60 Seconds with the Superintendent
This past week, Strongsville Middle School hosted a “Leadership Breakfast” which connected students with local business and community professionals. Students had an opportunity to participate in small groups and hear leadership advice from individuals representing several different industries. The breakfast also featured a keynote address from Mr. Brian Zimmerman, CEO of the Cleveland Metroparks. Click HERE for this week’s episode to hear more about this special event connecting our students with local business and community leaders.
STRONGSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ART DEPARTMENT INVITES LOCAL ARTIST TO SPEAK TO 8TH GRADE
The Strongsville Middle School art department just completed a unit on Portrait Drawing with their 8th grade students. To tie in this lesson, they invited a visiting portrait artist to speak with the students. Stina Aleah was an outstanding high school athlete who faced an injury which forced her to rethink her identity as an athlete. She found an art class and a few teachers that believed in her and created what she describes as 'magic.' Beginning her career as a professional artist 7 years ago, she has created dozens of corporate collaborations with the NBA Influencers Program, Disney Marvel, and more! Her murals can also be seen publicly around Cleveland and in various restaurants including Condado in Strongsville.
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - ‘MS. MELISSA’ (ADAMOVICZ), INTERVENTION SPECIALIST AT EARLY LEARNING PRESCHOOL
Ms. Melissa Adamovicz, Intervention Specialist at the Early Learning Preschool, has been a part of our District for four years. ‘Ms. Melissa’ (as her students and families know her) provides support and builds foundational skills with our Mini-Mustangs. She earned her undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and her graduate degree from Cleveland State University.
“I enjoy building relationships with my students and their families. One of the highlights of teaching preschool is witnessing the pure joy and excitement that the students have for learning each day. I look forward to planning and developing exciting lessons that encourage my students to explore and discover. Their creativity, curiosity, and energy are inspiring. I love being a part of the amazing team at the preschool. Everyone shares the common goal of celebrating diversity while setting high expectations to foster the growth of each student. Each day brings new adventures,” said Ms. Adamovicz.
Thank you Ms. Melissa for being part of a special staff at our Early Learning Preschool and for helping to set our students on a positive path as they begin their educational journey! #WeAreStrongsville
ROCKIN’ AT SMS DANCE - TONIGHT (FRI. 4/1)
6th - 8th grade students are invited to attend the next “Rockin’ at SMS” Dance TONIGHT (Fri. 4/1) from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. The theme of this dance is “Pink Out.” Drinks and snacks will also be served! Buy tickets for tonight's dance HERE.
3=FREE FOR LUNCHES THROUGHOUT OUR DISTRICT
Did you know that students who pack their lunch can still receive FREE food items at school? Even if you are sending your student to school with food from home, they are still able to receive a fruit, vegetable, and milk for FREE! It's convenient and saves money for families - just pack the main item for lunch and let SCS Food Services take care of the rest!
MUSTANGS CHEER CAMP
SHS Cheer is excited to announce Mustangs Cheer Camp for students in grades 1st-8th. Join the high school cheerleaders for a day of learning new chants, cheers, jumps. Cheer camp attendees will get to cheer with SHS cheerleaders at the first Varsity Football home game on August 19th. Scan the QR code on this flyer for more camp details. If you have questions please email Coach Orlosky at jorlosky@scsmustangs.org.
“TRAIN LIKE A PRO” 5K & WELLNESS FAIR AT STRONGSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (SAT. 4/30)
Are you ready to “Train Like A Pro”? Join us on Saturday, April 30 at Strongsville High School for a 5K Run and Wellness Fair. Click HERE for additional event details and the QR Code to sign up. Proceeds benefit the Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) programs at Strongsville High School.
Strongsville Lacrosse Youth Days (4/2 & 4/9)
Join in the fun as everyone is invited to youth days at Strongsville High School Lacrosse matches in April. The girls event will be held on Saturday, April 2 and the boys event follows on Saturday, April 9. Enjoy the JV and Varsity SHS matches, along with youth games and activities for kids of all ages. Both events will be held on Serpentini Field at Pat Catan Stadium. Girls Varsity battles Bay High School at 12pm on 4/2, with family activities beginning at 10am. Boys Varsity takes on Perrysburg High School at 2pm on 4/9 and activities beginning at 12pm. Enjoy two great weekends of Mustangs spirit with Strongsville Lacrosse!
SHS SPRING MUSICAL - “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” (APRIL 7-9)
Strongsville High School is proud to present The Addams Family Musical. The staff, cast, and crew are excited to bring these classic characters back to life. Come join Gomez struggle with his keeping a secret from Morticia, Wednesday bringing a "normal" boy and his parents home for dinner, Pugsley and Grandma bonding over potions, Uncle Fester meeting the girl of his dreams, and Lurch...being Lurch.
Performances are Thursday April 7, Friday April 8, and Saturday April 9 at 7pm in the Main Auditorium at SHS. Tickets can be purchased with cash at the door or online HERE. [$10 for Adults / $7 for Students, Seniors, and SCS Employees]
STRONGSVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNUAL “JOCKEYS & JULEPS” EVENT
The Strongsville Education Foundation invites you to their annual “Jockeys & Juleps” event on Saturday, May 7 at 5:30pm at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. Join the fun-filled night which begins with watching the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, followed by a “Night at the Races” fundraiser benefiting the Foundation. Click HERE for the event flyer or visit tinyurl.com/Jj-2022 to purchase tickets. The Strongsville Education Foundation raises and disburses funds to support and foster creativity, innovation, and outstanding achievement for the students, the teachers, and the community served by Strongsville City Schools.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION (2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR)
Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) requests for the 2022-23 school year are currently being accepted online. Parents interested in FDK should complete this request form. Please click HERE for complete information on kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year.
CLASS OF 2022 / SENIOR YARD BANNERS
Celebrate your senior with a graduation yard banner! The 5 ft. x 2.5 ft. banners come in three different designs and are perfect for celebrating members of the Class of 2022. Order yours today - click HERE for additional details. Proceeds benefit Strongsville Lacrosse.
‘MAGIC GIVES BACK’ EVENT (SUN. 4/10)
Make plans for the entire family to attend the ‘Magic Gives Back’ event on Sunday, April 10 at 3pm in the Strongsville High School Auditorium. This exciting show features the unbelievable magic and stunning illusions of world-famous Rick Smith, Jr. Initial proceeds from this event will go toward the Kinsner Elementary PTA. If over 600 tickets are sold, additional proceeds will benefit Strongsville Council PTA. Invite friends and win prizes, including a backstage “Meet & Greet” and an Oculus Quest 2 - click HERE for details. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
STAY SAFE. SPEAK UP!
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. Click HERE for additional Stay Safe. Speak Up! Information on the District’s website. Reporting incidents can be made anonymously online or through a toll free number (1-866-listen2me / 1-866-547-8362).
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Strongsville Rotary Presents Community Forum on Human Trafficking
Strongsville Rotary presents a Community Forum on Human Trafficking on Wednesday, April 6 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Strongsville Middle School. Click HERE for additional event information. This Community Forum is in partnership with the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, Strongsville City Schools, the Strongsville Police Department, the Strongsville Fire Department, and Mimi’s Magazine.
Heartbeats Jump Rope Team - Community Show (Sat. 4/30)
Celebrate 30 years of jumping with the Heartbeats Jump Rope Team and their Community Show on Saturday, April 30 at 7pm at Strongsville High School. Click HERE for the event flyer.
Safety Town Registration
Registration for Strongsville Safety Town is now open for Strongsville residents and/or those who attend a Strongsville school and will be starting kindergarten this year. Registration is online only - click HERE. Safety Town is not mandatory prior to entering kindergarten but is an excellent opportunity for the children to explore their community through class activities and field trips while learning important safety precautions. Weekly sessions begin on June 6. For more information, please see the “Parent Guide." Please direct specific questions to the Youth Program Coordinator: Marie McManus at the Strongsville Police Department: marie.mcmanus@strongsville.org or (440) 580-3257.
Right At School - Growing Along with Your Kids!
The kids we serve are the beating heart of ‘Right At School.’ As a member of our team, you’ll find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed — all the while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities. We offer flexible scheduling options to fit into your schedule. Check out your opportunity to grow with us at https://www.rightatschool.com/careers/jobs/
Strongsville Women’s League Art Contest
Strongsville Women’s League is holding an art contest for Strongsville residents currently enrolled in grades K-5th Grade. Have you ever thought about what makes your family yours? What are the traditions that create great memories year after year? This year the Strongsville Women’s League wants to know what makes your family unique. Please create an image which shows your favorite part of being you in your family. “My favorite tradition is…”. Entries will be accepted March 14 - April 14 and can be dropped off in the main office at any elementary school. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for grades K&1, 2&3, and 4&5 students. Artwork will be judged and prizes will be awarded on Friday, April 29. Good luck and have fun! Please contact Karen Burgund (kmbrona@aol.com) or Barb Toth (barbt4908@yahoo.com) with any questions or concerns. Click HERE for contest rules.
Spring Break STEAM Camps at the Strongsville Rec Center
Looking for activities for kids in grades K-5 during Spring Break? Register for this year’s STEAM camps at the Strongsville Rec Center (April 18-22) - call 440.580.3260 or visit strongsville.activityreg.com. Choose from a Harry Potter-themed camp or a “Slimetopia” camp. Click HERE for a flyer with more details on these interactive camps.
Safe Sitter Class (Tues. 4/19)
Register now for the Safe Sitter Class scheduled for Tuesday, April 19 from 9am - 1:30pm in the Safety Town Building at the Strongsville Recreation Center complex. The class is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Click HERE for registration information.
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.
April Business Luncheon - Sponsored by Hot Chicken Takeover*
“Camp Cheerful Update”
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 11:30am - 1:00pm
Camp Cheerful, 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville
*Picnic lunch provided by Hot Chicken Takeover
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022 or when maximum seating capacity is reached
May Scholarship Luncheon
Recognition of Chamber Scholarship Winners and Students Entering the Military
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 11:30am - 1:00pm
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2022
Mark Your Calendar:
Strongsville 80th Annual Homecoming Festival
Wednesday, July 13th - Saturday, July 16th, 2022
Strongsville Commons
Sponsorship Opportunities & 50/50 Raffle Tickets available at the Chamber Office
Homecoming Festival Fireworks Display
Saturday, July 16th at Dusk
Viewable from the Strongsville Commons
Strongsville Library
* Please note the following April 2022 events being held on ZOOM virtually and presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration and an email address are required for all events 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.
**All Branches and Administrative offices of Cuyahoga County Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 17 for the Easter Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 18th at 9:00 a.m.
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. Students must attend an ESOL/Citizenship orientation session before beginning ESOL or citizenship classes. 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 in-person as well as some VIRTUALLY 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/2021-Virtual-and-In-Person-classes.aspx
Strongsville Branch in-person classes:
Wednesday, April 13th / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Word 2.
Tuesday, April 19th / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Word 1.
In-person Storytimes. Strongsville Branch Library has resumed some Spring storytimes in-person. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Group is small and registration is required. Please register each child separately. Only the participating child and one caregiver will be admitted to the program (no siblings, please), due to social distancing space requirements. In-person programs may be held over Zoom if required by CDC and CCPL guidelines. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture this program’s effectiveness. Learn more about parent options at www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options. To check for in-person storytime availability, please check our schedule online or call (440) 238-5530.
Zoom Virtual Preschool Storytime. Age 3-5. Tuesday, April 5th, 12th, 19, and 26th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom Virtual Family Storytime. Thursday, April 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Young at Heart Book Club. Tuesday, April 5th / 7:00 p.m. Register online. IN PERSON. A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for this month’s discussion is A Clash of Steel by C.B. Lee.
Paint a Canvas Bag. Teens Grades 6 – 12. Monday, April 4th / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. IN PERSON. Paint your own canvas bag to carry library books, art supplies, and more. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Trails: How to Help Keep Them Beautiful. Wednesday, April 6th / 7:00 p.m. VIRTUAL. Getting active outside has been a rewarding activity many people have enjoyed during the global pandemic. Visiting natural areas and hiking trails has many benefits and there is a lot you can do to help keep these spaces beautiful. Join The Nature Conservancy in Ohio staff for a simple presentation detailing some of the best practices for enjoying trails and preserves across The Buckeye State. At the end of the program, we will highlight some of the public trails on lands that we help to protect. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program.
Studio Orientation. Saturday, April 9th from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. / VIRTUAL or Monday, April 18th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. / IN-PERSON. Have you ever thought about recording your own music, making a video, digitizing memories and more? The Strongsville Branch Library is home to both Audio and Video Recording studios that can help you do just that! You must go through an orientation to use the spaces. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch for the orientation to count. Register online to attend the virtual or in-person sessions.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, April 20th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON. Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Strongsville Branch Library. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be All the Little Hopes by Leah Weiss. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.
Blood Drive. Friday, April 22nd / 10:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Elephant & Piggie Storytime. Ages 6-7. Wednesday, April 20th / 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. IN PERSON. Let's read stories and laugh at author Mo Willems' characters Elephant and Piggie. We're play trivia and make a simple craft, too.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, April 25th / 2:30 p.m. IN PERSON. The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
Stay Connected with Strongsville City Schools
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