One Morning Leads to a Lifetime of Impact.

Every scholar deserves a man who shows up.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is proud to participate in the annual Fathers Walk in partnership with the Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative and schools across Northeast Ohio.

At CMSD, we've embraced the spirit of Fathers Walk and expanded it into A Day of Engagement—encouraging schools to creatively involve fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, coaches, mentors, pastors, male educators, and caring community members in the lives of our scholars.

Whether it's a morning walk to school, a breakfast, literacy circle, pep rally, assembly, classroom visit, luncheon, or after-school gathering, the goal remains the same:

Get men engaged in the lives of our scholars.

Join us on Thursday, September 17, 2026, and let one morning become the beginning of a lifetime of encouragement, mentorship, advocacy, and support.

Don't let one morning be your only morning.

👨🏾 Fathers & Male Role Models

Want to stay connected beyond Fathers Walk?

Become a CMSD Fathers Matter Champion and receive updates about:

• Fathers Walk
• Fathers Matter: Level Up Sessions
• Volunteer opportunities
• Family engagement events
• Mentoring opportunities
• District initiatives

Become a CMSD Fathers Matter Champion

🏫 CMSD Schools

Planning to participate in the 21st Annual Fathers Walk?

Confirm your school's involvement and tell us about your planned activities.

Register Your School

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📢 Need Ideas?

Schools across CMSD have transformed Fathers Walk into a true Day of Engagement, including:

• 🚶🏾 Morning walks
• 🍳 Breakfast gatherings
• 📚 Men's literacy circles
• 🎤 Guest speakers
• 🏫 School assemblies
• 🍽️ Lunch with scholars
• 🤝 Mentoring activities
• 🎉 After-school celebrations

There is no one-size-fits-all approach.

2026 Fathers Walk Toolkit 

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🤝 Community Partners & Men’s Organizations

Are you part of a fraternity, church, business, mentoring organization, nonprofit, civic group, alumni association, barbershop, professional network, or men’s organization interested in supporting CMSD scholars?

CMSD Fathers Matter invites community partners and positive male role models to show up for the Annual Fathers Walk and explore meaningful ways to support students, families, and schools.

Groups can choose how they would like to engage:

One day of presence can open the door. Ongoing partnership can help change the culture.