Mustang Moments

Thursday, January 25 - 7:00pm

Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Friday, January 26 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Winter Snow Ball Dance for 5th & 6th Graders
Strongsville Middle School
Click HERE to purchase tickets

Wednesday, January 31
Parent Teacher Conference Night (Grades 9-12) - 3:15pm - 6:15pm

Thursday, February 1
Parent Teacher Conference Night (Preschool) - 3:45pm - 6:45pm
Parent Teacher Conference Night (Grades K-5) - 4:45pm - 7:45pm

Confused about some of the talk in the community regarding the renewal levy for Strongsville City Schools? Here’s your chance to learn the facts and clear up some of the misinformation about this renewal levy on the March ballot. Join us for a virtual "Community Conversation" on Tuesday, January 23 at 6:00pm. Dr. Cameron Ryba (SCS Superintendent) and Mr. George Anagnostou (SCS Treasurer) will present renewal levy facts and information. This Community Conversation can be viewed at www.strongnet.org/scs-tv. If you have questions you would like addressed during this event, please click HERE (http://tinyurl.com/SCSCC123) to fill out the form.

The Strongsville High School Dance Team qualified for the State Championship in all 4 categories they entered: Jazz, Pom, Hip-hop, and Lyrical! They will compete for a State title at the OASSA State Championship held at Heath HS in Columbus on Sunday, January 28. Please come out and support them! The team is under the direction of Coach Mackenzie Grimm and Captain Katie Sanuk. Congratulations to the SHS Dance team for this tremendous accomplishment: Bryar Amalong, Natalie Arslanian, Keira Calloway, Brinn Conlon, Annalisa Crowder, Eliza Gorman, Maddie Gorman, Ella Grebey, Kate Jurcich, Peyton Kaufhold, Liana Kravec, Anna Moravcik, Maddie Morris, Joelle Rush, Katie Sanuk, Kylee Sanuk, Megan Schuff, Lizzie Stetter, Mackenzie Teague, and Zoey Tran.

Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) requests for the 2024-25 school year are now happening exclusively online. Click HERE for information on full day kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year.

A virtual informational meeting for parents of incoming kindergarten students (2024-25 school year) was also recently held. This informational meeting can be watched on demand HERE.

Congratulations to the 2023 Strongsville High School Strohigan yearbook staff - the Strohigan yearbook received a FIRST PLACE award from the American Scholastic Press Association. Strongsville is one of just two Ohio high schools recognized by this national organization. The 2023 Strohigan was advised by Heather Keirn-Swanson and led by editors Matthew Turski and Delaney Allen (both SHS Class of 2025) and photographer-in-chief Mahi Patel (SHS Class of 2023).

Doughnut lovers - here’s a treat for you, which also benefits the SHS Theatre Department. Order charitable, fresh to order, and perfectly glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts to support the upcoming SHS spring musical, Chicago: Teen Edition. From now until March 2, order a dozen (or more) doughnuts online HERE and 50% of orders will be donated back to the SHS Theatre Department. Orders MUST be made through the fundraising link and are NOT LIMITED to the local Middleburg Heights location - so please share with family & friends in other cities and states.

Last week, the SMS Wrestling Team battled Nordonia Middle School in front of a packed gymnasium full of their 7th and 8th grade classmates. The Mustangs were victorious and remain undefeated!

SHS Wrestling Alumni Night will take place on February 9th at 7pm in the SHS Main Gym. Let’s pack the stands with wrestling alumni! All alumni will also receive free admission to the match - please register HERE.

5th and 6th graders - are you ready to have a Ball? The Winter “Snow Ball” is coming on January 26th, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at SMS. Tickets are $12, and only available online - click HERE. Wear your snowy attire - sparkles, glitter, silver, white or blue! Parent volunteers and chaperones for the Snow Ball are also needed - click HERE to sign up.

The Strongsville Athletic Boosters are hosting their annual “Night at the Races” fundraiser on Saturday, February 3. The event begins at 6:00pm at Michaud’s Catering Center - now the Aviator Group - in Strongsville. Tickets include dinner and beverages. Horses are also available for sale in the many races happening throughout the night. Click HERE to purchase tickets, tables for you and your friends, and race horses. Hurry - January 26th is the final day to purchase tickets!

Strongsville Athletic Boosters supports many needs of our student-athletes that go beyond what the district has historically been able to provide including the purchase of scoreboards in the gym, the most recent Brian Cain Sports Psychology Program that the student athletes and coaches attended, sports equipment, training room materials, transportation and hotels for out of town team travel, and other assets to enable our high school and middle school student-athletes to compete and experience athletics at an elite level. Night at the Races is one of the group’s largest individual fundraisers.

"Here Comes The Bus" is an app for SCS families to track busing information and routes for their student(s), as well as real-time notifications.

The app and complementary website (www.herecomesthebus.com) - available on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, or personal computer - enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus on its daily route.

Download the "Here Comes the Bus" app to monitor daily transportation information. Families that utilized the app last year will need to delete last year’s student information and add their current year information in order to receive the latest routing details and updates. Click HERE for additional information and instructions on utilizing the app for your student's bus routes.

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 and/or to enroll your student, please click HERE.

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).

Internet Safety, Social Media, and Cyberbullying - Community Forum - Thursday, 1/25

On Thursday, January 25, 2024 the Strongsville Women's League will present "Protect Our Children: Internet Safety, Social Media and Cyberbullying" at 7:00pm at the Strongsville Recreation Center. Our speakers will include: John Dolinar, who will address Information Technology Security Breaches and Personal Home Computer Security; Zachary Irwin, from Southwest Healthcare, who will address the effects of social media; and a representative from the FBI who will address cyberbullying. Our moderator for the evening will be Kristi Capel of Fox 8 News. The Strongsville Women's League (SWL) is a civic group in Strongsville dedicated to enriching the lives of Strongsville residents through volunteer service, leadership, fundraising, and friendship. SWL is a member of the GFWC Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs.

Volunteer Opportunity for High School Students

A Special Wish Foundation Northeast Ohio is once again partnering with SouthPark Mall to host the Princess Ball event on Sunday, February 11th. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards granting a Big Wish for a deserving A Special Wish child in northeast Ohio. The event is in need of volunteers and looking for high school students to assist. Details are below:

Volunteer Schedule:

Registration: 7:00 am – 7:15 am

Shift Meeting + Station Assignment: 7:15 am – 7:45 am

Volunteer Shift: 7:45 am – 12:30 pm

*Total volunteer hours = 5.5 hours

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, please email Robin at robin@aspecialwishneo.org – please include your preferred t-shirt size in the email to receive a volunteer t-shirt at registration.

The FBI Cleveland Future Agents in Training (FAIT) Academy

Join the Strongsville Special Olympics family! Strongsville Special Olympics has a number of sports opportunities for ages 8 and up. Participants can gain new sports skills, attend annual dances and picnics, and make lifelong friends! Email strongsvillespecialolympics@gmail.com for additional information or click HERE.

Strongsville Special Olympics is seeking volunteers to help with their Basketball Skills Season. Students would supervise athletes as they travel around various stations, operate a skills station, and help encourage our athletes. The only training necessary is to be enthusiastic, have a positive attitude, and bring a smile! Our practices will be at the Strongsville Rec Center at 9 am on Sundays (1/7 - 2/18).

Please click here to volunteer and contact us at strongsvillespecialolympics@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Youth Lacrosse - Spring Registration
Come be a part of America’s fastest growing sport! Strongsville Youth Lacrosse has been growing since 2008 and registration for the 2024 season is now open for boys and girls in 2nd-8th grades. Indoor practices begin in mid-February and the outdoor season runs from late March through May. All experience levels welcome. All information is included on the registration site - click HERE.

Treehouse Berea Programming

Treehouse Berea is offering many activities and opportunities for students. From Battle Bots to Coding to Minecraft Engineers - there's something for kids ages 6-13. Visit treehouseberea.com to learn more or click HERE for the flyer about the available activities.

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.

*** 2024 CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! ***
Graduating Seniors in the Class of 2024 who are residents of Strongsville are invited to apply.
Please visit the Chamber website at www.strongsvillechamber.com.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024.

UPCOMING EVENTS
February Business Luncheon
“Aerozone Alliance: Where Innovation Takes Flight”
Presented by Hrishue Mahalaha, & Mary Jo Schmidt, Aerozone Alliance
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm
Registration is Open, please visit www.strongsvillechamber.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
March Business Luncheon State of the City Address, Presented by Mayor Thomas P. Perciak Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 11:15am - 1:00pm
Registration Opens February 17, 2024

2023 Strongsville Homecoming Festival
July 24 - July 27, 2024

Strongsville Library

Please note the following January 2024 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.

CCPL Winter Program Guide The Cuyahoga County Public Library program guide is now digital! Want to find out about all the amazing library programs and resources happening around the system? You can view our Fall Program information here: https://www.pressreader.com/document/4050

English as a Second Language Classes by Aspire Greater Cleveland. If you need to learn English or improve your language skills, we can help. Aspire Greater Cleveland offers FREE beginner, intermediate and advanced-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Strongsville Branch will be hosting morning classes on Thursdays and Fridays. Please call 833.ASPIRE2 (1.833.277.4732) to register or visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/adult-education/aspire-greater-cleveland for more information.

IN-PERSON Storytimes. Strongsville Branch Library storytimes are on back in session in January! Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No registration needed.

Preschool. Ages 3 – 5 not yet in kindergarten with caregiver / Mondays at 11:30 a.m. – Noon or Tuesdays at 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. – Noon.
Toddler. Ages 19 – 35 months with caregiver / Wednesdays at 10:00 – 10:25 a.m. or 11:30 – 11:55 a.m.
Baby & Me. Birth – 18 months with caregiver / Mondays at 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. or Thursdays at 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.

Family. All ages with caregiver / Thursdays at 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, January 20th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL or on Monday, January 29th / 7:00 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 session.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, January 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 are always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Our Missing Hearts: a Novel by Celest Ng. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

Teen Sewing. For Teens in Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, January 23rd / 6:30 - 8 p.m. Sewing machines and needles will be used during this program. Learn the basic parts and functions of a machine, practice basic stitches, and make a fun project! All materials and equipment are provided. No prior experience necessary.

Family Puzzle Connection. Tuesday, January 30th / 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Join us for a spirited night of puzzle piecing competition! Each family will work on assembling 300-piece puzzles in a given amount of time. Please register as a family.

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
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