Euclid City School District - Every Student, Every Lesson, Every Day

Taraji P. Henson is an American Actress. She is a Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee. She studied acting at Howard University and began her career playing guest roles on several television shows such as Sister, Sister, ER and Saved by the Bell. Some of most known works include starring in Fox's Empire, Hidden Figures, Karate Kid and most recently The Color Purple.

Based on a true story, Hidden Figures follows three brilliant African American female mathematicians who served an essential role in NASA during its beginning years. Watch Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughn make history as they worked at the forefront of NASA to launch John Glenn into orbit.

Happy Black History Month! Euclid Schools is committed to uplifting black excellence. During the month of February we honor and celebrate the history, achievements and influence of African Americans.

Discover, engage and celebrate: Black History Month 2024 at Euclid Schools. #OneEuclid

Check out the latest episode of the Panther Pawdcast! In this episode, Superintendent Papouras sat down with outgoing Board Members Donna Sudar and Kathy DeAngelis to discuss their backgrounds in education, their time on the Board, and the function of the Euclid Board of Education. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JGAGQcjde3E7r0lcf8LUr?si=jp6Z1tPJRfeCpZ_z49gYxA While you're there, check out some of the other awesome episodes featuring a variety of topics from around the District! #OneEuclid

Calling all Euclid Basketball players, grades 3-8! The Euclid Junior Panthers will be hosting AAU tryouts beginning next week. Meet us at the Euclid Middle School Fieldhouse and show us your skills!

Due to the excessive snow predicted for the morning arrival and throughout the day, the Euclid Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 19th. There will be no school tomorrow. Currently, Friday’s after-school events and extracurricular activities will continue as scheduled. However, please look for further information from your child’s coach about possible cancellation. Please stay safe and warm during this winter storm.

The Euclid Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th, due to the projected windchill in the morning. There will be no school tomorrow. Currently, Wednesday’s after-school events and extracurricular activities will continue as scheduled. Look for further information from your students' coach. Please stay safe and warm during this cold spell!

Remember that there will be NO SCHOOL for Euclid Students K-12 tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16th, for a Teacher Professional Development Day.

Today we celebrate the legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs

New Board Members Tia Otoo and Evan Botzki were sworn in during this week's Board Meeting. Board Member Otoo was sworn in first by Judge Anita Laster Mays. Ms. Otoo is a former Euclid City Schools teacher and social worker. Ms. Otoo graduated from Miami University where she received her bachelor's degree in social work. She also has a master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Ursuline College and a master's degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. Ms. Otoo has been a strong advocate for Euclid Schools. One of Board Member Otoo's most important goals is to harness the talent of local Euclid businesses and organizations to bridge gaps in education and support systems. Board Member Botzki was sworn in by State Senator and former Euclid Board Member, Kent Smith. Evan is a lifelong Euclidean and a proud alumnus of Euclid Schools. After graduating from Euclid High School, Evan attended George Mason University where he received a bachelor's degree in Public Administration. Mr. Botzki has served on several community boards and been a part of organizations such as the Charter Review Commission and the Euclid Historical Society. One of his biggest accomplishments is designing the city's most recent flag. As a Board Member, Mr. Botzki wants to uplift the community to its fullest potential. "It is my hope to increase communication, so that together we may pursue the highest standards of excellence for our children. I believe that together we may work to ensure that all of us will have the tools that we need to succeed... " #OneEuclid

The Euclid Schools are excited to announce the hiring of Damion Creel as the Dean of Secondary Student Mentoring for Euclid Schools. Mr. Creel has an extensive history in education and has a track record of cultivating positive and meaningful relationships with students. Before joining the Euclid Schools, Mr. Creel spent time as an elementary/middle school Math and Science teacher in both the Columbus and Cleveland areas before transitioning into to a Physical Education and Health teacher at Shaker Heights and Beachwood Schools. In 2020, Mr. Creel began working at Lorain High School as a Credit Recovery Instructor where he mentored students while helping them obtain the credits necessary to graduate. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Hiram College and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. We look forward to having Mr. Creel on the Secondary Campus to further enhance the culture of both Euclid Middle School and Euclid High School. In his role, Mr. Creel will interact with students on a personal level while overseeing the other mentoring specialists in the building. He will help formalize the mentoring programs on campus and provide structural data that will help our Student Services Department analyze the effectiveness of programming. In addition to his Deanship, Mr. Creel will also serve as the Head Coach of the Football program at Euclid High School. With over 25 years of experience coaching at the high school level, including seven as a head coach, he has proven that he is capable of building winning teams with foundations built upon education and morality.

The Euclid Schools are also excited to announce that Sherri Daniels has been hired to replace Mike Mennel as the next Principal of Euclid Middle School, effective immediately. Before her appointment, Mrs. Daniels served as Assistant Principal of Euclid Middle School and Central Middle School for two years. Before becoming Assistant Principal, Mrs. Daniels spent three years working in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District before moving in to the Euclid Schools in 2004 where she worked as a Fourth Grade teacher before serving as an Elementary Math Coach for eight years. She became an Instructional Coach and Math Curriculum Coordinator in 2017 before joining the administrative team at the Middle School. Mrs. Daniels earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University, a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Development in Literacy from Cleveland State University, and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the American College of Education. “Since joining the leadership team at Euclid Middle School, Mrs. Daniels’ commitment to students’ success and influence on school culture have been clear,” said Superintendent Christopher Papouras. “With Mr. Mennel moving to the District Administration, Sherri was a clear choice to lead the Middle School, as she has already shown her vast capability to lead EMS.”

The Euclid Schools are proud to announce that longtime District Administrator Mike Mennel has been hired as the Director of School Leadership effective immediately. Before his appointment, Mr. Mennel served as Principal of Euclid Middle School and Central Middle School for 17 years. Before taking the helm at the Middle Schools, Mr. Mennel worked as a teacher for 3 years before becoming an assistant principal for four years Forest Park and Central Middle Schools. In total, he has worked in education for 24 years, spending his entire career with the Euclid Schools. Mr. Mennel grew up in Northwest Ohio before attending Miami University where he graduated with a B.S. in Education. He also has a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Ursuline College. “Mr. Mennel’s experience and achievements make him an invaluable asset to our District,” said Superintendent Christopher Papouras. “I’m excited that his expertise will help further empower school principals to best support our faculty, staff, and students on a broader scale.” Known for his calm leadership, communicative approach, and constructive mentoring, Mr. Mennel has been instrumental in developing and molding teachers and administrators. His new role will expand upon his experiences and will allow him to focus his efforts on helping our building leaders across the district develop as principals.

The current wind storm outside has damaged one of the trees near the Tracy Avenue entrance to the Secondary Campus, taking out a telephone pole equipped with electrical utilities on it. Please do not use the Tracy Avenue entrance as we work with Euclid Fire Department and the Illuminating Company to address the downed power lines. Students will exit the building as usual. Parents picking up their student/s will enter the parking lot via the Tracy Ave. Exit Drive. After picking up their student, cars will be directed through the high school lot to E. 222nd at Wilmore. Euclid Schools personnel will be outside to help direct traffic.

Panthers, we can't wait to see you back and ready to learn tomorrow, Monday, January 8, 2024. Don't forget to get to bed early and set those alarms to be well rested and on time ⏰️ #OneEuclid

Get into the holiday spirit by listening to our talented Euclid Panther musicians at the Winter Holiday Concert this Thursday, December 14th! The concert starts at 7 PM and will feature performances from all of EHS's vocal and instrumental music groups. #OneEuclid

Good evening, Earlier today, the district received a bomb threat via email claiming to be from a foreign terrorist group. This email was very general and sent to many districts across the state and country, including several in Northeast Ohio. This threat has been deemed not credible. We are currently working with the Euclid Police Department and other safety officials. The Cleveland Joint Terrorism Task Force and the FBI are presently tracking several of these incidents across Ohio. An identical situation happened earlier this week in Texas. As always, safety in our Euclid Schools is our top priority. We take all threats seriously and work with public safety officials to determine the credibility of a threat. As a precaution, the Euclid Schools will have an extra police presence available at our schools tomorrow. Our staff will also complete a full safety sweep of each building before opening for school tomorrow. This situation is a good reminder for our Euclid families to always report safety tips and concerns to the District through the See Something, Say Something SafeLine - (216) 797-STOP (7867). Unless directed otherwise, we expect a typical school day tomorrow, Monday, December 11th. Thank you, Christopher Papouras Superintendent Euclid City Schools

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us on Saturday, December 16th for Breakfast with Santa from 10am - 11:30am. All proceeds from the event will be given to a non-profit chosen by the EHS Chapter of SkillsUSA #OneEuclid

Nominate the person in Euclid Schools that helps make you want to come to school every day. Share their story of how they impact you or your student, and the nominee will be entered to win a special surprise during a Stay in the Game! Takeover by the Browns! Nomination Form: https://browns.formstack.com/forms/sitg_nomination #OneEuclid #StayInTheGame