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Strongsville Middle School invited leaders in our community to share their stories of success with select students Friday morning.

Mr. Brian Zimmerman, CEO of the Cleveland Metroparks, was our keynote speaker and he delivered a message that supported our Model Mustang and P R I D E competencies. He advocated hard work, setting goals, taking advantage of opportunities to lead and empower others. He spoke about resiliency and overcoming obstacles as well.. He recommended getting involved and being leaders in their schools and community and respecting yourself and others.

The morning was enjoyed by 65 students and 15 community leaders. The following community members shared their time and stories with students, and allowed questions and conversation over breakfast. Thank you to: Dr. Cameron Ryba, Mrs. Jenni Pelko, Assistant Chief, AJ Aljabi, Mrs. Margaret Kilngzing, Dr. Phillip Alfano, Mr. Frank Gati, Mr. Jared Anderson, Mr. Jason Trusnik, Mrs. Joyce Altheron, and Mr. Thomas Mathias.

PTA parents also joined the event and were helpful in setting up and taking down the breakfast. It was wonderful to have them participate and enjoy and we are grateful for their help and contributions.

It was a wonderful morning and we appreciate community members helping motivate and support our students. We are proud of our students who participated; they represented themselves and our school so well.

Luke Huber (6th grade) competed in the national Mathcounts competition in February. The results showed that he placed 54th out of 1,094 students in 6th-8th grade in Ohio, placing him in the top 5% in the state. Great job, Luke! We are so proud of you!

Have your student check their locker, classrooms, and bedrooms for missing library books. Students with overdue books will be receiving bills on April 1 to notify them of the amount they will be charged if the books are not returned by April 8.

We welcome parents and students on March 28th to come and celebrate select students, parents and staff for their accomplishments and participation for Quarter 2 and 3 this school year. Please plan to attend!

Who: The following students/staff are being asked to attend on the 28th:

• Quarter 2 and 3 Academic Success: Any student who received ALL As, or As and Bs, on their Quarter 2 or 3 report card
• SMS Winter Athletes: Basketball, Cheerleading and Wrestling
• SMS Spring Athletes: Track
• Staff Model Mustangs for November, December, January and February
• Select Students and Community Members for Special Awards- A personal letter and email will be shared with these students this week

When: SMS Auditorium: 6th Grade 6p.m. 7th Grade, 7 p.m. and 8th Grade 8 p.m.

HERE is the link to our Daily/Weekly announcement slides!

Strongsville High School is proud to present The Addams Family Musical. Originally slated for a 2020 performance, COVID shut down that production. The staff, cast, and crew are excited to bring these classic characters back to life. Come join Gomez struggle with his keeping a secret from Morticia, Wednesday bringing a "normal" boy and his parents home for dinner, Pugsley and Grandma bonding over potions, Uncle Fester meeting the girl of his dreams, and Lurch...being Lurch.

Performances are Thursday April 7, Friday April 8, and Saturday April 9 at 7pm in SHS's Main Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased with cash at the door or online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5405330. $10 for General Adult admission and $7 for Students/Seniors/SCS Employees.

Congratulations to some of our 8th grade Orchestra students who were accepted into the OMEA District 4 Honors Orchestra. Our students joined elite musicians from 6 other school districts to form the ensemble and had the opportunity to work with esteemed educator and conductor, Dr. Kathleen Horvath from Case Western University.

Pictured left to right: Samyutha Polaconda, Christina Ong, Dr. Horvath, Roni Herron, Justin Olszen, Christopher Fler, and Luke Slonaker.

The high school cheerleaders are hosting a camp for students in grades 1-8 (for the 2022-2023 school year) in August. Attached is the flyer with a QR code for interested family members to sign up

Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program allows qualified students in grades 7-12 to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities for free. College admission requirements apply to all students participating in the CCP program (based on college readiness in one or more subject areas).

Below is a link to the recording of this year's College Credit Plus Meeting. The video provides a lot of important information for students and parents who may be interested in having their child participate in the CCP program for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023. (The slides from the meeting and the Intent to Participate Form are also linked below.) The Intent to Participate Form is due no later than April 1st, 2022 for students who plan to participate in CCP for Summer 2022, Fall 2022,and/or Spring 2023. If you have additional questions after watching the video, please contact your child's school counselor.

CCP Information Night Video Presentation for 2022-2023

CCP 2022-23 Meeting Slides

2022-23 CCP Intent to Participate Form

Looking to add to your Strongsville Mustangs wardrobe and get some updated Mustangs gear? Click HERE to visit our special, limited time Mustangs Team Shop for short-sleeve t-shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and MORE! Personalized merchandise is also available. Hurry - Team Shop closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, 3/27!

Yearbooks for 2021-22 can be purchased online through this link:

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/

Use Code: 14459922

Deadline for orders is Friday, April 1st.

Students can order with $20 to the office or parents/guardians can order online.

Theme- PINK OUT

Drinks and Snacks available

Food and drink donations as well as chaperones will be needed- sign up will be sent out

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rockin-at-sms-tickets-275224773707

Follow SMS on Instagram @ STRONGSVILLEMIDDLESCHOOL or @TheSMSMustangs on Twitter!

Administration:

Mrs. Boytim: jboytim@scsmustangs.org

Mrs. Peters: jpeters@scsmustangs.org

Mrs. Bailey: jbailey@scsmustangs.org

Counselors:

Mrs. Ray (6): eray@scsmustangs.org

Mrs. Gerber (7): kgerber@scsmustangs.org

Mrs. Pietrocini (8): spietrocini@scsmustangs.org

Website: https://www.strongnet.org/Domain/411
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7090
Twitter: @mrsboytim