News from North Royalton High School

January 18, 2026

 

UPCOMING EVENTS AT NRHS

Please take a look at dates, times, and locations for school events and more LISTED HERE.
Booster Meetings
Winter Athletic Events
Triple A Fair
Parent-Teacher Conference


HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

Show Choir Showdown
Come out and support our award-winning Show Choir as they host the Showdown on Saturday, January 24, 2026.  Click here for more information.

Key Club Tailgate
The fundraiser’s purpose is to raise money in honor of John Owen, a former NRHS student, who battled Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy.  This disorder causes loss of muscle function.  All proceeds will go to awareness and research for DMD.  Click here for more information.

AP Spanish Students Giving Back to the Community
Students are working in groups on different service projects to give back to the community.  One group is baking cookies for the Amor y Esperanza event in April.  Another group will be planning a collection of items needed for the homeless.  They will be working to create “collection zones” throughout the school.  More to come as the groups complete their service projects.

Clean Express Auto Wash Grand Opening Benefits NRHS
Clean Express Auto Wash, part of Express Wash Concepts, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at 6165 Royalton Road in North Royalton with a community partnership benefiting North Royalton High School.  As part of the celebration, Clean Express will donate $10 to the high school for every new Smart Wash Unlimited Club membership purchased, and all proceeds from $50 gift cards sold for $25 will also support the school. Customers can also enjoy Free Wash Week from January 9-18, 2026, when Clean Express’s best wash is free and redeemable at any Clean Express location.  Click here for more information.

WIN A 2025 CHEVROLET TRAX
The North Royalton Athletic Boosters & the Stadium Foundation are teaming up for the ultimate car raffle, sponsored by The Chevy Network & Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville.

Tickets: $20 each
Tickets sold until Feb. 6, 2026
Winner drawn Feb. 6, 2026, at the NR Varsity Boys Basketball Game
Bonus: The winning ticket seller also earns $500!

Click here for how to purchase tickets and more information.

CVCC Student Spotlight
Click here to read about junior Aaron Barnett, who is having success in the Power Equipment Technology (PET) program at CVCC.

CVCC News Flash

 

NEWS TO KNOW

Parking Permits
ALL lots are SOLD OUT.  Students who submit applications will be placed on a waiting list, and if spots become available, they will be notified in order of completed applications.  

Triple A Fair, January 22, 2026
We will be holding our Showcase - Triple A (Academics, Athletics, Activities) Fair on Thursday, January 22nd, from 6-8  pm to promote all things AMAZING at North Royalton High School. Students and Parents of current grades 8-11 are invited.

Course Registration Day at NRHS
Students will be registering for courses for the 2026-2027 school year during the last week of January.  Counselors will be in designated areas to assist students in this process. During the month of February, school counselors will meet with students 1-1 to go over their course requests.  Please reach out to the appropriate school counselor with any questions.

The BEARS Family Resource Group
The BEARS Family Resource Group presents Resource Fair 2026 on January 31, 2026.  This will be an informational event focused on adapted sports, summer camps, music, and art therapy, disability-friendly organizations, funding assistance, and more.  Dozens of providers will be in attendance.  Click here for more information.

Parent-Teacher Conferences &
Conferences are scheduled for February 5, 2026, from 4:30-7:30 pm.  Again this semester, we will be utilizing a scheduled approach to Parent Teacher Conferences.  Conferences will be scheduled through an online access point called PTC Fast.  Parents will be able to schedule 8-minute time slots with their child's teachers.  The scheduler will open on January 26, 2026, and will close at midnight on February 3, 2026.   An access link will be sent the morning of January 26, 2026.  In order to schedule conferences, a parent will have to create a quick account and provide an active email address.  The entire process is quick and easy, which makes the process of conferences more efficient.

New Device Policy at NRHS
In accordance with House Bill 250, section 3313.753, cell phones and similar devices will no longer be permitted during the school day starting January 1, 2026.  For more information on Ohio's new cell phone legislation, please see the release from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.  Separate communications on the details of the new policy were sent to parents and students on December 10 and December 17.  Click here for a list of the FAQs. 

AP Capstone
Starting with the class of 2028, NRHS will be an AP Capstone school. This program will be a great benefit to students who want to build strong research, critical thinking, and communication skills while gaining a competitive edge for college admissions.

Tutoring Available at NRHS
NHS students will be available for tutoring during the school day for students who need help.  Please click here to sign up for tutoring.

25-26 Yearbooks are on sale now!
Yearbooks are on sale now. Cash/Check to Ms. Roach (D105) or Mr. Dietrich (D106). Price from now until 12/20/2025 is $100. Price increases to $105 after December 20, 2025, until May 1, 2026. Books must be purchased on or before May 1, 2026. No exceptions. Click on the Order Form or purchases can also be made at www.yearbookforever.com with customization options. Questions? email jonathan.dietrich@northroyaltonsd.org

School Fees in PowerSchool
The fees for 2025-2026 have been updated in PowerSchool.  Parents can check their PowerSchool accounts for fees and pay via credit card on https://payschoolscentral.com/ or send cash or checks (payable to NRHS) to the main office at the high school.

Multiple Bell Schedules
North Royalton has a number of different bell schedules that we will run throughout the year based on our in-school activities/assemblies.  Please click here for the dates we will run a different schedule.  Students with Open Campus, please make special note of when the schedule will be different to ensure you are in school at the appropriate times.

CVCC Buses
We will provide shuttle buses to and from CVCC for students needing transportation.  Students riding the buses from the high school to CVCC will be picked up in the staff parking lot behind the high school and the buses will depart at 7:10 am each morning.  The shuttle will run from CVCC to NRHS mid-day to bring the AM students back and take the PM students to CVCC.  The shuttle will run at the end of the day to bring the PM students back to NRHS.

Please be advised that on the following days (when NRHS is not in session), the CVCC shuttle buses WILL transport students.  However, students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the high school.

Friday, October 24, 2025
Friday, March 27, 2026

Parking Permits
The Gold and Purple lots are SOLD OUT.  Juniors and Seniors in the Silver Lot have been added to the waitlist for the Purple Lot if spots become available. There is still availability in the Silver lot. Parking permit applications will be accepted throughout the school year until they are sold out.  Students with a valid driver’s license for the 2025-2026 school year can log in to their Class of 2026, Class of 2027, and Class of 2028 Google Classrooms to access the application.  This was posted starting on May 20, 2025.

Proof of a valid driver’s license and auto insurance can be uploaded on the application, shown in person, or copies sent to the NRHS main office.

Student Registration MUST be completed/updated in PowerSchool for the 2025-2026 school year and all fees, as of the end of the 2024-2025 school year, must be paid for students to pick up their parking permits. 

Course & Activity Fees
Fees have been posted in each student’s PowerSchool account through the 2024-2025 school year.  Fees for the 2025-2026 school year will be posted after the start of the year.  Parents can check their PowerSchool accounts for fees and pay via credit card on https://payschoolscentral.com/ or send cash or checks (payable to NRHS) to the main office at the high school.

Food Services
Click here for answers to your questions on online payments and applications for free and reduced meal benefits

Communication
As a District, we understand communication is critical for our students, staff, and families. We encourage everyone to visit our website, download the District APP, and read our publications. 

Learn More About our Support Organizations
PTA - Become a Member
Athletic Boosters - Become a Member
Band Boosters - Become a Member
Choir Boosters - Become a Member
North Royalton Educational Foundation
North Royalton Stadium Foundation

Access to PowerSchool
Parent Access Here
PowerSchool Parent Portal Quick Start Guide

Athletic Events
Interested in watching our athletes in action?  Click here for all events at all levels.

Flyer Central
Please remember to navigate to Flyer Central to see what is happening in our school community.  Please click here to view Flyer Central.

NRHS  Adds School SAFEid to Safety Protocols
NRHS has added the School SAFEid visitor management system to our safety protocols.  All parents, visitors, volunteers, vendors, and substitutes will be required to check in at one of our kiosks with a state identification card or driver's license.  This will allow us to continue to reduce risks and keep our NRHS family safe.

Community Career Connections
North Royalton City Schools is interested in making connections with our community members and sharing their career expertise with our students at all grade levels.  If you are interested in sharing your time and career expertise, please fill out the attached form and join our network of Community Career Connections.  Your information will be kept on file, and if we get a request that is a good fit with your career, we will contact you.  Thank you for making yourself available to our school district!

NoRoNation AccuWeather
Get up-to-the-minute local NRHS weather updates HERE.

Safer Ohio School Tip Line
988

988 offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Text, call, or chat 988.

NRHS Alma Mater