All North Royalton City School buildings receive Ohio Department of Education Purple Star Designation
The Ohio Department of Education has selected Albion Elementary School, Royal View Elementary School, Valley Vista Elementary School, North Royalton Middle School and North Royalton High School as 2020 Purple Star designees. The Purple Star designation recognizes schools that meet important criteria for serving military-connected students and families, including ensuring students’ unique social, emotional and academic needs are being met. Our five buildings were the only schools in Cuyahoga County to receive this recognition. “We know that when children of military families enroll in o ....
School Board News
The first meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, January 13. School Superintendent Greg Gurka recognized the North Royalton Board of Education, as a part of Board Recognition Month. “As you know, January is School Board Recognition month,” said Gurka. “Being a Board member is a rather thankless job and one in which you will not get wealthy at. In reality, it basically is a volunteer position.” He noted that volunteers are not paid because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. A video was then shown that highlighted the student’s ap ....
Council votes to eliminate position of Safety Director
The North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted legislation at their January 21 meeting that eliminated the position of Safety Director, currently held by Bruce Campbell. The position was last created in 2008. Before that time, North Royalton did not have the position of Safety Director since 1992. The previous mayors had assumed the duties of that position before that point. With the new administration, it was determined by newly-elected mayor, Larry Antoskiewicz, that the position was no longer necessary. “After talking to both of the Chiefs, I don’t think I need to continue th ....
North Royalton High School student writers and artists showcased in school’s “Inkwell” Magazine
One of North Royalton High School’s (NRHS) most appreciated and valued traditions is the publication of “Inkwell,” a literary magazine celebrating excellence in student writing, art and photography. On December 12, the 2019 edition was unveiled and celebrated in a room filled with family, friends, teachers and staff. Royal Harmony began the evening by singing a medley of holiday songs. English/language arts teacher and “Inkwell” advisor Stacie Leatherman welcomed everyone and shared how fortunate the students at NRHS are because not every school offers an opportunity like this to b ....
City Energy Cost Savings Program nears completion
The North Royalton Energy Cost Savings Program is nearing completion. The plan for the program began last summer. In the early part of 2019, the North Royalton City Council approved two ordinances earlier last April, allowing the city to go forward with the program. The ordinances approved the contract, as well as set up the financing. One ordinance authorized the Mayor to enter into an energy savings performance contract with Leopardo, LLC. In order to fund the project, an additional ordinance was adopted that provided for the issuance and sale of aggregate principal amount of bonds not ....