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Euclid High principal Corey Russell showcases culture playbook and cites gains in participation and discipline
Summary
Principal Corey Russell told the Euclid City school board that a three-year focus on a "performance pathway" and a culture playbook has driven increased CTE enrollment, athletic participation and reductions in absenteeism and suspensions; board members and an alumnus praised the work.
Corey Russell, principal of Euclid High School, presented the school's "culture playbook" and data on student outcomes to the Euclid City school board, saying the program has aligned leadership, systems and student voice to improve engagement and achievement.
Russell said the approach is built on a performance pathway in which "leaders create culture, culture shapes behavior, and behavior drives results." He highlighted three pillars—"strength of self, strength of relationships, [and] strength of mind"—and said the work has been embedded over three years. "At Euclid High School, your voice matters," Russell said.
Russell provided program and participation figures he said reflect the work. "Sixty percent of juniors are in our crown jewel, our career technical education courses," he said, and listed course options including eight honors courses, two AP courses, four pre-AP courses and 12 College Credit Plus (CCP) courses. He also said the school logged "631 high school credit hours" for the semester and has "more than 450 athletes across 22 athletic programs." Russell pointed to extracurricular successes including state-champion cheer and a national track appearance in Philadelphia.
On discipline and attendance, Russell cited recent figures: he said graduation rates have risen, chronic absenteeism dropped "4 points" comparing the first quarter year over year, and recited suspension counts for recent years: "In 2023, we recorded 202 suspensions during the first quarter; last year ... 146 suspensions; this year we've maintained that progress with 147 suspensions through October." These numbers were presented by Russell as indicators of the school's progress.
Russell also described teacher routines and instructional practices intended to sustain improvement: weekly data-review meetings (Tuesdays), instructional planning midweek, flex days for support and Friday department meetings. He said the school launched a ninth-grade co-taught special-education pilot this year to increase co-teaching placements and student achievement.
Russell noted student-led initiatives and partnerships: a student mural painted by alumna Serenity Brown was shown as an example of student voice; student council planned a fall pep rally; Pinnacle Academy eighth graders visited the campus on tours led by Euclid students; and "Miss Clemens, principal of the class of 2026," will lead a student trip to Greece for study of classical sites.
Board members and an alumnus responded with praise. An alumnus thanked Russell for the "care and passion" shown at the school. Several board members applauded efforts to amplify student voice and the targeted outreach to eighth graders to support recruitment.
After the presentation the chair called a five-minute recess. No formal motions or votes were recorded during this segment.
The presentation and the figures Russell presented will remain items the board may review again in future meetings as the district tracks outcomes and program expansion.
