60 Seconds with the Superintendent
Chapman Elementary has a new Principal this year - Mrs. Kaylee Harrell. Mrs. Harrell grew up in Strongsville and has spent several years working in the Wooster City Schools District. What are her expectations for Chapman Elementary? Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode, to hear her vision and why she is excited to return to the District where she grew up.
UNDERSTANDING OUR COVID DATA DASHBOARD
This morning, Dr. Ryba (Superintendent of SCS) sent an email to parents further explaining our COVID Data Dashboard and what the numbers mean for our District. Click HERE for his message to families.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS DONATION PROVIDES FREE ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS
Earlier this week, the Strongsville Athletic Boosters announced that they will once again make a donation of up to $7,500 to Strongsville High School with the specific intent of covering admission costs for Strongsville students at home athletic contests (excluding SHS varsity football games, SHS varsity boys basketball games, and OHSAA tournament events) for the 2021-22 academic year. This is the third year that Strongsville Athletic Boosters is making this donation to benefit students in the District at both Strongsville High School and Strongsville Middle School home athletic contests. Click HERE for the complete news release.
Bus Drivers Wanted!
Strongsville City Schools is now hiring motivated, energetic, part-time professional substitute school bus drivers. This position features great pay ($16.51 per hour), flexible hours, no holidays, and is very rewarding. Requires a CDL Class B, with SP endorsement - TRAINING IS AVAILABLE!
If you would like to apply for a Substitute Bus Driver position, please complete this EXTERNAL application. When your application is complete, those interested, qualified candidates should contact the Transportation Department to schedule an initial interview at 440.572.7060.
5TH GRADE - BEGINNING BAND & ORCHESTRA
All fifth grade students have the opportunity to learn to play an instrument and become a member of the Strongsville City Schools Band and Orchestra team. Our band and orchestra teachers will be meeting with the fifth grade classes over the next two weeks to demonstrate the awesome instruments students may choose to learn. They will also be providing information on how to become a Musical Mustang. All fifth grade students will be invited to join a special Beginning Band and Orchestra Google Classroom; be sure to check your student’s school email. The beginning band and orchestra parent meeting will take place in the Strongsville High School Auditorium, on Wednesday, Sept. 8th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be livestreamed for those who can not attend. Beginning band and orchestra lessons will start the week of Sept. 13th. We are looking forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, please email your specific band/orchestra teacher.
STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS MATTRESS SALE - TOMORROW (SAT. 8/28)
The Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters (SIMB) are pleased to announce their 12th annual Mattress Fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held TOMORROW (Sat. 8/28), from 10am-5pm in the SHS Cafeteria. The high school’s cafeteria will be converted into a showroom featuring all makes, models, sizes, and types of mattresses - even custom sizes for RV’s and boats! Mattresses can be delivered anywhere in the USA. You will find the same quality and service of the box mattress retailers at greatly reduced prices. This annual fundraiser generates funds that support the Strongsville Band and Orchestra students and program.
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. JEN ORLOSKY, SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL AT SHS
Mrs. Jen Orlosky has worked in our District for 10 years at all grade levels. She has worked as a custodian, in our cafeterias, and is now the Secretary to the Principal at Strongsville High School. In addition, ‘Mrs. O’ stays involved with our high school students as the Senior Class Advisor, Varsity Football Cheerleading Advisor, and the Spirit Squad Co-Advisor. Having moved to Strongsville in 2011, with both of her children attending Strongsville City Schools, Mrs. O has an appreciation for our District and unique perspective as an employee, as well as a parent.
“One of the most important things we can do as SHS staff members is to show the students that we care about them. I appreciate the many opportunities to get to know our students better and having the chance to watch them grow throughout their years at SHS. It can be anything from hearing "Mrs. O, did you see that play I made in yesterday’s game?", to providing advice for a student, to eventually watching them walk across the stage at Commencement. As much as we want to make an impact on the lives of students, sometimes they can impact our lives even more,” said Mrs. Orlosky.
“My job is the absolute best because I am able to interact with both students and my co-workers. While our days are very busy, we try to make it as much fun as possible. If you come into the main office at any given time, you will see our smiles, hear our laughter, and see us working together for the families and students at SHS.”
Thank you Mrs. Orlosky for your positive attitude, your willingness to help our students, and for being part of a great team at Strongsville High School! #WeAreStrongsville
JOIN THE SCS CREW!
Attention parents of SMS and SHS students: SCS Crew is looking for new members. The Crew is a talented team of video production members! Students in SCS Crew have the opportunity to be a part of the team that records district events throughout the school year - sports, concerts, Board of Education meetings, SHS Commencement, and MORE - for YouTube and our Strongsville City Schools TV channel. Click HERE for a video about SCS Crew!
Interested students should contact Scott Benson (440.572.7032 / sbenson@scsmustangs.org).
JOIN SHS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
The Strongsville Athletic Boosters is comprised of parent volunteers that raise funds and provide support to all of the Strongsville High School and Middle School athletic programs and student-athletes. Every dollar raised by the booster club is invested back into the student-athlete experience. We purchase uniforms, warm-ups, training equipment and other items to help our student-athletes perform to the best of their ability in representing Strongsville City Schools. Our ultimate success depends on the commitment of parents! Click HERE to join the Athletic Boosters for the 2021-2022 school year. Click HERE for additional details and benefits of joining Athletic Boosters.
JOIN STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS
Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters (SIMB) Annual Membership Drive begins this week! Come join the fun, while benefiting our music students! Everyone's entered into a gift card raffle! Only $25 to join. New this year: Alumni membership. Click HERE for additional information and to join today!
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
Mustangs Lacrosse - FREE Skills Clinics
It’s that time of year again! Time for free lacrosse Fall skills clinics. These are for current players as well as kids who want to try out lacrosse as a new sport. We are also looking for donations of old equipment for new players to try the sport. Please contact us if you have some to borrow or spare. Please click HERE for more 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.
Business After Hours Networking Event*
Hosted by Generations Senior Living
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
5:30pm – 7:30pm
*Please note: registration for this event can be made by calling the Chamber office at 440.238.3366. No online registration available for this event.
Mark Your Calendars:
September Business Breakfast
“Get to Know Your Candidates” for Strongsville City Council and School Board
Ehrnfelt Senior/Rec Event Center
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 7:15am* - 9:00am (Breakfast Buffet begins at 7:30am)
*Please note time adjustments
October Business Luncheon
“State of the Schools” Presentation with Dr. Cameron Ryba
Ehrnfelt Senior/Rec Event Center
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 11:15am* – 1:00pm (Lunch served at 11:45am)
*Please note time adjustments
*Doors open at 11:15am 2021 Strongsville Business Expo Thursday, November 4, 2021
2021 Strongsville Business Expo
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Strongsville Library
***Please note the following September 2021 events being held on ZOOM virtually and presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration and an email address are required for all events in order 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 of Cuyahoga County Public Library and the Administration Building will be closed on Sunday, September 5th and Monday, September 6th for the Labor Day Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 7th.
Cuyahoga Works – Need help with your resume or interview skills? A Cuyahoga Works Career Counselor will be at the Strongsville Branch on Thursdays from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. to meet with individuals in need of job search assistance. For more information, visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/Services/Cuyahoga-Works.aspx To schedule an appointment, please call (216) 475-2225.
English as a Second Language. IN PERSON Thursdays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 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 VIRTUALLY using the program Screenleap 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/Virtual-Classes.aspx
Take & Make At Home Crafts!
Stop into the Strongsville Branch to see what the current take it and make it craft of the month is for All Ages. Each month the Youth, Teen, and Adult Departments are offering free craft kits to take home while supplies last.
Discuss & Design: Millennial Book Discussion. Wednesday, September 1st / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Attention millennials we're going virtual! Are you looking for something fun and different to do with your friends? How about a book club with a twist. We meet bimonthly, alternating between children's, teen, and adult books. We discuss the assigned book and design something that complements the title, subject, or book cover. Maker kits will be available as a part of this program and can be mailed to a branch near you for pick up! Our next discussion will be on the book My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. Register online to receive your materials and Zoom link to participate.
Fall Into Health. Tuesday, September 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th / 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. CSU nursing students along with licensed RN will provide health screenings, one-on-one chronic disease education and general health education with the focus being overall health and wellness.
Young at Heart Virtual Book Discussion. Tuesday, September 7th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The next discussion title is Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley, 2021. Register online to receive the Zoom link for the discussion.
Zoom Virtual Preschool Storytime. Tuesdays, September 7th, 21st, and 28th from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom Virtual Toddler Storytime. Wednesday, September 22nd and 29th from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom Virtual Storytime Baby & Me. Wednesday, September 1st, 8th, 22nd, and 29th from 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom Virtual Family Storytime. Thursdays, September 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Virtual Studio Orientation. Saturday, September 11th from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or Monday, September 27th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 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 in order to use the spaces. These orientations will be held VIRTUALLY ONLY. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch in order for the orientation to count. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Galaxy in a Jar. Teens in Grades 6 – 12. IN PERSON - Monday, September 13th / 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Learn about the universe while creating your own galaxy to take home in a mason jar. Registration for this in-person event begins August 9th at 9:00 a.m.
Colorful Shrubs Through the Seasons. Tuesday, September 14th / 7:00 p.m. With a bit of planning, you can create a welcoming and colorful landscape year round. The key is to plant perennials and shrubs that bloom at all different times of the year. The Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County will introduce you to combinations of perennials, shrubs, and even small trees to achieve this effect. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, September 15th / 7:00 p.m. Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion has gone VIRTUAL and will be live on Zoom at 7 p.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 Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
First Page Book Club. Teens in Grades 6 – 12. Monday, September 20th / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. The Strongsville Teen librarian will read the first page of a few teen books of various genres. We will then discuss other books we have read and enjoyed. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Southwest General Health Talk: You May Be Losing More Sleep. Tuesday, September 21st / 10:00 a.m. Everyone has an occasional restless night, but if sleepless nights are persistent, it can affect your health! A Southwest General Pharmacist will discuss ways to improve your sleep hygiene! Learn about medications that may cause insomnia and medications that may help. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Six Wives of Henry VIII. Thursday, September 23rd / 7:00 p.m. Divorced, Beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived. These were the fates of the six wives of Henry the VIII. Susan Cannavino will talk about each woman's personality, personal life and circumstances, as well as Henry the VIII's. You will be transported back to 16th century British court life. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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