Mustang Moments

• Important Dates to Remember

• 60 Seconds with the Superintendent

• 2021-22 SCS District Operating Procedures

• Jill Bush Earns Ohio School Bus Driver of the Year

• Join the SCS Crew!

• Strongsville DECA Program Receives International Honor

• Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters Mattress Sale - Sat. 8/28

• Ticket Link for Tonight’s (Fri. 8/20) Varsity Football Game at Avon Lake

• Join SHS Athletic Boosters

• Join Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters

• Immunization Requirements for Incoming 7th & 12th Graders for 2021-2022

• ‘Right At School’ to Offer Before- & After-School Care in Our District for 2021-22

• Stay Safe. Speak Up!

• Community Events

Monday, August 23
First Day of School (Preschool)

Tuesday, August 24
Strongsville High School Open House (6:30-8:30pm)

Thursday, September 2 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Monday, September 6

NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)

The first day of school is always a special day for the District. It’s an opportunity to create memories and to begin a journey of learning and new opportunities. We asked students, teachers, and staff, “What are you looking most forward to in the upcoming year?” Click HERE for this week’s ‘60 Seconds’ episode, to hear their answers and expectations for the upcoming school year.

Dr. Ryba recently outlined the 2021-22 Operating Procedures for our District in a Community Conversation. If you were unable to join the conversation, you can view the recorded presentation HERE and view the presentation slides HERE.

Mrs. Jill Bush, school bus driver for Strongsville City Schools since 2008, is the recipient of this year’s George Sontag, Jr. Award recognizing the Ohio School Bus Driver of the Year. The George Sontag, Jr. School Bus Driver of the Year Award recognizes bus drivers who exhibit outstanding leadership and professional conduct in the school transportation field, both in the district they represent as well as in the State of Ohio. The award also recognizes bus drivers who have contributed to the advancement of pupil transportation as a profession. Click HERE for the complete news release.

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).

The Strongsville DECA chapter earned an international honor for having the highest percentage increase in membership in the state of Ohio for the 2020-2021 school year. Each year DECA recognizes leading chapters that have built strong local programs focused on serving an exceptional number of students, advisors, and community business partners. DECA is a career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are interested in careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular opportunities integrating classroom instruction, applied learning, and connections to local business partners.

The Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters (SIMB) are pleased to announce their 12th annual Mattress Fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 28th, 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.

If you are planning to attend tonight’s (Fri. 8/20) SHS varsity football game at Avon Lake (175 Avon Belden Rd. / Avon Lake / 44012), please click HERE to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate tonight - all tickets must be purchased in advance. GO MUSTANGS!

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.

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!

Please note the following immunization requirements from the Ohio Department of Health

All students entering 7th grade need to receive the following immunizations prior to entering 7th grade: One (1) dose of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine (a second dose of meningococcal vaccine will be required prior to entry into the 12th grade) & One (1) dose of Tdap [tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis] vaccine

All students entering 12th grade need to receive the following immunizations prior to entering 12th grade: Two (2) doses of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine

Incoming 7th and 12th graders will need to show proof of having received these vaccines before they can return to school for the 2021-22 school year (exemptions are provided for under law, call for more information).

Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 7th graders

Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 12th graders

Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states that students who do not provide documentation of this immunization will be excluded from school on the 15th day after entrance, until proof is provided.

Our District is excited to announce a partnership agreement with the nationally recognized school enrichment provider, Right At School, to provide before- and after-school care for elementary students for the 2021-22 school year. Right at School will be offering before- and after-school care every weekday (Monday-Friday) at each of the elementary school buildings in our District. For additional information, please visit their website dedicated to the newly established Strongsville Schools program (https://rightatschool.com/districts/Strongsville-oh).

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).

Strongsville Rotary KidsFest + Brady’s K9 Safety Fair

The Rotary Club of Strongsville will host its annual Duck Race and Kids Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. TOMORROW (Saturday, August 21) at the Cleveland Metroparks Chalet. The Kids Fest is free and will include games and activities, inflatables, food and more. This year’s Kids Fest includes a Safety Fair hosted by SMS 6th Grader Brady S. Click HERE for additional details. You can purchase rubber ducks for the 2pm duck race at strongsvilleduckrace.com.

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 Luncheon
“Get to Know Your Candidates” Luncheon with City Council and School Board Candidates
Ehrnfelt Senior/Rec Event Center
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11:15am* - 1:00pm (Lunch served at 11:45am)
*Please note time adjustments
*Doors open at 11:15am

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 August 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.

English as a Second Language. IN PERSON Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 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.

Zoom Virtual Preschool Storytime. Tuesday, August 24th and 31st 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, August 25th 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. Thursday, August 26th from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. or Monday, August 23rd & 30th from 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.

Virtual Studio Orientation. Monday, August 23rd 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 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. During the COVID-19 pandemic these orientations will be held VIRTUALLY ONLY. We will offer orientations on both rooms, however, only the Video Studio is open during this time. 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive. Wednesday, August 25th / 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.

In just an hour of your time you can help save up to three lives. Make sure hospital patients get the treatment they need. Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).

Introduction to Chakra Meditation. Wednesday, August 25th / 7:00 p.m.

Jan Webber will lead a guided meditation that seeks to clear blocked chakras and harness the power of these energy centers located throughout the body.

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