SHS Weekly Update

August 28, 2021

Principal's Update

Now that we are back in school the issue of when and why we are contact tracing seems to be causing some confusion about the when and why we have to quarantine students. I have attached Dr. Ryba's protocols below, please read through the slides especially slides 23 and 24 which outline the protocols for each scenario for vaccinated, unvaccinated, and unvaccinated students who wear masks. The scenarios are different in different scenarios. A summary of each is as follows:


Direct contact for more than 15 minutes within 6 feet for unvaccinated students will result in a 10 day quarantine. If an unvaccinated student is wearing a mask that changes from 6 feet to less than 3 feet.


Vaccinated students who are asymptomatic do not have to quarantine.


Here is a video I made that explains our protocols as well:


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RHfwe-TtN8RmoRhtlpU8GFlOeUc9huEd/view




Bill Wingler

Principal: SHS

bwingler@scsmustangs.org

2021-22 SCS DISTRICT OPERATING PROCEDURES

2021-22 SCS DISTRICT OPERATING PROCEDURES

2021-22 SCS DISTRICT OPERATING PROCEDURES
Earlier this week, Dr. Ryba outlined the 2021-22 Operating Procedures for our District in a Community Conversation. If you were unable to join the conversation, you can view the recorded presentation HERE and view the presentation slides HERE.
Mustang Team Shop Closes on 8/29

Mustang Team Shop Closes on 8/29

Mustang Team Shop Closes on 8/29

The “Back to School” online Mustangs Team Shop is open now through Sunday, August 29.


Shop for lots of great Strongsville gear, including personalized items!


Visit https://mustangsteamshop-fl21.itemorder.com/ for the complete selection of items.



A portion of sales will be donated back to Strongsville City Schools.

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Important Dates

TOMORROW (Sat. 9/28) - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters
Mattress Sale (Fundraiser for SIMB & Our Band/Orchestra Students)
Strongsville High School Cafeteria
Click HERE for the event flyer


Thursday, September 2 - 7:00pm
Strongsville Board of Education Meeting*
SCS Administrative Offices (18199 Cook Ave.)
* SCS Board of Education Meetings are live streamed HERE

Monday, September 6 - NO SCHOOL
Labor Day Holiday

UNDERSTANDING OUR COVID DATA DASHBOARD

UNDERSTANDING OUR COVID DATA DASHBOARD

UNDERSTANDING OUR COVID DATA DASHBOARD
This morning, Dr. Ryba (Superintendent of SCS) sent an email to parents further explaining our COVID Data Dashboard and what the numbers mean for our District. Click HERE for his message to families.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS DONATION PROVIDES FREE ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS

ATHLETIC BOOSTERS DONATION PROVIDES FREE ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS

ATHLETIC BOOSTERS DONATION PROVIDES FREE ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS
Earlier this week, the Strongsville Athletic Boosters announced that they will once again make a donation of up to $7,500 to Strongsville High School with the specific intent of covering admission costs for Strongsville students at home athletic contests (excluding SHS varsity football games, SHS varsity boys basketball games, and OHSAA tournament events) for the 2021-22 academic year. This is the third year that Strongsville Athletic Boosters is making this donation to benefit students in the District at both Strongsville High School and Strongsville Middle School home athletic contests. Click HERE for the complete news release.
STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS MATTRESS SALE - TOMORROW (SAT. 8/28)

STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS MATTRESS SALE - TOMORROW (SAT. 8/28)

STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS MATTRESS SALE - TOMORROW (SAT. 8/28)
The Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters (SIMB) are pleased to announce their 12th annual Mattress Fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held TOMORROW (Sat. 8/28), from 10am-5pm in the SHS Cafeteria. The high school’s cafeteria will be converted into a showroom featuring all makes, models, sizes, and types of mattresses - even custom sizes for RV’s and boats! Mattresses can be delivered anywhere in the USA. You will find the same quality and service of the box mattress retailers at greatly reduced prices. This annual fundraiser generates funds that support the Strongsville Band and Orchestra students and program.
MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. JEN ORLOSKY, SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL AT SHS

MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. JEN ORLOSKY, SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL AT SHS

MUSTANG SPOTLIGHT - MRS. JEN ORLOSKY, SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL AT SHS

Mrs. Jen Orlosky has worked in our District for 10 years at all grade levels. She has worked as a custodian, in our cafeterias, and is now the Secretary to the Principal at Strongsville High School. In addition, ‘Mrs. O’ stays involved with our high school students as the Senior Class Advisor, Varsity Football Cheerleading Advisor, and the Spirit Squad Co-Advisor. Having moved to Strongsville in 2011, with both of her children attending Strongsville City Schools, Mrs. O has an appreciation for our District and unique perspective as an employee, as well as a parent.


“One of the most important things we can do as SHS staff members is to show the students that we care about them. I appreciate the many opportunities to get to know our students better and having the chance to watch them grow throughout their years at SHS. It can be anything from hearing "Mrs. O, did you see that play I made in yesterday’s game?", to providing advice for a student, to eventually watching them walk across the stage at Commencement. As much as we want to make an impact on the lives of students, sometimes they can impact our lives even more,” said Mrs. Orlosky.


“My job is the absolute best because I am able to interact with both students and my co-workers. While our days are very busy, we try to make it as much fun as possible. If you come into the main office at any given time, you will see our smiles, hear our laughter, and see us working together for the families and students at SHS.”


Thank you Mrs. Orlosky for your positive attitude, your willingness to help our students, and for being part of a great team at Strongsville High School! #WeAreStrongsville

JOIN SHS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS

JOIN SHS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS

JOIN SHS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
The Strongsville Athletic Boosters is comprised of parent volunteers that raise funds and provide support to all of the Strongsville High School and Middle School athletic programs and student-athletes. Every dollar raised by the booster club is invested back into the student-athlete experience. We purchase uniforms, warm-ups, training equipment and other items to help our student-athletes perform to the best of their ability in representing Strongsville City Schools. Our ultimate success depends on the commitment of parents! Click HERE to join the Athletic Boosters for the 2021-2022 school year. Click HERE for additional details and benefits of joining Athletic Boosters.
JOIN STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS

JOIN STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS

JOIN STRONGSVILLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS
Strongsville Instrumental Music Boosters (SIMB) Annual Membership Drive begins this week! Come join the fun, while benefiting our music students! Everyone's entered into a gift card raffle! Only $25 to join. New this year: Alumni membership. Click HERE for additional information and to join today!

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INCOMING 12TH GRADERS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

All students entering 12th grade need to receive the following immunizations prior to entering 12th grade: Two (2) doses of Meningococcal [MCV4] vaccine


Incoming 12th graders will need to show proof of having received these vaccines before they can return to school for the 2021-22 school year (exemptions are provided for under law, call for more information).


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.

STAY SAFE. SPEAK UP!

STAY SAFE. SPEAK UP!

STAY SAFE. SPEAK UP!
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).
Join the PTA!

Join the PTA!

Join the PTA!

SHS PTA


Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We hope you had a fun and relaxing summer! As always we’re here to support our students, teachers, staff and school by various fundraisers and events, including After Prom! Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 9:30am at SHS, and are always informative and a great way to meet other parents! Our first meeting of the year is September 9 located in the Mustang Room, 2 nd floor in the Media Center. We’ll post reminders on our Facebook page, website and in a future newsletter. We hope you can join us!


Our PTA Member Hub Store is back and open for business! It makes joining PTA easier than ever and gives you more choices as to how you would like to support your PTA! Just go to

https://strongsvillehspta.memberhub.com/store

Picture Day 09/14/2021

Picture Day is September 14th. Order forms will be sent home with your student the first week of school.


Attention Seniors: Your yearbook photo must be taken with Lifetouch. You may have your photo taken on picture day for the yearbook. If you do not have your photo taken on picture day, you will need to call Lifetouch directly at 800-736-4775 to schedule an appointment at their location.


The picture day flyer is attached below.

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Holiday Retirement is looking for Servers

Here is a link to apply for a server position at Holiday Retirement: https://careers.holidayseniorliving.com/job/Strongsville-Server-OH-44136/781689500/


You can also just call them for an interview. The flyer is attached.

After School Bussing

After school we need to keep the lot clear for the busses to pass through. Please pull into the lot to either park or line up in the back row. We need an open lane for busses to pass through.

ACT Prep Class

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Premium, Cost-Effective ACT Preparation

Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

Strongsville High School


Almost every Ohio high school student now takes the ACT. Securing a good score can assure graduation, qualify students for CCP opportunities, &, perhaps most importantly, help students gain admission to college & obtain essential financial aid.


Our six-hour preparation seminar helps demystify the ACT by explaining

--the test’s structure,

--the academic content covered on it, &

--testing & time management strategies students can employ to maximize their performance.

Students learn specific, tangible strategies to answer more questions correctly, how to decipher questions designed to thwart their performance, & specific academic content that is regularly tested on the ACT.


Each participant gets:

--six hours of live, engaging, interactive instruction,

--a comprehensive, 400-page, reference workbook,

--a guided outline of ACT test-taking strategies,

--a recommended five-week study guide,

--online access to over 1000 additional practice test questions, &

--free, live, phone-in pre-test tutoring.



Next Level Prep is Ohio’s leader in ACT preparation. We currently work with over 100 Ohio high schools & thousands of students (urban, suburban, & small town/rural) each year around the state. Our typical students see a 2.0 composite point increase on the ACT after taking our seminar.


“Everything was wonderful!!”. --MG, Strongsville HS

“Thank you so much. I look forward to taking the ACT again after this session.”

--CJ, New Albany HS



Engaging instructors who score consistently at high levels in student evaluations…

Our presenters are world class, using state-of-the-art teaching techniques,

a mixture of hands-on instruction, discussion, student discovery, & lecture.

We are student-centered & work with students to overcome learning barriers.

Our presenters consistently obtain 94%-plus A ratings from students.

Students emerge justifiably confident—with decidedly less anxiety—about their prospects on the test.



“The lessons were AMAZING. You were very informative & extremely engaging. You kept the seminar interesting & were very inclusive.” --JB, Centennial HS

“The time management strategies were really helpful.”

--PB, Copley HS


More about Next Level Prep ACT Preparation Seminars…

We already are working with over 100 Ohio high schools, including Hudson, Stow, Berea-Midpark, Massillon Jackson, Copley, New Albany, Hilliard Davidson, Lexington, Groveport-Madison, Columbus South, Centennial, Ft. Hayes, St. Charles, Beavercreek, & Dawson-Bryant, among many others.



To learn more about our seminars, access our brief, 3:32, informational video at https://youtu.be/96iH4027ZgM or visit our website homepage https://nlpohio.com.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

Strongsville High School

Price is just $59 for Strongsville High School students.

To participate, please complete the registration form below & bring it, along with cash, check, or money order for the $59 tuition made out to Strongsville City Schools to the School Counseling Office. You also may register online at https://nlpohio.com/product/strongsville-hs-act-seminar-october-19-2021/, using a credit card for the $59 payment.

Next Level Prep, 1805 O’Brien Rd., Columbus, OH, 43228

Call Dave Dobos at 614-580-7380 or email him at dave@nlpohio.com with any questions.

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Registration Form for the Next Level Prep ACT Preparation Seminar

Strongsville High School, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

Name __________________________________________________________ Grade _______________

Address ________________________________________________ Student ID Number _____________

City _____________________________________ State ____________ Zip ______________________

Telephone ____________________________ Email address ___________________________________

To register, please complete the information above & bring it, along with cash, check, or money order for the $59 tuition made out to Strongsville City Schools to the School Counseling Office. You also may register online at https://nlpohio.com/product/strongsville-hs-act-seminar-october-19-2021/, using a credit card for the $59 payment. Thank you!