60 Seconds with the Superintendent
Muraski Elementary held a Career Fair this week for grades K-5. Students learned about different jobs and occupations to help them begin thinking about “What do I want to be when I grow up?” We appreciate the business leaders and parents who participated in this program! Click HERE for this week’s episode to see some of the ways our community professionals connected with students at Muraski.
SURRARRER STUDENT EARNS BRONZE MEDAL IN US NATIONAL ELEMENTARY CHESS TOURNAMENT
Akashh Ravi Shankar, 4th grade student at Surrarrer Elementary, recently earned a bronze medal in the US National Elementary Chess Championship. More than 2,100 players from 38 states competed in this tournament held in Baltimore, MD. Akashh competed against 354 players at his level. His final ranking was #19 in the tournament. Way to go Akashh!
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. MARY GOETZ, 6TH GRADE MATH & SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER AT SMS
Mrs. Mary Goetz is completing her 25th year in our District. Mrs. Goetz has taught at the former Drake Elementary School and is now a Math and Social Studies teacher for 6th grade at Strongsville Middle School.. She earned her undergraduate degree from Baldwin Wallace University and her graduate degree from Cleveland State University.
“I love working with sixth graders. They are at an age where they are becoming more independent, curious, and socially aware, but are still open-minded and eager to learn. It is rewarding to watch them make the transition to middle school and help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful. They are full of energy and enthusiasm and impress me every day. They show perseverance and make my classroom a lively and engaging place to be. I love the connections made and it warms my heart when students keep in touch and let me see where life takes them,” said Mrs. Goetz.
“Strongsville Middle School is an amazing place to get to come to work every day. My team is my family away from home and helps me in any way I need. There is a sense of community and collaboration amongst our staff that is remarkable. New teaching methods are supported and I feel lucky that after 25 years I am able to continue to learn and implement new modes of instruction into my classroom. I also enjoy getting to know families and the support I feel from the parents of my students. Strongsville is a great community that I appreciate getting to be a part of.”
Thank you Mrs. Goetz for being part of a fantastic team at Strongsville Middle School! #BeTheDifference
TWO STUDENTS, ONE TEACHER RECEIVE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS
The State Support Team for Region 3, in partnership with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, recently held their annual Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony at the Corporate College East campus of Cuyahoga Community College. Strongsville Middle School eighth grade students Chloe Hamad and Madeline Petras, along with Ms. Emma Northeim, Kindergarten teacher at Muraski Elementary, were among the recipients of the Excellence in Education Achievement Awards, which acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of individuals on behalf of students with disabilities and the outstanding achievements of individual students with disabilities. Click HERE for the news release detailing their awards. Congratulations Chloe, Madeline, and Ms. Northeim!
SMS STUDENTS GAIN LEADERSHIP AND CAREER ADVICE AT LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
Last week, Strongsville Middle School held a Leadership Breakfast for 7th and 8th grade students. The students were selected to participate by their teachers and SMS administration. Local business leaders shared their experiences and advice on building leadership skills with the students. The keynote speaker was Mr. Josh Cantwell, CEO of Freeland Ventures, cancer survivor, and proud parent of children in our District. THANK YOU to all of the business professionals who made positive connections with our students!
STUDENTS WILL BE KEEPING THEIR DISTRICT CHROMEBOOKS THIS SUMMER
Students in grades 3-12 will be keeping their Chromebooks over the summer break. Students will be responsible for keeping the Chromebooks and their cases in working order for use next year. If your student does experience any issues with their Chromebook over the summer, please click HERE or visit bit.ly/scssummertechticket to submit a Tech Ticket. A Tech Department member will contact you within two business days to assist. If your student is leaving the district over the summer, they will need to turn in their Chromebook on the last day of school. Please click HERE or visit bit.ly/scscbl to submit your student’s name to inform our department to collect the Chromebook. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Binkley at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.
QUICKMED OFFERING FREE PHYSICALS TO STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS FAMILIES
QUICKmed Urgent Care is offering free school physicals for SCS families this summer. Physicals include any sports physical or yearly physical that your child may need going into the 2023-2024 school year. If interested, please call their Strongsville office to make an appointment at (440) 472-0900. Click HERE for additional information.
ELEVEN STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO SHS CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR DANCE ARTS
The SHS Dance Team held the inaugural induction ceremony for the SHS chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Congratulations to the following exceptional students who earned the honor of being inducted into the chapter by proving their outstanding artistic merit, leadership, academic achievement, hard work, dedication, and charitable contributions: Natalie Arslanian, Keira Calloway, Annalisa Crowder, Kelly Cunningham, Ella Grebey, Peyton Kaufhold, Liana Kravec, Maddie Morris, Joelle Rush, Katie Sanuk, & Zoey Tran.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INCOMING 7TH & 12TH GRADE STUDENTS FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Please note the following immunization requirements from the Ohio Department of Health
All students entering 7th grade need to receive the following immunizations prior to entering 7th grade: One (1) dose of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine (a second dose of meningococcal vaccine will be required prior to entry into the 12th grade) & One (1) dose of Tdap [tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis] vaccine
All students entering 12th grade need to receive the following immunizations prior to entering 12th grade: Two (2) doses of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine
Incoming 7th and 12th graders will need to show proof of having received these vaccines before they can return to school for the 2021-22 school year (exemptions are provided for under law, call for more information).
Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 7th graders
Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 12th graders
Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states that students who do not provide documentation of this immunization will be excluded from school on the 15th day after entrance, until proof is provided.
SHS CLASS OF 2003 - 20TH REUNION INFORMATION
Are you - or someone you know - a member of the SHS Class of 2003? It’s your 20th reunion year and the celebration is coming up this summer!
When: Saturday July 29, 2023
Where: The Brew Garden in Strongsville
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $30 Ticket*– includes food
*Tickets MUST be purchased in advance.
Please email Kim Lozan at strongsvilleclassof2003@gmail.com for more details and information on how to purchase tickets.
#foreveramustang
STRONGSVILLE 6TH GRADE CAMP - SEPTEMBER 15-17 AT CAMP Y NOAH
Attention all incoming Strongsville Middle School sixth graders! Join us at Camp Y-Noah in Green, Ohio for Sixth Grade Camp - September 15-17. Cost is $200 per camper and covers all weekend expenses. Deadline to register and pay is May 31. Click HERE to visit the website for detailed information, registration and payment instructions and chaperone opportunities. Please email sixthgradecamp@gmail.com with any questions!
CAMP DISCOVERY AT POLARIS (JUNE 12-15)
Summer is just around the corner and once again it’s time to explore Polaris at Camp Discovery! Each year, this interactive, thrill-packed summer camp gives students entering the sixth, seventh and eighth grades a chance to experience what Polaris is all about in a fun, hands-on environment. This year, classes will run June 12-15, 2023, and will feature both morning and afternoon sessions at a cost of $120 per student, including all supplies, lunch each day and a FREE camp t-shirt. Popular classes fill up quickly so interested students are encouraged to enroll ASAP at www.polaris.edu/campdiscovery. Click HERE for more information!
RIGHT AT SCHOOL - BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR SCS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES
Our District partners with the nationally recognized school enrichment provider, Right At School, to provide before- and after-school care for elementary students. Right at School offers before- and after-school care every weekday (Monday-Friday) at each of the elementary school buildings in our District. For additional program information, please click on the following links to access websites dedicated to each of our elementary school locations: Chapman, Kinsner, Muraski, Surrarrer, Whitney
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
Arts in Strongsville “Chalk Walk” (Sat. 5/20)
Calling all artists! The 11th annual Arts in Strongsville “Chalk Walk” will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 10am-1pm on the Strongsville Commons (Corner of Routes 42 & 82). Cash prizes will be awarded for several age categories. Event day registration begins at 9:30am on 5/20. Click HERE for additional information.
Memorial Day at the Strongsville Historical Village
The Strongsville Historical Village will be open on Memorial Day from 12:00pm - 2:00pm for the public to visit the village’s buildings and grounds following the Memorial Day parade and service at the Freedom Trail. Visitors will be able to participate in many activities to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Also, don’t miss the model train display and patriotic crafts for kids during this Memorial Day celebration!
Strongsville Rotary Kids Fest & Duck Race
Don’t miss the 10th annual Strongsville Rotary Kids Fest and Duck Race on Saturday, June 3 from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Cleveland Metroparks Chalet in Strongsville. Enjoy pony rides, face painting, inflatables, and MORE! Duck Race begins at 2pm. FREE shuttle from the Strongsville Park-n-Ride. Click HERE for the event flyer.
A Special Wish Summer Bash (Fri. 6/9) - Volunteers Needed
A Special Wish (ASW) is looking for volunteers to help during their annual Summer Bash event for wish families on Friday, June 9th! This event offers over 350 wish families the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive event to kick off summer in an immune-friendly environment. The ASW Summer Bash is held in Oak Grove Picnic Area in Brecksville Metroparks (11921 Parkview Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141). Volunteer time slots would be from 4:00-8:30pm to help with registration, running carnival games & food, break down, and etc.
Please note that this event is outdoors, so please dress for the weather! If you are interested in volunteering for this event, or have any questions, please email Sara Mihalik, Programs Director, at sara@aspecialwishneo.org
ASW is a local wish-granting organization that grants the wishes of children between birth and 20 years of age that have been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease or illness. In addition to granting each wish child’s Big Wish, ASW’s Sparkles of Joy program provides wish families with a local support system, as well as inpatient and outpatient experiences that help the entire family make positive, life-long memories. To learn more about A Special Wish Foundation, please visit https://www.aspecialwishneo.org.
Cleveland Wave Volleyball Club
The Cleveland Wave Volleyball Club’s mission is to provide players with an opportunity to learn the game of volleyball at the highest possible level while simultaneously learning important life lessons of teamwork, commitment, time management, sportsmanship, and dependability. Click HERE for upcoming camp, tournament, open gym, and tryout information. For additional information, visit www.clevelandwavevolleyball.com
Nike Basketball Camps
Register for the Nike Basketball Camps at SSC The Courts (19388 Progress Dr.). Two weeklong sessions (June 19-22 and July 31-August 3) are open to boys and girls ages 8-15. Click HERE for additional information or call 1-800-NIKE-CAMP.
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 17-21 (1:00pm - 4:00pm) / WHERE: Albion Woods Picnic Area
Click HERE for additional information / Click HERE to register for the camp
Kids Running Camp - gOH Run!
When: Monday, July 17 - June 21 (9am-11am) / Where: Albion Woods Picnic Area in the MetroParks
Camp is for kids in KG-8th Grade; cost is $60 and includes a shirt, camp materials, daily prizes, awards, and lots of fun! Click HERE for additional information and to register!
Baldwin Wallace Summer Camp Programming
Baldwin Wallace is offering summer camp programming in a variety of areas, including STEM, music, theatre, arts, athletics, and education. For more information or to register, families can visit BW’s Division of Community Learning at https://dcl.bw.edu/divisions/ or click HERE.
Safety Town Registration
Parents of incoming Kindergarten students, don’t miss registering your children for Safety Town. Click HERE for additional information on Safety Town. Click HERE for a Parent Brochure. Click HERE for the registration link.
Safety Town Volunteers Needed
Calling all 6th-9th grade students! If you are interested in volunteering to help with this year’s Safety Town, signups begin on Monday, April 17 at 5pm. Click HERE for additional information. Students must be a Strongsville resident or attend school in Strongsville to be eligible to volunteer.
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 see additional event info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May Business Luncheon
Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Awards & Recognition of Students Entering the Military
Ehrnfelt Recreation Center
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
11:30am - 1:00pm
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2023 Strongsville Homecoming Festival
July 12 - July 15, 2023
Strongsville Library
Please note the following May 2023 events presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. 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.
*The Administration Building and all Library Branches will be closed on Sunday, May 28th and Monday, May 29th in honor of the Memorial Day Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 30th at 9:00 a.m.
All Together Now – 2023 Summer Reading Challenge – June 3rd through August 13th. Sign-up for our reading challenge beginning May 1st. To learn more, visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/srp to register or check out our YouTube video for more information! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErqUzDPnN7s
Seed Library! To spread knowledge of local food systems, cultivate skills required for sustainable food production, and to help make seeds more accessible to those in the community, the Strongsville Branch Library has partnered with the Cleveland Seed Bank to offer a selection of different varieties of organic, open-pollinated, non-GMO vegetable, herb, & edible flower seeds. Please stop by the Strongsville Branch to pick-up your free seeds! Customers will be able to “check-out” 5 seed packets per month. Please call (440) 238-5530 for more information. This program sponsored by the Friends of Strongsville Branch Library. While supplies last.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, May 22nd / 2:30 p.m. The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration is required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Dimestore: A Writer's Life by Lee Smith. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Monday, May 22nd / 7 p.m. 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.
Southwest Health Talk: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Diabetes. Tuesday, May 23rd / 10:00 a.m. Monica L. Kravetz MSN-Ed, RN, Diabetes Nurse Educator from Southwest General Health Center, will share simple tips to help you prevent Diabetes and take control of your health.
Down by the Old Mill Stream Run. Tuesday, May 23rd / 7:00 p.m. Cleveland Metroparks Historian, Judy MacKeigan, will share this presentation on the history of the Mill Stream Run Reservation. Among the many features of Mill Stream Run Reservation are the first refrigerated toboggan chutes in the United States, old quarry lands turned into lakes, and Camp Cheerful, where people of all abilities can experience the joy of summer camp. Learn about this reservation and its long and interesting history. Program presented by the Strongsville Historical Society in partnership with the Strongsville Branch Library.
Calling All Pokemon Trainers! All Ages. Wednesday, May 31st / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Bring your family, bring your friends, and explore more than 15 PokeStops and Gyms between the library and the Strongsville Rec Center. Drop a few lures, join in a raid, and catch ‘em all.
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