Mustang Moments

Friday, April 26 - 7:00pm
Order Up! - a FREE One-Act Play
Presented by the SHS Advanced Theatre Class
Strongsville High School Auditorium

Saturday, April 27 - 7:00pm
SHS “Teen Idol” Competition
Strongsville High School Auditorium

Monday, May 6 - 6:00pm & 7:30pm
SMS Spring Band Concert
6:00pm - 6th & 7th Grade / 7:30pm - 8th Grade
Strongsville Middle School Auditorium

Tuesday, May 7 - 6:00pm
SHS Spring Band Concert
Strongsville High School Auditorium

Wednesday, May 8 - 6:00pm
SHS Spring Orchestra Concert
Strongsville High School Auditorium

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

Friday, May 10 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Strongsville DARE Dance - for 7th & 8th grade students
Strongsville Recreation Center (18100 Royalton Road)
* Find More Dance Info and Purchase Advance Tickets HERE

Wednesday, May 15 - 6:00pm & 7:30pm
SMS Spring Orchestra Concert
6:00pm - 6th Grade / 7:30pm - 7th & 8th Grade
Strongsville Middle School Auditorium

Friday, May 17 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Strongsville DARE Dance - for 5th & 6th grade students
Strongsville Recreation Center (18100 Royalton Road)
* Find More Dance Info and Purchase Advance Tickets HERE

Strongsville High School offers many different classes and opportunities for students. This year, “Music & Literature” has been added to the list of English classes available at SHS. Music and Literature offers students the opportunity to not only analyze the songs of their favorite musicians, but research how these talented artists have impacted culture. Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode as we learn more about this unique class offering at SHS.

Congratulations to our entire SCS community, including teachers, students, parents, and booster clubs, for earning “Best Communities for Music Education” recognition from the The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. This is the eleventh straight year the District has earned this distinction, which recognizes outstanding commitment to music education. Strongsville is one of 975 school districts nationwide, one of only 56 Districts in Ohio, and one of just 19 school districts in Northeast Ohio to be recognized by NAMM and receive this prestigious award in 2024.

Join Mr. Jenkins' SHS Advanced Theatre class as they perform the one-act play, “Order Up!” - a broad comedy set in a fast food restaurant. Anyone who has worked in customer service or has been to a restaurant is sure to enjoy and find the humor of this play. The one-night performance is on Friday April 26 at 7pm in the SHS Main Auditorium. Admission is free (although donations will be accepted).

Next week (April 22-26), our District will be celebrating Autism Awareness and Acceptance Week. Various activities will be occurring at each of our schools focusing on autism facts and celebrating all of the great talents and skills people with autism share with us. Daily announcements and discussions about autism will take place, so all students and staff have a better understanding and acceptance of people with differences. Please remember to wear blue next Friday (April 26) to honor our friends with autism.

At all times throughout the school year, but especially as we move into the spring months, we want to ensure all of our students that ride the bus have a safe and enjoyable experience. If your child rides a bus, please click HERE to watch a bus safety video we have put together. This covers bus safety from getting picked up at the bus stop, the ride to / from school, and getting dropped back off in the afternoon. By following the guidelines outlined in the video, we can make sure all of our students get to and from school safely.

Earlier this week at the Northeast Ohio Athletic Directors Conference, both Mr. Ziegler (SHS Athletic Director) and Mr. Keppler (SHS Assistant Athletic Director) earned awards for their work in the development of coaches and student-athletes. Mr. Ziegler received the Dick Weiss Professional Development Award for his continued growth as an AD. Mr. Keppler received the Tim Flannery Award, which is given to an AD in their first 2 years who has made exceptional contributions to educational based athletics. Congratulations Mr. Ziegler and Mr. Keppler!

Don't miss this year's “Teen Idol” singing competition on Saturday, April 27th at 7pm in the SHS Auditorium. Based on the hit TV show, this competition also features local judges choosing the next winner in this annual event. Who will be voted this year's Teen Idol? Tickets will be available at the door for only $5!

Mrs. Brenda Soja has been a part of Strongsville City Schools for 22 years. Mrs. Soja has worked at our Preschool and Drake, Kinsner, and Zellers elementary schools. She has been at Whitney Elementary for 13 years where she is currently a Special Education Aide. Mrs. Soja is also a resident of Strongsville, with both of her sons having attended kindergarten through graduation from SHS in our District.

“In my role, I work mostly with the younger grades. I love when something clicks after they get something we have been working on. It is great connecting with our Whitney students, and I feel very appreciated when they thank me personally, by writing thank you notes or drawing pictures. The things that they say are priceless.”

“Whitney is like my family. Our staff always comes together and supports each other on both a professional and personal level. I absolutely love working with my special education co-workers. We really work well and gel as a team. I also enjoy being a member of the ‘Sunshine Committee’ at Whitney!”

Thank you Mrs. Soja for all of your work to help support our students at Whitney Elementary! #ModelMustang

Academic Challenge has returned this year as a student opportunity at SHS. Byron Bender, Carter Estrela, and Chloe Mance - and alternates Caleb Baker and Nathan Baker - are members of the team, who have been training throughout the year to compete in this legendary local trivia show. Don’t miss the Strongsville High School “Academic Challenge” team compete against Madison High School and Nordonia High School on Saturday, April 27 at 11:30am. The “Academic Challenge” episode airs on WEWS Channel 5. After April 27, the episode featuring Strongsville will also be available HERE. Special thanks to Mr. Scott, Math teacher at SHS, who serves as the advisor for Academic Challenge.

As part of the Town Center project, construction has started on a roundabout that will replace the three-way stop where Zverina Lane, Westwood Drive, and Roe Lane meet near the library. All buildings in the area will still be easily accessible, but will only be accessed from one entrance. Please note that during this construction (expected to last about three months):

+ The Communications Center, Historical Village, and Strongsville Food Bank will be reachable from Zverina Lane (access from Pearl Road - across from SMS)

+ The Police Station, City Council Chambers, Mayor's Court, and Strongsville Library will be accessible from Westwood Drive (access from Pearl Road)

+ The Recreation and Senior Center will be accessible from Royalton Road, using the entrance to the Greens of Strongsville shopping center

+ The walkway from Pearl Road (across from SMS) to the Library and Rec Center will be closed throughout this construction period - SMS students will NOT be able to walk past the Communications Center/Food Bank to get to the Library or Rec Center

+ The paper and plastic recycling bins that are normally outside the Strongsville Food Bank have been moved to the Rec Center parking lot

Click HERE to register for the upcoming SHS Dance Team tryouts (registration required). Clinics will be held on Monday, 4/22 from 6pm-8pm and Tryouts will be held on Friday 4/26 at 5pm in the SHS Main Gym - tryouts are open to current 8th through 11th grade students. Dancers will learn the audition material at the clinic and asked to come prepared to perform it at the audition. This team is made up of the most highly skilled and trained dancers at SHS. They perform at home varsity boys’ basketball games and compete at the regional and state level in the categories of jazz, hip-hop, lyrical/contemporary, and pom. This year, they were named State Champions in the category of Lyrical and placed in the top 5 in the state for Hip-hop, Pom, and Jazz. For more information about the team and tryouts, follow them on Instagram: @shsdance_team or click HERE for the flyer. Questions? Contact Coach Grimm at: mgrimm@scsmustangs.org

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 2024. Order yours today - click HERE for additional details. Proceeds benefit Strongsville Lacrosse.

"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).

BIG Garage Sale at Strongsville Rec Center - Saturday, April 20

Help support a fantastic community event - the annual Strongsville City Club Rib Burnoff (June 20-22) - by becoming an event sponsor. Several levels of sponsorship are available. Contact Terry Toth at 216.780.4114 / TerryToth12@yahoo.com or visit www.strongsvillecityclub.org and click on “Sponsorship Opportunities.” Click HERE for additional information on sponsorship specifics.

Heartbeats Jump Rope Team - Informational Night (Tues. 5/7)

Baldwin Wallace STEM & STEAM Summer Classes & Camps
Baldwin Wallace University offers diverse PreK-12 STEM and STEAM programs throughout the summer. These hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics foster curiosity and critical thinking, nurturing a love for discovery. Visit bw.edu/dclSTEM or click HERE for additional information.

Summer Swim Team Signups

Calling all swimmers! It’s time for summer swim team signups! If your child enjoys swimming and wants to be part of a fun team this summer, check out your development or rec center pool for swim team information. Strongsville is one of the few communities that has summer swim league. Kids get to enjoy a fun and laid back competitive experience. Practices start 5/28 - and the first swim meet is 6/13. Each team will have 7 swim meets - on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be no meets the week of July 4th. Season ends with a city wide meet at the rec center on July 20th. Kids 5-18 are welcome to join. Kids must be able to swim across a pool unassisted. The Strongsville Swim League is restricted to Strongsville residents only. Sea Monkey Registration is open now and must be completed at the Rec Center. Other team registration varies by development - click HERE for more registration information.

Strongsville Community Theatre - “Our Town”

Strongsville Community Theatre presents the classic show OUR TOWN by Thornton Wilder - presented the weekends of May 3-5 and May 10-12. Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm; Sundays at 2 pm. Show location is the "Little Theater" at Strongsville High School (20025 Lunn Rd.), entering at Door D. Directing the show is Brenton Cochran, assisted by Amy McSweeny; stage managed by Michael Strama and assisted by Gabriella Burlinghouse. Tickets may be purchased at the door or reserved by calling 440-879-8817. Adults $12; Seniors/Veterans $10; Students w/ID $5. Visit strongsvillecommunitytheatre.com or click HERE for the show flyer.

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.

Treehouse Berea Programming

Treehouse Berea is offering many activities and opportunities for students. From Battle Bots to Robotics 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Business After Hours
Hosted by SouthPark Mall at The Hooley Kitchen & Pub (500 SouthPark Center)
Thursday, May 16, 2024
5:30pm-7:30pm
Free for Members; $10 for Future Members
Registration is Open: https://strongsvillechamber.chambermaster.com/events/

May Scholarship Luncheon
Recognition of 2024 Chamber Scholarship Recipients and Students Entering the Military
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center (18100 Royalton Road)
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
11:30am – 1:00pm (doors open at 11:15am)
Registration is Open: https://strongsvillechamber.chambermaster.com/events/

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

82nd Annual Strongsville Homecoming Festival
July 24 - July 27, 2024
Sponsorship opportunities available! Please call the Chamber office at 440.238.3366.

56th Annual Chamber Golf Outing
Friday, August 23, 2024
Shale Creek Golf Club, 5420 Wolff Road, Medina
Registration Opens Soon!

Strongsville Library

Please note the following April 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 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 Program information by going to cuyahogalibrary.org and click on Research & Discover to use the Press Reader resource here: https://cuyahogalibrary.org/research-discover/resources-a-z/pressreader

Seed Library! In order 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 once again 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 to pick up your free seeds beginning on the first day of Spring, March 19th. Sponsored by the Friends of Strongsville Branch Library. Supplies are limited. Please call (440) 238-5530 for more information or visit https://www.hummingbirdproject.org/seed-libraries to see all participating locations in Greater Cleveland. Please also save the date for a Master Gardeners presentation on April 18th and our Spring Plant Swap on April 25th.

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 in session! 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. April 20th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL or on Monday, April 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, April 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 The Wager: a Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder by David Grann. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

Teen Tech Night: Fun with Fabrication. Grades 6 – 12. Monday, April 22nd / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Take a look at a laser cutter up close, learn about what fabrication even is, and build your own structure using pre-cut pieces. In order to participate in youth programs that could be considered harmful, Cuyahoga County Public Library requires parents to complete a Release & Hold Harmless Form. To access the form and learn more about parent options, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options.

Digital Navigators. Tuesday, April 23rd / 1:30 – 7:00 p.m. or Saturday, April 27th / 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch. Our Digital Navigators service offers one-on-one assistance to help you or someone you know connect to the internet, get a device, set up a telehealth appointment.

Transformation of the Strongsville Fire Department: From Bucket Brigade to Fire and Emergency Services. Tuesday, April 23rd / 7:00 p.m. This presentation will include the evolution of the Fire department in Strongsville. From the bucket brigade efforts as early as 1820, to the volunteer firemen who organized the Strongsville Fire Protection Association in 1922, to the transformation into one of the most respected and accomplished fire departments in Cuyahoga County. We will discuss some of the biggest fire events within the Strongsville borders and highlight some of the founding fathers and leadership that helped shape the fire service into the great fire department that it is today. This special presentation, in partnership with the Strongsville Historical Society, will be presented by Guest speaker Lieutenant Brian Tomcany of Strongsville Fire and Emergency Services.

Southwest General Health Talk: Rotator Cuff Injury & Management. Wednesday, April 24th / 10:00 a.m. Daniel Kana, DO, from NOMS Southwest Orthopedics, will discuss the progression of Rotator cuff disease. Topics will include impingement, tendonitis, acute and chronic tears, and treatments including surgical repairs and reverse total shoulder replacement.

British Royal Scandals. Wednesday, April 24th / 7:00 p.m. Royal Expert Julie Koenig is joining us at Strongsville to discuss British Royal Scandals from the recent past. She'll shed light on Queen Elizabeth II's speech in 1992, Windsor Castle burning down, the day Diana died and the life of Princess Margaret. All are welcome!

Spring Plant Swap. Thursday, April 25th / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Calling all gardeners and plant lovers! Join us for this special plant swapping event. Please bring at least one indoor or outdoor healthy, pest-free, beautiful plant, cutting, or seeds. Bring as many as you would like - the more the merrier! The plants can be potted or bare root—as long as you’re prepared to part with them. If bare roots, please bring plant in a pot, bag, or a cardboard box if possible. Please also label plants or seeds as best as you can with any information about the plant such as name, sun/shade/size, etc.) Tickets will be given for each type of plant brought. Tickets will be randomly pulled to decide the order of selection for choosing your new plants.

Play, Learn, & Grow, Ages 1 – 3. Tuesday, April 30th / 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Boost your toddler’s brain through play! Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids and other families plus get answers about your growing child.

Battle for the Ballot: Cleveland's Suffragist Movement. Tuesday, April 30th / 7:00 p.m. There is no complete record of the brave, often unmated women who fought for their right to vote and finally triumphed in 1920. Learn about a band of women who dedicated themselves to the public interest and grew into an organization that won the respect and confidence of the nation. This program will tell the story behind the Cleveland women who advocated for suffrage and went on to help establish the League of Women Voters. Presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society.

Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *

Strongsville Middle School * Surrarrer Elementary *

Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *

Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool

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