SHS Weekly Update

This week we have school on Monday and Tuesday and then start Thanksgiving break.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for a few reasons:

1. I don't have to shop for a gift for anyone.

2. Food and football all day.

3. I get to spend time with my family.

4. I get to take time to be reflective of things I am thankful for.

One of the things that I am thankful for is the amazing Strongsville community that supports the many programs that we have at the high school. I thought about this last week when I saw so many members of the community at the fall play as well as this Friday night when the hockey opener had full stands. Whether it's SIMB, PTA, Athletic Boosters, Chorale Boosters, or a multitude of other community support groups we are thankful for the amazing support that is provided to us from the Strongsville community.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from the entire SHS team.

Bill Wingler - Principal

bwingler@scsmustangs.org

The button below has the midterm schedule. On midterm days transportation will run as normal. Students who are done with exams are allowed to leave. If a student can't get leave after their exams the will have to be in the cafeteria until busses leave at their normal time.

Lunch will be offered after exams at roughly 11am.

Polaris transportation will run as normal.

‘Running with the Mustangs’ is a new video series to celebrate the “heartbeat of Strongsville City Schools.” This new series highlights students, staff, and programs that make SCS a special and unique place. Click HERE for this week’s episode - a Winter Basketball Preview featuring interviews with student-athletes from both the SHS boys and girls teams.

Students walking in from the upper lot need to use the new sidewalk that was installed. Students continue to walk in the road in the morning. With the sun coming up so late this is not safe.

This past week my leadership group met and had the chance to participate in some activities to promote collaboration, leadership, and problem solving. These students have volunteered to be a part of this group and are tasked with being role models for all students.

Throughout the remainder of the school year they will be working on variou projects to make SHS the best it can be.

Congratulations to SHS band members Liam Darrah, Serena Matthei, Steven Renfro, Van Hocevar, and Sreehita Mudiraj for performing in the District 4 Ohio Music Education Association Honors Band on November 7th-9th at Cleveland State University!

Join Strongsville High School Music Students at the “North Pole” for a special Breakfast with Santa. On Saturday, November 30th from 9am-12pm, SHS will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a magical visit from Santa. The $20 ticket includes breakfast, pictures with Santa, crafts, games, and special performances by our very own band and orchestra students! Click HERE for the event flyer. Click HERE to purchase your tickets for this event.

Mrs. Maryellen Blankenship has been a member of our Transportation Department for eight years. In addition to being a bus driver and interacting with students at all grade levels, Mrs. Blankenship has also been a Strongsville resident for 24 years.

“I love working with our District’s Transportation team! We have a great group of dedicated and professional drivers, aides, and office staff. The best part about my job is being able to interact with and encourage all of the children who are on my bus every day. I enjoy listening to their stories and I love their sense of humor!”

Thank you Mrs. Blankenship for continuing to safely transport our students to and from school on a daily basis! #ModelMustang

Congratulations to the following Strongsville High School student-athletes who announced their college commitments in a Signing Day event at SHS this week. These individuals will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the college/university level:

Sydney Bass - Loyola Maryland (Basketball)

Eszter Dioszegi - Georgetown College/Kentucky (Basketball)

Brady Eckert - Lake Erie College (Baseball)

Hayley Huston - Baldwin Wallace University (Lacrosse)

Gwen Kutchel - Stone Hill College (Swimming) *not pictured

Tristen Nye - University of Nebraska (Gymnastics)

Alexa Muth - Kent State University (Soccer)

Faris Thabata - Ashland University (Baseball)

There will be a name that tune competition on Tuesday. Who will get the doughnuts?

We have some new guest DJs who will lead us through the contest. Good Luck to all teachers and students.

The SHS Theatre Department is collaborating with Playhouse Square to sell a block of tickets for the upcoming tour of & Juliet on Sunday March 9, 2025 at 6:30pm. The jukebox musical stars SHS alum, Corey Mach, as Shakespeare. This fundraiser will go toward some of the expenses for SHS's spring musical. Purchasing tickets for the show at Playhouse Square is currently live and will remain open until 12/13/24. SHS FUNdraiser prices range from $32.50 - $107.50 and the SHS Theatre Department will receive $10 for every ticket sold. Please visit https://tickets.playhousesquare.org/g08 and follow the instructions on how to purchase tickets. You must enter the promo code SHSMUSICAL in the purple box on the top left. That will open up the ticket purchase below when the web page refreshes. Thank you for your support of the SHS Theatre Department!

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).