January 4, 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
CCP Information Night
Midterm Exams
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
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. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 9, 2026. 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.
Congratulations to our Boys Basketball Team
The NRHS Boys Basketball team was crowned champions of the Sunken Key Bracket in Tampa, Florida, over winter break. Congratulations to senior Antonio Escano, who was also named MVP! Click here for more information.
Congratulations to our Wrestlers
Anna Tsirambidis was the champion at the Austintown Fitch Tournament and the Lutheran West Tournament.
Tyler Rowles earned is 100th career win on December 19, 2025. Tyler also placed 6th at the Brecksville Holiday Tournament and was crowned champion at the Hudson Holiday Tournament.
The boys' team was the team champions at the Hudson Holiday Tournament.
Mock Trial Invites You to Watch
Watch as NRHS students present the case in a mock courtroom live on stage on January 7th in the PAC at 3:00 pm. Can your family tree put you behind bars? A decades-old murder case reopened after police used a genealogy website to find a DNA match. Now, the court must answer the question: Did law enforcement violate the Fourth Amendment when they accessed genetic data without a warrant? Click here for more information about the event.
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.
NEWS TO KNOW
Happy New Year
Winter break will run from December 20, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Classes will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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.
CCP Information Night
There will be a CCP information night on January 8, 2026, for parents and students. We will review important state guidelines and next steps for students interested in CCP courses for the 2026-2027 school year. Click here for more information.
Local Scholarship Deadlines January 9, 2026
Students applying for local scholarships should click here for more information on application requirements and deadlines.
Semester Exams
Students will take midterm exams on January 13, 14, & 15, 2026. On these days, the bell schedule and transportation schedule will be altered dramatically. Specific transportation information will be sent out in a separate email closer to exams. Students are expected to be in attendance during periods when they have class. All classes have an exam or final project that requires students to be in attendance. Click here to see the exam schedule.
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.
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.
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.
