Cleveland High

Signing Day is almost here, and it matters. Join us on Friday, December 19 at 10:00 a.m. in Raider Arena as we celebrate our student athletes who have earned the opportunity to compete at the next level. This is a big moment for them, their families, and our entire Cleveland High School community. The event will be MC’d by Mr. Jay Garcia and proudly sponsored by McDonald’s. These moments do not happen by accident. They are the result of years of work, sacrifice, and commitment. Let’s show up, be loud, and give these kids the recognition they deserve.

👑❄️ Cleveland High School Proudly Presents Our Winter Court Attendants! ❄️👑 We are excited to recognize these outstanding students who were voted by their peers to represent their grade levels as Winter Court attendants. Congratulations to each of you! 🎓 12th Grade Ty’Layshia McGhee Kaylie Mejia Ava Robbins Sydney Creekmore Ava Wenger Caden Tippens Cole Rodgers Bryce Bennett Collin Stuart Colt Maughon 🎓 11th Grade Whitney Dunn Tianna Woods Cameron Garcia Prince Ware 🎓 10th Grade Ruby McGee Molly Blackburn Silas Brown Rader Brose 🎓 9th Grade Adyson Coile Carol Elliot Kyler Logan Carter Patterson Congratulations to all our Winter Court attendants; we’re proud to have you represent Cleveland High School! 💙 The ceremony will be on Thursday, January 22, during halftime of the boys basketball game.

Mrs. Capps nominated as a Teacher of the Month in 2025!

Honda Civic Giveaway - Honoring Teachers Who Drive Our Future

Each December, Honda of Cleveland gives away a brand-new vehicle to a deserving member of our community - a tradition they've proudly upheld since 2019. It is their way of honoring the everyday heroes who make our region stronger, kinder, and better connected.

Since launching the program in 2019, Honda of Cleveland has proudly honored individuals from across our region — each making a lasting impact in their own way. Each year highlights a new group of community leaders:

2019: Local Veterans
2020: First Responders
2021: Pastors and Clergy Members
2022: Outstanding Teachers
2023: First Responders
2024: Pastors and Clergy Members
2025: Teachers (again — because we can’t thank them enough)

Since January 2025, Honda of Cleveland and Mix 104.1 have announced a local teacher each month who has been nominated by our community that goes into the end-of-year drawing. This year, a lucky teacher will win a Honda Civic LX on December 19th!

Valerie Capps, a math teacher at Cleveland High School, is one of those 12 nominees this year. Mrs. Capps has spent all 22 years of her teaching career at CHS and is also a product of CHS and Cleveland CIty Schools. She teaches Statistics Dual Enrollment, Freshman Experience, RTI Algebra 1, MATH 1000, and Algebra 2 Honors. She is the sponsor of National Honor Society and chair of the Prom Committee. Mrs. Capps is a member of the CHS Hall of Fame Steering Committee and CHS Instructional Team as well, and she takes students to local math competitions. She is also an adjunct professor of mathematics at Lee University, Cleveland State Community College, and Tennessee Wesleyan University. Mrs. Capps says, "My favorite part of this job is working with high school students and getting to know them. Yes, I love math, but my students make this job fun!"

The 12 teachers from Cleveland City and Bradley County will meet at Honda of Cleveland this Friday at 3:30pm to see who is the lucky winner of the Honda Civic LX. Mix 104.1 will be broadcasting live.

Good Luck Mrs. Capps!

🌟 Leaving a Legacy 🌟 Each year, our Leadership 3 students take on a Legacy Project—something big, student-led, and meaningful that improves our school and is worthy of being their lasting mark. This year, Janelle Pollard and Brandon Acosta truly rose to the challenge. Their vision? A dedicated teachers’ lounge and welcoming space for our floating teachers—a place to bring everyone together and treat our teachers like the rockstars they are ⭐️ What was once an old closet locker room has been completely transformed. These students cleaned it out, painted the space, assembled furniture, made countless phone calls for donations, and worked from start to finish. Today, they officially opened the space with an ice cream social and massages for our teachers.🍦💆‍♀️ We know this lounge will be enjoyed for many years to come, and it stands as a powerful reminder of what student leadership can accomplish. What an incredible way to leave their legacy. 👏

Bundle up tomorrow, Raiders! ❄️ Here is our two-hour delay schedule you will follow.

Leadership students jumped in to be a part of providing a magical Christmas through the Empty Stocking Fund today. We are so proud when our students give back to our community 🫶🏻

Enjoy our newest edition of Portrait of a Newcomer 🫶🏻

🚨 Last chance! Wednesday is the FINAL day to cast your vote for Winter Court. ❄️👑 Check your email for the voting link.

🌟 Cleveland High School Students of the Month! 🌟 Join us in celebrating our amazing Students of the Month! These Raiders were nominated by their teachers for living out our school motto every day: Work Hard, Get Smart, Be Nice. Their effort, character, and positive attitudes make CHS a better place, and we are so proud of them! 💙 Special thanks to Longhorn Steakhouse for treating our students and teachers of the month 🫶🏻

🌟 Cleveland High School Teachers of the Month! 🌟 Help us celebrate these outstanding educators who go above and beyond every single day. We are so grateful for their passion, dedication, and the positive impact they make on our students and school community. 👏 Del Halfacre 👏 Nichole Armstrong 👏 Morgan Wyatt 👏 Jennifer Grisham 👏 Tressa Manning Thank you for everything you do for CHS! We appreciate you more than you know.

Take a night out to Christmas shop, go on a date night, or some self care time during this busy season! CHS cheer will watch your kids (4-10 yr, or must be potty trained!) and have a great night at the CHS arena!

Contact Tiffany Harris for more info tiharris@clevelandschools.org

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The day after Thanksgiving break has us still squawking with gratitude! 🦃💙 We are thrilled to celebrate our Cleveland High School Teachers of the Year — true examples of dedication, heart, and excellence. Thank you for everything you do for CHS! 👏 Teachers of the Year: • Eric Blackburn • Anne Person • Daniel Montgomery 🌟 Novice Teacher of the Year: • Clark Lockerby 💥Classified Staff of the Year: • Jessica Garcia Congratulations to all! We’re so thankful for you.

Who will be the Parking Spot Picasso??? Top 5 were chosen by teachers, come participate in the penny war at lunch all week for the BEST spot!

CHS Beta Club members attended the State BETA Convention at Opryland Hotel in Nashville Thur-Sat. They amazed us with their academic achievements, creativity and talent. They participated in academic tests, engineering, marketing, speech, visual arts and performing arts. Our Raiders were incredible representatives of CHS.

Academic Awards:
Gracelyn Dauphinais 11th Science 5th Place
Giulia Constantinescu 11th Language Arts 2nd Place
Hattie Humphres Poetry Div 1 1st place
Eric Vance 9th Social Studies 3rd Place

Onsite Awards
Eric Vance - Digitally Enhanced Photography Div 1 2nd Place
Hattie Humphres - 1st Painting Div 1
Hattie Humphres - 1st Onsite Painting Div 1
Hattie Humphres Best in Show

🔵CHS partners with Arnold Memorial🔵 We’re excited to share how Cleveland High School has partnered with our CCS elementary schools for a district-wide coloring contest, and today we’re shining the spotlight on the talented 2nd graders from Arnold Memorial! A huge congratulations to our top five selected artists: 🌟 Lucas 🌟 Archer 🌟 Elle 🌟 Santiago 🌟 Riley Their amazing artwork will be proudly displayed at the CHS basketball game on Saturday at 3:30, and the contest winner will be announced after the 3rd quarter. Come out, support our students, and celebrate their creativity! 🏀✨

🍁 CHS Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive Success! 🍁 We’re excited to share that our CHS community came together in a big way this Thanksgiving season. Thanks to the generosity of our students and staff, we collected over 1,000 canned goods to benefit Barbara’s Market! 🥫❤️ A huge shoutout goes to Mrs. Person’s RISE class for bringing in the most donations; they’re taking home the win with free tardy passes and some delicious treats from our Culinary program! 👏🎉 Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make a difference. This is what CHS pride is all about!

Our Blue Raiders are ready for today's adventure. These outstanding students are representing Raider Drive in Knoxville at the DECA Conference.

Rowdy Raider Student Section Is Back TOMORROW! 🔥 Get ready, Raiders! It's time to bring the energy and pack the stands! Our Lady Raiders tip off at 6:00, followed by our Raiders at 7:30, and we need our Rowdy Raider student section louder than ever. Check out the themes and come ready to show up and show out. Let’s see that fierce Raider pride on full display! 💙

🔵CHS partners with Yates Primary🔵 We’re excited to share how Cleveland High School has partnered with our CCS elementary schools for a district-wide coloring contest, and today we’re shining the spotlight on the talented 2nd graders from Yates Primary! A huge congratulations to our top five selected artists: 🌟 Diego S. 🌟 Erona B. 🌟 Sawyer E. 🌟 Maevvy M. 🌟 Thia T. Their amazing artwork will be proudly displayed at the CHS basketball opener tomorrow night, and the contest winner will be announced after the 3rd quarter of the girls game! Come out, support our students, and celebrate their creativity! 🏀✨

Enjoy this edition of Portrait of a Newcomer 🫶🏻