Medina City Schools Minute
April 5, 2024
Medina City Schools will be closed on Monday, April 8 for students and staff PK-12 for the Solar Eclipse event. The City of Medina is in the path of totality which will bring thousands of additional visitors. For activities and best places to view the eclipse, visit www.medinaoh.org.
The Intradistrict Enrollment Option will be available only for Medina City Schools’ students who wish to attend an elementary or middle school other than the one assigned within the school district during the 2024-2025 school year. This option is based on enrollment numbers, space, and staff availability. Class assignments are made only to those grades that are at the District class size less one.
Intradistrict Enrollment requests will be accepted through the Medina City Schools website only. Requests will be accepted via online submission only from Monday, April 1, 2024, through Thursday, May 23, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents will be notified in writing of their child’s acceptance/non-acceptance no later than the second week of August 2024. Assignments may be revoked in reverse order of date received (last in, first out) if enrollment figures no longer allow for additional classroom space. To complete the form, please visit www.medinabees.org/Student Registration beginning Monday, April 1, 2024.
Parents whose children are approved for this Intradistrict Enrollment Option are responsible for transporting their children to and from the school.
As a matter of information, Medina City Schools does not allow students from other school districts to enroll in the Medina City School District under the Intradistrict Enrollment Option. However, Medina City Schools does allow students to leave the District to attend another district.
For more information, please contact the Office of Registration at 330-636-3100 or email registration@medinabees.org
Students: Interested in traveling to Italy? Travel to Venice, Florence, and Rome in June 2025 with Medina High School. There is an informational meeting on Thursday, April 11th at 6 pm in room 2103 at Medina High School. Parents are encouraged to attend with your student. If you are unable to make the meeting, email or see Ms. Shaffer in room 2103.
Sign up now for the Virtual Lunch with the Superintendent series. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 5 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Mine Pazitka, Director of Pupil Services and Ryan O'Cull, Director of Business Affairs, will discuss plans for Helping Hands Preschool. To be one of the first 25 to register, click on the link below. Don't forget to bring your lunch.
Medina High School art students participating in the 2024 Teen Juried Art Competition & Scholarship Show hosted by the Medina County District Library, were recently awarded scholarships and awards for their amazing work. Senior Izzy Castillo received Best of Show receiving a $2000 scholarship. Sarah Kerrigan received second place receiving a $1000 scholarship. Sylvie Hipp received second place in the Teen Juried Awards for her piece Gears. The following students received Honorable Mention:
Jay Milewski- Honorable Mention for Zoey
Madilyn Niehaus- Honorable Mention for Mossy the Box Turtle
Addison Dressel - Honorable Mention for Figure it Out
Blair Crandall - Honorable Mention for Brewing Storm
The pieces are on display at the Medina County District Library in the B. Smith Gallery until April 7, 2024.
In addition, senior Sarah Kerrigan won at the regional level of the Governor's Youth Art Exhibit for her mixed-media painting, Human Contact and Brianna Flowers won at the regional level for digital work, Dive. Her work was also chosen for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Cameo Exhibition which will be on display in Columbus until May 17th and featured on the online gallery beginning April 21st at http://govart.org/
Congratulations to the Medina High School Speech and Debate Team. Ten members of the team qualified for the Varsity State tournament this year; the teams 23rd consecutive trip to States.
Five congressional debaters made it to the semi final round. Both Public Forum teams made it to the break rounds, with one of those teams finishing as quarterfinalists. The following weekend was the Novice State Championship, where a first year member of the Speech Team finished as State Champion in Original Oratory and first year members of the Debate Team in Congressional Debate.
It's time to think about registering for summer athletic camps. Information for registration is on Flyer Central. To view all of the currently available registrations, click here or on the Flyer Central image.
Join the Medina High School Choir Alumni Celebration, Showtime Legacy, on Saturday, May 4. Legacy is a celebration of 55 years of Showtime, and a chance for alumni to sing, share and reconnect with friends and former directors at Medina High School. Click on the image for details and registration information.
Medina High School Drama Club presents its Spring Musical The Prom, featuring a live orchestra, on April 12, 13, 19 and 20 @ 7:00 pm and April 14 @ 2 pm on the Medina Performing Arts Center Main Stage, 851 Weymouth Road.
This award-winning, Broadway hit about big Broadway Stars, a small town, and the love that unites them all has the heart and humor of a Golden Age musical comedy with an inclusive message about love, understanding and acceptance. It has been described as "Hairspray meets Dear Evan Hansen!” and “so full of happiness that you think your heart is about to burst.” Including cast, orchestra and crew, over 60 students are involved in this production. Tickets are $10 for students and senior citizens, $15 for adults and can be purchased online by clicking here.
Cast
Graham Dennis (Barry) Anna Vilimonovic (DeeDee) Trynter Stiles (Trent) Jodi Rabung (Angie), Livy Douglas (Emma), Ella Barberic (Alyssa Greene), Gracie Ruppelli (Mrs. Greene), Owen Newman (Hawkins), Georgia Burtnett (Sheldon), Raven Kline (Olivia Keating), Connor Donnelly (Nick), Evan Schofield (Kevin), Abby Alvarez (Shelby), Maya Becker (Kaylee)
Ensemble/Non-Equity Cast of Godspell: Mason Cooper (dance captain) Casey Smerglia, Mitch Rittmaier, Reese Goldmeier (dance captain, L Kearns, Elizabeth Warfel, Hal Bilek, Max Robbins, Katie Patterson, Shelby Liberty, Emmy Mousourakis, Rebecca Herman, Eve Lindon, Paige Kupec, Matthew Hetsler, Lainey Miller, Kyra Nemec, Amelia Hicks.
Orchestra
Max Jones, Ethan Ziogas, Anna Holthouse, Cain Hoover, Louis Strong, Gavin Vrutneski, Kali Minute, Joel DeSario, Matthew Shrivastav, Tyler Hurley, Ryan Davis, Jenna Androsac, Olivia Obermeier, Austin Krahe, Emelia Twarogowski, Joe Horton, Jackson Condit.
