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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!

The Cleveland Clipper boys basketball team was invited to play at a Coaches vs. Cancer event at MSU-Mankato this Saturday, February 7th. There will be four games throughout the day (2 college, 2 high school) with Cleveland and NRHEG wrapping up the event at 6:45 p.m.

All tickets sold in advance will directly benefit the American Cancer Society. You can purchase said tickets either tomorrow, Friday, February 6th, in the district office from 7:30-4, or you can purchase them upon entry to the boys and girls basketball doubleheader Friday night.

Tickets purchased will get you into all four games hosted by MSU on Saturday.

Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students

As the 2025-26 Hockey Season is in the final stretch, we'd like to recognize our Clippers who participated in Bulldog Hockey! This season, there are 33 Clippers in the Youth Association, 2 on the Boys HS Team, as well as a Team Manager and Coach!

We are proud and thank you for being wonderful representatives of Cleveland Public Schools!

Cleveland Public Schools would like to recognize our outstanding counseling staff during National School Counseling Week.

We are thankful for the efforts of Megan Peterson, Shanna Roloff, and Madison Klingerman.

They work with students and staff daily, assisting with everything from mental health to helping students learn social skills. Not only are they exceptionally talented in their field, but they bring a special contribution to our school culture as well.

Hats off to our counseling team! We could never thank you enough for all you bring to our school environment!