Boulevard Elementary Welcome Back!

Greetings, Boulevard Families!

The start of another exciting school year is almost here, and we are thrilled to welcome our Boulevard Superheroes back to school! Our staff has been busy preparing classrooms, planning engaging learning experiences, and getting everything ready to ensure a successful start to the 2026–2027 school year. The first day of school for students in Grades 1–5 is on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Kindergarter's will begin the year with a staggered start schedule.

Last Names A-I only in attendance - August 19

Last Names J-R only in attendance - August 20

Last Names S-Z only in attendance - August 21

All kindergarten students in attendance - August 24

At Boulevard Elementary, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment where every child is known, valued, and challenged to reach their full potential. We know that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success, and we look forward to working alongside you throughout the year. Our instructional focus continues to be guided by the Boulevard Blueprint and what it means to be a good learner. Persistence, Inquisitiveness, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Reflection and Engagement are the attributes that help students develop the skills they need to be successful both in and out of the classroom. Throughout the year, students will continue to strengthen their Learner Powers and celebrate them as they exhibit success.

As a reminder, the school day begins at 8:45 a.m. Breakfast is available daily. Students who wish to eat breakfast may enter through the designated breakfast entrance beginning at 8:20 a.m. Please note that adult supervision is not available before 8:20 a.m. For the safety of all students, we kindly ask that children not be dropped off or come to school before 8:20 a.m. unless your child participates in the Right to School before-care program.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We are honored to be part of your family's journey and look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and celebration. Together, we will continue to make Boulevard a place where every student can thrive.

We can't wait to see everyone on the first day of school!

Warm regards,

Joi Mahoney-Curry
Principal, Boulevard Elementary School

🚸 First Day of School Procedures

On the first day of school, all students (Grades 1-5) will meet their grade-level teacher outside at the east entrance of the building (facing Euclid Heights Boulevard). Teachers will be holding grade-level signage to help students and families locate their group.

Kindergarten Students

Kindergarten Students with Last Names A–I: These students will attend school on the first day, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Parents are expected to walk in with their child and stay for a brief presentation.

Kindergarten Students with Last Names J–R: These students will attend school on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Parents are expected to walk in with their child and stay for a brief presentation.

Kindergarten Students with Last Names S–Z: These students will attend school on Friday, August 21, 2026. Parents are expected to walk in with their child and stay for a brief presentation.

We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this first-day process as we help every student transition smoothly into the new school year.

🚪 ARRIVAL – By 8:45 AM Daily - Instruction begins at 8:50 AM

• Kindergarten, Grades 1–3:
  Line up outside the east entrance (Euclid Heights Blvd). Teachers will escort students into the building.
  
  

• Grades 4–5 and Mrs. Bradley’s Class:
  Line up outside the front entrance. Teachers will escort students inside.
  
  

• Mrs. Kuhn’s and Mr. Mulbach’s Classes (non-bus riders only):
  Enter through the front entrance and will be met by a teacher or paraprofessional.
  
  

• Bad Weather:
  In case of inclement weather, students will line up inside the building until their teachers arrive.

🕒 DISMISSAL – Begins at 3:25 PM

• Kindergarten:

Teachers will communicate the plan for the first few weeks of school with parents during kindergarten presentations.

• Walkers:

Dismissed from the recess door at 3:25. Students may connect with siblings or walking partners before leaving. Students are expected to leave campus right after dismissal.

• Bus Riders: Escorted to buses by staff from the gym.

• Parent pick-up: Parents, please form a line outside the gym door and wait for the release of our bus students.
  
  

• Car Riders/Daycare/Van Riders:
  Students will be escorted to the car line, where students will wait for parent pick-up. Parents must go through the car rider line to pick up their student and remain in their vehicle. Parents are to enter and wait in the drive-through turnaround. Students will not be sent to parked cars. If you park your vehicle, you will need to pick your child up from the gym. This is for the safety of our students.

All students must be picked up at 3:25 PM. No student should remain at school past 3:30 PM without prior communication with the main office.

✏️ Early Dismissals

Early dismissals are discouraged unless there is an emergency.

• Report to the main office for any early dismissal.
  
  

• A written note is preferred.
  
  

• No early dismissals after 3:00 PM.
  
  

• Parents/Guardians must sign the student out in the office.
  
  

We deeply appreciate your cooperation and partnership in following these procedures.

Sincerely,

Principal Mahoney-Curry

The 2026–2027 Parent Annual Update in Infinite Campus is now open!

To receive your child's teacher assignment, all families must complete the 2026–2027 Annual Update in Infinite Campus.

Teacher assignments will be available to view in Infinite Campus Friday, August,7, 2026 if your update is completed. This process is required each school year for every returning student and is different from New Student Registration.

Completing the Annual Update ensures:

• Your family's contact and emergency information is current.

• Required legal notices have been reviewed.

• Your preferences regarding your student are up to date.

• You can access your child's teacher information.

• Your child can attend field trips.

If you have not yet completed the Annual Update, please do so as soon as possible.

Need assistance?

• Check out this LINK first.

• For Infinite Campus username or password questions, please email icportal@chuh.org.

• School staff will be available to assist families closer to the start of the school year if additional support is needed.

For additional Back-to-School information, please visit: https://www.chuh.org/district/back-to-school

Thank you for completing this important step and helping us prepare for a successful school year.

Heights Athletic Boosters is getting hyped for the fall sports season and they want you to join in the fun!

The third annual Hype the Heights event will take place at Heights High this Saturday, August 8 from 11am to 2pm. Because the high school track is still under construction, Hype the Heights activities have been moved to the baseball field and parking lot on the eastern side of the building.

This event is part Field Day for community youth, with yard games, face painting, sports activities, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course and the return of perennial favorite, the Big Kahuna water dump. One good aim of a ball will tip a bucketful of cold water onto the student or brave staff member sitting underneath.

Admission prices are $5 per person with a $15 max per family. Youth and middle school sports teams can enter for $20 total if they have a coach present.

There will be vendors, food trucks, info tables hosted by some of our youth sports teams and community organizations, and a raffle filled with local goodies, including a Laila Edwards hockey jersey, and fun opportunities, like spots at the Homecoming tailgate.

The event is also part Media Day for high school athletes, with senior banner photos and group, team and candid shots coordinated by Boosters board member, photographer and media content creator Jason Garrett. Senior athletes should attend in their jerseys, with all other student-athletes wearing black and gold or team swag.

Heights Athletic Boosters will also be signing up members and Future Tigers and collecting new and gently used sports gear for its Coaches’ Closet.

New this year, MetroHealth will be staffed by a provider – former Heights athlete Dr. Vanessa Maier – who will be available to perform physicals so students and student-athletes will be ready for the school year. This parental consent form must be filled out ahead of time and appointments should be made by calling 216-957-1303. Tours of the MetroHealth clinic will also be available.

Come on out and join in the excitement of a new school year as we Hype the Heights.