![Blythe-Bower Elementary Shines as a Tennessee Reward School! Weโre thrilled to share some incredible news: Blythe-Bower Elementary has been named a 2023-2024 Tennessee Reward School! This recognition, given by the Tennessee Department of Education, highlights the hard work and dedication that make Blythe-Bower a standout in our community. Being named a Reward School is the highest honor in Tennesseeโs accountability system. To earn this distinction, a school must achieve an overall federal accountability score of 3.1 or higher out of 4.0. This score reflects strong performance in student achievement, academic growth, attendance, and progress for historically underserved student groups, including English Learners, Economically Disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, and staff," said Dr. Joel Barnes, Principal of Blythe-Bower Elementary. "Our collective efforts have fostered an environment where every student can thrive, and this honor reflects our commitment to excellence." Dr. Jeff Elliott, Director of Schools, added, "Blythe-Bower's achievement underscores the power of collaboration and a shared vision for student success. We are immensely proud of this accomplishment and the positive impact it has on our community." What It Takes to Be a Reward School Reward Schools are recognized for outstanding academic performance and growth. Hereโs a look at what goes into this special achievement: Achievement and Growth: Measures how well students are meeting or exceeding academic standards and making progress. Attendance: Tracks how many students are attending school regularly. English Language Proficiency: Assesses how well students learning English are improving their fluency. High School Indicators: Looks at graduation rates and whether students are prepared for life after high school. This recognition is a celebration of the collaborative efforts of students, teachers, families, and the entire Blythe-Bower community. Itโs a reminder that when we work together, great things happen. Please join us in celebrating this incredible milestone for Blythe-Bower Elementary!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/cleveland_city_school_district_ar/article/image/large_f1640c4f-64fc-4361-b28f-6e8012911e27.png)
December 2, 2024
Weโre thrilled to share some incredible news: Blythe-Bower Elementary has been named a 2023-2024 Tennessee Reward School! This recognition, given by the Tennessee Department of Ed...
![Cleveland City Schools is proud to announce Dr. Joe Parker as Blythe-Bowerโs Assistant Principal. Dr. Parker, who has served as a 5th grade teacher since 2017, will assume his new role starting this upcoming academic year. Dr. Parker brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to his new position. He was honored as Teacher of the Year in 2020 and was recognized with the Above and Beyond Medallion in 2019. His achievements also include an Educational Doctorate with a focus on Professional Practice from Lee University. In his role at Black Fox Elementary School, Dr. Parker served on the Junior Achievement Programming team as part of the PIE Hub Inspiration Committee, and was instrumental in the development, creation and implementation of programming. Dr. Parker was also a Beta Club sponsor and the site director for summer school in 2023. He has demonstrated remarkable leadership as a Math Teacher Leader and 2022-2023 Cohort for LEAD Leadership Fellowship. Reflecting on his new role, Dr. Parker stated, "I cannot express how excited I am to join the Blythe-Bower family, alongside a passionate staff." Director of Schools, Dr. Jeff Elliott expressed his confidence in Dr. Parker, saying, "Dr. Parkerโs dedication to education and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment makes him an invaluable addition to our school community. We look forward to the positive impact Dr. Parker will have on our students and staff at Blythe-Bower!"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/cleveland_city_school_district_ar/article/image/large_f68404f8-11fc-46d9-93df-753c57d1bae4.png)
July 23, 2024
Cleveland City Schools is proud to announce Dr. Joe Parker as Blythe-Bowerโs Assistant Principal. Dr. Parker, who has served as a 5th grade teacher since 2017, will assume his new...
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June 26, 2024
Cleveland City Schools has been recognized by the National School of Public Relations Association (NSPRA) with the prestigious Golden Achievement Award. This honor was awarded for...
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June 21, 2024
Cleveland City Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Randy Stephens as its next Supervisor of Career and Technical Education. Mr. Stephensโ extensive experience as a...
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June 9, 2024
The Cleveland City Board of Education will meet on Monday, June 10th at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Office Building (AOB). You can view the full agenda here.
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June 3, 2024
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May 15, 2024
Supporting Student Mental Health in CCS The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month, a national observance that started in 1949 by Mental Health America to bring attention...
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May 7, 2024
Following a special-called meeting on Tuesday, the Cleveland City Board announced the appointment of Dr. Jeff Elliott as the next Director of Schools for Cleveland City Schools. D...
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May 7, 2024
During its monthly board meeting on Monday, the Cleveland City Board of Education approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year. Notably, this budget includes a 5% pay increas...
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May 6, 2024
Cleveland City Schools is proud to announce its recognition as a 2023-2024 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools District award winner. Cleveland City Schools is the fi...
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April 23, 2024
Universal Screening for Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Support As part of our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, Cleveland City Schools wi...
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April 22, 2024
The Cleveland City Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of three finalists for the role of Director of Schools. After an extensive search process, the Board ha...
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April 17, 2024
As part of our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, Cleveland City Schools will implement a universal behavior screener that will support behavio...
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April 1, 2024
Did you know Cleveland City Schools offers a fun summer curriculum and learning for students at many grade levels? It's a great opportunity to make sure students are ready for su...
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March 18, 2024
Great news for parents looking for a fantastic preschool for their little ones! Discovery PreSchool at Stuart Elementary is excited to welcome new students for the upcoming school...
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March 5, 2024
During their board meeting on Monday, March 4, the Cleveland City Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution expressing opposition to the concept of school system consolid...
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March 4, 2024
Cleveland City Schools is excited to announce the Kindergarten Registration Event, an essential milestone for families with children ready to embark on their educational journey....
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March 1, 2024
The Cleveland City Board of Education had a full agenda at their monthly board meeting at Cleveland High School last night. Resolution to Oppose School Consolidation The Cl...
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February 27, 2024
The Cleveland City School District is excited to announce the upcoming Community Wellness Showcase, scheduled for Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m . This event, hosted in...
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February 20, 2024
Cleveland City Schools is excited to engage our community in the search for the next Director of Schools. We will host input meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and Thursday, Feb. 22,...