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Strongsville City Schools News (2025-26 Vol. 10, Iss. 22)
60 SECONDS WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
8th grade students in Mrs. Sweigart's Family Consumer Science class made Quesadillas and Pico di Gallo this week - a perfect addition to everyone's Super Bowl menu! The students also learned about the nutritional value of the ingredients and about the different types of knives to chop and prepare the various ingredients. They also were taught how to safely use those utensils when working through the recipes for both of these food items. Click HERE to see our students ‘in action’ - preparing and cooking these delicious Super Bowl appetizers!
FINANCIAL FAST FACTS NEWSLETTER
Click HERE for this month's edition of the Financial Fast Facts Newsletter from our District's Treasurer, Mr. George Anagnostou. This newsletter features information about where Strongsville ranks compared to other school districts in Cuyahoga County Effective Residential Tax Rates, and the December 2025 Financial Update. Since our District's fiscal year runs from July through June, December marks the halfway point of the fiscal year making this an important milestone to review our financial health.
Over the last two school years, as part of our District's strategic plan, we launched Financial Fast Facts to keep our community informed about Strongsville City Schools' finances. What began as informative infographics evolved into a video series and now we are adding newsletters. Past Financial Fast Facts can be found HERE.
We hope this newsletter helps to further explain our District's finances. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to the SCS Treasurer's Office (ganagnostou@scsmustangs.org / 440.572.7021).
SHS NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY STUDENTS CREATE TRIBUTE PORTRAITS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
In honor of February's Black History Month, HERE are the digital images of tribute portraits created by the SHS National Art Honor Society students. Each student chose their honored subject. The students' original artwork has been donated to be on display in the Black History Month student art exhibit at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center in Cleveland. Following the exhibition, the portraits are distributed among the center's offices for permanent display.
#FOREVERAMUSTANG - NOMINATIONS FOR SHS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Know an SHS graduate that has accomplished great things? We are looking to recognize alumni that have made a significant impact in their professional career and/or in their community and are currently accepting nominations for the SHS Distinguished Alumni - Class of 2026. Fill out THIS FORM to nominate a deserving SHS graduate for this honor. This year’s selected class of Distinguished Alumni will be recognized at a special event in April 2026.
DECA DISTRICT COMPETITION RESULTS
All of the students in the SHS two-year marketing program competed at the DECA District Competition last week against approximately 300 students from other high schools in the area. As part of the competition, students took a 100 question marketing test and presented a role play presentation in front of a judge. Both scores were factored into their final score.
Typically, the top 3 students in each event qualify for the state competition. This year, however, our DECA district only had an allocation for top 2. Even with the tighter qualifying process, 44 of the 82 students at SHS have qualified to compete at the state level in Columbus later this month. Click HERE to see the specific competition results and the students moving on to the state competition.
STRONGSVILLE GIRLS BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER AT SCENE 75
Make plans to support Strongsville Girls Basketball at Scene 75 on February 15 & 16. Purchase tickets HERE. $20 per person includes:
* 3 hours of video game play (no tickets earned /
you choose the time - the time starts on the first swipe!)
* Unlimited Go-Karts
* Unlimited Duckpin Bowling
* Unlimited Mini Golf
* Unlimited Laser Tag
Can´t make it on the 15th or 16th?, the Voucher is valid any day for 90 days after the event
SCS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT JOB FAIR
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
SHS WRESTLING - ALUMNI NIGHT (THU. 2/12 - 6PM)
We’re excited to invite all Strongsville Wrestling Alumni back to the mat for Strongsville Wrestling Alumni & Senior Night on February 12th at 6:00pm. This night is all about celebrating our current seniors and the legacy built by those who came before them. Let’s pack the stands with former wrestlers and their families to show our seniors what Strongsville Wrestling is all about and make this a night to remember.
Alumni will receive FREE admission, so bring your family, reconnect with old teammates, and help create an unforgettable atmosphere for our wrestlers. After the event, we’ll reunite and continue the night at The Local, sharing stories, laughs, and Strongsville wrestling memories.
We can’t wait to see you back in the stands and part of this special evening!
#FOREVERAMUSTANG - ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT VIDEOS - MICHAEL LaMARCA, OWNER/CEO, MASTER PIZZA FRANCHISE GROUP
Michael LaMarca (SHS Class of 1997) never thought that pizza would take him around the world, but his passion and dedication have led to him owning and managing 14 Northeast Ohio Master Pizza locations and earning national recognition for his pizza-making craft. What kinds of experiences and lessons learned while at SHS helped shape his career pathway? Click HERE for his 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
NEW FEEDBACK LINK AT WWW.SCSMUSTANGS.ORG
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
SCS FEATURED JOB POSTINGS - JOIN OUR TEAM!
Strongsville City Schools is looking for our next great team members! We are currently hiring for several positions in our District, including the following positions: Bus Driver, Substitute - Bus Aide
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
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
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 Women’s League Fundraiser - Sunday, February 15
Strongsville Women's League is a civic group that has been involved in many service projects benefitting our community for decades. Want to join them for a social event that helps raise money for their continued efforts? Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 15th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Slim & Chubby's. $40 per person includes food and drinks. There will also be raffles, baskets, and fun games throughout the event! Click HERE for the event flyer. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
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
February Business Luncheon, Hosted by Altenheim Senior Living
Guest Presenter - Paul Psota, CEO - Altenheim Senior Living
Altenheim Shurmer Meeting Center (entrance off Shurmer Rd.)
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
11:30am – 1:00pm
Members: $25/pp, Non-Members: $30/pp
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
CMIT Solutions (17999 Foltz Parkway, Suite 101)
Tuesday, February 24
5:30pm - 7:30pm
21+ Only, Please
FREE for Members, $10 for Future Members
Strongsville Library
Please note the following February 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.
Technology Training Class:
Canva Basics. Monday, February 9th / 10:00 a.m. - Noon. 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!).
Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Monday, February 9th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON OR 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.
Southwest General Hospital Health Talk: Discovering Balance. Wednesday, February 11th / 10:00 a.m. Join Southwest General physical therapist, Eran Shiloh, for an engaging talk on vestibular health and how physical therapy can help with dizziness, balance problems, and other vestibular issues. Learn how targeted therapy can restore stability, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life. Whether you’re experiencing vestibular challenges, yourself or supporting someone who is, this session will offer valuable insights and practical strategies.
iMovie Basics. Wednesday, February 11th / 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Learn the basics of iMovie, an Apple video editing software available in our Audio and Video 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.
Music and Movement. Ages 3 - 5 years old with Caregiver. Friday, February 13th / 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Join in on some fun activities with exciting songs and props. Let's move to the beat!
Teen Tech: Arduino Coding. Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, February 17th / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Learn how to code with Arduino and turn on an LED light. In order to participate, this program requires parents to complete a Release & Hold Harmless Form.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, February 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 All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett. 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, February 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, February 20th / 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).
National Engineer's Week: Action Contraption. Grades 2 - 5. Saturday, February 21st / 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Build an Action Contraption, test the action contraption, compete for a fully functioning mechanical process that transfers energy to ring the bell. Registration is required.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, February 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 Correspondent: a Novel by Virginia Evans. Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.
What's "Cooking" After School. Grades 1 - 4. Wednesday, February 25th / 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. This month’s culinary creation will be - Making Hummus. 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.
"As the Stage Turned: Cleveland's Front Row Theatre" - with author Jeannie Emser Schultz. Wednesday, February 25th / 7:00 p.m. Cleveland’s Front Row Theatre was the stage for the world’s top entertainers for 19 years. Jeannie Emser Schultz, the venue’s former director of marketing and publicly, will peel back the curtain with stories of your favorite performers. Her book, As the Stage Turned: A Front Row Theatre Memoir, is a behind-the-scenes journey of celebrities, show business and Cleveland memories. A book signing and sales will follow this presentation.
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.
Stay Connected with Strongsville City Schools
Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *
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Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *
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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