Mustangs in the Middle Newsletter

• March 6 - Mid Year Choir Concert 6:30pm SMS Auditorium
• March 13 - End of the 3rd Quarter
• March 13 - Washington DC Informational Meeting 7pm SMS Auditorium
• March 14 - NO SCHOOL Staff Professional Development Day
• March 26 - State of the Schools 6pm-8pm Strongsville HS
• March 31-April 4 - NO SCHOOL Spring Break

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

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.

Dear SMS Families,

We would like to learn about how you feel about your student's school. Please take a few moments to complete this SMS School Climate Survey to help us. We will use your answers to find ways we can improve our school. You do not have to answer all of the questions. The survey is anonymous - nobody will know that your answers came from you. We appreciate you taking the time to fill this out. The survey will close on March 7.

Additionally, we will be asking students to complete a similar survey to understand how they feel about their school. If you do not want your student to participate, please complete THIS FORM, send it back to school and ask your student to return it to the second floor office.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Gerber at 440-268-5924 or kgerber@scsmustangs.org.

• To ensure the safety and security of all students and to minimize disruptions to the learning environment, our school will not accept deliveries from third-party services such as DoorDash, UberEats, or other food delivery providers during school hours. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in supporting a focused and secure school environment.
• Our 6th grade is scheduled for a field trip to the Cleveland Metropark Zoo on May 9th and are need of chaperones (the zoo is asking for a 1:10 ratio, and we are about 10 short). Please email 6th Grade Principal Mrs. Thomas by March 14 if you would like to assist.

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The first 2025 - 8th grade Washington DC informational meeting will be Thursday, March 13 at 7pm in the Strongsville Middle School Auditorium. A representative from Nowak Tours will be there to present trip information and answer questions. Please spread the word! We hope to see everyone there.

Any questions about the trip, please contact Haley LaBahn or Katie Hullibarger at DC2025trip@gmail.com.

Parents, now is the time to order year books for this school year. The form that gives information to do that is below. The order deadline is April 3, 2025.

We understand that some of our students may be participating in Ramadan fasting. To support these students, we will be providing an alternative space in the Media Center during lunch. This space will offer a comfortable area away from food supervised by school staff.

Students observing Ramadan are welcome to use this space if they prefer not to be around food during meal times. Participation is completely optional. We believe this arrangement will help create an inclusive environment for all our students while respecting religious practices.

Additionally, Strongsville City Schools is pleased to offer take home meals to our students who observe Ramadan. Meals will be provided on school days only from March 1st-March 30th. One breakfast and one lunch per student. Meals must be ordered in advance and picked up by the student observing Ramadan. Meals will be charged according to the student's meal status (Free/ Reduced/ Paid). More information about the meal program can be found by clicking this Link.

Additionally, students who wish to observe their afternoon prayer will be provided with a designated space in the media center to do so from 1:30pm-1:45pm.

If you would like your child to participate in any of these services: media center during lunch, take home meals, or space for prayer please fill out the form below.

Ramadan Form

As always our school values and respects all religions, fostering an inclusive environment where all students feel supported. If any student wishes to practice their faith based requirements during the school day, please reach out to a staff member or school administrator for accomodations.

6th grade newsletter

7th Grade newsletter

8th grade newsletter

Attention SMS Students and Families,

On February 15 12 mathletes participated in the Math Counts Competition at CSU. These students have been working really hard all year engaging with really challenging math problems. Congratulations on an excellent performance by

Aditya R.

Avaneesh V.

Bhakti P.

Bhargava R.

Christopher W.

Danush C.

Harvey L

Ishaan J.

Kaustubh D.

Lucas W.

Nanthini M.

Vihan Y

Mathematicians Contest Club meets every Monday after school in Room 116. New members are always welcome!

On Saturday, February 22nd 22 of our 7th & 8th grade orchestra students competed at Solo & Ensemble contest by performing for a judge and earning a rating.

Students who received a "Superior" (highest) rating

Noah B.

Zach B.

Malachi B.

Lyla G.

Jessie G

Alex G.

Evan H

Jonah J.

Prisha K.

Divij M.

Ilaria M

Evangeline P.,

Charlie R

Vihaan Y.

Students who earned an "Excellent" (2nd highest) rating

Alice B.

Tanya R.

Katerina S.

Adrianna W.

Congratulations to everyone on their tremendous achievement.

The Art Department is excited to share that we submitted THIRTEEN student artworks to the Youth Art Month Exhibition. In the years past, our students have won several art awards! We hope to keep that tradition going this year as well.

The names of the artists include:

Olivia Martens- Grade 8

Charlie Ramage- Grade 8

Victoria Wilkens- Grade 8

Chloe Allender Grade: 8
Ella Hunley Grade: 8
Cora Zavoda Grade: 8

CJ Rowley Grade: 8
Jadyn Javurek Grade: 8
Sophie Batkiewicz Grade: 7

Jayden Papineau Grade: 7
Emma Carvaines Grade: 7
Vincent Ciatti Grade: 7

Annabel Poelking Grade: 6

Best of luck in the competition but you are already a winner in our book for even being chosen to participate.

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 SHS Theatre Department is collaborating with Playhouse Square to sell a block of tickets for the upcoming tour of & Juliet on Sunday March 9, 2025 at 6:30pm. The jukebox musical stars SHS alum, Corey Mach, as Shakespeare.

Funds will go toward the mounting of SHS's spring musical (title to be announced at a later date).

Purchasing for these tickets are currently live and will remain open until 12/13/24.

SHS FUNdraiser prices range from $32.50-$107.50

Regular prices range from $47.20-$145

SHS Theatre Dept. will receive $10 for every ticket sold. All patrons need to do is visit the following website (also featured in the QR Code in the social media post attached):

Https://tickets.playhousesquare.org/g08

There are instructions explaining how to purchase tickets. You must enter the promo code SHSMUSICAL in the purple box on the top left. That will open up the ticket purchase below when the web page refreshes. Then, you may purchase any seat offered on the seating chart. Easy as that!

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

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.