Mustang Moments

TONIGHT (Friday, March 22) & TOMORROW (Saturday, March 23) - 7pm Performances Each Night

SHS Spring Musical - Chicago: Teen Edition
Strongsville High School Auditorium
Purchase Advance Tickets HERE
Tickets Also Available at the Door on Performance Nights ($10 - Adult General Admission / $7 - Students, Seniors, & SCS Employees)

Monday, March 25 & Tuesday, March 26 - 6:30pm
All-City Band Concerts
Strongsville High School Auditorium

Thursday, March 28 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Friday, March 29 - Monday, April 8 - NO SCHOOL
Spring Break

The solar eclipse is coming soon and our teachers and students have been preparing for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Students from the SHS Science National Honor Society have been visiting elementary and middle school classrooms to lead lessons and answer questions about the upcoming solar eclipse. Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode as we learn more about the solar eclipse happening on Monday, April 8.

Strongsville City Schools has an internal wellness committee made up of teachers, staff, and administrators, with a shared goal of continuing to add to the positive culture at SCS. One of the group’s recent initiatives was to collect items for Strongsville’s first responders, in appreciation for all that they do for our community. Last week, students and staff dropped off donated items - including special treats for the K9 officers - to Strongsville’s police and fire stations.

Looking to add to your "Green & White" wardrobe and get some updated Mustangs gear? Click HERE to visit our special, limited time Mustangs Team Shop for short-sleeve t-shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and MORE! Personalized merchandise is also available. Hurry - this Team Shop closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, 3/31!

Mrs. Danielle Blackman has been teaching math in our District for 16 years. She has worked with students at Muraski (student teaching), as well as at Strongsville High School and Albion Middle School. She is currently teaching 8th graders on the Dragons Team at Strongsville Middle School. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Blackman is making an impact with our students outside of the classroom by coaching several athletic teams at SMS. Mrs. Blackman is a resident of Strongsville, with kids in our District at SMS and Kinsner Elementary. She earned her undergraduate degree in Middle School Education from Mount Union and has a Masters Degree in Technology from Cleveland State University.

“I enjoy making connections with our 8th grade students both in the classroom as part of the Dragons Team and through coaching at SMS. I feel we also have a lot of impactful programs that provide special memories for our 8th grade students outside of the classroom, such as ‘SMS Gives Back’ and ‘Reality Day.’ As part of our teaching team, I try to always keep in mind how important interdisciplinary work is and how our student feedback continues to be about great memories that we are able to create with these programs that complement their classroom learning.”

Thank you Mrs. Blackman for continuing to prepare our 8th grade students, both inside and outside of the classroom, for their transition to high school. #ModelMustang

Strongsville High School Honors Biology students showcased their work at last week’s Northeastern Ohio Science & Engineering Fair (NEOSEF) held at Cleveland State University. The students designed their own independent research project, conducted research, and discussed their results. Students also had the option to construct a trifold and present their work to judges in the NEOSEF competition. Samaran Kootagal (Screen Time vs. Sleep Quality), Keerthana Ragupathi (Sunscreen Effects on E.coli), and Victoria Waldron (Sound Waves Effects on Plant Growth) were all awarded 2nd place in the Biology category (grades 9-10), and received a ribbon, medal, and $25 cash prize! Additionally, Smaran was awarded the Genomic Medicine Institute Dr. & Mrs. S.P. Eng Memorial Award from The Cleveland Clinic which came with an additional $50 cash prize. Keerthana was invited to attend the Bridging Science, Engineering, and Technology (BEST) Medicine Engineering Fair at the Cleveland State University College of Engineering on April 20th which gives her another opportunity to be recognized for her research. Congratulations to these students for their hard work and dedication! Their projects will be on display at SHS Science Night on April 18th (6pm-8pm) along with additional projects from the SHS science department.

The SHS Spring Musical - Chicago: Teen Edition - comes to the SHS Auditorium stage TONIGHT (Friday, March 22) and TOMORROW (Saturday, March 23) with performances each night at 7pm. The production includes 44 student actors, 15 student crew members, and 17 student musicians! Tickets can be purchased in advance HERE or at the door on performance nights. ($10 - Adult General Admission / $7 - Students, Seniors, & SCS Employees)

Congratulations to all of the SMS students who participated in the annual “Polaris Palooza” competition. This event, bringing Polaris’ family of schools together, features various robotics contests which provide students the opportunity to showcase their innovation and creativity. SMS students took first place in both of the main competitions - Madgrab and Dragster. Here are all of the top finishers from SMS:

Madgrab

Dragster
1st Place (64’1.5”) - Chris Cicco
2nd Place (57’9”) - Palak Jategaonkar & Dylan Sanders
4th Place (49’1.5”) - Luke Huber, Vraj Patel, & Isaac Storm
6th Place (46’7”) - Noah Auman & Indrid Getchey

Six Strongsville High School students competed in the annual Optimist Speech Contest. This year’s theme was “How to Change the World with Optimism.” More than $150,000 in college scholarships, funded by the Optimist International Foundations, are awarded annually from this program. The first place (Joud Hanna) and second place (Manishankar Kuruva) finishers will continue on to the Regional Competition in Columbus in a few weeks to compete for additional scholarship money.

Optimist Speech Contest Participants from SHS (left to right)

Manishankar Kuruva (2nd Place)
Jacob Roueiheb (3rd Place)
Daniel Lucas
Jessey Hanna
Sydney Range
Joud Hanna (1st Place)

Congratulations to the team of students who produced the 2022-2023 “Strohigan” - the annual SHS Yearbook. The Strohigan recently received a FIRST CLASS award from the National Scholastic Press Association. The award celebrates the coverage of students, activities and opportunities at SHS, and photography highlighted in last year’s edition of the yearbook. Comments from the judges included:

“Theme is beautifully developed both visually and verbally. Colors, design, fonts, and theme name are carried through the book in a delightful and unifying manner.”

“There are so many outstanding aspects to your book. Theme and design are pleasing and clever. I honestly loved reading your book and turning each page . . .What a fun gift you have given to your students - all of them because much of your coverage is exemplary.”

Leadership Team for the 2022-23 “Strohigan”:

Our grades K-5 Music, 6-8 Math, 6-8 English Language Arts, and 7-8 Social Studies textbook/ materials adoption process is underway. Our professional staff at each level have thoroughly evaluated and vetted their top selections, based on eight months of committee work and professional development time allocated to the departments. Teachers reviewed and evaluated materials based on suitability, accuracy, and relevance in the context of the intended educational level and subject matter, assurance of academic quality and alignment to Ohio standards, ethical and cultural considerations, instructional design and pedagogical strategies employed in the materials.

Any Strongsville parent/community member may review the materials in person at the Strongsville Administrative Office during normal business hours (8:00am - 4:00pm) from March 18th - March 28th. We will have a survey to complete in order to provide input as we move through the adoption process. Please ensure you bring your license or state ID for building entry. Please use the linked Google form to sign up in advance, so we have materials ready. If you are not able to attend during the listed times, please fill out the survey and mark that you would like to complete an online review. The online resources will be available for review through April 18th.

Sign Up HERE to review textbooks/materials.

https://bam.finnlyconnect.com/registration/activityitem/3263

Boys in grades 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and interested in improving your golf skills - don’t miss this year’s Strongsville Golf Camp, designed to develop the proper techniques in the golf swing as well as develop the skills for the short game and putting. The camp will be held on Wednesdays and Sundays in April and May at Columbia Hills Country Club (16200 E. River Rd. / Columbia Station). Learn from the SHS Varsity and JV Coaches, as well as the SHS varsity golf players. Click HERE for the registration form and additional information.

8th grade students at SMS will have the opportunity to spend a day at Cedar Point at the end of May. This trip offers a fantastic opportunity for students to bond, create lasting memories, and celebrate the culmination of their middle school journey. To help offset some of the costs associated with the trip we have teamed up with Crumbl Cookies in Strongsville for a sweet "March Madness" fundraiser. Every Wednesday in March Crumbl will donate 15% of orders when this flyer is shown or ‘Strongsville Middle School’ is mentioned when you pick up your order on Wednesdays. Enjoy a treat and help out the SMS 8th graders!

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).

Baldwin Wallace STEM Adventures

Baldwin Wallace University’s Division of STEM Initiatives is hosting a variety of STEM programs and events this Spring for students in grades K-12 and families. Click HERE for the list of programs being offered on BW’s campus or visit bw.edu/DCLSTEM.

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.

Youth Lacrosse - Spring Registration

Come be a part of America’s fastest growing sport! Strongsville Youth Lacrosse has been growing since 2008 and registration for the 2024 season is now open for boys and girls in 2nd-8th grades. Indoor practices begin in mid-February and the outdoor season runs from late March through May. All experience levels welcome. All information is included on the registration site - 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

April Business Luncheon*
Hosted by Polaris Career Center
"Unlocking Potential: Leveraging Polaris Students as Interns and Strategies for Employee Retention" - Presented by Maureen Lehman, Director of Workforce Services
Polaris Career Center – Savour Restaurant, 7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Heights
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm
*Limited Seating; please register early

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
Registration Opens April 17, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Business After Hours
Hosted by SouthPark Mall at The Hooley Kitchen & Pub, 500 SouthPark Center
Thursday, May 16, 2024
5:30pm-7:30pm

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

Strongsville Library

Please note the following March 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://www.pressreader.com/document/4050

Seed Library Returns! 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. 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 25.

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 back 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.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, March 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 Hello Beautiful: A Novel by Ann Napolitano. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

Digital Navigators. Tuesday, March 26th / 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 27th / 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and Friday, March 29th / 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 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.

Teen Craft Night: Pipe Cleaner Bouquets. For Teens in Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, March 26th / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Learn how to cut and bend pipe cleaners to make flowers and turn them into a miniature bouquet!

School Age Craft: Pipe Cleaner Bouquets. Ages 9 – 11. Thursday, March 28th / 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Use pipe cleaners to create a simple or elaborate bouquet to show off or give to a loved one. Registration is required and begins March 11th.

Egg-Stravaganza. Ages 4 – 6. Friday, March 29th / 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. We will have an egg-cellent time dying and decorating hard-boiled eggs provided by the library. The egg-citing news is that you get to take them home with you. Ages 4 - 6. Registration is required and begins March 11th.

Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *

Strongsville Middle School * Surrarrer Elementary *

Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *

Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool

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