Mustang Moments
Strongsville City Schools News (2025-26 Vol. 10, Iss. 25)
A group of Strongsville High School students are raising funds and awareness for Blood Cancer United in the annual Student Visionaries of the Year Program. “Mustangs for a Cure” are trending toward a record-setting amount since Strongsville has been involved in the fight against blood cancer. Click HERE for more about these special student leaders!
GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCS FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE FACILITIES PLAN AT SCSMUSTANGS.ORG/F4F
Strongsville City Schools has launched a new webpage to provide families and community members with clear, factual information about our District’s long-range elementary facilities plan - the Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan - which is under consideration for the May 5, 2026 ballot.
This new webpage (scsmustangs.org/f4f) offers an overview of the planning process, background information, and key considerations that informed the development of the plan. It explains how facility condition assessments and the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) renovate/replace methodology were used to evaluate options. The site also includes information on current conditions, proposed project components, community impacts, financial context, and frequently asked questions, along with supporting documents and historical master facilities planning materials.
Four years ago, we engaged stakeholders to help in developing our Strategic Plan. One of the strongest messages we heard from parents was the need for continued improvement in the areas of student behavior and bullying. Over the past two and a half years we've made significant efforts to enhance the learning environment and school experience for every student. Please join us for a Parent Feedback Night on Monday, March 9 at 6:00pm. This event will share updates on this important work and gather parent feedback on progress and growth opportunities. Please CLICK HERE to RSVP before Friday, February 27th for the Parent Feedback Night. We will determine a location for this event based on the RSVP’s received.
Don't miss the "Model Mustang Experience" on Tuesday, March 31 from 6pm-8pm at Strongsville Middle School. This FREE community event will highlight our ‘State of the Schools’ and show how education is evolving to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s leaders and thrive in their future. Participate in hands-on activities with our SCS students, teachers, and staff, as they share their learning and work, showcasing interactive experiences that demonstrate the extraordinary ways our District is building "Model Mustangs!" Let's celebrate together the great work happening in our schools on Tuesday, March 31!
Don’t miss the FREE SHS Dance Team Recruitment Clinic for advanced level dancers in grades 6-11! Come train with the State Champion SHS Dance Team on Sunday, March 8th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Strongsville High School! Meet the coach and team, work on skills expected for athletes on the SHS Dance Team, and receive feedback. Registration is required - click HERE.
* This recruitment clinic is for advanced-level dancers who train 5+ hours per week (competitive dance experience highly recommended)
Strongsville Athletics is proud to celebrate one of our own! SHS Junior Sidney Butera has been nominated for the Ohio 'Ms. Basketball' Award, recognizing the top players across the state — and we need Mustang Nation’s support.
Opportunities like this don’t come around often, and Sidney has truly earned her place among Ohio’s best through her hard work, leadership, and outstanding performance on the court. We encourage our students, families, alumni, and community members to take a moment to vote and help spread the word by sharing this link - cast your vote HERE (you can vote an unlimited number of times until Friday, March 6)
Let’s rally together and show the strength of Mustang Nation as we support Sidney on this incredible honor!
Photo courtesy of Varsiq Media / Thomas Maibauer
The Strongsville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is accepting nominations for its 2026 Hall of Fame class until March 15, 2026. The Committee will select the 2026 class in March, and this year’s Induction Ceremony will be held October 3, 2026 with the Inductees announced at the SHS football game on October 2, 2026.
Qualifications:
1. An athlete must have attended Strongsville High School and his/her class must have graduated at least five (5) years prior to selection.
2. A coach or athletic administrator must have served Strongsville City Schools and is currently and/or resigned from the position prior to selection.
To submit a nomination, please fill out this form: Strongsville High School Athletic HOF Application. Questions? Contact Amie LaBahn (amielabahn@gmail.com).
Julie (Kocka) Weaver (SHS Class of 2003) works for her hometown team - the Cleveland Guardians. She is proud to be working in an MLB front office and credits the skills she built while growing up in Strongsville as a major foundation for her success. Click HERE for her alumni spotlight video.
Do you know an alumni in our Strongsville community (parent, community member, etc.) that would like to be highlighted? Please send an email with the SHS Graduate's name and contact information to dfoust@scsmustangs.org
Are you looking for a meaningful job with great benefits, free training, and a schedule that aligns with school hours? Join our transportation team and play a vital role in safely getting students to and from school each day. Don’t miss the upcoming Transportation Department Job Fair - Saturday, March 7 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the SCS Transportation Offices (Building 3 - Support Services Complex on Rademaker-Miller Lane). Stop by to learn more about the available positions, meet our team, ask questions, and start the application process. Our transportation staff will be on hand to walk you through requirements and explain how drivers are supported from day one. Drive a school bus with one of our trained staff and get a feel of what it's like to be behind the wheel! If you enjoy working with children, value safety, and want a job that truly matters, we would love to meet you! Drive with purpose. Drive with us.
For more information call Kathy or Monica at 440-572-7060 or apply online at www.scsmustangs.org/departments/hr
There’s a new feedback link at the bottom of our District’s webpage.
If you have questions, comments, or feedback about our website or about SCS in general - send an email to
feedback@scsmustangs.org
Strongsville City Schools is looking for our next great team members! We are currently hiring for several positions in our District, including: Substitute - Bus Aide. Additional specifics for this role - Hours Available: 6:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. & 1:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Requirements: Must obtain an Aide Permit ($25 fee) from OHID. You will receive required training and a ride-along for orientation.
Substitutes will be notified in advance when coverage is needed. If you are interested in supporting students and being part of a great transportation team, please contact us (440.572.7060) for more information or apply on our website HERE.
Don’t forget about the upcoming Transportation Department Job Fair on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Transportation Offices (Rademaker-Miller Lane).
You can see a full listing of available jobs in our District HERE.
Right At School provides care for SCS K-5 students before and after school at each of our elementary buildings, with a variety of plan options ranging from once a week to all five days. RAS provides homework support, a fun-based curriculum including American Sign Language, crafts, games and fun activities, afternoon snack, and so much more! For more information on registering with Right at School, visit rightatschool.com. Should you have any specific questions, please contact Matt Urbin, RAS Area Manager (matt.urbin@rightatschool.com / 440.902.1302).
Strongsville City Schools encourages students, teachers, staff, parents, and other members of our community to report any instances of potential violence, bullying, self-harm or any other issue where students may be at risk. Click HERE for additional Stay Safe. Speak Up! Information on the District’s website. Reporting incidents can be made anonymously online or through a toll free number (1-866-listen2me / 1-866-547-8362).
Cleveland Metroparks Seasonal Job Fair (Saturday, March 7)
Don’t miss the Cleveland Metroparks annual seasonal job fair on Saturday, March 7 from 11am - 1pm at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way / Cleveland). Learn more about seasonal opportunities for zoo, parks, golf courses, restaurants, concessions, and marinas. Register at clevelandmetroparks.com/employment or click HERE for additional information.
Strongsville Rec Department - Jr. Cavs Spring Youth Basketball League
Sign up now for the Jr. Cavs Spring Youth Basketball League. Open to all players in grades K-12. Register through February 28 at https://strongsville.activityreg.com/. Click HERE for additional league information.
Blood Drive - March 30 at Strongsville Library
In a medical emergency, donated blood is sometimes needed to help sustain life. What if you were on the receiving end of those blood donations? SHS alumni Lici Hoover found herself in a situation where blood donations helped save her life - and now she is planning a blood drive to help others. Monday, March 30 from 1pm-6pm at the Strongsville Library. All donors receive: $15 Amazon Gift Card, “Life is Good” Red Cross T-Shirt, a treat from Chick-fil-A, and a chance to win local restaurant gift cards! Schedule a time to donate at this blood drive on Monday, March 30 HERE. Click HERE for more details about this Blood Drive.
Kiwanis “Read Around the World” Event (Saturday, February 28)
The Kiwanis Club of Strongsville is hosting their annual READ AROUND THE WORLD event on Saturday, February 28th at the Strongsville Library from 10:00am - 12:00pm. This FREE EVENT is intended for pre-schoolers through 2nd graders. Activities include short skits, puppet shows, face painting, and refreshments. Each child attending will select and take home a children's book. No pre-registration required - all free of charge!
Strongsville Soccer - Spring Registration
Signup for the spring Strongsville Soccer season! Open to youth from ages 4-14. Season starts mid-April. Register online by March 3 at strongsvillesoccer.com. Click HERE for additional registration information.
Strongsville Optimist Club - Reverse Raffle (Saturday, 3/7)
The Strongsville Optimist Club is hosting its annual fundraiser - a Reverse Raffle - on Saturday, March 7th. The group is looking for Table Sponsors ($150), Event Sponsors ($300 or $500) and/or participants. Your name (or company name) will be included in printed materials, on social media, and throughout our event. In-kind donations are needed as well, and we can arrange pick-up. Click HERE to purchase sponsorships and/or tickets to the event or click HERE for additional 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 March programming and activities - including a new Knitting Club!
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
March Business Luncheon
Annual “State of the City” Address, Presented by Mayor Perciak
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
11:00am – 1:00pm
Members: $25/pp, Non-Members: $30/pp
Strongsville Library
Please note the following February/March 2026 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.
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, February 28th / 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.
Kiwanis Read Around the World. All Ages. Saturday, February 28th / 10:00 a.m. - Noon. The Strongsville Kiwanis Club sponsors this annual event for all ages. Each child attending can choose a new book to take home. No registration required.
Teen Knit & Crochet Club. Grades 6 - 12. Monday, March 2nd / 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Do you like to craft? Do you know how to knit, crochet, or hand sew? Join us in the TEEN SPACE and bring your own project to hang out with other teens who also love to make things! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Young at Heart. Tuesday, March 3rd / 7:00 p.m. A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt. Please call the branch to register.
Southwest General Health Talk: The Power of Breath - A Guide to Conscious Breathing for Health and Wellness. Thursday, March 5th / 6:00 p.m. Breathwork, or mindful breathing, is a powerful tool for managing stress, improving focus, and enhancing overall well-being. It involves consciously controlling your breath to influence your nervous system and mental state. Join Dipali Desai, MD, family medicine physician and Integrative Psychiatrist on the medical staff at Southwest General as she explores different breathwork techniques, their benefits, how to incorporate them into daily life, then leads us in a short breathwork practice.
Kindergarten Readiness: Colors and Shapes For Children entering Kindergarten next Fall & a Caregiver. Friday, March 6th / 11:00 a.m. - Noon. Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on the colors and shapes.
Oreo Cookie Day. Ages 6 - 10. Saturday, March 7th / 11:00 a.m. - Noon. Taste test these unique Oreo flavors and rank them in order from best to worst flavor as well as make a tasty Oreo mousse to take home. Registration is required. A release and hold harmless form must be filled out by a parent for child to attend.
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Monday, March 9th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON OR Saturday, March 28th / 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.
A Chemical Free Backyard. Tuesday, March 10th / 7:00 p.m. Join us as Mel Hauser, Community Outreach Coordinator for Good Nature Organic Lawn Care, will share information on how you can reduce your dependency on chemicals in your yard. Learn “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” about the chemicals we use in our own backyards to make our lawn and gardens look nicer and thrive. In addition to reviewing some products, we’ll cover procedures and practices you can use on your lawn and in your garden that reduce your dependency of using dangerous chemicals. A Q & A will follow this 45-minute presentation.
Technology Training Class:
Computer Basics. Friday, March 13th / 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Create designs and graphics for print or digital media with this free website. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Preferred: Account with Canva.com (bring your password!)
Snapology: Discovering Dinosaurs. Ages 7 - 10. Saturday, March 14th / 2:00 - 3:00pm Snapology’s Robotics Dinosaur class combines the excitement of dinosaurs with hands-on STEM learning, giving kids the chance to build and program their own moving dino creations using LEGO® robotics. As they bring prehistoric creatures to life, students explore basic engineering, coding, sensors, and coding in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Registration is required.
Teen Sewing Basics. Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, March 17th / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Learn the basic parts and functions of a machine, practice basic stitches, and make a fun project! All materials and equipment are provided. No prior experience is necessary. 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, March 18th / 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 Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green. 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, March 20th / 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, March 20th / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. AND Monday, March 30th / 1:00 - 6:00 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, March 23rd / 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 My Friends: A Novel by Fredrik Backman. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
What's "Cooking" After School. Grades 1 - 4. Wednesday, March 25th / 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. This month’s culinary creation will be - Making Moroccan Carrot Salad. Registration is 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.
Stocks Made Simple. Thursday, March 26th / 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. This program gets rid of the complex jargon and helps patrons speak the language of stock gurus. Participants learn to tell the difference between investing, trading, and gambling (speculation). Lastly, participants will learn to tell the difference between good stocks and bad stocks and learn to read financial statements and simple stock charts. Money Moves are a team of instructors with diverse backgrounds, certifications, and careers in finance. Our head instructor, who will be teaching the program, has been a financial educator for over 5 years and actively manages an investment portfolio of over $400K in assets composed of stocks, options, bonds, REITS, index funds, and rental real estate.
67 Book Club. Grades 3 - 5. Thursday, March 26th / 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Lock in, chat. Forget brain rot! Instead pick up a book at the library beginning the 1st of each month and join us in discussion and a light snack. Registration is required. Our March Discussion Title will be El Deafo by Cece Bell.
Spring Has Sprung! Ages 4 - 6 with Caregiver. Friday, March 27th / 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. We will dye eggs, make a craft, hear stories, and do the Bunny Hop. Registration is required. 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.
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Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool
Website: www.scsmustangs.org
Location: Strongsville City Schools, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, OH, United States
Phone: (440) 572-7000
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