Cleveland Public School - Home of the Clippers

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’ve recently received questions about extra charges showing up on student lunch accounts, so we want to clarify how our Free Breakfast Program works.

Every student may receive one free breakfast each day, which includes:
1 grain (cereal, donut balls, long john, pizza, etc.)
1 fruit (students may take more than one fruit at no charge)
1 juice
1 milk

However, any items taken beyond the free meal will result in a charge to the student’s account. These extra charges include:
Extra milk: $0.80
Extra juice: $0.75
Extra grain or a second full breakfast: $5.00

Example: Many students take more than 1 long john, OR they take a long john AND cereal. These will result in an extra grain charge.

Please remind your student that taking additional food items outside of the free meal components will add a cost to their account. We hope this helps clear up any confusion and ensures families are aware of how charges may occur.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you for your support!

The Cleveland Dollars for Scholars committee raises funds each year to supply scholarships to our graduating seniors. Join us at the Cleveland Legion for our next BINGO fundraiser!

​Saturday, March 14
​6:00 PM
Cleveland Legion

Free will donation for a good meal! Bring your friends and family, and help support our Clipper graduating seniors!

Important Safety Update: Recent Activity at Cleveland Public School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am writing to share some information regarding a report of a suspicious vehicle near the Cleveland Public School Playground today. We know that when children come home talking about police presence or "suspicious cars," it can cause natural concern. I want to provide you with the facts and reassure you that our students remained safe throughout the encounter.

During outdoor recess, an observant staff member noticed a vehicle driving slowly past the playground, turning around, and passing by a second time. Following our safety protocols, the staff member immediately reported the vehicle’s description and license plate to both the District Office and local law enforcement.

Law enforcement responded quickly and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the occupants, officers determined that the individuals were parents of students in our district. They had recently dropped off one child and were simply attempting to catch a glimpse of their other child playing on the playground before leaving.

While their intentions were harmless, we are incredibly proud of our staff for their "see something, say something" vigilance. At no point were any students in danger.


Our Commitment to Safety
We take every report seriously. Today’s event was a successful test of our communication chain and our partnership with local police. We would much rather investigate a well-intentioned parent than overlook a potential concern.


Talking to Your Child
Your child may mention seeing a car or the police today. We encourage you to use this as a moment to reinforce that:
- Their teachers and school staff are always looking out for them.

-The police are our partners in keeping the community safe.

-The situation was resolved quickly, and everyone is safe.

Thank you for your continued support and for trusting us with your children’s safety.

The Clipper boys and girls basketball teams will be back in action tonight as they celebrate Senior Night! The varsity boys will play at 5:45 p.m. with the varsity girls game to follow at approximately 7:30. Senior Night celebrations will take place between the two games.

If you can't make it, you can catch the action here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/cleveland/organization/19372/cleveland-high-school

As we kick off the second half of the school year, our classrooms-including PE, Art, Music, STEM, Special Ed, Social Emotional/Counseling, and all Preschool-6th grade rooms-are excited to continue learning, creating, and exploring. To help support our students and keep our learning spaces thriving, we're inviting families to consider donating an item or two from our End of the Year (2026) Elementary Wishlist.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful difference and helps ensure our students have what they need for a strong finish to the year. Thank you for your ongoing support of our school community!

Wishlist Link: End of the Year (2026) Elementary Wishlist

Thank you so much for your generosity!