Mustang Moments

• Important Dates to Remember

• 60 Seconds with the Superintendent

• Strongsville Earns 4.5 Star Overall Rating on Ohio State Report Card

• Requests For Proposals / Legal Services

• Thank You to Our Homecoming Parade Sponsors

• Mustang Spotlight - Ms. Allison Ryan - 1st Grade Teacher at Chapman Elementary

• PTA Reflections Meeting - Tues. 9/30

• Livestream Mustang Athletics for FREE

• Strongsville Education Foundation Casino Night - Sat. 11/22

• Rosati’s Fundraiser for SHS Theatre Program

• SCS “Greet & Treat” - Thu. 10/30

• SHS Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet - Sat. 10/18 at 5:00pm

• SCS Featured Job Postings - Join Our Team!

• #FOREVERAMUSTANG - Alumni Spotlight Videos

• Right at School

• Stay Safe. Speak Up!

• Community Events

Thursday, October 2 - NO SCHOOL
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Grades PreK-12th)

Thursday, October 9 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
Strongsville City Schools Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Wednesday, October 8 - SCHOOL IN SESSION
Parent-Teacher Conferences (SMS & SHS)

Friday, October 10 - NO SCHOOL
Conference Comp Day

Thank you to the sponsors of the 2nd Annual Homecoming Parade! Their generosity was a huge reason this year’s Homecoming Parade was another successful event. The Homecoming Parade built community pride and spirit and was a FUN event for the families of Strongsville - and this would not have been possible without the support of the following sponsors:

SHS PTA, Strongsville Football League, Mayor Perciak, Megan Haffner, Christa Heckman, Strongsville Rotary Club, Crossroads Gymnastics, Strongsville Kiwanis, Strongsville Education Foundation, Strongsville Police Sgt. Steven Piorkowski, Colton Rompala/ PrintMuse, Strongsville Fire Department

Ms. Allison Ryan has been in our District for three years as a first grade teacher at Chapman Elementary. Ms. Ryan has strong roots in our District - she was in the very first kindergarten class at Kinsner Elementary, went to Center Middle School, and graduated from Strongsville High School. Ms. Ryan recalls that some of her elementary teachers inspired her to become a teacher. Both her undergraduate and graduate degrees are from The Ohio State University.

“I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be one of my students' first teachers and to create a welcoming environment where they can learn and grow. I truly cherish the special connections we build each year as our classroom community grows in kindness and empathy. Watching my students become excited about their learning and more confident in their abilities makes me so proud. I learn from them every day, and they bring me so much joy! I also value the connections I've built with Chapman families and feel grateful to work with a collaborative team of colleagues who always put students first.”

Thanks to the support of generous partners (see list below), FREE livestreaming has returned to SCS Athletics! Not only is it free, but coverage has doubled thanks to the addition of SMS livestreams. To tune in, fans can watch HERE or download the HUDL Fan app and search for Strongsville High School. The venues that will have events livestreamed include: Pat Catan Stadium (SHS), SHS Main Gymnasium, Serpentini Field at SMS, and SMS Main Gymnasium (not the back gymnasium).

• Strongsville Athletic Boosters

• Strongsville Football League

• Buckeye Speech Path

• Smooth Financial

• Kona Ice

• Infinium Wall Systems

• Jim Carbone

Location: Strongsville’s Ehrnfelt Recreation Center

What to Expect: Casino-style games, great food, exciting raffles, and a chance to connect with others who care about education in Strongsville.

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

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

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 October 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.

Blood Drives. Wednesday, October 1st / 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. AND Friday, October 17th / 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).

Kindergarten Countdown: Sorting and Patterns. For Children entering Kindergarten next Fall & a Caregiver. Friday, October 3rd / 11:00 a.m. - Noon. Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on sorting and patterns.

Digital Navigator at Strongsville Branch. Monday, October 6th AND Tuesday, October 7th from 12:00 - 4:30 p.m. Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Teen Knit & Crochet Club. Grades 6 - 12. Monday, October 6th / 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Do you like to craft? Do you know how to knit, crochet, or hand sew? Join us in the TEEN SPACE and bring your own project to hang out with other teens who also love to make things! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Technology Training Classes:

Google Sheets. Monday, October 6th / 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Learn how to enter, modify and organize data using Google’s free web-based spreadsheet application. (Please note, a Google account is needed to participate in the class).

Internet Basics. Wednesday, October 22nd / 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse.

Southwest Health Talk: HIPPA Privacy & Practice. Tuesday, October 7th / 1:00 p.m. Yvonne Wolters, Chief Compliance Officer for Southwest General Health Center, will review the reality of how your health information is shared, such as through a health information exchange, and help you understand your rights to better control the actual use and disclosure of your private health information.

Young at Heart. Tuesday, October 7th / 7:00 p.m. A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for our next discussion is The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury. Please call the branch to register.

Yoga Nidra with Sound Bath. Tuesday, October 14th / 11:00 a.m. An hour of deep relaxation. No yoga experience is necessary. You will lie on the floor and need a yoga mat or large towel; a blanket is suggested to stay warm.

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion. Wednesday, October 15th / 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 Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. 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, October 17th / 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.

Family Chess Program. Saturday, October 18th / 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Join National Chess Expert, Damon Rucker, to learn about the ins and outs of chess, chess strategy, and tactics! Please register the family as a group not individual family members.

Audio & Video Studio Orientation. Ages 11 & up. Monday, October 20th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON or Saturday, October 25th / 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 Health Talk: Is Lymphedema Just Swelling? Tuesday, October 21st / 10:00 a.m. Lymphedema is a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, but it’s often misunderstood. Join Joni Paris MSN, Wound Program Coordinator at Southwest General Health Center as she helps us better understand this condition. She will discuss the causes, symptoms, prevention strategies, and the latest treatment and management options available. This session is for anyone living with lymphedema, caregivers, or those simply looking to learn more.

Teen Craft Night: Meet the Heat Press. Grades 6 - 12. Tuesday, October 21st / 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Come in and make a fun project with our heat press. Learn how it works and have a chance to try it out! 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, October 22nd / 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. This month’s culinary creation will be- Haunted Gingerbread House. 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.

Spooky Little Strollers. Ages 2 & under with Family. Friday, October 24th / 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Join us for a not-so-spooky gathering with stories, songs, and a simple craft. There will also be a stroller parade through the branch. Costumes are encouraged!

National Chemistry Week Program. Grades 2- 6. Saturday, October 25th / 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Come join us for fun, hands on activities that let you get close to the action! Be prepared to get in and get messy. Led by volunteers from the American Chemical Society. Registration required. 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.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion. Monday, October 27th / 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 West with Giraffes by Linda Rutledge Copies of the book will be available for check-out at the circulation desk.

Heroes & Spies with Julie Koenig. Wednesday, October 29th / 7:00 p.m. British enthusiast and expert, Julie Koenig, will return to share more history in a special presentation on heroes and spies. We will talk about Churchill’s favorite spy, Christine Granville’s intelligence gathering and aiding the rescue of 3 soldiers from the Gestapo. Learn about the unassuming opera loving Cook sisters who helped the Jewish community from persecution in the 1930’s. We will also discuss the contribution to the war efforts as part of the resistance movement in WWII known as the SOE (Special Operations Executive: a British organization formed to conduct espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance in occupied Europe.)