Graduates celebrate, commence next phase
The 117th commencement of North Royalton High School began with practice in the school gym on June 1. All 332 students attended this practice. The gym was set up exactly the way the seating was on stage at the State Theater. Everyone knew their place in line and how to move to the correct row and seat. On Friday, June 2, all graduates took a final school bus ride from the school gym to the State Theater. Graduates and teachers milled around and conversed backstage while the orchestra played a medley of tunes while families found their seats. Senior members of the orchestra were dressed in the ....
North Royalton City Schools use of a Therapy Dog is approved
The North Royalton City Schools (NRCS) and the City of North Royalton have entered into a memorandum of understanding, accepting an addendum regarding the School Resource Officers, permitting the use of a therapy dog. The North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted legislation at its June 6 meeting that authorizes the Mayor to enter into the agreement. In February, North Royalton Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO), Alexandra Jezior addressed City Council, formally requesting to start a K9 Therapy Program through the North Royalton Police Department to be used in North Royalto ....
School Board sends legislative platform to Ohio School Board
The North Royalton Board of Education agreed to send a legislative platform to the Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) in the hopes to have the items integrated into their platform, which is amended each year. The North Royalton School District is a member of the state school board. According to OSBA officials, “ OSBA represents the views of members with education policymakers in Columbus and Washington, D.C. Our advocacy efforts are directed by the membership through an annual resolutions process and at the Business Meeting of the OSBA Delegate Assembly, where each school district may app ....
Ohio enacts Distracted Driving Law
In the State of Ohio, as of April 4, the law prohibits drivers to hold a cell phone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving. Those seen violating this law can be pulled over. According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, “drivers over 18 years old can make or receive calls via hands-free devices, including: speaker phone, earpiece, wireless headset, electronic watch, connecting phone to vehicle. In most cases, anything more than a single touch or swipe is against the law.” It does allow drivers to make or receive a call using hands-free technol ....
Summer fun starts with a Splash
What a more perfect way to start off the summer than with a splash! Residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new Splash Pad at Memorial Park. According Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, a formal ribbon cutting will kick off the celebration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, at Memorial Park, located at 14600 State Road.. A rain date of May 28 is planned if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate. “One of the focal points of my administration has been to provide enhanced recreational opportunities, while also building upon the amenities at our Memorial Park, which is really the jewel ....