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August 19, 2025

Hello Cleveland Families!

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! My name is Jeff Lam, and I am honored to serve as your principal. Our team at Cleveland has been busy preparing for the start of school and we eagerly await the arrival of your student to this community. We know that students deal with many complex challenges, from loneliness and mental health struggles to ongoing concern over the political climate and global affairs. In response, we strive to be a beloved community where everyone belongs and everyone gets what they need to thrive. As a team of passionate and committed educators, we are ready to get to know your student, support their needs, and challenge them to fully realize their potential.

You will have many opportunities to be part of the life of this community over the course of this school year, but I want to spotlight a few to start:

• Cleveland PTSA: We encourage you to join our PTSA and get involved with supporting Cleveland teachers and students. Our PTSA has been a powerful advocate for Cleveland and an incredible support to students and teachers. I encourage new and returning Cleveland families to be part of this team. 
• Eagle Night: Join us for Eagle Night on Thursday, October 9th, where you can learn about the instructional program at Cleveland, get to know teachers and staff, and learn more about the community. As the date approaches, we will share more information about what you can expect. 
• 9th Grade Link Crew student Orientation Sept. 2: 9th grade students are invited to join us for the new student orientation, meet their Link Crew leaders, make new friends, and get ready for the new school year. 
• 9th Grade Family Orientation Sept. 2: We want to extend a special invitation to our 9th grade families to join us on Tuesday, September 2, from 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., in the Auditorium (this happens right after the start of our 9th grade student orientation event). During this time, you will meet key Cleveland staff and learn about all that Cleveland has to offer you and your student. 

Once again, welcome to Cleveland and welcome to the new school year. We are excited to partner with you.

Jeff Lam, Principal
Jackie Cable, Assistant Principal
Laura Roesener, Assistant Principal
Justine Aikens, Administrative Intern

Important Information to Know

We are moving to a two-lunch scedule

Please refer to the Bell Schedule page for the new lunch schedule.

Upcoming Dates and Events

• 9/2:  9th grade orientation (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Gym)
• 9/2: 9th grade family welcome and meet + greet (9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. in Auditorium)
• 9/3: First day of school (Strong Start schedule)
• 9/9: Picture day
• 10/9:  Eagle Night (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)