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School Board News

The North Royalton Board of Education held their October meeting on Monday, October 14. Julie Bogden, Director of Pupil Services, and Melissa Vojta, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, gave a presentation of the school district’s report card. The following school presentations were then made: Albion Elementary: Fourth-grader Daniel Zozulya was recognized by the Board and Principal Vince Ketterer for his ambition and hard work to start a new weekly podcast, “Bear Podcast”, focused on Albion Elementary. “Daniel researched equipment, podcasting programs, designed the cover art ....

Oct 22, 2019

North Royalton High School inducts new members into National Honor Society

On October 7, North Royalton High School (NRHS) inducted the newest members into their National Honor Society (NHS). The ceremony was held in the Performing Arts Center and included a welcome from Emmanuel (Gus) Scaria, current NHS president as well as the singing of the alma mater by North Royalton High School choir members. Scaria, along with Habib Akouri, NHS vice president, and officers Alexandra Doehrmann, Alexis Kovach and Breanna Tamoga, spoke to the students about the pillars of leadership, service, scholarship and character. NRHS principal Sean Osborne, led the inductees in the rec ....

Oct 22, 2019

Shoppers Stuff the Bus to replenish the NR Foodbank

On Saturday, October 12, the North Royalton City School Bus Drivers held a “Stuff the Bus” event at the Giant Eagle Supermarket on Royalton Road. A big yellow school bus was parked outside the grocery store to accept food donations from shoppers - from canned goods to pasta dinners and everything in between. Gift cards were also donated and accepted. The goal of the event, according to Jerry Beckrest, a North Royalton School Bus Driver and a volunteer at the North Royalton Food Pantry, “is to restock and replenish the shelves of the Food Pantry. We’re about to enter a busy time o ....

Oct 22, 2019

Elementary school program fosters friendships and community advocates

“Understanding” and “Acceptance” are two mindsets that can have a hard time finding their place in the hallways of a bustling public elementary school. But at Royal View Elementary, a “Spirit of Inclusion,” as Building Principal Kirk Pavelich puts it, is simply the cultural norm. A program called “Petty’s Pals” recruits fourth grade students to assist those with disabilities during the school day. Pals do everything from playing games with their buddy to helping them with their morning routines. Membership in the “Petty’s Pals” volunteer program continues to grow every ....

Oct 22, 2019

Parishioners flock to help others as part of St. Albert Annual Service Day

Thousands of Saint Albert the Great parishioners put their faith into action for the annual Parish Service Day weekend celebrated this year on Oct. 11 and 12. The annual event, which netted more than 2,200 participants, invited members of the parish and larger church community to pick and perform a designated service project from a list that included tasks such as serving meals at Cleveland-area hunger centers, cleaning up local parks, beautifying area non-profits, delivering meals to homebound residents, crafting fleece blankets for children checking into homeless shelters and assembling ear ....

Oct 22, 2019

Spend a tasty evening supporting a great cause

Autumn’s most popular event, the annual Taste of North Royalton, is just around the corner. Those who already have their tickets are already licking their chops! The November 7 Ninth Annual Taste of North Royalton is being held at St. Paul Hellenic Center, 4548 Wallings Road, North Royalton, from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Event planners are expecting some 400 guests to take part in the tasting. Another delight is the chance to walk away with one of the numerous beautiful gift baskets that are donated by various businesses and groups to help raise funds for the two beneficiaries - the North Royalto ....

Oct 22, 2019

Take a Break – Halloween Places to Get Your Spook On!

Don’t get tricked on Halloween! With the arrival of fall comes cool weather and crisp nights. It also means that Halloween is around the corner! It’s so much fun opening the door to trick-or-treaters and see their creative costumes. With the fun, comes the importance of safety. Following are a few basic tips that will make sure your Halloween night is a treat. On Thursday, October 31, before heading out to “trick-or-treat,” have the kids eat dinner so they won’t be so hungry for the candy. Choose costumes with a flame-resistant or flame-retardant l ....

Oct 22, 2019

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City Green to Get Historical Marker
The North Royalton City Green will be marked soon for history. The North Royalton Historical Society has recently received word that they will receive a grant for up to $3,040 to place the historical marker on the Green. Ward 3 Councilman Dan Langshaw, who is a Trustee for the North Royalton Historical Society, has endeavored to see the City Green memorialized for its history. “Ever since I said good bye to our old City Hall and saw it get demolished, like many other residents I found myself saying, “I wish we could preserve all the history here on the City Green.” After researching ....

Oct 22, 2019

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Weather prompted some pets to come two-by-two for blessing
The book of Genesis: 1:25, tells us that God made the beasts and the birds and the fish and things that crawl or creep about. He saw that it was good. We love our animals; they serve us and we care for them. That is why the sixth annual blessing of the pets took place at St. Albert the Great, on the lawn in front of the school. Furry friends, and a one box turtle named Betty, brought their owners to the blessing In honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of pets. St. Francis is frequently depicted feeding the birds with a wolf lying calmly at his feet. Statuettes can ....

Oct 8, 2019

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Update on progress made on strategic plan is provided at Board of Education meeting.
At the September 9 Board of Education meeting, Director of Personnel, Pat Farrell, updated the Board on the District’s Strategic Plan progress. He gave a presentation that highlighted the key areas of the plan that will direct the initiatives of the district throughout the next five years. “Years one through three have focused on the transition to the new building and collaborative spaces,” according to District officials. “Years four and five will focus on data collection once we transition into the new buildings and collaborative spaces for the next Strategic Plan. The four goa ....

Oct 8, 2019

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