Superintendent Corner

by Casey Wright

As we move into the fall, I wanted to share a few of the great things students are doing in our school buildings.

At Nordonia High School, students have been busy with “Safe Decisions Week,” homecoming, leadership activities and mental health awareness. A group of student athletes recently attended the Youth Hope Initiative and heard basketball player Kevin Love speak about mental health.

Our pep club also worked with students from Nordonia Middle School and Lee Eaton Intermediate School to help build positive student leadership and school spirit at football games. I love seeing our older students take time to help younger students feel connected.

At Nordonia Middle School, students took part in the leadership workshop at the high school, and the building has been focused on student growth, school culture and getting better each week. Middle school can be a challenging age, but it is also a great time to help students find their voice and take more ownership of their school.

Lee Eaton Intermediate School earned an overall five-star rating on the Ohio School Report Card for the third year in a row. Students also saw the high school band and Synergy a cappella group as part of band and choir recruitment.

At Rushwood Elementary School, the students and families have been busy. The Men of Rushwood hosted a pizza dance night, and the annual walk-a-thon exceeded its fundraising goal. These are the kinds of events that build school pride and give families a chance to be part of the building.

At Northfield Elementary School, students focused on September’s character trait of respect. The building also added more after-school opportunities, including art, Spanish, basketball and other clubs. I appreciate seeing students have more chances to find something they enjoy and feel connected to school.

Ledgeview Elementary School held its annual walk-a-thon and also hosted its first “Father’s Walk,” with families gathering at Our Lady of Guadalupe before walking students to school. Those moments help students see that school and community go together.

Across the district, our students are learning, leading, performing, helping and growing. They are showing up in classrooms, on athletic fields, in clubs, in music programs and in service to others. There is a lot to be proud of in Nordonia, and most of it starts with our kids.

Thank you to our staff, families, PTAs and community partners for continuing to support them.