One of the most frequent things I hear from people is, “Boy, I wouldn’t want your job.” This usually comes on the heels of an issue that appears in the news or stirs up conversation on social media. And they’re right. There are certainly days that are challenging. However, those forward-facing issues are only a…

This week, as a school community, we have the opportunity to celebrate something truly unique – the centennial of Kensington Intermediate School. In 1926, Kensington was built. To put that moment in perspective, life in America looked very different. Some of the largest areas of work in our country were manufacturing and mechanical trades, agriculture,…

Today, the State of Ohio released the 2025–2026 State Report Cards, and I am proud to share that Rocky River City Schools has once again earned the state’s highest rating, a five-star district. This is an accomplishment worth celebrating. More importantly, it reflects the collective commitment of our students, teachers, support staff, administrators, families, and…

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…