Lorain County JVS High School

Lorain County JVS Announements: 

 

Thursday, Jan. 15^th   - 75– ELYRIA 8^th graders from Northwood Middle School will be touring during Morning labs with our student guides

 

Please click on the Associate School links on our website (under High School) for updated or detailed information.  Some schools forward daily announcements while others can be found directly on their website.

 

AMHERST:

• 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.
• 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.
• Boys Tennis Team: Any boys interested in joining the tennis team should attend a brief meeting on January 15^th at 3pm in room 226.

 

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:

• Senior Class Shirt: Attention Seniors! Please choose one of the T-shirt designs for your Senior Class T-shirt that Mrs. Karr sent to your email via Google Forms. The t-shirt receiving the most votes will be made and can be purchased. Voting will end next Wednesday, January 14^th. Please vote!

 

 

COLUMBIA:

• Winter Cabaret: Enjoy a musical experience at the Winter Cabaret, Villainous, this Saturday January 10^th. Shows will be at 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

• Science Club: Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 14^th after school in room 237. Please see Mrs. Bechtel in room 237 with any questions.
• French Club New Year’s Event: Friday, January 16^th in room 209 there will be the first Frech Club meeting of the new year until 3:30. We will be celebrating the French holiday “Ephiphany” with food and fun. Are you cut out to be royalty? Come and find out!
• Lorain County JVS Open House: The JVS is also having their annual Open House. This will be on Sunday, February 1^st from noon to 3pm at the JVS. If any students are interested in attending the Lorain County JVS, they are able to apply for the 26-27 school year. Applications are now available online. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Belizaire in room 309W
• Chess Club: Sorry for the sad news, but there will not be a Chess Club this Thursday after school. Chess Club will return the following week on January 22^nd.

 

FIRELANDS:

 

• Freshman Class Meeting: Our next Freshman class meeting will be after school this Thursday, January 15^th from 2:30-3:15. All are welcome to join.
• College Credit Plus: During Parent Conference on February 12^th at 5pm, we will host our CCP information night. This meeting is open to all students interested in taking college classes in the future. Whether you are planning taking classes next year or a couple years down the road, this session will provide you with the information that you need to be successful.

• 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 bring in your donation items to Mr. Hartsel. Sign-ups can be found on Google Classroom registration closes on January 16^th.
• Spring Musical: May 3^rd, FHS Drama will be performing their rendition of “High School Musical”. If you are interested in having a part in the play or in contributing to one of the production teams, please fill out the form on Google Classroom ASAP. Please see Mr. Stillman or Mrs. Leonhardt if you have any questions.

 

KEYSTONE

• 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.
• Seniors: As we approach the end of the first semester, it is time to submit your senior survey. This survey includes your senior quote along with the information that is published next to your portrait in the 2026 yearbook. Check your email or scan the QR codes on the posters around the building to submit your survey today.
• Drama Club Members: We are doing our Readthrough of Peter Pan on Tuesday, January 20^th. If you are not yet in drama club and are interested in joining, come to the read through! We are in need of more lost boys and pirates!
• Winter Formal: Winter Formal is Feb. 7^th from 7-10pm. Out of school guest forms are in the office & due by February 5^th. Pre-sale tickets will be sold after school in room 123 starting Jan. 26^th & during the lunch periods. Tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door. Tickets for out of school guests can not be purchased until their out of school guest form is on file. If you have any questions see Ms. Heff.

 

NORTH RIDGEVILLE

• ROX Mom and Daughter Event: Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) will be holding the I MATTER annual community conference on Feb. 1^st, that gives girls in grades 6-12 the skills they need to engage in healthy relationships and provides their mothers and mother figures with the tools and strategies necessary to support them. The event is being held in Columbus and is free to attend. Participants will also receive free parking, event swag, refreshments, and exclusive giveaways. Click here to learn more and to sign up.
• Adaptive Fitness Yoga: Winter registration is open for adaptive aerobic classes on Thursday evening and yoga classes on Saturday mornings. Classes are held at Westlake High School.
• Grief Support: Grief Speaks is a website and resource bank created by grief expert Lisa Athan, MA. Lisa works as a grief therapist, as well as an advocate and educator around the country. Her website features information on topics such as children/adults on grief and about 50 other grief related topics. To access her website and learn more, go to our website.
• Wellness: Sometimes we feel the holiday hangover. Our days are filled with loss, stress, depression and maybe a little anger too. The Cuyahoga Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Mental Health Services Board has put together a book with practical strategies if you find yourself starting to feel down. Topics include grief, loss, change, stress, recovery, sadness, and financial strain for both adults and teens. Check it out!
• Youth with Complex Needs: The Ohio Department of Health’s Complex Medical Help Program (CMH) connects individuals with special health care needs to a network of medical providers and helps them obtain payment for needed services. 
• Book Swap: Did you resolve to read more books this new year? Or, did you resolve to minimize or declutter? Reach both goals at once - bring some books to indoor walking in January to exchange with your fellow walkers. Any leftover books will be donated to the   Indoor Walking is held Mon/Wed from 5pm-7pm and Fri from 8:30am- 10:30am at LCCC Ridge Campus and Tues/Thur 6pm-8pm at NRAC
• Fitness Classes: Try a new fitness class through United We Sweat. FREE for all ages. Whether you enjoy Zumba, kickboxing or yoga, there’s something for everyone! Virtual and in-person classes available.
• Therapeutic Art: Elyria Public Library has several therapeutic art groups for both teens and adults, run by a certified art therapist that are free to attend. They also offer several other crafting events too. Events may be held at their Central Branch or other locations throughout the county.
• Tutoring: Families with children on an IEP (Individualized Education Program) can apply now for free tutoring during the spring semester through Learning Aid Ohio. Learning Aid provides grant funding so that families can access one-to-one, in-person educational support for students. Learning Aid grants are open to students who are Ohio residents, on an IEP, and live in families whose household income is less than 400% of the federal poverty level. T

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
• Scholarship Workshop: On Monday, January 26^th, we will be holding a Scholarship Workshop to assist students with completing the application for scholarships offered by the Community Foundation of Lorain County. This is one application for scholarships offered by the Community Foundation of Lorain County. This one application that gives you access to a ton of scholarship opportunities! If you’d prefer to start it ahead of time, you can find the application in the Google Classroom or from Mrs. Faust. Bring your laptop with you the the workshop. 
• Duke Softball: Any girl interested in playing softball this spring, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 20th at 6 pm at McCormick. It is highly recommended that you attend. There will be an open gym immediately following until 7:30 pm in the McCormick gym. If you are unable to attend due to a prior commitment, please let Mr. Bowman know that you're interested in playing. 
•  Baseball: There will be a baseball meeting in the WHS cafeteria on Tuesday, 1/13, during Duke Time with Coach Davison. Any students interested in playing baseball should attend. 
• Scholarship Workshop: Monday, January 26^th, there will be a Scholarship Workshop from 11am-1pm to assist students with completing the application for scholarships offered by the Community of Lorain County. This is one application that gives you access to a ton of scholarship opportunities! If you'd prefer to start it ahead of time, you can find the application in the Google Classroom or from Mrs. Faust. Bring your laptop with you to the workshop.
• Seniors - Endowment Scholarships are available NOW. Endowment Scholarships became available on January 1st. Endowment Scholarships are due by Friday, February 27, 2026. The Local Scholarships become available on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Local Scholarship applications are due by Monday, March 9, 2026. See Mrs. Wyman if you have any questions.