2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
NORTH ROYALTON CITY SCHOOLS
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We are excited to share our district Quality Profile with you! Where the State Report Card stops at test scores and is only one moment in time, our Quality Profile provides a more detailed, accurate, and holistic picture for our community. What we do academically is critical, and we are proud of our students’ accomplishments. However, true student development takes place not only in the classroom, but through our athletic, extra and cocurricular activities. Anchoring this success are our newly refined core beliefs, vision, and mission. Our mission is simple: We inspire and empower every learner to become future-ready. Guided by our belief that students come first and that all students have the potential to achieve and grow, our vision is to be a learning community where our students are valued, supported, and prepared for their future in a rapidly changing world. We know that positive relationships foster belonging and that reflection, personalization, and innovation are essential to meaningful learning. To bring this vision to life, we are proud to introduce our Portrait of a Bear. This framework outlines the key competencies we are actively cultivating in every student: Adaptability • • •
Embrace flexibility when adjusting to various roles, responsibilities, and situations. Consider and balance multiple views and beliefs to achieve a shared understanding. Recalibrate thinking and actions in response to new information, feedback, and changing circumstances.
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Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills, both in person and in digital settings. Engage mindfully across all contexts to understand meaning, values, attitudes, and intentions. Tailor communication for a range of purposes and audiences (e.g. to inform, instruct, motivate, and persuade).
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Apply thinking that is intentional, open-minded, and informed by evidence. Analyze, assess, and reconstruct thoughts and actions. Engage in deeper thinking and demonstrate resilience when working toward solutions to complex challenges.
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Develop awareness, compassion, and respect to connect with others’ perspectives, opinions, experiences, and culture. Be mindful of others’ thoughts and feelings. Recognize how one’s actions, choices, and decisions impact others.
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Inspire positive action in others by modeling and promoting responsibility. Demonstrate integrity through consistent and ethical decisionmaking. Empower the collective ownership of results through trust and individual strengths.
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Develop positive attitudes and beliefs about the learning journey. Embrace curiosity while exploring new ideas, experiences, and pathways to learning. Actively listen, reflect, and collaborate to foster growth and mastery.
These priorities directly align with our three-year Strategic Plan approved by the Board of Education. Developed with input from over 100 staff members, parents, students, and community partners, our roadmap focuses on four key areas: Culture and Communication, Teaching and Learning, Finance and Capital Assets, and Safety and Security. We remain committed to fiscal responsibility—maintaining one of the lowest tax rates in Cuyahoga County—while providing safe, modern learning environments and supportive pupil services for every child. As you read through this Quality Profile, I hope you share in the immense pride I feel for our students, staff, and community. Together, we are building a strong foundation that prepares our students not only for success in school, but for success in life. Thank you for your ongoing support of North Royalton City Schools. Jeffrey Cicerchi, Superintendent North Royalton City Schools 440-582-9030 jeffrey.cicerchi@northroyaltonsd.org
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ACADEMICS
NORTH ROYALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL – GRADE 4) North Royalton Elementary School (NRES) was honored for educational excellence by being named a Hall of Fame School in 2024 by the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators.
Excellence in education continues in our new building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to maximize studentcentered learning opportunities. Each of our learning communities features collaborative learning areas, project labs, traditional classroom spaces and small group rooms that provide flexibility for all types of instruction. In addition, NRES includes an increasingly popular design feature, often referred to as collaboration stairs. The first, second, third, and fourth-grade wings feature these extended learning spaces that are often used for presentations and breakout groups. •
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Students in grades 3 and 4 who are identified as gifted in the areas of reading and/or math are clustered in classrooms with teachers who have received high-quality gifted professional development to provide differentiated instruction to meet their needs. A Multi-Tiered System of Supports is used for reading, math and behavior (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) in grades K-4 to provide evidence-based, targeted interventions. Title I reading support is provided for qualified students in grades K-4.
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Updated science curriculum materials engage students in exploratory learning and lab opportunities. STEM opportunities are embedded throughout the science and media/technology curriculum. Student in grades 3 and 4 receive Merit, Honor, and Presidential awards. A building-wide elementary reading theme is selected each year. (Whole School Book Club) Families take part in a Literacy Night. A learning fair culminates the fourth-grade school year. Students receive peer reading and academic assistance. District scores remain above the state average in math and English language arts. Technology is integrated in all K-4 classrooms with students using Chromebooks.
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The school uses an interdisciplinary team approach to learning based on the middle-level philosophy as outlined in This We Believe, the position paper published by the Association for Middle-Level Education. Advanced math and enriched English language arts courses are available beginning in grade 5. RISE (Research Independent Study Extravaganza) is offered for students in enriched English language arts courses. High school credit are offered for qualified students in the areas of Algebra I, Geometry and world language. North Royalton Middle School also offers high school credit for eighth-grade health. A flex period is offered where instruction can be tailored to the individual academic, social and/or
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emotional needs of the students in grades 5-8. A Multi-Tiered System of Supports is used for reading, math and behavior (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) in grades 5-8 to provide evidence-based, targeted interventions. Title I reading and math support is available for qualified students in grades 5 and 6. Exploratory courses are offered at all grade levels including art, choir, band, digital life, cultural reading (world language introduction), health, leadership, STEM/ Gateway to Technology, gaming and design, and physical education. Pride of NRMS is a quarterly student recognition ceremony to celebrate engagement, character, leadership, and achievement.
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National Merit Scholarship Finalists: two students National Merit Commended Students: seven students 86% of seniors plan to attend a two-year or fouryear college or university or a trade school 1% of seniors plan to join the military 13% of seniors plan to enter the workforce 42% of seniors received an Honors Diploma 18% of seniors were members of National Honor Society 8% Magna Cum Laude 22% Summa Cum Laude ACT Mean Scores: English 23.9, Math 25.2, Reading 24.9, Science 24.6, Composite 24.7 AP Scholar Roster: 75 AP Scholars, 35 AP Scholars with Honor, 96 AP Scholars with Distinction AP Equity and Excellence - Percentage of students who scored 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam this year: 12th grade 80.43%, 11th grade 87.57%, 10th grade 87.69%, 9th grade 100% World Languages: Spanish, French, and German; English (as a Foreign Language) 20 Advanced Placement Courses: American Government, United States History, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Psychology, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics I, Physics II, French, Seminar, Spanish, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, Music Theory and Composition
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23 Honors Courses: Algebra II/Trigonometry, Band III, Band IV, Choir III, Choir IV, Geometry, PreCalculus, Calculus, Biology, Biology II, Chemistry, Chemistry II, Anatomy & Physiology, English 9, World History, Spanish III, Spanish IV, German III, German IV, French III, French IV, Concepts in Instructional Music, Studio Art College Credit Plus: Select in-house College Credit Plus course options through Lorain County Community College in addition to our local college options Senior Exit Portfolio – graduation requirements designed to provide an opportunity for students to reflect on their high school experience and accomplishments during a formal interview Pride of NRHS – quarterly student recognition ceremony to celebrate engagement, character, leadership, and achievement Career-based education through the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC)
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ARTS
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Students spend 45 minutes each day in either art, music, physical education or media/tech on a rotating basis. Students produce a unique daily video announcement show that is broadcast to students and staff. Students in grades 3 and 4 learn to play the ukulele. Student artwork is displayed throughout the school. Students earn awards through the PTA Reflections program.
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Students in grades 5-7 participate in a full year of choir or band providing opportunities to learn music theory and perform for a live audience. It’s optional for grade 8 students to take choir/band. Jazz Band and Show Choir are offered for students in grades 6-8. Students participate in a PTA sponsored yearbook cover contest. Students earn awards through the PTA Reflections program. Students participate in the Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival at Dobama Theater.
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The NRHS Marching Band earned a “Superior” rating at the state OMEA band competition for the 35th consecutive year. The NRHS Show Choir has competed in local and state competitions (OMEA) over the years with great success. Students at North Royalton High School competed in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition in the 2025-26 school year. Students earn awards through the PTA Reflections program. Band and choir students share their love of music to our community through performances at Community Home Days and for senior citizens. Elective Music Courses: Adventures in Music, Pop, Rock & Contemporary Music, Beginning Piano, Music Technology, and AP Music Theory Band Courses: Band I, Band II, Band III, Honors Band III, Band IV, Honors Band IV, and Jazz Band I & II Choir Courses: Freshman Choir, Concert Choir (grades 10-12), Show Choir (grades 9-12), and Honors Choir
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Band Front: Royalaires (Flag Corps) Fall musical production and spring drama production Visual Arts Courses: Art Foundations, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Digital Photography and Design, Sculpture & 3D Design, Crafts, and Honors Studio Art I-IV The school hosts an annual Student Art Show. Students contribute to the annual Inkwell Literary Magazine.
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
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Kids Heart Challenge (American Heart Association) NRES Hello Buddies Student Council in grades 2-4 Great Kindness Challenge Girls on the Run Holiday Giving Tree and Holiday Food Drive Service Project to help the North Royalton Food Pantry Bus Helpers - grade 4 FAB Friends - peer mentorship Veterans Day program and virtual presentation Community service projects Valentine’s Day cards for active military stationed in the Middle East North Royalton Family Services Adopt a Child for Christmas Campaign Halloween Candy Give Back Program
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Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) - grade 8 leaders (orientation guides/leaders for students transitioning to middle school from grade 4 to grade 5) Grade 8 NRMS Honor Society - serve as flag raisers, volunteer at Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and lead spring team-building activities with students in grade 4 to help them transition to middle school Student Council (all grades) Pride of NRMS - monthly ceremony to recognize students who live The BEAR Way NRMS Leadership Conference - leadership development for grades 7 and 8 hosted by NRMS Honor Society/Student Council students involving middle level students from Northeast Ohio Cafeteria Advisory Committee - students can create their own clubs and meet with peers regularly during their lunch periods Unified Sports through Special Olympics Girls on the Run Community service projects
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Student Council, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Key Club, Principal’s Student Advisory, STAND and Link Crew (Freshman Transition) Students participate in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student Visionaries program, raising funds for blood cancer research. Community service projects - local food bank drive, Giving Tree, Stuff the Bus, Coats for Kids, Relay
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for Life, Volley for the Cure, and the Annual Glo-Ro Dance for a local charity Students participate in the #BEARstrengths program, where they learn how to use their strengths to build a positive culture throughout the school community. Key Club hosts a tailgate event to raise money for research in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Business education students explore entrepreneurship through a beekeeping partnership.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
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Breakfast with a Buddy New Student Breakfast Career Week Heritage Day Spirit Theme Days Intramurals (students in grades 3 and 4) Kids Heart Challenge
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Learning Fair in grade 4 Random Acts of Kindness Bear Book Vending Machine - Reading Incentive Programs Wax Museum in grade 3 Start with Hello Week - Inclusion
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Bowling Club Chain Links (Kindness Club) Esports Club Interscholastic athletics (students in grades 7 and 8) Intramurals (students in grades 5 and 6) Jazz Band Pokémon GO
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Academic Challenge Art League Band (Marching, Concert, Jazz) Book Club Broadcast Club Choir Computer Club Business Leaders of America Deutsch Klub Drama Club Environmental Awareness Club French Club Garden Club Indoor Track & Field Inkwell Intramurals
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International Thespian Society Investing Club Key Club Letterman’s Club Link Crew Mascot Club Math Club Mock Trial Multicultural & World Affairs Club National Art Honor Society National Business Honor Society National Honor Society Paragon/Yearbook Principal’s Advisory Board
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Power of the Pen Robotics in grade 8 Science Olympiad STAND (Students Together Against Negative Decisions) Winter Sports Club (skiing/ snowboarding) WNRMS Club (morning broadcast)
Robotics Royalaires Royalettes Royal Harmony Royal News Club Science Club Science Olympiad Snowboard and Ski Club Spanish Club Speech and Debate Spirit Club STAC (Student Activity Club) STAND (Students Together Against Negative Decisions) Video Technology Club
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MEMBER OF THE SUBURBAN LEAGUE
ATHLETICS
HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
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Boys and Girls Track JV/V: Girls Flag Football JV/V: Girls Basketball JV/V: Softball 9/JV/V: Cheer V: Girls Gymnastics JV/V: Girls Soccer JVA/JVB/V: Boys Soccer JV/V: Boys Tennis JV/V: Girls Tennis 9/JV/V: Volleyball Boys & Girls: Cross Country Boys & Girls: Swimming & Diving 9/JV/V: Boys Basketball JV/V: Boys Golf JV/V: Girls Golf 9/JV/V: Football JV/V: Wrestling (Boys & Girls) 9/JV/V: Baseball Boys & Girls Bowling E-Sports
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7th & 8th Boys & Girls Cross Country 7th & 8th Football 7th & 8th Fall & Winter Cheer 7th & 8th Volleyball 7th & 8th Boys Basketball 7th & 8th Girls Basketball 7th & 8th Wrestling 7th & 8th Boys & Girls Track
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Sienna Bokoch - Cross Country & Track & Field - Slippery Rock University Alex Capretta - Track & Field - John Carroll University Jackson Cavanaugh - Baseball - Warner University Elizabeth Cugini - Softball - Tiffin University Clark Defendorf - Track & Field - Cedarville University Antonio Escano - Baseball - Baldwin Wallace University Kira Geiger - Volleyball - Oberlin College Sean Heil - Wrestling - Baldwin Wallace University Nikola Jaksic - Soccer - Tiffin University Sophia Kraus - Basketball - Kent State University Tuscarawas Emilie Kuntz - Dance Team - University of Akron Leah Prezenkowski - Soccer - Fairfield University Hailey Prock - Track & Field - University of Mount Union Tyler Rowles - Wrestling - John Carroll University Kostantinos Salvo - Baseball - Lorain County Community College Jack Sinclair - Soccer - University of Mount Union Jack Stannert - Wrestling - Adrian College Omar Suleiman - Basketball - Lakeland Community College Leah Thompson - Soccer - Oberlin College Anna Tsirambidis - Wrestling - Mercyhurst University Steven Willman - Football - Madonna University Cooper Zunt - Cross Country & Track & Field - Ohio Wesleyan University
2025-2026 ALL-OHIO AWARDS
FALL ALL-OHIO HONORS • Football - Nicholas Piazza All-Ohio Honorable Mention • Boys Soccer - Marko Nikolic All-Ohio • Girls Soccer - Avery Keitlen All-Ohio WINTER ALL-OHIO HONORS • Boys Basketball - Antonio Escano All-Ohio Honorable Mention; Lincoln Lee All-Ohio Honorable Mention • Boys Wrestling - Tyler Rowles All-Ohio 6th Place Division 1 165 lbs.; Nikolas Kofinas All-Ohio 7th Place Division 1 190 lbs. • Girls Wrestling - Anna Tsirambidis All-Ohio 3rd Place 110 lbs. SPRING ALL-OHIO HONORS • Boys Tennis - Enrique Isaev All-Ohio First Team Doubles Division 1; Jerrel Rayen All-Ohio First Team Doubles Division 1 • Baseball - Antonio Escano All-Ohio 2nd Team Division 2
2025-2026 ACADEMIC ALL-OHIO AWARDS
FALL ACADEMIC ALL-OHIO • Girls Golf - Michaela Fletcher, Ava Grugle, Paige Hunady, Alexandra Kovalak, Chole Lee, Lillian Pastore • Cross Country - Hanna Baskhron • Boys Golf - Zachary Horiba
2025-2026 OHSAA TOURNAMENT RESULTS FALL STATE QUALIFIERS • Cross Country - Hanna Baskhron
WINTER STATE QUALIFIERS • Wrestling - Tyler Rowles 6th Place Division 1 165 lbs., Nikolas Kofinas 7th Place Division 1 190 lbs., Anna Tsirambidis 3rd Place 110lbs. • Gymnastics - Lauren Politsky (Vault), Maxwell Lozinak USA Gymnastics Junior National All Around Champion • Boys Basketball - Division 2 Back to Back Final Four Regional Champions; Sean Bunsey, Owen Carlin, Michael Discenza, Robert Edmiston Jr., Antonio Escano, Luke Grieder, Dominick Gruttadauria IV, Nolan Klingbeil, Lincoln Lee, Dillon McCostlin, Matthew Miezin, Daniel Piper, Lucas Robaugh, Ameen Suleiman, Omar Suleiman SPRING STATE QUALIFIERS • Tennis - Enrique Isaev and Jerrel Rayen State Qualifiers & Division 1 Doubles State Runner Up • Girls Track - 4x200 Relay Team - State Qualifier; Cali Wise, Lauren Politsky, Vittoria Grotto, Rachel Ellis
2025-2026 SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Cheerleading, Baseball, Boys Tennis
WINTER ACADEMIC ALL-OHIO • Gymnastics - Victoria Koval, Sami Sutkowski • Boys Swimming - Abdullah Al-Bahra, Maxwell Lozinak, Milin Mathur, Dylan Nikiel • Girls Wrestling - Anna Tsirambidis SPRING ACADEMIC ALL-OHIO • Track & Field - Rachel Ellis, Vittoria Grotto, Cali Wise • Softball - Madie Colella, Izzy Cugini, Kaitlin Green, Elizabeth Nuzzo • Baseball - Jackson Cavanaugh, Quinn Costanzo, Antonio Escano, Mason File, Zachary Horiba, Samuel Kortan, Kosta Salvo, Cameron Saul, Aiden Thome • Boys Tennis - Enrique Isaev, Jerrel Rayen Quality Profile 2025-2026 | 11
FISCAL STEWARDSHIP
The North Royalton City School District continues to experience economic development in the areas of real estate and commercial property. This economic development does not necessarily mean the school district is receiving revenue increases proportionate to the real estate development. Current state law prohibits school districts in Ohio from receiving additional tax revenue when the Fiscal Officer’s Office reevaluates property values. In 1976, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 920. This law requires the tax rate to be lowered by the same percentage property values are increased by the Fiscal Officer’s Office reevaluation. In the calendar year 2025, the North Royalton City School District levied 60.90 mills of taxes to fund its operations. House Bill 920 lowered those mills to 35.62 for residential, agricultural, and 35.68 for other real estate properties.
The school district is also committed to seeking out federal and state grants to offset operational expenses. In fiscal year 2026, we applied for and were awarded $1,662,378 in federal funding.
In essence, House Bill 920 removes inflationary growth in revenues and requires school districts in Ohio to periodically place tax issues on the ballot for voter approval in order to receive additional revenues to offset rising costs in its operations and building needs.
The combination of all these money saving programs along with the grant seeking applications has allowed the North Royalton City School District to maintain fiscal responsibility and remain one of the lowest taxing districts in Cuyahoga County.
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The school district participates in the Great Lakes Regional Council of Governments, which pools our health insurance needs with other districts creating a purchasing network allowing us to keep our premium cost lower than what could be obtained on our own. We also utilize the Ohio Schools Council, which enables us to pool our purchasing needs with other school districts for our everyday needs. We are able to purchase school buses, paper, instructional equipment and supplies at prices below what we could purchase on our own.
WHAT IS OUR REVENUE SOURCE? As can be seen by the pie graph, the North Royalton City School District is dependent on real estate to meet the growing needs of education. Real estate represents our largest revenue source at 71.97 percent followed by state revenue at 19.62 percent and finally other revenue sources at 8.41 percent. Other revenue sources consist of food service operations at 2.30 percent, student fees, building rentals and reimbursements at 1.16 percent, student tuition at 1.22 percent, casino allocation of .40 percent, federal reimbursement at .66 percent and interest on investment at 2.67 percent. Interest on investment is the fourth largest revenue source due to our cash on hand, current interest rates, and our investment policy. The school district adheres to regulations set forth in the Ohio Revised Code to ensure the safety of its investments. All of the school district’s cash is pooled for investment purposes in order to maximize yield while protecting principal. The School district’s investment objectives are to preserve principal, obtain liquidity, maximize income, and minimize cost for investment services.
WHAT IS THE MONEY SPENT ON? The school district spends 60.65 percent of the budget to fund instructional expenses. Supporting services for pupil, staff and business operations encompasses an additional 26.90 percent. The remaining 12.45 percent is budgeted to facilitate other obligations of the school district such as the food service program, transportation, and numerous extracurricular activities.
CREDIT RATING In July 2017, administrators of the North Royalton City School District met with representatives from Moody’s Investor Services to speak to them about our district, our plan and our strong financial position. Based on this meeting, Moody’s issued our district a credit rating of Aa2, which is a strong rating for a school district. On November 22, 2021, Moody’s Investor Services issued their Annual Comment on the North Royalton City School District and maintained Aa2 credit rating, which is slightly above the median rating of Aa3 for U.S. school districts. Under the financial performance section, the report described the district as having a superb financial position, which is slightly favorable relative to the rating of Aa2. It further went on to say the available fund balance ratio is strong at 44.8 percent. On April 23, 2026, Moody’s Investors Service updated our Annual Comment and maintained the Aa2 credit rating. The Aa2 rating will allow the district to maintain a low borrowing interest rate saving our taxpayers in interest rate expense in the future.
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PARENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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Veterans Day program and virtual presentation Parent Teacher Association Classroom volunteers PTA volunteers at numerous school events Cedar Point Family Day (more than 600 attended this year) Back-to-School Bash (more than 1,000 attended this year) Kindergarten/New Student Orientation Program Breakfast with a Buddy Family Literacy Night Family Math Night
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Learning Fair for grade 4 and families Wax Museum for grade 3 and families Career Week involving parent presenters Community Fundraiser Nights at various restaurants
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In a partnership with Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, grades 6 and 8 students participate in Life Act, a program that teaches teens about mental health, recognizing depression and preventing suicide. Student Council conducts a food drive for a local food bank and raises money for the community through their annual Bears Care Days. Chain Links Club conducts various “pay-it-forward” gestures to benefit the school and community. Honor Society students volunteer three times a year at the Cleveland Foodbank. A collaborative relationship with the PTA provides opportunities for students to develop socially and emotionally through numerous activities, including fall and winter tailgates and a spring dance for grades 7 and 8.
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NRHS hosts numerous community events such as the PTA Craft Fair, PTA Founders’ Night, and Talent Show. A collaborative relationship exists with NRHS PTA in which they provide scholarships for graduating seniors. PTA members also serve on a committee for NRHS summer reading selections. PTA serves refreshments and snacks during Homecoming and Glo-Ro Dances. NRHS Alumni Association holds monthly meetings and honors distinguished alums. Art Department hosts Student Art Show and Parent/ Student Paint and Take Art Night.
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Band participates in North Royalton Home Days and the Broadview Heights’ Memorial Day Parade. Senior Scholarship & Awards Night - community members and businesses award local scholarships to graduating seniors Band, Choir and Athletic Booster Clubs provide opportunities for community involvement. Mock Crash presentation to the seniors before Prom to encourage the students to make good choices. This is a collaborative effort with NRPD, NRFD, BHPD, BHFD, the Cleveland Clinic, and a local funeral home.
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STUDENT SERVICES
The North Royalton City School District provides a multitude of services for students from preschool through high school. District programming encompasses the prescriptive interventions of special education services, Section 504 compliance, central registration, homeschooling, homelessness, foster care, residency and custody verification, school counseling and district health services.
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Student Services is a significant component of the total instructional program of the North Royalton City Schools, as demonstrated through the following services:
Each school boasts a Positive Behavior Intervention Supports System (PBIS) that proactively provides a structure of expectations and consequences for student behavior. Our Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, referred to as the “Bears Den,” provides instruction in positive social relationships. Students at each level meet regularly in class meetings for discussions on topics involving bullying prevention and social interactions.
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The district supports mental health needs by providing school counselors in each building who assist with personal development. School psychologists provide additional psychoeducational evaluations and individual supports.
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The district employs a full-time Child and Family Support Specialist (housed at the middle school). This specialist works individually with families to create systems of support and engagement and connect with community resources.
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A specialized preschool program for children who have identified disabilities is available for children ages 3-5.
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School clinic services are available under the direction of a health coordinator. Licensed practical nurses staff these building clinics and address medication management, injuries, and illness.
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For students who are suspected of having a disability, a multi-factored evaluation process is available for students from birth through age 21.
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All school buildings (preschool through students in grade 12) offer a continuum of services from selfcontained supports to inclusion opportunities. This continuum allows the district to meet the diverse needs of students with supports and services that are individualized based on the identified needs.
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Home instruction services provided by certified teachers are available to students who are unable to attend school for an extended period as documented by a medical doctor.
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“The BEAR Way” (Be Mindful, Embrace Kindness, Act with Integrity, Respond with Resilience) serves as the school-wide PBIS plan implemented at NRES. The Lil’ Bears Preschool Program provides early childhood services for preschoolers with disabilities and their typically developing peers. The preschool staff works with children ages 3-5 to provide early learning opportunities and practice in pre-academic, social-emotional, and behavioral skills. Access to Child & Family Support Specialist (housed at the middle school) Services for English language learners Partnership with Guidestone (grief counseling) Partnership with Positive Education Program (PEP) Full-time counselors are available to students in grades K-4. Community partnership with the YMCA for before/ after school care Transition processes between buildings at grade level changes
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Bears’ Den/Learning Community Mindful Mornings - yoga/mindfulness Sensory Paths and Zones of Regulation The Caring Closet is supported through both clothing and monetary donations from the community.
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The BEAR Way (Be Mindful, Embrace Kindness, Act with Integrity, Respond with Resilience) serves as the school-wide PBIS plan implemented at NRMS. High school credit courses are available for qualified students in Algebra I, Geometry and World Language. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. Students attend classes and outings together. Biweekly community outings are offered for students engaged in the independent living skills curriculum.
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Specialized student services are available for students requiring assistance as an English language learner, speech/language, or counseling support from our school counselors, social worker, or school psychologist. The Counseling Department provides academic, social and emotional support. The Caring Closet is supported through both clothing and monetary donations from the community.
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“The BEAR Way” (Be Mindful, Embrace Kindness, Act with Integrity, Respond with Resilience) serves as the school-wide PBIS plan implemented at NRHS. Positive behavior intervention supports Quarterly Bears’ Den staff/student mentoring groups Pride of NRHS - quarterly student recognition ceremony celebrating engagement, character, leadership and achievement Class supports for students of all ability levels - AP, honors, resource, co-teaching, Learning Labs and intervention periods Specialized student services are available for students requiring assistance as an English language learner, speech/language, or counseling support from our school counselors or school psychologist.
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National Honor Society members offer student tutoring before, during and after school. The Counseling Department provides academic, social and emotional support. The Counseling Department, in collaboration with our Special Education Department, offers The Caring Closet to students in need of specific clothing and personal items. The Counseling Cepartment provides parent information sessions - Get Set for College, Financial Aid Night and Freshman/New Student Orientation. Link Crew offers student mentoring. A raffle drawing reward system is in place for students exemplifying “The BEAR Way.”
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DIGITAL LEARNING
As a district, we are continually researching and evaluating new technologies to further our mission of inspiring and empowering every learner to become future-ready. Students’ access to technology is crucial in education today. Integrating technology into the curriculum empowers students to engage in enhanced learning experiences and allows teachers to facilitate differentiated learning opportunities that meet the needs of all students. Today’s learners must be able to collaborate, think critically, and incorporate technology into their current studies as they prepare for the future. We meet this essential technology need by providing the following infrastructure and equipment: •
Our technology team manages several thousand devices for students and staff to use on a daily basis including: 280 iPads; 4,500 Chromebooks; 400 wireless access points; and 600 PC devices.
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Our physical network consists of more than 120 individual network switches, 300+ security devices, 750 IP phones, and miles of cable. Our new Network Operations Center houses the district’s essential network equipment and includes back up power to ensure educational delivery.
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High-speed wireless access is available in each building and throughout our campus. Our 5 Gbps
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The District uses Endpoint Detection and Response to continuously monitor devices for threats, investigate risks, and contain or remediate issues. In addition, Lightspeed Filtering provides CIPAcompliant web filtering and cybersecurity for K–12, using smart agents to manage internet access and online activity on and off campus.
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Our district maintains 4,500 Chromebook devices, giving us the flexibility to provide 1:1 devices to the entire district as needed.
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Students in grades 5-12 are assigned Chromebooks that are permitted to travel to and from school on a daily basis. Class sets of Chromebooks are readily available for grades K-4. Class sets of iPads are available for our preschool learners.
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PC computer labs are available at in the middle and high school to support instruction and unique learning experiences for students.
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North Royalton is a Google Apps for Education district. We use a common platform for facilitating learning, communication and collaboration.
BUILDINGS
CENTRAL OFFICE 6579 Royalton Road North Royalton, OH 44133 (440) 237-8800
Jeffrey Cicerchi, Superintendent Biagio Sidoti, Treasurer Melissa Vojta, Assistant Superintendent Erin Calabrese, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Patrick Farrell, Business Manager Steffani Cicerchi, Director of Student Services
NORTH ROYALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 16400 State Road North Royalton, OH 44133 (440) 582-9060
Vince Ketterer, Principal Katie Bober, Assistant Principal Lesley Smith, Assistant Principal David Guciardo, Assistant Principal
NORTH ROYALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORTH ROYALTON HIGH SCHOOL
Jasminne Wessel, Principal Kevin Atkins, Assistant Principal Brian Gergely, Assistant Principal Matt Yappel, Assistant Principal Bridget Zywiec, Assistant Athletic Director
Kristin Hubbell, Principal Sean Osborne, Associate Principal Rick Skoczen, Assistant Principal Judd Lutz, Assistant Principal Jason Hall, Athletic Director
14709 Ridge Road North Royalton, OH 44133 (440) 582-9120
14713 Ridge Road North Royalton, OH 44133 (440) 582-7801
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BOARD OF EDUCATION JACQUELYN A. ARENDT, President
MICHELLE BAUER, Board Member
CHRISTINA MAY, Vice President
CARLIN CULBERTSON, Board Member
jackie.arendt@northroyaltonsd.org
christina.may@northroyaltonsd.org
michelle.bauer@northroyaltonsd.org
carlin.culbertson@northroyaltonsd.org
BRIDGET WU, Board Member bridget.wu@northroyaltonsd.org
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