The September meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on September 11. Assistant Superintendent Melissa Vojta reported on the release of the state report cards. North Royalton School Superintendent, Mike Laub talked about assessments from testing, stating assessment is good, but what is the purpose of assessments? When is too much, too much? He then gave examples, such as having a third grader sit at a desk with pencil and paper for an hour. “Third graders don’t do that and shouldn’t do that.” He went on to say that some of the way the assessments are administered ....
North Royalton 4-H Youth Shine at Cuyahoga County Fair
Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs also using 4-H Skills to Start Local Businesses The North Royalton Homesteaders 4-H Club and 4-H youth members continues its historical excellence, not only earning blue-ribbons for 4-H projects and earning top dollar for livestock projects at the county fair – but growing young innovators and entrepreneurs. The local 4-H Club, led by 4-H president Kayla Kucharski, is now 35 members strong and has grown exponentially in the last several years, from its historical roots in the city to today, where local youth put on a dazzling d ....
North Royalton Scores in Best High School Rankings
This year, the North Royalton High School showed a slight increase in the ranks of Ohio High Schools, from 72 last year, to 45 this year, according to the U.S. News and World Report 2025 rankings of public schools. Every year, the national magazine lists the best high schools across the United States and District of Columbia. Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School ranked 20 and Strongsville High School ranked 52. The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 18,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. “In coordination with North Carolina-based ....
Community Festival food, fireworks and fun
On Saturday, Aug. 23, the North Royalton Community Festival returned for a one-day celebration, drawing neighbors, families and friends to the City Green at Ridge and Royalton Roads. Hosted by the North Royalton Chamber of Commerce, this year’s condensed format may have looked different, but the spirit of the festival remained the same. Visitors lined up for favorite foods, enjoyed live entertainment, cheered at the parade, and ended the day with a dazzling fireworks show. From the moment attendees entered the Green, they were greeted by the sounds of music and the tempting aroma of fair fo ....
Lions treat Olde Timers to a roaring good time
The annual Olde Timers Luncheon, hosted by the North Royalton Lions Club, is far more than a meal—it is a celebration of legacy, and community. It was held in the auditorium of Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church that throws open it’s doors to those Olde Timers who signed up to attend. “We read about it in the Recorder, so we signed up,” is often heard. Every year there are “new” Olde Timers as folks attain the age of 3 score and 10 years – that’s 70, and have lived in North Royalton for 30 years or more. The North Royalton Lions Club whose motto is “We Serve,” does indeed serv ....
