During Westlake High School’s recent Diversity Week celebration, the Leadership Challenge club hosted a short film titled “Stories of Diversity.” The film was directed and shot by WHS senior Rafi Melikian on her cell phone and shares the experiences of immigrant students. She said she wanted to provide these shared experiences for everyone to understand what happens around the world ... Read More »
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Three RRHS Students Receive West Shore CTE Awards
Three Rocky River High School students received West Shore Career-Technical District Outstanding Student Awards at the Rotary Club of Lakewood and Rocky River luncheon today at the Don Umerley Civic Center. RRHS students who were recognized were Megan Meese for Culinary Arts, Gabe Saad for Automotive Technology and Reilly Zender for Health Careers. Meese, Saad and Zender were among 16 total students who ... Read More »
RRMS Students Participate in Greater Cleveland Middle School Solo & Ensemble Contest
Band students from Rocky River Middle School recently competed in the Greater Cleveland Middle School Solo & Ensemble Contest, earning Superior or Excellent ratings. A total of 21 students took part in the event on March 2 at Strongsville Middle School. The students prepared then performed the solo or ensemble from the classical repertoire for a professional musician who gave ... Read More »
Avon Early Childhood PTA Spring Kid’s Kloset Resale Event
Come shop at the Avon Early Childhood PTA Spring Kid’s Kloset resale event which will be held March 30th, from 7 am – 12 pm, at the Avon Middle School Commons Area and Auxiliary Gym (3445 Long Rd, Avon). The Early Bird sale ($5 admission fee) is from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. General sale ($2 admission fee) hours are ... Read More »
Rocky River Chamber Music Society Presents Diamond Brass Quintet
The Rocky River Chamber Music Society is delighted to present a Cleveland all-star brass ensemble in celebration of the Society’s 60th anniversary! The Diamond Brass Quintet is comprised of players who are passionate about brass and have appeared in many local and regional concerts including their popular annual Christmas concert. The RRCMS concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, ... Read More »
Rocky River Schools March 2019 Newsletter
Volume 1 | Number 7 | March 2019 PDF: Complete Newsletter Rocky River Early Childhood Center Preschoolers celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday with activities on Feb. 28. Students explored many Dr. Seuss books throughout the month, learning about rhymes, opposite concepts, and more. The Preschool Friendship Circle on Mindfulness with RRCSD guidance counselors is on March 14. Students will learn about the ... Read More »
Avon Early Childhood PTA Sip and Shop with Solene Boutique
On March 24th from 2-4 pm check out Solene Boutique’s new space at 35715 Detroit Rd in Avon and join the Avon Early Childhood PTA for an afternoon of mimosas and shopping! Solene will donate 10% of their sales from this time to the Avon Early Childhood PTA. The shop is not usually open on Sundays, so this is an exclusive ... Read More »
The Rocky River Coterie Presents Storyteller Bev Stives
The Rocky River Coterie, a gathering of friends and charitable group, raising funds for Meals-on-Wheels and community resources, will be hosting a free hour long program on Wednesday, April 3rd at 7 PM at the Dom Umerley Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River. Bev Stives – Storyteller will present a fascinating program on stories from the World War II era. Refreshments will be served. All ... Read More »
A ‘Learning for Life’ Encore Presentation at Tri-C
March 22 Event Previews Program Debuting at Westshore Campus This Fall Get a preview of Encore Campus Fridays at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) during a “Learning for Life” lecture March 22 at Westshore Campus. The event features two presentations that mirror courses offered through Encore Campus Fridays. The program — set to debut at Westshore Campus this fall — is ... Read More »
March: MS Awareness Month in Ohio
Ohio ranks among the states with the highest incidence of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the country. So, each year we are asked in various ways in March, including this article, to be aware of this often-misdiagnosed, often-disabling disease. While these awareness weeks or months help (even if it’s only one person) it seems the most effective awareness of a disease ... Read More »
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