
Ensuring our students' and staff's safety and well-being remains our top priority. Due to the ongoing Pauline Road fires in San Jacinto County, increasing wind speeds and shifting wind direction have raised significant safety concerns for our region. Out of an abundance of caution, Cleveland ISD will be closed on Thursday, March 20, 2025, to protect the health and safety of our students, staff, and families.
We urge all families to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions, including following any advisories issued by local authorities. Cleveland ISD is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with emergency management officials, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Please continue to check your email, the Cleveland ISD website, and our official communication channels for further updates.
Emergency Alert Webpage: https://www.clevelandisd.org/page/cleveland-isd-emergency-alert
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clevelandisd.org
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ClevelandISDTX
Local news media, mass email & text alerts
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of our school community.

Weather Alert Update – Cleveland ISD
Cleveland ISD is actively monitoring the forecasted weather conditions for Thursday, February 20, 2025. The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our top priority.
We will continue to track updates from the National Weather Service, Cleveland ISD Emergency Operations and local officials. Any necessary schedule changes or important announcements will be communicated through our official channels:
🌐 Emergency Alert Webpage: https://www.clevelandisd.org/page/cleveland-isd-emergency-alert
📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clevelandisd.org
🐦 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ClevelandISDTX
📧 Local news media, mass email & text alerts

Power has been restored at CMS. Classes will resume as normal tomorrow, February 20, 2025.
All remaining car riders and any bus riders that are returned will be picked up from CHS.

Important CMS Update for Car Riders and Bus Transportation:
All remaining car riders will be transferred to Cleveland High School (CHS). These students will be provided lunch upon arrival.
Additionally, any student who cannot be safely dropped off at their designated bus stop will be transported to CHS for their safety.

Due to the anticipated weather conditions for this evening, the Board Workshop scheduled for 6:00PM tonight has been postponed. The district will send out an update when a new date is determined.

Registrations now open for Cleveland Youth Baseball and Softball! Register today - closes January 22nd!


CISD Parents - Check your emails for instructions on how to attend a great LIVE event put on next week 01/14 by our friends at SmartSocial! Superintendent McCanless will be a special guest and answering your questions about helping your child build a positive digital footprint! #SmartSocial #LiveEvent #theClevelandISDway



2025 GT REFERRAL INFORMATION



Our friends at PFE Texas are holding a Best Practices Virtual Expo this Thursday from 9:00-10:30AM on the profound impact of technology on Gen Z and Gen Alpha! Learn more and sign up at https://pfetexas.net/bestpractices


CISD Families,
We are monitoring the cold weather front that is expected to arrive early next week. The district is making necessary preparations to ensure all students and staff stay safe and warm when classes resume on Tuesday. We will continue to keep everyone posted as the situation progresses.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Cleveland ISD! May you all have a wonderful rest of the year surrounded by those you love most. See you in 2025! #theClevelandISDway


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 also held a Christmas celebration at CHS today! With the Help of the Houston Food Bank, HEB and Shipley donuts here in Cleveland, they were able to help 10 families have a Christmas dinner, as well as throw a Christmas party for students!
Incredible!! #CommunitiesInSchools





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


More great news on Cleveland Aviation!
Congratulations to the following students for taking their Commercial Drone Exam today:
Josue Maynez
Destiny Rich
Geal Roman
Congratulations to the following students for taking their Private Pilot Knowledge Exam today:
Isaac Banda
Manuel Hernandez
Cody Maldonado
Great job and best of luck to you!! #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

