Noble Family Newsletter
February 2, 2026
Noble Families,
As we prepare for a new week, we remain focused on helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, especially as state testing approaches. I recently shared with teachers a Wall Street Journal article highlighting research showing that classrooms with clear expectations, strong routines, and caring, consistent teachers help students build resilience and skills that lead to long-term success. While learning can sometimes feel challenging, these moments are often where the most growth happens.
Please know that our staff is deeply committed to supporting every child with encouragement, structure, and care as we work together to prepare students not only for assessments, but for life beyond the classroom.
Mr. Walker, M.Ed.
Principal
Noble Families,
Last week at Noble, students and staff continued to focus on strong expectations, positive behavior, and learning together. Across the building, students earned hundreds of points for being kind, safe, respectful, responsible, and on time, showing their commitment to doing their best each day. Attendance continues to be a priority, and while winter weather impacted January attendance across grade levels, we appreciate families’ continued partnership in supporting regular school attendance.
As we move into February, our focus remains on maintaining high expectations while providing meaningful support for students academically and behaviorally. Teachers are engaging students in thoughtful learning activities that encourage problem-solving, reflection, and independence. We also continue celebrating student success, including our upcoming February Allstars recognition on February 11. Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration as we work together to help every student grow and succeed.
Ms. Barrett
Assistant Principal
Eric Cohen is one of our Gifted Intervention Specialists. He was born and raised in Florida, where he spent his first 18 years, then moved to Arizona in 1997 and lived there for eight years. Before relocating to Ohio in 2005, he also lived in New York. Mr. Cohen has been happily married since 2008 and is the proud father of five children, ranging in age from 16 to 3.
Mr. Cohen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Arizona State University and a Master of Education from Cleveland State University. Outside of work, he enjoys studying Talmud, spending time outdoors hiking, biking, swimming, and gardening, and going to the beach. He values time with his family, enjoys cooking and cleaning around the house, and rarely passes up a good cup of coffee.
This week, February 2–6, we join schools nationwide in celebrating National School Counseling Week! We are so fortunate to have Mrs. Ohlinger as part of our Noble team, supporting our students every day with care, guidance, and expertise. Please take a moment to recognize her hard work and dedication, our students, staff, and school community benefit greatly from her efforts. Thank you, Mrs. Ohlinger, for all that you do!
There will be no school on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents Day.
Some friendly reminders for the school year:
Medication should be given at home when at all possible. If your child were to require medication, either prescription or over-the-counter, be given at school, a "Permission for Medication" form must be completed by their health practitioner and given to the school nurse. Any medication must be delivered to school by an adult in the container in which it was dispensed. This is Ohio law and CH-UH Board policy designed to protect children. No medication will be given without a licensed health provider's order on file in the Health Office.
Health History should be kept current. The Health Office needs to know of any changes in your child's health. Serious illnesses, allergies, surgeries, and chronic conditions should be reported. Children who have life-threatening allergies or medical conditions should have their medications at school and their Emergency Action Plans and signed "Permission for Medication" forms on file by the beginning of the school year.
Emergency Phone Numbers, cell phones, home phone numbers, etc., should be included on your Emergency Medical Authorization and updated throughout the year as needed.
Guidelines for Attendance are as follows:
Your child should be kept home if he/she has any of the following within the last 24 hours:
Fever ≥ 100° F
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constant cough
Fresh cold with constant runny nose
Rash that has not been diagnosed
Strep throat (should not return to school until 24 hours after medicine has started. If a child has only been cultured, please wait for results before sending them back to school.)
Please remember that contagious disease must be reported to the school.
The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available at the following link: Communication Plan. The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.
As Ohio State Testing approaches—with testing windows opening as early as April for students in Grades 3–5—we are beginning a Question of the Week initiative to help students build confidence and familiarity with OST-style questions. Each week, students will engage with one thoughtfully selected question to practice skills, problem-solving, and test-taking strategies in a low-pressure way. This ongoing exposure helps students feel more comfortable with the format and expectations while reinforcing that learning is about growth and effort over time. Families can support this work by encouraging students to talk about their thinking, explain their answers, and approach each question with curiosity and confidence.
Grades are to be updated in Infinite Campus every two weeks. The following posting schedule has been created for the 2025-2026 school year for all teachers to follow.
The IT Department at The Delisle Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist with all Chromebook-related issues! Don’t let tech troubles get in the way of your child’s success. Get any needed repairs or replacements done now, so your student is fully prepared for the start of year!
What’s Available:
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Chromebook Repairs
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Charger Replacements
Location:
The Delisle Center
14780 Superior Rd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Phone Number:
(216) 397-6000
All students in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, from pre-K through 12, will receive free breakfast and lunch each day of the 2024-2025 school year.
Every student, regardless of family income level, in every district school building will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge each day. Students will continue to receive the same high-quality meals provided by AVI Fresh, the district’s food service partner. Families do not need to submit Free and Reduced Lunch applications.
Click the link below to access all meal menus!
