DID YOU KNOW?
AP Environmental Science is a course currently offered at Strongsville High School. Mrs. Maher's students are learning to have a "global" perspective, one of the competencies of our District's 'Model Mustang.'
Mrs. Maher says, "AP Environmental Science has given my students the opportunity to understand the global impact of local and regional human activities. I think the most impactful thing my students take away from this class is an awareness of the interrelationships among the natural world, our place in it, and the opportunity to make sustainable choices."
Check out this "60 Seconds with the Superintendent" episode from earlier this year about the impact Mrs. Maher's AP Environmental Science class is having on her students. #WeAreStrongsville #TheModelMustang
60 Seconds with the Superintendent
At Strongsville Middle School, Ms. Ruman’s current 6th grade class is developing orientation camp opportunities for next year’s class of 6th graders. Their project includes everything from creating promotional flyers to developing camp “cheers” to creating camp t-shirts in Makerspace. Click HERE for this week’s episode to learn more about how Ms. Ruman is using this project based learning assignment to promote inclusivity at SMS.
SMS ART STUDENTS SHINE IN LOCAL COMPETITION
This past March was Youth Art Month. Strongsville Middle School’s Art Department selected 12 talented students to showcase their artwork in the 2022 Northeast Ohio Art Education Association Youth Art Month (YAM) Regional Exhibition. Artwork from K-12 students across Northeast Ohio were included in the show.
8th grader, Emily Zozulya was awarded 1st place in the middle school category for her painting of “Tart the Cat!”
Here is a link to the presentation of all artworks selected for the Art Show. Congratulations to all of the students from Strongsville Middle School who submitted artwork: Emily Zozulya, Sophia Pasko, Grace Arold, Jackson Watkins, Jenny Guo, Charvi Shah, Joshua Hooks, Izabella Flach, Ryley Hansen, Peyton Stanowick, Pujya Akkineni and Peyton Lynch.
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MS. NICOLE MORRIS, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AT WHITNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Nicole Morris is finishing her 1st year of teaching in our District. Ms. Morris is a kindergarten teacher at Whitney Elementary. She earned her undergraduate degree from John Carroll University. Ms. Morris is also the 8th grade volleyball coach at Strongsville Middle School.
“Kindergarten is such a special time in a child’s life and I feel so lucky that I am the person that gets to spend every day with my students. It is so much fun to see the growth my students undergo from the beginning of the year, to the end of the year. They have such a strong love of learning, and their little minds amaze me every single day. There are too many things I love about working with my students, but one of my favorites is the “aha moments.” It is when a student realizes they can read, and their face lights up with excitement. They smile from ear to ear and beam with pride. Also, the close relationships that I build with my students are absolutely priceless. We share so many laughs and memories together. We truly become a classroom family that trusts and cares about one another,” sais Ms. Morris.
“I could not ask for a better place to be than Whitney. Being my first year in the district, everyone has been so kind, helpful, and welcoming. Every day I have the opportunity to work with dedicated teachers who always put their students first. Not a day goes by that I do not see a teacher go above and beyond for their students. I love collaborating with my Kindergarten team, who have become my second family. We are always there to support each other, and work through anything that comes our way together.”
Thank you Ms. Morris for helping the students at Whitney build a strong foundation as they begin their educational journey at Strongsville City Schools! #WeAreStrongsville
3=FREE FOR LUNCHES THROUGHOUT OUR DISTRICT
Did you know that students who pack their lunch can still receive FREE food items at school? Even if you are sending your student to school with food from home, they are still able to receive a fruit, vegetable, and milk for FREE! It's convenient and saves money for families - just pack the main item for lunch and let SCS Food Services take care of the rest!
MUSTANGS CHEER CAMP
SHS Cheer is excited to announce Mustangs Cheer Camp for students in grades 1st-8th. Join the high school cheerleaders for a day of learning new chants, cheers, jumps. Cheer camp attendees will get to cheer with SHS cheerleaders at the first Varsity Football home game on August 19th. Scan the QR code on this flyer for more camp details. If you have questions please email Coach Orlosky at jorlosky@scsmustangs.org.
“ROCKIN’ ON SMS FIELD” DANCE (FRI. 5/27)
The last “Rockin’ at SMS” dance of the school year will take place on the SMS Football Field from 6:00pm - 8:30pm on Friday, May 27th. The theme of the dance is “Wear your favorite sports jersey or T-shirt.” This dance is open to any 5th-8th grade student that lives in Strongsville. Students should enter and exit by the bleachers. Some rules for this dance: no backpacks, no heels of any kinds/flats or tennis shoes ONLY, no gum. There will be concessions available. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online. There will also be a minimal amount of tickets available at the door.
Click HERE to purchase advance tickets online. Click HERE to sign up for parent volunteer opportunities.
CAMP DISCOVERY AT POLARIS
Polaris Career Center is hosting its very own summer camp - Camp Discovery! The fun-filled learning camp runs June 13-16. Camp Discovery is open to students entering 6th-8th grades and live in one of the Polaris partner school district communities. Click HERE to register or click HERE for the event flyer.
DARE DANCE FOR 7TH-8TH GRADE STUDENTS (FRI. 5/13)
The annual DARE Dance for 7th & 8th grade Strongsville students will be held at Michaud’s Event Center (16808 Pearl Rd.) on Friday, May 13 from 6pm-9pm. Bring a box of Macaroni & Cheese and be entered into a Grand Prize raffle drawing! To purchase tickets and sign up for parent volunteer opportunities, click HERE.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE STRONGSVILLE TRACK CLUB
Interested in a Summer Running Experience? Join the Strongsville Track Club. Registration is open NOW - click HERE for more information. Running begins on May 17th!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION (2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR)
Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) requests for the 2022-23 school year are currently being accepted online. Parents interested in FDK should complete this request form. Please click HERE for complete information on kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year.
STRONGSVILLE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS ANNUAL GOLF OUTING - FRI. 7/1
“Tee it up” at the annual Athletic Boosters Golf Outing on Friday, July 1 at Bunker Hill Golf Course. The outing includes 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the course, prizes, raffles, and MORE. Register your foursome at birdease.com/sab2022. Click HERE for the event flyer.
CLASS OF 2022 / SENIOR YARD BANNERS
Celebrate your senior with a graduation yard banner! The 5 ft. x 2.5 ft. banners come in three different designs and are perfect for celebrating members of the Class of 2022. Order yours today - click HERE for additional details. Proceeds benefit Strongsville Lacrosse.
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 Rotary KidsFest & Duck Race (Sat. 6/4)
Make plans to enjoy this year’s KidsFest and Duck Race, presented by the Strongsville Rotary, on Saturday, June 4 from 11am - 3pm at the Cleveland Metroparks Chalet. Enjoy pony rides, inflatables, face painting, food, and much more! Duck race begins at 2pm. Visit strongsvilleduckrace.com for additional details or click HERE for the event flyer.
Strongsville City Jazz Swing Band Concert (Wed. 5/11)
On Wednesday, May 11 Jazz Saxophonist, Steve Kortyka will appear in concert with the Strongsville High School Jazz Ensemble and the Strongsville City Jazz Swing Band at Strongsville High School at 7:00pm. The concert is FREE and open to the public. Steve, originally from Middleburg Hts., performs regularly in New York City with the Brian Newman Quartet and with Lady Gaga. He was most recently seen with her on the Tony Bennett Special and the Grammy Awards.
"Crossroads of the Nation: Strongsville's Development Boom from Horses to Highways"
Join the Strongsville Historical Society and history student, Jamie Miles, for a special presentation on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 7:00pm at the Strongsville Old Town Hall (18825 Royalton Rd.). Strongsville is widely known for its identity as a bustling, business-centric community. Today, only small pockets of evidence survive showing its origins as the small farming township that it remained into the mid-20th century. Ever wonder how this rapid transformation took place? This presentation will explore the impact that advances in transportation have had on the city, its landscape, and its built environment. This is a free program open to the public. The Strongsville Historical Society and Historic Village invites you to become a member by calling 440-572-0057. Family, corporate, student, senior and individual memberships are available. Please learn more about the Strongsville Historical Society by going to www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org.
Attention cheerleaders, dancers, and gymnasts - Looking for SFL Cheer Captains!
The Strongsville Football League is hiring cheer captains for the 2022 football season. We are looking for high school cheerleaders, dancers, or gymnasts with cheer experience to teach cheerleading to kids in grades K through 6. This is not just a part-time seasonal job but it is an excellent opportunity to build leadership skills which are necessary to gain acceptance into many honor societies and colleges. And, for those who may be considering a future career working with children, this is a great way to test the waters. The captains will create and teach cheers, chants, a dance; attend practices and games, and create an inclusive environment of fun for ALL! Captains will now earn $10 per hour, and those who apply by May 15th and are selected for the 2022 season, will receive a special bonus gift in their first paycheck! Interviews will begin in June. Click HERE for the flyer with more information! Applications can be found at: http://www.strongsvillefootballleague.com or click HERE. Applications should be returned via email to SFLcheer411@gmail.com
Strongsville Football League Registration
Register now for the upcoming season of the Strongsville Football League. Cheerleading, flag, padded flag, and tackle teams for Grades 1-8 will be competing in the fall. Register at www.strongsvillefootballleague.com or click HERE for the flyer with additional information.
Strongsville Swim League
Splash, dive, and jump into fun this summer - join the Strongsville Swim League! The season runs May 31 - July 16. Swimmers must be registered by Friday, May 13. Visit the Strongsville Swim League website for contact information about your neighborhood swim team or the Rec Center team. Click HERE for additional information.
Baldwin Wallace Summer Arts Programs
Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School invites youth to campus during the summer for focused music study and immersive dance training. Through the camps and college prep programs, students experience hands-on instruction from BW Conservatory and guest faculty, make new friends along the way, and experience the beauty of BW’s campus. If you have any questions about the summer offerings, please contact Julia Morreale at 440-826-2448, or click HERE for additional information.
Baldwin Wallace Youth Adventure Camp
Registration is now open for Baldwin Wallace’s Youth Adventure Sport Camp where campers will Learn, Explore and Play on campus! The full-day camp will take place July 18-21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for campers in 3rd through 8th grade. Each day will be filled with activities ranging from kayaking and paddle boarding, to hiking, survival skills, archery, team games, racquetball, badminton, birdie golf, ultimate Frisbee, swimming, skills drills, disc golf, slacklining, yoga and more! Click HERE for additional information.
GOH Run Kids Summer Camps
GOH Run is a nonprofit created to support running in our community, Don’t miss the summer running camps offered which help build character, confidence, wellness, and encourage fun opportunities for fitness. Click HERE for additional information and to register.
Arts in Strongsville ‘Spring Fling’ Fundraiser
The inaugural Arts in Strongsville ‘Spring Fling’ fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 14th at Harvest Saloon from 5pm – 8pm. Join us for an evening of food, drinks, friends, and fun! All proceeds will help Arts in Strongsville continue supporting Strongsville residents with scholarships to graduating high school seniors, our annual Spring Chalk Walk planned for May 21st, and the exciting Day at The Chalet event scheduled for September 18th. Mark your calendars now for these great events. Tickets are $30 each and include food, bottled beer, wine, and mixed drinks. We'll also have side boards, 50/50 raffle, and raffle baskets. For tickets, call Cindy at 216-973-1488 or 440-572-1291. Click HERE for the event flyer.
Arts in Strongsville “Chalk Walk” (Sat. 5/21)
Calling all artists! The 10th annual Arts in Strongsville “Chalk Walk” will be held on Saturday, May 21 from 10am-2pm on the Strongsville Commons (Corner of Routes 42 & 82). Cash prizes will be awarded for several age categories. Click HERE for the registration form - deadline to register is Wednesday, May 11.
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 to see additional details.
May Scholarship Luncheon
Recognition of Chamber Scholarship Winners and Students Entering the Military
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 11:30am - 1:00pm
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2022
Business After Hours at SouthPark Mall
Live 360 Degree Studio / 500 SouthPark Center
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
5:30pm - 7:30pm
June Business Luncheon
Strongsville Economic Development Update
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 11:30am - 1:00pm
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center, 18100 Royalton Road
Mark Your Calendar:
Strongsville 80th Annual Homecoming Festival
Wednesday, July 13th - Saturday, July 16th, 2022
Strongsville Commons
Sponsorship Opportunities & 50/50 Raffle Tickets available at the Chamber Office
Homecoming Festival Fireworks Display
Saturday, July 16th at Dusk
Viewable from the Strongsville Commons
54th Annual Chamber Golf Outing
Friday, August 26, 2022
Shale Creek Golf Course
Strongsville Library
* Please note the following May 2022 events being held on ZOOM virtually and presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration and an email address are required for all events for us to send you the Zoom invitation. 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.
**All Branches and Administrative offices of Cuyahoga County Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th for the Memorial Day Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 31st at 9:00 a.m.
English as a Second Language. IN PERSON Thursdays & Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Aspire Greater Cleveland is once again teaching IN-PERSON classes to help non-native speakers learn English and validate their skills. Students must attend an ESOL/Citizenship orientation session before beginning ESOL or citizenship classes. If you are interested in attending these ESOL classes, please call Aspire at 833.277.4732 to register.
Computer Classes Cuyahoga County Public Library offers computer classes for beginners to advanced. Classes are currently being held in-person as well as some VIRTUALLY which requires a web browser and an internet connection. There is no additional software to download. Google Chrome is the recommended browser. A valid email address is required for registration. Registrants will receive an email with a link to join the class at least an hour before the start time. Registration opens 30 days before the start of the class and closes prior to the start of the class. To see a full class list, descriptions, and to register, please visit
https://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Computer-Classes/2021-Virtual-and-In-Person-classes.aspx
Strongsville Branch IN-PERSON classes:
Wednesday, May 11th / 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Excel 1.
Thursday, May 19th / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Excel 1.
Saturday, May 21st / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Windows 10.
IN-PERSON Storytimes. Strongsville Branch Library has resumed some Spring storytimes in-person. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Group is small and registration is required. Please register each child separately. Only the participating child and one caregiver will be admitted to the program (no siblings, please), due to social distancing space requirements. In-person programs may be held over Zoom if required by CDC and CCPL guidelines. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture this program’s effectiveness. Learn more about parent options at www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options. To check for in-person storytime availability, please check our schedule online or call (440) 238-5530.
Zoom Virtual Preschool Storytime. Age 3-5. Tuesday, May 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Zoom Virtual Family Storytime. Thursday, May 12th, 19th, and 26th from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. You must register online to receive the Zoom link.
Studio Orientation. Saturday, May 14th from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. / VIRTUAL or Monday, May 16th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. / IN-PERSON. 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 or in-person sessions.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, May 18th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON. Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Strongsville Branch Library. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Anxious People by Frederick Backman. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.
Stomp, Chomp, & Roar. Ages 3 - 5. Saturday, May 21st / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. IN PERSON. Come explore DINOSAURS! Stories, center-based hands-on activities, and a craft will be presented. WARNING! You will get messy!
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, May 23rd / 2:30 p.m. IN PERSON. The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be Finding Dorothy: a Novel by Elizabeth Letts. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
Sewing Basics for Teens and Tweens. Grades 5 – 12. Monday, May 23rd / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. IN-PERSON. Learn basic sewing skills and make your own sunglasses case. Participants will learn to identify machine components, thread a needle and will have the opportunity to experiment with different stitch styles. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program's effectiveness. More information can be found at www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options. All participants must complete a Release & Hold Harmless form. Registration is required and will open one month before the program date.
Women in Jazz with Hip to That. Tuesday, May 24th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON. Join the Hip to That trio for an immersive concert experience featuring jazz music performed and/or written by women. The band will not only perform the music but discuss the impact these women made on the genre and characteristics of their performances and work. Space is limited to allow for social distancing. Registration is required.
Blood Drive. Thursday, May 26th / 1:00 – 7:00 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).
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
Facebook: facebook.com/strongsvillecs
Twitter: @strongsvillecs