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North Royalton scores in Best High School Rankings

Each year, national magazine, U.S. News and World Report lists the best high schools across the United States and District of Columbia. According to US News officials, “Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.” They base their methodology distribution as follows: 30% College Readiness; 20% Math and Reading Proficiency; 20% Math and Reading Performance; 10% Underserved Student Performance; 10% College Curriculum Breadth and 10% Graduation Rate. (The data shown from U.S. News did not include a graduation r ....

Aug 21, 2019

Community Garden is growing in popularity – takes home a blue ribbon from Cuyahoga County Fair

The North Royalton Community Garden is not only brimming with the summer’s bounty of fresh vegetables, but also with future plans and to top it off, another blue ribbon! They recently were awarded the 1st place Blue Ribbon at the Cuyahoga County Fair earlier this month. This year, they won over two other community gardens. “We did very well once again this year 1st place Blue Ribbon win and $100,” said Garden Coordinator Dejana Cinquepalmi. “This is our 8th year participating and our 6th Blue Ribbon win over the years (the other two were 2nd place Red Ribbon $75). We are so excite ....

Aug 21, 2019

School Board News

The August meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, August 12. The Board appointed Superintendent Gregory J. Gurka, or his designee, as the Board’s Hearing Officer for all suspension hearings and expulsions. The Board approved account 200-978B High School Class of 2023 and approved the transfer of $6,588.10 from the High School Class of 2019 Council account to the High School Student account. A resolution was approved by the Board that authorizes the execution of the Guaranteed Maximum Price 3.1 for the new elementary school in an amount not to exceed $34,91 ....

Aug 21, 2019

Neighboring parochial school ushers in new year financially sound

The first day of school is less than two weeks away for students of Saint Albert the Great At Assumption Academy. The new school year marks the official start of Saint Albert the Great’s multi-year management of Assumption Academy, which stood on the brink of closure last year. Edward Vittardi, who currently serves as both principal of Saint Albert the Great School and head of school for Saint Albert the Great At Assumption Academy, provided a full list of updates and progress on the partnership between the two institutions and the new changes that have been made in preparation for the 2019 ....

Aug 8, 2019

Furry friends and their owners revel in annual Pet Carnival festivities

It wasn’t just dogs who stole the show at this year’s 14th annual Pet Carnival sponsored by North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws At Play Resort and Daycare. A variety of furry (and some scaly) friends made an appearance at the popular summertime event, including a Bearded Dragon, Flemish Giant Rabbits weighing more than 35 pounds apiece, galloping Nigerian Dwarf Goats, various egg laying chicken breeds and saucer-eyed cats keeping tabs on the many animals and owners walking the City Green grounds July 28. The beloved yearly event embraces and celebrates all-things pet and the bond be ....

Aug 6, 2019

Generosity on display at ‘Stuff the Bus’ event

The generosity of North Royalton residents and businesses was once again on display July 27 at a “Stuff the Bus” event supporting the “Supplying Success” community school supply drive. Led by North Royalton teen and member of Boy Scout Troop 526 Robert Pafford, the event was aimed to “stuff” a parked school bus with school supply donations. It succeeded and filled 12 boxes worth of school supplies, Pafford said. The “Stuff the Bus” event served as Pafford’s Eagle Scout project, which once completed, honors the incoming Saint Ignatius High School senior with the Boy Scout’ ....

Aug 6, 2019

Ensure your pet beats the heat this summer

As temperatures soar into the 90s, it’s important to keep in mind important summertime pet care tips. Our friends at North Royalton Animal Hospital and Paws At Play Resort and Daycare shared their summer safety guidelines. Avoid walking your dog in the midday heat Save your summer strolls for early morning or evening when the heat index isn’t as powerful. The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and temps are typically at their hottest around 3 p.m. Opting for a walk at breakfast or later after dinner is best for both dogs and their UV-conscious owners! In hot, muggy te ....

Aug 6, 2019

Grants allow ease in walking from here to there

In order to enhance the ability to walk around North Royalton, city officials have been working to get grants to help implement the plan. To date, three grants have been received and the three projects are in various stages of development. These grants have been awarded through the Transportation for Livable Community Initiative (TLCI), administered through the Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA). The TLCI mission is to improve the livability in Northeast Ohio’s communities through the support of NOACA’s Regional Strategic Plan and long-range transportation plan. This is done ....

Aug 6, 2019

School building construction projects making progress

With August, comes the buzz of back to school activities. Parents are busy purchasing new school supplies and outfits for their students to begin a new school year. The North Royalton School District is also abuzz with activity for the new school year, and also with construction projects that can be seen around the North Royalton Middle School/High School campus, as well as the beginnings of the new elementary school. North Royalton School Superintendent Greg Gurka said that things are going well with the plethora of projects. He recently gave a run down of what is going on at this point o ....

Aug 6, 2019

Grant to give City Green a new look for the holidays

It may not have been Christmas in July, but Christmas was most certainly being discussed last month, as city officials and members of the Holiday Lighting Committee made plans for the upcoming holidays. Earlier this spring, the city received notice that they would be receiving a grant to be used to upgrade their holiday lighting display. The grant of $121,350 has been received through the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) Energized Community (NEC) Grant Program. According to NOPEC officials, “the NOPEC Energized Community (NEC) Grant Program provides grants to NOPEC member com ....

Aug 6, 2019