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Innovative Anatomy Table Enhances Science Instruction at NRHS

North Royalton High School students are gaining a hands-on look at the human body thanks to the addition of an advanced Anatomage Table, a cutting-edge instructional tool now being used in Honors Anatomy & Physiology classes. Often described as a life-sized, interactive tablet, the Anatomage Table allows students to explore real human anatomy in three dimensions. The table includes seven digital cadavers, each presenting unique anatomical features and conditions, giving students the ability to study the body as a whole or examine individual organs and systems in detail. “This table giv ....

Jan 26, 2026

School Board News

The first meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education, the organizational meeting, took place on Monday, January 5. The Board approved the following positions for 2026: Board President, Jackie Arendt Board Vice President, Chris May The following are the 2026 dates for the regular/work session meetings as follows: February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. The following are the 2026 dates for the regular meetings as follows: February 12, March 12, April 16, May 14, June 18, June 29, ....

Jan 26, 2026

New City Council Given Committee Assignments

With the new year, the newest City Council has been sworn in. The following is the makeup of the 2026 City Council: President of Council Paul Marnecheck councilpres@northroyalton.org 440-728-4674 Ward 1 Matt Coleman ward1@northroyalton.org 440-728-4619 Ward 2 Gary Petrusky ward2@northroyalton.org 440-728-4627 Ward 3 Sarah Wojslaw ward3@northroyalton.org 440-241-8233 Ward 4 Mary Gorjanc ward4@northroyalton.org 440-728-4649 Ward 5 Kaylee Green ward5@northroyalton.org 440-728-4651 Ward 6 Mike Wos ward6@northroyalton.org 440-728-4655 In t ....

Jan 26, 2026

Protein: Why It Matters for Your Health

There’s a lot of discussion right now about getting enough protein and for good reason. Protein isn’t just for athletes or bodybuilders. It’s a nutrient your body relies on every single day to stay strong, energized and healthy. What It Is and Why You Need It Protein is more than just a buzzword in the nutrition world; it’s a daily essential your body can’t live without. Made up of tiny building blocks called amino acids (think of them like Lego pieces), protein forms the foundation for keeping your body running. But, protein isn’t only about structure—it’s also about functi ....

Jan 12, 2026

North Royalton City Schools Names Justin Lutz as Head Football Coach

North Royalton City Schools is pleased to announce that Justin “Judd” Lutz has been recommended to the Board of Education as the next head football coach. The board will consider this recommendation at the January 7, 2026, meeting. Lutz joins North Royalton from Tiffin Columbian High School, bringing with him a championship-level coaching record, a deep commitment to student-athlete development, and a strong foundation in educational leadership. Since 2016, Lutz has served as head football coach at Tiffin Columbian High School, where he led the program to Sandusky Bay Lake Conference Cham ....

Jan 12, 2026

Jeff Cicerchi Named New School Superintendent

Jeff Cicerchi, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction with the North Royalton City School District, has been named as the next School Superintendent of the District. The change will take place later this year. Cicerchi will be replacing current Superintendent, Mike Laub, who will be leaving the district upon his retirement in August, 2026. Laub has been serving as the North Royalton City School District Superintendent since July 1, 2021. Cicerchi’s contract will run from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2029. The North Royalton Board of Education appointed Cicerchi at their December ....

Jan 12, 2026

Thoughts of Christmas – are you ready to make it special?

We’ve been talking about it for more than a month, getting ready for Christmas and deciding what to make for Christmas dinner for our family, or what dish to bring if we are invited to someone’s home for the holiday meal. We’ve had to come up with ideas for the perfect gifts and stocking stuffers for our family and friends. The decorating of our homes is sometimes a challenge when our busy schedules don’t give us the free time we would like. Then, there is the baking of the cookies! Every year, there seems to be another cookie added to the list of those to bake. These are the things w ....

Dec 16, 2025

Winter safety tips for a happier holiday

Tis the Season! The holidays are here - and so is the winter weather! 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: Trees - Look for the label “Fire Resistant” on artificial trees. If buying a real tree, check for freshness by pulling the branches of the tree. If the needles are hard to pull from the branches and do not snap in half, the tree is fresh. If the trunk end is sticky with resin, the tree should retain most of ....

Dec 16, 2025

Incumbent Michael Wos keeps Ward 6 Council seat

By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK Contributing Writer The Council race of the November 5 election for Ward 6 has finally concluded, effective December 4. Incumbent, Michael Wos has prevailed against opponent, Edward Cyngier. The unofficial results from the November 4 election showed a tie, with Edward Cyngier receiving 677, or 50% of the vote, and Michael R. Wos also receiving 677, or 50% of the vote. After the ballots, which include provisional ballots and those that are posted the Monday before the election, the official results are then released. On November 25, the Cuyahoga County Board of Electio ....

Dec 16, 2025

NR Middle School Food Drive Soars as Student Leadership Sparks Record Participation

What started four years ago with four determined students and a pickup truck has grown into a schoolwide movement of generosity, teamwork, and service. This year, North Royalton Middle School students have taken the annual food drive to a whole new level—collecting over 11,000 items from November 10-21. The school worked with the North Royalton Office of Aging and the North Royalton Food Bank at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church. The school collected 10,715 cans/boxes of food and $6,616 for a grand total of 17,331 items/cash donations. The food drive began with four boys—Ben Wright, Carson E ....

Dec 16, 2025