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Mustangs In The Middle: February 11, 2024
THIS WEEK
State of the Schools + Student/Staff Exhibition
Strongsville Middle School
Friday, February 16 - NO SCHOOL
Staff Professional Development Day
Monday, February 19 - NO SCHOOL
Presidents Day
Grade Level Newsletters
Announcements
Congratulations Orchestra!
8th gr orchestra had their Side By Side concert with the High School Chamber Strings under the direction of Ms. Taylor and Mr. Hire. The orchestra gave an excellent performance while getting to meet and play alongside our best high school musicians. (Photos attached)
Additionally, 9 of our outstanding 8th grade orchestra students were accepted into the Ohio Music Education Association District 4 Honors Orchestra. They attended a rehearsal with a highly regarded conductor from Upper Arlington and will perform at the festival in March at Berea-Midpark High School. (Photo attached)
Important High School Scheduling Information for Current 8th Graders
Important 9th Grade Course Registration Information
The SHS Course Registration Window will start on Monday, February 12th and will end on Wednesday, February 21st. Linked HERE are the directions explaining how to complete the 9th grade online course registration. It is imperative that course requests be completed by February 21st. The number of sections of each course, staffing and materials are determined by this initial student course selection. Please reach out to Mrs. Marozsan if you are having problems with course registration.
8th graders will be scheduling FEBRUARY 12 for high school courses
SCS State of the Schools - Tuesday, February 13
SCS State of the Schools - Tuesday, February 13
Join us for the annual "State of the Schools" event on Tuesday, February 13 at 6:00pm. This year's State of the Schools will be held at Strongsville Middle School and will not only feature a brief presentation by Dr. Cameron Ryba (SCS Superintendent), but also an opportunity for attendees to participate in interactive activities and displays led by our SCS students and staff - allowing everyone to experience firsthand some of the great opportunities and student growth happening throughout our District!
Fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
Student Council is raising money for the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society´s and Claire Elbert´s campaign. Student Council is looking for each team to raise $300 per pod for the students to attend the Staff vs Student Basketball Game on Thursday.
Here are a few ways to support the cause:
Bring Money to the Team Leader of your pod
Buy Spirit Gear (the company will be donating a portion of the sales to Claire's campaign.
Athletics
HERE is this week's SMS Athletics Newsletter.
TRACK SIGN UPS
Sign Up for Track:
Track Season is right around the corner. Please sign up for track by completing final forms. Athletes must have a valid physical to start practice on February 26th.
Student Track Meeting
February 21st at 3:00-4:00 in the auditorium.
SHS Soccer Signing- Congrats Future Mustangs!
8th Grade Mustangs committed to SHS to continue their careers as Mustangs both in the classroom and on the soccer field! We look forward to seeing you do great things! Go MUSTANGS!
Boys Soccer:
Gavin Banning
Emmet Byrne
Miles Colagrossi
Aiden Franc
Luke Huber
Maksym Jungeburg
Jake Kemmett
Will McConnaughey
Joe Quirino
Noah Snyder
Zachary Tran
PeterVaris
Girls Soccer:
Emilija Crnic
Kimburlyn Healey
Annabelle Macejko
Emma Majkut
Gabrielle Patten
Brea Petaccio
GianaPowell
Stella Prandi
Lyla Schee
Reagan Schee
Raygan Szczech
COME SEE SHS take on BRUNSWICK Tuesday! Go MUSTANGS
PTA
Friday March 22nd - 6th - 8th Grade Dance, Strongsville Rec
Tuesday February 20th - Founders Day Awards Ceremony
Please Support!
SCS Anonymous Reporting System
School Contact Information
Main Office: 440-572-7090
Building Secretary: Mrs. Hallie Malloy, hmalloy@scsmustangs.org
6th Grade Principal: Mrs. Justina Peters jpeters@scsmustangs.org
7th Grade Principal: Mr. Chris Howell chowell@scsmustangs.org
8th Grade Principal: Mr. Bryan Szczepanski bszczepanski@scsmustangs.org
Strongsville Middle School Principal: Mrs. Jessica Boytim, jboytim@scsmustangs.org
Strongsville Middle School
Email: jboytim@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://sms.strongnet.org/
Location: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7090
Twitter: @mrsboytim