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1️⃣ Search "Cleveland ISD, TX" in your phone’s app store and download the app.
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Cleveland ISD Implements Distraction-Free Education Policy for 2025-2026
To support student focus, well-being, and academic achievement, Cleveland ISD is implementing a Distraction-Free Education Policy aligned with House Bill 1481. This new policy limits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day.
What You Need to Know:
🔹 Elementary & Middle School & High School
All personal devices (including cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches, etc.) must be powered off and stored away from the first bell to the last.
🔹 All Campuses:
This policy applies during passing periods, assemblies, and all school activities.
Why It Matters:
The goal is to reduce distractions, enhance emotional wellness, and strengthen student engagement with peers, teachers, and learning.

How Families Can Support:
✅ Talk with your child about staying focused and device-free at school.
✅ Ensure devices are stored in backpacks
✅ To reach your child during the school day, please call the school’s front office.

Thank you for partnering with Cleveland ISD to create a safe, focused, and connected learning environment!

📚🍎 ¡Familias de Cleveland ISD – Ya casi es hora de Conocer al Profesor(a)! 🍎📚
¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y familias para el año escolar 2025–2026! Acompáñenos para el evento de Conocer al Profesor(a) en la escuela primaria de su hijo(a) en las siguientes fechas:
📍 Escuelas Primarias
🗓️ Miércoles, 30 de julio
Grados: PreK, 1.º, 3.º, 5.º
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ Jueves, 31 de julio
Grados: Kinder, 2.º, 4.º
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎒✨¡Comencemos el año escolar con fuerza conectando con los maestros y preparándonos para un gran inicio! No olvide. el primer día de clases es el martes, 5 de agosto de 2025.
📸 Vea los volantes a continuación en inglés y español.
#ClevelandISD #ConocerAlProfesor #RegresoAClases #OrgulloCISD #FamiliaCISD

📣🍎 Cleveland ISD Families – Meet the Teacher Night is Almost Here! 🍎📣

We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to campus for the 2025–2026 school year! Come meet your teachers, tour the classrooms, and get excited for a brand-new year! 🎒✨

📍 Elementary Campuses
🗓️Wednesday, July 30th
Grades: PreK, 1st, 3rd, 5th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, July 31st
Grades: Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📅 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Let’s start the year strong—see you there!
#ClevelandISD #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #CISDProud #CISDFamily #ForwardTogether

🎉🐾 We’re WILD about Early Childhood! 🐾🎉 Cleveland ISD is excited to host the Wild About Early Childhood Conference on July 17, 2025. This year, we're opening it up to the entire community! We invite PK–3rd-grade teachers, private daycare providers, education majors, and caregivers to join us for a fun, inspiring day focused on supporting and empowering our youngest learners. 🗓 Date: July 17, 2025 📍 Location: Cleveland ISD Administration Building 🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM 📲 Register now by scanning the QR code below! Join us to connect, learn, and grow with fellow early childhood professionals and advocates. Let’s go wild for early learning! 🌿🦁🦒🦜🦏 #WildAboutEarlyChildhood #ClevelandISD #EarlyLearningMatters #CommunityLearning #CISDEvents

🌞🍎 CISD Summer Meal Program 2025 Is Here! 🍽️🌞 Cleveland ISD is proud to offer FREE summer meals to all children 18 years and younger—no registration or ID required! 📅 Dates: Monday – Thursday, June 2 – June 26, 2025 📍 Locations & Times: Southside Elementary Breakfast: 7:00–7:30 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Santa Fe Middle School Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 AM | Lunch: 12:30–1:00 PM Cleveland High School Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 AM | Lunch: 12:30–1:00 PM Pine Burr Elementary Breakfast: 7:00–7:30 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Tarkington Middle School Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Tuff Kids School Breakfast: 8:30–8:50 AM | Lunch: 12:00–12:30 PM 📞 Questions? Contact our Child Nutrition Department at 281-592-2618. Let’s make sure every child in our community stays healthy and nourished this summer! 💚 #ClevelandISD #SummerMeals #HealthyKids #FreeMeals #CommunityFirst

🚨👮‍♂️ Welcome to the Cleveland ISD Family, Chief James Kelemen! 👮‍♂️🚨 Cleveland ISD is proud to welcome Chief James Kelemen as our new Chief of Police! With a distinguished career in law enforcement and a passion for building safe, student-centered environments, Chief Kelemen brings experience, integrity, and a servant-leader mindset to our district. He is committed to strengthening school safety, community trust, and positive relationships between students, staff, and officers. We are excited to have his leadership as we continue to prioritize the well-being and security of every Cleveland ISD campus. Please join us in giving Chief Kelemen a warm welcome to Indian Nation! 💙🖤 #ClevelandISD #WelcomeChiefKelemen #StudentSafety #ForwardTogether

Dear Families, We couldn’t be prouder of the incredible accomplishments happening across Cleveland ISD. The Cleveland Weekly Insider is our way of celebrating these weekly wins — and we’re just getting started. Together, we are Moving Forward — celebrating our students, supporting our staff, and building a bright future for Cleveland ISD. Warm regards, Cleveland ISD Communications Team 📢 #ClevelandProud | #MovingForward | #ClevelandWeeklyInsider

🎒✨ Ready, Set, School! ✨🎒 Pre-K & Kinder Preparation Day Presented by Cleveland ISD and Austin Memorial Library 📅 Date: May 20, 2025 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 Location: 220 Bonham Dr, Cleveland, TX Is your little one getting ready to start school? Join us for "Ready, Set, School!", a fun and informative day designed to help children and families prepare for the big step into Pre-K and Kindergarten! Hosted by Cleveland ISD in collaboration with Austin Memorial Library, this event offers families an exciting sneak peek into the school experience. Kids will enjoy engaging activities while parents gain valuable resources and insights to ensure a smooth start to the school year. 🎯 Why Attend? Meet teachers and staff Discover learning tools and classroom expectations Build confidence before the first day of school Get tips on how to support your child at home 🔒 Spots are limited! Reserve your spot today by scanning the QR code or visiting bit.ly/CISDPKK Let’s make the first day of school a success—together! 🚌📚✂️ #ClevelandISD #ReadySetSchool #PreKPrep #KinderKickoff #CommunityStrong #CISDFamily

🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week | May 5–9, 2025 🌟 This week, we proudly celebrate Cleveland ISD’s amazing teachers for their unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment to student success. Our educators go above and beyond every day to inspire, support, and empower the leaders of tomorrow. Please join us in showing your appreciation and gratitude for the difference they make in our schools and community! 💙🧡 Thank you, Cleveland ISD teachers—you are the heart of our district! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAreClevelandStrong #ThankATeacher

📣 Superintendent Announcement It’s Official – Dr. Glenn Barnes Named Superintendent of Cleveland ISD The Cleveland ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Glenn Barnes as the Superintendent of Schools. With a strong vision for educational excellence and community engagement, Dr. Barnes is ready to lead Cleveland ISD into a bright and successful future. We welcome Dr. Barnes and look forward to the continued growth and success of our district under his leadership. ➡️ Stay tuned for updates and a message from Superintendent Barnes coming soon. #ClevelandISD #Leadership #SuperintendentAnnouncement

Cleveland ISD Pre-/Kinder Inscripciónes 2025-2026 lunes 28 de abril - viernes 9 de mayo lunes, miércoles y viernes 9:00am-3:00pm martes y jueves 1:00pm-6:00pm

Cleveland ISD Pre-K/Kinder Enrollment 2025-2026 Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 9 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 pm - 6:00pm

See you tomorrow at the Literacy Festival @ Cleveland HS Saturday, March 26th 9 am to 12 pm. There will be FREE books, prizes and more. “Books train your imagination to think big."- Taylor Swift

We are 8 days away from CISD's Literacy Festival. The event is April 26th from 9 am o 12 pm at Cleveland High School. There will be FREE books, prizes, games and loads of fun! “Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” – Mary Schmich

STAAR Testing season is here. Please be mindful there are no visitors allowed in the building on testing days. April 8th STAAR Reading, April 15th STAAR Science and April 23 STAAR Math. Please make sure students get plenty of rest and are present for school.

Cleveland ISD Names Dr. Glenn Barnes as Lone Finalist for Superintendent The Cleveland ISD Board of Trustees is proud to announce Dr. Glenn Barnes as the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools. Following an extensive search, the Board has selected Dr. Barnes for his proven leadership, deep ties to the community, and unwavering commitment to student success. Dr. Barnes is no stranger to Cleveland ISD. Having previously served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal within the district, he played a vital role in advancing academic achievement, including leading Cleveland Middle School to earn all seven TEA distinctions—an honor awarded to only 5% of schools in the state. His leadership experience also includes serving as Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Culture at Splendora ISD and most recently as Superintendent of Aransas Pass ISD, where he implemented strategic initiatives that strengthened academic performance, leadership development, and district operations. "Cleveland ISD is home for me, and I am honored to return and serve this incredible district once again," said Dr. Barnes. "I look forward to working alongside our students, staff, families, and community to build on our strengths and create new opportunities for success." Board President Amanda Brooks expressed confidence in Dr. Barnes' leadership, stating: "Dr. Barnes understands Cleveland ISD, our students, and our community. His experience and passion for education make him the right choice to guide our district into the future." Per Texas law, the Board must observe a 21-day waiting period before officially appointing Dr. Barnes as Superintendent. The final vote is expected at a Board meeting later this month. Stay tuned for updates, and join us in welcoming back Dr. Glenn Barnes to Cleveland ISD! ❤️✨ For more information, visit Cleveland ISD Website.

Week of the young child April 7 - 11, 2025 Semana del niño del 7 al 11 de Abril

Save the dates for PreK and Kindergarten Round Up. Registration is coming soon! If you have questions concerning Round Up please contact our amazing Counselors.