Rocky River High School (RRHS) was one of just 14 schools in Ohio to be nominated by the Ohio Department of Education for the prestigious 2020 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award. “We are honored and excited to be nominated for this rare honor,” RRHS principal Rob Winton said. “I am extremely proud of our students, teachers, staff, ... Read More »
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Area Students Compete in 2020 Ohio High School Team Figure Skating Championships
Team Westshore placed second (Shaker Heights High School placed First) in the State of Ohio out of 12 Ohio high school teams in the 2020 Ohio High School Team Figure Skating Championships that happened over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9 at the Thornton Park Ice Arena (3301 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights). Read More »
Five Rocky River HS Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
Rocky River High School (RRHS) seniors Kira Katterle, Kaitlyn Nock, Joshua O’Halla, Morgan Schuld, and Jack Sierputowski have been named Finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. The five seniors, who were named National Merit Semifinalists in September, were selected as Finalists on the basis of their superior academic record, test scores, activities, leadership, written essays, and letters of ... Read More »
Normandy EMPOWERING U Fitness Classes
Join us at the Breakwater Apartments for this season’s EMPOWERING U fitness classes! A variety of exercises and discussion topics are covered in this one hour class. Thursday, February 13, 2-3 PM: Gut Health, the Second Brain – Learn about the impact our “gut health” has on our physical and mental well-being, and why experts call it our “second brain” ... Read More »
RRCSD Preschool Earns Five-Star Step-Up to Quality Award
The Rocky River Early Childhood Center Preschool has received a Five-Star Step-Up To Quality Award from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Participating programs can earn a one to five-star rating. SUTQ is a five-star quality rating and improvement system that is administered by the ODE and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. SUTQ recognizes and promotes learning ... Read More »
Nibbles and Scribbles at the Beck Center for the Arts
Have you always dreamed of creating your own Superhero? Cartoon saga (Think: “Brenda Starr,” “Prince Valiant”)? The next “Garfield” or “Funky Winkerbean?” Here’s a fun place to start! Join Beck Center’s Women’s Board for a FREE event, “Nibbles and Scribbles,” on Thursday, February 20 at Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, great for all ages. The Women’s ... Read More »
Rocky River High School Receives Momentum Award from State Board of Education
Rocky River High School was one of 173 schools in Ohio to receive the Momentum Award from the State Board of Education. This marks the second consecutive year that RRHS has received the award. The Momentum Award recognizes schools for exceeding expectations in student growth for the year. Schools must earn straight A’s on all Value-Added measures on the report card. The ... Read More »
RRCSD to Host Hidden in Plain Sight Town Hall Meeting on March 9
The Rocky River City School District will be hosting a Hidden in Plain Sight Town Hall Meeting on March 9 beginning at 7:00pm in the Rocky River Middle School (RRMS) Commons. The meeting aims to bring awareness to parents and guardians about the signs of drug and alcohol use and other risky behaviors in teens. D.A.R.E. Officer Chris Camp and RRMS School ... Read More »
Normandy Senior Living: Meet the Author, Maureen Schuler, “You Are a New Creation”
On Tuesday, February 11 at 2 p.m. please join and welcome Maureen Schuler, Psy.D., to The Normandy for a discussion on her latest book, You Are a New Creation. Guests will enjoy refreshments as well as a meet-and-greet and book signing with Dr. Schuler at Normandy Breakwater Apartments, Avalon Hall, 22701 Lake Road, Rocky River. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Maureen Schuler, ... Read More »
Normandy Senior Living: New Year, New Home!
Normandy Senior Living, 22701 Lake Rd., is offering a “New Year, New Home” move-in special of $1,000 off your first three months at Breakwater Apartments or Lakeside Assisted Living. Ready to make the move? The Normandy is a Senior Living Campus that combines top-notch amenities and a connected community lifestyle to provide a continuum of care for every stage of ... Read More »
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