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Welcome to Medina City Schools
Home of the Battling Bees
The Medina City School District encompasses approximately 52 square miles which includes the City of Medina and Montville, Medina and a portion of Lafayette Townships. The district has seven elementary buildings, two middle schools, and one high school.
Utilizing a collaborative approach, we are able to provide outstanding academics and extracurricular activities to our students in an effort to ensure that our students receive a well-rounded education. We are a district which consists of community schools where all members play an important role in the development of our students.
Our ultimate goal is not just graduation but providing students with the necessary skills to be good citizens and successful adults as they navigate through life. It is important to instill good moral values and character that reflect the pride and expectations of our community.
Medina City Schools strives to meet the needs of "Every Student, Every Day."
Aaron Sable
Medina City Schools Superintendent
During the regular meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, July 16, the Board approved Mine Pazitka as the new Director of Pupil Services, effective August 1. She will replace Paul Kidd who resigned from the District in June to assume a new role with the Lakewood City School District. Mr. Kidd was a member of the administrative staff for approximately six years.
Mrs. Pazitka previously served in the role of Assistant Director of Pupil Services alongside Mr. Kidd. “I am excited to expand my role within the District as the Director of Pupil Services. The past year and a half in the District as the Assistant Director has provided me with many opportunities to collaborate with staff to strengthen special education practices across the District and develop relationships throughout the county to provide additional resources for students. As Director, I believe communication and collaboration with staff and families are key and I will continue to maintain this as a high priority,” said Pazitka.
Mrs. Pazitka attended Kent State University and received her degree in Psychology in August, 1999. She went on to continue her education at Kent receiving her Masters of Education with a focus in School Psychology in May, 2002. In addition, she holds an Educational Specialist Degree which she earned in August, 2004 and received her Administrative Licensure for Educators from Ashland University in May, 2017.
“Mrs. Pazitka has done an outstanding job during her past year and a half as the Assistant Director in our District. In her new role as Director of Pupil Services, she brings outside experience while having a strong knowledge of Medina City Schools. She has demonstrated her dedication to “Every Student, Every Day” and will be a strong leader as we continue to move forward,” said Superintendent Aaron Sable.
It is important to note that this change in personnel will be at no additional cost to the District.
During the regular meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, July 16, the Board approved Shannon Conley-Kurjian as Associate Principal at Claggett Middle School effective August 1, 2018. During the 2017-2018 school year, Mrs. Conley-Kurjian served as an administrative intern at Claggett. Previously, she was a history teacher at Medina High School and most recently, a K-5 Technology Integration Specialist. Mrs. Conley-Kurjian has been with Medina City Schools since 2003.
Mrs. Conley-Kurjian attended Bowling Green State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in 1998. She went on to continue her education at the University of Toledo where she received her Master of Education in Theory and Social Foundations of Education in 2004. In addition, she holds an Administrative License for grades four through twelve from Cleveland State University which she received in 2014.
“I am thrilled to join the Claggett team and look forward to continue to work with a positive and dynamic staff and join a stellar leadership team that moves Medina forward ,” stated Conley-Kurjian.
It is important to note that this change in personnel will be at no additional cost to the District.
The first day of school for student grades 1-12 is Monday, August 20, 2018.
The first day of school for kindergarten students with last names beginning with A-L is Tuesday, August 21. The first day of school for kindergarten students with the last names beginning with M-Z is Wednesday, August 22. All kindergarten students will attend school on Thursday, August 23.
School supply lists for the 2018-2019 school year are now available on the building websites either on the front page or under "Our School." Copies are also available at the Board of Education Office.
Mark your calendars: Meet the Teacher Night and important information regarding Medina High School orientation and open house. click on the image below to see schedule.
Helping Hands Preschool, located within Northrop Elementary, 950 Reagan Parkway, is currently accepting registration for peers for the afternoon session. This session runs from 12:50PM-3:20PM Monday through Thursday. This is a tuition based program and parents would be responsible for transportation to and from school. Parents who are interested in the program can complete this registration form and send it to: Northrop Elementary Helping Hands Preschool 950 Reagan Parkway Medina, OH 44256 Attn: Kathy Loop. For additional information, please visit Northrop Elementary's website at www.medinabees.org.
There will be a parent-athlete meeting for all boys interested in playing golf July 23 at 6:30PM at Medina High School Distance Learning Lab.
Boys Golf tryouts are scheduled for August 1-3
August 1st at Medina CC
August 2nd Turkeyfoot GC
August 3rd Rawiga
Times to be determined.
