School Board News
The North Royalton Board of Education’s monthly School Board meeting took place on Monday, February 13. Assistant Superintendent Melissa Vojta gave a presentation regarding the Literacy Team. The Board approved a one-time amendment to the current employment contract of School Superintendent, Michael K. Laub, Jr. for the limited purpose of assisting for his relocation into the district. That contract period ends July 31, 2024. The 2023-2024 contract (the last year of the current three-year, initial contract) will include a $25,000 relocation adjustment. The Board also approved a re-appointme ....
One School One Book kicks off at NR Elementary School
During the month of February, North Royalton Elementary School (NRES) is embarking on a special project: an all school book club. Every family has received a copy of the same book, Betty G. Birney's, “The World According to Humphrey,” which they will read at home throughout February. The school hosted an assembly on Jan. 27 to kick off the program. NRES is asking everyone at the school–students, parents, teachers, and administrators–to set aside some time to participate in this special activity. “Our building's Literacy Committee has selected a title that can be followed, understood ....
Police warn to beware of potential scams
The North Royalton Police Department (NRPD) recently posted a potential scam that has been circulating of late. They recommend that residents be alerted to the circumstance. This potential scam is posted on the NRPD’s Facebook page, and it is regarding the sale of counterfeit merchandise. Police have posted the following on their Facebook page: “Unfortunately, it appears that scammers are attempting to cash in on our Department’s image and likeness with counterfeit merchandise once again. Please be advised that the North Royalton Police Department DOES NOT sell branded merchandise to th ....
City plans events for 2023
Even though it’s only February, the City Event Committee is hard at work to plan and organize the list of city-sponsored events for 2023. This will be the second year the Committee has assembled to offer opportunities for residents to gather as neighbors of North Royalton The first event will take place in April, with what was called the Easter Parade. This year, it will be called an Easter Tour, where the Easter Bunny will appear at pre-selected stops to visit with the children, according to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. This year, a new addition will be the Splash Pad Opening on May 27. “W ....
NR school calendar will not change for 2023-24 school year
Although a local school district has changed their school calendar to include more holidays in the name of inclusion, the North Royalton calendar for next year will remain the same. Recently, the Beachwood City Schools added three new holidays to their academic school calendar. With the upcoming 2023-24 school year, the Beachwood City Schools have added the Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, and Diwali to their list of holidays and their students will have those days off when they fall on a weekday. Lunar New Year, known as Guo Nian, is one of the most important yearly celebrations in the East and ....
