Heights Schools Foundation

We would like to congratulate Tiger alumna, Lila Schubert, on winning Case Western Reserve University's Harriet Pelton Perkins Award for an Outstanding Student Majoring in English,” a prize her great-uncle – also a Heights High graduate – received nearly 60 years ago. We are so proud of you and this amazing accomplishment! GO HEIGHTS!!!!

Full story here: https://www.chuh.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6Y2GGUI&dasi=3Y2I

Attention Tiger Nation! We Need Your Support, TODAY!
As you know, the Heights Schools Foundation supports many programs throughout the District. We could not have such a strong impact without your help..
Our 2023-24 campaign ends on June 30th and we need to raise $25,000 to reach our goal. Please support the Heights Schools Foundation with your gift today by clicking the link below. Let's Finish Strong!

https://heightsschoolsfoundation.org/2023-24-annual-giving-campaign/

On May 25th, the Heights Gospel Choir celebrated their 50th Anniversary! The evening consisted of great music, reconnection and fellowship. There were about 130 people that participated in the choir and about another 40-50 that attended in support. It was an amazing event and we would love to give a huge shoutout to Heights High Gospel Choir Director, Sandra Dixon! As well as, the entire choir, the staff and all who came out to attend this beautiful event. Here's to 50 more years!

On Thursday, May 30, the Cleveland Heights High School Class of 2024 and their families celebrated the culmination of their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence with their Commencement Ceremony. HSF proudly awarded over $50,000 to the class of 2024 and we could not have done so without our donors and all of the support from Tiger Nation!

Congratulations Tigers - we are so proud of you!

View more photos from the commencement ceremony >> https://bit.ly/45c85HZ

Heights own, Travis Kelce, has been confirmed as a participant in the David Njoku Celebrity Softball game! For those who are planning to attend, be sure to rock your Heights gear in support!

Tickets available here: https://www.ticketreturn.com/TRMobile/ #/tickets/choose-tickets/choose-section?EventID=344448

See you there!

The Deborah Delisle Educational Options Center, located in the geographic center of the Heights community, is quickly becoming a hub of district resources. On May 17, there was a soft opening for The Heights Family Resource Center.

The HFRC has cabinets filled with everything from toothpaste and shaving cream to laundry detergent, gently used clothing, and notebooks and backpacks. There’s even a designated changing area so that families can try on clothes before bringing them home, something often lacking in donation centers. “This brings dignity to the experience,” said the district’s Family Engagement Specialist Lisa Hunt, who was instrumental in bringing the Center to life.

The Center’s official grand opening will be on Saturday, August 10. Donations can be made below, which allows Center staff to purchase needed items most efficiently. Future donation drives will also be available.

https://heightsschoolsfoundation.org/family-resource-center/

The Tiger 5k & Fun Run was this past Saturday and the turn out was amazing. The Heights Tiger 5k had the most registered runners in their history! Shoutout to each participant and everyone involved to make this event so special.

The Heights High School's chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 67 students on May 14, 2024. NHS recognizes student achievement and encourages dedication to the four pillars; scholarship, service, character, and leadership. What an amazing accomplishment!! Click below to view the full list of 2024 National Honor Society Inductees.

https://www.chuh.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6Y2BAGY&dasi=3Y2I

On Saturday, May 25, the Heights Gospel Choir will celebrate their 50th Anniversary. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a “meet-n-greet“ taking place at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for students (K-12) and senior citizens (65+).

Click the link below to purchase tickets. We can't wait to see you all there!

https://chuh.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/442?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0lXAoRPJM9jl_DOOxBfSkwYrV3CuE-QJW3IO343-qIWm1KqcuZKJYEu2c_aem_AaRSMUcKRdF4GhmOIaQrGw1lZeR1LF1W_ehDLt6yCtfuQjSVtvRPHzRdRp2_rHytqXY0gW6XNcI-4lX5ZCOzLmZp

Last week, 3 Heights High student athletes signed their letters of intent at the Spring Signing Day Ceremony! 💛🐯🖤

Michael Middleton Jr. - The Ohio State University
Quintez Pratt - Heidelberg University
Tyler McCann - Southwest Virginia Community College

We are proud of all 3 of you and will forever root for you guys! GO HEIGHTS!!!

The community is warmly invited to celebrate the launch of the District’s new Heights Family Resource Center on May 17 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Delisle Options Center.
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The mission of the HFRC is to provide services, support, and activities that educate, develop skills, and promote health and well-being in order to improve the lives of students and families in the CH-UH Schools.

You can make a donation to the center by clicking here https://heightsschoolsfoundation.org/family-resource-center-gift/

Last week, we celebrated our graduating Heights seniors during Senior Awards Night. We are so proud to announce that Heights Schools Foundation awarded $54,000 in scholarships! We would like to thank our donors, as well as, wish our Tigers continued success as they embark on their collegiate journeys! We are so proud of you all. Click below to read about all the scholarships we offer.

https://heightsschoolsfoundation.org/scholarships/

Class reunion season is fast approaching and we have a wonderful slate of reunions on the horizon! If you are curious as to if your class has a reunion planned, please click below to check our website for information. We can't wait to see you all this Summer and Fall!

https://heightsschoolsfoundation.org/class-reunions/

As Teacher Appreciation Week continues, we would like to take the time to shoutout all teachers in the CH-UH district. We cannot thank you enough for all you do and the dedication you display each and every day. You make an impact on the lives of our students and we appreciate you to the fullest!

Major shoutout and congrats to Heights own, Marquise Davis, for committing to the University of Kentucky! We are proud of you and we are rooting for you, always! !!!

Save the date! Tiger Nation is running a 5k on 5/18! If you’re interested in signing up or donating to the cause, you can do so here: runsignup.com/tiger5k2024

Tiger Nation! This Saturday, Heights alum and author, Morris Ervin Jr, will be holding a meet and greet/book signing for his book "Reflections Of A Troubled Black Man". The event will take place at the Yoga Lab at Severance Center from 1pm-3pm. We are proud of you and all your success, Morris!

You can also pre-order the book here: https://morriservin.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR03V03m8TQPKm2qH7ucYH9NMvoOagLRrqXM6CPTPUTgD0amVboG7WqIvi4_aem_AWK22J-SRoxxvh_LuRSlwEVaPkbkfjfhvi0rb1wGogI0GbHPnMYmHCaM8cCPLGy3E22kP63LcvOkIErX1lSw4etv

We have a couple of months left in our Annual Fund Campaign and we cannot thank Tiger Nation enough for their overwhelming support! We are currently at $94,432 raised, however, we do not want to stop there! These dollars assist us in operating costs, as well as, supporting numerous programs and initiatives throughout our community. Consider making a donation here so that we can continue to do what we love, which is being a consistent resource for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District! Let's finish strong!

https://heightsschoolsfoundation.org/2023-24-annual-giving-campaign/

The NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four was held in Cleveland, OH this past weekend! South Carolina took home the win but we would like to shoutout Heights '85 alum, hall of famer and the President of The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, David Gilbert! This past weekend was amazing and filled with excitement and we thank you for your contribution!

Cleveland Heights High School alumni and Hall of Fame member, Dr. Howard Tucker, will be premiering his "What's Next" documentary on April 7th!

The documentary film premiere will take place on Sunday, April 7th at 2:20p at the KeyBank State Theatre and will include a Q&A. The second screening will be Tuesday, April 9th at 2:25p at the same theater.

For anyone in the greater Heights Schools family that would like to attend, tickets can be found here: https://www.clevelandfilm.org/films/whats-next

We want to send a HUGE shoutout to Heights '81 grad and HSF board member, Hank Kornblut, as Mister Brisket celebrates 50 years of business! This is an amazing accomplishment and we thank you for providing great food for the community, as well as, your continuous support of the Heights!!

Read more here: https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/04/mister-brisket-celebrates-50-years-supplying-best-beef-and-more-to-northeast-ohio.html?gift=ef67a81e-e450-4371-bb74-e1bb39c45413&fbclid=IwAR11NSB6sdXG6gzYwvYCusM5UmcKIwXFd7arMfAfR2FmqqKFt50y_R4TrCE_aem_AZRLFxUUDccw3_oBcKCIVuwHRnZQTuCMjCgHKQZArYEvnG4oChcXTl6YBbUf5ecol7zMsCyDlnPqtY53mU4_css8

The HSF office is closed this week for spring break but our online shop is still open!
Click below to purchase alumni gear!

Link: https://heightsschoolsfoundation.org/2023-24-annual-giving-campaign/

Did you know that the Heights Schools Foundations provides grants to teachers and awards for students? This year we have provided funds for - classroom libraries, the Noble Running Club, Art Awards for the District Art Show, childcare so parents can participate in educational activities, transportation for field trips and so much more! Please consider donating to our annual fund so that we are able to continue to be a resource for Tiger Nation!

https://heightsschoolsfoundation.org/2023-24-annual-giving-campaign/

Dyslexia Simulation "A Walk in the Shoes" is an event set up to help build a better understanding of what it is to live with Dyslexia AND the ways we either block or bolster support, often unwittingly.

The event, led by NOBIDA will be held on April 4, at Delisle Options Center at 6p with dinner being served at 5:30.

The registration form can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWv4Iyblo6ppbbQdqjo0Q4IiX9MaJcRMhr0SdK45xvpVgJSw/viewform

We hope you consider attending this hands-on, eye-opening, very unique reading-focused event!

Congratulations to Heights High's Niko Bell and Caleb Green for being named National Merit Scholarship Finalists! They are included in a group of 15,000 finalists that will find out starting this month if they are one of 7,500 Merit Scholarship winners.

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships. Niko and Caleb qualified for the award because of their performances on the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test).

Read more >> https://bit.ly/3IHdvk4

For those who were not able to attend Heights night at the Cavs game, Kelce/Cavaliers merch is still available and the proceeds go directly to Heights Schools Foundation!

Click here to shop: https://www.cavaliersteamshop.com/search.php?search_query=kelce

We love to see it! Congratulations to Heights High graduate and Ursuline College Track & Field athlete, Alaysia Brooks! On Saturday, Alaysia raced in the 800M finals and finished first overall in 2:06.97 to be titled the NCAA 800M Champion. We are so proud of you and this amazing accomplishment!

What. A. Night! This past Tuesday was Heights Schools Foundation/Kelce Bobblehead night at the Cavs game. HSF was presented with a $10,000 donation from the Cavs and the Kelce family. The funds will help the Foundation provide classroom opportunity grants to teachers and scholarships for our graduating seniors.

We also celebrated Jason Kelce's legendary NFL career with both Kelce brothers in attendance AND witnessed the largest 4th quarter comeback in Cavs history! We would like to thank each member of Tiger Nation that was in the arena to share this beautiful moment with us. This was truly one for the books!

For all attending the Cavs game tonight! Feel free to stop in the team shop and pick up one of these items! All sales directly benefit HSF!