Yesterday, I had the privilege and honor to welcome back our staff for the 2026-2027 school year. Our theme for this year is “You are the Anchor”. Below is the message I shared with them and would like to share with our community as well. Have a great year and Go Pirates!! “Now I would…

This summer, our family has had the opportunity to enjoy quite a few adventures together. We traveled out west, drove the Pacific Coast Highway, hiked to see sea lions, dipped our toes into the freezing cold Pacific Ocean, and made plenty of memories along the way. More recently, my wife and I took a long…

Welcome to August! Over the next several weeks, our schools will begin to come back to life as we welcome students, staff, and families back for the 2026–2027 school year. High school band camp is underway, fall athletics are officially beginning, and our teachers and support staff are returning to prepare for another year of…

In the fall of 2025, the Rocky River City School District Board of Education formally adopted a Legislative Platform to guide our advocacy efforts and communicate the priorities that matter most to our students, staff, families, and community. As we look ahead to the upcoming legislative session and the important policy discussions that will continue…

Happy Summer Rocky River! For many of our students and families, summer is less than a week old. As soon as we wrapped up the school year with students and the majority of our staff late last week, our schools shifted into summer mode. While many instructional programs pause during the summer months, the work…

Dear Class of 2026, Forever. That word echoes through the minds of so many parents and families as they welcome a child into the world. For many of your families, 2007 or 2008 was the year you came into their lives. It was a moment that changed everything forever. Back then, the year 2026 felt…

The deep pride and tradition that define the Rocky River community resonate with me each day. They reflect a shared understanding, held by students, staff, families, and community members, that our schools are part of something much larger than the present moment. They are connected to generations of River students and families who have helped…

Welcome back from spring break, everyone! I hope the past week provided time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends as we head into one of the busiest and most exciting stretches of the school year. Over the next seven to eight weeks, our schools will be filled with academic focus, activities,…

Earlier this month, my youngest daughter, Miriam, participated in the OMEA District 4 Middle School Honor Band. This experience brought together students from across Northeast Ohio to learn, rehearse, and perform under the direction of a highly regarded conductor. In just two rehearsals, paired with individual practice, nearly 100 eighth-grade students came together to perform…

Following the March 4 Swatting Incident Dear Rocky River families, staff, and students, On March 4, 2026, our school district was one of many across the state of Ohio subjected to what is known as a swatting incident. For those unfamiliar with the term, swatting refers to a false report, often a threatening call or…