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North Royalton City Schools Announces 2018 Teacher and Support Staff Person of the Year
North Royalton City Schools recognized the Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Person of the at the North Royalton Educational Foundation’s reception on April 24. The Teacher of the Year is Kriste Smith, who is a school counselor and department head at North Royalton High School. She is also a member of the Western Cuyahoga County School Crisis Counseling Team. The Support Staff Person of the Year is Bob Rodriguez, who is the head custodian at Valley Vista Elementary.

North Royalton City Schools' Treasurer Named "Best in the State"
Treasurer Biagio Sidoti of North Royalton City Schools was named one of the best in the State of Ohio. On Wednesday, April 18, Sidoti was named the 2018 Outstanding Treasurer/CFO of the Year by the Ohio Association of School Business Officials. He received his award at the organization’s state conference in Columbus. School Board Member Dr. John Kelly, on behalf of the Board of Education, along with Assistant Superintendent Jim Presot and Superintendent Greg Gurka, nominated Sidoti for the award. Sidoti has been with the district since 2014.

“Biagio has the ability to communicate and discuss all sides of an issue to assure that decisions that are made will be the right decisions,” said Gurka. “He understands that the bottom line is not just on a balance sheet, but it is the ability of the district to meet the individual needs of the students it serves. Whether it is in small one-on-one conversations or larger group administrative team meetings, Biagio is a resource for our Principals and Directors to allow them to do their jobs effectively. Biagio cares about the students in our district and he understands the big picture of education. Not only that, he advocates for our students and works to provide the means to support programs that will enhance their learning experiences.”

Summer Food Service Program

All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals.

Summer meals are available at the Parma Library, 6996 Powers Blvd, Parma, OH

For more information, call 440-885-5362

The cover of the Bear Way digital magazine fall 2017 issue

Read the Winter Issue of the Bear Way
Click here to read the fall issue of the Bear Way, the district's digital magazine. We highlight all the great learning, activities, and accomplishments from the first quarter of the 2017-18 school year. Click here to read a PDF version.