Ranger News

Dear Ranger Families,

It’s official! The 2023-2024 school year is here. It’s hard to believe the few months of summer break went by so quickly. I hope your students are getting acclimated to their classes, schedules and the back to school routine.

Congratulations to Roger Fleming and Gail Rottari for winning our 2022-2023 Staff Member of the Year Awards. We are grateful for all of your dedication to our students, the district and our community. We also want to congratulate Mrs. Arthea Adkins who has been selected for the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Linda M. Gojak Award for her excellence in teaching middle school math. She will be honored at a conference in October. Keep up the great work!

Over the next few months, we have a lot happening within the district. The biggest of which is Issue 16. Each upcoming newsletter will include some facts you might not know about the bond issue, the needs of the high school, and ways to get involved.

We are always looking for members to join our building PTO/PTAs. If you’re interested in getting involved, you can visit NRCS.net and click on your child’s building. Under the parents tab, you will find contact and meeting information.

Fall sports season is officially underway. You can see the latest schedules, news, and buy tickets at RangersAthletics.com. We look forward to seeing you at different events supporting our student athletes.

Finally if you are interested in becoming a part of our Ranger family, click here for employment opportunities.

Enjoy your extended Labor Day Weekend!

Sincerely,

Roxann Ramsey-Caserio

This November, the North Ridgeville City Schools District will have a bond issue on the ballot asking our community for the necessary funds to construct a new high school to address overcrowding and infrastructure issues. The Need Remains for our students. We currently have over 1,500 students enrolled at NRHS. The capacity of the building is only 900. This diagram shows the current square footage of the high school and what is needed in order to accommodate the current and continued growth of our district.

More details about Issue 16, including the project, financials, and how you can get involved, can be found on our district website, NRCS.net.

If you're interested in learning more about Issue 16, there is an upcoming event you'll want to save on your calendar. There will be a community event on Monday, September 18 at 6 PM. This will be held in the multipurpose room at North Ridgeville High School. There will be a presentation about Issue 16 and an opportunity to ask questions. We hope to see you there!

Election day is Tuesday, November 7 and voter registration is now open. Make sure your voice is heard! This election has several important issues on the ballot that will affect you, your family, and your community. You must register by October 10. Please click here to make sure your voice is heard!

September 4: No School, Labor Day

September 22: No School, Staff/PD Day

October 13: No School, NEOEA Day

October 27: No School, Records Day

November 7: No School, Election Day

November 22 - 24: No School, Thanksgiving Break

December 20 - January 2: No School, Winter Break

At our staff convocation on August 21, two staff members were selected as staff members of the year for the 2022-23 school year. These staff members were previously awarded staff members of the month last year. Congratulations to this year's winners.

As a reminder, staff members can be nominated by colleagues, parents and community members. We will resume awarding staff member of the month awards in October. The nomination link can be found in the district newsletter and online. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our deserving employees.

Our certified staff member for the 2022-23 year is Mrs.Gail Rottari. Gail was hired in June of 2013 as a Second Grade Teacher at Liberty Elementary. Gail moved to Third Grade at the Academic Center for the 2017-2018 school year and remains in this position today. During her career with NRCS, Gail has served on the Ranger STRONG, LETRS & Units of Study committees and acted as an hourly tutor. Gail was nominated by one of her colleagues who had this to share: “I am delighted to nominate Gail Rottari for recognition as an outstanding teacher. As a grade level chair, Gail has consistently demonstrated her commitment to student success and staff support. Her tireless advocacy for her students has ensured that they receive the best education possible, and her willingness to go above and beyond in supporting her colleagues has helped to create a positive and supportive work environment. One of the things that sets Gail apart is her consistent positive attitude. She approaches every challenge with optimism and a can-do spirit, inspiring those around her to do the same. She is always quick to offer words of encouragement, praise, and support, and her genuine caring and concern for others have made her a beloved figure among her students, colleagues, and community. In conclusion, Gail Rottari is a true asset to our school and our community. She is an outstanding teacher who has made a lasting impact on the lives of her students and colleagues. Her dedication, hard work, and positive attitude are an inspiration to us all." Congratulations, Gail, and thank you for the energy and passion you put into your work.

The Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics has selected Ms. Arthea Adkins to receive the Linda M. Gojak Middle School Award for her outstanding work and dedication as a middle school math teacher at the North Ridgeville Academic Center.

She will be honored at a conference in October for this outstanding achievement. We are thankful for your service to NRCS, Ms. Adkins. Congratulations!

The North Ridgeville City Schools are always looking for great candidates to fill our many full and part-time positions. Please check out our Employment information on our district website. Looking for something part-time? Looking to help out for limited hours during the school year? Please consider becoming an important part of our team.

Ohio Substitute Teacher Services serves as our district’s substitute management provider, responsible for the recruitment, training, and employment of substitute teachers. To begin the employment process as a valued substitute teacher for North Ridgeville City Schools, click here.

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree with official transcripts or a valid teaching and/or substitute license from the Ohio Department of Education.

• Valid BCI & FBI fingerprinting background check results in less than 12 months old and are on file with the Ohio Department of Education.

Please consider becoming a substitute teacher today!

Substitute support staff play a vital role in keeping our buildings and facilities open and running efficiently. Many diverse opportunities exist for your consideration. Please consider applying to become a substitute cleaner, custodian, food service worker, paraprofessional, media specialist, secretary, bus driver and aides, or health care associate.

Substitute cleaners, custodians, food service employees, paraprofessionals, media specialist and secretaries are employed by Rachel Wixey & Associates and utilize Frontline Absence Management. Applicants should apply here to start the application process.

NRCS hires substitute bus drivers, bus aides and health care associates. Please start an application here if interested in one of these positions.

RHTA has won the Emerson 2023 Grant for a total of $20,000 to be used for the Fabrication Lab programming and projects.

These grants are critical to having more opportunities for students without needing additional money from the general fund.

RHTA is holding their annual Fall Mums Fundraiser! More information can be found below. Click here to place an order and support RHTA!

Able Not Label has partnered with girls tennis to design apparel. A portion of the proceeds will go back to the girls tennis program. Click on the picture to place an order. Orders must be placed by Sunday, September 10.

The transportation department is holding several fundraisers to help support Tammy and her family while she undergoes treatment for lung cancer. See below for the ways you can make a donation to this worthy cause. Contact Becky Chandler with any questions: beckychandler@nrcs.net