August 1, 2025

Dear CHS Community,

Today marks the unofficial start to the 2025-26 school year. Our fall athletic seasons officially began for our teams and coaches, signaling the transition from summer break to the anticipation of a new academic year.

Next week brings band camp to our campus, while our elementary summer school program wraps up its session. With Ohio's sales tax holiday running for the next two weeks, this is an ideal time for families to complete their back-to-school shopping preparations.

While these activities signal that school is approaching, I encourage families to continue soaking up the sun and enjoying summer activities while they still can. There are still precious days remaining to make those lasting summer memories.

It is definitely an exciting time as we prepare for our students' first day on August 21. The energy and anticipation are building as we move closer to welcoming everyone back to campus.

Reaching New Heights Together!

Matt Young
Superintendent

Getting Ready for a New School Year: Fresh Start Strategies

A new school year represents a fresh beginning filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. Starting with intentional preparation sets the foundation for academic success and builds confidence for the year ahead. Taking time now to organize, plan, and mentally prepare helps students transition smoothly into their new routines. Here are some fresh start strategies to help your child begin the year successfully:

Preschool-5th Grade:

• Create a countdown calendar to build excitement for the first day

• Practice writing their name and basic information clearly

• Set up a special "school corner" at home with supplies and books

• Visit the school playground or walk around the building if possible

6th-8th Grade:

• Organize a new binder system with dividers for each subject

• Practice combination lock skills if transitioning to lockers

• Review the school map and locate classrooms ahead of time

• Set up a digital calendar or planner system for assignments

9th-12th Grade:

• Review graduation requirements and course planning

• Update resume with summer activities and accomplishments

• Research extracurricular opportunities and leadership roles

• Set both academic and personal growth goals for the year

For All Students:

• Gradually adjust sleep schedules to match school routines

• Update emergency contact information and health forms

• Shop for school supplies using official grade-level lists

• Discuss hopes and expectations for the upcoming year

Remember, preparation builds confidence! Taking these steps now will help your child start the school year feeling organized, excited, and ready to learn.

Get ready to kick off the school year in Red Wolf style with our exclusive Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves back-to-school T-shirts - brought to you by your CHS PTO.

• Two designs available - just $15 each.

• ORDER DEADLINE: Thursday, August 7 at 11:59 PM

All orders will be delivered to students or ready for parent pick-up during the first full week of school.

• NOTE: Only a very limited inventory (with limited sizes!) will be available after August 7th. Don't miss your chance to grab this exclusive design—when they're gone, they're gone!

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Let’s start the school year united, spirited, and ready to reach new heights—one tee at a time!

Current: Freshman | Sophomores | Juniors

The teachers at Cuyahoga Heights High School are donating their time to offer ACT Prep Classes for current Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors.

In the spring sessions, students will get test taking tips by subject, take a practice test in that subject, and then review the test.

In the summer sessions, students will receive more extensive test taking tips by subject, take a practice test in that subject, and review the test.

On August 10, students will take a full-length practice test (all 4 subjects) and get scaled scores.

These courses are free but require the purchase of the book. You can purchase it on Amazon by clicking here: The Princeton Review 2025 ACT Review.

Please call Mrs. Connors in the main office at 216-429-5708 to register your child for one or all of the available dates.

Ford Philanthropy, the Governors Highway Safety Association, and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office are partnering to provide free teen driver training at the I-X Center on August 9-10, 2025. The attached flyer contains more details. Scan the QR code to register.