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Roxboro Middle School hosted a district Power of the Pen tournament, where 136 students from 14 schools competed in three rounds of timed creative writing. The Roxboro seventh grade team earned top honors at both the district and regional levels, with several students placing individually and two advancing to the state tournament.

The Heights High School Drama Club will present the stage adaptation of William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" for their annual spring play on April 16, 17, and 18 at 7 p.m. and April 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Auditorium of the high school. The play features seniors Abs Burkle, Violet Carter, Tulie Gosselin, Nora Lubbers, Carl Nicosia, Emma Preston, Kendall Thompson, and Clara Walker.

At the monthly regular Board of Education meeting on April 7, Heights High School sophomore Jesse Bowling delivered the Superintendent’s Student Cadre Report, and the Board and Superintendent Kirby recognized recent student achievements.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Reaching Heights Summer Music Camp. This annual music week has been transforming campers as musicians, team players, and risk takers since 2005.

Noble Elementary’s growing Run Club brings dozens of students together each week to build fitness, confidence, and healthy habits through running and mentorship. Led by teacher Lynne Gaines, the program energizes both students and the surrounding community while preparing participants for the upcoming Tiger 5K.

The theme across the CH-UH School District this year is Heights United. In that spirit, each month CH-UH is recognizing employees who go above and beyond to inspire unity and create a culture of excellence in our district.

Amanda Zapotechne has been with the CH-UH City School District for the last two years as the district’s Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction. Prior to coming to CH-UH, Zapotechne served as the principal of Liberty Elementary in North Ridgeville, and as an assistant principal in Cleveland Metropolitan City Schools. 

Boulevard teacher Tameka Bradley says her “teacher heart” is happy as 4th and 5th graders partner with 2nd grade Reading Buddies, building confidence, fluency, and connections through shared reading. The program extends beyond literacy, giving students meaningful opportunities to support one another, develop social-emotional skills, and discover that “it’s better to read with someone than to read at them.”

Both institutions will focus on simplicity to deliver clear communication and streamlined processes, breaking down barriers to applying to college.

The District is seeking dedicated residents to join the Lay Finance Committee (LFC). Applications are due March 20.

Lake Erie Ink, a Cleveland Heights-based non-profit, was founded to provide “creative expression opportunities and academic support to community youth in Greater Cleveland.” And it has been doing exactly that in the Heights schools for more than a decade.

As part of our continued PBIS and Social Emotional Learning efforts, CH-UH schools are providing routine expectation assemblies focused on safety and prevention, including gun safety awareness. Additional parent programming has been planned in collaboration with the district’s family and community partners.

CH-UH school social worker Edie Fiala has been named the 2026 School Social Worker of the Year for the state of Ohio. Ms. Fiala currently serves Fairfax and Oxford elementary schools and as the District Homeless Liaison.

Fourteen Cleveland Heights High School students in the Heights Career Tech programs were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on February 26. The NTHS is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize and empower students and teachers in Career and Technical Education.