2025/2026 Summer Letter
July 10th, 2025
Dear Parent/Guardian and CCCHS Student:
We welcome our new school president, Dr. Deborale Richardson-Phillips. She comes to us with extensive experience in Catholic education and business. We look forward to collaborating with her as we prepare our students to embrace the future with confidence and hope.
We at Cleveland Central Catholic hope this welcome back packet for the 2025-2026 academic year finds you well and enjoying the summer with family and friends. In the spirit of collaboration, this year we will be hosting family nights by grade level. Our first Family Night will be held on Tuesday, August 12, for all families of incoming 9th graders. On Wednesday, August 13 we will be hosting our first annual “Pathways to Success: College & Career Exploration Night” for all juniors and seniors and their parents/guardians. Seniors will be taking measurements for their cap & gowns plus ring sizes for their class rings. More information is enclosed. Our hope and our prayer is that we will work together to provide a learning environment where every student succeeds and is committed to learning. Below, please find some important information for the 2025-2026 school year.
Cell Phone Policy & Yonder Pouches: Phones are not to be used during the school day. Every student is assigned a personal Yondr Pouch. While the Yondr Pouch is considered school property, it is each student’s responsibility to bring the Yondr Pouch with him/her to school every day and keep it in good working condition. All head-phones, ear buds, or other electronic devices must be in the student locker or Yondr pouch during the entire school day. If a cell phone or any other electronic device is confiscated during the school day, it may be picked up at the end of the next school day.
Dress Code: The Dress Code will be strictly enforced. Students are required to wear CCC Red or Blue Banded Bottom Polo Shirts at all times. Solid blue, white, or red undershirts may be worn underneath the polo’s. Shoes should be in solid natural colors (Brown, Gray, Black, Tan) and you can choose from Sperrys, Loafers, Vans, or Dress Shoes. NO Ugg Slides or Croc’s of any kind may be worn. Students may continue to wear approved CCC sweatshirts and sweaters over the polo. Shirts can be ordered by contacting Ms. Durham at 216-441-4700 x 227.
Regular School Attendance: If a student is absent or tardy, the parent/guardian is required to notify the attendance office at 216-441-4700 x301 to have the absence or tardy to be excused. Unexcused abscesses and tardies will affect your student’s grades and vouchers.
One Call Now: We use the One Call Now system to provide you with timely information and reminders including school closings. Please program your phone(s) to recognize the One Call Now phone number when messages are received (877-698-3261).
Stefanski Scholarship Program: In a spirit of service and collaboration families and students will have opportunities to earn Third Federal Stafanski scholarship funding to help defray the cost of tuition. Service opportunities are available all year long and include community service projects at and around the school, as well as in your own community. More information will be provided in early August.
Final Forms: This school year we will be implementing Final Forms for school forms that need to be completed by parents/guardians and students. Forms will be completed online. Expect to receive an invitation that will include a link with instructions for creating an account in Final Forms. Parents/Guardians and students will create their own accounts. You will receive e-mail notifications and reminders regarding deadlines for form submission. Student schedules will only be distributed once form submissions are completed. We will send out more information once the portal goes live. Help sessions will be offered during the Freshman Family Night, College & Career Exploration Night, and Thursday, August 14th, and Friday, August 15th 9:00am – 3:00pm.
Below you will find information and important dates for the beginning of the school year. Please review the information carefully as you look at your calendars for August.
Calendar of Events for August:
Freshman Family Night – August 12 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Junior/Senior College & Career Exploration Night - August 13 5:30 PM – 7:30PM
Sophomore Schedule/Locker Pick Up – August 14 & 15 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Freshman Orientation – August 21 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Orientation for incoming ninth graders. Students should report to the gymnasium in the Social Center by 8:00 AM. Students will engage in activities to get to know their classmates and their new school. The orientation day will end at 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. Uniform is not required for Orientation Day because there will be some activities on our athletic field. For orientation day, students should wear appropriate T-Shirts and Pants.
Freshman Retreat – August 22 7:55 AM – 2:40 PM
Freshmen will be introduced to the social, academic, historical, & spiritual life at Cleveland Central Catholic High School. Uniform is not required for Retreat Day because there will be some activities on our athletic field and gyms. The cafeteria will open at 7:00 am and the retreat will begin at 7:55 am. Students will be dismissed at 2:40 pm.
Classes for ALL Students –August 25 7:55 AM – 2:40 PM
First full day of classes for all students. All students are expected to arrive dressed in proper uniform on that day. Lockers will be assigned by homeroom, and will have a school combination lock on them. Students will be responsible for keeping their lockers locked at all times and will be charged to replace a lock if it is removed.
We hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer break.
Mr. Simon, Sr. Allison Marie, Mrs. Boykins, Mr. Goode, Mr. Benton, Mr. Belveal