Ranger News

Dear Ranger Families,

Happy Summer! As we close out the 2024–2025 school year, we wanted to share a few important updates and celebrations before we officially shift into summer mode.

First, a huge congratulations to the Class of 2025! Tonight's Commencement Ceremony will be a historic moment for our district and an unforgettable celebration of our outstanding Rangers. The support from our community has been incredible, and we’re so proud of our graduates.

While we wrap up this school year, planning is already in full swing for 2025–2026. In the sections below, you’ll find key details including:

• School start and end times

• School supply lists

• Important calendar dates

• An update on ParentSquare, our new district communication platform launching this fall
  
  

Over the summer, you’ll see that work will continue at the Maintenance and Transportation site located north of the Academic Center on Ranger Way. In addition, fencing and early site preparations for the new high school are beginning. We’re excited to officially break ground during our Ranger Rally Back to School Kickoff Event on Friday, August 15—mark your calendars! More details about this special event are included below.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We hope you and your family have a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer!

Sincerely,

Roxann Ramsey-Caserio

Tonight we are excited to honor the Class of 2025 — the 100th graduating class in our district’s proud history! In our very own Ranger Stadium, these remarkable students will cross the stage, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of countless possibilities.

Surrounded by family, friends, and the Ranger community, this ceremony will be a reminder of tradition, achievement, and the bright future ahead for each of our graduates. We couldn’t be more proud.

Congratulations, Class of 2025! Here's to your next adventure — the best is yet to come!

Everyone has the opportunity to watch the ceremony through our livestream link.

Board of Education Offices
Monday through Friday
8 AM - 3 PM

North Ridgeville High School
Monday through Thursday
8 AM - 3 PM

All other buildings:
Open through June 13
Closed June 16-August 1

Will reopen on August 4

August 15: Ranger Rally Back to School Kick-off

August 21: First Day of School, Grades 1-12

August 26: First Day of School, PreK and K

Click here to see the 2025-2026 District Calendar.

We’re excited to share that construction on the new high school will officially begin this summer! This marks a significant milestone for our district as we continue to grow and invest in the future of our students.

With progress, however, comes temporary disruption. The construction site will occupy the entire main parking lot in front of the current high school building, which will impact parking and traffic flow for the 2025–2026 school year.

To address this, new lots will be created and there will be designated parking areas for students and visitors when school resumes in the fall. These arrangements will be closely monitored and adjusted as needed to ensure our daily operations run as smoothly as possible.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility during this transitional time. Additional updates and detailed parking information will be shared over the summer as construction moves forward.

Thank you for your continued support as we build a stronger future for our students and community!

Please be sure to save the date for our Ranger Rally on August 15, 2025! This exciting event will include all the favorites—food trucks, bounce houses, community vendors, and festive back-to-school signs. But this year’s celebration will also feature two very special moments: the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the brand-new North Ridgeville High School and the opening of the Wilcox Elementary Time Capsule from 2000. It will be a day to celebrate our past, present, and future as a school community—and we hope you’ll join us!

We know summer is just beginning, but it's never too early to start planning for the year ahead!

For a smooth start to the new school year, we’ve included links to updated school supply lists and building start/end times below.

Take a moment to review these resources and set your family up for a successful start to the 2025-2026 school year!

Early Childhood Learning Community

Liberty Elementary

North Ridgeville Academic Center

Ranger High-Tech Academy

There are no school supply lists for NRHS. Students will be given any specific instructions on the first day of school.

Early Childhood Learning Community
Full Day Kindergarten 8:50 AM - 3:50 PM
AM Session PreK & K: 8:50 AM - 11:50 AM

PM Session PreK & K: 12:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Preschool Days: Tuesday through Friday

Liberty Elementary

8:50 AM - 3:50 PM

North Ridgeville Academic Center
7:40 AM - 2:50 PM

Ranger High-Tech Academy

7:55 AM - 3:00 PM

North Ridgeville High School
8:20 AM - 3:12 PM

We’re excited to share that our Board of Education has officially approved ParentSquare as our new, district-wide communication platform!

Over the past few months, our team has carefully explored the best tools to improve how we connect with families. After evaluating several options and gathering input from a staff committee, ParentSquare stood out as the clear choice—and we think you’re going to love it.

Why ParentSquare?

ParentSquare will help us streamline communication and make it easier than ever to stay informed and involved in your child’s education. Here are just a few features we’re looking forward to:

• All-in-One Communication: You’ll receive messages via email, text, and phone—all from one platform. You can choose to receive notifications as they come in or a singular report at a time of your choosing.

• Classroom Updates: Teachers can send group or individual messages, helping keep you connected to what’s happening at school.

• PowerSchool Integration: Information like class rosters, sports teams, and bus routes will be synced automatically.

• One App, One Place: No more juggling multiple apps like ClassDojo or Remind—ParentSquare puts everything in one place.
  
  

Additional Features Include:

• RSVP and volunteer sign-ups

• Sticker charts for classroom rewards

• A user-friendly app that feels like a social media feed

• Quick access to links like PaySchools and extracurricular sites
  
  

What to Expect

Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, ParentSquare will officially replace ClassDojo and Remind across the district.

We’ll begin testing this summer with coaches and extracurricular groups to fine-tune the system. As we prepare for the school year, we’ll continue building out classroom, grade-level, and school-specific groups to ensure a smooth transition.

We’ll keep you updated along the way, and we’re here to help if you have any questions. We’re excited about the possibilities ParentSquare brings—making communication easier, more efficient, and more connected for our entire school community.

Click here to see a short overview video to learn a little more about ParentSquare and what implementation will look like.

Thank you for your continued support!

Join us on June 12 and support the Endowment Funds Committee, which is a community-based organization designed to develop and provide a source of funding for improving the quality of education in our school district. The Endowment Committee offers a scholarship to senior students each year and provides grants to NRCS employees.

Support their mission with a day on the links! Learn more in the below flyer and click here to register!

If your student will be taking the ACT or SAT next year, look into these test prep Bootcamps! They'll take place at the Avon and Lorain Library locations. Register here!

If your student is entering grades 1-4, check out this five week camp offered by LCCC.

Grades 1 & 2, June 16-July 24: Click here

Grades 3 & 4, June 9 - July 24: Click here

Ranger Youth Football Camp | Incoming Students Grades 1-8

June 3 - 5 at Ranger Stadium
9 - 10:30 AM (drop off starts at 8:30 AM)

Register here!

Questions? Email Coach Morgan at bryanmorgan@nrcs.net

Boys Basketball Camp | Incoming Students Grades K-8

June 2 - June 5 at the North Ridgeville Academic Center

Grades K-2: 11 AM to Noon

Grades 3-8: 11 AM to 1 PM

Register here!

Questions? Email Coach Chase at benchase@nrcs.net

Girls Basketball Camp | Incoming Students Grades K-8

June 9 - June 12

Grades K-4: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Grades 5-8: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Register here!
Questions? Email Coach Esser at amyesser@nrcs.net

Volleyball Youth Camp | Incoming Students Grades 4-8

June 23 - June 25 at the North Ridgeville Academic Center

Grades 4-6: 9:00 - 1100 AM

Grades 7-8: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Register here!

Questions? Email Coach Berner at lisaberner@nrcs.net

Our Rangerettes are holding a summer camp on August 18, 19 and 20 for students entering grades 1-7! Click here to learn more and register!

Check out these programs organized by the city. Questions? Email Matt Murphy at mmurphy@nridgeville.org.

Dive into summer fun with the Mills Creek Recreation Summer Swim Team! Open to students of all skill levels, our program focuses on building swimming skills, teamwork, and confidence in a supportive and energetic environment. Practices begin June 3rd, with meets throughout the season, and ending the last weekend of

July with Championships. Sign up now to make a splash this summer!

For more info and to register, visit: our Facebook page at Mills Creek Swim Team or our webpage millscreekmakos.org

For additional questions our team can be reached at millscreekswimteam@gmail.com

Connecting for Kids supports Northeast Ohio families and communities who have concerns about their children. Their free summer programming includes drop-in playgroups, workshops, outings, music therapy, and book clubs! You can learn more in their

summer brochure or by visiting ConnectingForKids.org.