas as “Pomp and Circumstance” played.
Ursuline College names first lay person, first man as president
David King will be the 18th president of Ursuline College in Pepper Pike starting July 1. King succeeds Sister Christine De Vinne, who announced that she will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year in August. King will be the first lay person and first man to lead...
Campus climate in spotlight at Hillel’s annual meeting
When most people think of antisemitic incidents, they refer to antisemitism during World War II and the Holocaust, where antisemitism involved wielding a swastika or engaging in Nazi propaganda. However, Sarah Hurwitz, author and former political speechwriter, said while people often think of antisemitism as the same now, it is...
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