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YOU SPOKE.
WE LISTENED.
HERE IS THE EVIDENCE.

ECCS Community Evidence Conference

  • October 29th, 2026
  • Doors at 5:00 pm
  • Dinner at 5:30 pm
  • Program at 6:00 pm

We will report on the August State of the Student commitments, share what we know about Attraction, Achievement, and Persistence, and ask the community to identify the three priorities for the second Quarter.

ECCS Flight Path

Our Future Is In Flight

2026 -27 | The Lift-Off Year

This is our Lift-Off Year of clarity, action, and accountability. Through the Learning Core and our five mission-driven support zones, we are strengthening teaching and learning, removing barriers to success, supporting educators, improving operations, and increasing transparency for families and the community.

Our future is in flight. Together, we rise.

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Overall Rating Meets State Standards

East Cleveland Schools Sustain Academic Progress for Second Consecutive Year

East Cleveland City Schools continues to build on its academic progress, maintaining a three-star overall rating on the 2025 – 2026 Ohio School Report Card for the second consecutive year.

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Dakota Williams: Principal’s Month 2026

The ECCS Comms Team asked school principals to provide some information about themselves so we could get to know them better. What did you want to be when you grew up? A marine biologist, teacher or an FBI agent How long have you been a principal? 20+ years What is...

Shannon Ranta - Principal & Pushup Machine

Shannon Ranta: Principal’s Month 2026

The ECCS Comms Team asked school principals to provide some information about themselves so we could get to know them better.  This principal is a pushup machine.  Don't believe it?  Check out it out. What did you want to be when you grew up? A dentist,...

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Shawna LeSure: Principal’s Month 2026

My favorite part of the principalship is building relationships with staff and helping them improve in their craft

Sulaiman Akbar - Cat Guy

Sulaiman Akbar: Principal’s Month 2026

The ECCS Comms Team asked school principals to provide some information about themselves so we could get to know them better.  Thanks, Sulaiman Akbar!!!  We're not saying he has pet lions, but he did send a photo that indicates he enjoys the company of cats. What did...

Trunk or Treat 2026

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat 2026

Please join us in our efforts to provide the children of East Cleveland with a safe and fun Halloween! Saturday, October 31st6:00 - 8:00 pm LOCATION: Corner of Noble Road & Neladale in Jackie's Party Center Parking Lot:1994 Noble Rd, East Cleveland, OH 44112...

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Family Notice Standard

East Cleveland City Schools will give families at least 10 school days' notice before: Changes to the school calendar or school-day schedule, including no-school days, early dismissals, and delayed starts Parent-teacher conferences and other events families are asked...

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Download the Parent Advocacy Guide

You are your child’s first and most important advocate

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Shawn Holden: Principal’s Month 2026

The ECCS Comms Team asked school principals to provide some information about themselves so we could get to know them better.  Yes.  Nature is a color.  Thanks Shawn Holden!!! What did you want to be when you grew up? A hairdresser. My dad wanted me to be a lawyer....

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Special Board Meeting – 10/26/2026

REVISED Board Discussion: Update on Treasurer’s Search Update on Prospect Facilities  Superintendent Recommendations OSES and OTES Discussion 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2026 https://eastclevelandschools-org.zoom.us/j/95403581375 **Possible Board action may occur on...

The Cardinal Way

Be Respectful.
Be Responsible.
Be Safe.

The Cardinal Way is East Cleveland City Schools' districtwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. Just as we teach reading, writing, and math, we teach students how to meet behavioral expectations — building the skills to be respectful, responsible, and safe every day, in every building.