Stow-Munroe Falls City School District

It’s officially SUMMER!! ☀️🕶️😎Where will your take you?! Send us pics of how you’re spending your fun in the sun this summer!

Take a pic on your vacay while wearing your favorite SMF Bulldog gear and send it our way! We want to see just how far our Bulldogs really travel! 📩 Email pictures in your maroon and gold to [email protected] (with a little info) and we'll share as many as we can! 📸

Tonight at 10:30pm SMFHS seniors, Lauren Garfield and Penelope Covey, will be recognized on the Speech and Debate Nationals stage for finishing in the TOP 14 (of over 250+) in Duo Interpretation.

This is a massive deal and the furthest any duo team from Stow has gone at the National Tournament in school history. They competed for three long days in Des Moines, IA— 12 rounds and finishing as semifinalists. We couldn’t be more proud. These students have left a legacy at SMFHS and after all their years of hard work, they deserve this recognition. Stow Munroe Falls Speech and Debate Team 2023-24

If you are awake and able to tune in to support them, please do. I’ve attached the livestream link below.

https://buff.ly/4cvFKie

Take a moment from your fun in the sun to make sure you're being safe this summer!

Be on the lookout for a huge Stow-Munroe Falls announcement!! We are too excited to sleeeeeepppp!!! 🙌🏼👏🏼🥳

to Woodland's 4th grade choir's incredible "Dig It!" concert! No bones about it - FABULOUS!

Mark your calendars!

Our Bulldogs all LOVE Firefighter Mel! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! 🔥🧯🚒

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Appoints New Superintendent

STOW, OH- After a process that began in February, following Tom Bratten stepping aside as Superintendent on January 1, and was delayed by the untimely resignation of a board member, the Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools Board of Education members voted on June 4 to appoint Dr. Felisha Gould as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Gould is currently the Assistant Superintendent at Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools.

The search, facilitated by the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA), identified a quality group of candidates from across the country, Board President Nancy Binzel said. “We followed a thorough process. It included planning with our facilitators, school, and community focus groups, reference checks, leadership assessments for our finalists, two rounds of interviews with the board of education, and open forums for staff and community members with our finalists. While the process was not without contention within the school community, the board is excited for this new chapter in our district’s history and looks forward to Dr. Gould’s strong leadership in furthering the district’s educational mission and facilitating positive outcomes for our students and staff.”

Board President Binzel continued, “The board appreciated the process and the opportunity to look at a diverse group of qualified candidates. Dr. Gould's decade of leadership in several school districts and universities, over 28 years in K-12 education, experience with school-building projects, and a proven track record of teacher and principal mentorship and academic improvement exactly matched the priorities established by the whole board for the district’s next leader.”

Dr. Gould will begin her official duties as superintendent on August 1, with a starting base salary of $145,000 and a three-year contract. Community members and staff will be invited to a meet-and-greet with Dr. Gould later this summer, which will include a presentation of her transition plan.

The Board would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kristie Prough for serving as interim superintendent since January 1. “Kristie has been an invaluable leader in this district for years, and her dedicated service and leadership are incomparable. She has proven to have the backing of the teachers and staff and truly makes a difference in this district, no matter what seat she's in. Her leadership, positivity, and motivation to continue to make it all about our kids are deeply appreciated,” shares Binzel. Following Gould’s August 1 start date, Prough will shift to her seat as Assistant Superintendent & Director of Special Services in the district.

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Take a moment and vote for our very own Jayla for Summit County Athlete of the Week!!

Vote: Who are the Summit County High School Athletes of the Week for May 27-June 2? Vote for who you think are the Summit County Athletes of the Week, which honors a boy and girl high school athlete throughout the school year.

PICKLEBALLERS!

The Stow-Munroe Falls Speech & Debate Club and The City of Stow have teamed up to have a Stow Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament? Show your skills and have a blast in a friendly and competitive way!

June 28 - 30 (Pick your slot)

Singles | Doubles | Women | Men | Kids

More information here: https://buff.ly/3KwcMDg

This fun event is part of the events.

Due to a sprinkler system malfunction at the high school, the Sports Physical Night will now be at KIMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL tonight, Tuesday, June 4th from 6:00pm-7:30pm!

See any Bulldogs you recognize?!

Photos: Ohio high school track and field | Greater Akron athletes at OHSAA state meet Saturday Photos of Greater Akron high school athletes competing in the OHSAA state track and field meet at Dayton's Welcome Stadium, Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Ready for summer, SMF? Remember to be kind to your mind by completing this Summer's Self-Care Challenge!
Click here for the interactive board! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZW6UH962t8gUH6JuztYduLXn7X5ATEnjAkq-1Pi_ak4/edit?usp=sharing

To honor the memory of Sara Calaway, art teachers Ashley Heverley and Leah Renner worked with students to make gorgeous clay flowers for around her memorial bench ♥️🌺🌼🌸

It was a big morning for Echo Hills as they had their end of the year awards celebration! Congrats to all our students and their amazing accomplishments!! 🏆👏

Team 58 at Lakeview had a SURPRISE retirement party for Mrs. Moretti.
Mrs. Moretti wants to thank her students and teacher friends for such a fantastic party! She enjoyed all the kind words and words of wisdom about her retirement.
Thank you for making her last year so special! 💕 She will miss you all.

The Kimpton Boys and Girls Lacrosse teams continued their yearly tradition with a fun scrimmage to wrap up the season! 🥅🐾

Mrs. Wallace's kindergartners are looking back on their amazing first official year of school and dreaming of all the fun they will have next year in first grade!

Our unified sports team had an AMAZING experience and got to see the Cleveland Browns in action up close and personal!
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👏 A big shout out to Indian Trail Elementary School Intervention Specialist Jackie Schaffter! 💛❤️
📣 "She is amazing and loves to help children when they are struggling!! Her words matter, and she chooses them wisely! Thank you, Mrs Schaffter!"

Give your own shout-out to Mrs.Schaffter in the comments, or show a little love with a click ❤️!

Indian Trail fourth graders enjoyed their final days with fun activities thanks to the supportive PTA! Walks to Stow Cone and a Kona Ice celebration made it memorable!

Award ceremonies took place this morning at Lakeview, Indian Trail, Highland and Fishcreek. We always love recognizing the incredible accomplishments of our students from across the district! Congratulations Bulldogs! 👏🏆

Riverview Elementary held their K-4th Grade Award Ceremonies this morning! Our amazing students were recognized in front of their parents and families! Congrats Bulldogs! 👏

Nominated to the National Alliance for Mental Illness Board (Summit County) this past month, SMF's Laura Swinsburg hopes to share how school counselors may be utilized effectively for mental health support and volunteer her time helping our community. Congratulations, Ms. Swinsburg!