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About: Rocky River City School District supports 2700 students in Cuyahoga County. The district is rooted in its mission to provide a caring environment, exceptional opportunities, and creating globally competitive and successful students. This site is dedicated to share stories, information, and highlighting the work in Rocky River. Go Pirates!
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As we wrap up our stretch into winter break, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the incredible start to the school year across Rocky River City Schools. Every day, I see the meaningful work happening in our classrooms, hallways, rehearsal spaces, and throughout our community. Our students, staff, families, and residents continue to…
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There is a small coal-mining town southeast of Pittsburgh and north of Morgantown, West Virginia, called Uniontown, PA. Founded on July 4, 1776, the town grew alongside the rise of the coal and steel industries in western Pennsylvania. Route 40, the first national road, still runs through its center. Uniontown is where Sead and Emmira…
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Rocky River City School District is the fifth district I have had the privilege to serve during my career. When I first began my journey as an educator, I never could have imagined this path, but I am incredibly fortunate to have learned, connected, and worked alongside so many wonderful colleagues, families, community members, and…
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In every job description within Rocky River City Schools, there’s a line tucked near the end that reads, “Other duties as assigned.” It’s often used in jest among colleagues, but it perfectly captures the unpredictable and all-encompassing nature of work in education. Nowhere is that line more true than in the role of a principal.…
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I am a creature of habit. My mornings generally begin before 5:00 a.m. Around 5:30, I receive a batch of news updates, a mix of national and Ohio-based publications. Even when I lived in Central Ohio, one of my staples was the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s “The Wake-Up.” Last week, a “Wake-Up” article focused on the…
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Below is a letter sent earlier today regarding the State Report Card and 2025 Rocky River Quality Profile. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!! “Dear Rocky River Families, This morning, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce released this year’s State Report Card, and I am proud to share that Rocky River City…
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Jennifer Forshey, Ashley Morris, and Katherine Hamm are three outstanding teachers at our high school. They lead our AP Seminar course, which focuses on college-level research, writing and presentation skills. . Last week, they shared with me an early lesson from this school year that I think captures so much of what makes River special.…
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This morning, I had the honor and privilege to speak to our staff to kick off the 2025-2026 school year. Convocation is one of the few times all year we can come together as a school district. Our theme for the year is “OuRr Impact”. I was humbled to share the stage with Megan Rose,…
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Last night, I had the privilege of attending the kindergarten photo at the Senior Rock (one of Rocky River’s many meaningful traditions). If you’re not familiar, incoming kindergarten families gather at the Rock to mark the very beginning of their child’s journey through Rocky River Schools. It’s such a powerful way to celebrate a new…
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Welcome to “With Pirate Pride”! I’m excited to share the very first post on our new blog, With Pirate Pride. This will be a space for sharing information, stories, and highlights from across Rocky River City Schools. To kick things off, I’d like to tell you why August is one of my favorite months. Many…
With Pirate Pride 