Bay Village, Ohio
Congratulations to the 98 students from Bay High School recently inducted into the school’s National Honor Society (NHS) chapter. The Nov. 19 event marked the 85th annual induction ceremony at the school.
Bay High School Principal Jason Martin (at podium) announces new members of the school’s National Honor Society (NHS) chapter. Photo courtesy of the Bay Village City Schools.Bay Village City Schools
“The students here tonight truly represent the principles of character, scholarship, leadership and service,” said Kathryn Seal, moderator of the Bay High School chapter of the National Honor Society and teacher at Bay High School, in a press release. “It is my privilege to serve with them as their advisor.”
Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a high school student. It is the recognition of outstanding performance in both the classroom and the community. The students represent the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character, according to the press release.
“These students are leaders in our classrooms and in the community,” said Scot Prebles, superintendent, Bay Village City Schools, in a press release. “Bay High School is annually recognized as a top high school within Northeast Ohio and throughout the state, and these students’ achievements are the foundation of that success.”
BAY VILLAGE
Preschool information: Registration opens at 8 a.m. Dec. 2 for preschool at The Glenview Center for Child Care & Learning, 28727 Wolf Road, for the 2025-26 school year. Half-day classes are offered Monday through Thursday for children ages 3-5. Cost is $1,200.
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Holiday market: It’s time to mix and mingle while shopping for a purpose at the Village Project Holiday Market from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Village Project, 27378 W Oviatt Road.
The Village Project is a multi-generational service organization that supports the entire family with nourishing meals delivered weekly to those fighting cancer, according to the nonprofit’s website. For more information, go to ourvillageproject.com.
Tree Lighting: The community is invited to attend the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Bay Presbyterian Church, 25415 Lake Road. Onsite activities include a petting zoo, caroling, and the chance to decorate your own ornament to hang on the beautiful tree.
Shout-out: The Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, 28728 Wolf Road, has planted an Artemis I Moon Tree as part of a national STEM engagement and conservation education initiative with NASA.
The Center was selected as an Artemis I Moon Tree Steward by NASA after a competitive application process. The Artemis I Moon Tree, a sweetgum seedling, orbited the Moon on the agency’s Artemis I mission in 2022.
ROCKY RIVER
Grand reopening: A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 30 for the reopening of Edgewater Surf, 1328 Linda Street.
Join the celebration from 10 a.m. to noon for the surf shop now under new ownership and shop the in-store deals.
Bradstreet’s Landing update: Construction has commenced for the installation of the new restroom facilities at Bradstreet’s Landing, 22400 Lake Road. According to information posted by the city’ Service Department, the restrooms are expected to be completed and open to the public around the first of the year (weather permitting), and landscape completion in the spring. The restrooms will be connected to the sidewalks in the southwest portion of the park.
The restrooms will be open year-round and contain two gender-neutral, ADA compliant, restrooms and a water fountain with a bottle filler. The associated site work will incorporate storm water control measures, additional landscaping, benches, picnic tables, bike racks, and a bike maintenance station.
Master plan feedback: City officials are creating a Master Plan for Rocky River Park. The plan collects the views of residents and environmental data, and forms them into an actionable plan for the coming years, according to information posted on the city’s website.
The Master Plan will also provide support for grant applications, demonstrating that city officials have thought through options and incorporated community input. SmithGroup is providing consulting services for the project.
Residents can learn more about the park study and plan ideas by watching video posted on the city’s website, or go to vimeo.com/1032399524.
To provide input and feedback, contact Kathryn Kerber, director of planning and community development, at 440-895-2598, or via email [email protected].
Best schools: The Rocky River City School District recently announced that Rocky River Middle School and Kensington Intermediate School have been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Schools rankings. The rankings evaluate more than 79,000 public and elementary schools nationwide.
The methodology for the rankings focused on state assessments of students who were proficient or above proficient in mathematics and reading/language arts while accounting for student backgrounds, achievement in core subjects, and how well schools are educating their students. Student-teacher ratios are applied to break ties in the overall score, according to the press release.
National championship: Congratulations to Rocky River High School junior Nick Crull on his recent runner-up finish at the 2024 Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA) Cressy Singlehanded National Championship in St. Petersburg, Fla. Crull was one of just 12 qualifiers for nationals after winning the MISSA Cressy Midwest Regional in September.
Shout-out: Thank you to the Rocky River Cub Scouts for raking leaves for several senior citizens in the community.
WESTLAKE
Holiday play: The Westlake High School Demon Drama Club presents, “Miracle on 35th Street,” at the high school, 27830 Hilliard Blvd. The show is at 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7. Tickets can be purchased at the show.
Winter market: Shop dozens of vendors and support local businesses during the Palestinian American Heritage Society’s Annual Winter Market (Souq) from 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 13 at La Centre Conference and Banquet Center, 25777 Detroit Road. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
Gingerbread houses: Show off your holiday decorating skills and create a gingerbread house for display at the Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road. Drop off your gingerbread house at the Circulation Desk now through Dec. 1. For more information, go to westlakelibrary.org/event/12136713.
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