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Please contact the grade level supports below with any questions, concerns or needs.

Cruisers: rsobus@scsmustangs.org, Vikings: gquien@scsmustangs.org,

Admirals: cotacsak@scsmustangs.org, Captains: jscott@scsmustangs.org

Counselor: Mrs. Pietrocini spitrocini@scsmustangs.org

6th Grade Principal: Mrs. Peters jpeters@scsmustangs.org

In search of current 6th and 7th grade students to be Mustang Mentors:

Are you a good leader?

Are you helpful?...respectful?...responsible?

Are you comfortable talking in front of your peers?

If so, you’re just the person we’re looking for to be a Mustang Mentor for the 2023-2024 school year!

Click HERE for the official application.

Please contact the grade level supports below with any questions, concerns or needs.

Discoverers: ssokolowski@scsmustangs.org, Globetrotters: tfike@scsmustangs.org,

Pioneers: stbaker@scsmustangs.org, Seekers: mhertel@scsmustangs.org

Counselor: Mrs. Marozsan- amarozsan@scsmustangs.org

7th Grade Principal: Mr. Howell chowell@scsmustangs.org

In search of current 6th and 7th grade students to be Mustang Mentors:

Are you a good leader?

Are you helpful?...respectful?...responsible?

Are you comfortable talking in front of your peers?

If so, you’re just the person we’re looking for to be a Mustang Mentor for the 2023-2024 school year!

Click HERE for the official application.

Please contact the grade level supports below with any questions, concerns or needs.

Dragons: dblackman@scsmustangs.org, Pirates: tbritton@scsmustangs.org,

Crusaders: ssilvestri@scsmustangs.org, Vanguards: acletzer@scsmustangs.org

Counselor: Mrs Gerber kgerber@scsmustangs.org

8th Grade Principal: Mr. Szczepanski bszczepanski@scsmustangs.org

Reminder that ALL 8th graders will be taking their Science 8 Ohio State test on Wednesday.

Wear your College Gear Spiritwear, get a good night's rest, charge your computer and be on time to school.

6/7th graders will have a regular scheduled day.

Will is an 8th grade student at Strongsville Middle School. He is an exceptional artist and looking forward to continuing to take art electives at Strongsville High School ("I’m really looking forward to learning more about pottery!")

“Will is a respectful Middle School art student who always puts his own spin and creativity on the project assigned. He goes above and beyond creatively and always applies his unique art style and personality into his artwork,” said Mrs. Bluemel, SMS Art Teacher.

#BeTheDifference #WeAreStrongsville #MustangVoices

Feel free to contact the supports below with any questions or need as you prepare to attend SMS in the fall of 2023-24.

Counselor: Mrs. Gerber kgerber@scsmustangs.org

6th Grade Principal: Mrs. Peters jpeters@scsmustangs.org

Main Office: 440-572-7090

Building Secretary: Mrs. Malloy, hmalloy@scsmustangs.org

SMS Principal: Mrs. Boytim, jboytim@scsmustangs.org

Secondary Summer Learning Program - Students Currently Enrolled in Grs. 6-12

• Academic Skills for Grs. 6-9 - Invitation Only. English Language Arts and Mathematics instruction will be by invitation only, so that we can provide targeted support to our students. Invitations will be sent by email by April 21st.
• Makerspace - ALL Interested Students in Grs. 6-12. Makerspace camp is back this year for any interested 6th - 12th grader. There is a fee of $25 to cover consumable materials. Those who are interested may register HERE starting Monday, April 24th - Friday, May 5th. For additional information, please CLICK HERE.
• High School Credit Advancement - Physical Education, Health, Financial Literacy or Economics. Online physical education, health, financial literacy, and economics classes will be offered to qualifying students. Registration will be open from Monday, April 24th - Friday, May 5th. CLICK HERE to register. The cost is $175 per class and students may take a maximum of two (2) courses. CLICK HERE for some FAQs.
• High School Credit Recovery Classes. Online credit recovery classes will be offered for current high school students who need to retake a course. Online registration will be open from April 24th - Tuesday, May 30th. CLICK HERE to register. The cost is $100 per semester course. Students may take a maximum of 4 semesters. CLICK HERE for some FAQs.

Here is a reminder of the recent communication regarding cell phones. Thank you for your support:

If a student does not have their phone in their locker, and a staff member sees this, the student must give their phone to the staff member, the staff member will take it to the office, office staff will call a parent and a parent will have to pick it up before 3:30. If you need to get a hold of your student or vice versa, please call our office, or students can go to the office to make a call. "

Ohio State Testing (OST) Dates- SMS

• Science: April 26 - 8th grade only
• Math: May 3/4

Academic Recognition Ceremony

Celebrating 22-23 academic success and grade level awards

Students and parents will be invited in May to attend this award ceremony for earning As and As and Bs for the school year, as well as for distinguished team awards.

Each ceremony will be videotaped as well

6th Grade:

• Date: May 24, 2023 notice change of date
• Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m. SMS Auditorium

7th Grade:

• Date: May 25, 2023
• Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m. SMS Auditorium

8th Grade:

• Date: May 23, 2023- notice change of date
• Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m. SMS Auditorium

SMS Athletic Director: Mr. Keppler, jkeppler@scsmustangs.org

HERE is this week's SMS Athletics Newsletter.

SHS Cheerleading will be hosting a cheer camp this summer. Will you please share the attached flyer and below information with your families in your newsletter?

Strongsville High School Cheer will be hosting a cheer camp on Tuesday, June 20th from 9am to noon for students in K-8th grade. Come learn cheers, chants and make a craft with Strongsville cheerleaders. To register, scan the QR code or register here.

WHO: 5th/6th graders

DATE: APRIL 28, 2023

TIME: 6:00PM – 9:00PM

LOCATION: MICHAUD’S, 16808 PEARL RD.

Tickets - $$15.00 - Pre-Sale Only

*Includes: DJ - Pizza – Pop – Cake – Snacks*

Buy Tickets ONLINE or during lunch:

https://forms.strongsville.org/dare-dance-tickets/

PTA President: Lily Longley, scoobydoolf@aol.com

PTA Facebook: Strongsville Middle School PTA

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.

Follow SMS on Instagram @STRONGSVILLEMIDDLESCHOOL

Website: https://sms.strongnet.org/
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7090
Twitter: @mrsboytim