DID YOU KNOW?
There are many ways students are demonstrating being “resilient” - one of the “Model Mustang” competencies - in our classrooms. First graders at Muraski are setting weekly individual and classroom goals, as well as monthly academic goals. The students are also tracking their progress in Math and sharing with their classmates on ways to practice and improve. They have created a test reflection sheet for Fundations (spelling/phonics program) which helps them complete a checklist of areas they have been successful and where they may need to improve. Special thanks to our first grade teachers at Muraski - Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Gibson, and Mrs. Koestner for incorporating and building this skill in their students! #WeAreStrongsville #ModelMustang
60 Seconds with the Superintendent
Spring Break is finally here and many families will be off to destinations to enjoy a relaxing week. The Strongsville High School Band and Orchestra groups will be headed to Disney World in Florida for performances (and FUN!). Click HERE for this week’s episode to hear more about this Spring Break trip experience for our band and orchestra students.
SHS JUNIOR SANJANA KATIYAR EARNS 3RD PLACE IN “STOP THE HATE” ESSAY CONTEST
Strongsville High School Junior Sanjana Katiyar recently entered the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage “Stop the Hate” Essay Contest. The contest celebrates Northeast Ohio students committed to creating a more accepting, inclusive society by standing up and speaking out against bias and bigotry. Each year approximately 3,000 students enter, and 20 finalists are named. Sanjana was awarded 3rd place and received a $5,000 scholarship, along with earning a $2,000 Anti-Bias Education Grant for SHS. Click HERE to see her essay and the rest of the winners. Congratulations Sanjana!
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. TRACY BRITTON, SCIENCE TEACHER AT STRONGSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Tracy Britton is an 8th grade science teacher at Strongsville Middle School. Mrs. Britton is the Team Leader of the 8th Grade Pirates team and has been teaching in our District - all at the middle school grade level - for twenty-six years. She earned her undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and her graduate degree from Cleveland State University. A self-described “big animal lover - especially rescue dogs,” Mrs. Britton also loves to travel and learn about other cultures. She has even been to every continent except Antarctica, but hopes to one day visit there, as well.
“I enjoy building relationships with my students and learning about their life and interests outside of school. The best part about working at Strongsville Middle School is collaborating with my Pirates team coworkers and my 8th grade science department,” said Mrs. Britton.
Thank you Mrs. Britton for always encouraging your students to explore and expand their knowledge in the science classes you teach at SMS! #WeAreStrongsville
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.
SHS STUDENT-ATHLETES CONNECT WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Huge “shout out” to all of the Strongsville High School student-athletes who have visited elementary classrooms over the past few months as part of the 2nd & 7 Foundation reading program! SHS students shared "The Hog Mollies & The Visit With Victoria" and each elementary student also received a copy of the book. The high school student-athletes also participated in Q&A sessions with each class, answering tough questions like “What’s your favorite color?” and “What food do you like best?”!
DARE DANCE FOR 5TH-6TH GRADE STUDENTS (FRI. 4/29)
The annual DARE Dance for 5th & 6th grade Strongsville students will be held at Michaud’s Event Center (16808 Pearl Rd.) on Friday, April 29 from 6pm-9pm. Bring a box of Macaroni & Cheese and be entered into a Grand Prize raffle drawing! To purchase tickets and sign up for parent volunteer opportunities, click HERE.
“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 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.
STRONGSVILLE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS ANNUAL GOLF OUTING - FRI. 7/1
“Tee it up” at the annual Athletic Boosters Golf Outing on Friday, July 1 at Bunker Hill Golf Course. The outing includes 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the course, prizes, raffles, and MORE. Register your foursome at birdease.com/sab2022. Click HERE for the event flyer.
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.
“GOT MULCH” - STRONGSVILLE FOOTBALL BACKERS FUNDRAISER
Ordering mulch this year for your yard? The Strongsville Football Backers are holding their annual “Got Mulch” fundraiser, which includes members of the Strongsville High School football team installing your mulch. Click HERE for additional details and how to order.
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 Football League Registration
Register now for the upcoming season of the Strongsville Football League. Cheerleading, flag, padded flag, and tackle teams for Grades 1-8 will be competing in the fall. Register at www.strongsvillefootballleague.com or click HERE for the flyer with additional information.
Baldwin Wallace Summer Arts Programs
Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School invites youth to campus during the summer for focused music study and immersive dance training. Through the camps and college prep programs, students experience hands-on instruction from BW Conservatory and guest faculty, make new friends along the way, and experience the beauty of BW’s campus. If you have any questions about the summer offerings, please contact Julia Morreale at 440-826-2448, or click HERE for additional information.
Baldwin Wallace Youth Adventure Camp
Registration is now open for Baldwin Wallace’s Youth Adventure Sport Camp where campers will Learn, Explore and Play on campus! The full-day camp will take place July 18-21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for campers in 3rd through 8th grade. Each day will be filled with activities ranging from kayaking and paddle boarding, to hiking, survival skills, archery, team games, racquetball, badminton, birdie golf, ultimate Frisbee, swimming, skills drills, disc golf, slacklining, yoga and more! Click HERE for additional information.
GOH Run Kids Summer Camps
GOH Run is a nonprofit created to support running in our community, Don’t miss the summer running camps offered which help build character, confidence, wellness, and encourage fun opportunities for fitness. Click HERE for additional information and to register.
Strongsville Historical Society - The History Hooligan’s Random Stories
Join the Strongsville Historical Society at the Strongsville Library (18700 Westwood Dr.) on Tuesday, April 26 at 7pm to hear a collection of historical takes in a non-academic style to inform and entertain the curious public. This is a free event open to the public. To learn more about the Strongsville Historical Society, visit www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org.
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.
Arts in Strongsville ‘Spring Fling’ Fundraiser
The inaugural Arts in Strongsville ‘Spring Fling’ fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 14th at Harvest Saloon from 5pm – 8pm. Join us for an evening of food, drinks, friends, and fun! All proceeds will help Arts in Strongsville continue supporting Strongsville residents with scholarships to graduating high school seniors, our annual Spring Chalk Walk planned for May 21st, and the exciting Day at The Chalet event scheduled for September 18th. Mark your calendars now for these great events. Tickets are $30 each and include food, bottled beer, wine, and mixed drinks. We'll also have side boards, 50/50 raffle, and raffle baskets. For tickets, call Cindy at 216-973-1488 or 440-572-1291. Click HERE for the event flyer.
Arts in Strongsville “Chalk Walk” (Sat. 5/21)
Calling all artists! The 10th annual Arts in Strongsville “Chalk Walk” will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 10am-2pm on the Strongsville Commons (Corner of Routes 42 & 82). Cash prizes will be awarded for several age categories. Click HERE for the registration form - deadline to register is Wednesday, May 11.
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
Business After Hours at SouthPark Mall
Live 360 Degree Studio / 500 SouthPark Center
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
5:30pm - 7:30pm
June Business Luncheon
Strongsville Economic Development Update
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 11:30am - 1:00pm
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road
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
54th Annual Chamber Golf Outing
Friday, August 26, 2022
Shale Creek Golf Course
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:
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 19th, 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 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.
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