Mustang Moments

TONIGHT (Friday, 11/19) - 6:00pm & 8:30pm
Electrify Your Symphony
Strongsville High School Auditorium
Click HERE to Purchase Tickets in Advance for the 6:00pm Show
Click HERE to Purchase Tickets in Advance for the 8:30pm Show

Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, December 1 - 7:00pm
SHS Holiday Choral Concert
Strongsville High School Auditorium
Watch the Live Stream HERE

Thursday, December 2 - 7:00pm
SHS Holiday Orchestra Concert
Strongsville High School Auditorium
Watch the Live Stream HERE

Thursday, December 9 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Wednesday, December 15 - 6:30pm
SHS Holiday Band Concert
Strongsville High School Auditorium
Watch the Live Stream HERE

A group of teachers have taken on additional responsibilities in our District to coach colleagues and help them integrate technology into their lesson plans and classrooms. Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode to visit with some of our District’s Tech Coaches and hear more about how they are making meaningful connections and helping teachers with innovative practices.

Have questions about our District Operating Procedures for this school year? You can view a recorded presentation by Superintendent Ryba HERE and view the presentation slides HERE.

Strongsville City Schools are hiring for a number of different positions in our District. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic workers who are interested in being a part of the growth and development of Strongsville students. Our featured 'SCS Job of the Week' - Substitute Teachers across our District! Per recent state legislation, SCS will sponsor temporary Substitute Teacher licensure to individuals holding less than a bachelor's degree for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year. Ideal candidates are those with any post secondary coursework in the area of education or those with experience working with children in a group setting. Education majors who might be home on Winter Break are encouraged to apply, as well. Questions? Contact our Human Resources office at 440.572.7038 or 440.572.7037 or visit www.strongnet.org.

Congratulations to SHS Senior David Maloney who recently earned Eagle Scout status. David is the 175th Scout from Troop 226 to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. For his Eagle Scout project, he designed and built a patio and fire pit for the Strongsville United Methodist Church. This project required over 200 volunteer hours, which was done with the help of Scouts and adult leaders.

The Strongsville Education Foundation is currently selling raffle tickets for a “Tailgate Package” - including a 55” Samsung LED 4K UHD Smart TV and two tickets to an upcoming Cleveland Browns game. The value of the entire package is over $1,000. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100. Winner will be chosen at random on 12/16/21 and will be notified by e-mail. All proceeds go to the Strongsville Education Foundation whose mission is to raise and disburse funds to support and foster creativity, innovation and outstanding achievement for the students, the teachers and the community served by Strongsville City Schools. Click HERE for additional information and to purchase your tickets.

Mrs. Angela Corrigan has been working in our District for 19 years. Mrs. Corrigan has worked at Saints Joseph and John’s Learning Center and Zellers Elementary, prior to her current school - Surrarrer Elementary (5th Grade). She received her undergraduate degree from Ashland University and her graduate degree from Baldwin Wallace.

“I enjoy building relationships with all of my students and letting them see I truly care about their well being and success. I also like seeing when the "lightbulb" goes off when they make a connection - sometimes I get more excited than them! I love to support my students outside of the school day in their interests and activities. It is great to see them excel in other areas outside of the classroom,” said Mrs. Corrigan.

“Surrarrer is an excellent place to work. The staff here is like my second family and I truly appreciate the relationships I have built along the way. We are definitely a team!”

Thank you Mrs. Corrigan for helping 5th grade students at Surrarrer continue to develop and for preparing them for their next important transition to the middle school! #WeAreStrongsville

Order a Poinsettia and help decorate the SHS Auditorium stage for the upcoming high school band and orchestra concerts. Your order will also help raise money for the Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters. Click HERE to place your order. Hurry - Poinsettia orders are due by Monday, November 22!

The SHS Dance Team presents the 4th Annual Junior Dance Team Clinic on Wednesday, November 24 from 12pm - 3pm at Strongsville High School. The Clinic is open to dancers in grades 1-8 and participants will participate in a halftime dance team performance at an upcoming SHS Varsity Basketball Game. Click HERE for additional information or HERE to register for the Junior Dance Team Clinic.

In September, the SHS Boys and Girls Lacrosse teams raised money for a "Cuddle Bear" drive. The money raised was used to purchase books and stuffed bear sets for children at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. Usborne Books matched all fundraising efforts by 50%, so the lacrosse teams were able to purchase a total of 124 book and bear sets (worth $3,100!). The teams recently delivered the book and bear sets to University Hospital in downtown Cleveland.

The Strongsville Athletic Boosters are selling raffle tickets to win a 2022 Chevy Trailblazer LS AWD donated by Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville. The vehicle is on display in front of the SCS bus lot on Pearl Road. Tickets may be purchased for $20 each. All proceeds benefit Strongsville Athletics. The raffle drawing will be held on December 3, 2021 at the Strongsville High School Boys Basketball Game. This year, a 2nd Place Prize of $500 and a 3rd Place Prize of $100 will also be awarded! Purchase tickets online at https://strongsvilleboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/Home or from any SHS or SMS student-athlete.

Don't miss the "Electrify Your Symphony" concert with world-renowned violinist Mark Wood, featuring SMS and SHS orchestra performances TONIGHT (Friday, 11/19). Two shows are scheduled - get your advanced tickets for the 6:00pm show HERE & for the 8:30pm show HERE.

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 for the 2021-22 school year. 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. For additional information, please visit their website dedicated to the newly established Strongsville Schools program (https://rightatschool.com/districts/Strongsville-oh).

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).

BRIXOLOGY™ at the Strongsville Recreation Center

This class for students ages 5-12 offers a unique application of the engineering design process with custom builds designed with master LEGO® building and our very own Research and Development team! From carnival rides to drawing machines, mechanical animals to soaring towers, you’ll explore exciting engineering careers and develop creative problem-solving skills galore. Register by calling the Strongsville Rec. front desk at 440-580-3260. Please register at least one week in advance.

Fun & Photos with Santa at the Strongsville Rec Center - Saturday, December 4
It is never too early to start planning your photos with Santa! Book your tickets now for Fun & Photos with Santa at the Strongsville Rec Center on Saturday, December 4th from 9:00am - 11:00am. Advance tickets will be sold for specific time slots. Purchase tickets at the Recreation Center Front Desk. Click HERE for the event flyer.

Dance Classes at Strongsville Recreation Center
Register now for a variety of dance classes at the Strongsville Recreation Department. Click HERE for additional information on classes offered and how to sign up!

School Crossing Guards Wanted

The Strongsville Police Department is now hiring school crossing guards. Interested individuals must be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and have the ability to remain outdoors in all types of weather conditions for up to one (1) hour. Starting pay is $12.75 per hour. For more information, please contact Lt. Michael Campbell at 440.580.3224 or click HERE for additional 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.

Chamber of Commerce 54th Annual Holiday Scholarship Dance

Michaud’s Catering & Event Center
Friday, December 3, 2021
7:30pm - 11:30pm
Reserve Your Table Today!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Mark Your Calendar:
Chamber of Commerce December Holiday Luncheon
Ehrnfelt Rec/Senior Center
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
11:30am - 1:00pm

Strongsville Library
* Please note the following December 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.

*The Cuyahoga County Public Library and Administrative offices will be closed December 24 – 26th for the Christmas Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Monday, December 27th at 9:00 a.m.

*The Cuyahoga County Public Library and Administrative offices will be closed December 31st – January 1st for the New Year’s Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Sunday, January 2nd at 1:00 p.m.

Cuyahoga Works – Need help with your resume or interview skills? A Cuyahoga Works Career Counselor will be at the Strongsville Branch on Thursdays from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. to meet with individuals in need of job search assistance. For more information, visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/Services/Cuyahoga-Works.aspx To schedule an appointment, please call (216) 475-2225.

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 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/2021-Virtual-and-In-Person-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, Teen, and Adult Departments are offering free craft kits to take home while supplies last.

Zoom Virtual Toddler Storytime. Wednesday, December 1st from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.

Zoom Virtual Storytime Baby & Me. Wednesday, December 1st from 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.

Zoom Virtual Family Storytime. Thursday, December 2nd from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.

Studio Orientation. Virtual. Saturday, December 18th from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or Monday, December 27th from 7:00 – 8:00 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. These orientations will be held VIRTUALLY ONLY. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch in order for the orientation to count. Register online to receive the Zoom link to participate.

Teen First Chapter Book Club. Virtual. Monday, December 6th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Strongsville Teen librarian will read the first page of a few teen books of various genres. We will then discuss other books we have read and enjoyed. Registration and an e-mail address are required to receive the link to participate. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program.

Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui. Virtual. Tuesday, December 7th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. In this virtual presentation, Sandra Deem from Deem Designs will help you get a new perspective on clutter. Learn why you have clutter and how it is holding you back from the life you were meant to live. An introduction to feng shui and the stagnant energy of clutter will give you added incentive to clear things out. Registration and an e-mail address are required to receive the link to participate. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Virtual. Wednesday, December 15th / 7:00 p.m. Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion has gone VIRTUAL and will be live on Zoom at 7 p.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 Countdown 1945 by Chris Wallace. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

Holly Jolly Craft and Story. Virtual. For Children 3 & Up (one registration per child). Wednesday, December 15th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Join us this special evening for three seasonal tales and create a craft for each story that is read. A few songs and rhymes will leave you feeling holly and jolly! Registration and an email address are required to participate. A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately one hour prior to the start of the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. Provided materials for this program are recommended for all participants. Please specify your preferred branch location for material pick up when registering. A staff member will contact you prior to the event when materials are available. Registration closes a week before the event to ensure delivery of materials.

Paint a Desk Pet. IN PERSON. Teens Grades 6 – 12. Monday, December 27th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Paint a desk pet rock to keep you company while you study or read. All supplies will be provided. Please wear clothing you don't mind getting paint on.

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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