Lorain County JVS High School

AVON:
• Fall Play: Are you a Soc or a Greaser? The fall play for 2025 is The Outsiders, based on the book by S.E. Hinton that most of you read in 8th grade. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 16th, and Wednesday, September 17th from 3pm-4:30pm in the auditorium. Copies of audition scenes will be available in the main office or room 222; pick up a copy, read it, and bring it to one of the two audition times. Contact Mr. Postle if you have any questions. See you after school on the 16th or 17th and break a leg.
• Basball: There will be a baseball meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the baseball team next spring on Thursday, September 18th in room 132 at 2:45pm. The meeting will go over off-season workouts. The meeting will last 10 minutes. If you miss the meeting, please contact Coach Scholla.
• Band Practice on Wednesday: If you park in the south lot on the ban practice field, please make sure you move your car by 3pm. This area of the parking lot needs to be cleared for band to practice.
• Be Kind To Our Neighbors: For students who use Hunter’s Trail to arrive and depart from school, please make sure you observe the speed limit. Do not block driveways and be aware that there is noise ordinance.

CLEARVIEW:
• Girls Basketball Open Gyms: For all Girls interested in playing basketball, there will be open gym in the Clearview High School Gym every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 – 4 pm. See Coach Dimacchia with any questions.
• Freshmen Class Officers: Attention Freshmen! We are looking for a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Officers must email Mr. Gulish and create posters to hang around the school. Elections will be held Friday, September 12th, through Monday, September 15th. Please see the announcement in Google Classroom for more information.
• Sophomore Class Advisors: Attention Sophomores! If you are interested in running for class advisors we need a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Potential Officers must email Mr. Walter and create a poster to hang around the school. Elections will be held on Friday, September 12th through Monday, September 15th. Please see the announcement in Google Classroom for more information.
• Track and Field: For student athletes interested in participating in Track & Field for the upcoming Spring season, there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday September 17th at 7:35 am in the auditorium.
• Spring Break in Costa Rica: Anyone who may still be interested in spending spring break in Costa Rica, please plan on attending a meeting on Tuesday, September 16th at 6pm. In room 109. See Mrs. Hutsenpiller if you have any questions.
• Fall Sports Pep Rally: There will be a Fall Sports Pep Rally TODAY. Students will be called down by grade to the gym.
• Senior Class Officers: Attention Seniors! Please email Mrs. Karr if you’re interested in becoming a Senior Class Officer! Positions need to be filled are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Also, please read the list of Senior Class Officer Expectations that was emailed and posted in the Seniors Google Classroom. If you are running, make sure to post flyers around the school this week! Voting will take place on Friday, September 12th.
• ACT Retesting: Attention Seniors. Anyone interested in taking the ACT this school year, be aware of the following testing dates and registrations deadlines. Register using the ACT website – www.act.org. October test session is Oct. 18th, registration is Sept. 12th. December test session is Dec 13th. Registration is Nov. 7th. Please stop by the school counseling office if you would like an ACT fee waiver. They have been ordered and will be coming soon. See Mrs. Keppler or Mrs. Kazel with any questions. Thank you!
• Homecoming Dance: The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 4th. From 7pm – 10pm in the Clearview High School Gym. Tickets will be $10 each (cash only) and ONLY SOLD AT THE DOOR! If you’d like to bring a guest who DOES NOT attend Clearview, please stop in the Main Office and pick up a guest form. Guest must be at least in the 9th grade and cannot be older than 18 years old. Guest forms are due back no later than Wednesday, October 1st.

COLUMBIA:
• Picture Day: Wednesday, September 17th is picture day. Online ordering is through cavanaughphoto.com/order. Presale link is open 3 weeks before picture day and 48 hours after. You can pay with cash or check order form.
• Power line repair update: Work on the power lines near the cafeteria lot will continue today (Thursday) morning. As a result, the cafeteria lot will not be accessible. All student parking will be redirected to the Stadium parking lot. Please plan accordingly to allow a few extra minutes when arriving to school. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility as this work is completed.
• Academic Fees: Unpaid fees are due Monday, September 15th. Unpaid fees will result in denial of students to participate in extracurricular activities.
• Student Council Offices: Students, please fill out the emailed form that was sent on 9/4/25 from Mile Toppel. Candidate submissions are due by Sept. 17th. Elections will be on September 24th.
• Homecoming 2025: Homecoming Crowning will be Friday Oct. 3rd at 6:30pm, Football game vs. Oberlin is Friday, October 3rd at 7pm. The dance will be Oct. 4th from 7pm-9pm in the CHS gymnasium, a dance form must be completed prior to purchasing tickets – printed forms are available in the main office.
• Winter Color Guard: The sign up for Winter Color Guard is in the HS Band and Choir room. No experience is necessary! Everyone is teachable! Opportunity for flag, rifle, and dance and all 7th -12th grade students are welcome. Deadline to sign up is October 28th. Note… Scheduling can be flexible if your involved in another in or out of school activity.
• Softball: Open cages every Sunday from 11:30-12:30 at CHS, starting September 7th.

ELYRIA
• Unified Sports Participates: Want to join Unified Sports? It is an inclusive program by Special Olympics that combines athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team for sports training and competition. The goal is to promote social inclusion, friendship, and understanding by bringing people together. Stop down in room 141/139 to sign up.
• Climate, Culture & Beliefs Committee: Did you know we have a committee focused on meeting the needs of students, providing a voice to everyone, and creating a safe and inclusive school climate that fosters a sense of belonging? If you are interested in speaking up for students, see Ms. Pokorny in Room 206 before September 19th.
• First French of French Club: Are you interested in French? French music? French food? French culture? Come check out French Club at EHS! You are invited to our first meeting on Friday, September 12, at 2:45 in Room 209. Frech Club is looking for new leaders also.
• Freshmen and Sophomore Information Night: Freshmen and Sophomore Information Night will be on Thursday, September 11th at 6:30 in the PAC. Freshmen, sophomores, and their parents and guardians are encouraged to attend to learn about post-secondary planning and graduation requirements.
• Anime Club: Anime Club meets every Wednesday after school from 2:45-4pm in room 101. Permission slips need to be turned in before you can attend. Please see Miss Garcia or Ms. Wolbert with any questions. We hope to see you there!
• Gymnastics Team: Attention girls interested in gymnastics: please stop into the athletic office to sign up by Friday, Sept. 12th. Information regarding the season will be shared at a later date.
• Homecoming Court Applications: If you are interested in running for homecoming court, you must complete the Homecoming Court Application form by Wednesday, September 17th. They can be found in your team office.
• Youth Fund: The Community Foundation of Lorain County Youth Fund is an advisory board established to amplify youth voices. It offers a supportive space for high school students to grow personally and professionally while developing leadership skills and leading local changes. They are seeking 2 Elyria High students to join their fund. See Mrs. Trump in room 204W with questions or if interested in joining.
• Students Spreading Awareness For Animals: If you want to help animals and spread awareness about how to care for them and foster their well-being, come to our meeting this Thursday at 2:45 in room 105.
• Lockers Attention Freshman: Friday Sept. 12th is he last day to claim your locker. If you forgot which locker is yours, ask your homeroom teacher. Please place a lock on your locker by the end of the day Friday, 9/12 or a backwards will be placed on it. See Ms. Williams in the main office if you need a lick for your locker.
• All Students: See Ms. Williams in the Main Office anytime throughout the year if you would like a locker and/or lock. You must have your lock ready when you request the locker so that we may take the backwards lock off and turn the locker over to you.
• College Representative Meetings: Malone University and Hiram College are visiting EHS the week of September 15th. If you are interested in learning more about these colleges, sign up in your grade level Google Classroom or see Mrs. Anderle.

• Start With Hello Spirit Week: We will have our first spirit week of the year starting Monday, September 15th to celebrate Sandy Hook’s Start with Hello Week. We will start with Meet and Greet Monday – introduce yourself to five new people.
• School Picture Day: Dress Your Best for Spirit Week and School Picture Day! Picture Day is Thursday, September 18th. All students in grades 9-12 will have their picture taken. You will go with your English class to have your picture taken. Seniors without an English class this semester will receive a pass.
• Yearbook Order Special: Until Sept. 29th, 25-26 EHS yearbooks are their lowest price – a $20 saving plus Jostens’s is offering free icons. Instructions on how to order online were passed out in English classes, posted on Class of Google Classrooms and emailed home to parents/guardians. Payment plans are available. Order before September 29th to take advantage of these savings.
• Prom Committee: Attention Seniors. There is still time to join the Prom Committee. We will be meeting after school in room 239 on Tuesday, September 16th to vote on a theme.
• Home Tickets: Homecoming is October 4th from 6-9 in the EHS Dining Hall. Homecoming tickets will be on sale from September 15th-October 1st. Ticket prices are one for $15 or two for $25. You can purchase them with cash during your lunch periods or before/after school in room 201. If you are paying with a card, you can scan the QR code in the cafeteria, access the tickets through the athletics website, or find the link on your class of Google Classrooms. Out of district guests must have a guest form approved before their ticket can be purchased. Guest forms can be found in your team office. Out of districts guests will not be permitted in without a valid ID. Tickets will not be sold after Oct. 1st.

FIRELANDS:
• Firelands Academic Challenge Team: Attention Students interested in joining the Firelands Academic Challenge Team. Our first meeting with be on Thursday, September 11th at 2:45 in room A214. If you are interested, but are unable to attend, please see Mrs. Miller in room A214.
• Spirit Points: Friday will be our first spirit point event. Every student who attends the Football game Friday night should check in with their class’s spirit officer to earn points for their grade. Students who are required to be there do not count as points.
• Attention 9th Graders: Last year’s yearbooks can be picked up in the Main Office. If you ordered one last year, please pick them up today during your lunch.
• Falcon Pride Raffle: We will have this week’s Falcon PRIDE Raffle Friday, Sept. 12th. This year we will be having Pride Cart Raffles weekly. Don’t forget to enter the raffle by going to the PBIS Rewards app using Clever and use your points to enter. Just click on the raffle tab on the app and enter to win. You will have until 12:30 on Friday to enter to win! There will be one winner drawn from each grade level! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Taylor.
• Important Dates: Picture Day is September 16th, October 3rd is Homecoming Football and & Friends of Firelands Tailgate, October 4th is the Homecoming Dance.
• Good Luck Mighty Falcons: Good luck tonight the Varsity Falcon Football team as they take on Brookside here at home. Game starts at 7. As always, students get in for free. Come earn those Spirit Points.

KEYSTONE
• Athletic Passes/Tickets: Adult Athletic Passes can be purchased in the athletic department for $125. These passes are good for all home events. Please contact Jeff Holzhauer (Jeffery.holzhauer@keystoneschools.org) with any questions. Football tickets prices for all varsity games in the Lorain County 8 have increased to $10 per ticket this season. Tickets remain at $8 for high school events and $5 for middle school events for all other sports.
• ROX: The Rox Leadership Team is selling Spirit Packs for our upcoming “Pink Out” game in October for $20. All those interested in ordering should fill out the google form and turn in the $20 to Miss Atkinson by September 26th.
• Softball: All female athletes interested in playing Softball this spring, there will be an afterschool meeting in Miss Saxton’s room, Room 215 on Wednesday, September 17th. Please see Miss Saxton if you have any questions or conflicts with this date.

WELLINGTON
• Homecoming: Homecoming week is 9/14 – 9/20 please check out the link on our website for all of the different events happening!
• Communication Test: Attention Parents and Guardians. We will be performing a Communication Test to all parents/guardians on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at approximately 4pm. This test will be sent via phone call, text and email. If you do not receive any of these communications, please contact your child’s building secretary to update their emergency contact information.