Euclid Schools Kick Off 2026-27 Year with Back to School Bash and Free Resources

Two days before classes begin Aug. 17, Euclid City Schools will help families take school supplies and haircuts off their back-to-school bills at its Aug. 15 Back to School Bash.

The bash is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Daugherty Gymnasium, accessible through Door 5 at Euclid High School, 711 E. 222nd Street. In addition to free school supplies and haircuts, the event will feature community resources, games, prizes, giveaways and a bounce house.

Those costs add up quickly in a city where the median household income is $48,696 and 17.4% of residents live in poverty. Nationally, families with K-12 students spend an average of $863.86 per family on back-to-school costs in 2026, including $146.45 per family for school supplies alone. For a district serving 4,655 students across eight public schools, the cumulative burden on families is substantial.

The district already participates in the Community Eligibility Provision, allowing it to serve free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students without requiring household meal applications. The Back to School Bash extends that approach to the upfront expenses that can keep students from beginning the year on equal footing.

Community service providers and voter registration tables will connect families with resources extending beyond the school day. The district's back-to-school information page also provides 2026-27 school-year schedules and related information for students and families.

At the Aug. 12, 2026, board meeting, families were reminded about the bash, and Superintendent Karen Brown discussed the district's mission of Making an Impact to give students a competitive advantage. Brown, who was appointed superintendent in April 2026, has articulated a vision centered on preparing students for leadership.

"My focus will be on creating educational experiences that help our students grow, prepare them for an ever-changing future, and instill in them the confidence to know they belong in whatever spaces they choose to occupy," Karen Brown, superintendent of Euclid City Schools, said.

"More importantly, I want them to know they are prepared to lead in those spaces, in part because of the education and support they received in Euclid Schools," Brown said.

The district's official mission emphasizes educating every student and serving as an asset to the community, working with families, community members and businesses to create an effective learning environment for student success. By addressing some of the material conditions that determine whether students can access that education, the Aug. 15 event puts that mission into practice — removing barriers at the outset so every student can begin 2026-27 with what they need to succeed.