Principal's Notes

Welcome back!!!!!

It seems like summer goes by faster every year and then all of a sudden the start of school sneaks up on you. Freshman return on 8/19 and then the whole building returns on 8/20. The return to school is exciting as half of our students are either starting their senior year or coming to high school for the first time.

• I would like to Welcome Mrs. Heather McGrath as our new assistant principal at Strongsville High School. Heather has taught in the district for many years in our science department, recently teaching AP physics with outstanding results. Heather replaces Mr. Sean Collins who has taken a new role in the district supporting both the high and middle schools.

• Please remind your child to check their school email often as there is important information sent regularly.

• I am adding the high school social media feeds in which you can see what is going on in the building this year. At SHS try to provide honest and regular communication about what is going on in the HS. This year I'm starting a HS tik tok so please check it out. As I learn more I'm hoping to have fun with it.

I also encourage you to reach out to me, an assistant principal, athletic director, or counselor if you have any questions or need anything.

Bill Wingler

Principal: SHS

bwingler@scsmustangs.org

440-572-7127

Bill Wingler

Principal

bwingler@scsmustangs.org

440-572-7127

Sean Collins

Associate Principal SMS/SHS

scollins@scsmustangs.org

Susan Harb

Assistant Principal

(Students with last names A-G)

440.846.4088

Eric Kassel

Assistant Principal

(Students with last names H-O)

440.846.4088

Heather McGrath

Assistant Principal

(Students with last names P-Z)

440.846.4088

Mr. Drew Kuzmickas

Special Education Coordinator

440.572.7049

akuzmickas@scsmustangs.org

Denny Ziegler

Athletic Director

440.572.7118

dziegler@scsmustangs.org

Jason Keppler

Assistant Athletic Director

440.268.5506

jkeppler@scsmustangs.org

August 2024

A student must have a parking permit to park on school grounds during school hours. Any cars without school issued parking tags are subject to being towed.

Students interested in applying for a parking permit for the 24-25 school year must:

-use student scsmustangs account to sign in & complete the application form

-upload a copy of your driver's license and a valid insurance card

The following application is open to only incoming JUNIORS & SENIORS:

STUDENT PARKING APPLICATION

*Early bird incentive: the first 50 Juniors that submit a completed application will be issued a permit for Lot A

Summer permit pick up: Students can pick up their parking permit in the Asst. Principal’s office prior to first day of school starting Tuesday August 13th from 11:30am-2:30pm.

Otherwise, students will need to retrieve their permit in the Asst Principal's office on the FIRST day of school.

We will be allowing seniors to paint their own spot this year again. There will be many dates after the first week that students will be able to come and paint them.

Here is the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/teFC2Ctk1RpYoDk89

Complete information will be sent, to those that sign up, before the first day of school and/or once they sign up including what the next steps will be.

Painting of their spots will begin on Saturday August 24th and continue as needed. Seniors may not start painting until their design is approved by Mr. Wingler.

Support one of the best music programs at any high school in Ohio.

Click on the this link: https://simb.membershiptoolkit.com/home

Below is a chart along with the benefits included with each level including tickets to sporting events. If you plan to purchase at the Hall of Fame level, please do so by August 15th so that your Student Shout Out can be included in our Fall Sports Media Guide, all of our members will be listed in the guides as well. To sign up or renew membership, please go to:

https://www.strongsvilleathleticboosters.com/membership/index.php

Our PTA Member Hub Store is back and open for business! It makes joining PTA easy and gives you more choices as to how you would like to support your PTA! Just go to https://strongsvillehspta.memberhub.com/store

Membership costs just $5 for an individual or $10 for a family. As always, parents of seniors must be members by January 31, 2024 for their children to qualify for any PTA Scholarships. If you would prefer to purchase your PTA membership with cash or check, you can print the attached membership form and send it in to the SHS office. Thank you for your continued support SHS!

*** Our September meeting will be 9/14 in the mustang room located above the media center. Everyone is welcome!

At SHS we use a PBIS matrix as a guide for positive behavioral guidelines and support for our students.

STRONG is the guideline for students throughout their day.

Safe

Trust-worthy

Respectful

Own-it

Never Settle

Get Engaged.

These are the actions that we want students to exhibit throughout their day at the high school. We want students to have a shared ownership of the building. The school belongs to all of us and how we treat the building and each other should be owned by everyone in the high school.

Hello New Students and Parents:

Welcome to Strongsville High School! We know that starting at a new school can cause some anxiety and fear. To help with this, we are inviting you to an orientation for new students in Grades 10-12 on Wednesday, August 19th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Upon arrival, you will check in at the Main Office and then be escorted to the Little Theater for refreshments and an introductory meeting.

From there, students will tour the building, practice walking through their schedules, and have a chance to learn more about SHS Clubs and activities. We look forward to meeting you, and hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.

See you soon,

SHS Counseling Department and Administration

Have a great day!

Mrs. Tara Brzuski

Guidance Counselor (Mu-Sc and Strongsville Academy)

Key Club Advisor
Strongsville High School

440-572-7109

All transportation information has been uploaded to PowerSchool. To view this information, you will need to use a web browser like Chrome, Safari, or Edge. Do not use the PowerSchool app. CLICK HERE for a short video tutorial on how to find your student’s transportation information.

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).