School Board News
The North Royalton Board of Education held their October meeting on Thursday, October 23. A presentation was given regarding the Middle School Student Council. School Board President Jackie Arendt made a statement regarding the retirement of School Superintendent Mike Laub. (See Laub to Retire article) A resident addressed the Board wih questions regarding Board communications on the retirement of Laub. A North Royalton Soccer Coach praised Laub on his time at North Royalton. The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Forecast. The Board approved the salary schedule for athletic event w ....
Transportation Officials Look for Local Opinions on I-71
Two meetings have been scheduled to gain input from residents in North Royalton, Strongsville and Brunswick regarding traffic concerns regarding the I-71 corridor that affects traffic to the three cities. The meetings are being conducted surrounding the I-71 Crossroads Regional Transportation Study, which was mandated to be completed in 2026 as part of the State’s biennial budget mandate. The study is being jointly conducted by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). According to NOACA, “Interstate 71 (I-71) is a regionall ....
NRHS Marching Band earns 35th Consecutive Superior Rating
On Saturday, October 25, the North Royalton High School Marching Band traveled to Columbus to participate in the OMEA State Marching Band Finals. Here, the 240 member Band earned the highest rating possible, and earned their 35th Consecutive Superior Rating at the State Marching Band Finals. This is the result of a lot of hard work both by the students and band staff. Their 2025 show, titled, “Reflections,” has earned many titles and trophies this year at various marching band competitions, including, First Place in Class AA, Best Overall Music, Best Overall Visual, Best Auxiliary in Cl ....
School Superintendent Mike Laub to retire, return to Avon
North Royalton School Superintendent Mike Laub will be leaving the School District upon his retirement in August, 2026. Laub has been serving as the North Royalton City School District Superintendent since July 1, 2021. At the September 11 School Board meeting, the Board initiated procedures under Ohio law for the retirement and re-employment of Michael Laub, who is employed in the position of Superintendent and has submitted his notice of retirement from employment effective the end of business day on August 1, 2026. Laub has expressed interest and a desire to be rehired in the same position ....
Royal Redeemer’s “Servant Saturday” gives back to community
Volunteers from Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church gathered on October 4 for a biannual event known as Servant Saturday, a day dedicated to serving neighbors and spreading goodwill throughout the community. The event takes place on the first Saturday of May and October each year, bringing together church members and local residents for a morning of service and fellowship. “Servant Saturday is an event where we just want to love our neighbors and bless them,” said Rev. Mark Rein, assistant pastor at Royal Redeemer. “We gather here on a Saturday morning, have breakfast together, get some inst ....
