Strategic Planning

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Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

Strategic Planning


2026: Excellence For All

 

Mission:  

Our schools provide a challenging and engaging education to prepare all of our students to become responsible citizens and succeed in college and career.


Vision:  

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools educate students by embracing diversity, ensuring equitable experiences and fostering outstanding teaching and learning to develop academically prepared critical thinkers who contribute positively and compete successfully in the world.


Core Values:

  • Excellence

  • Equity

  • Integrity

  • Trust

  • Respect

2026 Strategic Plan Booklet

STRATEGIC PLANNING NEWS

Archived News
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District Begins Search For Next CFO/Treasurer

Mar. 20, 2025 -- After 30 years with the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Scott Gainer has announced he will retire July 31. The District has partnered with the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve to lead a comprehensive, community-driven search for the next Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer.
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Each CH-UH School Earns Bronze Recognition for PBIS Efforts

Oct. 21, 2024 -- Each school in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District has earned the Bronze PBIS Recognition Award from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and the Ohio PBIS Network for the 2023-2024 school year. 
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"Excellence in Financial Reporting" for 23rd Consecutive Year

Aug. 28, 2024 -- For the 23rd straight year, ASBO International has awarded the CH-UH City School District its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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College & Career Readiness Updates

Aug. 14, 2024 -- In this letter, Superintendent Kirby shares Career Technical Education organizational updates and college and career readiness news.
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CH-UH Preschool Programs Earn Five-Star Ratings

June 10, 2024 -- The preschool programs at Noble Elementary School and Gearity Professional Development School have once again been awarded five-star ratings by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Step Up To Quality division.
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CH-UH Announces 2024 Staff Award Winners

May 28, 2024 -- The CH-UH City School District has named its Teacher of the Year, Helping Hand of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Administrator of the Year for 2023-2024.
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Community Invited to Heights Family Resource Center Opening May 17

Apr. 15, 2024 -- The community is invited to celebrate the launch of the District’s new Heights Family Resource Center on May 17 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Delisle Options Center.
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Board of Education Meeting Summary - February 6, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024 -- At the monthly regular Board of Education meeting on February 6, Heights High students shared happenings at the school, the Curriculum & Instruction team presented recommendations for new K-12 math materials, and the Board voted to approve the Academic Calendars for the next two school years.
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