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Schools earn overall grade of “B” on State Report Card

The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recently released the 2018-19 Local Report Card for all districts in the state of Ohio. The North Royalton Schools received an overall B grade on the annual state report card. The State Report Card is one way to measure our educational system,” said Superintendent Greg Gurka. A presentation of the findings was given at the North Royalton School Board meeting last month by Director of Curriculum Melissa Vojta and Director of Pupil Services Julie Bogden. The North Royalton School District received an overall grade of “B” for this report. Schools ....

Nov 5, 2019

Traffic congestion today equals smooth roads ahead

The area around State and Royalton Roads has been a traffic mess, especially over the past few weeks. It started earlier this summer, when the Royalton Road Water Main Replacement Project began. Recent developments of two other projects in the area have upped the traffic ante and have made things more congested. However, there is good news on the horizon. The three projects that have affected the traffic are the Royalton Road Water main Replacement Project, the Royalton Road Resurfacing Project and the State Road Sidewalk Improvement Project. The good news when it comes to these projects ....

Oct 22, 2019

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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