Each time I step into the Board of Education building at the corner of Olde Route 8 and Route 82, I’m greeted by a photo from 1926. The building in the photo is the very one I’m standing in—still standing nearly 100 years later—serving a different purpose today, but with the same commitment to the children of this community. In front of the building, rows of students pose, unaware they’re becoming part of the story we’re still writing.
As a former history teacher, I can’t help but reflect on the meaning behind that image. It reminds me that education in Nordonia Hills has always been about more than classrooms and curriculum. It’s about the values a community holds for its future, and how it chooses to care for the next generation.
The Nordonia Hills City School District was formed in 1960 when Macedonia, Northfield Center, Northfield Village, Sagamore Hills, and portions of Boston Heights came together as one district. That same year, the community passed a levy to support the newly consolidated district and invest in its students. It was a pivotal moment—one that showed what was possible when a group of communities shared a vision for their children.
Now, in 2025, the community is once again being asked to make an important decision with Issue 10. As superintendent, I cannot take a position on this issue, and the district does not advocate for or against it. That decision belongs entirely to the voters. What I can do is encourage our residents to learn more.
Issue 10 is an operating levy that would provide funding for the daily operations of the district. This includes everything from staffing and transportation to classroom materials and building maintenance. More information is available at nordoniaschools.org or by contacting our Treasurer, Mr. Kyle Kiffer.
Every generation in this community has faced a moment like this—a moment to reflect on its priorities and determine what kind of investment to make in its schools. When I look at that 1924 photo, I can’t help but wonder what future generations will think when they look back on us. What story will they tell about how we supported our children?
Thank you for being part of that story—past, present, and future.
— Casey G. Wright
Superintendent, Nordonia Hills City Schools
Phone: (330) 467-0580
