District News
FROM THE GROUND UP: Construction Trade students build two-story home

Modular homes move-in ready

Snow storm: A message from Superintendent Keith Kelly
Mayfield Schools CLOSED: Jan. 22, 2013 due to extreme cold
SCHOOLS CLOSED Tuesday, Oct 30
Mayfield City Schools closed due to inclement weather
IT'S OFFICIAL: WILDCATS HEAD TO THE PLAYOFFS
Court decision rules in Mayfield's favor to take to the field against St. Ed's tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Byers Field in Parma
Students say "thanks" to their teachers

Top 40 students share their stories, gratitude with their most influential teachers during the 2013 Excellence Reception

MHS presents HAIRSPRAY - tickets on sale now

Big Musical, Big Comedy, Big Hair!

Click here to see a promotional preview!

 

 

K-8 Parent Information Session
The second in a series of four K-8 Parent Information Sessions is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2012. This session will include in-depth information on Ohio's new Learning Standards in Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts, and how teacher professional learning communities (PLCs) are making the transition from the current standards.
A letter from Dr. Kelly about the Connecticut shooting and the safety procedures in place at Mayfield Schools
How to talk to your child about school violence
WINTER BREAK: Dec. 24 - Jan.6 / Classes resume Monday. Jan. 7th
Central Office will be closed Dec. 24-25 &  Dec. 31-Jan.1. Happy holidays...
Sing, Dance, Laugh at MHS Talent Show

15 acts. 50 students. Bruno Mars. Lady Gaga. Mean Girls. Waterless synchronized swimming...Tickets on sale now.

Standardized Testing Begins on November 12
IOWA  for grades 3 and 5, CogAT for grades 4 and 6
Senior adults invited to meet students, enjoy lunch & tour Mayfield High School
Free event for senior adults includes a special performance by the Jazz Band
Spring blooms for sale at Horticulture Center

Excel TECC Horticulture program sponsors its annual Spring flower sale May 10th through the end of the school year

MMS students, staff raise $5,400 for cancer research, donate hair for wigs

School turns pink to support teacher, fight vs. breast cancer

Girls on the Run strengthen their esteem, fitness

Group of Middle School girls voluntarily meet to talk about tween issues, train for 5K

Gates Mills student wins coveted prize: Superintendent for the Day
Lucky second-grader Arindam Bagga's name pulled for Grand Prize after reading 1,010 minutes in two weeks during the Rodeo Read-A-Thon
Gates Mills Elementary WILL RESUME CLASSES on Friday, Nov. 2
Generator will provide power for heat, electric and sewer so classes may resume
Mayors, Superintendent invite community to soiree
The Mayfield Alliance & Dollar Bank present "Conversations & Cocktails" on Jan. 31, 2013
Take me out to the library...

Center Elementary students kick-off their Read-A-Thon with a video tribute to books and baseball

Pep rally brings excitement to OAA testing

Students ready to take test...and looking forward to it

URGENT: After Prom Meeting April 3 at 7 p.m.

Please attend: Volunteers are needed for the 2013 After Prom

K-8 Parent Information Session

Standards-referenced Assessment and Reporting: Mayfield’s New Report Card Format K-8

Monday, April 15 at 6:30 pm

Board of Education Room, 1101 SOM Center Rd. Mayfield Hts.

SPRING OAA TESTING - GRADES 3, 4, 5
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
April 30 - Reading April 23 - Reading April 24 - Reading
May 2 - Math April 25 - Math April 30 - Math
    May 2 - Science

Grades 3, 4 and 5 will be taking Ohio Achievement Assessment tests. Read further to see what you can do to help your child do his/her best on these tests.

Lander Staff presents "Test Me Maybe"

http://youtu.be/sk8HgttB3hk

TRICK OR TREAT UPDATE
Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village and Highland Heights will host trick or treating on FRIDAY, NOV. 2 from 6-8 p.m
"Hollywood Nights" GET YOUR TICKETS NOW BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT!!!!

MCHI- PTG FUNDRAISER PARTY "HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS"

 

Saturday, March 2nd

Enjoy exciting raffles and prizes!

Cleveland Museum of Art brings ancient relics for students to explore

Philanthropic grant from MATERION gives students a once-in-a-lifetime lesson

K-8 Parent Information Session Cancelled

The K-8 Parent Information Session scheduled for February 20 is cancelled. The meeting was to have provided information about the new Ohio Achievement Assessments coming in 2014-15. To date, information about these assessments is incomplete. The meeting will be rescheduled in 2013-14.

Mail for Heroes: Lander Elementary students busy making cards for the troops
School joins one student's effort to make the holidays brighter for those serving our country
Best wishes to our Mayfield retirees
25 Mayfield teachers and staff celebrate their retirement
Class of 2012 achieves accolades
$7.5 million in scholarships offered to Mayfield's senior class
Thank You! Pajama Drive a 'good fit' for hurricane victims
926 pairs of PJs ready to go to hurricane victims thanks to Millridge/MCHI students, staff and community
Homecoming 2012
Parade, bonfire, alumni tailgate scheduled before the big game against Brush
'Eggcellent' Ideas
Middle School  science experiment proves learning is all that it is cracked up to be
MHS junior earns a Perfect Score on the ACT

Congratulations to junior Tom Milyo on earning a perfect score on the ACT college admission and placement exam.  Out of 1.66 million students who took the ACT in 2012 only 781 earned a composite score of 36.   Tom becomes the fifth Mayfield student to earn a perfect score in the last six years.  The others are Mark Levin 2008, Yongija "Jenny" Liu 2009, Corey Blackwell 2011, and Evan Kominisky 2012.  Kudos to Tom and to all of his teachers who helped make this happen.

The Washington Post Names Mayfield High School One of America's Most Challenging

The Washington Post identified Mayfield High School as one of the most challenging high schools in the country and the 27th most challenging in Ohio.  "There are 614 school districts and over 800 high schools in Ohio, so being 27th is quite an accomplishment," said Principal Tony Loewer

Click here or on the picture to the left to see the list of high schools in Ohio that made the Washington Post's list of most challenging high schools

Senior adult volunteers lend a needed hand in and around the classroom
Nearly 100 volunteers honored at luncheon program by MHS students
Ghosts, goblins & glorious weather turned out for the annual Fall Family Festival
Lots of fun, costumes and prizes at the annual festival presented by The Mayfield Alliance & Mayfield City Schools
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Class of 2026: Kindergarten registration set to begin

Registration to take place March 4-8th

Horticulture students plant the holiday spirit at annual open house
Holiday plants available for sale now through Dec. 21st

Mark your calendars: Academic Booster Reverse Raffle - February 14th
Academic Boosters is a K-12 booster organization that provides financial support and academic recognition for students and teachers across the district. Please show your support by attending their reverse raffle February 14 at LaVera Party Center. Tickets are only $35. Click the Academic Booster's logo to the left for more details.
"We have much success, but more work to do."

A letter to the community from Superintendent Keith Kelly

Student Art Show celebrates talent

More than 400 original pieces of student artwork will be on display at the atrium of Hillcrest Hospital now through May 16th

Once a Wildcat. Always a Wildcat. Joelle Magyar joins Mayfield team

MHS alum named Assistant Superintendent

Video highlights progress in and out of the Mayfield Middle School classroom
Fox 8 features MMS as a "Cool School" for academic achievement, community work & school spirit
MHS does it again! 3-day United Way fundraiser nets big donation for charity
Student-run campaign raises more than $6,000 to help others
Nationally recognized MHS named among the best in the U.S.

U.S. News & World Report and The Washington Post recognize Mayfield High School for academic achievement

College Board names Mayfield High School to National AP District Honor Roll
From 2010 to 2012, Mayfield has increased the number of students participating in AP from 142 to 232 while still enabling more than 70% of students to earn AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.

STUDENTS: Excel TECC OPPORTUNITIES happening NOW

Save the date:
Interview Day
Thursday February 14, 2013
@ Mayfield High School


 

School Day or Snow Day? How Mayfield decides.

Have you ever wondered how school districts across northeast Ohio determine when to close due to inclement weather?

NEW! Eighteen For Education Golf Outing at Stonewater Golf Club

Proceeds from the June 18th Mayfield Alliance Golf Outing support Mayfield Schools programs, events and grants to teachers

2012-13 Excellence Report
A look at where we are and where we are going...
4th Consecutive Year - Mayfield Earns Excellent with Distinction
MAYFIELD SCHOOLS  –  Mayfield City Schools again have earned the state’s top rating – “Excellent with Distinction,” according to preliminary reports from the Ohio Department of Education.

Mayfield officials were notified Oct. 11th with preliminary data reporting for the fourth year in a row, the Mayfield City School District has been named an “Excellent with Distinction” school system and among the best school districts in Ohio.
The High School Open House has been rescheduled for Nov. 8th
                                     
The High School Open House has been rescheduled for Thursday November 8 at 7:00.  Open House is a great opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn about the courses they are taking.  In addition, it will be a great opportunity to tour the areas of the building that have been renovated.   Parent conferences will be just a few weeks later on Tuesday, November 20.
"Auditor of State Award with Distinction" earned by Treasurer Scott Snyder
Recently completed financial audit of Mayfield City Schools earns top honor from the state.
THIS JUST IN: Your Mayfield Schools newsletter

Read the latest news about Mayfield Schools, including a message from Superintendent Dr. Keith Kelly about school safety,the projected impact of the state budget, and the 2013 Student Art Show

Oh, What a Night! Watch the Wildcat Park Dedication video
September 8th was a historic day for the  Mayfield community and our school district, marking  the opening of Wildcat Park and Stadium. A crowd of nearly 3,500  turned out to take in the festivities. The Girl's Varsity Soccer team defeated Eastlake North 5-1, the Boy's Varsity Soccer team battled to a 1-1 tie with Lake Catholic, and the Wildcat Football team downed Olmsted Falls 35-10.
Student of the Month / Mayfield Board of Education

Students earn honor for attitude, leadership, integrity

Welcome Back, Mayfield
Watch the video. 2012 We are Mayfield.



Study of Rube Goldberg machines challenges students' cranium, creativity

Physics students build complex machines using toys & tools

An update letter from Dr. Kelly regarding school safety

School officials and safety forces continue to meet and evaluate

Students serve kindness to hospice patients

MHS Key Club members share time, smiles with those in need

THE LOFT: Student videos about life at Mayfield

Watch the "first-ever third episode" of The LOFT, featuring the spring sports preview for track, tennis and baseball, artist showcase, chess club and Academic Challenge.

Millridge/MCHI students CAN make a difference

Students quickly collect cans for Harvest for Hunger

Science Showcase... "simply amazing"

Community celebrates science education at third Annual District-wide Science Showcase.

The SAT scores for the class of 2012 are the highest in MHS history.
The class of 2012 broke several highs on the SAT exam.  The Composite, Critical Reading, and Writing scores all surpassed previous highs.  The traditional Composite (Critical Reading & Math) of 1125 bested the 1998 total of 1117.   The Critical Reading Score of 560 shattered the previous high of 538 set in 2003 and 2010.  The Writing score 535 surpassed the high of 522 set in 2007 and 2010 (Note: the writing score has only been reported since 2006). 
2012-13 Calendar
Classes resume August 21st.
Summer Camps & Recreation

Volleyball, fly fishing & Sports n More Camp are just the beginning of rec events being offered

2013-14 Quick Calendar

Start planning your 13-14 school year

Caring Actively Together: Initiative promotes positive behavior, kindness

Academic Boosters roll out CAT band program

Prairie & Pathways dedicated to Dr. Price
Outdoor education a lasting legacy of retiring Superintendent
Citizens of the Year better our schools, community
Ken Myles and Anthony Valentino named the 2012 Citizens of the Year
Seniors model prom trends at After Prom Fashion Show

Mayfield Prom and After Prom set for May 18th

Deadline for Kindergarten early entrance is April 15th

Students preparing to enter kindergarten in the Mayfield City Schools are required to be five years old by the August 31st

Alumni Hall of Fame / VIP Celebration joins community
Steve Troeger, Class of 1967, Scott Finerman, Class of 1978, Michael Sloe, Class of 1980 & Kathleen Atlagovich, Class of 1985 inducted into the 2012 Alumni Hall of Fame.
It's a busy school year ahead...
View the 2012-13 Activities Calendar, "We Are Mayfield."
Buses rollin': 2012-13 bus schedule

Did you know? Mayfield City Schools buses' on average travel 2,414 miles a day.