Parent - Week of 2/9

Hello 6th grade parents/guardians! It is almost that very exciting time of year when we start the scheduling process for 7th grade. The presentation included here for you is what we will show the current 6th graders on the morning of February 2nd during their IE class!

Please note, course request forms for the 2026-27 are found in the team Google Classroom. Students will need to be signed into their Strongsville email accounts in order to access and submit the form. Families are encouraged to work with their future seventh grader on completing the course request form.

We encourage students to complete this request with the guidance of their parents so that correct requests are submitted. I look forward to working on your students 7th grade schedules.

If we do not receive schedule request submissions by February 20th, I will need to select courses for them myself so that they have a schedule for 7th grade.

Thank you.

Stacy Pietrocini

Strongsville Middle School

6th Grade School Counselor

Class of 2032

spietrocini@scsmustangs.org

440-268-5666

Celebrating success! A big congratulations to the 271 out of 454 sixth grade students at Strongsville Middle School who made the Principal's or Scholar's Roll for Q2! That’s a fantastic 60%%! Keep shining bright!

Principal's Roll for Quarter 2

We are thrilled to announce the 113 students who have achieved the Principal's Roll for Quarter 2 by earning all A's!

Scholar's Roll for Quarter 2

We are excited to recognize the students who have achieved the Scholar's Roll for Quarter 2 by earning As and Bs!

SMS students will hear from professionals from the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force at Strongsville Middle School on February 27, 2026.

In response to increasing internet dangers, former Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason applied for specialized grant funding from the United States Department of Justice in 1999 to launch the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The Ohio ICAC Task Force is a collaboration among city, county, state, and federal law enforcement authorities focused on investigating and prosecuting internet crimes involving child predators and child exploitation. The Task Force is also dedicated to the education of parents and children about internet safety.

During ICAC Internet Safety Presentations, students will hear from the Ohio ICAC Statewide Outreach Coordinator to learn about age-appropriate safety regarding the following topics:

Digital Citizenship
Online Predators
Cyberbullying
Video Game Safety
Inappropriate Content Online
Social Media Best Practices

The intent of these presentations is to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the internet safely and responsibly. Through age-appropriate education, we aim to empower students to recognize potential risks, make informed choices, and seek help when something online feels unsafe.

The best way for parents to keep kids safe online is to continue the conversation about online safety. By prioritizing open and repeated conversations about online safety, you can equip your student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Technology and online trends evolve rapidly, making it impossible for parents to know everything. Having ongoing conversations about online safety allows you to stay updated on the latest trends, apps, and challenges kids might face. You can adjust your guidance accordingly.

For more information on the Task Force visit https://www.ccprosecutor.us/what-we-do/

For internet safety education or to make a CyberTipline report, visit https://www.missingkids.org

There is an opt-out policy whereby the parent/guardian may sign a form to withdraw his/her student from participating in this presentation. If you do not wish your student to participate, please either return this signed form to your student’s team teacher or send an email from your parent account with the necessary information from the opt out form to your student’s team teacher, and your student will receive alternate activities during the assembly with no penalty or work to make up. If you do not sign and return this form, your student will remain in the auditorium to take part in the presentation.

If you are opting your student out, please provide the opt out form or email to the team leader by February 20, 2026.

If you have any questions, you may contact your student’s grade level principal.

Welcome to VOYAGER CORNER. SMS offers a wide selection of engaging encore classes (Art, Music, P.E., FCS, Polaris, Career Connections, Technology, and so much more). All of our encore teachers are part of the Voyager Team and we'd like to highlight some of the amazing things happening at SMS in our Voyager courses.

VOYAGER CORNER EDITION 1: REINDEER GAMES

For the first edition, check out the special Reindeer Games event that was hosted on Dec. 5th during the SMS Gives Back Day. All grade levels participated in some fun holiday-themed Reindeer Games where students competed and collaborated together through various team building activities. Click this Reindeer Games link to check out some photos!

Lifetouch Discounts

Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS

Valid through 12/01/25

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

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!

Order Form (Printable Version)

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Applaud our seafaring standouts! Our students of the week are identified from each team who truly embodies our Model Mustang values!

Any sixth grade student that would like an alternative to eating in the cafeteria is welcome to make reservations at The Lip Diner. Come relax, listen to music, and enjoy interacting with your friends from other pods! The Diner is open 5 days a week during the sixth grade lunchtime. Visit the link and sign up for the days you would like to come. We book a week in advance so make sure to sign up if you plan on attending (and you might notice that reservations won't open until the week prior). Students can access the link on the Class of 2032 Google Classroom.

*Note for students: If you are unable to use the links above, try to type in the tiny URL on your Chromebook (must be logged into their SMS account).