Lorain County JVS High School

 

LCJVS 

Thursday, Jan. 8th - 90–7^th-8^th graders from North Ridgeville High Tech Academy will be touring during AFTERNOON labs with our student guides

AMHERST:

• Ohio Youth Survey’s Reminder: Marion L. Steele will soon offer the Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey, or OHYES!. This news item answers some basic questions about the survey’s purpose, content and administration. What is the purpose of the survey?  Our school district is committed to offering every student the best chance for success. That may include support services for students facing depression, anxiety, bullying, or other challenges. To meet students’ needs, we must first understand what challenges they face. The survey is designed for children age 12 and about. We are asking students in grades 10-12 to participate.  Find out more about the survey on our survey.
• Free Breakfast: Starting January 6, 2026, all K-12 Amherst students will be eligible for a free breakfast. Each meal includes the main entrée of the day, 2 frit choices, and milk. Please remind your students to know their 6-digit student number to receive breakfast.

 

AVON:

• 2026 Commencement Ceremony: Avon High School’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony is taking place on Tuesday, May 26^th, 2026.
• Model UN Conference: The Model United Nations conference is coming up. There will be plenty of food and fun. If you are already a member of Model UN sign up in google classroom. If not, don’t hesitate to join the Google Classroom site and register. There are plenty of upperclassmen with lots of experience who can help with the conference preparation process, and the conferences are always a lot of fun. 
• Attention Juniors: Juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to join the counselors in the AHS Performing Arts Center for a presentation reviewing the college application process and preparing for senior year. The presentation will take place on Thursday, January 8^th at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center.
• CCP Information Night: Join representatives from LCCC and Tri-C to learn about College Credit Plus (CCP) on Tuesday, January 13^th at 6pm in the AHS Performing Arts Center. You will learn the following information: Who is eligible, what are the mandatory CCP procedures, who do you contact for help, and what resources are available.  We hope to see you there. 
• Class of 2026 Stay Connected: Order your purple cap & gown now! You can find the link on our website. Graduation is NOW Tuesday, May 26^th at 7pm. Mark your calendars for the following dates: Senior DC Trip is March 18^th-21^st, Prom is Saturday, May 9^th, Senior awards are May 18^th, Senior Exams are May 18^th-20^th, Graduation Practice is May 22^nd and Graduation is May 26^th.

 

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:

• Scholastic Awards: Congratulations to Kai Steele, Landon Kimmey, Gretchen Smith and Samantha Kahnert for all receiving Honorable Mention awards at this year’s Scholastic Art Competition.
• State Testing: State Testing will start Thursday, January 8^th in the media center for students who are retaking a test or who missed a test last spring. There will be a morning session of testing and an afternoon session. If you are scheduled for the test, you receive an email, so be sure to check. Please contact your school counselor if you want to double check or if your have any questions.

 

 

COLUMBIA:

• Winter Cabaret: Enjoy a musical experience at the Winter Cabaret, Villainous, this Saturday January 10^th. Shows will be a 3pm and 7pm. General admission is $11 and Student and Staff tickets are $6
• Student Council Malley Chocolate Bars: Malley’s Chocolate Bars are for sale in main office for $2.00
• Scholarship Information: Community Foundation of Lorain County Scholarship Portal opened Friday, January 1^st.
• Seniors: Schedule an appointment to meet with Miss Neff/Ms. MacDonald. Transcripts are sent through Schoolinks. Log in through Clever. The FAFSA is now open. Need help? See Miss Neff or Ms. Vega Hamilton.
• Juniors: PSAT results are in. If you didn’t receive a link from College  Board, please see Miss Neff. The ST is Thursday, March 5^th at CHS.
• Sophmores: LCJVS Career Days Field Trip will be January 29^th; permissions are due NOW to guidance
• Freshman: All freshmen participated in the Graduation Seals they would like to earn as their graduation requirement. Please complete the Google form sent by Miss Neff ASAP! 

 

ELYRIA

• Anxiety Support Group: Do you struggle with anxiety and would like some support? Beech Brook is starting an Anxiety Support group to help you understand anxiety and build healthy coping skills. This group will take place during extended homeroom starting January 21^st. See your School Counselor with any questions or to get a permission slip.
• Career Exploration Program ASVAB Assessment: The ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program Assessment will be held on January 14, 2026 in room 101W from 8-11am. Please see Sergeant Majoy Lococo in room 102W to sign -up and receive a booklet.  
• Scholarship Assistance: There will be a scholarship workshop during Extended Homeroom on January i7th in room 122. Stop by to begin working on applications!
• Seniors: Please see Class of 2026 Google Classroom for posted information about Senior pictures, Senior quotes and Baby/Little Kid pictures. Senior Picture Day is NEXT Thursday 1/15/26. You must sign up for an appointment time in Google Classroom. Any questions, please see Mrs. Hammond.
• STRIVE: Attention STRIVE members, there will be a STRIVE meeting this Thursday, Jan. 8^th in the PAC Lobby starting promptly at 7:50am. Call slips will be placed in your homerooms on Wednesday, January 7^th as your reminder. Thank you!

 

FIRELANDS:

• Falcon Pride Raffle: This week’s PRIDE raffle will be announced on Monday, January 12^th. You will still have until 12:30 this Friday to enter to win! There will be one winner drawn from each grade level! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Taylor!
• Washington DC: If there is anyone who is still interested in going on the trip to Washington DC, we have 5 spots still available. Please see Mr. Hartsel ASAP.
• Dodgeball: On February 6^th we will have our annual Donate to Dodge dodgeball Tournament. Each grade will get 4 teams of 6 members. To play in the Tournament each team must donate 10 items to Genesis House. The list of needed items can be found on Google Classroom. Please keep in mind that each team must include two female students and your team is not officially registered until you brin in your donation items to Mr. Hartsel. Sign-ups can be found on Google Classroom registration closes on January 16^th.
• SAFE: SAFE will be meeting tomorrow in the front conference room in the main office during Lunch C! Anyone interested in learning more, please bring your lunch. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

KEYSTONE

• Read Your Email: Welcome Back Wildcats! This is our monthly reminder to PLEASE READ YOUR EMAIL; all this month’s Connections Workshops, and Career Lunches are listed in an email from Miss Atkinson and the sign-up form is available. TODAY is the deadline to sign up to attend the career lunch this Wednesday from alumni Lily Horner on her experience going to an out of state college and what it takes to attend a highly academically competitive university. 
• College Credit Plus: Interested in taking College courses next year?  All students interested in applying for the College Credit Plus Program (CCP) MUST attend the annual CCP Information Night on Thursday, January 29^th with a parent or guardian. All CCP students MUST read the email as Mr. Gallion has sent out the annual steps all CCP Students must complete by their deadlines to participate in CCP next year. This does include current CCP Students 
• Attention ALL Students:  ALL Students will be required to attend Connections 3 days in January: January 22^nd, Friday, January 23^rd, and Monday, January 26^th. You will report to your Mentorship Classroom for these three days.
• Air & Space Club: Just a reminder Air & Space Club will be meeting this Wednesday, January 7^th after school at 2:30pm in Mr. Broad’s Room. See you there for some updates and treats. All are welcome!

 

Wellington

 

• Attention Seniors: Make sure you order your Caps and Gowns from Josten! Here is the website for online ordering: Wellington High School - Cap and Gown Ordering