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Welcome to the Cuyahoga Falls City School District.

Cuyahoga Falls City School District

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Student Services Department

Department Overview

We strive to ensure all learners receive equitable access to every opportunity, so they can live their success. The Student Services Department encompasses enrollment and registration, wellness & success, and school health services for physical and mental health.

Our purpose is:
  • To register all students grades kindergarten through 12
  • To process all applications for open enrollment, both within and outside the district
  • To provide district guidance, behavioral, and mental health support for our students
  • Develop strategies/interventions to address barriers to student school attendance
  • To provide school nursing services

Mission

The mission of the Student Services Department is to provide comprehensive academic and social-emotional support designed to ensure all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy.

The Student Services Department is responsible for providing support services to students and their families. The following programs are part of student services:

Section 504

The Cuyahoga Falls City School District (“District”) is deeply committed to providing personalized, innovative educational opportunities for students of all ages. This commitment forms the basis for the District’s Mission Statement: Every student; Every day; Every opportunity! The District strives to provide programs and learning environments that will effectively meet the educational needs of its students and assist students with achieving educational goals that are significant, durable, and transferable. 

The Cuyahoga Falls City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), ancestry, national origin, English language proficiency, or social or economic background. All aspects of a student’s education and development under the control of the Board of Education, including but not limited to: tests, materials, athletics, activities, facilities, curriculum, textbooks and other educational materials and supplies are developed and implemented to achieve equal educational opportunity. Educational programs are designed to meet the varying needs of all students.

Contact

Kenneth Elder
Director of Student Services
330-926-3800 ext. 502048
[email protected]

Holly Merkle, MSSA, LISW-S
Coordinator of Wellness and Success
(330) 926-3800 ext. 502103

Christine Shaw
Student Data & Systems Coordinator
330-926-3800 ext. 502045
[email protected]

Heather Houck
Registrar
330-926-3800 ext. 502040
 
Mary Rosen
Administrative Assistant to the 
Director of Student Services
330-926-3800 ext. 502042

Heather Morgan
Student Services Secretary
330-926-3800 ext. 502096


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