Mustangs in the Middle Newletter
September 8, 2025
Important Dates to Remember
Wednesday September 10 - 7th Grade MCV4 Exclusion Date
Thursday, September 18 - 6:30pm SCS Homecoming Parade -Click HERE for the Parade Route
September 29-October 3 - Book Fair in SMS Media Center
Thursday, October 2 - NO SCHOOL - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Immunization Requirements for Students in 7th Grade
The Ohio Department of Health requires all students to receive the following immunizations prior
to entering 7th grade:
● One (1) dose of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine
(A second dose of meningococcal vaccine will be required prior to entry into the 12th grade)
● One (1) dose of Tdap [tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis] vaccine
Your 7th grade student will need to show proof of having received the Meningococcal
[MCV4] vaccine and the Tdap booster before they can return to school for the 2025-2026
school year. Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states that students who do not
provide documentation of these immunizations will be excluded from school on the 15th
day after school entrance, until proof is provided.
(Exemptions are provided for under law. Call if you would like more information)
Please contact your health care provider or the County Board of Health at 216-201-2041 to
schedule an appointment if your student has not yet received these immunizations.
Please click on the link below to access the letter from our District School Nurse Kristy Dubsky.
Grade Level Newsletter
CCP Intent to Participate for Spring Semester
For public school students, the deadline for submitting the College Credit Plus (CCP) Intent to Participate form for Spring semester is November 1. Students who miss the April 1 deadline for a full academic year can still submit by November 1 to participate for the Spring term only.
Key Steps & Deadlines
1. Annual Counseling Session:.Students and families should attend an information session and meet with their school counselor between October and February
2. April 1 Deadline:
Public school students must submit their Intent to Participate form to their high school counselor by April 1 to be eligible for the full academic year.
3. November 1 Deadline for Spring:
If the April 1 deadline is missed, students may still be approved for Spring term participation by submitting their Intent to Participate form by November4. College Application & Deadlines:
After submitting the Intent to Participate form, students must also complete the specific application process and meet any deadlines for the college of their choice.The Intent to Participate Form is linked here and closes at 11:59 pm on Saturday, November 1st. Students must still follow all CCP steps that are listed under College Credit Plus in their Google Classrooms.
Picture Day Update
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Annual Online New School Year Student Registration
Please make sure we have updated information for your student for the 25-26 school year. Please log in to PowerSchool and confirm enrollment details as soon as possible. Without this update, students may not be able to attend field trips or enjoy quarterly incentives off campus.
How to update information on PowerSchool -- please note, this must be done on a desktop.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Broughton, Technology Coordinator/Data Manager, at cbroughton@scsmustangs.org.
Thank you for your prompt attention!
Please click on the title above for more information concerning this State Law.
Field Trip Information
Yearbook Order Form
It's the perfect time to order your yearbook! Please note that this year's deadline is final to ensure the yearbooks arrive in time for students to sign each other's copies. You can find all the ordering details on the flyer below, and the form provided contains everything you need to complete your order. Don't miss out!
SMS Celebration
SMS SRO OFFICER DAN MCNEAL RECOGNIZED FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO STRONGSVILLE
Congratulations to Strongsville Middle School's School Resource Officer - Officer Dan McNeal - for his commitment to the City of Strongsville. Last week, Strongsville Chief of Police Thomas O'Deens stopped by SMS and presented 'Officer Dan' with a plaque recognizing his 25 years of service to our community. Congratulations and thank you Officer Dan for your dedication to keeping our SMS students safe, as well as serving our entire community!
The Karen Wellington Foundation - Cleveland Chapter Hosts Inaugural FUN Run
On September 14, 2025, The Karen Wellington Foundation (KWF) - Cleveland Chapter will host its first annual FUN Run at Bonnie Park in Strongsville Metroparks. The event, a 5k run/walk, will take participants through a scenic route in the Metroparks and aims to raise money for the chapter's local programming, which provides "FUN" experiences and trips for families living with cancer.
The FUN Run is open to all ages and fitness levels. The 5k course will take participants through the picturesque trails of the Cleveland Metroparks surrounding Bonnie Park. Participants will receive a finisher medal and a t-shirt. The event will also feature music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities at Bonnie Park.
Proceeds from the FUN Run will go directly to KWF Cleveland's mission of giving FUN to families living with cancer. These funds will provide much-needed vacations, getaways, spa days and other enjoyable experiences for individuals and their loved ones in the Cleveland area.
About The Karen Wellington Foundation:
The Karen Wellington Foundation is a Cincinnati-based non-profit dedicated to putting FUN on the calendars of families LIVING with cancer. By providing vacations, spa days, concert tickets, and other memorable experiences, the foundation helps families create lasting memories and find moments of joy during a difficult time. For more information, visit www.karenwellingtonfoundation.org.
PTA Cash Calendar Annual Fundraiser
The SMS PTA Cash Calendar is BACK and BIGGER than before!
Purchase your entry to the OCTOBER CASH GIVEAWAY for only $25 and have a chance to win $$$$ every day in October!
https://app.givebacks.gives/smspta-cashcalendar-2025
- Tickets will be drawn every day throughout October, and the winner will receive the dollar amount shown on the calendar for the date they won.
- Winners will be announced daily at school, on our SMS PTA Facebook page and by email to all participants.
- Payments will be mailed out weekly to the address provided during purchase.
- Purchase entries for only $25 each! Or score an amazing deal to purchase 3 entries for just $50!
Sales end at 11:59pm on September 30th.
Thank you for supporting SMS PTA!
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Ohio Auto Blast
Lacrosse
Office Availability
Building is Open 7:30-3:30 Monday-Friday when school is in session.
School Information
School Counselors
Mrs. Pietrocini -6th grade
Mrs. Marozsan - 7th grade
Mr. Greer - 8th Grade
School Information
Main Office: 440-572-7090
Building Secretary: Mrs. Hallie Malloy
School Attendance: 440-572-7090 Option 2
Attendance Clerk: Mrs. Lynn Haddad
Administration
SMS Principal: Mr. John Telloni
6th Grade Principal: Mrs. Tera Thomas
7th Grade Principal: Mr. Chris Howell
8th Grade Principal: Mr. Bryan Szczepanski
SCS Anonymous Reporting System
Parents/students have access to our anonymous reporting system. CLICK HERE to access. The more information shared when reporting, the better chance we have to investigate and support.
