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Principal dunked to help young patients

As a reward for raising more than $15,000 for the American Heart Association and Jump Rope for Heart, students at Valley Vista Elementary got the chance to dunk not only their Principal Jeff Hill in a dunk tank, but also numerous building staff including Head Custodian Bob Rodriguez and Music Teacher Sarah Burrows. Students at the Wallings Road school were the top fundraisers in northeast Ohio, raising just under $15,600 for the annual national fundraiser that aims to develop heart-healthy habits in children and raise needed funds for the American Heart Association and its youngest patients w ....

Jun 18, 2018

Survey hopes to spur interest in civic groups

Residents are being asked to participate in a civic engagement survey to gain an understanding revolved around the city’s civic groups. The online survey is the brainchild of North Royalton City Council President Larry Antoskiewicz and Ward 3 City Councilman Dan Langshaw. The idea started when the two discussed the need for increased membership. It seemed to resonate from most of the city’s groups. Antoskiewicz said that he and Langshaw talked about the growing problem that these groups are having with their membership. “This became very evident during the various service club meetings, ....

Jun 18, 2018

North Royalton takes Silver in 2018 high school rankings

North Royalton High School earned a silver medal in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best High Schools rankings, which is earned by only about 11% of high schools across the country. According to the study done by U.S. News & World Report, North Royalton High School ranked 114 in Ohio high schools, in a list containing 832 Ohio high schools. The national magazine reviewed 20,548 schools, where North Royalton ranked 2,031. The data was based on the 2015-2016 school year. The national rankings were based on a three-step process. The first two steps used state proficiency tests as be ....

Jun 18, 2018

School Levy Aimed for November Ballot

The North Royalton Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution that is the first step in placing a levy on the November Ballot. The levy will consolidate the district’s three emergency operating levies that are set to expire in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The consolidation of the levies will then take the form of a renewal that will be “at no additional cost to homeowners,” according to North Royalton School District Treasurer, Biagio Sidoti. The levy would incorporate a $6,700,000 levy that was originally passed on May 5, 2009, a $6,695,000, passed on May 4, 2010 and a $4,395,000 levy ....

Jun 18, 2018

BMV changes driver’s license procedures

Starting July 2, there will be changes in the procedures on obtaining a driver’s license. The changes are being made to comply with federal regulations and ensure greater security and identification protection. In the past, if one is renewing a license, they would bring in their own license, take an eye test, get their picture taken, answer a few questions and leave with a brand new license. The only change in that scenario, starting July 2, is that the license will not be available at that time, but will be mailed, usually within ten days. A temporary license will be issued at the time of ....

Jun 18, 2018

Graduates ready for next step in their lives

“Dream big and work hard. Don’t sell yourself short. Your goals should be so big they scare you.” That’s the advice Jack Nemetz has for next year’s graduating class of 2019. As Vice President of the North Royalton High School Senior Class of 2018, Nemetz is nothing short of a student leader. He walked the State Theatre stage at Playhouse Square on June 1, along with more than 380 of his classmates in receiving their high school diplomas. It was North Royalton High School’s 112th Annual Commencement Ceremony. “As Senior Class Vice President, I was responsible for the pl ....

Jun 5, 2018

North Royalton Schools specialty license plate now available

North Royalton City Schools now has its own specialty license plate! Customers may purchase the plate beginning June 3 online at http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/vr-sp-organization.aspx or at their local deputy registrar office. There will be an additional charge of $40 on top of the original costs for the plate -- $10 to be used by the BMV for administrative purposes and $30 to be directly earmarked to the North Royalton City Schools. Purchasers of the plates shall remain anonymous from any school database unless they complete a consent form to release their information to the schools. The $30 from ....

Jun 5, 2018

NRHS Sophomore wins the FBI Chasing the Dragon Poster Contest

North Royalton High School sophomore, Linsey Wu, won first place in her grade category for the Chasing the Dragon Poster Contest, depicting the dangers of drug abuse. Local teens in grades 7th – 12th were invited to create and submit a poster that focused on the consequences of using heroin and/or misuse of prescription opioids, following the theme, The cost of the Dragon. Lindsey heard about the contest through the high school club STAND (Students Together Against Negative Decision). “My time with STAND inspired me to be a voice for awareness for the dangers of drugs and smoking,” said ....

Jun 4, 2018

RITA offers Tax Amnesty Program this month

The Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) is offering tax amnesty to North Royalton residents this month. The opportunity ends on June 30, according to North Royalton Finance Director Eric Dean. “This is an opportunity for residents who, for whatever reason, have fallen behind on city income tax payments to get caught up and pay their faxes in full without further penalties,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. Dean said that Ward 5 Councilperson Cheryl Hannon had seen that other communities had offered this to their residents. She inquired as to the possibility for North Royalton. R.I.T.A. was con ....

Jun 4, 2018

Middle School tackles tobacco

During the 1930’s, cigarette companies used doctors to help advertise their products as an attempt to downplay the health risks of smoking and persuade consumers to smoke. Today, the effects of smoking are known to cause health problems and doctors do not promote the habit. Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death. Currently, there are new products on the market, designed to create a new generation of smokers, e-cigarettes. They are also called e-cigs, e-hookahs, mods, vape pens, vapes, tank systems, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). E-cigarettes produce an aeros ....

Jun 4, 2018