Mustang Moments

• Important Dates to Remember

• SHS Exchange Student has Special Connection with Kinsner Student

• Kinsner 4th Graders Travel Back in Time to the Middle Ages

• Three Mustang Student-Athletes Make Commitments on Division I Football Signing Day

• Thanks for Supporting This Year’s SHS Fall Play - “The Crucible”

• Surrarrer Elementary Holds First “Mustang Mashup”

• Two SCS Groups Deliver Fantastic National Anthem Performances for Monsters & Cavs

• Mustang Spotlight - Mrs. Siobhan Kurtz, Educational Aide at Whitney Elementary

• SHS AP US Government & Politics Students Hold Primary Election Debate

• New Feedback Link at www.scsmustangs.org

• SHS Spring Musical - Playhouse Square Fundraiser

• #ForeverAMustang - Nominations for SHS Distinguished Alumni

• SCS Featured Job Postings - Join Our Team!

• Applications Being Accepted for State Advisory Council

• Livestream Mustang Athletics for FREE

• Cleveland Cavaliers Discounted Ticket Offer for Students & Families (Sun. 12/14)

• Right at School

• Stay Safe. Speak Up!

• Community Events

Tuesday, December 9 - 6:00pm & 7:00pm
RESCHEDULED Strongsville Middle School Winter Band Concert
SMS Auditorium
6:00pm - 6th Grade & Jazz Band / 7:00pm - 7th Grade, 8th Grade, & Jazz Band

Thursday, December 11 - 6:30pm
Strongsville High School Winter Band Concert
SHS Auditorium

Thursday, December 11 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
Strongsville Middle School Auditorium (13200 Pearl Rd.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Friday, December 19 (NO SCHOOL / 6th - 12th grades)
* Elementary Schools are IN SESSION
Records Day

A special bond between Barrett H. (Kinsner 2nd grader) and Lilly F. (German Exchange Student spending this year at Strongsville High School) has developed throughout this year. Both use cochlear implants, giving them a shared language and an immediate understanding of one another’s world.

The local NBC affiliate - Channel 3 - recently spotlighted Barrett and Lilly - click HERE for their heart-warming story.

Kinsner 4th grade teachers Mrs. Goloja and Mrs. Adams recently transported their classrooms back to the Middle Ages, as they wrapped up their CKLA unit learning about this period of time.

Decorations included stained glass displays and student‑made castles. Both teachers, as well as some students, dressed in Medieval attire. Mrs. Goloja and Mrs. Adams organized hands‑on stations (archery, jousting, calligraphy, stained‑glass crafts) that highlighted art, movement, writing, and reading skills.

These activities complemented the students’ depth of understanding, providing connections between activities and the unit’s themes (monks, chivalry, castle defenses) with impressive clarity. This thoughtful, creative culmination showcased Mrs. Goloja's and Mrs. Adams' dedication to their students and gave everyone a memorable, meaningful learning experience!

Mrs. Siobhan Kurtz has been a part of Strongsville City Schools for eight years. Mrs. Kurtz started as a substitute, before moving into a Monitor role at Kinsner and Whitney Elementary Schools. For the past three years, she has been an Educational Aide at Whitney. Mrs. Kurtz is a lifelong resident of Strongsville and attended Whitney when she was a Kindergarten student! She earned her undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University.

“What I like most about working with our students is helping them learn and grow. I enjoy seeing their confidence build and watching them understand something they once found difficult. It’s rewarding to know I can make a positive difference in their education. Because I mainly work with students in small groups, I am able to focus on their individual needs. The small group atmosphere has also allowed me to build many meaningful relationships with my students.”

"I absolutely love my job. Working here at Whitney is like working with family. The sense of teamwork here among our teachers and staff is truly something special. This year I've been assisting a bit more in the classrooms. I really enjoy collaborating with the teachers on classroom activities and lessons and being part of the learning process. Every day I’m amazed by the determination of the young people I work with. I can’t ever see myself working in another profession than the one I’m in now. I love everything about my role.”

Thank you Mrs. Kurtz for everything that you do in developing our students at Whitney Elementary! #ModelMustang

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

Strongsville Historical Society Presents Christmas In The Village - December 6-7

What: Christmas in the Village

When: December 6 & 7 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Strongsville Historic Village (13305 Pearl Rd.)

Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, Dec. 6th

First Lutheran Church of Strongsville invites you to join Santa for breakfast, a photo, and a Christmas craft on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00am - 11:00am. Tickets are $10.00 for anyone 2 and over, under 2 is free. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Strongsville Rec Center

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holiday Scholarship Dance

Friday, December 5, 2025
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Encore Event Center (formerly Michaud's)
16808 Pearl Rd.

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 December 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.

The Library will be closed December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

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

Storytimes: Are on hiatus for the month of December. Please see our website for storytime dates when we return in January 2026.

Gingerbread Man Design Contest. December 1st - December 7th Stop into the library to create your own paper gingerbread design. A winner will receive a gingerbread house kit which will be selected by library staff.

Technology Training Class:

Google Docs and Slides. Monday, December 8th / 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Learn how to use Google Docs and Slides. This class will discuss tools and features to create and format documents and presentations. (Note: A Google account is needed to participate in the class). Registration is required.

Southwest General Memory Screenings. Tuesday, December 9th / 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Are you saying “Sorry, I forgot” a little too often? It’s normal to forget a name from time to time. It’s not normal to keep forgetting days of the week, or when to pay bills or take medicine. Come to a free screening by the Community Nurse to see if you should consider seeing a doctor. Call 440-816-4037 or email communitynurses3@swgeneral.com for an appointment.

Be Red Cross Ready: Disaster Preparedness. Tuesday, December 9th / 11:00 a.m. The Red Cross will teach you how to prepare for and respond appropriately to disasters likely to occur in your community. Be ready for hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. Instruction by certified Red Cross presenters.

Brain Break at the Library for Teens. Grades 6 - 12. Monday, December 15th through Friday, December 19th / 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Join us in the TEEN SPACE for activities to relieve stress and relax! No registration required!

Blood Drives. Friday, December 19th / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. AND Tuesday, December 23rd / 1:00 - 6:00 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).

Toddler Sensory and Art Play. Ages 1 - 3 with a Caregiver. Friday, December 19th / 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.