Dear Euclid Schools Families,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year! We are thrilled to begin another year of learning, growth and opportunity here in Euclid. Whether your child is returning to the classroom or joining us for the first time, we are excited to partner with you to ensure a successful and fulfilling school year.

As summer winds down and the school year nears, this is the perfect time to establish routines that will help your student thrive. We wholeheartedly request your partnership in your student’s educational journey. Your involvement and support play a vital role in their success.

• We need your help to ensure your students are doing their homework, following their teacher’s instructions, and showing up for school on time. Regular attendance plays a crucial role, as just two days of missed school per month equates to missing 10% of the school year, which qualifies them as chronically absent by the State of Ohio and often leads to gaps in development.

• Open communication with your students’ teachers is essential, and we encourage you to connect with them through various channels such as email, phone calls, ParentSquare, virtual meetings, or in-person visits during office hours.

• Furthermore, setting aside time for daily study and homework is critical for academic growth. Students should generally spend a minimum of 10 minutes of study or homework per grade level each day. For instance, 3rd Grade students should spend about 30 minutes studying or working on homework every evening – 7th grade students should allocate 70 minutes per day and 11th grade students should devote an hour and 

• Create a quiet, distraction-free space for homework and study

• Develop daily schedules that include time for reading, review and relaxation.

Helping your student build strong habits now will set the tone for a confident and focused year.

Last year, we carefully evaluated all our schools’ start and end times to best serve our students, staff and community. The feedback we received from those surveys helped shape our decisions for the 2025-2026 School Year. Taking into account Student safety, traffic management, and transportation considerations, we altered several schedules. As we communicated in March 2025, many of our school buildings will have different start and end times this school year.

Behind every successful student is a team of caring, committed educators. Our exceptional teachers, staff, and administrators are already hard at work preparing classrooms, lessons, and learning environments that are safe, supportive and engaging. They are passionate about Every Student, Every Lesson, Every Day.

These dedicated professionals, along with your students, are the reason why the Euclid Schools were able to meet state standards and earn 3 stars on the Ohio State Report Card – a meaningful step forward that reflects the hard work of our students, families and educators. This progress is just the beginning. Together, we are building a district that is strong, supportive and nurturing for every student.

To better meet the diverse needs of your families and children, we have introduced various educational options within the Euclid School District. We are a top tier educational-options district with programs that include College Career Plus, Career Technical Education, Career Based Intervention, Euclid Virtual Learning Academy, THRIVE, ChanceLight at Indian Hills, Panther Academy, Chardon Hills STEM education, ELV Literacy and Sensory Focused School, Preschool programming, Autism education, and limitless pathways to earn a high school diploma. If you are interested in an education option program for  your child, please contact your child’s building principal.

As we embark on a new year, we thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let’s work together to make the 2025-2026 school year one of purpose, positivity and Panther Pride! We look forward to seeing our students on August 15th!

Christopher Papouras was born and raised right here in Euclid, Ohio. After graduating from Euclid High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Miami University in History and Political Science, a Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration, and a Superintendent's Licensure from Cleveland State University.

The 1986 Euclid High School graduate has been an administrator in the Euclid Schools for 15 years, previously serving as Principal of Chardon Hills Magnet School from 2012 to 2019. Mr. Papouras also served as assistant principal at Forest Park Middle School and Upson Elementary School. He has worked in education for more than 25 years, including roles as a classroom teacher and coach.

Mr. Papouras has proudly served as Superintendent of the Euclid Schools since August 2019.