Positive Education Program

🎓Here we go! It's graduation season! 🎓

Students and staff at kicked off PEP's graduation celebrations last week with a joyous, moving ceremony honoring 2026 grads, who embody the PEP values of joy, heart, integrity, aspiration, and courage. Each graduate received a warm tribute from a favorite teacher, with anecdotes about hard work, compassion, perseverance, and...donuts!

One grad summed it up best when he encouraged fellow students, staff, and family in attendance to "Never give up!" 💪

Students come to PEP because they need something different. PEP meets students where they are, ensuring their needs are met and that they have opportunities to reach their full potential.

With the right supports in place, students like Mikey are not only able to succeed in school, they are able to access opportunities that build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging beyond the classroom.

For Mikey, that meant finding his voice and sharing it on one of the most recognized stages in Ohio.


The Cleveland Orchestra

Read the article:

Mikey's Time to Shine: How PEP Empowers Kids to Find their Voice | April 8, 2026 With Mr. Taylor’s encouragement, Mikey took a step that would have felt unlikely not long ago. He auditioned for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus, a highly selective, adult chorus that performs alongside the Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall.