This week kicked off the holiday concert season with our choir concert and then the Hallelujah concert on Thursday. The concerts brought together the different music groups that demonstrates the continued excellence of the arts in Strongsville. Next Thursday, at 6:30pm, the band will have their holiday concert. We hope that you have had the chance to attend one of these wonderful events.

Midterms are coming on Monday 12/16th. The button below has the midterm schedule. On midterm days transportation will run as normal. Students who are done with exams are allowed to leave. If a student can't get leave after their exams they will have to be in the cafeteria until busses leave at their normal time. A parent can come pick up their student at any time.

Lunch will be offered after exams at 11am.

Polaris busses will run as normal per their schedule.

As a reminder the last day for midterms, before break, is on Thursday December 19th. There is no school for high school students on December 20th.

Bill Wingler

Principal: SHS

bwingler@scsmustangs.org

Government EOC exams will be on Wednesday December 11th. Students taking Government will need to arrive at their normal times and have a charged chromebook. Instructions on where to report on Wednesday morning will be given the government students by their classroom teachers.

If you would like to attend a Mustang hockey game free all you have to do is bring canned or boxed goods to this Sunday's game.

Come join Mr. Jenkins' Beginning Drama & Theatre classes as they perform A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play. In the tradition of Reader's Theatre, students will have the scripts in front of them as they tell the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge with some live sound effects. The objective is to capture the art of storytelling through the voice, facial expressions, and gestures in a low-stakes atmosphere.

It is free to the public, but donations will be accepted to support the theatre program and recoup funds used for licensing rights, specialized costumes, props, and sound effects.

1st Period - Monday 12/9

4th Period - Tuesday 12/10

Both performances begin at 7pm in the SHS Auditorium

This past week we had our holiday concerts for both our choir and orchestra. The Hallelujah concert is a community favorite and combines the two.

This upcoming Thursday, at 6:30pm, our band will perform their holiday concert. SHS has amazing music programs that continually amaze. You can check out the concert in the link below.

The SHS Theatre Department is collaborating with Playhouse Square to sell a block of tickets for the upcoming tour of & Juliet on Sunday March 9, 2025 at 6:30pm. The jukebox musical stars SHS alum, Corey Mach, as Shakespeare. This fundraiser will go toward some of the expenses for SHS's spring musical. Purchasing tickets for the show at Playhouse Square is currently live and will remain open until 12/13/24. SHS FUNdraiser prices range from $32.50 - $107.50 and the SHS Theatre Department will receive $10 for every ticket sold. Please visit https://tickets.playhousesquare.org/g08 and follow the instructions on how to purchase tickets. You must enter the promo code SHSMUSICAL in the purple box on the top left. That will open up the ticket purchase below when the web page refreshes. Thank you for your support of the SHS Theatre Department!

The month of December provides so many different opportunities to experience the musical talents of our students at all grade levels. In this week’s episode, we hear from high school students about what it means to perform in their winter concerts. Click HERE to hear more about their passion and excitement in bringing holiday music to our District.

Dine in * Take Out * Drive Through * Delivery

On December 17th from 11am to 8pm!!

Please read the instructions below, so that City Barbeque knows you are with the GroupRaise Meal

for SHS Hockey team, and your group will get 25% of your meal’s price donated back!

Call 4407839105 and mention that you are with SHS Hockey team before placing your order. This

does not include 3rd-party delivery apps.

Visit City Barbecue's online order website. Use the promo code of GIVE and 25% of your meal’s price will be donated back to SHS Hockey team.

Visit the location at 17818 Royalton Rd., Strongsville 44136 and they will take your order from their

storefront for take-out. Mention that you are with SHS Hockey team before placing your order.

Boys lax team still selling Sgt Clean car washes.

You can purchase a platinum car wash ($27) for $15. They are ordered online and a QR code is sent to your phone. Can you please share in newsletter.

https://www.fundraiser.vip/tickets/purchase/2024_SHSBoysLacrosse

The Strongsville Athletic Department is excited to introduce an opportunity for students at SHS. The Inclusive Dance Team will be for students of all abilities and neurotypes who enjoy dancing, music, and expressing themselves through movement. No prior dance experience is necessary. This team will be a wonderful opportunity to dance, try something new, make new friends, experience the joy of dance and music, and have fun! Dance also offers many other benefits including helping to develop skills in the areas of coordination, self-esteem, balance, fitness, following directions, memory, rhythm and musicality, social connection, and teamwork. The Strongsville Athletic Department is pleased to introduce and gain interest for potential students interested in an inclusive dance team for students with and without disabilities to come together and promote school spirit.

Please click HERE and complete the registration form if you are interested in being part of this first ever group of talented students. There will be an informational meeting regarding all the details about this new group at a later date.

‘Running with the Mustangs’ is a new video series to celebrate the “heartbeat of Strongsville City Schools.” This new series highlights students, staff, and programs that make SCS a special and unique place. Click HERE for this week’s episode and learn more about the special “SMS Gives Back” program that has been a part of the holiday season for middle school students and staff for a number of years.

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 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).