Mustang Moments

Friday, May 14 - 6:30pm
SHS Rhythmology
Strongsville High School Auditorium
Live Streamed HERE

Tuesday, May 18
SHS Orchestra Spring Concert
5:30pm - Freshman Orchestra; 6:15pm - String Orchestra; 7:00pm - Chamber Strings; 7:45pm - Symphony Orchestra; 8:30pm - Awards and Senior Recognition
Live Streamed HERE

Wednesday, May 19
SHS Band Spring Concert
5:30pm - Jazz Band; 6:15pm - Concert Band; 7:00pm - Symphonic Band; 7:45pm - Wind Ensemble
Live Streamed HERE

Thursday, May 20 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting* / Retirement Recognition
Strongsville High School Auditorium (20025 Lunn Rd.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Wednesday, May 26 - 6:30pm
SMS Band Spring Concert
Strongsville High School Auditorium
Live Streamed HERE

Friday, May 28 - Early Release / Last Day of the 2020-21 School Year
Click HERE for the Early Release Schedule

Our teachers are building relationships with their students on a daily basis. These one-on-one connections make a difference in their growth and development. Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode, as we visit Chapman Elementary and Ms. Flynn’s first grade class to see the impact she is having on her students.

Our District has created the SCS Responsible Restart Comprehensive Guide - one document in one location outlining our District’s policies and procedures. This document should be used as a guide, allowing you to quickly find answers to your questions. The guide can also be found at www.strongnet.org/restart.

As we have seen throughout the pandemic, factors can change on a daily basis and this Guide will remain adjustable and flexible to respond to state and local health guidelines.

Congratulations to Strongsville High School Seniors Matthew Cornelius and Vardaan Shah for receiving National Merit Scholarships. Recently, the National Merit Foundation announced the list of 96 Ohio students receiving these prestigious scholarships. Matthew and Vardaan join SHS senior Alexandru Sachelari, who was part of an initial announcement of National Merit Scholarship recipients. More than 1.5 million students applied for the highly competitive scholarship, with approximately 7,500 students receiving these highly coveted awards that are financed by corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations.

A reminder to all families: Friday, May 28 is the last day of school for the 2020-21 school year. It is also an early release day for students throughout the District. Please click HERE for specific details about the early release times at each grade level on Friday, May 28.

Strongsville City Schools offers several opportunities for community members to serve on Board of Education committees, with the goal of continued growth for our District. The Facilities Development Committee is focused on the maintenance of our buildings, as well as the vision for future growth and development of our physical space (land and buildings). The Facilities Development Committee is currently seeking new members - click HERE for additional details and contact information to become involved.

Mrs. Marna Massa is one of our third grade teachers at Surrarrer Elementary School. Mrs. Massa has worked in our District for 11 years, having also taught 4th grade at Zellers. She has both undergraduate and graduate degrees from State University of New York at Cortland.

“I am so fortunate to be part of Strongsville City Schools! I love working with our third grade students, guiding and helping them while they grow and learn throughout the year. It is so exciting to experience their enthusiasm, creativity, and curiosity while they become compassionate learners, problem solvers, and critical thinkers. I love celebrating successes with each child. The best part of my job is making a difference,” said Mrs. Massa.

“I love our Surrarrer family! I am so lucky to work with an amazing staff that always go above and beyond to support each and every child in our building. We all work together to provide the best educational experiences for our students and their families.”

Thank you Mrs. Massa for all that you do for our third graders at Surrarrer Elementary! #WeAreStrongsville

Join the Mustangs Boys & Girls Basketball programs for this year’s summer camp series for youth in 1st - 8th grades. Camps will be held the week of June 7th at Strongsville High School and all participants will receive a Mustangs T-Shirt and basketball. Click HERE for the boys camp information. Click HERE for the girls camp information. Register online at strongsvillebasketball.com

Our District is excited to announce a partnership agreement with the nationally recognized school enrichment provider, Right At School, to provide before- and after-school care for elementary students this fall. Right at School will be offering before- and after-school care every weekday (Monday-Friday) at each of the elementary school buildings in our District, beginning in August, 2021. Parent Forums were recently held to provide additional information about the programs being offered for SCS families. In case you missed it HERE is the video and HERE are the slides presented. For additional information, please click HERE to visit their website dedicated to the newly established Strongsville Schools program.

Interested in a Summer Running Experience? Join the Strongsville Track Club. Registration is open NOW - click HERE for more information. Running begins on May 17th!

Don’t miss the Strongsville Athletic Boosters annual golf outing, with proceeds benefiting the Mustangs athletic program. This year’s event will be held at Bunker Hill Golf Course on Friday, June 11. The day includes 18 holes of golf, breakfast and lunch on the course, and a dinner and auction. Click HERE to register as an individual golfer or as a golf foursome. Registration is also available for non-golfers to attend the dinner only.

Attention current fifth graders - don't miss your chance to zipline, swim, fish, and participate in lots of fun activities with your friends at the annual Sixth Grade Camp in the fall! The Sixth Grade Camp will be held at Skyview Ranch in Millersburg, Ohio from Friday, September 10 - Sunday September 12 (students attending the Sixth Grade Camp will be excused from school on Friday, September 10th). Cost per camper is $180.00 and includes transportation to/from Skyview Ranch, meals throughout the weekend, activities and rental fees, drawstring bag, camp t-shirt and hooded sweatshirt. Space is limited, and the deadline to register is July 1 - click HERE for additional information on the camp and to register!

Strongsville City Schools encourages students, teachers, staff, parents, and other members of our community to report any instances of potential violence, bullying, self-harm or any other issue where students may be at risk. The Stay Safe. Speak Up! link is located in the shortcuts along the right hand side on the homepage of the District website (www.strongnet.org). It can also be found on the homepage of each of our individual building websites. Reporting incidents can be made anonymously online or through a toll free number (​1-866-listen2me / 1-866-547-8362).

Kindness Camp - C’s the Day

A camp for kids in grades 1-7 dedicated to EMPOWERING kids to positively impact their communities through acts of kindness, INSPIRING kids to become leaders by growing in character, confidence and personal wellness, and CHALLENGING kids to practice mindfulness in thoughts, words, and actions with self and others.

WHEN: July 5-9 (1:00pm - 4:00pm)

WHERE: Albion Woods Picnic Area

Click HERE for additional information and to register for the camp.

Strongsville Football League Registration

Register now for the upcoming season of the Strongsville Football League. Cheerleading, flag, padded flag, and tackle teams for Grades 1-6 will be competing in the fall. Register at www.strongsvillefootballleague.com or click HERE for the flyer with additional information.

GOH Run Youth running day camps provide an opportunity for young runners and those interested in running and physical activity to learn about the sport. We build confidence and character through team building, games, and activities that get everyone moving. We learn about nutrition, relaxation, and promote wellness. Campers are coached by experienced high school coaches and high school volunteers who lead the small teams of young runners. For additional information email Rae Alexander at gohrunwithus@gmail.com. Check out our website at GOHRun.org or click HERE for the upcoming GOH Run Day Camp and click HERE for the upcoming Bulldog XC Camp.

Strongsville Chamber of Commerce

Please note the following upcoming events hosted by the Strongsville Chamber of Commerce. Registration is required for all events. Please call 440.238.3366 for more information or to register. Those interested in the following events may also visit the Chamber website (www.strongsvillechamber.com) to register and to see additional details.

2021 Homecoming Festival

Wednesday, July 14th – Saturday, July 18th

Firework Display (Saturday, July 17th at Dusk)

Strongsville Chamber Golf Outing

Friday, August 27, 2021

Shale Creek Golf Club

Strongsville Library

Please note the following May 2021 events being held on ZOOM virtually and presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration and an email address are required for all events in order for us to send you the Zoom invitation. Please call (440) 238-5530 to register or for more information. Customers may also visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information.

Summer Reading Game Returns: Tales & Tails Summer Reading Game. June 5th – August 15th, 2021. Visit www.ccplsummerreading.org to register to play online. Stop in to your local branch library beginning June 5th to pick-up a game board or download the Beanstack Tracker app to play on your mobile device. Track your reading and win some prizes along the way. Read all summer for a chance to win some great prizes! Go to YouTube now to see our promotional video: https://youtu.be/7L09KKE5ZJI

English as a Second Language. IN PERSON Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Aspire Greater Cleveland is once again teaching IN-PERSON classes to help non-native speakers learn English and validate their skills. If you are interested in attending these ESOL classes, please call Aspire at 833.277.4732 to register.

Computer Classes
Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Classes are currently being held VIRTUALLY using the program Screenleap which requires a web browser and an internet connection. There is no additional software to download. Google Chrome is the recommended browser. A valid email address is required for registration. Registrants will receive an email with a link to join the class at least an hour before the start time. Registration opens 30 days before the start of the class and closes prior to the start of the class. To see a full class list, descriptions, and to register, please visit

https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes/Virtual-Classes.aspx

Take & Make At Home Crafts!
Stop into the Strongsville Branch to see what the current take it and make it craft of the month is for All Ages. Each month the Youth and Adult Departments are offering free craft kits to take home while supplies last.

Take & Make Teen DIY Special Edition – Stress Balls!
Pick up supplies during the month of May while supplies last to make your own stress ball. Perfect for finals week or whenever life stresses you out.

Southwest General Health Talk: Healthy Summer Eating. Tuesday, May 18th / 10:00 a.m.
Join us for this virtual Zoom presentation! It's summer. . . Time to relax, but don’t take a vacation from healthy eating. Join Amy Dunbar, Lead Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Southwest General Hospital, as she discusses ways to improve summer eating. She will share tips about nutrition and how to buy fresh ingredients and cook them on the grill to ensure healthy eating this summer.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, May 19th / 7:00 p.m.
Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion has gone VIRTUAL and will be live on Zoom at 7p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our April discussion title will be The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.

Podcast 101. Thursday, May 27th / 7:00 p.m.
Have you been wanting to start your own podcast? Well look no further! In this VIRTUAL event, successful podcaster, Matthew Aaron Diemer, will walk you through the steps on how to make your very own podcast. Please note that this workshop is geared towards Apple computer users.

Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *

Strongsville Middle School * Surrarrer Elementary *

Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *

Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool

Website: www.strongnet.org
Location: Strongsville City Schools, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: (440) 572-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/strongsvillecs
Twitter: @strongsvillecs