Adham Schirg

Calling all 8th graders and families! Join us for Rocky River High School's Showcase & Open House on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Tour the school, explore academics, athletics and extracurriculars, and discover what makes RRHS special. We can't wait to welcome our future Pirates!

Rocky River Middle School teacher Ben Purdy was featured on the Public Education Matters podcast! Hear how his creative approach to social studies, including TUFPOH Day, is bringing history to life and inspiring students. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=Q5CDbX8q…

An early morning of music and Pirate Pride at RRHS Stadium! The River and Bay marching bands joined FOX 8 for live performances this morning ahead of tonight’s War on the Shore rivalry game! Thanks to FOX 8 for the coverage as we get ready for River vs. Bay tonight!

Happy National Principals Month! We’re proud to celebrate the dedicated leaders who support our students, staff and families each day across Rocky River City Schools. Thank you for all you do!

Another great week across Rocky River City Schools! Here’s a look at some of the highlights from around our schools this week.

At Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting, the Rocky River Board of Education proudly recognized Joanne Ritschel as our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year and Amber Easler as our 2026-2027 Employee of the Year! Congratulations to Joanne and Amber on these well-deserved honors.

Congratulations to Lillian Crull and Allison Huff, who made Rocky River tennis history! Lily and Allie won the Sectional doubles championship with an impressive 6-1, 6-1 victory, becoming Rocky River’s first Sectional Tennis Champions since Sarah Brown in 1991.

Different messages call for different methods. Whether it’s an email, text message, phone call, website update, or social media post, we choose the communication method based on the information being shared and how quickly families need to receive it.

Today we celebrate the dedicated custodians who help keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is seen and appreciated every day. Thank you for all you do to care for our schools and our students!

Join the Rocky River PTA Council for the Homecoming Tailgate beginning at 4:30 PM outside RRHS Stadium. Enjoy food trucks, raffles, a DJ, kids activities and more before the parade and game! Food truck tickets: rockyriver.wufoo.com/forms/p… Raffles: go.rallyup.com/pirates2026

We remember the lives lost, honor the courage and sacrifice of first responders and everyday Americans, and reflect on the strength and unity shown in the days that followed. Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember and honor their legacy.