Mustangs in the Middle Newsletter

• State Testing Dates:
• May 1 - Science Test for 8th Grade
• May 5 & 6 - Math Test for 6th, 7th, 8th Grades

Next week May 5-May 9 is Teacher Appreciation Week. The PTA is helping sponsor events and treats all week, but we need your help to make the week special and to give our teachers the appreciation they deserve. Please see the flyer and or QR code below to see how you can help. Thank you again for your support!

8th Grade Families, please click HERE for more information.

With the weather turning warmer over the next few months I want to highlight a few areas of our dress code that are most affected with the spring time weather:

• Shoes, not slippers, should be worn at all times.

• Clothing with plunging necklines or that exposes bare midriffs is not acceptable attire.

• All shirts need to be covering up the shoulder; cut-off T-shirts, halter-tops, spaghetti strap tops, vests without shirts, pajamas and sleepwear, shall not be considered appropriate school apparel.

• The lengths of shorts and skirts are suggested to be mid thigh or fingertip length. Clothing that is too exposing will be under administrative discretion.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We wanted to make you aware of an issue we’ve been seeing recently. Several squirt guns—some altered with permanent marker and all used to spray other students—have been confiscated at school.

Please remember that no type of toy weapon, including squirt guns, is permitted on school grounds. This policy is in place to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.

We kindly ask that you remind your student to leave squirt guns and similar items at home. Thank you for your support in keeping our school community safe and focused on learning.

6th grade newsletter

7th Grade newsletter

8th grade newsletter

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Food Service Department would like you to take a minute to take their survey so that they can receive important feedback. Click here for the survey and thank you for our time.

Food Department

Polaris - Camp Discovery
Each summer, Camp Discovery gives students entering the 6th, 7th and 8th grades a chance to experience what Polaris is all about in a fun, hands-on environment. This year, classes will run June 9-12 from 9:00 to 2:30 p.m. at a cost of $150 per student, including all supplies AND lunch each day. Plus, every camper gets a FREE t-shirt! Popular classes fill up FAST so interested students are encouraged to enroll ASAP.

Find additional information and registration HERE.

Generative AI Summer 2025 Initiative by Stanford Mentors (non-SCS program)
Inspirit AI is a 25-hour summer program mentored by Ivy League graduates that introduces students in grades 6 to 12 to fundamental AI tools to create impactful projects such as AI-powered mental health assistants, intelligent disaster-monitoring systems, among others.You can find more information here.

Attached are the SMS Programs of Study for the 2025-2026 School Year along with information about Honors/Advanced Classes.

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Attention 7th grade families:

Registration for the 2025 8th Grade Washington DC Trip is open. Attached is the registration packet. Please follow all the steps in the Registration Protocol. You will need to make a gmail account because we will only communicate through that email and Google Classroom. If you have any questions, please reach out Haley LaBahn or Katie Hullibarger at DC2025trip@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Haley and Katie

Who: For boys in grades 5th ,6th, 7th and 8th grades - will cap the number at 30 golfers. This is for

Strongsville City School students’ who may have a desire to play for the high school team and play in junior golf tournaments over the summer.

What: The Golf Camp is designed to develop the proper techniques in the golf swing as well as develop the skills for the short game and putting.

When: Wednesday’s April 30, May 7,14,21 from 6:00 -7:15 pm and Sunday’s April 27, May 4, skip May 11, May 18 from 5:00-6:15 pm. We will also meet on Monday May 19th from 5:00 - 7:00 so the players can play some holes- schedule is subject to change due to weather or conflicts with the country club. I will let you know as soon as possible if this occurs.

Where: Columbia Hills CC, 16200 E River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028. This is a country club so please wear proper golf attire (collared shirt and no jeans) and have your own clubs.

Cost: The cost will be $90. Please make checks payable to the Strongsville Athletic Boosters.

Camp Coaching Staff:

Directors: Coach Steve King, Head Boys Golf Coach

Coach Joe Yuska, JV Boys Golf Coach

Assistants: Strongsville High School Varsity Golf Players

Please feel free to email me at sking@scsmustangs.org or call/text me at (330) 241-0415

Steve King

Head Golf Coach

Join Strongsville High School Golf Team coaches and varsity golf players at the Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp! The camp is open to girls in 4th - 8th grades and focuses on developing the proper techniques in the golf swing, as well as improving skills for the short game and putting. The camp fee is $125 and will be held once a week in April and May from 6pm - 7pm at Valleaire Golf Club (6969 Boston Rd. / Hinckley). The Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp is open to golfers at any skill level. Click HERE for additional information and click HERE to register.

The Cleveland Clinic's Center for Nursing Career Exploration is proud to present the Launchpad to Nursing Boot Camp!

Is your child interested in becoming a nurse?

The Launchpad to Nursing Boot Camp offers students an opportunity to explore nursing through informative, immersive learning experiences. The boot camp includes hands-on nursing simulation, interactive skills sessions, engaging group activities, and collaborative learning opportunities!

REQUIREMENTS

» Be in 6th grade (or a higher grade) by the start of the upcoming academic school year

» Be interested in a nursing career

Check out our boot camp offerings by visiting our website:

Launchpad to Nursing Boot Camp Website

Registration

To sign up to attend one of our sessions click on the link below.

Launchpad to Nursing Boot Camp Registration

We are coming to a location near you. Share with family and friends.

For questions, please contact nursingexploration@ccf.org

Thank you,

Center for Nursing Career Exploration Team

As part of the District's Strategic Plan, SCS Treasurer George Anagnostou has been releasing monthly Financial Fast Facts.

Click HERE to view this month’s Financial Fast Facts video, explaining the Residential Effective Tax Rate and how Strongsville compares to nearby cities.

School Counselors

• Mrs. Marozsan-6th grade

• Mr. Greer- 7th grade

• Mrs. Pietrocini- 8th Grade

School Information

Main Office: 440-572-7090

• Building Secretary: Mrs. Hallie Malloy
• 6th Grade Principal: Mrs. Tera Thomas
• 7th Grade Principal: Mr. Chris Howell
• 8th Grade Principal: Mr. Bryan Szczepanski
• Strongsville Middle School Principal: Mr. John Telloni

Student Attendance: 440-572-7090 option 2

• Mrs. Debra Cook

Parents/students have access to our anonymous reporting system. CLICK HERE to access. The more information shared when reporting, the better chance we have to investigate and support.