The Theatre Department Returns to Live Theatre with Clue: On Stage
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The Cuyahoga Falls Theatre Department and the director, Renee Mihalyov, were thrilled to return to live theatre this year with the fall play, Clue: On Stage.
This popular show presented many challenges, but were no match for this cast and crew! The show began with auditions in the beginning of September and rehearsed three to four times a week until it opened in November. Clue was performed in the CFHS Little Theatre and played to sold out crowds for three of its four performances.
One of the challenges of a well known show is living up to the audience expectations of its iconic characters. Sophomore Matthew Allport played the famous butler, Wadswoth, and received glowing reviews, as did other audience favorites; senior Riley Beck as Miss Scarlet, senior Paul Means as Professor Plum, junior Maxwell Heldreth as Mr. Green, and sophomores Abbey McCoy as Mrs. White, Kaitlyn Dack as Mrs. Peacock, and Alex Shina as Colonel Mustard.
With over 100 sound and lighting cues and an extensive set, this show was as dependent on our behind the scenes crew as those under the stage lights. In total there were 16 students on the stage, two more that served as stage managers, and over 35 students who were involved in the backstage work with our CFHS technical director, Mr. Lukas Frey. The success of the show truly was a team effort!
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Russell Chaboudy, CFHS Graduate, Named Interim Superintendent |
The Cuyahoga Falls City Schools Board of Education recently approved the hiring of Russell Chaboudy as the interim superintendent of our district. Chaboudy joins the district with an extensive education background and more than 39 years of experience.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join, again, the Black Tiger Family,” said Chaboudy. “As a Cuyahoga Falls High School alumnus, I look forward to providing leadership to this community through the remainder of this school year.”
Beginning his career as a teacher and coach in the Woodridge Local School District, Chaboudy went on to serve in seven different local districts, including Norton City Schools and Cuyahoga Falls City Schools. He then pursued a path in administration serving as the elementary, intermediate and middle school principal in the Green Local Schools District. In 2005, he became the assistant superintendent of Barberton City Schools before becoming superintendent of Coventry Local Schools in 2007. Chaboudy retired from his post in December 2017 after a successful tenure.
Chaboudy will serve as interim superintendent from Jan. 1, 2022, to July 31, 2022.
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In the coming weeks, many of us will be gathering with family and friends. We know that for those who are struggling with mental health, these interactions may be difficult.
Please know that you are not alone. If you or someone you care about needs someone to talk to, do not hesitate to reach out to any of the organizations listed on our community resources page.
In addition to mental health resources, Cuyahoga Falls also has several resources for those dealing with food insecurity this winter. This includes an upcoming drive-thru distribution at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank on Dec. 21 from 1-3 p.m. More information can be found on their website.
The winter season presents many opportunities to make new memories and connect with loved ones. However, this time of year can also pose challenges and increase feelings of stress and isolation. Remember that it’s okay to ask for help.
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FIVE-YEAR FORECAST SERIES:
Understanding Fair School Funding
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Beginning in Fiscal Year 2022, Ohio adopted the Fair School Funding Plan, which provides stability to school district budgets, while also allowing for greater local control by bringing more state dollars to local communities. The goal of the Fair School Funding Plan is to base state school funding on what students actually need to succeed. This new plan includes many significant changes to the way foundation revenues are calculated for school districts and weighs a district’s expenses as a means of determining the base per-pupil funding amount.
An Overview of the Changes
The key factors that influence state basic aid in the Fair School Funding Plan are student population and demographics; property valuation; the personal income of district residents; and historical funding CAPS and guarantees from prior funding formulas.
State foundation basic aid will be calculated on a base cost methodology paid to the district where a student is enrolled to be educated. Beginning in FY 2022, there will be no separate open enrollment revenue payments to school districts.
Additionally, the previously deducted expenses from a districts’ state foundation funding for open enrollment, community schools, STEM schools and scholarship recipients will no longer occur, as the state will make direct payments to the district where the student is enrolled.
House Bill (HB) 110, or the state budget bill that includes the Fair School Funding Plan, features formula transition aid, which is one of three guarantees in both temporary and permanent law to ensure that no district will get fewer funds in FY 2022 than they received in FY 2021.
The guaranteed level of funding for FY 2021 is a calculated funding guarantee level based on full state funding cuts that were restored from May 2020. These are combined with the net of transfers and deductions, along with student wellness and success funds, enrollment growth supplement funds that were paid in 2021, and special education preschool and transportation funds.
For more information on Fair School Funding, and Cuyahoga Falls City School District financials, please review the Five-Year Forecast presented at the November Board of Education meeting.
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Do you enjoy working with children? Are you looking for part-time and flexible work? Join the Black Tiger Family and become a substitute!
Rachel Wixey & Associates is our substitute management provider. For questions regarding open positions, please contact their office at
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In December, we partnered with Akron Children’s Hospital to provide a voluntary vaccination clinic for all students ages 5 to 17. The second clinic will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 3-7 p.m., to administer the second dose.
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No matter the age of your child, keeping them engaged in school is an important strategy in keeping their attendance on track! Here are some helpful tips:
- See if he/she is engaged in class and safe from bullies or other threats
- Make sure your child isn't missing class time because of behavioral challenges or discipline policies
- Encourage your child to get involved in an after-school activity or club that they enjoy
- If he/she is struggling with school anxiety, reach out to your student's school counselor for support and help
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Cuyahoga Falls City Schools is partnering with the Ben Curtis Family Foundation to deliver Birdie Bags to students once a month during the 2021-2022 school year.
Ben Curtis, 2003 British Open Champion, and his wife started the Ben Curtis Foundation in 2013 with a mission to help alleviate childhood hunger. By deciding to contribute to a solution where children would be (in school), they partnered with a local elementary school to develop the Birdie Bag Program. With non-perishable food items and toiletries, the Birdie Bag Program helps combat the children and families suffering from food insecurities. To date, the foundation has sent home over 60,000 Birdie Bags.
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