Mustang Moments
Strongsville City Schools News (2025-26 Vol. 10, Iss. 6)
60 SECONDS WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT
Strongsville High School hosted Unified Sports Flag Football this week. Schools from throughout Northeast Ohio enjoyed a day of teamwork, friendly competition, and lots of smiles! Click HERE to hear more about Unified Sports and how it is connecting students and empowering students with disabilities to share athletic and team building experiences with typical peers.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE HOMECOMING PARADE ANOTHER GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT
The 2nd Annual Homecoming Parade was held last night and was a HUGE success! THANK YOU to all of the students who helped plan this year’s parade, the volunteers who helped organize the logistics, Strongsville Police for their crowd control and route management, all of the parade participants from organizations and schools throughout our District, and to the entire Strongsville community for helping generate excitement along the parade route - this was another outstanding example of Mustang Pride! Click HERE for a folder of pictures from last night's event!
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS / LEGAL SERVICES
The Strongsville City School District Board of Education invites qualified, licensed, full-service law firms and individual attorneys to submit proposals for legal representation services including labor contract negotiations, labor relations, general counsel, and litigation (excluding matters handled by insurance carrier attorneys). Sealed proposals will be received until Friday, October 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Strongsville City Schools Administrative Offices, 18199 Cook Ave, Strongsville, Ohio 44136.
Click HERE for 'Notice to Bidders' Information
Click HERE for 'Request for Proposal' Specific Details
MRS. GASPARRO RECEIVES “GAME BALL” FROM POLARIS FOR HER DEDICATION TO STUDENTS
Congratulations to SMS teacher Mrs. Gasparro for receiving a special “Extra Yard for Teachers Game Ball” from Polaris for making STEM engaging, exciting and fun for her students. Mrs. Gasparro is one of our Polaris satellite teachers at SMS - she brings energy, creativity and passion to her classroom every day!
SHS AP BIOLOGY CLASSES VISIT THE WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP CENTER
Mrs. DiGioia and Mr. Mott recently took their Strongsville High School AP Biology students to the Watershed Stewardship Center in Parma to get some hand-ons experience doing ecological field work. The students were divided into three groups and worked with naturalists to learn how to assess the health of various ecosystems. They got their feet wet doing a QHEI assessment of West Creek, went "pond dipping" in the wetland for indicator macroinvertebrates, and calculated a biodiversity index in two different quadrants of the forest, one with deer and one without.
They will be applying these skills closer to home over the next two months as they conduct their own action-based ecological research. This means they have to ask a meaningful question, make a hypothesis, and design a plan to test that hypothesis. Then, they will then collect and analyze their data and present it in a formal written report and trifold. Their trifolds will be on display at the SHS Annual Science Night on April 23, 2026.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS YEAR’S SCS “GREET & TREAT” - THU. 10/30
The Strongsville City Schools annual “Greet & Treat” event will be held at Strongsville High School’s Pat Catan Stadium on Thursday, October 30 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Dress up in your best Halloween costume and collect candy and treats in an outdoor, family-friendly atmosphere. We will also be accepting donations of non-perishable items for the Strongsville Food Bank that evening. We hope to see lots of families at this year’s “Greet & Treat” on October 30!
SHS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BANQUET - SAT. 10/18 AT 5:00PM
The SHS Athletic Hall of Fame (Class of 2025) will be inducted on Saturday, October 18th at Strongsville’s Ehrnfelt Recreation Center (18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136). Dinner and ceremony begins at 5:00pm. This year’s Hall of Fame class includes:
Joe Gillette (Football and Boys Track) - SHS Class of 2019
JT Grahl (Hockey) - SHS Class of 2011
Kim Harris (Gymnastics) - SHS Class of 1989
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
Tickets for the induction ceremony are available on the Strongsville Athletic Boosters website.
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: Substitute Teachers, Gameday Workers (Athletics)
You can see a full listing of available jobs in our District HERE.
#FOREVERAMUSTANG - ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT VIDEOS
We will be featuring SHS alumni throughout the upcoming school year. 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
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
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.
Halloween at Safety Town - Presented by Strongsville Rotary and Strongsville Police
This special Halloween event will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Strongsville Safety Town. Click HERE to register your Kindergarten and 1st Grade students by October 6th. Click HERE for the event flyer.
Strongsville Rec Center Classes
“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
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
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.
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!
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Website: www.scsmustangs.org
Location: Strongsville City Schools, 18199 Cook Avenue, Strongsville, OH, United States
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