Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
About Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
Welcome to Harvard Avenue Performance Academy. We are a first-rate academic and fitness institution where your student can grow intellectually and physically. We strive to instill the values of lifelong learning, strong character, and the importance of being physically fit in each of our students. Our staff and administration stand ready to provide the best possible education and preparation for life.
Please explore our Website for further information, and feel free to visit or contact us at any time.
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Our Transition Program helps 8th graders leave Harvard Avenue Performance Academy fully prepared for high school academically, socially, and emotionally.
We guide families through applications, test prep, and interviews, helping students earn spots and scholarships at some of the top high schools in Ohio.
With the right support, our students don’t just get in. They stand out.
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🍎📚 Meet the Teacher – August 18!
The new school year is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our families back!
Join us for Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, August 18 from 5:00–7:00 PM at your school.
🏫 Meet your teachers and school staff
✏️ Visit your classroom
📚 Get ready for the new school year
💙 Ask questions and connect with our team
We’re excited to see you and kick off another great year at Performance Academies!
📅 Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
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🎉📚 Welcome Back, HAPA & CPHS!
We are excited to welcome our students and families back to Harvard Avenue Performance Academy and Cleveland Performance High School for another great school year!
Our classrooms are ready, our teachers and staff are excited, and we can’t wait to see our students learning, growing, and achieving together.
Here’s to new opportunities, new goals, and a fantastic year ahead! 💙
Welcome back—we’re so glad you’re here!
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Whether you're moving, changing schools, or just beginning your educational journey, Performance Academies is ready to welcome your family.
Enrollment is still open!
Visit hubs.la/Q04rGvcd0 to apply.
Every successful school has one thing in common:
People who believe in one another.
Teachers.
Parents.
Students.
Support staff.
We're stronger because we're committed together.
United in Commitment.
🎒💰 Don't Miss Ohio's Tax-Free Weekend! 💰🎒
Back-to-school shopping just got a little easier! Take advantage of the 2026 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday and save on many back-to-school essentials before the first day of school.
Need to know what your scholar needs? Visit hubs.la/Q04rd0p40 to find your school's back-to-school supply list and get ready for an amazing year!
Happy shopping—we can't wait to welcome our scholars back to school soon! 📚✏️🍎
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our longtime Speech and Language Pathologist and dear friend, Kate Penn.
Kate was the kind of person who made everyone feel welcome. Her positive attitude, genuine kindness, and passion for living life to the fullest left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Whether she was supporting students, encouraging colleagues, or sharing the mission of Performance Academies with families in the community, Kate gave her whole heart to everything she did.
We could always count on Kate. Throughout her years with Performance Academies, she touched the lives of countless students, families, and staff members. While the space she leaves behind can never truly be filled, we know our schools and our community are better because we had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
We will deeply miss her larger-than-life personality, her contagious smile, and the incredible hugs that made so many people feel seen, valued, and cared for.
Our hearts are with Kate's family and friends. We are holding them close in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time and extend our deepest love and support.
Kate's legacy lives on through the lives she touched, the students she championed, the colleagues she encouraged, and the countless moments of kindness she shared. She will forever be a part of the Performance Academies family and will be deeply missed.
Our offices are open 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday to help support you with enrollment, last minute questions or just to say "Hello". Please, do not hesitate to call or stop by!
🎉 Congratulations to Jasmine Bragg, M.Ed. on her promotion to Principal of Cleveland Performance High School! 👏
A proud Cleveland native, Principal Bragg will lead Cleveland Performance High School, located inside Harvard Avenue Performance Academy, while continuing to serve as Assistant Principal for grades K–8. This expanded leadership role is a testament to her unwavering commitment to our scholars, staff, and school community.
As she begins her fifth year with Performance Academies, Principal Bragg remains dedicated to building a culture where every student feels seen, supported, and challenged to reach their highest potential. She believes that strong relationships with students, families, and staff are the foundation of success, and her focus on high expectations, data-informed instruction, and continuous growth helps ensure every scholar has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Please join us in congratulating Principal Bragg on this well-deserved leadership role! We can't wait to see the incredible impact she'll continue to make for the students and families of Cleveland Performance High School.
💬 "If you want to be truly successful, invest in yourself to get the knowledge you need to find your unique factor. When you find it and focus on it and persevere, your success will blossom." — Sydney Madwed
📢 Public Notice: Harvard Avenue Performance Academy will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026–2027 school year. This means all students will receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, with no meal application required.
The full public notice is available below.
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
As we head into this historic Independence Day weekend, we’re reflecting on what it means to build a lasting legacy. At Performance Academies, our mission goes beyond the classroom to prepare our scholars for a lifetime of leadership and service.
That’s why every single day includes 30 minutes of dedicated Character Education. By focusing on the core values of responsibility, respect, and kindness, we are helping our young stars grow into the responsible citizens who will shape the next 250 years of our nation’s story.
We are so incredibly proud of our scholars and grateful for our amazing families who partner with us in this journey. Whether you’re celebrating with fireworks, a backyard BBQ, or quiet time with loved ones, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday weekend!
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Healthy Futures.
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“Harvard Avenue Performance Academy is more than a school, it’s a family. Every teacher supports every child, and we’re all working together to help students grow academically and personally.”
– Harvard Avenue principal & staff
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