MUSTANGS ONLINE TEAM SHOP - ORDER NOW THROUGH SUN. 11/19
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 19!
SHS NATIONAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS CHARTER MEMBERS
Congratulations to the 72 charter members of the SHS Chapter of the National Science Honor Society. These students were inducted this week in this new chapter of NSHS. SHS Senior - and chapter President - Maggie Darrah worked to bring this new honor society to the high school. Congratulations to the charter members!
TWO SHS/OSU ALUMNI AND BROTHERS SHARE FAMOUS SCRIPT OHIO EXPERIENCES
Gary (SHS Class of 1975) and Greg (SHS Class of 1984) Viebranz are not only Strongsville High School alumni, but also Ohio State University alumni and share a prestigious experience as former members of the world-famous OSU Marching Band (TBDBITL). Both played tuba and had the honor of dotting the “I” in script Ohio multiple times during their time at OSU. They continue to play in the Cleveland Chapter of The Ohio State University Alumni Band! #foreveramustang
GREATER CLEVELAND CONFERENCE NAMES FALL SPORTS AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the following Strongsville High School teams, student-athletes, and coaches who earned postseason conference awards for their respective fall sports:
Girls Cross Country
Player of the Year: Jenny Guo (Sophomore)
All Conference: Jenny Guo (Sophomore) / Hannah Jicha (Sophomore) / Lindsay Magyar (Freshman)
Football
All Conference: Mike Ison (Senior) / Liam Lally (Senior) / Storm Miller (Sophomore)
Honorable Mention: Jackson Griffin (Junior) / James Swasey (Junior)
Girls Golf
Player of the Year: Natalie Kostalnick (Senior)
All Conference: Natalie Kostalnick (Senior) / Hannah Lee (Junior)
Honorable Mention: Sydney Bass (Junior) / Kendall Grau (Senior)
Boys Golf
Player of the Year: Dean Upholzer (Senior)
All Conference: Vinnie Borros (Senior) / Harrison LaBahn (Junior) / Dean Upholzer (Senior)
Girls Soccer
Conference Champions
Coach of the Year: Chloe Fadenholz (Strongsville)
Player of the Year: Macy Felton (Senior)
All Conference: Macy Felton (Senior) / Gabbie Keefe (Junior) / Abby Kudla (Senior) / Julia Rocky (Senior) / Julia Scally (Junior) / Brynn Severance (Senior)
Honorable Mention: Paige Kudla (Sophomore) / Ava Spisak (Junior)
Boys Soccer
All Conference: Aleks Kolar (Senior) / Stefan Trmcic (Senior)
Honorable Mention: Jake Hajek (Sophomore) / Noah Kravec (Senior)
Girls Tennis
Coach of the Year: Sean Black (Strongsville)
All Conference: Charlotte Grauel (Freshman) - 2nd Singles / Kate Rodusky (Senior) - 3rd Singles
Volleyball
All Conference: Payton Beard (Freshman) / Ella Gregory (Senior)
Honorable Mention: Lucy DeLeon (Senior) / Gianna Grecol (Freshman)
SIMB “BREAKFAST WITH SANTA” EVENT - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
Join Strongsville’s Music Students at the North Pole for Breakfast with Santa!
When: Saturday December 9th (9am – 12pm) Breakfast at 9am, Santa arrives at 10am
Where: Strongsville High School
Tickets: $20 (Includes Breakfast, Pictures with Santa, Crafts, and special performances by SHS Band and Orchestra students
SHS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FINISHES 14TH AT STATE MEET
The Lady Mustangs Cross Country team competed in the OHSAA State Meet earlier this month at Obetz Fortress in Columbus. The Lady Mustangs finished 14th overall and were led by sophomore Jenny Guo with a time of 18:54. Lady Mustangs State Meet competitors also included Hannah Jicha (19:22) / Allie Carey (20:22) / Lindsay Magyar (20:23) / Tina Varis (20:33) / Gianna Pedone (20:41) / Renee Cicco (21:00)
Congratulations Lady Mustang Runners!
JUNIOR DANCE TEAM CAMP
The SHS Dance Team presents the 6th Annual Junior Dance Team Camp on Wednesday, November 22 from 12pm - 3pm at Strongsville High School! The camp is open to dancers in grades K-8 and includes: learning a dance to perform at halftime of an upcoming SHS Varsity Basketball Game (Date TBD), a T-shirt, a snack, and a 3-hour clinic with the SHS Dance Team. Click HERE to register for the Junior Dance Team Clinic and HERE for additional information. Students must register prior to the event.
POLARIS EXPLORER CLUB
Registration for the NEW Polaris Explorer Club is now open! 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to explore Polaris through a series of FUN, hands-on, after-school classes starting this December. All activities will take place at Polaris and feature our AMAZING teachers! Classes include the following: Cleared for Takeoff, Crime Scene Investigators, Glamour Me, Holiday 3D Printing – CAD, Jewelry Junction, Sweet Holiday Kitchen, The Art of Cooking, Tiny House Workshop, and Tool Time
Winter Session:
December 5-6 and December 12-13 (4:30pm - 6:30pm)*
*Optional early drop-off at 4:00 p.m. features BONUS career exploration activities!
$60 fee includes 2 classes and materials
Click HERE to register. Priority registration for Polaris partner school district students (includes Strongsville) is currently happening. Open registration starts November 1st. Note: Some sessions are ACE funding eligible. For additional information, call 440.891.7666 or email DKarberg@polaris.edu.
“HERE COMES THE BUS” APP FOR SCS FAMILIES
"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.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS / STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS NIGHT - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Start Thanksgiving Break with a special Strongsville City Schools Night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavs battle the Miami Heat on Wednesday, November 22 - Tip off is at 7:30pm. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
RIGHT AT SCHOOL - BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR SCS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES
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.
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
Strongsville Community Theatre
Don’t miss the comedy "Every Little Crook and Nanny" this weekend (Nov. 17-19). Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00pm; Sunday performances are at 2:00pm at the Strongsville High School Little Theater - 20025 Lunn Road (enter Door D). Come for an evening of delightful entertainment! All tickets may be purchased at the door. [Adults: $12 / Seniors (55+) and Veterans: $10 / Students (with ID): $5]
Join Strongsville Special Olympics + Volunteers Needed for Basketball Season
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.
Strongsville Special Olympics is seeking volunteers to help with their Basketball Skills Season. Students would supervise athletes as they travel around various stations, operate a skills station, and help encourage our athletes. The only training necessary is to be enthusiastic, have a positive attitude, and bring a smile! Our practices will be at the Strongsville Rec Center at 9 am on Sundays. 12/3, 12/17, 1/7 - 2/18. Please click here to volunteer and contact us at strongsvillespecialolympics@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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.
Pancakes & PJs with Santa
Please consider joining us at First Evangelical Lutheran Church (19419 Royalton Road) for our Pancakes and PJ’s with Santa Event on Friday, December 8th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm. We will have a pancake dinner, hot chocolate bar, a craft, and an opportunity to meet and get a photo with Santa! PLUS a Christmas Movie!
Tickets are as follows: Children 2 and under are $5.00; 3 and up is $15.00 . Everyone attending the event must purchase a ticket. Please click the link to purchase.
Pancakes and PJ's with Santa - First Evangelical Lutheran Church - OH (subsplash.com)
Treehouse Berea Programming
Treehouse Berea is offering many activities and opportunities for students. From Battle Bots to Coding 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
December Holiday Luncheon
"Celebrate the Season" - includes performance by the SHS Women's Chorale
Ehrnfelt Recreation & Senior Center (Event Center), 18100 Royalton Road
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
11:30am – 1:00pm
2023 Chamber Holiday Scholarship Dance
Friday, December 1, 2023
Aviator Event Center & Pub, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH. 44135
Strongsville Library
Please note the following November 2023 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.
**The Library and Administrative Offices will close at 5:30 on Wednesday, November 22nd and will remain closed on Thursday, November 23rd all day in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Friday, November 24th at 9:00 a.m.
CCPL Fall 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 Fall Program information here: https://www.pressreader.com/document/4050
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 for the Fall. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No registration.
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.
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Orientation with Green Screen Basics on Monday, November 20th / 7:00 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 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.
Teen Sewing Night. Teens in Grades 6 – 12. Tuesday, November 21st / 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. FOR TEENS…Come in for a sewing night! Beginners welcome! This sewing class will review the basic parts of the sewing machine, basic sewing techniques, and allow teens to make a sleeping mask to take home!
Blood Drive. Friday, November 24th / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 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).
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, November 27th / 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 always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
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
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