Mustangs in the Middle Newletter
November 3, 2025
Important Dates to Remember
November 3 & 4 - NO SCHOOL
November 11 - Veterans Day Parade 9am at SMS
November 26-28 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
Grade Level Newsletter
Veterans Day Parade
IAAT (Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test) Information
SMS teachers are currently recommending students to take the Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test to help determine the most appropriate middle school math placement and assess readiness for the rigor of an Honors math class. Parents also have the option to request that their student take this test.
If your student is not currently enrolled in an Honors or advanced 6th- or 7th-grade math class and you would like them to be considered for an accelerated math course, please complete this form. Students listed on this form will have the opportunity to take the test to determine eligibility for this pathway. The test will be administered in mid-January. Please submit your request by January 5, 2025, 4pm.
Drama Club Auditions
SMS Boys and Girls Basketball Tryout Information
Below are the tryout dates for Strongsville Middle School Boys Basketball:
- 7th Grade: November 3rd - 3:30-5:00 pm
- 7th Grade: November 4th - 3:00-4:30 pm
- 7th Grade: November 5th - 4:30-6:00 pm
- 8th Grade: November 4th - 4:30-6:00 pm
- 8th Grade: November 5th - 4:30-6:00 pm
- 8th Grade: November 6th - 3:00-4:30 pm
Ski Club 2025-2026 Information
Attention Parents: SMS SkiClub is around the corner and we are super excited to have this opportunity available for our students again this season! We have information packets available for pick up in Mrs. Pietrocini & Mrs. Scotts rooms as well as the main office. The information about SkiClub and steps to register as well as the SMS Permission slip, Emergency Medical Form as well as Equipment Rental Liability form for BMBW are also included in that packet. Completed forms are due back to us by December 5th.
Those forms can also be found by joining the SKI CLUB GOOGLE CLASSROOM using
Code: ixlhavxl
Registration and payment to SLOPE DAYS BMBW is handled directly on their website.
BUS TRANSPORTATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST PAID 53 PARTICIPANTS- If you need transportation using our chartered bus to BMBW from SMS each week you MUST get that PAYMENT IN ASAP to secure your spot- even if you are still working on completing the online BMBW payment or other paperwork. Since we have limited spots, once the bus is full with the first paid 53 students- parents will have to transport their children if they wish to participate.
Completing the BMBW online payment DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A SPOT ON OUR CHARTERED BUS- You have to pay us ASAP and secure that spot so we know you are participating.
We are excited to see the kids having fun outside of our day to day! Please reach out if you have any additional questions. Thank you !
Study Skills Workshop
Dominick Galarza Memorial Scholarship
Explorer Club
Polaris is excited to announce that Explorer Club is back again for our local 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! The winter session runs December 9 and 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Polaris Career Center.
Registration for the December session is opened and we expect enrollments to roll in! See the attached mailer or https://www.polaris.edu/page/polaris-explorer-club for details.
Below is a list of the Explorer Club class offerings. Look at all the fun, hands-on career exploration activities the students will enjoy!
Class Offerings:
Anatomy Detectives
Build-a-Business
CAD Creators: 3D-Printing & Design
Code & Roll
Derby Dash Race & Build
Design & Press - Custom Creations
Mini Movie Makers
Pencils to Pixels
Rescue 911
Sweet Holiday Kitchen
The Art of Cooking
The Sign Lab
Tool Time
Who Dunnit?
Visit our website for course descriptions and to register today! Feel free to connect with me if there are questions about Explorer Club!
Courtney Wenzel
Polaris Career Center - Career Strategist
p: 440-891-7604
Jr. Dance Camp & Showcase
The SHS Dance Team presents the 8th Annual Junior Dance Team Camp on Saturday, November 22 from 3pm-5pm at Strongsville High School! The camp is open to dancers in grades PK-8 with unique camp experiences for various ages/levels including: a “Princess Dance Party” for grades PK-K, a Beginner “Mini Mustangs” level for grades 1-3, an Intermediate “Junior Mustangs” level for grades 4 & 5, and an Advanced “Elite Mustangs” level for grades 6-8. The camp includes: learning dance skills and a performance dance from the SHS Dance Team, a T-shirt, a special gift, and a Showcase for friends & family beginning at 5pm that day. Click HERE to register for the Junior Dance Team Camp and HERE for additional information. Students must register prior to the event (register by 11/14 to guarantee a T-shirt).
Holiday Craft Fair
Yearbook Order Form
It's the perfect time to order your yearbook! Please note that this year's deadline is final to ensure the yearbooks arrive in time for students to sign each other's copies. You can find all the ordering details on the flyer below, and the form provided contains everything you need to complete your order. Don't miss out!
Office Availability
Building is Open 7:30-3:30 Monday-Friday when school is in session.
School Information
School Counselors
Mrs. Pietrocini -6th grade
Mrs. Marozsan - 7th grade
Mr. Greer - 8th Grade
School Information
Main Office: 440-572-7090
Building Secretary: Mrs. Hallie Malloy
School Attendance: 440-572-7090 Option 2
Attendance Clerk: Mrs. Lynn Haddad
Administration
SMS Principal: Mr. John Telloni
6th Grade Principal: Mrs. Tera Thomas
7th Grade Principal: Mr. Chris Howell
8th Grade Principal: Mr. Bryan Szczepanski
SCS Anonymous Reporting System
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.
