Lorain County JVS High School

AMHERST:
• 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.
• SERVE Program at Steele: We’re excited to share about our new senior-only program: SERVE – Students Engaged in Responsible Volunteering and Education. This community service-learning program provides our seniors with a unique and meaningful educational experience while giving back to local social service agencies. Through SERVE, students earn both an English credit and an elective credit, while also achieving the Community Service Graduation Seal and completing a pre-apprenticeship program by graduation. Every Tuesday and Thursday, students volunteer across the community at places like the Amherst Historical Society, ReStore, Main Street Amherst, Nord, Powers, Good Knights of Lorain County, Friendship APL, Murray Ridge, and Oberlin Community Services. At Nord and Powers, they tutor, work one-on-one with students, and assist teachers in the classroom. In addition, students bring their service experiences back into the classroom for weekly discussions, team building, and curriculum connections that tie directly to what they’re learning and seeing in these nonprofit settings. This program truly combines education with impact — preparing our Comets for life beyond graduation while supporting the community we love!
• Amherst Second Harvest Food Box: Please see the form on our website to reserve an Amherst Second Harvest Food Box for November 2025. Please complete one form only per family. Food will be available for pick up at Steele High School on Thursday, November 20th from 12pm -1pm. In order to ensure enough food is ordered, please RSVP by Sunday, November 16th! If you reserve a food box, please make arrangements for pic-up as food will be ordered based on RSVP numbers. If you have questions or need assistance to complete this form, please contact Jill Maiorca, School Social Worker at jull_maiorca@amherstk12.org or leave a message at 440-988-1645.
• Italy 2027: Marion L. Steele High School is excited to announce an International Educational & Cultural Trip to Italy! Students will visit Rome, Florence, Venice and Assisi from March 25th - April 2nd, 2027. Join us for an informational meeting on November 13th at 6pm in the Steele CLC to learn more about this unforgettable experience. Spots are limited to the first 31students – don’t miss out! Any questions, contact Mr. Cesear at brian_cesaear@amherstk12.org or stop by Room 203!

AVON:
• Winterguard Auditions: Winterguard is holding auditions for both the JV and Varsity teams. If you are in 9th or 10th grade and would like to get into Colorguard, the JV Winterguard is the perfect opportunity for you! Visit this link https://www.avonbob.com/band/winterguard and scroll down to click "More Information" or stop by the band room or room 148 for an information sheet! JV auditions are November 17th and 19th Varsity auditions are November 11th and 18th
• Fall Play – The Outsiders: Most of you read the book in eighth grade. Now Avon High School's Drama Club brings all your favorite characters--Ponyboy, Cherry, Dallas, Two-Bit, Darry, Sodapop, and Bob the Soc--to life onstage in our fall play production of The Outsiders. Join us for the 1960s Greaser versus Soc drama November 21st and 22nd at 7:00pm and November 23rd at 2:00pm in the high school PAC. Pre-sale tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Scan the QR codes on posters around the building or click here for tickets: AHS-Outsiders.

AVON LAKE
• 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 productions extra special! For this fundraiser, the students are seeking people to “sponsor.

CLEARVIEW:
• Early Action Deadlines: Attention seniors! Upcoming Deadlines! If you are applying to a college or university, EARLY ATION, make sure to apply by the following deadlines: November 1, November 15, December 1. It is your responsibility to check each school’s website to see what their deadlines are! Please see your school counselors or College Now advisor with any questions!
• Thanksgiving Food Drive: Attention Students! The fall food drive is going on through Friday, November 21st. Please bring in any nonperishable (canned) food items or cash donations to your teachers. Each donation will earn you a raffle ticket to win some fabulous prizes.
• Freshmen Class Meeting: Attention Freshmen… There will be a 30-minute class meeting after school on Thursday, November 13th in room 116 with Mr. Gulish. We will be discussing class shirts and ways to help the food drive.
• Youth 4 Youth: Youth for Youth will meet after school in room 208 on Monday, November 10th. New members are still welcome!
• Wrestling: Anyone interested in Wrestling this winter, the 1st official practice is Friday, November 14th from 3-5pm in the CHS Wrestling room. If you are unable to attend or would like more information, see Coach Steadman.

COLUMBIA:
• College Visits: Check your email. Ashland University will be here Friday, November 7th.
• 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.
• Senor Portrait Mini Sessions: An email was sent to all Seniors and parents on Oct. 30th. Senior Portrait Mini Sessions will be on Wednesday, November 12th from 7:30-10:30am in the HS gym.
• Volunteers Wanted: Attention Students looking for Volunteer hours. Volunteer for the Secret Santa Shop. Sign up on our website.
• Pie Fundraiser: Pies will be delivered on Thursday, November 20th. Any questions, please contact Miss Neff at sneff@clsdraiders.org or Mr. Geanuracos at jgeanuracos@clsdraiders.org.

ELYRIA
• HBCU College Fair: The Lorain County Urban League is taking a trip to the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and University) College Fair. Students in grades 10-12 are invited. See Mrs. Anderle in the Teach 2/4 office for a permission slip and further details.
• Wrestling Meeting: If you are interested or planning on Wrestling this year on the boys or girls wrestling team, there will be a pre-season meeting on Friday November 7th in the Cafeteria after school at 2:45. See Coach Torres in the Team 2/4 office if you have any questions.
• November Math Study Tables: Need help with math? We got you covered! Stop by the math study tables, Monday-Thursday, from 2:45-3:15. See your math teacher for a new calendar.
• The Outsiders Performance this weekend: Staff and students, the Elyria High School Drama Club will be presenting The Outsiders in the Performing Arts Center Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $6 for students and seniors $8 for adults! Stay Gold!
• Link Crew Game and Craft Night: Hey Class of 2029 and Transfer Student! Join us at our Link Crew event for Game and Craft Night on Tuesday, November 11th from 2:45-4pm in the Dining Hall. We will have RPG games, Dragonwood, Adventures on Catan, fall crafts, walking tacos, and more! See you there.
• Science Club: Our next meeting will be Wednday, November 12th in room 237. See Mrs. Bechtel with any questions. Hope to see you there.

FIRELANDS:
• Falcon PRIDE Raffle: We will have our next Falcon PRIDE Raffle TODAY! Don't forget to enter the raffle by going to the PBIS Rewards app using Clever and use your points to enter. 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.
• Powderbuff: It’s time to sign up to represent your grade in Powderbuff Volleyball! This year’s Powderbuff Volleyball Tournament will be held on Friday, Nov. 21st starting at 6:30pm. Each grade will get 12 members, as soon as those spots are filled, we will take no more sign-ups. Signups will close 11/7. It is $10 to play; all money is due to Mr. Hartsel by 11/14. • College Credit Plus: If you plan on signing up for online College Credit Plus classes next semester, you must fill out the form on Google Classroom so your guidance counselor will know who to sign up with Mrs. Churchill when she comes next month.
• Sophomore Leaders: Class of 2028 – Are you ready to be a part of your class Leadership Team? It is time to start thinking about getting more involved! If you are interested in being a member of the Sophomore Class Leadership Team complete the form in Google Classroom ASAP, applications are due TODAY! Candidates will be announced Tuesday November 11th. Elections will occur via Google Form once candidates are announced. Results will be announced Nov. 13th at the end of the school day!

KEYSTONE
• Dance Team: The KHS Dance Team is looking for new members. See Mrs. Heff in room 123 for more information.
• Sherlock Holmes and the Ice Palace Murders: 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 at eventbrite.com.
• Senior Wills: The KHS yearbook staff is collecting senior wills throughout the month of November. Scan the QR codes on the posters around the building to leave your prized possessions to your favorite underclassmen and faculty members you will be leaving behind. All wills must be submitted by Tuesday, November 25th to be published.