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As the State Legislature continues its work on the budget, the Senate is finalizing amendments to House Bill 96 (HB96), which could have serious financial implications for our District if passed. One provision of HB96 proposes capping administrative costs at 15% of a district’s operating budget. This arbitrary limit applies uniformly to all districts across the state, regardless of size, structure, or unique needs. Such a cap would significantly reduce our flexibility and hinder the variety of support services we provide to students, staff, and families. Our concern extends beyond this single provision. Rather, it’s about preserving the ability of local communities to determine what’s best for their schools. HB96 represents yet another step in eroding local control, limiting our capacity to make decisions that reflect the priorities and values of our community. As the state budget process continues, we strongly encourage you to speak up in support of local decision-making. Please consider contacting: Senator Patton [(614) 466-8056⎹ Click for Contact Form] and Representative Dovilla [(614) 466-4895⎹ Click for Contact Form]. Let them know how House Bill 96 could negatively impact our schools and your children’s education. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can ensure our students continue to receive the high-quality education they deserve.

The Strongsville Board of Education seeks applicants to fill the unexpired term of board member Mrs. Sharon Kilbane, who resigned at Wednesday’s (May 21) Board Meeting, effective end of day May 31, 2025.

According to Ohio law, people serving on Ohio school boards must be 18 years old, district residents and registered voters. Interested applicants can download the application HERE (https://tinyurl.com/SCSBoardApp), visit the district website at www.scsmustangs.org (main page under ‘District News’) to access an online application, or pick up a paper version of the application in the lobby of the SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Avenue). Applicants are required to include a cover letter of intent, a resume, and the completed application, which can either be submitted electronically to SCS Treasurer George Anagnostou (ganagnostou@scsmustangs.org) or dropped off in the mailbox outside of the SCS Administrative Offices. Electronic submissions must contain the signature of the applicant on the application.

The deadline for applications is Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Invitations will be extended to specific candidates, with interviews scheduled to take place during a special Board Meeting on Thursday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. The recommended candidate will be voted upon by the Board at their June 12, 2025 regularly scheduled Board meeting.

The newly appointed Board member will serve until December 31, 2025. If the appointed member desires to continue serving, he or she must run in the next general Board election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Congratulations to the SHS Varsity Softball team for earning a spot in the District Finals for the first time since 2008! On Monday, the Mustangs knocked Canton McKinley out of the OHSAA post season tournament with an explosive 6th inning en route to a 9-2 victory. Best of luck to Strongsville as they face #1 seed Austintown-Fitch at 3pm today (Friday, 5/23).

This week, the Strongsville Board of Education approved Mr. Ryan Kilbane as the next varsity boys basketball head coach for Strongsville High School. Coach Kilbane has most recently spent seven seasons at Brunswick High School as the junior varsity head basketball coach (117-35 overall record) and an assistant coach on the varsity staff. He also held those same positions at Strongsville High School for five seasons prior to his coaching experience at Brunswick. Ryan Kilbane is a graduate of Strongsville High School (Class of 1995) and an alumni of the Mustangs varsity basketball team.

We have many Strongsville High School graduates working throughout our District. Did their SCS education prepare them well? What was the motivation to return to the same District that they grew up in? For answers to those questions and more, click HERE for a visit with Mrs. Monica (Moore) Cooney - Kinsner & Muraski Assistant Principal and SHS Class of 2008.

Come join us this summer at the SCS Summer Orchestra Camp! This is a great way for students to review skills, learn new skills, play cool music, make new friends, get to know the orchestra staff, and get to know fellow orchestra classmates! The camp gives parents a break and an opportunity to run errands and give the students something constructive to do when mid-summer boredom begins. Click HERE to register. Payment is due at registration, have a credit card ready. Registration closes FRIDAY, May 30!

Please note the following immunization requirements from the Ohio Department of Health:

All students entering 7th grade need to receive the following immunizations prior to entering 7th grade:

* One (1) dose of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine

(A second dose of meningococcal vaccine will be required prior to entry into the 12th grade)

* One (1) dose of Tdap [tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis] vaccine

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All students entering 12th grade need to receive the following immunizations prior to entering 12th grade:

* Two (2) doses of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine

Incoming 7th and 12th graders will need to show proof of having received these vaccines before they can return to school for the 2025-26 school year (exemptions are provided for under law, call for more information).

Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 7th graders

Click HERE for the form to confirm immunizations for 12th graders

Section 3313.671 of the Ohio Revised Code states that students who do not provide documentation of this immunization will be excluded from school on the 15th day after entrance, until proof is provided.

Based on our experiences with summer learning over the last few years, we are making some changes this summer. Overall, we are not seeing the impact of summer learning on our students in Grs. K-7 and attendance has been diminishing each year. Therefore, we will not be continuing with a summer learning option for students in those grades. However, we will continue to offer summer learning opportunities for students currently enrolled in Grs. 8-11. Summer learning for these students will be held from June 2 - June 26, 2025. Click HERE for our Summer Learning FAQs.

• High School Credit Advancement [Physical Education - Health - Financial Literacy - Economics]. Online Physical Education, Health, Financial Literacy, and Economics classes will be offered to qualifying students. Classes are asynchronous with required in-person orientation on June 2nd and in-person final exams on June 25th and/or 26th. Registration will be open from Monday, April 21st - Friday, May 16th. The cost is $175/class and students may take a maximum of 2 courses. Registration and program information can be found HERE.

• High School Credit Recovery Classes. Online credit recovery classes will be offered for current high school students who need to retake a course. Classes are online with required in-person tutoring and final exams on June 25th and 26th. Online registration will be open from Monday, April 21st through Monday, June 2nd. Registration and program information can be found HERE.

The SCS Food Services department is interested in gathering both student and parent feedback about your experiences with breakfast and lunch in our District, in order to continue to meet the needs and wants of our students and families. Click on the specific links below to help Food Services plan for future school years.

Elementary School Parents - Food Services Survey

Our District has expanded its partnership with Blocksi to include student content filtering and alerts. We no longer utilize SecURLy for these services.

Click HERE to view an informational flier about joining the Blocksi Parent Portal to gain insights on your student’s online behavior with their scsmustangs account, as well as set parental controls beyond the school. If you have any questions, contact Dave Binkley - Director of Instructional Technology - at dbinkley@scsmustangs.org.

Right At School provides care for SCS K-5 students before and after school at each of our elementary buildings, with a variety of plan options ranging from once a week to all five days. RAS provides homework support, a fun-based curriculum including American Sign Language, crafts, games and fun activities, afternoon snack, and so much more! For more information on registering with Right at School, visit rightatschool.com. Should you have any specific questions, please contact Matt Urbin, RAS Area Manager (matt.urbin@rightatschool.com / 440.902.1302).

Strongsville City Schools encourages students, teachers, staff, parents, and other members of our community to report any instances of potential violence, bullying, self-harm or any other issue where students may be at risk. Click HERE for additional Stay Safe. Speak Up! Information on the District’s website. Reporting incidents can be made anonymously online or through a toll free number (​1-866-listen2me / 1-866-547-8362).

Strongsville Rotary KidsFest & Duck Race (Saturday, June 7)
Don’t miss the 12th annual Strongsville Rotary KidsFest and Duck Race on Saturday, June 7 from 11:00am - 3:00pm at the Cleveland Metroparks Chalet in Strongsville. Enjoy pony rides, face painting, inflatables, and MORE! Duck Race begins at 2pm. FREE shuttle from the Strongsville RTA Park-n-Ride. Click HERE for the event flyer or visit StrongsvilleDuckRace.com

A Leg Up Ballet Academy Presents Coppelia (Saturday, May 31)

Don't miss the next performance by A Leg Up Ballet Academy - Coppelia. Two shows at 1pm & 5pm on Saturday, May 31 at Strongsville Middle School. Purchase advance tickets HERE. See the event flyer HERE.

Summer VBS at First Lutheran Church

Join us June 23rd through June 26th from 9 AM - 12 PM at First Lutheran Church in Strongsville for a fun filled Summer Vacation Bible School adventure. Children Pre K - 5th Grade are welcome to attend. The cost is $30.00 per student. Additional details and registration information available at www.firstchurchalive.org

42x82 Summer Youth Training Camp at Strongsville Rec Center

Don’t miss the 42x82 Summer Youth Training Camp at the Strongsville Rec Center for kids ages 11-15. The camp is held on Mondays and Fridays beginning June 2. Click HERE for the flyer with additional information. Sign up at the Rec Center or email marissa.mcnabb@strongsville.org for more information.

Strongsville United Methodist Church - Summer Bash (Sunday, June 1)
Don’t miss the “Summer Bash” event at Strongsville Methodist Church on Sunday, June 1 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Families and children of all ages are welcome! Click HERE for the event flyer.

Strongsville Historical Society Presents Memorial Day Open House
What: Memorial Day Open House
When: Monday, May 26 / 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Strongsville Historical Village (13305 Pearl Road)

Following the annual Strongsville Memorial Day parade and ceremony, the Strongsville Historical Village will once again be open to honor this special day. All buildings will be open for visiting. Visit our military display, place a blue or gold star on the Gold Star tree honoring veterans, or view the Missing Man Table honoring our fallen heroes. We will also have crafts for the kids to complete during their visit, and a scavenger hunt to learn more about some historic items in our Village.

We’re also excited to announce that we will be displaying some Ohio History Day exhibits created by Strongsville High School students and recently entered in the Ohio Annual History Day competition. Come check them out as you tour the Village!

The Strongsville Historical Society and Village invites you to become a member. Various membership levels are available. Please learn more about the Strongsville Historical Society by going to www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.org. Also, visit and follow our Facebook page for more information.

C’s the Day Kindness Camp (June 9-13)

C’s the Day Kindness Camp - from June 9-13 - is open to kids in grades 1-7. This camp inspires caring, service, creativity, and confidence and strives to motivate kids toward personal wellness, healthy habits, and the spread of kindness. All campers receive a t-shirt with their registration. Camp Director is Margaret Bosela Klinzing. Questions? Contact us at mbosela14@gmail.com Click HERE to register for this upcoming camp.

Head Start Basketball 2025 Summer Camps

Join your friends at Head Start Basketball Camp for our 33rd summer! Now's the time to register so you don't miss out on a great week of basketball skill development, games, contests, and fun. Click the link to get registered! https://headstartbasketball.leagueapps.com/camps

Head Start Basketball Camps are held at the Strongsville Recreation Center

Contact Camp Director Mike Klinzing at 216-392-4059 or headstartbasketball@usa.net for more information

Treehouse Berea Programming

Treehouse Berea is offering many activities and opportunities for students! From Coding to Robotics to Game Design - there's lots of great STEAM based enrichment experiences for kids ages 6-12. Visit treehouseberea.com to learn more or click HERE for the current flyer about available activities.

Strongsville Chamber of Commerce

Strongsville High School * Muraski Elementary *

Strongsville Middle School * Surrarrer Elementary *

Chapman Elementary * Whitney Elementary *

Kinsner Elementary * Early Learning Preschool

Website: www.scsmustangs.org
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