We would like to provide clarification regarding the $400 stipend that was recently given to only teachers and IATs at the Pine Burr Elementary, Santa Fe Elementary, Santa Fe Middle School, and Cleveland Middle School campuses.
The stipend came from federal government funds under the Title I ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act). As a financial incentive to retain teaching staff in Title I schools that are identified for improvement under section 1111(d), new provisions were included for the 24-25 school year and beyond. These four campuses were the only CISD campuses to meet the criteria necessary for this stipend to be provided.
Please understand that this stipend comes from federal funds and does NOT come from local CISD tax dollars, nor does the district have any control over how the funds are distributed.
Superintendent McCanless and CISD Administration will be reviewing this incentive and entering discussions with state and federal education directors in order to see how future incentives may or may not affect ALL of Cleveland ISD.
The Cleveland ISD May 2025 school bond referendum initiative has been suspended. Cleveland ISD will communicate future bond plans in late 2025. If you have questions or concerns, please email info@clevelandisd.org.
Communities in Schools distributed toys/blankets to 43 students at Southside today!! How wonderful! #CommunitiesInSchools
Congrats to Mr. Jesus Ornelas, Facility Specialist at SFMS and SFE, for receiving a shout out for his dedication to the campuses and students!! Well deserved! #MaintenanceShoutout #theClevelandISDway
🎄🎉 Cleveland ISD hosted its 4th Annual Retiree Christmas Party, bringing together our beloved former staff members for a festive morning of fun, memories, and holiday cheer! 🎅🏼✨
It was a wonderful opportunity for retirees to reconnect, reminisce about the good times, and enjoy some delicious refreshments before the holiday season. ❤️
We’re grateful for the incredible impact these individuals have had on our district, and we’re so glad to have them back to celebrate the season with us! 🎁 #RetireeChristmasParty #theClevelandISDway
❄️ Winter Break Alert for Cleveland ISD! 🎄
Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, December 19th, ALL campuses will have a **2-hour early dismissal**! 🕑
The district will be closed from **Friday, December 20th** through **Monday, January 6th** for winter break. 🎉 **January 6th** is also a **staff professional development day**.
Students will return and classes will resume on **Tuesday, January 7th**! 📚🎓
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Have a fun, safe, and restful break! ❄️✨ #WinterBreak #theClevelandISDway
Cleveland Middle School Choir will come together, their voices blending in perfect harmony, during their Christmas Choir Concert, 'In The Stillness of Winter'. Join us at 6:30 P.M. this evening, as we share the magic of the holiday season through songs, featuring works by Audry Snyder, Pinkzebra, Victor C. Johnson, Trevor Manor, and More! If you can attend, they'd be delighted to have you there to witness the stylistic achievements of our Cleveland Middle School Choral Department. #ChristmasConcert #theClevelandISDway
The CHS Winter Band Concert will be taking place TONIGHT at CHS starting at 7:30PM! Come see a great show by our incredible RBB students! #WinterConcert #theClevelandISDway⛄️❄️🌟
UPDATE: As a precaution, 17 students have been transported to nearby hospitals for further evaluation. District administration is continuing to contact families of those involved.
Students that have been evaluated and cleared were taken to CMS and are currently being monitored by CMS nursing staff.
This morning, two of our buses were involved in an accident near 105 and 321. Students were on board the buses at the time of the accident and are currently being evaluated by EMS. There are no major injuries. District administration is contacting the families of the students involved.
As with any accident, all students and staff involved are being evaluated by EMS to ensure safety. Student and staff safety is our #1 priority.
The 2nd annual CTE Christmas Fest is taking place December 7th from 6-9PM at CHS! Come take part in the festivities! There will be food, games, music, and FUN! Pictures with Santa Claus too!!
See you there! 🎄🎅 #ChristmasFest #theClevelandISDway
Communities in Schools of East Texas and C9 are looking for Angels!
Communities In Schools of East Texas is putting together a donation drive for C9 students to receive gifts this holiday! Donate gifts to C9 by December 16th if you wish to participate. Thank you for being an Angel and bringing cheer to the hearts of C9 students!
CHS Theatre is hosting a Christmas Movie Night this Thursday from 6-8PM! For just $10, come enjoy some popcorn and a drink while watching The Polar Express! #ChristmasMovieNight #theClevelandISDway
The referral window for Gifted and Talented will open January 7, 2025.
See the flyers for more information.
Happy Thanksgiving from Cleveland ISD! 🦃🍂
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our incredible students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and our vibrant community.
May your day be filled with love, laughter, and plenty of delicious food. Have a safe and joyful holiday!
Mr. McCanless was recently featured on a "Superintendent Spotlight" episode of the Smart Social podcast! Tune in as Mr. McCanless dives into the challenges parents face in today’s digital world, from managing screen time to navigating the risks of social media.
Watch now! - https://youtu.be/hRww1EEbvXI?si=hB3NTt5cvl_BWj4F #SmartSocial #theClevelandISDway
🏫💡 Last night, the Cleveland ISD Bond Planning Committee met once again in the C9 library or our third meeting to dive deeper into the district’s future needs!
Read more on our website here! - https://clevelandisd.org/article/1885939
The 2nd annual CTE Christmas Fest is taking place December 7th from 6-9PM at CHS! Come take part in the festivities! There will be food, games, music, and FUN! Pictures with Santa Claus too!!
See you there! 🎄🎅 #ChristmasFest #theClevelandISDway
What is C.O.P.S.?
Community On Patrol in Schools
Cleveland ISD’s Community on Patrol in Schools (C.O.P.S.) is a volunteer program designed to involve parents, extended family, business partners and community members in a collaborative approach to reinforce safety and security in our schools.
C.O.P.S. will provide an “extra pair of eyes” in our schools by serving as hall monitors, assisting with class changes, positively engaging with students during breakfast and lunch and encouraging them to make good choices.
Volunteers must:
1. Pass a Background Check
2. Be 18 or Older
3. Have a Valid ID
4. Complete the Cleveland ISD Volunteer Application (https://www.clevelandisd.org/documents/departments/human-resources/forms/528456)
CLICK HERE TO GET INVOLVED: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqZwAcNpSlQ48p3LAcu-b7wCg7E16pl9e-Z4sPJQv3cfVE_A/viewform
This Saturday, November 16th, will mark THREE YEARS with Mr. Stephen McCanless as Superintendent of Cleveland ISD!
In that time, Mr. McCanless has accomplished numerous tasks that have helped propel Cleveland ISD forward, including:
💵 Saving hundreds of thousands in expenditures...
🏫 Opening four new campuses and additional facilities...
👷 Enhancing safety initiatives...
✈️ Representing Cleveland ISD nationally...
...and so much more!
We can't wait to see what the future brings! #theClevelandISDway
