Happy National Principals Month! We’re proud to celebrate the dedicated leaders who support our students, staff and families each day across Rocky River City Schools. Thank you for all you do!

Another great week across Rocky River City Schools! Here’s a look at some of the highlights from around our schools this week.

At Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting, the Rocky River Board of Education proudly recognized Joanne Ritschel as our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year and Amber Easler as our 2026-2027 Employee of the Year! Congratulations to Joanne and Amber on these well-deserved honors.

Congratulations to Lillian Crull and Allison Huff, who made Rocky River tennis history! Lily and Allie won the Sectional doubles championship with an impressive 6-1, 6-1 victory, becoming Rocky River’s first Sectional Tennis Champions since Sarah Brown in 1991.

Different messages call for different methods. Whether it’s an email, text message, phone call, website update, or social media post, we choose the communication method based on the information being shared and how quickly families need to receive it.

Today we celebrate the dedicated custodians who help keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is seen and appreciated every day. Thank you for all you do to care for our schools and our students!

Join the Rocky River PTA Council for the Homecoming Tailgate beginning at 4:30 PM outside RRHS Stadium. Enjoy food trucks, raffles, a DJ, kids activities and more before the parade and game! Food truck tickets: rockyriver.wufoo.com/forms/p… Raffles: go.rallyup.com/pirates2026

We remember the lives lost, honor the courage and sacrifice of first responders and everyday Americans, and reflect on the strength and unity shown in the days that followed. Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember and honor their legacy.

The KIS PTA has planned a Centennial Celebration in honor of Kensington’s 100th birthday!

Ohio law requires public school districts to provide a wide range of essential services, including special education, student transportation, and state testing. While the state provides funding for many of these requirements, it often does not cover the full cost.