Mustang Moments

• Important Dates to Remember

• 60 Seconds with the Superintendent

• Financial Fast Facts Video + Survey

• SMS Students Learn “Sweet” Math Lessons

• Families Enjoy “Literacy on the Lawn” at Surrarrer Elementary

• Mustang Spotlight - ‘Miss Ally’ - Intervention Specialist at Early Learning Preschool

• Homecoming Parade - Thu. 9/18 at 6:30pm

• SHS Students Selected as Polaris Ambassadors

• SMS Club Golf Team Makes Its Debut

• Save the Date for This Year’s SCS “Greet & Treat” - Thu. 10/30

• SHS Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet - Sat. 10/18 at 5:00pm

• SCS Featured Job Postings - Join Our Team!

• #FOREVERAMUSTANG - Alumni Spotlight Videos

• Right at School

• Stay Safe. Speak Up!

• Community Events

As part of our District's Strategic Plan, SCS Treasurer George Anagnostou has created a monthly “Financial Fast Facts” series. Click HERE to view this month’s Financial Fast Facts video, detailing revenues and expenses as they relate to our five year forecast.

Is there a topic about our District’s finances that you’d like more information about? Would you like to have a specific question answered about finances for Strongsville City Schools? We’d like to hear from you - and will include answers to submitted questions and focus on topics you’d like to know more about in upcoming Financial Fast Facts videos. Click HERE to provide feedback and questions through a brief Google Form survey.

Danny Kelly (Boys Basketball) - SHS Class of 2007
Brad Samelko (Boys Soccer) - SHS Class of 2000

Tobey Cook (SHS Boys Soccer Coach)

2002 Girls Soccer State Championship Team
Patricia Boros - SHS Athletic Wall of Fame Inductee

Friday Fun Nights - TONIGHT (September 12 / 7-9pm
SUM1Youth presents Friday Fun Nights at the Strongsville United Methodist Church (13500 Royalton Rd.) on Friday, September 12th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. All youth in grades 6th-12th are invited for games, food, and fun! Click HERE for the event flyer. Questions? Email leanne.gruss@strongsvilleumc.org

The Karen Wellington Foundation Hosts Inaugural FUN Run (Sunday, 9/14)
The Cleveland chapter of The Karen Wellington Foundation, an organization whose mission is to put FUN on the calendars of women and families living with breast cancer, is hosting their 1st Annual 5k FUN Run (Walk) in the Bonnie Park area of the Strongsville Metroparks on Sunday, September 14th. Registration begins at 8:30am and the race starts promptly at 10:00am. You don’t need to be a runner or a breast cancer survivor, just come for the FUN! Click HERE for additional event information.

Youth Fun Run - Saturday, September 20

For those with younger athletes looking for a fun cross-country event, make plans to attend the Strongsville Invitational on September 20th at Strongsville High School, where the “GohRun Stallion Stampede” will also take place. There will be two races: Younger runners (Grades K-2) start at 11:25am on an 800 meters course. Older runners (Grades 3-6) race on a one mile course at 11:50am. Sign up for the Stampede HERE.

Strongsville City Council Presents the 42nd Annual “Breakfast on the Bridge” - Sunday, September 21

Don’t miss the annual “Breakfast on the Bridge” - presented by Strongsville City Council - on Sunday, September 21 from 7:30am - Noon at the Walter F. Ehrnfelt Covered Bridge (corner of Whitney Road and Valley Parkway). Admission for adults - $15.00 Advance / $16.00 Day of Breakfast and for Kids 10 & Under - $6.00 Advance / $7.00 Day of Breakfast. Visit https://strongsvillecityclub.com/breakfast-on-the-bridge/ for additional information.

Strongsville Historical Society Harvest Festival - Saturday, September 27 (11am-4pm)

The 2025 Harvest Festival on the grounds of the Strongsville Historic Village (13305 Pearl Road) will be celebrated on September 27th from 11am until 4pm with the following activities: entertainment, food tent, farm animals, farmer’s market, model railroad, craft demos and sales. Children’s crafts include face painting, balloon twisting, balloon twisting games and TuTu interactive play. All eight buildings will be open for peeks into the past 150 years and this year will be a Scavenger Hunt. FREE GATE ADMISSION. Free parking. All proceeds go to the restoration of the buildings. Questions? Call 440-572-0057, visit www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org, or email

strongsvillehistorical@gmail.com.

“Chess Is Fun” Class - Strongsville Rec Center

This chess class is open to youth ages 6-17. Boost IQ, focus, and strategy skills through fun, interactive lessons, and tournaments. Two sessions are available - taught by national expert Damon Rucker. Click HERE for additional information. Register at https://strongsville.activityreg.com

FREE 'Learn to Play Lacrosse' Clinics

Don’t miss the FREE ‘Learn to Play Lacrosse’ Clinics beginning Sunday, September 7th for boys and girls in grades 2-8. Please click HERE for registration.

This FREE opportunity is open to any student who wants to try playing lacrosse, as well as any returning players who want to keep their skills sharp! Please share this information to your neighbors, friends, & classmates! If you have any questions please reach out to Andrew Spreng, Boys’ Director (Andrew@stronglax.com) or Steve Smith, Girls’ Director (Steve@stronglax.com).

Strongsville Community Theatre - 5th Annual Scholarship Benefit Show (Tribute to the ‘70’s)

Strongsville Community Theatre (SCT) presents their 5th annual scholarship benefit show on October 24th and 25th - 7pm each night. Join Jim’s Little Big Band and the SCT Singers in a Tribute to the ‘70’s show at the St. Adalbert Keller Center (66 Adelbert St. / Berea). Early Bird Ticket Prices ($40 per person) are on sale now through September 30th. Visit strongsvillecommunitytheatre.com or call 440.879.8817 for reservations and additional event information.

Treehouse Berea Programming

Treehouse Berea is offering many activities and opportunities for students! From Coding to Robotics to Game Design - there's lots of great STEAM based enrichment experiences for kids ages 6-12. Visit treehouseberea.com to learn more or click HERE for the current flyer about fall programming and activities.

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 at www.strongsvillechamber.com to register and see additional event info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September Business Luncheon
“Get to Know Your City Council, Board of Education, and Candidates”
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center (18100 Royalton Road)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
11:30am – 1:00pm (doors open at 11:15am)
Members: $25/pp, Non-Members: $30/pp
Registration is Open

October Business Luncheon
“The Story of Goodwill”, Presented by Mark Trew, COO, Goodwill of Greater CLE and East Central Ohio
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center (18100 Royalton Road)
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
11:30am – 1:00pm (doors open at 11:15am)
Members: $25/pp, Non-Members: $30/pp
Registration Opens September 17, 2025

Mark Your Calendar
November Business Luncheon
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
11:30am-1:00pm
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center (18100 Royalton Road)
Registration Opens October 15, 2025

December Holiday Luncheon
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
11:30am – 1:00pm
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center (18100 Royalton Road)
Registration Opens November 19, 2025

Strongsville Library
Please note the following September 2025 events presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. 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.

CCPL Program Guide The Cuyahoga County Public Library program guide is now digital! Want to find out about all the amazing library programs and resources happening around the system? You can view our Program information by going to cuyahogalibrary.org and click on Research & Discover to use the Press Reader resource here:

https://cuyahogalibrary.org/research-discover/resources-a-z/pressreader

English as a Second Language Classes by Aspire Greater Cleveland. If you need to learn English or improve your language skills, we can help. Aspire Greater Cleveland offers FREE beginner, intermediate and advanced-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Strongsville Branch will be hosting morning classes on Thursdays and Fridays. Please call 833.ASPIRE2 (1.833.277.4732) to register or visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/adult-education/aspire-greater-cleveland for more information.

Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Services Coaches. Career Services Coaches are available by appointment on Tuesdays to help you discover your occupational interests, create an effective job search strategy, and prepare for job interviews. They can also provide tips that will help you develop top-notch resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Career Coaching is available by appointment ONLY! To schedule a FREE appointment at our branch, please call Cuyahoga Works Job & Career Services at (216) 475-2225 or email the team at Careers@cuyahogalibrary.org

IN-PERSON Storytimes. Storytimes are for Birth to Age 5 not yet in Kindergarten. No registration needed!

Baby & Me (Birth to 18 months with a Caregiver) - Mondays / 10:00 - 10:20 a.m. OR Thursdays / 10:00 - 10:20 a.m.

Preschool (Ages 3 - 5 not yet in Kindergarten with a Caregiver) - Mondays / 11:30 a.m. - Noon OR Tuesdays / 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. - Noon

Toddler (Ages 19 - 35 months with a Caregiver) - Wednesdays / 10:00 - 10:25 a.m. OR 11:30 - 11:55 a.m.

Family - Thursdays / 7:00 p.m.

Teen Intermediate Sewing. Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, September 16th / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Come in and make a fun project! This is listed as an intermediate class, and prior sewing experience is expected. In order to participate in youth programs that could be considered harmful, Cuyahoga County Public Library requires parents to complete a Release & Hold Harmless Form.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, September 17th / 7:00 p.m. Our Wednesday Evening Book Discussion meets at 7p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be The Boxcar Librarian by Brianna Labuskes. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.

Toddler Sensory & Art Play. Ages 1 - 3 with a Caregiver. Friday, September 19th / 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Engage your little one's senses, develop skills, and build brain connections through open-ended art using a variety of tactile materials.

Blood Drive. Friday, September 19th / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 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).

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, September 22nd / 2:30 p.m. The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration is required. New members are always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be The Spectacular: a Novel by Fiona Davis. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

What's "Cooking" After School. Grades 1 - 4. Wednesday, September 24th / 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Join us for a fun cooking program. This month’s culinary creation will be - DIRT IN A CUP. Registration required. Spaces are limited. This program may include activities that could be considered harmful. In order for your child to participate you must sign the Release and Hold Harmless form and return to the program location at least one week prior to the program start date.

School Age Craft: Slime! Ages 9 - 11. Thursday, September 25th / 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Create your own slime to beat the stress of a new school year.

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, September 27th / 10 a.m. VIRTUAL 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 session.

Art 2 Go: Life, Death, & the Afterlife in Egypt. Tuesday, September 30th / 11:00 a.m. - Noon. The Cleveland Museum of Art comes to you! Explore the tombs of ancient Egypt like an archaeologist. You'll handle authentic artifacts from the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection and learn about mummification, burial practices, religion and everyday life through these artifacts. Interact with authentic works of art from around the world and across 5,000 years of human history. We'll focus on objects as primary source material, witnesses to history that you can handle and examine. Guided by your curiosity and wonder, you'll make observations, form connections and generate questions while museum educators share information about each object. This is not a lecture; it is a conversation. We want to know your thoughts and ideas! Discussion is highly encouraged!