Students dance the night away at Daddy, Daughter and Other Cool Dudes Dance
Elementary students danced the night away at the first annual Daddy, Daughter and Other Cool Dudes Dance put on by the North Royalton High School softball team on Friday, November 22. The dance started as a fund-raiser for the team but turned into so much more - a memorable community event. The ordinary middle school gym was transformed into a modern, glowing dance club with cool laser lights and rockin’ music. DJ Brent Schmidt and B Productions entertained the crowd and kept the party hopping. More than 400 attendees enjoyed the dance, which included pizza from Augie’s Pizza, a craft d ....
Ensure a safe holiday with these important tips
The holiday season is upon us. With some precautions and an overall sense of safety, everyone can fully experience a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. Here are some tips culminated from various sources, including the National Safety Council: Shopping: Try to shop during daylight hours. If you have to shop at night, park in a well-lit area. Make sure all windows are up and your car is locked. Be sure to take your keys and keep all packages and valuables concealed, such as in the trunk. Be aware of your surroundings at all times, as well as your property, such as purse, wallet or pa ....
School Board News
The December meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, December 9. The following school presentations were made: Albion Elementary: Third-grade student and student council representative Nick Raus shared how Albion Elementary staff and students donated $625 to Wags 4 Warriors during a Veterans Spirit Week. Royal View Elementary: Fourth-grade student and student council representative Emily Kubec was recognized as a student speaker at this year’s Veterans Day program. North Royalton Middle School: Sixth-grade students Alden Brinkley and Jacob Nellis ....
Jessica Fenos is winner of Ward 1 City Council Race
After a month-long wait, the winner of the Ward 1 City Council Race has finally been determined. Jessica Fenos, 40, has been named as the next Council Representative of Ward 1. The official tally showed that she beat 20-year-old Anton Krieger by two votes. The unofficial count released by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections on the November 5 elections showed Fenos at 617 and Krieger at 615. At that point, the Board processes the initial votes and adds provisional ballots and other mail-in ballots, which then become the official count. At that point, the Ward 1 race showed Fenos with 6 ....
School District faces possible financial hit
The North Royalton School District recently learned that they may be facing a possible financial hit, compliments of the state legislature. The state’s biennium budget, which was adopted earlier this year, included a change in it’s EdChoice scholarship program that has added the North Royalton District, as well as other well-to-do districts in their program. The EdChoice Scholarship program offers scholarship to parents of students in underperforming public schools and for low income students. The program was established in 2005. According to the Ohio Department of Education, “the ....
