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![College Tour Series image of Ohio State University sign]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783428801/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/lu7r2ksskcsk8er035eq/Screenshot2026-07-07at84729AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783428801/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/lu7r2ksskcsk8er035eq/Screenshot2026-07-07at84729AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783428801/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/lu7r2ksskcsk8er035eq/Screenshot2026-07-07at84729AM.png","width":692}])
Join CMSD and College Now this summer for an exciting opportunity to explore colleges and universities across Ohio!
Scholars entering grades 6–12 and their parent or guardian are invited to experience campus life, learn about admissions and academic programs, and begin envisioning their future—all at no cost.
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Join the CMSD Family & Community Engagement Team at community events across Cleveland! At select locations, CMSD Presents: Community Conversations will provide opportunities to meet CEO Dr. Warren G. Morgan and other members of the CMSD Leadership Team, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with district programs and resources.
Stop by, say hello, and join the conversation—because every voice matters.
![Martha Holdening Jennings Fellows]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780500080/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/gizee0zy6ujb61y73tjr/MarthaHoldenJenningsCMSDFellows_01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780500080/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/gizee0zy6ujb61y73tjr/MarthaHoldenJenningsCMSDFellows_01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780500080/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/gizee0zy6ujb61y73tjr/MarthaHoldenJenningsCMSDFellows_01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780500080/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/gizee0zy6ujb61y73tjr/MarthaHoldenJenningsCMSDFellows_01.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780500080/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/gizee0zy6ujb61y73tjr/MarthaHoldenJenningsCMSDFellows_01.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780500080/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/gizee0zy6ujb61y73tjr/MarthaHoldenJenningsCMSDFellows_01.jpg","width":2200}])
![A woman in a grey sweatsuit poses by blue lockers in the foreground, while another woman in a denim jacket with sparkly fringe takes her photo in a school hallway in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780335671/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/n5kfacam5bw7jsjngedx/Collinwood-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780335671/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/n5kfacam5bw7jsjngedx/Collinwood-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780335671/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/n5kfacam5bw7jsjngedx/Collinwood-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780335671/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/n5kfacam5bw7jsjngedx/Collinwood-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780335671/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/n5kfacam5bw7jsjngedx/Collinwood-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780335671/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/n5kfacam5bw7jsjngedx/Collinwood-2.jpg","width":2200}])
![2026 Best Communities of Music Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779806422/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/luyue6u0t4z1juonl6jo/Screenshot2026-05-26at103637AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779806422/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/luyue6u0t4z1juonl6jo/Screenshot2026-05-26at103637AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779806422/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/luyue6u0t4z1juonl6jo/Screenshot2026-05-26at103637AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779806422/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/luyue6u0t4z1juonl6jo/Screenshot2026-05-26at103637AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779806422/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/luyue6u0t4z1juonl6jo/Screenshot2026-05-26at103637AM.png","width":1252}])
CMSD Campus International K-8 has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education.
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![Principal Quenton Davis Receives Harvard Business School Club of NEO Excellence Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776964345/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/mhdakxbfikuo5kpmflgr/Screenshot2026-04-23at11203PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776964345/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/mhdakxbfikuo5kpmflgr/Screenshot2026-04-23at11203PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776964345/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/mhdakxbfikuo5kpmflgr/Screenshot2026-04-23at11203PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776964345/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/mhdakxbfikuo5kpmflgr/Screenshot2026-04-23at11203PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776964345/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/mhdakxbfikuo5kpmflgr/Screenshot2026-04-23at11203PM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776964345/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/mhdakxbfikuo5kpmflgr/Screenshot2026-04-23at11203PM.png","width":1890}])
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We’re gearing up for an unforgettable summer of creativity, learning, and fun for students in grades K–3 and 9–12.
From June 9 to July 10, 2026, students can stay engaged, make new friends, and keep their skills sharp through exciting summer experiences.
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![Dr. Warren Morgan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762955175/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/lka9pac3tgssogrligzb/Screenshot2025-11-12at84417AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762955175/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/lka9pac3tgssogrligzb/Screenshot2025-11-12at84417AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762955175/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/lka9pac3tgssogrligzb/Screenshot2025-11-12at84417AM.png","width":688}])
Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) CEO Dr. Warren G. Morgan unveiled bold recommendations through the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative to the Board of Education on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The goal of this strategic plan is to right-size the district, advance equity, and ensure financial sustainability.
![Excellence in Teaching]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758652748/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/u4gvxh7ybr2yrctwqq1b/_D7A5771web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758652748/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/u4gvxh7ybr2yrctwqq1b/_D7A5771web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758652748/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/u4gvxh7ybr2yrctwqq1b/_D7A5771web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758652748/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/u4gvxh7ybr2yrctwqq1b/_D7A5771web.jpg","width":1000}])
This year’s honorees were surprised on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, by an impressive entourage, made up of CMSD CEO Dr. Warren Morgan, Shari Obrenski, the head of the Cleveland Teachers’ Union, and representatives from the George Gund Foundation and the Cleveland Foundation.
![CMSD Levels Up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758303977/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/nhqpcel5ugq6iuxquzun/2025ReportCardGraphic9-15-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758303977/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/nhqpcel5ugq6iuxquzun/2025ReportCardGraphic9-15-25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758303977/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/nhqpcel5ugq6iuxquzun/2025ReportCardGraphic9-15-25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758303977/clevelandmetroschoolsorg/nhqpcel5ugq6iuxquzun/2025ReportCardGraphic9-15-25.jpg","width":1000}])
The release of the State of Ohio’s school district report card for the 2024/25 school year shows the Cleveland Metropolitan School District saw academic proficiency improvements in every tested area, some by more than 10 percentage points over last year’s scores.
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- Elementary Schools
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- Building Brighter Futures
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- High Schools
CMSD is gathering feedback from high school students, staff, families, and partners to assess and improve Workforce Readiness and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming. Your input is essential in helping us evaluate current programs and determine how to better support students in preparing for college and careers.
- Career & Tech Ed