Mustang Moments

With the assistance of a STEM grant and led by Mrs. Ambroziak, Whitney Elementary has created a Community Garden behind their school. Students have seen plants and vegetables grow in their classrooms and have started to transfer the plants outdoors in the garden. Click HERE to see the work the students have put into creating the garden and their excitement to see what the garden may have waiting for them when they return to school in August.

For many, our first home is not our "forever" home. Whether it's an expanding family or wanting upgrades that make our houses more up to date, many outgrow their first home. With that same lens for Strongsville, our District needs more space, due to growing enrollment at our elementary schools. We are running out of space at all 5 elementary schools and our Preschool. Our staff and teachers continue to creatively make space - whether it's teacher/student learning in hallways, makeshift rooms not originally intended for learning, or additions of mobile units - these temporary solutions are not what we want for our students’ learning environments. This is why our Board continues to discuss a Bond Issue for our District, which follows a well thought out plan developed by our Elementary Facilities Planning Committee, recommending construction of three new elementary schools for SCS. Be on the lookout for Community Town Halls this summer, where you will be able to provide your feedback on the future of elementary schools in our District.

3rd grade students in Mrs. Holden’s and Mrs. Marlowe’s classes had the opportunity to bring famous people to life in their very own “Wax Museum” in Chapman’s gymnasium. The students read a biography, wrote a book report, and then shared the facts they learned about their person in an interactive event this week at Chapman. It was an awesome way to “meet” Jackie Robinson, Harry Houdini, Rosa Parks, Dolly Parton, and many more! Click HERE for a folder of pictures from this fantastic event!

Congratulations to the SMS 8th Grade Band for earning a Superior (I) Rating at the OMEA Large Group Contest recently held at Avon Lake High School. They were one of only a few bands to receive a perfect score. Way to go Mustangs!

Northeast Ohio stepped back in time this week to experience a living history event like no other as General and President U.S. Grant, portrayed by acclaimed historian Dr. Curt Fields, visited schools, libraries, and historical sites across the region to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the end of the U.S. Civil War. Dr. Fields brought the remarkable story of U.S. Grant to 10 locations throughout Northeast Ohio as part of a weeklong "Cleveland Campaign" - including a stop at Strongsville Middle School! SMS was one of only five local schools to be visited by Dr. Fields. 8th graders and Mr. Boros’ SHS AP U.S. History students were part of the “Meet U.S. Grant” presentation, offering an overview of President Grant’s life and the many challenges he overcame.

Come join us this summer at the SCS Summer Orchestra Camp! This is a great way for students to review skills, learn new skills, play cool music, make new friends, get to know the orchestra staff, and get to know fellow orchestra classmates! The camp gives parents a break and an opportunity to run errands and give the students something constructive to do when mid-summer boredom begins. Click HERE to register. Payment is due at registration, have a credit card ready. Registration closes FRIDAY, May 30!

Please note the following immunization requirements from the Ohio Department of Health:

All students entering 7th grade need 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

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All students entering 12th grade need to receive the following immunizations prior to entering 12th grade:

* Two (2) doses of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine

Incoming 7th and 12th graders will need to show proof of having received these vaccines before they can return to school for the 2025-26 school year (exemptions are provided for under law, call for more information).

Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 7th graders

Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 12th graders

Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states that students who do not provide documentation of this immunization will be excluded from school on the 15th day after entrance, until proof is provided.

Special thank you to Strongsville Optimist Club members who took the time this week to visit our Kindergarten and first grade classrooms throughout the District to read books with the students. Our students appreciated the special guests and their enthusiasm in sharing stories - Thank You Strongsville Optimist Club! Click HERE for a folder of pictures of our Optimist Club and Strongsville Police Officers reading to our students.

Based on our experiences with summer learning over the last few years, we are making some changes this summer. Overall, we are not seeing the impact of summer learning on our students in Grs. K-7 and attendance has been diminishing each year. Therefore, we will not be continuing with a summer learning option for students in those grades. However, we will continue to offer summer learning opportunities for students currently enrolled in Grs. 8-11. Summer learning for these students will be held from June 2 - June 26, 2025. Click HERE for our Summer Learning FAQs.

• High School Credit Advancement [Physical Education - Health - Financial Literacy - Economics]. Online Physical Education, Health, Financial Literacy, and Economics classes will be offered to qualifying students. Classes are asynchronous with required in-person orientation on June 2nd and in-person final exams on June 25th and/or 26th. Registration will be open from Monday, April 21st - Friday, May 16th. The cost is $175/class and students may take a maximum of 2 courses. Registration and program information can be found HERE.

• High School Credit Recovery Classes. Online credit recovery classes will be offered for current high school students who need to retake a course. Classes are online with required in-person tutoring and final exams on June 25th and 26th. Online registration will be open from Monday, April 21st through Monday, June 2nd. Registration and program information can be found HERE.

The SCS Food Services department is interested in gathering both student and parent feedback about your experiences with breakfast and lunch in our District, in order to continue to meet the needs and wants of our students and families. Click on the specific links below to help Food Services plan for future school years.

Elementary School Parents - Food Services Survey

Our District has expanded its partnership with Blocksi to include student content filtering and alerts. We no longer utilize SecURLy for these services.

Click HERE to view an informational flier about joining the Blocksi Parent Portal to gain insights on your student’s online behavior with their scsmustangs account, as well as set parental controls beyond the school. If you have any questions, contact Dave Binkley - Director of Instructional Technology - at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.

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).

Strongsville Rotary KidsFest & Duck Race (Saturday, June 7)
Don’t miss the 12th annual Strongsville Rotary KidsFest and Duck Race on Saturday, June 7 from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Cleveland Metroparks Chalet in Strongsville. Enjoy pony rides, face painting, inflatables, and MORE! Duck Race begins at 2pm. FREE shuttle from the Strongsville RTA Park-n-Ride. Click HERE for the event flyer or visit StrongsvilleDuckRace.com

42x82 Summer Youth Training Camp at Strongsville Rec Center

Don’t miss the 42x82 Summer Youth Training Camp at the Strongsville Rec Center for kids ages 11-15. The camp is held on Mondays and Fridays beginning June 2. Click HERE for the flyer with additional information. Sign up at the Rec Center or email marissa.mcnabb@strongsville.org for more information.

Strongsville United Methodist Church - Summer Bash (Sunday, June 1)
Don’t miss the “Summer Bash” event at Strongsville Methodist Church on Sunday, June 1 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Families and children of all ages are welcome! Click HERE for the event flyer.

Strongsville Historical Society Presents Pottery Sale
What: Pottery Sale
When: Saturday, May 17 / 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Strongsville Historic Village (13305 Pearl Road)

The Strongsville Historical Society is offering vintage and antique Ohio pottery for sale at greatly reduced prices. View Fenton, Universal, Weller, Roseville, Labino, Amber, Hobbs, St. Clair, Crooksville, McCoy, Hall, Hull, and others. Some Early American Pressed Glass is also available. Cash, check and credit card are accepted.

The Strongsville Historic Village is available for walk-in tours every Wednesday starting April 17 plus the third Saturday each month starting in May. Two check-in times: 10:00 a.m. and noon. No reservations are needed.

Don’t forget about the Strongsville memorabilia sold in the Olds General Store in the Historic Village where you can buy pottery, aprons, sweatshirts, afghans, vintage Deganhart glass, postcards and note cards, Strongsville Family history books, etc. These items make wonderful gifts! Visit during Village hours or call the Village number at 440-572-0057 to make an appointment with the Store Proprietors.

The Strongsville Historical Society and Village invites you to become a member. Various membership levels are available. Please learn more about the Strongsville Historical Society by going to www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org. Also, visit and follow our Facebook page for more information.

Strongsville Historical Society Presents Memorial Day Open House
What: Memorial Day Open House
When: Monday, May 26 / 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Strongsville Historical Village (13305 Pearl Road)

Following the annual Strongsville Memorial Day parade and ceremony, the Strongsville Historical Village will once again be open to honor this special day. All buildings will be open for visiting. Visit our military display, place a blue or gold star on the Gold Star tree honoring veterans, or view the Missing Man Table honoring our fallen heroes. We will also have crafts for the kids to complete during their visit, and a scavenger hunt to learn more about some historic items in our Village.

We’re also excited to announce that we will be displaying some Ohio History Day exhibits created by Strongsville High School students and recently entered in the Ohio Annual History Day competition. Come check them out as you tour the Village!

C’s the Day Kindness Camp (June 9-13)

C’s the Day Kindness Camp - from June 9-13 - is open to kids in grades 1-7. This camp inspires caring, service, creativity, and confidence and strives to motivate kids toward personal wellness, healthy habits, and the spread of kindness. All campers receive a t-shirt with their registration. Camp Director is Margaret Bosela Klinzing. Questions? Contact us at mbosela14@gmail.com Click HERE to register for this upcoming camp.

Head Start Basketball 2025 Summer Camps

Join your friends at Head Start Basketball Camp for our 33rd summer! Now's the time to register so you don't miss out on a great week of basketball skill development, games, contests, and fun. Click the link to get registered! https://headstartbasketball.leagueapps.com/camps

Head Start Basketball Camps are held at the Strongsville Recreation Center

Contact Camp Director Mike Klinzing at 216-392-4059 or headstartbasketball@usa.net for more 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 available activities.

Strongsville Chamber of Commerce

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Saturday, May 24th / 10:00 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.

Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *

Strongsville Middle School * Surrarrer Elementary *

Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *

Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool

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