October 12, 2026

Dear Families,

We just finished an exciting homecoming week where the school spirit was off the charts. I am so proud of our leadership classes - intro, advanced and CARE - who are really engaging students in not only fun activities but making opportunities for students to engage in social issues. At the homecoming game our student section numbered in the hundreds with students dressed in the theme and cheering on their peers on the field. The advanced leadership class reached out to Benson high school leadership students to do a joint Instagram post promoting the evening for both student bodies. The homecoming dance on Friday was held in the cafeteria with doors open to the courtyard. A record 660 tickets were sold for this Cleveland student only dance. The space was transformed with twinkle lights and decorations put up by a tireless work crew from the leadership classes.

Our new campus also got a thorough cleaning of windows, hallways and stairwells as one of the culminating parts of the contract to reroof the building. That work is all complete in time for our rainy season. This campus, while further away for many students and staff, is proving to be a place that our students are already making their own. I am happy to see all of the engagement of the student body and staff. I also want to send a shout out to our Weekend Warriors lead by Oren and Allison Eshel who came out on Saturday for another campus clean-up. Thanks for making our campus look great on the outside!

Principal Wadkins

October

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

21st - Fall Choir Concert

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

• Should arrive by 8 AM to find their rooms
• Can leave and go home once their test has been verified for submission

Link for 10th grade testers

Link for 11th grade testers

What to do if your student Needs to Leave Early

• Click the yellow "Report an Absence" button on the CHS website or Trivory app
• 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).
• Student Signs out: Students must sign out in the Attendance Office before leaving campus.
• Returning the same day: Students returning later in the day must check back in using the iPad kiosk before going to class.

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!

IB Exam registration is open!! Students can now register for IB Exams for the May 2027 session. 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 Meeting on September 30th can also be found there.

IB Information meeting for parents of 9th and 10th graders (virtual)

Curious about the IB program? Wondering what options are open to your student? I will be hosting a virtual informational meeting to support parents in learning about the International Baccalaureate program and how students can get the most out of the experience of attending an IB World School. Freshman and Sophomore family info meeting: October 14 @ 7 PM

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)

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 (10/16, 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, 2026

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

Important Playoff Format Update:

Beginning this fall, the OSAA reduced the total number of playoff spots for soccer and volleyball from 32 down to 24. To ensure our student-athletes still have maximum opportunity to compete, the 6A classification collaborated to establish a Qualification Round before the official OSAA cutoff date.

Here is how postseason selection will work moving forward:

• Automatic Qualifiers: The 7 league champions plus the next 9 highest-ranked teams automatically advance to the OSAA playoffs.

• Qualification Round: The remaining 16 highest-ranked non-qualifying teams will compete in a single Qualification Round, with the 8 winners advancing to complete the 32-team postseason field.

Upcoming Endowment Match vs. McDaniel High School Mark your calendars! Our soccer teams face McDaniel High School on October 15th.

• Ticket Notice: Because this is an official OSAA Endowment Game, standard OSAA ticket prices apply for all spectators ($8 for adults, $5 for students). Our school sports pass or league passes are not valid for endowment games. Thank you for your support as we gear up for game day!

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: Nathan Stanley (Athletic Director) – nstanley@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 Your Athlete for Winter Sports Here

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

Our DonorsChoose campaign was fully funded by generous donations from our community. Thank you so much for supporting a vibrant and welcoming library!

This week:

- We are closing out Hispanic Heritage Month with a game of Lotería in the library at lunch on Tuesday.

- Volunteers from College Essay Exchange will be working with students from our senior Higher Ed / Personal Finance classes

- Volunteers from the AMIGOS nonprofit service volunteer Spanish immersion program will be presenting to students in the library on Thursday and Friday

See what else we've been up to on our Instagram: @CHSPDXLibrary

CHS Caring Closet

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

• T-shirts

• Winter Jackets

• Hats/gloves

• Sweatshirts/Fleeces

• Sneakers

• Boots

• Belts

• Underwear (new)

• Socks (new)

Hygiene

• Deodorant

• Body Wash

Food

• Peanut butter

• Soup

• Rice

• Beans

• Pancake mix

School Supplies

Amazon Wish List

CHS Community Resource List

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

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.

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

Sign-up Here

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！

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

Thanks to everyone who joined us this past Saturday! We repaired 3 picnic tables and painted 2 more green, raked leaves in the courtyard, picked up trash (mostly on the west and south sides of the school), cleared many brambles in the parking area west of the school, and covered up graffiti on the red shipping container/fence and elsewhere.

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