September 28, 2026

Dear Cleveland Families,

Thank you all for coming out for Back to School Night last Wednesday. I loved seeing the gym bleachers full with parents. A big thank you to Gary Riler, Band Director, and the fabulous pep band for providing the musical entertainment.

One thing I know about the Cleveland community is that we show up. Back to School Night was just one example. Attendance at our sporting events has been phenomenal. Last Friday’s football game saw an almost full capacity at the stadium. It was great to see our Mandarin students hosting a fund raiser there in addition to our football families selling gear and chili. Our youth players joined as well as our feeder band students. With our middle school musicians combined with our pep band, we had over 200 band students in the stands filling the stadium with rousing music. Our Claim a Brick event saw lines down SE Franklin St. as we handed out three pallets worth of bricks from the north elevation of the building. We handed out every available brick. Please see the link below for a video of the event.

Claim a Brick Video

I hope you can join us this week on Wednesday in the gym for the girls volleyball Dig Pink fundraiser that supports breast cancer research. Our band is hosting the annual Band Play-A-Thon on Friday night which is a big fundraiser for them.

Finally, as we are settling into the first quarter, I want to highlight the importance of attendance. As a school district as well as a school, we are actively working on improving the percentage of regular attenders. Our state report card indicates that for the school year 2025-26, 69% of our students had attendance rates of 90% or above. Our measurement of regular attendance exceeded the state average by one percent. We want to improve the number of regular attenders with intentional work centered on a sense of belonging for students as well as relevant and engaging work in all of our classes. You can find your student’s attendance in ParentVUE. If you are a parent interested in being more involved with our school improvement work, please consider joining the Site Council. Please email me to learn more.

Principal Wadkins

September

30th - IB Virtual Meeting for Jrs & Srs

30th - Volleyball Dig Pink Night

October

2nd - Band Play-A-Thon

5th-8th - Spirit Week

7th - Retake Photo Day

8th - Homecoming Tailgater & Game

9th - No School for Students - Teacher Inservice

9th - Homecoming Dance

14th - PreACT & PSAT (Early Dismissal @1:34pm)

21st - Fall Choir Concert

29th - No School - Grading Day

30th - No School - Planning Day

Submit all attendance requests using the CHS Attendance Form, available on the CHS Website and the Trivory App (click the yellow "Report an Absence" button).

Student Needs to Leave Early

1. Submit the form: Parent/Guardian should fill out the online CHS Attendance Form before your student needs to leave (can be submitted days in advance).

2. Sign out: Students must sign out through the Attendance Office before leaving campus.

3. Returning the same day: Students returning later in the day must check back in using the iPad kiosk before going to class.

Arriving Late If arriving late at any time during the school day, students must:

1. Check in at the iPad attendance kiosk at the front of the school.

2. Complete the online CHS Attendance Form.

3. Take the printed attendance slip from the kiosk.

4. Go directly to class and hand the slip to their teacher.

Note: Students must always check in at the kiosk before heading to class when arriving late.

Need Help?

• Phone: 503-916-5126

• Email: clevelandattend@pps.net

We are approaching the end of our first month of school. Our school's attendance goal is for students to be present 90% or higher; our current attendance rate is at 92.93%, with 81.27% of students attending at an acceptable rate. (FYI: Excused absences from families still affect their students' attendance rate.)

If you would like to address any concerns regarding your students' attendance, please let us know. The staff is working on taking accurate attendance, and if you see a SKP or LAT in your students' attendance, they have missed important instructional time.

Connect with:

Amanda Knutson, attendance secretary (clevelandattend@pps.net)

Isaac Camacho, attendance coach (icamacho@pps.net)

Keyla Santiago Rodriguez, attendance admin (ksantiagorodriguez@pps.net)

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!

10/5 Monday - Pajama Day

10/6 Tuesday - Toes Out Tuesday

10/7 Wednesday - Warrior Pride

10/8 Thursday - BlackOUT

Lovely to meet you!

It was so nice to meet many of you in person over the past few weeks at either the 9th grade Family Night or Back to School Night. I hope that you are feeling the same positivity and energy that is prevalent on our new (to us) campus - it is so exciting to be in a building that was MEANT to be a high school and to see students taking advantage of all that that offers to them.

IB Information meetings (virtual)

Curious about the IB program? Wondering how to support your junior or senior with exam registration? I will be hosting 2 virtual informational meetings to support parents in learning about how students can get the most out of the experience of attending an IB World School.

• Junior and Senior info meeting: September 30 @ 7 PM - information about IB exams, testing eligibility, testing benefits, and registration process.

• Freshman and Sophomore info meeting: October 14 @ 7 PM - general information about the International Baccalaureate program at Cleveland and what it offers to your students, as well as considerations for future course choices.

Save the date!

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 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!!

Until then, please reach out with any questions,

Jamie Briscoe

(jbriscoe@pps.net)

Cleveland choirs had an incredible opportunity to sing with (and sit and listen to) the remarkably talented choir from PSU last Friday, Sept 25th.

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

What: FAFSA Night with Jennifer Satalino, The College Place Director for Oregon

Where: Cleveland High School, Marshall Campus, CHS Library

When: October 6th, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Why: This is a great opportunity to learn from a financial aid expert about applying for financial aid and asking all of the questions you have about the process!

Two weeks ago counselors visited to help with post high school planning. Here’s a link to the SLIDES. This new class that seniors are required to take will be the main place they will get information and guidance around post high school planning, college apps, scholarships, financial aid and more. CHS no longer has College and Career Coordinators.

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: University of Oregon (10/9), Oregon State University (10/16, 10/30, 11/14), Southern Oregon University (11/13), OSU- Cascades in Bend (10/9, 11/7), Western Oregon University (10/9, as well as special game day tours on Saturdays in the fall), Oregon Institute of Technology’s Commuter campus in Wilsonville (daily tours) or OIT Klamath Falls (10/24), 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

Join us THIS Wednesday, Sept. 30th. Wear pink and fight for a cure!

Our Women's Volleyball Program is holding their "Dig Pink Night" on Wednesday, Sept. 30th. The intention of "Dig Pink Night" is to raise awareness for Breast Cancer and to fundraise for a Breast Cancer research foundation.

On Dig Pink Night, we will be doing a silent auction that raises money for the BCRF. Last year, we only raised $500. But we believe that we could raise $1000 this year WITH YOUR HELP!

JV/JV2 Match Start: 4:30p

Varsity Match Start: 6:00p

Silent Auction: 4:30p to approx. 8:00p

Play-A-Thon is our biggest fundraiser of the year — and one of our favorite Cleveland Bands traditions. It’s an old-school telethon-style concert, with our bands performing for hours while our community comes together to support the program, and we stream it to your friends and family around the world.

Here is the link to the donation page for our 2026 CHS Bands Play-a-thon.

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

I'm working to add even more new books to our collection that will get students excited about reading, if you'd like to sponsor a book donation our book wish list is live: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/68588458713ef9bf7e7d622e619af9b1d4c423ff All purchases benefit local independent bookstores as well at the readers at Cleveland. If you have a copy of any of these books at home that you'd like to pass along, used copies are great too! Thank you.

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

• Boots

• Belts

• Underwear (new)

• Socks (new)

Hygiene

• Deodorant

• Shampoo/Conditioner

• Body Wash

Food

• Peanut butter

• Soup

• Rice

• Beans

• Pancake mix

School Supplies

Amazon Wish List

Resources

Lutheran Community Services Northwest is excited to offer a free online citizenship class starting October 7.

Class Details

• Format: Online via Zoom

• Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:00–8:30 PM

• Dates: October 7 – December 9

• Cost: Free (registration required)

How to Register

• Complete the New Student Form using the registration link

• After submitting the form, participants will receive a confirmation email with next steps.

Eligibility

Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) may apply for U.S. citizenship:

• Up to 90 days before their 5-year anniversary as a Permanent Resident, or

• Up to 90 days before their 3-year anniversary if they are married to and living with a U.S. citizen and meet the other eligibility requirements.

I have also attached a Safe Route Immigration flyer below. Safe Route offers affordable immigration legal services to community members who need assistance with their immigration cases.

To request a consultation with Safe Route Immigration, please complete the Consultation Request Form here: https://www.saferoute.org/locations/#appointment-request

For questions or more information, please contact Oksana Yeager at oyeager@lcsnw.org or 503-731-9583.

CHS Community Resource List

Questions? Contact Michelle Hardaway, School Social Worker at mhardaway@pps.net

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！

The next Booster Club meeting is October 12th at 6:00PM. The meeting will be held at Hopworks on Powell.

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