Schools choose architect for School Facilities Project
The North Royalton Board of Education chose the firm ThenDesign Architecture to be the architect for the North Royalton Schools facilities project. They voted unanimously at the August 14 School Board meeting. Willoughby-based ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) specializes in architecture, planning, and interior design. They also have an office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to ThenDesign officials, “our core markets include hospitality, sports/recreation, education, senior living and preservation.” The firm is not new to the school/city arena. They have been chosen for various project ....
North Royalton City Schools selected as one of Top 200 Entries In State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant Program
Residents need to go online starting to vote for the project North Royalton City Schools and the North Royalton Education Foundation just received word today that it has been selected as a top 200 cause in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant Contest. From August 16-25, the community will vote on the top 200 causes from this philanthropic program. The 40 causes with the most votes will be announced on September 28 and each will win a $25,000 grant from State Farm. If North Royalton City Schools is granted the $25,000, the district will use it for a program the ....
City, Schools to receive rebate for Ohio BWC
The City of North Royalton and the North Royalton School District will be receiving a check from the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation (BWC) to rebate premiums paid. This practice takes place every few years, according to North Royalton Finance Director, Eric Dean. Ohio cities, schools and other employers are receiving rebates for workers’ compensation premiums combined at more than $1 billion. Refunds also were made in 2013 and 2014. Governor John Kasich stated earlier this year that he wanted to return $1 billion to over 200,000 public and private employers, ranging from $5 to tens ....
Community Garden Goes Blue at Cuyahoga County Fair
A Blue Ribbon was flying for the North Royalton Community Garden at the 121st annual Cuyahoga County Fair, which took place from August seventh through the thirteenth. This will be the group’s fifth blue ribbon. The North Royalton Community Garden received the first place blue ribbon for their display entry in the Community Garden Display category, along with a check for $100. The group received the most points, which placed them ahead of their competitor, Ben Franklin, from Cleveland. According to Community Garden Coordinator, Dejana Cinquepalmi, “the theme, ‘Harvest the ....
NRHS Marching Band in step for another superior year
North Royalton High School Marching Band begins its spectacular musical season with enthusiasm, camaraderie, dedication, attention to detail and a competitive spirit that consistently brings home first-place, superior ratings in the entire State of Ohio from the Ohio Music Education Association since 1990. This is a musical team that won’t let each other down. Why do student musicians come back year after year to work in heat of the sun, the chill of the rain, and the freezing temperatures with snow? It’s fun. Director of Bands, David Vitale, teaches music theory and is the marchi ....