Cleveland ISD Implements Distraction-Free Education Policy for 2025-2026
To support student focus, well-being, and academic achievement, Cleveland ISD is implementing a Distraction-Free Education Policy aligned with House Bill 1481. This new policy limits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day.
What You Need to Know:
🔹 Elementary & Middle School & High School
All personal devices (including cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches, etc.) must be powered off and stored away from the first bell to the last.
🔹 All Campuses:
This policy applies during passing periods, assemblies, and all school activities.
Why It Matters:
The goal is to reduce distractions, enhance emotional wellness, and strengthen student engagement with peers, teachers, and learning.
How Families Can Support:
✅ Talk with your child about staying focused and device-free at school.
✅ Ensure devices are stored in backpacks
✅ To reach your child during the school day, please call the school’s front office.
Thank you for partnering with Cleveland ISD to create a safe, focused, and connected learning environment!
To support student focus, well-being, and academic achievement, Cleveland ISD is implementing a Distraction-Free Education Policy aligned with House Bill 1481. This new policy limits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day.
What You Need to Know:
🔹 Elementary & Middle School & High School
All personal devices (including cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches, etc.) must be powered off and stored away from the first bell to the last.
🔹 All Campuses:
This policy applies during passing periods, assemblies, and all school activities.
Why It Matters:
The goal is to reduce distractions, enhance emotional wellness, and strengthen student engagement with peers, teachers, and learning.
How Families Can Support:
✅ Talk with your child about staying focused and device-free at school.
✅ Ensure devices are stored in backpacks
✅ To reach your child during the school day, please call the school’s front office.
Thank you for partnering with Cleveland ISD to create a safe, focused, and connected learning environment!
Cleveland ISD Anuncia Comidas Gratis para Todos los Estudiantes
A partir del año escolar 2025–2026, todos los estudiantes inscritos en Cleveland ISD serán elegibles para recibir desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos a través de la Provisión de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP). 🍎🥪
¡Esta maravillosa iniciativa asegura que cada estudiante en nuestro distrito reciba comidas nutritivas sin costo alguno—eliminando la necesidad de solicitudes para comidas escolares y aliviando la carga para las familias!
Animamos a los padres y tutores a leer la carta completa para obtener más información sobre el programa.
#ClevelandISD #OrgulloCISD #ComidasGratuitasParaEstudiantes #EstudiantesSaludablesAprendenMejor #DesayunoGratis #AlmuerzoGratis #FamiliaCISD #NutriendoLaExcelencia
A partir del año escolar 2025–2026, todos los estudiantes inscritos en Cleveland ISD serán elegibles para recibir desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos a través de la Provisión de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP). 🍎🥪
¡Esta maravillosa iniciativa asegura que cada estudiante en nuestro distrito reciba comidas nutritivas sin costo alguno—eliminando la necesidad de solicitudes para comidas escolares y aliviando la carga para las familias!
Animamos a los padres y tutores a leer la carta completa para obtener más información sobre el programa.
#ClevelandISD #OrgulloCISD #ComidasGratuitasParaEstudiantes #EstudiantesSaludablesAprendenMejor #DesayunoGratis #AlmuerzoGratis #FamiliaCISD #NutriendoLaExcelencia
🔴Welcome Dr. Josefa Davila to Cleveland ISD! 🔴
We are thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Josefa Davila as our new Chief Academic Officer!
Dr. Josefa Davila is a highly accomplished and purpose-driven leader with over 25 years of experience dedicated to transforming public education. She has a distinguished record of accelerating student achievement, elevating instructional quality, and building robust leadership capacity across diverse school systems.
A proud first-generation college graduate and former Multilingual Learner, Dr. Davila leads with deep empathy and urgency. Her profound commitment to equity and excellence is personal, rooted in the belief that every student deserves access to a high-quality education in a system where they are seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Before joining Cleveland ISD, Dr. Davila served in executive leadership roles in some of Texas's largest districts. There, she successfully led school turnaround efforts and expanded high-impact instructional systems that drove lasting academic gains. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and is a certified superintendent in the state of Texas.
As Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Davila is committed to empowering educators, accelerating student learning, and fostering a culture of high expectations and collaborative success throughout the district.
#CISDLeadershipMatters #WelcomeDrDavila #AcademicExcellence #CISDProud #MovingForwardTogether
🏫 Cleveland ISD 2025–2026 Meet the Teacher Event
Welcome, CISD Families! We’re excited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year by connecting with our amazing parents and students during our Meet the Teacher events. Please review your child’s campus schedule below and join us!
📅 Meet the Teacher Schedule by Campus:
Cleveland High School (CHS)
Meet the Teacher:
Tuesday, July 29: Sophomores | 12:00–4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 30: Juniors | 2:00–4:00 PM
Thursday, July 31: Seniors | 4:00–7:00 PM
Elementary Campuses (NSE, ESE, SSE, CWE, PBE, SFE)
Meet the Teacher:
Wednesday, July 30: PreK, 1st, 3rd, 5th | 5:00–7:00 PM
Thursday, July 31: Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th | 5:00–7:00 PM
Cleveland Middle School (CMS) and Santa Fe Middle School (SFM)
Meet the Teacher: Thursday, July 31 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Cleveland 9th Grade Center (C-9)
Meet the Teacher: Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Douglas Learning Academy (DLA)
Meet the Teacher: Tuesday, July 29 | 6:00–7:00 PM (Eastside Cafeteria)
📣 We can’t wait to see you there!
These events are a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, tour the campus, and prepare for a successful school year.
For more details, please contact your child’s campus directly or visit our district homepage.
📚🍎 ¡Familias de Cleveland ISD – Ya casi es hora de Conocer al Profesor(a)! 🍎📚
¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y familias para el año escolar 2025–2026! Acompáñenos para el evento de Conocer al Profesor(a) en la escuela primaria de su hijo(a) en las siguientes fechas:
📍 Escuelas Primarias
🗓️ Miércoles, 30 de julio
Grados: PreK, 1.º, 3.º, 5.º
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ Jueves, 31 de julio
Grados: Kinder, 2.º, 4.º
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎒✨¡Comencemos el año escolar con fuerza conectando con los maestros y preparándonos para un gran inicio! No olvide. el primer día de clases es el martes, 5 de agosto de 2025.
📸 Vea los volantes a continuación en inglés y español.
#ClevelandISD #ConocerAlProfesor #RegresoAClases #OrgulloCISD #FamiliaCISD
¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y familias para el año escolar 2025–2026! Acompáñenos para el evento de Conocer al Profesor(a) en la escuela primaria de su hijo(a) en las siguientes fechas:
📍 Escuelas Primarias
🗓️ Miércoles, 30 de julio
Grados: PreK, 1.º, 3.º, 5.º
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ Jueves, 31 de julio
Grados: Kinder, 2.º, 4.º
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎒✨¡Comencemos el año escolar con fuerza conectando con los maestros y preparándonos para un gran inicio! No olvide. el primer día de clases es el martes, 5 de agosto de 2025.
📸 Vea los volantes a continuación en inglés y español.
#ClevelandISD #ConocerAlProfesor #RegresoAClases #OrgulloCISD #FamiliaCISD
📣🍎 Cleveland ISD Families – Meet the Teacher Night is Almost Here! 🍎📣
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to campus for the 2025–2026 school year! Come meet your teachers, tour the classrooms, and get excited for a brand-new year! 🎒✨
📍 Elementary Campuses
🗓️Wednesday, July 30th
Grades: PreK, 1st, 3rd, 5th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, July 31st
Grades: Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📅 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Let’s start the year strong—see you there!
#ClevelandISD #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #CISDProud #CISDFamily #ForwardTogether
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to campus for the 2025–2026 school year! Come meet your teachers, tour the classrooms, and get excited for a brand-new year! 🎒✨
📍 Elementary Campuses
🗓️Wednesday, July 30th
Grades: PreK, 1st, 3rd, 5th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, July 31st
Grades: Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📅 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Let’s start the year strong—see you there!
#ClevelandISD #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #CISDProud #CISDFamily #ForwardTogether
📣 Attention Cleveland ISD Parents & Guardians – Important Update for 2025‑2026! 📣
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas House Bill 1481 goes into effect, requiring all public school districts—including Cleveland ISD—to adopt and enforce policies that restrict the use of personal wireless communication devices during school hours.
This includes, but is not limited to:
📱 Cell phones
🕒 Smartwatches
💻 Personal tablets and laptops
📻 Any non-district-issued wireless communication devices
The intent of HB 1481 is to minimize classroom distractions, promote academic engagement, and enhance student safety throughout the instructional day.
Next Steps for Cleveland ISD
Cleveland ISD is actively working with the School Board to develop administrative guidance aligned with the new legislation. This guidance will define how the policy will be implemented across all campuses.
📅 Additional information will be shared during the July 2025 School Board Meeting.
We are committed to keeping our families informed and will continue to share updates as more details become available.
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas House Bill 1481 goes into effect, requiring all public school districts—including Cleveland ISD—to adopt and enforce policies that restrict the use of personal wireless communication devices during school hours.
This includes, but is not limited to:
📱 Cell phones
🕒 Smartwatches
💻 Personal tablets and laptops
📻 Any non-district-issued wireless communication devices
The intent of HB 1481 is to minimize classroom distractions, promote academic engagement, and enhance student safety throughout the instructional day.
Next Steps for Cleveland ISD
Cleveland ISD is actively working with the School Board to develop administrative guidance aligned with the new legislation. This guidance will define how the policy will be implemented across all campuses.
📅 Additional information will be shared during the July 2025 School Board Meeting.
We are committed to keeping our families informed and will continue to share updates as more details become available.
📚✏️ ¡Las listas de útiles escolares para el ciclo 2025–2026 ya están disponibles! 🎒📓
Familias de Cleveland ISD — ¡es hora de prepararse para un emocionante nuevo año escolar! 🐾 Las listas oficiales de útiles escolares para el año escolar 2025–2026 ya están publicadas para todos los niveles escolares.
Haz clic en el siguiente enlace para ver y descargar la lista de útiles de tu estudiante:
🏫 Primaria https://5il.co/3h53o
🏫 Secundaria https://5il.co/3kik8
Desde lápices hasta mochilas, asegúrate de tener todo lo necesario para comenzar el año con éxito. 💪 ¡Hagamos de este año el mejor de todos — Juntos Adelante: Cada Estudiante. Cada Empleado. Cada Día.
#CISDListos #RegresoAClases2025 #JuntosAdelante #OrgulloCISD
📚✏️ 2025–2026 School Supply Lists Are Now Available! 🎒📓
First day of school is Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Cleveland ISD families, It’s time to get ready for an exciting new school year! 🐾 The official school supply lists for the 2025–2026 school year are now posted for all grade levels.
Click the link below to view and download your child’s supply list today:
👉Elementary https://5il.co/3h53o
Secondary https://5il.co/3kik8
From pencils to backpacks, get everything your student needs to start the year off strong. 💪 Let’s make this year the best one yet.
#CISDReady #BackToSchool2025 #ForwardTogether #CISDProud
📚✏️ ¡Las listas de útiles escolares para el ciclo 2025–2026 ya están disponibles! 🎒📓
Familias de Cleveland ISD — ¡es hora de prepararse para un emocionante nuevo año escolar! 🐾 Las listas oficiales de útiles escolares para el año escolar 2025–2026 ya están publicadas para todos los niveles escolares.
Haz clic en el siguiente enlace para ver y descargar la lista de útiles de tu estudiante:
🏫 Primaria https://5il.co/3h53o
🏫 Secundaria https://5il.co/3kik8
Desde lápices hasta mochilas, asegúrate de tener todo lo necesario para comenzar el año con éxito. 💪 ¡Hagamos de este año el mejor de todos — Juntos Adelante: Cada Estudiante. Cada Empleado. Cada Día.
#CISDListos #RegresoAClases2025 #JuntosAdelante #OrgulloCISD
Cleveland ISD to Hold Public Hearing on Federal ESSA Grant Programs
Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Cleveland ISD Central Administration Building
1901 East Houston Street, Cleveland, TX 77327
Cleveland Independent School District will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Central Administration Building to inform the public of the district’s intent to apply for federal funding through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the 2025–2026 school year.
For more information, please contact the Cleveland ISD Central Administration Office.
Posted: July 8, 2025
Published by: Cleveland ISD Communications Department
🎆 Cleveland ISD faculty, families, and students — as we gear up to celebrate the 4th of July, we want to see where you’re celebrating from! 🇺🇸
📸 Snap a photo and tag us to show off your red, white, and blue spirit—whether you’re near or far. Let’s light up the map with #CISDEverywhere! 💫
Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day!
#ForwardTogether #CISDProud #4thOfJuly2025
📅 The 2025–2026 Cleveland ISD Academic Calendar is now available! 🎉
Plan ahead with all the key dates, holidays, early release days, and district-wide events for the upcoming school year.
🖱️ Download it here: Cleveland ISD 2025–2026 Academic Calendar https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/.../CISD...
📅 ¡El calendario escolar 2025-2026 ya está DISPONIBLE! 🎉
¡Ya pueden consultar todas las fechas importantes, días festivos y eventos para el próximo año escolar!
Hagan clic en el enlace para ver y descargar su copia hoy mismo:
#CISDCalendar2026 #ClevelandISD #BackToSchool #SchoolPlanning
🎉✈️ Good luck and best wishes to our amazing CTE team as they represent Cleveland ISD at SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia!
We are so proud of our scholars, Leon Vargas and Juan Garcia, for their hard work, dedication, and talent.
📸 Pictured here is Juan Garcia alongside our dedicated educator, Mr. Brian Stafford, as they head off to compete on the national stage.
Let’s all cheer them on as they showcase their skills and make Cleveland ISD proud! #CISDproud #SkillsUSA #CTEExcellence #ForwardTogether
📲 Reminder for Cleveland ISD Families!
Don’t forget to download the Cleveland ISD app to stay connected with everything happening in our district!
✨ Receive notifications from your child’s campus
📅 See upcoming events
🍽️ Browse dining menus
📄 Access important documents
…and so much more — right at your fingertips!
✅ Download the app today:
🔹 iPhone: https://apple.co/3ss8DLa
🔹 Android: https://bit.ly/47lAr2s
Search "Cleveland ISD, TX" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Stay informed. Stay connected. #ForwardTogether
🌈📚 Color Our World: Welcome to Your Summer of Color! 📚🌈 Families, Check out the Austin Memorial Library! Get ready for an exciting adventure with the Austin Memorial Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program — Color Our World! 🎨 Your passport is your ticket to a summer filled with vibrant books, fun activities, and colorful events. Make sure to fill out your passport ID so we can return it if it gets lost! 📅 Important dates: ✨ The last day to record your minutes is Friday, July 25. ✨ Read 700 minutes (about 2 hours per week!) and join us for the End of Summer Blast on Wednesday, July 30! #ColorOurWorld #SummerReading #AustinMemorialLibrary #ReadExploreCreate
🎉🐾 We’re WILD about Early Childhood! 🐾🎉
Cleveland ISD is excited to host the Wild About Early Childhood Conference on July 17, 2025. This year, we're opening it up to the entire community!
We invite PK–3rd-grade teachers, private daycare providers, education majors, and caregivers to join us for a fun, inspiring day focused on supporting and empowering our youngest learners.
🗓 Date: July 17, 2025
📍 Location: Cleveland ISD Administration Building
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📲 Register now by scanning the QR code below!
Join us to connect, learn, and grow with fellow early childhood professionals and advocates. Let’s go wild for early learning! 🌿🦁🦒🦜🦏
#WildAboutEarlyChildhood #ClevelandISD #EarlyLearningMatters #CommunityLearning #CISDEvents
🎉 The celebrations continue in Cleveland ISD, and our End of Year Edition of the Weekly Insider is packed with pride, progress, and powerful student stories!
✨ From Pre-K previews at the Austin Memorial Library to Kindergarten graduation at Santa Fe Elementary…
✈️ From building an actual airplane to earning a full aviation scholarship — our students are truly soaring!
👏 Congratulations to the DLA Class of 2025 for achieving the ultimate milestone: high school graduation! We are inspired by your perseverance and can't wait to see what the future holds for each of you.
📅 The elementary school supply list is included in this edition of the Insider.
Stay informed and celebrate with us: www.clevelandisd.org/events
❤️🤍 We are Cleveland Proud. #CISDEvents #ClevelandProud #CHSCTE #DLAClassOf2025 #PreKReady
🎓 Scholarship Alert! 🎓
We are proud to celebrate three outstanding Cleveland High School seniors who have each been awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! 🎉
👏 Congratulations to:
🔹 Heather Perry
🔹 Olga Burgos-Galvan
🔹 Camila Sandoval
These students have shown exceptional dedication and hard work, and we couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments. The future is bright for these Rodeo Scholarship winners! 🌟
Stay tuned for more stories of success across Cleveland ISD as we continue to celebrate the Class of 2025!
#ClevelandISD #HLSRScholarship #RodeoWinners #SeniorSuccess #ClassOf2025 #ProudToBeCISD #ScholarshipSpotlight
🎓 We’re just 4 DAYS AWAY from Graduation Day! 🎉
Cleveland High School Class of 2025 will walk the stage this Sunday, May 25 at 3:00 PM at Lamar University – Neches Federal Credit Union Arena in Beaumont!
✅ To make sure you can celebrate this milestone without delay, please review the important reminders in the flyer below:
✔️ Clear bags only
🚫 No large strollers
🚫 No balloons, banners, or glass items
🕒 Arrive early to allow time for parking
Let’s honor our grads with a smooth and memorable ceremony! 💼🎓
#CHSGrad2025 #ClevelandISD #GraduationReady #WeAreClevelandISD
📍 Location: 4401 S M L King Jr Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77705
📸 Flyer with full details below! 👇
🚨👮♂️ Welcome to the Cleveland ISD Family, Chief James Kelemen! 👮♂️🚨
Cleveland ISD is proud to welcome Chief James Kelemen as our new Chief of Police! With a distinguished career in law enforcement and a passion for building safe, student-centered environments, Chief Kelemen brings experience, integrity, and a servant-leader mindset to our district.
He is committed to strengthening school safety, community trust, and positive relationships between students, staff, and officers. We are excited to have his leadership as we continue to prioritize the well-being and security of every Cleveland ISD campus.
Please join us in giving Chief Kelemen a warm welcome to Indian Nation! 💙🖤
#ClevelandISD #WelcomeChiefKelemen #StudentSafety #ForwardTogether
