Mustang Moments

Tuesday, February 13 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
State of the Schools + Student/Staff Exhibition
Strongsville Middle School

Wednesday, February 14 - 7:00pm
SHS Orchestra - Contest Preview Concert
Strongsville High School Auditorium

Friday, February 16 - NO SCHOOL
Staff Professional Development Day
Asynchronous Day for HDK

Monday, February 19 - NO SCHOOL
Presidents Day

Thursday, February 22 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Wednesday, February 28 - 6:30pm
SHS Band Winter Concert
Strongsville High School Auditorium

On March 19, 2024 Strongsville City Schools will have a renewal levy on the ballot. Our District seeks the renewal of a 5.9 mill operating levy that was initially approved by voters in May 2019. This was the first time new operating money was authorized by the voters since November 2007.

The information on our website (click HERE) is intended to assist our community members in making an informed decision. Have a question about Issue 25? Click HERE to submit your question about the SCS Renewal Levy. Click HERE to watch a recent “Community Conversation” hosted by Dr. Cameron Ryba (SCS Superintendent), Mr. George Anagnostou (SCS Treasurer), and Mr. Richard Micko (SCS Board President) where they discussed the facts about Issue 25.

On Tuesday, February 13, don’t miss the annual “State of the Schools” event at Strongsville Middle School. The event begins at 6:00pm with a brief presentation from SCS Superintendent Dr. Cameron Ryba. Attendees will also have the chance to interact with students and staff, highlighting a variety of programs, classes, and extracurriculars. Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode to hear more about this great opportunity to experience the fantastic growth happening in our District!

Congratulations to the Strongsville High School Mustang Express for earning 1st place at last weekend’s Walsh Jesuit High School Show Choir Competition! This talented group was awarded the following: Grand Champions, Best Choreography, Best Show Concept, and Best Performer (Uriah Williams).

Congratulations to our SMS Wrestling Team for their strong showing at the recent Dave Mariola Invitational Tournament in Twinsburg. The wrestlers finished in 3rd place out of the 30 teams competing! Individual accomplishments included: James Potts (80 lbs.) - 5th Place; Henry Smith (86 lbs.) - 3rd Place; Nathan Janakovich (92 lbs.) - 3rd Place; Austin Trusnik (98 lbs.) - 8th Place; Nick Carrossellia (128 lbs.) - 6th Place; Joseph Grecol (134 lbs.) - 4th Place; Dane Albert (150 lbs.) - 2nd Place; Caden Karim (160 lbs.) - 8th Place; Yazan Tayeh (205 lbs.) - 7th Place; Brody Wyldes (245 lbs.) - 8th Place

Congratulations to the Strongsville High School Wind Ensemble! This group was competitively selected as one of only four high school bands in the State of Ohio to perform at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Conference in Columbus last week. This is the first time since 1984 that an SHS Band has been selected to perform at this event.

Where can you spend 90 minutes on one evening, in one location, and interact with over 40 Strongsville City Schools students and staff through nearly 30 stations representing every level and building to learn firsthand the exciting work happening in our District? The annual SCS State of the Schools event on Tuesday, February 13th at 6:00pm.

This year's State of the Schools will be held at Strongsville Middle School and will not only feature a brief presentation by Dr. Cameron Ryba (SCS Superintendent), but also an opportunity for attendees to participate in interactive activities and displays led by SCS students and staff - allowing everyone to experience the great work being done by SCS staff and the student growth happening throughout the District!

Make plans to attend and see the outstanding work of Strongsville City Schools - Inspiring and Empowering Today’s Learners to Build Tomorrow’s Leaders.

Mrs. Kim Mansell is in her 19th year as a bus driver for our District. “Miss Kim” - as she is affectionately know to her students - started as a playground monitor at Whitney and Drake Elementary Schools and also worked in the cafeteria at Drake, before joining the Transportation team. She is retiring in June of this year, ready to take on the next chapter of her life.

“This job with Strongsville City Schools provided me flexibility and allowed me to be there as my two kids were growing up. I take that same ‘family first’ attitude when I’m safely transporting students to and from school. It’s important for me to make connections with my students early on in the school year. I find that it helps build respect and leads to positive experiences during routes each day. I am able to see students at all different levels - from elementary to middle school to high school - but one of my favorite routes is the time I spend with half-day kindergarten students. I have the opportunity to positively impact young lives in my role in the District.”

At the January 25th Board of Education Meeting, the District’s Academic Calendars were approved for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. The calendars have been posted to our District website and can be found HERE.

At last evening’s Board of Education meeting, Mr. Jason Trusnik was approved to be the new varsity football head coach for Strongsville High School. Coach Trusnik is a Strongsville resident and owner of Pro Sports Performance. He grew up in northeast Ohio, played college football at Ohio Northern University, and spent 10 years playing in the NFL. Trusnik has coached youth football and wrestling since 2017 and has also coached SMS football and wrestling in 2023. Click HERE for the news release.

Our winter athletic teams at Strongsville High School continue to compete at a very high level. Here are some recent successes:

Girls Basketball - 19-2 Overall Record / The Lady Mustangs host conference rival Medina on Wednesday February 14th, for their season finale. It’s also Senior Night and the Greater Cleveland Conference title will be on the line - as both Medina and Strongsville are 9-1 in GCC play. The Lady Mustangs are the #10 seed in their Sectional/District bracket for the State Tournament. They will play the winner of the first round matchup between Garfield Hts. and Maple Hts. on Thursday, February 22 at 7pm in the SHS Main Gym.

Boys Basketball - 14-3 Overall Record / 6-3 Conference Record / Ranked 16th in the area and 25th in the state. The boys have a HUGE home game on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00pm vs. Brunswick. Get there early, as the game at Brunswick earlier this year sold out. Limited tickets will be available at the door - plan to purchase tickets in advance HERE. After Tuesday, The Mustangs finish their regular season schedule with 3 games at home (2/17 at 3pm vs. Akron East, 2/20 at 7pm vs. Holy Name, and 2/23 at 7pm vs. Cleveland Hts.) - plenty of opportunities to come out and support this very gritty, hard-working boys basketball team.

Gymnastics - Greater Cleveland Conference Champions! The Lady Mustangs Gymnastics team brought home the GCC Championship - and did it in record setting fashion. Their combined routines earned the 3rd highest team score in school history! Their postseason tournament begins soon - they are definitely a team to watch as they compete for a state title.

We are preparing for the 2024-2025 cheer season! We will have a parent/student-athlete meeting on Monday, February 12th at 6:30pm in the SHS Auditorium. During this meeting we will cover expectations, schedule and tryouts. We encourage anyone interested in cheering to attend as we will be making some adjustments to our guidelines that may accommodate more to try out than in past seasons. We are excited for next season and look forward to meeting you at the Monday, February 12th meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to email Coach Orlosky at jorlosky@scsmustangs.org.

Click Here to Register for the 2024-2025 Cheerleading Tryouts

Celebrate Mustangs Girls Basketball alumni, Reagan Bass (SHS Class of 2021), on Wednesday, February 14 with the launch of her first ever collegiate trading card. All fans in attendance at the Girls Basketball games that evening (SHS vs. Medina) will receive an officially licensed University of Akron Reagan Bass Trading Card, courtesy of Greenie Sports Cards. Attendees will have the opportunity for a “meet and greet” with Reagan, prior to the varsity game (Senior Night!) at 7pm and get their cards autographed by the SHS and University of Akron basketball star. Her accomplishments will also be celebrated during a special halftime presentation.

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.

Current 8th Grade students (SHS Class of 2028) and their families should have received information about upcoming deadline dates, as it relates to scheduling for next year. Please click HERE for a letter from the SHS Guidance Office outlining the important dates to remember over the next few weeks.

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.

SHS Wrestling Alumni Night will take place TONIGHT (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.

"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).

Strongsville Women’s League Community Forum - Protect Our Children: Human Trafficking 101

Baldwin Wallace STEM Adventures
Baldwin Wallace University’s Division of STEM Initiatives is hosting a variety of STEM programs and events this Spring for students in grades K-12 and families. Click HERE for the list of programs being offered on BW’s campus or visit bw.edu/DCLSTEM.

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.

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 February 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.

Saturday Crafter-Noon! Ages 3+ with Caregiver. Saturday, February 10th / 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. If you’re not sure what to do on the first Saturday afternoon of the month, look no further! Create a one-of-a-kind craft in our storytime room. While Supplies Last!

CreativiTeen. Teens in Grades 6 – 12. Wednesday, February 14th / 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Drop-in to the TEEN AREA any time between 3:30 and 5:00 for a craft, technology demo, or other activity! No registration required. While supplies last.

Heartfelt Gingerbread House Program. Ages 3 – 6 with a caregiver. Wednesday, February 14th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Celebrate love and friendship by building a "Loving Home" out of graham crackers, frosting, and candy! We'll share a story or two and listen to songs to inspire our artistic talents.

Healthy Shopping 101. Thursday, February 15th / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This workshop will focus on the beginner steps when starting your journey to clean eating and will teach you how to start where you are! We will focus on what healthy products you can purchase at your local grocery stores (e.g., Aldi, Save A Lot, Walmart). Roubideaux is the owner of Food with a Purpose. Registration is required and begins on January 15th at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited.

Kindergarten Countdown: Goal Setting. For children entering Kindergarten this Fall & their Caregivers. Friday, February 16th / 11:00 a.m. – Noon. Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on goal setting.

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, February 17th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL or on Monday, February 26th / 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.

Minute to Win It Challenges. Ages 9 - 11. Monday, February 19th / 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. You have only 60 seconds to complete a variety of challenges to win it all. From stacking cups without using your hands to a marshmallow toss. Do you have what it takes?

Excel Advanced Methods and Tools. Tuesday, February 20th / 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Learn how to use some of the advanced functions available in Excel, including lookup, logical functions and conditional summary functions. Other topics include data validation, Goal Seek, Scenario Manager and Data Tables. Prerequisite: Excel Basics; Excel Functions Overview encouraged

Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. 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://cuyahogalibrary.org/classes-events/computer-classes

Teen Craft Night: Rainbow Tassel Keychain. For Teens in Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, February 20th / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Using macrame rope and embroidery thread, learn how to wrap and make a trendy rainbow tassel keychain.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, February 21st / 7:00 p.m. Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets at 7p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be The Other Dr. Gilmer by Benjamin Gilmer. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.

Blood Drive. Friday, February 23rd / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 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).

Read Around the World. All Ages. Saturday, February 24th / 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Strongsville Kiwanis Club sponsors this annual event for all ages. Each child attending can choose a new book to take home. No registration is needed for this free event. Members of the Strongsville Kiwanis Club will be available to read books to the children. The St. Joseph and John’s Builder's Club members will perform puppet shows throughout the event. There will also be face painting, storytelling, and light refreshments.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, February 26th / 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 Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel by Shelby Van Pelt. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *

Strongsville Middle School * Surrarrer Elementary *

Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *

Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool

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