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At the monthly regular Board of Education meeting on July 6, the Board recognized students who achieved perfect attendance during the 2025-2026 school year, Superintendent Kirby shared updates on the past month’s work, and Chief Financial Officer Angele Latham delivered her “3 Things” report.

The Ladies of Leadership at Baumgardner Middle School made a positive difference throughout the 2025–2026 school year by giving back to their school and community through service projects, fundraisers, and acts of kindness. With the support of advisors Angela Kirkland and Kaylah Saunders, the students grew as leaders, helped local families, and showed that even small acts of service can have a big impact.

All incoming Heights kindergarten families are invited to receive key information, meet leadership and staff from their child's school, and get questions answered.

Melissa Barrett Burkeet has served the District since 2024 as the assistant principal of Noble Elementary School. Prior to coming to CH-UH, Ms. Barrett Burkeet served Breakthrough Schools in Cleveland as the literacy coaching & curriculum specialist, and later as the principal supervisor.

Stephanie Thomas has served Heights High School since 2023 as an assistant principal. Thomas has also been a teacher and an instructional coach in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, where she provided building-level strategic planning and coached teachers on research-based instructional practices.

Meet Chelsea, E'Niya, and Jayla, three class of 2026 graduates who were part of the Superintendent's Cadre. These Cadre members have been meeting with Liz Kirby monthly and have been instrumental in addressing everything from student mental health to the high school's policies on school safety and building procedures.

After 42 years of sharing her love of music with students, Tamar Gray retired this spring, leaving behind a legacy of helping generations of children build confidence, discover their talents, and find their voices.  Former students, families, colleagues, and current students celebrated her remarkable career with heartfelt tributes, a surprise serenade, and the renaming of the Fairfax Cabaret in her honor.

Members of Heights High's graduating class of 2026 walked out of the building on the evening of May 5 a little closer to their future dreams, thanks to the $128,300 in gifts they received from the community at the Senior Recognition Awards Program.

At the monthly regular Board of Education meeting on June 2, Director of College & Career Readiness Robert Swaggard shared updates on postsecondary work in CH-UH, the Board recognized the Tiger Team Members of the Month for May, and Chief Financial Officer Angele Latham delivered her 3 Things report.

Summer is the perfect time for all students in grades K-12 to choose a book, manga, comic book, or audiobook to read or listen to. Everything counts! 

Ohio is participating in a program this summer called Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks. Please review the information below to check your eligibility and if you need to apply.

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 2025-2026.

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.

Children’s Ink brought together Roxboro Elementary students, staff, and community guest readers to celebrate the creativity and voices of young authors during the school’s annual literacy tradition. This year’s program featured original student writing and welcomed WKYC news anchor Danita Harris as one of the event’s guest readers.

Heights High School's chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 73 new members on May 19, 2026. NHS recognizes student achievement and encourages dedication to the four pillars: scholarship, service, character, and leadership.