Mustangs in the Middle Newsletter

• State Testing Dates:
• April 15 & 16 - ELA Tests for 6th, 7th, 8th Grades
• May 1 - Science Test for 8th Grade
• May 5 & 6 - Math Test for 6th, 7th, 8th Grades

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.

6th grade newsletter

7th Grade newsletter

8th grade newsletter

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

Congratulations to Isaac Anderson, Kaustubh Devarakonda, Maxwell Kravtsov, Lana Matic, Holly Mazzella, and Jacob Meland. These swimmers represented SwimUnited in the NCSA Age Group Junior National Swim Meet held in Orlando, Florida, and competed among some of the most elite swimmers from the Midwest and East Coast.

The Strongsville City Schools Orchestra Directors are excited to announce another amazing performance experience for our string orchestra program on Saturday, April 12. Electrify Your Symphony (EYS) is a music education phenomenon that FIRES UP students, teachers, and local communities by injecting a high voltage dose of energy and much-needed funding into a school’s music education program. This intensive experience boosts student self-esteem and motivation, increases school-wide, family and community engagement, and helps raise money for participating schools. Created by international recording artist, electric violinist, and music education advocate Mark Wood, EYS accomplishes this by having a team of teaching artists work with music students to put on real life, real world rock concert, with ticket sales directly benefiting the participating music departments. Tell your neighbors, family and friends about this awesome event being held in our Strongsville High School Auditorium on Saturday, April 12, with performances at 3:00pm & 7:00pm!

Click HERE to purchase tickets for the 3:00pm show (doors open at 2:30pm) featuring SMS 6th Grade Orchestra (2nd Period), SMS 7th Grade Orchestra, and SMS 8th Grade Orchestra

Click HERE to purchase tickets for the 7:00pm show (doors open at 6:30pm) featuring SMS 6th Grade Orchestra (10th Period), SHS String Orchestra, and SHS Freshman Orchestras (combined)

The SMS band program is raising money to fund everyday expenses needed to run the

program. These things include but aren’t limited to maintaining and purchasing school owned

equipment and supplies, sheet music, and other items used throughout the year. This is an

online only fundraiser meaning all sales are completed online. The brochures include delicious

items, but anything on the website is available for purchase. Items sold will be delivered to the

school on or around April 21st (no shipping charge), but items can be shipped directly to homes with an additional shipping cost.

Please help us to raise money for our SMS Band Students! Click the PDF below to scan the QR code to access the sale.

SMS Mathemagicians competed in the GCCTM Math Contest held at Midview Middle School on March 8th. 24 SMS students collaborated in teams of three competing in 4 different events. Out of the 50 teams competing, 5 of the 8 SMS teams scored top medals and 3 teams scored with high honors. All 8 SMS teams had perfect scores in the mental math round. Congratulations to all of these hard-working mathletes!

If you are interested in going to the Ice Skating Party please see the attachment below.

The week of April 21-25th we’re celebrating Start With Hello, a special time to focus on kindness, connection, and building a welcoming school community! Each day, students will have simple ways to practice including others, making new friends, and spreading positivity. We encourage families/guardians to talk with their students about small ways to make a big difference—like saying hello, inviting someone new to join in, or offering a kind word. Let’s make our school a place where everyone feels seen and valued!

When: Friday May 8

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Where: BAM Arena

Click on the attachment below for more information.

What a fantastic opportunity.

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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

Please click on the flyer below for more information.

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.