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End of Year Parent Leader Celebration

Honoring Commitment of the Parents Who Lead, Inspire and Strengthen Our Community

We celebrate the dedication, leadership, advocacy and service of our parent leaders who make a lasting impact on our children, families and schools. 

Parent Leader Celebration 2026

Four people stand in front of a balloon arch with %22HEROES FOR A NEW BEGINNING 2026%22 written on it, with a blurred background of a building interior.
Two smiling women stand in front of a balloon archway with a doorway visible in the background.
A smiling woman wearing a medal and holding a certificate stands in front of a balloon arch with letters spelling %22FOREVER YOUNG%22 in the foreground, while a doorway and a butterfly mural are visible in the background.
A woman smiles holding a certificate in front of a balloon arch and a school hallway.
A woman in blue pants and a black shirt stands in front of a large balloon arch with %22HEROES%22 and %222026%22 spelled out, while a blue carpet and a tiled floor are visible in the foreground and a bright window is in the background.
A smiling woman wearing a tiara and medal holds a certificate of excellence in front of a balloon arch and a blurred background of a building interior.
Two women smile as one holds a certificate and pom-poms, surrounded by blue and gold balloons in the foreground, with a blurred background of a building interior.
A woman stands in front of a balloon arch with %22FRESHMAN%22 and %22HOMECOMING%22 spelled out, while the background shows a building interior with stairs and windows.
A smiling woman in the foreground holds a certificate and pom-poms, surrounded by blue, white, and gold balloons, with a blurred background of stairs and a doorway.
Two women smile as one holds a certificate, with a balloon arch in the background.
Three women stand under a balloon arch spelling out %22THERAPY PARTNERS 2026%22 with a blue carpet in the foreground and a staircase and windows in the background.
A woman stands proudly in front of a balloon arch with %22HEROES%22 and %22FAMILY%22 spelled out, holding a certificate and gift, with a staircase and a large illuminated %22V%22 in the background.
A smiling woman holds a certificate and gift bag in front of a balloon arch.
A woman stands holding a certificate and a blue ribbon under a balloon arch spelling out %22FRESHMAN%22 and %22HONORS%22 in front of a building interior with a large window.
A woman in a yellow shirt and denim jacket holds a certificate and gift bag in front of a balloon arch spelling out %22NHTO%22.
A woman smiles holding a certificate and gift bag in front of a balloon arch and a large illuminated letter %22V%22.
A woman in a blue blazer and a t-shirt that says %22a place to GROW EXCEL THRIVE SHINE%22 stands in a hallway with colorful artwork on the walls.
A woman stands holding a certificate and pom-poms in front of a balloon arch, with a building interior visible in the background.
A smiling woman in a green dress holds a certificate and a small box, surrounded by blue, white, and yellow balloons, with a brick wall visible in the background.
Two women stand smiling in front of a balloon arch, with stairs and a doorway visible in the background.
A woman in a blue dress smiles holding a certificate and award, framed by blue, white, and gold balloons with letters spelling %22FOR%22 on the left and %22KIDS%22 on the right, with a hallway and a mural visible in the background.
A man in a suit smiles and talks to two people in the foreground, with a brick wall and hallway visible in the background.
A smiling Black man with dreadlocks and a white tie, and a smiling woman with dark hair and earrings, pose in front of a brick wall with a framed picture and a glass display case.
Two women shake hands in the foreground, while a blurred background shows a room with tables and chairs.
A woman with braided hair smiles and gestures with her hands in front of a wall adorned with colorful origami cranes and illuminated letters.

Celebrating parent leaders each school year is the intentional recognition and appreciation of parents and caregivers who contribute their time, leadership, advocacy and support to strengthen the school community. This annual celebration honors the positive impact parent leaders have on student success, family engagement, school improvement and community building. By recognizing their dedication and accomplishments, schools foster a culture of partnership, encourage continued involvement and inspire other families to take active roles in supporting education and creating welcoming, thriving learning environments for all students. 

Nominations are based on the Ohio PTA Standards and CPS Parent Voice Principals

• Student Achievement

• Parenting/Advocacy

• Collaboration/Commitment

• Respect/Accountability

• Leadership/Impact

Ready to get involved? Contact your schools main office to learn more about opportunites.

Your involvement makes a lasting impact. Join us in supporting student success and building a thriving school community! 

Parent Leader Honorees