Mustang Moments
Strongsville City Schools News (2025-26 Vol. 10, Iss. 14)
60 SECONDS WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
Muraski 5th Grade students Kourtney, Khloe, and Izzie have started a Podcast at their school - “Muraski Classroom Chatter.” With the guidance of Mrs. Beetler and Mrs. Zacharyasz, the three classmates and friends have quickly developed their podcasting skills and learned a lot in the process. Click HERE to learn more about their ideas that have come to life!
WHITNEY ELEMENTARY 2ND GRADE HOSTS THE “POTATO OLYMPICS”
Whitney 2nd grade students in Mrs. Bova’s, Mrs. Laux’s, and Mrs. McKinley’s classes recently wrapped up their CKLA unit on Ancient Greece with their very own “Potato Olympics.” Students decorated their own “potato-athletes” and had them compete in various competitions including bowling, relay races, gymnastics, and diving. The 2nd graders used their math skills to keep track of the different scores their potatoes received in these competitions!
SCS BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL LEADS AI SUMMIT FOR SHS TEACHERS
Last week, our SCS Business Advisory Council met with Strongsville High School teachers and administrators to share how their businesses are utilizing AI in the workplace. The Business Advisory Council is made up of local professionals in various industries who meet on a quarterly basis to provide guidance and advice to our District about skills needed for our graduates to develop in order to be successful in the workplace.
As AI continues to evolve, we appreciate the representatives on this council for their willingness to provide further thoughts and ideas on how our District can continue to enhance learning environments and prepare students with the skills to succeed in any pathway they choose after graduation.
SHS SENIOR GRAHAM BUBB FEATURED IN UPCOMING YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT
The Contemporary Youth Orchestra presents Rhythm & Roots: Latin American Symphonic Music on Saturday, November 22 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Maltz Performing Arts Center (1855 Ansel Rd. / Cleveland). SHS Senior Trombonist (& Marching Mustangs Drum Major) Graham Bubb will be a featured soloist during the event. Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets in advance.
ANNUAL SCS QUALITY PROFILE DELIVERED TO STRONGSVILLE COMMUNITY
Last weekend, all Strongsville residents and businesses should have received this year’s Quality Profile, a district-wide mailing detailing the accomplishments of Strongsville City Schools. The Quality Profile recognizes the success of our students, teachers, staff, and administrators, both inside and outside of the classroom. THANK YOU to everyone in our community - we all make a difference in the growth and development of our students! If you missed it in your mailbox, or want to view it again, click HERE for this year’s Quality Profile.
MUSTANGS HOLIDAY TEAM SHOP - ORDER ONLINE THROUGH SUN. 11/23
Get a jump on your holiday shopping from the comfort of your own home. Click HERE to visit the online Mustangs Team Shop and shop for the Strongsville fan on your holiday list. Choose from T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, Pickleball sets, and MORE! Many of the items can be personalized with name, number, and favorite sport. Delivery of items before the holidays! HURRY - the Mustangs Team Shop closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, November 23!
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University is looking for parents and caregivers to join their Advisory Council for 2026. For more information and to apply, please visit the State Advisory Council website. The last date to apply is December 10th.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS / SCS NIGHT (SUN. 11/23 AT 6:00PM)
Don’t miss a special Strongsville City Schools Night with the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavs battle the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, November 23 - Tip off is at 6:00pm. For families that purchase tickets, SCS students will be entered into a drawing to be part of special events that evening. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
RIGHT AT SCHOOL
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).
STAY SAFE. SPEAK UP!
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).
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Meet Author Dustin Brady - Tuesday, November 18
Meet Dustin Brady, author of the “Trapped in a Video Game” series, at the Strongsville Recreation Center on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30pm. This is a FREE event and great for families with kids in Grades 3-6. Special thanks to the Strongsville Women’s League for bringing this author to Strongsville.
Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, Dec. 6th
First Lutheran Church of Strongsville invites you to join Santa for breakfast, a photo, and a Christmas craft on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00am - 11:00am. Tickets are $10.00 for anyone 2 and over, under 2 is free. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Strongsville Rec Center
Jr. Cavs Winter Youth Basketball League - leagues for K-12th grade. Register NOW. Click HERE for additional information.
“Chess is Fun” Class - 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.
Upcycle Academy - Fashion Pop Up Party - These upcycle 1-day workshops will help kids create their own designs in upcycled wear. Click HERE for additional information.
1-Day Dance Workshop - Are you interested in learning the newest Tik Tok trends or practicing your dance moves for the upcoming school dance? Attend one or both of these upcoming dance workshops to stay up to date with all of the latest dance moves! Click HERE for additional information.
Register for any of these upcoming opportunities at https://strongsville.activityreg.com or by calling 440.580.3260
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
November Business Luncheon
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
11:30am-1:00pm
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center (18100 Royalton Road)
Registration Opens October 15, 2025
Holiday Scholarship Dance
Friday, December 5, 2025
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Encore Event Center (formerly Michaud's)
16808 Pearl Rd.
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 November 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.
Young at Heart. Tuesday, November 11th / 7:00 p.m. A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Please call the branch to register.
GarageBand Basics. Wednesday, November 12th / 7:00 p.m. Learn about the basics of GarageBand, available in our Recording Studios. We'll review the software and answer questions you may have. We will also review Studio Orientation materials so all participants will be free to use the Recording Studio after the program.
Dog Behavior 101 - Understanding, Managing, & Enriching Your Dog's Life. Monday, November 17th / 7:00 p.m. This introductory talk covers the basics of dog behavior and how to build a strong relationship with your dog using science-backed methods. This program is for humans only.
Teen Craft Night: Paint Along Canvas. Tuesday, November 18th / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. For Teens (grades 6-12) Follow along as we paint an acrylic paint masterpiece inspired by fall! 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.
What's "Cooking" After School. Grades 1 - 4. Wednesday, November 19th / 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. This month’s culinary creation will be - Making Guacamole. 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.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, November 19th / 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 A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk of the Strongsville Branch Library.
School Age Craft: Pearler Bead Magnets. Ages 9 - 11. Thursday, November 20th / 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Make your own design or follow a template to create your own Perler bead magnet.
Blood Drive. Friday, November 21st / 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).
Toddler Sensory & Art Play. Ages 1 - 3 with a Caregiver. Friday, November 21st / 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.
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, November 22nd / 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.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, November 24th / 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 Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
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Location: Strongsville City Schools, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, OH, United States
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