The overall performance composite is a measure that reflects the percentage of students who demonstrate grade-level proficiency on state assessments across tested subjects and grade levels, providing a broad picture of academic performance across the district.
This ranking reflects the hard work of our students, educators, school leaders, families and community partners who are committed to improving student achievement and academic growth. While we celebrate this accomplishment, JCPS remains focused on moving Forward and continuing to raise expectations and outcomes for every student.
#JCPSForward
#StrongerTogether
Thank you to most of our families for filling out the THREE beginning of year forms. If you have not, PLEASE fill out these forms ASAP. Here is the link: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/jcps/page/beginning-of-the-year-documents. You will need your student's ID number, which you can get from Infinite Campus Parent Portal or their teacher. Thank you!
#JCPSDataPerformance | Johnston County Public Schools is proud to be ranked 29th out of 115 school districts in North Carolina based on its overall performance composite, placing JCPS among the top-performing districts in the state.
The district’s goal, as laid out in the Strategic Plan, is to be ranked in the top 20% in the district. The performance demonstrated by JCPS during the 2025-2026 continues a positive move in that direction.
Way to go JCPS!
#JCPSForward
#StrongerTogether
Our amazing 5th grade Safety Patrol students are helping our kindergarteners safely make their way to class each morning. We are so proud of these responsible leaders for showing our youngest students the way! 💙⭐
Reminder for Tuesday: All students will walk to class without parents. Our staff and Safety Patrol will be here to help students get where they need to go.
Thank you for helping us make mornings safe, smooth, and successful! 🌟
Have a safe holiday!
We’re celebrating our students and staff for an incredible year of academic achievement—including 82.3% in Science, our highest in seven years! 🎉📚
We are so proud of our Cleveland Stars! 💙💛 Dream Big. Reach for the Stars! ⭐
#ClevelandElementary #ReachForTheStars #DreamBig
Please remember that front carpool begins at 8:25 AM. Pull all the way forward, follow staff directions, and drop students off only in the designated coned area. Students should exit on the passenger side, and families should remain in their vehicles during carpool.
🚶 Please use the crosswalk only when directed by staff.
💙💛 Thank you for helping keep our Cleveland Stars safe! ⭐
During the July 14th regular scheduled meeting, the JC Board of Education approved revisions to Policy Code 4304: Code of Student Conduct.
There was special attention to Section F. 36, which provides governance for the "Possession, Display, Use, Sale or Distribution of Vapes".
Revisions define vapes and expresses that there will be a 10-day suspension for any student in violation of the code.
We strongly encourage parents to speak with your child(ren) regarding the details of the policy and the consequences moving forward.
Please know that the Johnston County Board of Education strives to mitigate health and safety concerns related to harmful substances such as tobacco products and/or vapes. The revised verbiage and the associated penalties have been set to achieve this goal.
View Policy Code 4304 online, here: https://bit.ly/4f2TEwE
Looking for a new, rewarding job that makes a difference today while impacting the future? We have various job openings that will allow you to become a part of a wonderful team and make a difference in the lives of many!
Join us this Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at 2 PM for our Welcome Wednesdays session, an open-door approach to assisting individuals aspiring to become a part of the JCPS team!
Welcome Wednesdays is a hands-on, in-person opportunity for individuals to receive assistance with applications and to ask questions about the various job openings we have within the district.
See you soon!
To help make afternoon dismissal run smoothly, we’ve created separate carpool posters for the Front Carpool and Back Carpool with the specific procedures and reminders for each location.
📌 Please take a few minutes to review the poster that applies to your child’s carpool location and talk with your child about the pickup procedures.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient! 💙⭐
Reach for the Stars, Cleveland! 🌟
Good Evening Cleveland Elementary Families,
Thank you everyone for helping to make our new school year opening a success! The students did a great job learning and reviewing school rules and expectations. They are ready for another successful school year here at Cleveland.
Our Kindergarten parents are welcome to walk their children to the classrooms for another week. Please remember that all students will begin walking to their classrooms independently starting on Tuesday, September 8th. Our staff members and Student Star Leaders are stationed throughout the school building to assist our Kindergarteners and the students who are new to Cleveland.
Parents, please fill out the three Beginning of Year forms online at this link: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/jcps/page/beginning-of-the-year-documents
Our 3rd Grade Students will participate in the Beginning of Grade Reading Assessment on Tuesday, September 1st.
There is no school on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day Holiday.
Parents, please refer to the email message from our school for additional important information.
Sincerely,
Mr. Igor Gorbatovski
Principal
Here’s to an amazing rest of the 2026-2027 school year! We hope you make many memories, make the most of every opportunity to learn along the way, and continue to grow and succeed!
⭐️ We made it through Week 1! 🎉
So many smiles, new friends, learning, and fun! 📚💙 We’re off to a ⭐️ stellar start!
Today, we welcomed the second group of kindergarteners for staggered entry and we look forward to having all of our newest students together tomorrow!
We need your help! Cleveland Elementary School is seeking family volunteers to help us monitor our students during lunch periods in order to provide our classroom teachers with a duty-free lunch. Volunteers will be monitoring and assisting students, cleaning tables, and sweeping floors. We are looking for volunteers who are willing and able to commit to a certain day and time every week. There will be staff members in addition to volunteers in the cafeteria during lunch. Duty-free lunch will begin in mid-September. If you can commit to volunteer for one or more time slots for one or more days every week, please sign up at this link. Upon receiving your sign up, you will be contacted with more information. Please reach out to Mr. Igor, principal, or Mrs. Graham, assistant principal, with questions. Thank you!
During the July 14th regular scheduled meeting, the JC Board of Education approved revisions to Policy Code 4304: Code of Student Conduct.
There was special attention to Section F. 36, which provides governance for the "Possession, Display, Use, Sale or Distribution of Vapes".
Revisions define vapes and expresses that there will be a 10-day suspension for any student in violation of the code.
We strongly encourage parents to speak with your child(ren) regarding the details of the policy and the consequences moving forward.
Please know that the Johnston County Board of Education strives to mitigate health and safety concerns related to harmful substances such as tobacco products and/or vapes. The revised verbiage and the associated penalties have been set to achieve this goal.
View Policy Code 4304 online, here: https://bit.ly/4f2TEwE
The CvES Silent Partner Program was created to be a source of funding for students whose financial situations do not permit them to afford certain necessities such as clothing, shoes, snacks, school supplies, and field trips. Funds will be allocated from a special account for individual student needs based on a referral from a staff member or request from a parent. If you would like to make a donation to this special fund, you may send cash or check made payable to Cleveland Elementary School. Please be sure to indicate the donation is for the Silent Partner Fund. You will receive a receipt for any monetary donations to use for tax purposes. If you would prefer to purchase items directly, an Amazon wish list can be accessed by scanning the QR code below. We will also gladly accept individually wrapped snack items. If you have any questions about our Silent Partner program, please contact LaTonya Foster, School Counselor at (919) 550-2700 ext. 1807 or latonyafoster@johnston.k12.nc.us. Thank you for considering making a donation!
