CH-UH City Schools Weekly Update
Staff Edition - October 9, 2026
Heights Highlights
More Than 80 Heights High Students Named AP Scholars
Eighty-four members of the Heights High School Classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 have been recognized by the College Board for their outstanding performance in Advanced Placement classes during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Heights High has 40 students named as AP Scholars for earning scores of 3 or higher on three or more exams.
- 17 students were recognized as AP Scholars with Honor for earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams.
- 27 students were named AP Scholars with Distinction for receiving an average score of 3.5 on all exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams. Read more
Board of Education Meeting Summary - October 6, 2026
Grown-Ups Get In On Attendance Pledge Fun
Congratulations to the winners! Mrs. Robinson's and Mrs. Bradley's classes had the highest percentage of parents and guardians sign and return their pledges in their respective grade bands (K-2 and 3-5). As their prize, both classes received Stay in the Game T-shirts.
Quarter 1 Grading Window Open Now Through October 23
The Quarter 1 Grading Window is open now through Friday, October 23 at 11:59 p.m.
Grades for all courses must be posted to Term: Q1, Task: Quarter or Grade Level Standards before 11:59 p.m. on October 23 to be included in Report Cards that are mailed out to families as well as to determine sports eligibility. See the October 9 email from Mary Pigott for more details.
November 3 Professional Learning Day Lunch & Transportation
Lunch will be available for purchase for $5 in the Heights High School cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Additionally, to accomodate limited parking options at Heights High School, busing will be provided. View the form for more details.
Discounted Yearbook Sales
Sixth Annual CH-UH Holiday Card Contest Deadline November 13
Tiger Nation students from preschool through 12th grade are encouraged to participate in the fifth annual CH-UH Holiday Card Contest!
The winning artwork will be featured as the 2027 CH-UH Holiday Card cover. The top 3 winners will be recognized at a Board of Education meeting and receive a $50 cash prize from the Heights Schools Foundation. Superintendent Kirby will select one of the winning cards for the holiday card, which will be available for purchase by the community. Read more
College Visit Days at Heights High - Week of October 12
Monday, October 12
- 3rd Period: Ohio Northern University
- 4th Period: Gettysburg College
Tuesday, October 13
- 2nd Period: Oberlin College
- 6th Period: Manhattan School of Music
Thursday, October 15
- 2nd Period: Columbus College of Art and Design
- 3rd Period: The College of Wooster
- 4th Period: Northwestern University
- 6th Period: Columbia University
Community Corner
Heights Middle School Shorts Documentary Screening October 10
Important Dates
Friday, October 9: Oxford Fantastic Friday Event, 5-7 p.m.
Friday, October 16: National Bosses’ Day
Friday, October 16: Quarter 1 Ends
Tuesday, October 20: Board of Education Work Session, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20: Cleveland Food Bank School Market, 2-4 p.m. at Oxford
Wednesday, October 21: Unity Day
Thursday, October 22: Records Day - No School For Elementary Students Only
Thursday, October 22: Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences (PM)
Friday, October 23: Records Day - No School For All Students
Friday, October 23: Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences (AM)
Tuesday, October 27: World Occupational Therapy Day
Saturday, October 31: Halloween
Saturday, October 31: Fall Musical, 7 p.m. at Heights High
Sunday, November 1: National Native American Heritage Month
Sunday, November 1: Daylight Savings Ends (Turn Clocks Back 1 Hour)
Sunday, November 1: Fall Musical, 2 p.m. at Heights High
Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6: National School Psychology Week
Tuesday, November 3: Election Day
Tuesday, November 3: Professional Learning Day - No School For All Students
Wednesday, November 4: High School Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 4: Board of Education Work Session, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 5: Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences
The District's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential and free resource designed to support you and your immediate family members with a wide range of services, including mental health counseling, legal and financial guidance, wellness and work-life balance resources, and personal and professional development programs. This program is available 24/7 and aims to support your well-being—both at work and at home.
If you know of any student in need of social and/or emotional support, please complete the referral form located in the Important Links section of their school's page on CHUH.org. Anyone can complete this referral form, and submissions are routed directly to the school social worker and counselors for follow-up.
Our “see something, say something” policy applies to our school community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone can access the Safe School Helpline to report threats, bullying, or other such behavior. Call 1-800-4-1-VOICE (1-800-418-6423) ext. 359 to leave your information, or submit a report online.
The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available here. 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.
The Communications Department wants to share the wonderful classroom-based happenings with our community. If you would like to have a Communications Department member come to your school to gather photos and notes, please fill out this Google Form to book a date and time.
Families, staff, students and community members may use this form to offer their suggestions, feedback and comments to Superintendent Elizabeth Kirby, or ask questions. Unless you choose to provide contact information, your submission will remain anonymous.