
First Day of School Info!
Monday, August 23 1st-8th Grade Doors open at 7:35 AM | School starts at 8:00 AM Dismissal starts at 3:20 PM Wednesday, August 25 Kindergarten Doors open at 7:35 AM | School starts at 8:00 AM Dismissal starts at 3:20 PM Everything You Need to Know for the First Day of School! The first day…

Beginning of Year Parent & Guardian Notifications
July 31, 2021 Please find below our beginning of year notices and updates, organized by school: Citizens East (CA East & CLA East) Compliance Documents Citizens Hampden (CA & CLA) Compliance Documents Citizens Southeast (CA Southeast & CLA Southeast) Compliance Documents Preps Cliffs (Village Prep & E Prep) Compliance Documents Preps Willard (Village Prep &…

Family Health & Safety Update
Breakthrough Families, I am writing today with the first in a series of communications about the health and safety protocols that will be in place across all of our campuses to start the school year. Health and Safety Overview Masks: All scholars and staff are required to wear a mask while indoors. Masks are no…

Ready Set Go: 2021 Week 8
In a few short weeks, you and your scholar will return to school. For our 1st – 8th-grade scholars the first day will be August 23rd. For our kindergarten scholars, the first day is August 25th. Let’s talk this week about a few tips to help you prepare your scholar for a great first day…

Important Network Updates: CEO Search and Alumni Success
Dear Breakthrough Families, Please find below updates regarding our CEO Search as well as the official announcement of our new Alumni Success program! CEO Search Update Back in December of 2020, the Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) Board embarked on the process of seeking a new CEO for Breakthrough Public Schools, as a result of…

Ready Set Go: 2021 Week 7
Hello Breakthrough family! Over the last week I have gotten a lot of questions about uniforms and other information related to the start of school. I can tell everyone is eager to start school this year and we are excited to welcome you to Breakthrough Schools. That being the case, let me tell you about…

Preparing for an In-Person Return for the Upcoming School Year
Hello families! We are beyond excited for the upcoming school year, which will be uniquely special. Every decision we’ve made surrounding our in-person return to school is aligned to the best interest of our scholars, staff, and extended community’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. We’re prioritizing a safe and secure environment for our scholars so…

Ready Set Go: 2021 Week 6
Hello Breakthrough family! This week we want to welcome you to Breakthrough Schools by inviting you to the Breakthrough Schools Back to School Drive-thru Carnival on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The Carnival will be from 1pm-3pm in the parking lot behind E Prep & Village Prep Cliffs located at 1417 East 36th St, Cleveland. Please…

Vaccine Resources for Families
Breakthrough Families, I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer! We are working hard as we prepare to welcome all of our staff and scholars back to school in person in August. We’re digging deeply into the most recent health and safety guidance, and will be sharing more details over the next few weeks about…

Ready Set Go: 2021 Week 4
Hello Breakthrough family! Last week we talked about the benefits of exercise for children and their growing brains. This week let’s talk about another way we can help children get ready for school. The hot days we have had are a great time to cool off at your local public library. In addition to having…