October 26, 2026

October

29th - No School - Grading Day

30th - No School - Planning Day

November

2nd - Winter Sports Season Starts

3rd - Jostens here for Seniors

11th - No School - Veterans Day

12-14 - Musical - Little Women

23 & 24 - Parent Teacher Conferences

We are excited to share a simpler, more accessible way to manage your student’s attendance!

Beginning November 2, Cleveland will transition to using ParentVUE to report and excuse student absences, replacing our former Google attendance form.

Through ParentVUE, parents and guardians can easily report:

• Full-day absences

• Partial-day absences

• Individual class period absences

Note: You can still email clevelandattend@pps.net to excuse past absences.

Action Needed: Please ensure you can log into your ParentVUE account prior to November 2.

All students who are driving to school and parking at the Marshall Campus must register their car to recieve a parking pass. Here is the link to register.

Students: If you have already registered, come pick up your parking pass during FLEX this Tuesday (10/27) or Wednesday (10/28) in the Main Hall from VP-Keyla Santiago.

We NEED morning volunteer greeters at the Marshall campus! Come spend just 90 minutes of your morning welcoming students. You will help us build a safe, inviting atmosphere and ensure our school staff can focus on daily operations without being interrupted by the front door buzzer.

Note: A current PPS Volunteer check must be on file.

Click here to sign up!

Adapted from Louisa May Alcott's cherished 1868 novel, this moving coming-of-age story follows Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy as they grow up, chase their dreams, and face life's challenges in Civil War-era Massachusetts. Featuring a soaring score and timeless themes of love and family, this heartfelt production offers a memorable experience for audiences of all ages.

Performance Schedule:

• Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM
• Friday, November 13 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 PM (Matinee)
• Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 PM

Ticket Information:
Tickets are available for purchase online now.

• Adults: $15.00
• Students: $10.00
• Purchase Link: gofan.co/app/school/OR21940

IB Exam registration ends on Wednesday!! Students can still register for IB Exams for the May 2027 session. We apologize for the hiccups last week with the form, but it is up and running again! Regular registration is open until October 28th - after that point, late registrations incur additional fees. You can find information about the exams, the benefits of testing, which courses are eligible, cost and opportunities for financial assistance, and more in the IB section of the Cleveland website. The slides and a recording of the IB Informational Meetings on September 30th and October 14th can also be found there.

Extended Essay Showcase

Mark your calendars for the IB Extended Essay Showcase on Wednesday, November 18th. As part of the process of earning their full IB Diploma, the 2027 Senior Diploma candidates have written 4,000 word Extended Essays on individual research topics, and will be transforming them into 10-minute presentations in preparation for our Showcase! You can rotate through the session style Showcase and see up to 5 of the 80 TED Talk-like presentations. This is a great opportunity for families of the candidates to see them shine, and also for families of our 9th and 10th graders to get a sense of what working toward the full IB Diploma looks like. This is the culminating event for these hardworking students, so please plan to join us to celebrate our full Diploma candidates as they present on their exciting and individual research!!

Hoping to see you all there,

Jamie Briscoe

(jbriscoe@pps.net)

Find your School Counselor’s contact info here. Use the link to make an appointment that works for you or just reach out. If you don’t know who your student’s School Counselor is, check ParentVue → Student Info; or ask your student or call 503-916-5452

Follow us @chs_warrior_ssc on instagram

Click this link for a copy of the Senior Calender. This can also help with college application information. Pro tip: Bookmark it and check it often as things are updated office

2027 Graduation is at PSU on Tuesday, June 8th @ 4:30pm

Check MaiaLearning, Trivory and the whiteboard outside the CCC for a list of colleges.

This fall, several Oregon public universities offer special preview days, offering more in-depth programming. Here are dates and links: Oregon State University (10/30, 11/14), Southern Oregon University (11/13), OSU- Cascades in Bend (11/7), Western Oregon University (special game day tours on Saturdays in the fall), Oregon Institute of Technology’s Commuter campus in Wilsonville (daily tours), Eastern Oregon University, and Portland State University (tours all the time). Explore the benefits of our Oregon public university system!

Counselors will be available during most Flex sessions in the College and Career Center (B16) to answer questions about post high school planning including things like the Common App, letters of recommendation, financial aid, apprenticeships and community college.

Need Help with College Apps? Students can…

• Talk to your Higher Education/Personal Finance teacher.

• Go to a College Application Flex Session in B16.

• Review our SLIDES

• Read the All Things College doc.

• Check out the Private and Public College Checklist

Need help? See your counselor

• Applying to a four year college is not the only way to win! Check out these slides about WORKING IN THE TRADES.

• Come to PCC Preview Day on December 11, see me to sign up.

The College and Career Center is seeking more volunteers to support students during Flex Periods in the CCC/Room B16. If you’re available to help students during the school day and are eager to learn more about the college application process, then please complete the google form here: https://forms.gle/sLZGC3KTY7qZqrSe8 ( Reminder: ll volunteers must first complete the PPS Volunteer application process)

Steps to Submit:

1. Name your photo file using the student’s legal first and last name.

2. Complete the Senior Photo Submission Form including your senior’s quote (optional) and preferred name. Attach the photo in the designated section

Deadline to submit a photo is: Friday, December 20, 2025

Donate Now | Senior Class of 2027 Graduation Party by Cleveland High School PTA

Winter sports begin in November! If your student-athlete needs information regarding preseason conditioning, tryouts, or general team schedules, please reach out to the contacts below:

• Boys Basketball: Terrence Dickens – tdickens1@pps.net

• Girls Basketball: Stacey Berg – sberg@pps.net

• Swimming: Robyn Welch – rowelch@pps.net

• Wrestling: Zach Sias –zsias@pps.net

Registration Information:

All student-athletes must be registered online and have an active physical on file prior to attending practices or tryouts.

Register Here

Thinking about joining the Swim Team this season?

Come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 28, during lunch in the Alumni Room.

You'll get details on tryouts, practice schedules, and meet the team.

All skill levels are welcome—hope to see you there!

We are excited to announce that orders for this year’s yearbook are now open! For as low as $60, the yearbook is a cherished memento that captures memories, friendships, and special moments from throughout the school year. Purchase this year’s yearbook to celebrate your student’s achievements and milestones. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to preserve these unforgettable memories for years to come. Place your orders today!

Order your yearbook here.

Click here for all yearbook information

Volunteer Sign Up HERE All volunteers must first complete the PPS Volunteer application process.

• We accept new or gently used clothing that is washed, in style, and free of stains, pet hair, and odors. Please ensure food donations are not expired.

• Please limit donations to 10 items at a time.

• Donations accepted from students in bins outside of the Caring Closet Room B13. This is different from the PTA Clothing Center that is for all PPS students.

We are currently seeking fall and winter clothing. We need the following items:

Clothing

• Baggy Jeans/Pants

• Athletic Shorts

• T-shirts

• Winter Jackets

• Hats/gloves

• Sweatshirts/Fleeces

• Sneakers sizes 8-10 (womens) 10-13 (mens)

• Boots

• Belts

• Underwear (new)

• Socks (new)

Hygiene

• Deodorant

• Body Wash

Food

• Pasta

• Soup

• Rice

• Beans

Tuesday, October 27th

Love to bake? Or simply want to shower our staff with treats? Sign-up to bake, OR bring a treat/healthy item for our monthly staff cafe! Every bit helps, thank you in advance! Can't bake or buy? Donate funds via Venmo: @cosettep

Celebrate the Mandarin Immersion Program with a night of great food and fun while supporting the MIP at Woodstock, Harrison Park, and Cleveland, and helping all students, regardless of income, participate in the Taiwan Research Residency.

Friday, November 6th, 6 - 10pm

Excellent Cuisine, 8733 SE Division St.

Enjoy an evening of community and festivities:

• Eight-course family-style Chinese dinner and drinks

• Silent auction, wine wall, and gift card gamble

• Live auction featuring vacation destinations and special experiences
  (perfect family holiday gifts)

• Dessert Dash! Raffle! And student presentations!

Click here to purchase individual tickets ($65) or gather a group for a table of 10 ($600).

We are looking forward to a fun event again this year!

2026年树人晚会门票现已开售！

欢迎参加这场充满美食与欢乐的盛会，及支持普通话沉浸式教学项目（MIP）。您的参与将支持Woodstock、Harrison Park和Cleveland学校的MIP项目，并帮助所有学生（无论家庭收入状况如何）都有机会参加台湾研学之旅。

时间：11月6日（周五）晚6:00至10:00

地点：Excellent Cuisine（地址：8733 SE Division St.）

尽享充满社区情谊与欢乐的晚上：

• 八道菜式中式家庭晚宴及饮品
• 无声拍卖、葡萄酒及礼品卡抽奖游戏
• 现场拍卖：包含度假胜地及特色体活动（是绝佳的节日礼物）
• “甜点冲刺”（Dessert Dash）！抽奖活动以及学生演讲!

点击此处 购买个人票（65美元）或组团预订整桌（10人座，600美元）

我们仍在征集拍卖物品。

我们期待今年再次举办一场精彩有趣的盛会！

NEXT MEETING: November 9 at 6:00 PM - Hopworks on Powell

We meet in the band room on the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm

November work party will be on Sat Nov. 14, 9 am - noon - you can find a full calendar here.