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.
• Marching Band: This past weekend, on Saturday, September 13th. The Avon Mighty Eagle Marching Band performed performed at their first local OMEA Marching Band Competition held at Cloverleaf High School. 12 schools from all around Ohio competed at the event. The Might Eagle Marching Band received 1st place in Class AA, Grand Champion, and a Superior Rating, qualifying them for OMEA State Finals.
• Basball: There will be a baseball meeting for anyone interested in trying out for the baseball team next spring on Wednesday, September 17th 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.
• Run for Homecoming Court 2025: Homecoming season is upon us, and it is time to start considering running for Homecoming Court. Check your Graduating Class Google Classroom for information about Homecoming Court and to access the Google Form application. Deadline to Apply is Monday, September 22nd at 3pm.
• Homecoming Dance Tickets on Sale Now! Buy your Homecoming tickets! The Homecoming dance will be held on Saturday, October 4th from 7pm-10pm and tickets are on sale now. The theme is Cosmic Glow. Tickets will be sold until Friday, October 3rd at 3pm. If you would like to bring a guest, forms are available in the main office and students services. To purchase tickets visit: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/41100 or scan the QR code.
• Boys Volleyball: Anyone interested in playing boys volleyball this spring should join the Google Classroom with the following code: ope5eh2. If you have questions, see Mr. Lee in Room 170.
• AP Scholars: Are you interested in Comparative Government, Environmental Science, or Human Geography? Have you wondered if there is a way for you to earn credit for these classes? Now, there is! With AP Scholars, you can independently study for these courses in preparation for the AP test in May, with help from other students enrolled in these courses. Utilize a collection of study resources, from notes to videos, to practice tests. In addition, in-person review sessions will be held for each until to make sure you fully comprehend the content. If you are interested, please attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, September 24th after school in room 245. Please reach out to William Blayney (blayneywilliam@avoneagles.org with any questions.
• 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:
• ASVAB: If you are interested in taking the ASVAB exam, please sign up in the counseling office. If you have any questions, let your school counselor know. Please note, this is only for 10th-12th graders.
• Senior Class Officers: Attention Seniors! The results are in. Here are your Senior Class Officers for the 2025-2026 school year. President – Shyesha Milton, Vice-President – Zoe Rivera, Treasurer – Letecia Roman, Secretary – Jada Mitchell.
• Student Council: Attention all Students! Student Council will be hosting the second meeting of the year on Thursday, September 18th in room 114 with Mr. Walter and Mr. Gulish. We will be having officer elections and deciding themes for spirit week. The meeting should last 30 minutes.
• NHS Meeting: NHS will be meeting Tuesday, September 23rd at 2:40pm in room 109. All current member should plan on attending.

College Visits: Akron University will be here on Wednesday, September 24th during 2nd period in the Media Center. If you would like information on this college, please stop in and see the Representative. Malone University will be here on Thursday, September 25th during 2nd period in the Media Center. If you would like information on this college, please stop in and see the Representative.
• Youth 4 Youth: If you are interested in being a part of the Youth for Youth club, please plan on attending our first meeting Wednesday, September 17th at 2:45 in room 208 with Mrs. Kazel. Everyone is welcome! See your email for more details.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Soccer: Last night the Clippers hosted Rhodes and came away with our first shutout of the season! Chris Rivera did a great job stepping in at the last minute and stopped every shot that came his way. On the offensive side, it was a great team effort as 5 different players scored our 6 goals (Nathan Christensen – 2, Gabe Barker, Noah Hustson, Mikey Miller, and Montez Sanchez-Miller) while 4 players assisted on the goals ((Mikey – 2, Nathan, Noah & Jacob Galvan). We look to build off of this win as we travel to Keyston tomorrow night.

COLUMBIA:
• Picture Day: Tomorrow, 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.
• 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. Questions? Ask any current color guard member or Coach Ty at tcoleman@clsdraiders.org

ELYRIA
• 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.
• 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!
• 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.
• 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.• College Affordability Night: Attention Seniors. College Affordability Night is Thursday, September 18th at 6:30pm in the PAC. Information about the different types of financial aid and how to apply for them will be shared. Students planning to go to college after high school should plan to attend.
• Craft Club: Formerly known as Knitting Club will be meeting on Wednesday, September 17th in room 224 immediately after school. Students who are interested in knitting, crocheting, and any arts and crafts this club is for you. See Mrs. Meredith with questions.
• STRIVE: Attention STRIVE members. Our first STRIVE meeting is Thursday, September 18th starting promptly at 7:50 AM in the PAC Lobby. See Mrs. Kirsch if you have any questions. See you there!
• 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.
• 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 to go in without a valid ID. Tickets will not be sold after Oct. 1st.
• Junior Class Officer Elections: Any Junior interested in running for Junior Class Officer Position, see Mrs. Burkey in room 207 and pick up an application. We need a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Applications are due Thursday September 18th by 3pm
• Science Club: Please come out, eat dinner, and support the EHS Science Club at the West River Chipotle TODAY from 4-8pm. Your support is greatly appreciated.
• Marvel Club: We meet today after school in room 302W! We are Watching Iron Man and today we begin creating our own superheroes! We hope to see you there!
• NHS Eligible Candidates Meeting: If you received notification that you may be eligible for NHS induction this year and have verified that you have fulfilled the service/activities requirement, please plan on attending the meeting on September 17, 2025, in the dining hall at 2:45 pm. Please bring a writing utensil.

FIRELANDS:
• 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.
• Constitution Day: Good Morning Firelands High School! Today we’re recognizing Constitution Day, the anniversary of when the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787. This foundational document is important because it sets up the rights and freedoms we enjoy every single day such as the freedom of speech, the right to vote, and the chance to help shape our government. Constitution Day is a reminder that your voice matters, and one day soon, you’ll be the ones leading and making decisions in out democracy. So, take pride in the freedoms you have and think about how you can use them to make a positive impact. Happy Constitution Day!
• Falcon Pride Raffle: We will have our second Falcon PRIDE Raffle Friday (9/19)! 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!
• Firelands Choral Color Run: The 3rd Annual Firelands Choral Color Run will be held, September 28th at 3pm at FES. It is $30 to participate, which includes a commemorative t-shirt. Registration has begun online @ FirelandsChoralColorTun.Com. Sign up now to show your support for our FHS Choir.
• Cleveland Institute of Art: A representative from the Cleveland Institute of Art will be here Tuesday at 1pm in XLA 101. If you are interested in meeting with the representative, please sign up in School Links or let Mrs. Rector in student services know.
• Important Dates: Picture Day is September 16th, October 3rd is Homecoming Football and & Friends of Firelands Tailgate, October 4th is the Homecoming Dance.
• Spirit Game: This Wednesday at 7pm we will have our spirit game for Girl’s soccer, as they take on Columbia, at the South Amherst Soccer Field.

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.• Freshman Girls: If you are interested in being a part of the Class of 2029 Chapter of Girltalk please submit your application by Wednesday, October 1st. Those chosen will be notified via email of their acceptance shortly after. We look forward to another great year of girls supporting girls!
• 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.
• Sophmores: Interested in applying to be KHS’s representatives for the summer Hugh O’Brien Youth Conference? There will be an information session during Connections on Wednesday, Oct. 1st in the cafeteria. If you are interested in learning more, reach out to your counselor or fill out the Connections Workshop Google form.
• Seniors: the MANDATORY Senior Class Panoramic Photo will take place Friday, October 3rd. All seniors will report at 7:30 for the photo and wear either their class shirts or a purple Keystone shirt. Keep an eye out for the Senior Pano Photo order forms.
• FCCLA: There is a FCCLA meeting after school in Ms. Heff’s room.
• Attention Students: Do you want to join fishing club, or fitness club, or how about a new Lego Club here at KHS? Complete the Google Form survey about Student Clubs in your email.
• Homecoming: The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 27th from 7pm – 10pm. Tickets will be on sale in the study hall room (124) and during lunches for $15. KHS students are permitted to purchase tickets at the door for $20. If you are bringing a guest from another school, you need to get a form from the main office. The guest form needs to be completed prior to purchasing a guest ticket. The last day for pre-sale tickets and to purchase a guest ticket is Thursday, September 25th.
• BBQ Club: BBQ club chili cook off sign ups close this Friday. Make sure your team gets signed up! See Ms. Heff if you have any questions.
• Attention Seniors: Jostens will be here on Thursday in the Athletic Lobby to take orders for Cap & Gown and Class Rings! If you are not ordering online and need a packet – stop by the office to pick one up!

WELLINGTON
• Homecoming: Homecoming week is 9/14 – 9/20 please check out the link on our website for all of the different events happening!