Mustang Moments

TONIGHT (Fri. 11/15) & TOMORROW (Sat. 11/16) - 7:00pm
SHS Fall Play - You Can’t Take It With You
Strongsville High School Auditorium
Purchase Tickets in Advance HERE or At the Door on Performance Night ($10 for General Admission/Adult & $5 for General Admission/Students, Seniors, & SCS Employees)

Wednesday, November 20 - 6:15pm**
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE
** Meeting will Open with Executive Session at 6:15pm / Public Meeting to Follow

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29
NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

‘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 - featuring interviews with SHS students performing in this weekend’s Fall Play and a SHS student-athlete who recently finished in the Top 10 at the State Meet for cross country.

Don’t miss this year’s SHS Fall Play - “You Can’t Take It With You” - TONIGHT (Friday, November 15 and TOMORROW (Saturday, November 16) at 7:00pm in the SHS Auditorium. This play chronicles the eccentric Sycamore family, who thrive on creativity and joy, and the contrasting Kirby family who are wealthy and uptight. When Alice, the Sycamore daughter, falls in love with Tony Kirby, their worlds collide during a chaotic dinner party. As secrets and quirks unfold, the play explores themes of individuality, love, inclusion, and the true meaning of happiness, ultimately celebrating the importance of living life to the fullest. This SHS Fall Play production includes 27 student actors and 27 student crew members.

Tickets can be purchased with cash at the door or in advance online HERE ($10 for General Admission/Adult and $5 for General Admission/Students, Seniors, and SCS Employees)

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Please note the following important parking information if you are attending TONIGHT'S (Friday, 11/15) Fall Play performance at Strongsville High School.

The following parking lots will be reserved for Fall Play attendees:

There is an OHSAA Football Playoff Game (Avon vs. Wadsworth) also being held at Pat Catan Stadium tonight. Football fans from the visiting schools have been sent communication to access the Stadium from Pearl Rd. and will be utilizing the other parking lots at SHS (Senior Parking Lot, Junior Parking Lot, and the parking lot adjacent to the Transportation building).

Thank you for your understanding.

Get a jump on your holiday shopping from the comfort of your own home. Visit the online Mustangs Team Shop (click HERE) and shop for the Strongsville fan on your holiday list. Choose from T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and MORE! Many of the items can be personalized with name, number, and favorite sport. Delivery of items before the holidays! HURRY - the Mustangs Team Shop closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, November 24!

Mrs. Emily Weir, Physical Education teacher at Kinsner Elementary, is in her 9th year working at Strongsville City Schools. During Mrs. Weir’s time with our District, she has also been part of the teaching teams at Strongsville High School, Strongsville Middle School, Surrarrer Elementary, Muraski Elementary, and the Early Learning Preschool. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Mount Union and also has a Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership from the American College of Education. According to Mrs. Weir, “The Weir household bleeds Strongsville Green and White as both my mother-in-law and father-in law are retired Chapman Elementary teachers and my husband, Mr. Weir, teaches Health and Physical Education at the Middle School and is also the Girls Varsity Golf Coach at Strongsville High School! We love the Mustangs!”

“I have the best job ever! Gone are the days of “Gym Class.” I love collaborating with my PE colleagues across the district to create unique experiences for our students in Physical Education. Our lessons focus on essential skills and standards while revolving around our Model Mustang competencies: Innovative, Resilient, Collaborative, Global, and Empowered. Whether it's a carnival-themed lesson that teaches the mechanics of throwing and budgeting skills, a football training camp that targets essential game skills while fostering coachability, using technology for self-assessment of locomotor skills, or transforming our gym into a roller skating rink and golf range, our students are consistently engaged in activities that encourage them to step out of their comfort zones and support their journey to success. It is a privilege to witness their growth - physically, socially, and emotionally - in an active and engaging Physical Education environment. The relationships I have built with my students makes coming to school every day truly exciting.”

Thank you Mrs. Weir for your continued efforts in teaching our students important life skills, as part of your active classroom environment! #ModelMustang

The Mustang Express performed last week at the Ada Show Choir competition, which featured high school groups from Ohio and Indiana. Their energetic “spy-themed” show earned the group 6th place overall.

SHS also had individual award winners - Junior Mya Phiri was selected as “Best Individual Performer” and Senior Ava Stewart was chosen as “Best Female Soloist” of the entire competition!

Earlier this week, all of our schools held recognitions honoring veterans. Events included breakfasts, songs, parades, poetry, clap-outs, and flag raisings to pay respect to those who have made sacrifices for our country and its freedoms. Thank you to all who made Veterans Day special this year at SCS.

Mrs. Bova’s 2nd grade class at Whitney Elementary recently “adopted” a calf through the Discover Dairy Adopt a Cow program. ‘Peony’ was born last month weighing in at 100 lbs and 32 inches. In conjunction with this program, the America's Favorite Calf contest gave students and families the opportunity to vote for their calf. With over 152,000 votes submitted, Peony was the winner of America’s vote! Peony and the farm where she lives (Four Pines Farm) received a calf care package that included a calf blanket, apples, a grooming brush, and a personalized ear tag!

There are a number of different job openings for Strongsville City Schools. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the Human Resources page at www.scsmustangs.org. Our District is also in need of school nurses. Please click the links below for additional information and to apply.

School Based LPN - Strongsville City Schools Health Clinic - Immediate Need

https://psi-solutions.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1336280-294367.html

School Based LPN - Muraski Elementary School Health Clinic

https://psi-solutions.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1336265-294367.html

School Based LPN - Strongsville Middle School Health Clinic

https://psi-solutions.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1335769-294367.html

School Based LPN - Strongsville Schools - District FLOAT

https://psi-solutions.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1335789-294367.html

LPN, WHITNEY Elementary School Clinic, Strongsville

Attention local 4th, 5th and 6th graders! You’re invited to discover Polaris and explore careers through their 2nd Annual Explorer Club. This after-school adventure features fun, hands-on classes taught by their very own instructors. The next session will take place on December 3-4 & 10-11 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. The program fee is $60, which includes two classes and all class materials. There is also an optional early drop-off at 4:00 p.m. each day featuring BONUS career exploration activities.

Classes promise to fill up quickly so interested students and families are encouraged to enroll as soon as possible at www.polaris.edu/explorerclub.

The Explorer Club class lineup includes the following exciting options: Anatomy Academy; CAD Creators: 3D-Printing & Design; Design & Press: Custom T-Shirts; Drone Masters; Glamour Me; Pencils to Pixels; Rescue 911; Sweet Holiday Kitchen; The Art of Cooking; Tool Time and Virtual Reality Winter Wonderland.

Registration and class descriptions are available at www.polaris.edu/explorerclub. Some sessions are ACE funding eligible. For additional details, call the event information line at 440.891.7666 or email DKarberg@polaris.edu

The annual PTA Reflections contest is happening now. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection” and students in grades PreK-12 can submit entries in a number of different categories - including Photography, Visual Arts, and Film Production. Click HERE for additional Reflections Contest information.

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.

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!

Stream and watch SHS athletic events from the SHS Main Gym on the new HUDL TV. Simply search for Strongsville High School at fan.hudl.com or download the HUDL Fan app in your app store. Gameday passes are $12.50 and grant access to all HUDL TV streams for that day. For example, if you purchase a pass to stream a JV basketball game, you’ll also have access to the freshmen and varsity games, as they are held consecutively at the same location. Season passes are available for $195, offering access to all events on all streams throughout the season. Coming soon, we will also be streaming games from the SMS Main Gym and SMS Serpentini Field on HUDL TV. Need help purchasing a live feed of Strongsville Athletics? Click HERE for a HUDL tutorial.

Don’t miss a special Strongsville City Schools Night with the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavs battle the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, November 24 - Tip off is at 7:30pm. For families that purchase tickets, SCS students will be entered into a drawing to be a part of the Pregame Visiting Team Cheer Tunnel. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Our District has expanded its partnership with Blocksi to include student content filtering and alerts. We no longer utilize SecURLy for these services.

Click HERE to view an informational flier about joining the Blocksi Parent Portal to gain insights on your student’s online behavior with their scsmustangs account, as well as set parental controls beyond the school. If you have any questions, contact Dave Binkley - Director of Instructional Technology - at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.

Right At School is once again providing care for SCS K-5 students before and after school at each of our elementary buildings. For more information on registering with Right at School for the 2024-2025 school year, 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).

Pancakes & PJs Event - Friday, December 6

Christmas is coming and Santa has scheduled a stop at First Lutheran Church in Strongsville for a Pancake Dinner on Friday, December 6th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Tickets are $18.00 for anyone 2 and up and $5.00 for children under 2. Please click HERE for more information or to purchase tickets.

ThankSTEAMing Event at Strongsville Rec Center - Monday, November 18

First Lutheran Church in Strongsville (19419 Royalton Road) invites you to join us on Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00pm as the Watoto Children’s Choir sings, dances, and shares their stories of restoration and hope. This is a free concert that features music from their new album, “Better Days - There Is Hope.” We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday, November 19th at First Lutheran Church.

Treehouse Berea Programming

Treehouse Berea is offering many activities and opportunities for students. From Coding to Robotics to Game Design - there's lots of great STEAM based enrichment experiences for kids ages 6-12. Visit treehouseberea.com to learn more or click HERE for the current flyer about available activities.

Strongsville Chamber of Commerce

UPCOMING EVENTS

57th Annual Holiday Scholarship Dance

(This fun kick-off event to the holiday season is back in Strongsville!)

The Encore (formerly Michaud’s) - 16808 Pearl Road / Strongsville

Friday, December 6, 2024

7:00pm – 11:00pm

Tickets: $100/pp or a Full Table (10 tickets): $1,000

Monies raised from this event help fund scholarships awarded each year

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Please call the Chamber office at 440.238.3366

December Holiday Luncheon

Featuring Holiday Music Provided by the SHS Women’s Cantorum

Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center - 18100 Royalton Road / Strongsville

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

11:30am – 1:00pm

Please bring an unwrapped toy to support Operation Toy Soldier, benefitting children of active military members.

Strongsville Library

Please note the following November 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

IN-PERSON Storytimes. Storytimes are for Birth to Age 5 not yet in Kindergarten. No registration needed!

Baby & Me (Birth to 18 months with a Caregiver) - Mondays / 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. OR Thursdays / 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.

Preschool (Ages 3 - 5 not yet in Kindergarten with a Caregiver) - Mondays / 11:30 a.m. - Noon OR Tuesdays / 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. - Noon

Toddler (Ages 19 - 35 months with a Caregiver) - Wednesdays / 10:00 - 10:25 a.m. OR 11:30 - 11:55 a.m.

Family - Thursdays / 7:00 p.m.

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.

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, November 16th / 10:00 a.m. VIRTUAL or on Monday, November 25th / 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.

Name Game: Teen Writer's Workshop. Teens in Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, November 19th / 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Join Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour for fun writing exercises and a writer's workshop! “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” William Shakespeare uses this line in his play Romeo and Juliet to convey that the naming of things is irrelevant. Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour disagrees. Names are somewhat central to our identities, maybe even helping to shape our destinies to some extent. Some of us have nicknames, and some famous people (including Beyoncé) are known by mononyms. Many of us just answer to whatever trendy, retro, or unique names our parents happened to choose for us BUT in this workshop, we are going to consider alternative names for ourselves—serious, silly, make believe or possibly outrageous, building on prompts, she will provide to kick start our creative brain cells. All are welcome, no prior writing experience is required.

Blow off some S.T.E.A.M. After School. Grades 1 - 4. Wednesday, November 20th / 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Ignite your curiosity and creativity through this exploration of all things STEAM. Discover the elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands on activities and exploration. Boost your problem solving and teamwork skills in this program.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, November 20th / 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 Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.

School Age Craft. Ages 9 - 11. Thursday, November 21st / 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Shake off the school day by getting artsy at the library! Registration is required. This program may include activities that could be considered harmful. In order for your child to participate you must sign the Release and Hold Harmless form and return to program location at least one week prior to the program start date.

Word Advanced Features. Saturday, November 23rd / 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Learn about the advanced formatting features available in Word, including tab stops, styles, headers and footers. We will also discuss using tracking capabilities and comments to collaborate on documents. Prerequisite: Word Basics

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, November 25th / 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 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. 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

Website: www.scsmustangs.org
Location: Strongsville City Schools, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: (440) 572-7000
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