Noble Family Newsletter
December 19, 2025
Noble Families,
As we wrap up the final week of instruction for 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the learning, growth, and progress our students have made so far this year. Reaching the midpoint of the school year provides a natural opportunity to pause, celebrate successes, and thoughtfully plan for what comes next.
Throughout the year, our teachers and staff use a variety of information, including classroom work, assessments, attendance, and daily observations, to better understand how students are doing. This helps us celebrate growth and identify areas where additional support may be needed, ensuring we are meeting the needs of every learner.
We are deeply grateful for the Noble community. Thank you to our families for your partnership, trust, and ongoing support, and to our students for their hard work and perseverance. Together, we create a positive, caring environment where students can learn and thrive.
As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with purpose, clarity, and a continued commitment to supporting every student’s success.
Mr. Walker, M.Ed.
Principal
Noble Families,
As we close out the final week of instruction for 2025, we want to share how proud we are of our students and grateful for our school community. While the upcoming break is exciting, we recognize that changes in routine can feel challenging for some students. Throughout this week, our focus has been on maintaining consistent routines, meaningful learning, and positive connections to ensure students feel safe, supported, and celebrated.
Our classrooms remained grounded in strong instruction and clear expectations, core elements that help make Noble a welcoming and successful place for students to learn and grow. We are proud of the positive choices students continue to make and the growth we see each day. As we head into the break, we thank our families for your partnership and trust. Your support plays an essential role in helping our students thrive.
We wish you a safe, restful, and joyful break and look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026.
Ms. Barrett
Assistant Principal
Ms. Emily Conner is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist in her second year with the CH-UH Schools, supporting students in developing essential communication skills that foster academic and social success. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Kent State University and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Akron, where she honed her expertise in assessment, intervention, and individualized student support.
Ms. Conner is passionate about creating inclusive and supportive environments for all students, helping them gain confidence in their speech, language, and social communication abilities. Outside of her professional work, she is an avid traveler and nature enthusiast. This past summer, she checked both London and Ireland off her travel bucket list and still found time to enjoy camping trips under the stars, embracing adventure and discovery wherever she goes.
The Smiles Program will be visiting Noble Elementary School on Monday, January 12, 2026. Consent forms were sent home to each classroom this week. The dental team will be set up in the STEM Lab to provide services to participating students.
More information will be shared once consent forms are returned.
This week, our students had the chance to shop for holiday gifts at the Snowflake Shop, proudly sponsored and hosted by our Noble PTA. Students were able to purchase a variety of thoughtful and fun items at student-friendly prices, providing a meaningful and joyful way to celebrate the holiday season.
A huge thank you to our PTA for creating this special experience and helping make the season bright for our students!
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.
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.
Need homework help for your K-8 student? Reaching Heights offers in-person academic support!
Grades K-8
When: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Where: Noble Neighborhood Library (Cleveland, Heights)
Sign-Up: Parents must schedule a phone call first (by appointment only).
Connect: Email manyvillages@reachingheights.org or visit reachingheights.org!
Families of K–3 students can support learning at home by practicing Acadience Reading and Math skills. Acadience provides short, targeted practice activities that reinforce key skills and help students build confidence. You can learn more and access practice materials here: Acadience Practice Resources.
For families of students in grades 3–5, the Ohio Department of Education offers resources to practice for the OST (Ohio State Tests) and Interim Assessments. These resources include sample questions, practice tests, and guidance to support at-home learning.
Using these resources can help students feel prepared and confident while reinforcing skills learned in school.
The City of Cleveland Heights is excited to announce the prompt for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, now in its 30th year.
In 2026, we're joining with The King Center, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that the King legacy not only remains relevant and viable but is effectively leveraged for positive social impact.
The King Center's 2026 theme is: Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way. According to the nonprofit, "This theme is more than a banner; it’s a blueprint for action...anchor[ing] our commitment to building the Beloved Community: a world where injustice ends, violence is replaced by compassion, and love becomes the prevailing force."
These are both large and complex ideas, and we encourage teachers and parents/guardians of our younger students to focus on the power of choosing kindness over meanness.
Students are invited to explore these ideas in essay form, in a poem, or visually in a poster.
We will review all submissions in preparation for the Tuesday, January 13, ceremony at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, 6 pm. All students, their families, and friends are invited to attend the event. A selection of students will be invited to share their work on stage and will be notified in advance if selected.
Please complete the form linked here and upload your submission.
If you'd prefer to submit a physical copy, please contact Jonathan Wilhelm at jwilhelm@clevelandheights.gov or (216) 291-3669.
Deadline for all submissions: December 31, 2025
Despite winter conditions, students demonstrated strong expectations, including Level 0 behavior, appropriate urgency, and effective communication from staff throughout the drill.
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!
