Lorain County JVS High School

AMHERST:
• Comet Spirit the Fall: Our fall athletics and activities are in full swing! Come out and cheer on your classmates at games, matches, and events. The energy in the stands has been incredible so far – let’s keep it going! Every time you show up, our Comet teams feel the support and thrive on it. Check out the full calendar for events at amherstcomets.com/events.
• Student Home Event Pass: Don’t miss a game! A Student Home Athletic Event Pass is available for $50 and gives you entry to all HOME regular-season athletic contests at both high school and junior high events. (Note: this does not include OHSAA or SWC tournament events.) If you haven’t picked one up yet, contact Mr. Wolf at casey_wolf@amherstk12.org for details and a passcode to purchase.
• Winter Sports Off Season/Coaching Contacts: Winter Sports are right around the corner. If you have interest in participating in a winter sport, please reach out to our winter coaches to see what information they have for you regarding any volunteer activities they have going on between now and the official start date or any information they may have regarding tryouts/first official practices. Reminder that you will need to have a valid physical on file before the first official day and that your Final Forms account will need to be up to date.

AVON:
• 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.
• Mighty Eagle Marching Band News: This weekend, the Mighty Eagle Marching Band will travel to The Ohio State University to compete in the 2025 Buckeye Invitational! The band continues to build on the success of their competition show, True North. Most recently, on September 27th they performed at Perkins, earning Superior ratings from all judges and taking 3rd place overall. However, the color guard received the Best Overall Auxiliary Award. As the band heads to “The Shoe” in Columbus, they’ll perform alongside more than 40 bands from across Ohio. Good Luck to our Mighty Eagles!
• Fall Concerts: Our first orchestra concert will take place on Wednesday, October 15th in the Performing Arts Center. The Show starts at 6:30pm. Coming listen to Sinfonia, Philharmonic, Camerata, Chamber and Symphony Orchestras! Our fall choir concert is on Thursday, October 16th in the Performing Arts Center. The performance starts at 7pm. Tenor Bass Choir, Treble Choir, and choir will be performing.
• SOUPer Bowl Food Drive – The Deadline to donate is October 17th at 3pm. Please help beat Avon Lake this year for our SOUPer Bowl drive. Scan the QR code on our website or click this link to donate: https://souper-bowl-october-2025.cheddarup.com
• Learning Labs Are Here: Learning labs are subject specific, drop-in style support for students. Learning lab is available to students before school and during 1st, 4th, and 7th periods. This is an opportunity for students to get extra help on topics or assignments outside of their regular instructional time. Students must bring questions, assignments, class materials, or notes which they would like extra support with to the learning lab.
 

AVON LAKE
• Food Drive: Avon Lake City Schools is collecting non-perishable food items for our local food pantry in a friendly competition against Avon Local Schools. ALCS brought home the title last year, and in order to defend it, we need all of our Shoremen and Shoregals to step up to the plate, pitch-in, and knock this year’s effort out of the park!! Peanut butter, cereal, canned meats and fruits, and paper products can all be delivered to drop off locations at each of our school buildings and throughout the community, culminating on Friday, October 17, 2025, with our football game against Avon. See the nearby flyer for more information, and let’s work together in friendly competition for this great cause!Souper Bowl Food Drive: Help score a touchdown for your local food pantry. This event is always a highlight of fall, but our pantry shelves are especially low right now. While monetary gifts are still vital, we also want to put a special emphasis on food donations this year. Every can and box truly make a difference. Donations of canned foods cn be dropped off in the Commons any time before noon on October 17th. Let’s keep the trophy here in AL!!
• Drama Club News: Avon Lake High School Drama Club Calendar Fundraiser. Avon Lake Drama Boosters is the supporting organization for the ALHS Drama Program. We use funds to supplement theater improvements, feed our cast and crew, and many other ways that help make our procuctions extra special! For this fundraiser, the students are seeking people to “sponsor

CLEARVIEW:
• Mandatory Senior Class Meeting: Attention Seniors! Please mark your calendars for the following dates: Mandatory Senior Class Meeting on Friday, February 6th at 7:45 am in the auditorium. Mandatory Senior Class Meeting on Marcy 27th at 7:45 am in the auditorium. We will be discussing important graduation information. Please arrive on time. If you do not attend these meetings, you will not be able to walk at graduation JVS seniors will have transportation back to JVS those mornings. Please see your counselors with any questions.
• Senior Class Fundraiser: Attention all students! The Senior Class will be selling donuts and apple cider for $1.00 each (cash only) after school near the student entrance this week. Please help to support our class!
• NHS Carwash: National Honor Society is hosting a car wash on Saturday, October 18th from 11am -2pm in the high school parking lot. Donations only. Come out and support your friends and get that car cleaned up.
• Anime Movie Night: Anime Club is back. We will be watching Jujutsu Kaisen O on Thursday, October 16th. This will last from about 3 to 5 o’clock. The Google Classroom Code is duxfft2. Please listen for updated announcements and how to sign up to attend movie night, get your permission slip and have a good time. Any questions, please see Mrs. Phillips.

COLUMBIA:
• Student Picture Retakes: Student picture Retakes will be Oct. 29th from 10:30-12:30pm.
• 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
• Community Service: Here are the details for community service hours. A service log is available in the CHS office, JVS students should see Mrs. Meadows in Student Services. Seniors are required to complete their hours by May 1st of their graduation year. The graduation requirement is 20 hours. Hours that were completed over the summer are eligible.
• Spring Musical Chicago Auditions: Please join us for our biggest show yet! We will be performing Chicago (Teen Addition) Vocal and Acting auditions will be on October 28th the dance call will be October 30th from 6:30-8pm. Sign up using the QR code on the flier around school or on website. We would love a big cast this year – put yourself out there, and try something new.
• College Visits: Check your email. Cleveland State University will be here Monday, October 27th, and Ashland University will be here Friday, November 7th.
• College Now: Jamie Vega Hamilton will be at the High School on Thursday, October 23rd. Stop in the guidance office if you would like to make an appointment to see her.
• Softball: Batting cages will be open every Sunday from 11:30-12:30
• Attention Winter Athletes: Final Forms Athletic platform is Open now All sections in Final Forms are due one week prior to your first practice, your current physical needs to be uploaded one week prior to first practice. Students will be denied participation in any practice or scrimmage if above is not completed. Outstanding fees must be paid.
• Employment Opportunity: Strongsville Recreation Center needs lifeguards. See the flier on our website for more information.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Fall Family Night at Red Wagon Farm is Oct. 21st. Go to the link on our Website to sign up.

ELYRIA
• Mobile Dental Clinic: The Mobile Dental Clinic will be at EHS on October 31st. Those wanting to participate can sign up now. Forms will be passed out this week in homeroom. The forms will also be available in the Team offices and Clinic. The Mobile Dental Clinic will exam, clean, and treat all students for FREE or at a low cost.
• Link Crew Open Gym: Attention Class of 2029 and Transfer Students! Link Crew is hosting an open gym on Tuesday, October 14th from 2:45-4pm in the dining hall and small gym. Join us for food, crafts, games, prizes and more! See you there!
• College Representatives: The Cleveland Institute of Art will be visiting next week. If you are interested in pursuing art career paths and education, please sign up in your grade level Google Classroom.• Senior Project: Attention Seniors. The Senior Project is now available. Please pick up a packet from Mrs. Anderle before October 24. Interested seniors MUST meet with Mrs. Anderle to discuss their interest before submitting an application.
• Link Crew Open Gym: Attention Class of 2029 and Transfer Students! Link Crew is hosting an open gym on Tuesday, October 14th from 2:45-4pm in the dining hall and small gym. Join us for food, crafts, games, prizes and more! See you there!
• Ohio Youth Alive: Salt and Light is Elyria’s Ohio Youth Alive Club with the mission of finding light in a dark place through God. We will be meeting in room 224 on Tuesday, October 14th right after school. We hope to see you there.
• President Club Members: Please make sure to sign up for the google classroom and remind app. This is how we communicate meeting dates and times with you. The first meeting for President’s Club will be Tuesday, October 14th, during 3rd period, in the Wellness Room. See you there!
• Craft Club: Formerly known as Knitting Club will be meeting on Wednesday, October 15th 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.
• FAFSA Night: Attention Seniors! FAFSA Nigh is on Tuesday, October 14th at 6pm in the PAC Lobby. This is an event to help you and your parents complete your FAFSA. An email was sent home to families with the registration information. See Mrs. Anderle with questions.
• Senior Poet: Attention Seniors. The Senior Poem guidelines are now available. This is an opportunity to write a poem that symbolizes your class. The selected poem will be featured in the yearbook and in the graduation announcements. See Mrs. Anderle by October 31st if interested.
• Career Expo Field Trip: There will be a field trip to the Lorain County Career Pathways Expo. Students will participate in hands-on activities designed to help students experience what careers in different fields are like. Engineering, medical, IT, many trades and STEM careers are highlighted. See Mrs. Anderle for a permission form.
• EHS Bowling Teams: Open Bowls will be on Sundays in the month of October, at 3pm. If you want to play you must have a physical form on file in the athletic office. If you have questions, see Coach Rainey in 134 or Coach Moran in the athletic office.
• Key Club Meeting: Interested in volunteering and helping your community? Come to Key Club’s next meeting on October 15th in 206W right after school. See Ms. Perfette if you have any questions!

FIRELANDS:
• Seniors & Juniors: On Wednesday, October 29th you will have the opportunity to visit Cleveland State University and John Carroll University with College Now. If you would like to attend, please fil out the form in Google Classroom! Space Is Limited!!!
• Falcon Pride Raffle:
• Spirit Game:
• Friendly Reminder: This is your friendly reminder that all book bags and cell phones should be inside your locker during school hours. In addition, hats are not permitted, and hoodies should remain down. Please help us ensure students’ safety and create a positive learning environment by minimizing disruptions. Thank you!
• Powderpuff Game: Signups for Powderpuff are now officially open. This year’s Powderpuff game will be held, Oct. 22nd @ 6pm with the freshmen playing against the sophmores, the Junior vs. Senior Game will follow. Shirts are $10 and are due to Mr. Hartsel by next Friday. Signups will end this Friday! Anybody interested in participating in the halftime show should also sign up.
• Choir Concert: The FHS Fall Choir Concert has been moved to Tuesday, October 21st @7pm in the Aux Gym.

KEYSTONE
• Drama Club: The Keystone High School Drama Club is putting on a performance of Sherlock Holmes and the Ice Palace Murders on December 5, 6, and 7th. Tickets are on presale for $15 each, and can be purchased online on Eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sherlock-holmes-and-the-ice-palace-murders-tickets-1767352180949?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp
• Yearbooks: We are down to our final box of 2025 yearbooks. If you are interested in a copy of the 24-25 yearbook, please bring $85 cash or check payable to Keystone High School to Mr. Hogue in room 108. Once this final box is emptied, all available copies will be gone.
• Color War: Registration is now open! Fill out the form posted to your class Google Classroom to register for the color war. As a reminder, this will take place this Friday, October 17th at 6pm at the soccer practice field. Entry is $5 and can be paid to Mrs. Creak via cash or check (checks payable to Keystone Local School District). The first 50 students to PAY will receive a free t-shirt! See Mrs. Creak or a Junior class officer for more information or if you have any questions! See you there!
• Mock Trial: Are you interested in joining Mock Trial for our upcoming season? There will be a short informational meeting after school on Thursday, October 16th in Mrs. Hartman’s room.