The August meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, August 9, at the North Royalton Performing Arts Center. The Board appointed Superintendent Michael Laub, or his designee, as the Board’s Hearing Officer for all suspension hearings and expulsions. School Superintendent Michael Laub acknowledged and publicly thanked Connor Krause for his attainment of Eagle Scout. He built two picnic tables for the elementary school as his project. Eight residents addressed the Board with questions and concerns regarding COVID-19 protocols, mask mandates and quarantines. Lau ....
If you’re looking for one last hurrah before the kids head back to school, the City of North Royalton has you covered. A “Movie in the Park” event will kick things off tomorrow, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. at Memorial Park, located at 14600 State Road. Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz will be serving up hotdogs and popcorn and the showing of “Sonic the Hedgehog” will follow at dusk. The city reminds attendees to bring their own chairs and/or blankets. This event is free and open to the public. A two-day celebration, “Summerfest,” will kick off the next day, Aug. 21, at Memorial Park, and contin ....
The filing deadline for the November 2 election candidates has passed and candidates for various positions in both the City Council and School Board, as well as Parma Municipal Court, have been named. The deadline for November 7 election was August 4, at 4:00 p.m. One position in the Parma Municipal Court for Judge, full term commencing January 1, 2022 is being sought by current Judge Timothy P. Gilligan. Another position in the Parma Municipal Court for the position of Clerk, full term commencing January 1, 2022, is being sought by Marty Vittardi. The time line for the November 2 election i ....
New elementary school ready to welcome students
Classes in the North Royalton School District begin on Monday, August 30. You could say the new school year begins a new era of education for parents in North Royalton and Broadview Heights. First, there is a new Superintendent of North Royalton Schools. Michael Laub takes over for Greg Gurka who recently retired. The excitement that Laub has for being a new superintendent, in a new district, in a new school year is boundless. “I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the Bear Family! It is an honor to serve the families of North Royalton and Broadview Heights. I am very appreciative t ....
North Royalton boy, 10, takes 3rd place in international opera competition
Alex Cosma is like any child his age. The 10-year-old North Royalton Elementary School student enjoys playing sports, swimming and spending time with his family and friends. But Cosma has an extraordinary talent that not many his age share: opera singing. Cosma, a student of Olga’s Music Studio in North Royalton, recently competed virtually in The Elena Obraztsova International Competition of Young Vocalists. The competition took place in St. Petersburg, Russia. He was just one of four children representing the United States and earned third place, after moving to the final round with other ....
