Parent Updates from Superintendent
Please click on the links below to view past parent updates from Dr. Ryba, Superintendent of SCS.
March 30, 2026 (Model Mustang Experience (MME) - Tomorrow, March 31, 2026, Building on Our Legacy: A Closer Look at the Future of Strongsville’s Elementary Schools, Financial Forecast and Reduction Planning, Foundation for the Future (F4F) Facilities Plan: What’s on the Ballot?, Community Town Hall – Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan, Theme Thursday this Week - Cleveland Guardians Day, Choosing the Right Mouse for Your Student’s Chromebook, SHS Distinguished Alumni Event - Friday, April 24, REMINDER…Applications Open: Become a Member of Strongsville Schools Community Advisory Team)
March 16, 2026 (Model Mustang Experience - March 31, 2026, New Info Available on Our Foundation for the Future (F4F) Facilities Plan, Want to Learn More About Our Foundations for the Future Plan - There’s an Opportunity for You!, Strategic Plan Accomplishments - Did You Know?, Mustangs Making Their Mark at States, Student Visionaries of the Year, REMINDER…Applications Open: Become a Member of Strongsville Schools Community Advisory Team, REMINDER…World Language Instructional Materials)
March 2, 2026 (You're Invited: Stronger Together – Listen • Learn • Connect, Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan, Applications Open: Become a Member of Strongsville Schools Community Advisory Team, Strategic Plan Accomplishments - Did You Know?, Theme Thursday this Week - College Day, March Academic Calendar Reminders, REMINDER…World Language Instructional Materials, REMINDER…Save the Date - Model Mustang Experience - March 31, 2026)
February 17, 2026 (Communication and the Use of AI - An Emerging Trend, Theme Thursday this Week - Band T-Shirt Day, Foundation for the Future Facilities Plan, Bond Project Neighborhood Meetings, SHS Dance Team Brings Home State Championship, Student Photography Vendor Update, World Language Instructional Materials, REMINDER…Save the Date - First Parent Feedback Event on March 9th, REMINDER…February Academic Calendar Reminders, REMINDER…Save the Date - Model Mustang Experience - March 31, 2026)
February 2, 2026 (SPD / SCS Safety Discussion, Save the Date - First Parent Feedback Event on March 9th, Board Approves Turf Field Replacement at Pat Catan Stadium and SMS, Calamity Day Update, Student Attendance on Non-Calamity Days - What Will Be Considered Unexcused, February Academic Calendar Reminders, Strategic Plan Accomplishments - Did You Know?, Theme Thursday for February - Band T-Shirt Day, Save the Date - Model Mustang Experience - March 31, 2026)
January 20, 2026 (Student Cell Phone Use, Decisions / Notifications for Calamity Days, REMINDER…Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027, REMINDER…#FOREVERAMUSTANG - Nominations For SHS Distinguished Alumni)
January 5, 2026 (Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027, Bond & Capital Improvement Project Decisions Finalized, SCS Enrollment Study Completed, Theme Thursday for January 15th - Stripes vs. Polka Dots, New Board Members & January is School Board Appreciation Month, #FOREVERAMUSTANG - Nominations For SHS Distinguished Alumni, REMINDER…New Feedback Email Address / Updates to www.scsmustangs.org, REMINDER…Academic Calendars Approved)
December 8, 2025 (Board Discussion on Bond Project - Make Sure Your Voice is Heard, Themed Thursday on December 11th - Comfy Cozy Day!, New Feedback Email Address / Updates to www.scsmustangs.org, REMINDER…Academic Calendars Approved, Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027)
November 24, 2025 (Academic Calendars Approved, Bond Project Update, 2026 State of the Schools, EARLY PREVIEW…December Themed Thursday - Comfy Cozy Day!, REMINDER…Strongsville Chamber of Commerce Holiday Scholarship Dance)
November 10, 2025 (Elementary First Trimester Report Card Release, Theme Thursday for November - Hat Day, Winter Weather / Calamity Day Procedures & Communication, Strongsville Education Foundation (SEF) Casino Night, Strongsville Chamber of Commerce Holiday Scholarship Dance, Food Resources for Families, REMINDER…Academic Calendar Feedback Closes Wednesday (11/12), REMINDER…Student Fees)
October 27, 2025 (No School Reminder - November 3rd and 4th, Opportunity to Share Your Expertise - AI in the Workplace, Academic Calendar - Feedback Window, SCS Annual “Greet & Treat” Event - Thursday, 10/30, Student Fees)
October 13, 2025 (PTA Council to Host ‘Cookies & Candidates Night’ on Monday, October 20th @ 7PM, Academic Calendar Update, Financial Fast Facts - What Would You Like To See Covered?, REMINDER…‘No School Days’ in October, REMINDER…Parent / Teacher Conferences, REMINDER…Transportation Help Ticket)
September 29, 2025 (A Reminder on ‘No School Days’ in October, Parent / Teacher Conferences, Board Sets Direction for May 2026 Ballot, Update on Property Taxes in Ohio, REMINDER…Transportation Help Ticket)
September 15, 2025 (State Report Card Released This Week, Transportation Help Ticket, Financial Fast Facts Feedback, REMINDER…Homecoming Parade - Thursday, September 18th)
September 2, 2025 (Themes from Bond Project Feedback, New Student Support Added - Mental Health Navigator (MHN), Academic Calendars for 2026-27 & 2027-28, Transportation Updates and Launch of Routing & Safety Committee, District Facility Needs and Proactive Financial Planning, Homecoming Parade - Thursday, September 18th, REMINDER…Back To School Mustangs Team Shop - Shop Online Now Through Sept. 7th, REMINDER…SHS Alumni Spotlight Videos, REMINDER…Family First Solutions)
August 18, 2025 (State Budget Update, Back To School Mustangs Team Shop - Shop Online Now Through Sept. 4th, SHS Alumni Spotlight Videos, School Bus Safety Video for Students, School Bus Rules for Drivers, Family First Solutions, REMINDER…Release Time for Religious Instruction, REMINDER…Stay Informed Your Student’s Online Activity With the Blocksi Parent Portal, REMINDER…Supply Lists, REMINDER…Job Opportunities)
August 4, 2025 (Free Teen Driver Training, Release Time for Religious Instruction, Opt-in for SHS Busing Survey Reopened for the Week of August 4th Only, Stay Informed Your Student’s Online Activity With the Blocksi Parent Portal, Student Drug Testing Update, Cell Phone Policy Reminders, Class Lists for Elementary Students, Schedules for SMS / SHS Students, Busing Information, Supply Lists, Job Opportunities, Ohio's ‘Sales Tax Holiday’ August 1st - August 14th, Kindergarten Information, Student-Produced Video Tour of Strongsville High School, Special Recognition at August 8th Summer Community Band Concert)