November 13, 2026
Dear North Royalton City Schools Community,
As we move through November and approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the students, teachers, staff, families and community members who make North Royalton City Schools such a special place to learn, work and grow.
The first quarter of the 2026-27 school year has been filled with accomplishments, meaningful learning experiences and opportunities to strengthen the connections between our schools and community.
This year, we introduced our Portrait of a Bear, which identifies six competencies that will help prepare our students for success in school and beyond: Adaptability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Leadership and Learner's Mindset. These competencies are becoming an important part of how we approach teaching and learning throughout the district.
It has been rewarding to see these qualities demonstrated by our students. One example is North Royalton High School’s annual AspireHigher Career, College and Military Exploration Day, which gives students opportunities to explore their interests, connect with professionals and consider pathways for their future. Experiences like these reflect our commitment to preparing students for success in the classroom and beyond.
November has also provided wonderful reminders of the strong partnership between our schools and the North Royalton community. The annual Taste of North Royalton on November 5 brought together local restaurants, businesses, families and residents in support of the North Royalton Educational Foundation and North Royalton Stadium Foundation. I am grateful to the vendors, sponsors, volunteers and guests whose generosity helped make this community tradition a success.
Just two days later, our North Royalton Health Fair & Family Expo welcomed residents of all ages to North Royalton High School for a morning focused on health, wellness and community connections. From the annual 5K Bear Run to health screenings, wellness activities and opportunities to meet local organizations, the event demonstrated what is possible when our schools and community work together.
These events are important because they bring people together around a shared commitment to the well-being and future of our community. They also remind our students that they are part of something larger than themselves.
As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to extend a special thank you to our teachers and staff for the care and dedication they bring to their work each day, to our families for their continued partnership, and to our community members for the many ways they support our schools. Whether you volunteer, attend an event, mentor a student or simply take an interest in what is happening in our classrooms, your involvement makes a difference.
Our mission is simple but meaningful: We inspire and empower every learner to become future-ready. Accomplishing that mission requires all of us working together, and I am grateful to serve a community that places such a high value on education and the success of its young people.
On behalf of North Royalton City Schools, I wish you and your families a safe, restful and happy Thanksgiving. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the months ahead.
Jeffrey Cicerchi
Superintendent
North Royalton City Schools
To read the November "A Bear Update," click here.