NRHS fans advised to arrive early at football games
Planning to watch the Bears at Serpentini Stadium this year? The best advice for the 2019 Football and Soccer Seasons is to get to the Stadium Early. Due to construction at North Royalton High School, the number of available parking spaces at the High School is limited, very limited. “We have about 150 parking spaces in the lot between the Middle School and the High School. And we have another 150-to-175 parking spaces in the parking lot behind the High School,” said North Royalton High School Athletic Director Bo Kuntz. There are other parking areas available, but, be prepared to ....
Saint Albert receives state nod for STEM education
Saint Albert the Great School is one of 54 schools in Ohio to earn state recognition for STEM education. The Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research, as chosen by The Ohio Academy of Science, recognizes schools and teachers that provide ample opportunities for hands-on learning and educational opportunities that extend beyond typical classroom activities. As part of the award, 20 Saint Albert teachers were recognized for their work in STEM education and student excellence. STEM education focuses on four specific disciplines – science, technol ....
St. Matthew congregation back home after fire
Although the church has not been built yet, members of the St. Matthew Orthodox Church are happy to be back home. The congregation has moved back to its North Royalton home after a fire took place at their Albion Road location in November, 2017. The first Sunday Liturgy took place on August 4, “back at 10383 Albion Road in the newly finished hall. It will be good to be home,” as posted on their Facebook page. “Half of the building is done. They have finished the Hall/Education building and have moved in. That’s where we have a temporary church set up,” according to St. Matthew ....
Senior Citizens warned to beware of DNA scam alert
A new scam is targeting senior citizens in Ohio. This scam involves DNA screening and genetic testing. “Scam artists are always looking for new ways to steal money or personal information,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “We want people to be careful and to know the signs of a possible scam.” “The Ohio Department of Insurance and the Ohio Department of Aging has recently issued warnings of a new scam targeting seniors. Ohio consumers should be cautious of genetic testing firms visiting senior communities or making unsolicited phone calls and mailings related to DNA screenings,” ac ....
New school will be on budget and on schedule
The North Royalton Board of Education recently approved the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the new elementary school. That, with the previous GMP that was approved earlier this year for the renovation/reconstruction of the Middle School and High School, will now confirm the construction costs for the entire project. “We are pleased with where the (GMP) numbers came in,” said Gurka. “We are all aware that costs have escalated in school construction since our bond issue was passed. This can be seen in districts all around us. However, this elementary (school) GMP will allow us to co ....