Lorain County JVS High School

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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.
• 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.
• ACT Testing: There will be no school for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors on Wednesday, Feb. 25^th as the Juniors will be taking the ACT. There is no registration required for this test. Juniors: Please report to school at the regular time, 7:30am. You will take a seat in the AHS Commons and wait to be dismissed to your testing room. An email will be sent to your avoneagles account providing you with your room assignment. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Castrilla.
• We Love Sully: Perhaps the biggest moment of the month will be when Officer Pat Sullivan retires from the Avon Police Department, a second retirement, and perhaps his most rewarding. Officer Sullivan has kept us safe for more an a decade and to say we value and adore him is an understatement. Sully has been ever vigilant, and advocate for students, and the epitome of an “officer and a gentleman.” From Sully’s roadside and parking lot safety videos, See Something Say Something presentations, and making sure families have food and students have supplies, Officer Sullivan has been a key component to our school climate. The Eagles have LOVED Suly. We wish him and his wife, Karen a beautiful true retirement.
• Singing Valentines Are Back: Attention Students and Staff.  Singing Valentines are back! For $5 you can purchase a sing-a-gram performed by our fabulous a cappella groups for a friend, teacher, or significant other. Stop by the table at lunch to get your today. Sales are limited, so don’t wait to by yours. 

 

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:

 

• Thought for the Month: “If you take too long deciding what you want to do with your life, you’ll find you’ve done it!”
• CCP Mandatory Meeting: There will be a mandatory informational meeting for new College Credit Plus students and families on Thursday, February 19^th at 5:30pm during conferences. You must attend with a caregiver if you plan to take CCP classes in the future. Please see your school counselor with questions.
• Valentines Day Bake Sale: The Senior Class will be doing a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale after school and will run until Friday. We will be selling sugar cookies and brownies that will be $1.00 each. Please help support our class!
• Youth for Youth: Youth for youth will meet on Tuesday, February 17^th after school in room 208. Please bring ideas to share to plan for our next activity.
• Student Council Meeting: Attention Student Council Members… there will be a meeting on Thursday, February 12^th in room 114 right after school. We will be discussing shirt designs, so your input is needed. If you have any questions please talk to Mr. Gulish or Mr. Walter.
• Softball Open Gym: Softball Open Gym is canceled for TODAY. Come join us as we support the basketball team in the concession stand TONIGHT at 5:30pm. Go Clippers.

 

COLUMBIA:

• LCJVS Applications: Interested in attending JVS next year? LCJVS Applications due Thursday, February 12^th.
• 2026 Yearbook Sales: The CHS yearbook staff is working hard to capture the essence of what it means to be a student this year, and we’re proud of the way the yearbook is coming together. To purchase, buy online by clicking on the link here: Note: We do not order many extra yearbooks to guarantee a yearbook, preorder your student a copy today!
• CHS Early Release: CHS is on an early release this Thursday, Feb. 12^th. Students will be released at 11:15. Grab and Go lunches will be available for purchase at 11am. Transportation will be provided for CHS students at 11:15. JVS students must provide their own transportation home from CHS on Thursday, Feb. 12^th.
• No School: There is no school for CHS students on Friday, Feb. 13^th and Monday, Feb. 16^th.
• Attention Class of 2026 & 2027: We are looking for students and staff to model in the Prom Fashion Show. No experience needed. Check the flyer and Google Form to sign up.

• 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.
• Literature Club: Literature Club will meet on Tuesday, February 10^th from 2:50-3:20pm.
• Columbia Service Club: Wednesday, Feb. 11^th from 2:50 – 3:20pm in Rm. 18.
• Attention JVS Students: Mr. Siftar will be at the JVS Tuesday morning. Come down and meet with him at 8am.
• Bake Sale: The French classes will be having a bake sale fundraiser on Tuesday, February 17^th in room 8 before and after school.
• Track and Field: Track and Field practice starts 2/23 at 3pm in the High School Cafeteria. Any student with questions should see Mr. Potter.

 

ELYRIA

• Career Conversations: The next Career Conversation is focused on drone piloting and photography, as well as aviation. The presentation is on Thursday, Feb. 12^th, 3^rd period in the Hub. Please sign up in your grade level Google classroom.
• LCJVS Applications: If you are planning on attending LCJVS next school year, now is the time to apply. Please go to the Lorain County JVS website to apply. You do need a parent to help with the application process, which will take about 20 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Belizaire in room 309W.
• Freshman Career Activity: Attention Class of 2029! Ms. Battle from College Now is highlighting Freshman February by celebrating YOUR future! Stop by the decorated tables during your lunch period on Wed. Feb. 11^th to participate in College Now’s bulletin board display, “We Love Our Future Careers.” Do you want to be a doctor, engineer, artist or something else? Grab a heart cutout, write down your career goals or college interests and share your dreams on the display. Your heart will be featured all month long and returned to you in March. Plus, everyone who participates will receive a small treat! Let’s celebrate your futures’ together.
• International Trip to Ireland 2027: Attention Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors: Dia Dhuit (dee-uh- gwit) – This means hello in the Irish language! EHS will be traveling to Ireland in 2027. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Bechtel in room 237 after school on Thursday, Feb. 5^th. There are a few spaces available. Bring your friends and hope to see you there!
• Pink Cookie Sale & Wear Red Day: This Friday, February 6^th, student council will be selling pink cookies after school in room 201. Proceeds go to The American Heart Association. See Pokorny or Fran if you have any questions. Also on Friday, wear red to spread awareness for heart disease and earn spirit points for your grade!
• Elyria Community Partnership: The Elyria Community Partnership is looking for 11^th and 12^th grade students interested in their community and in gaining experience in the field of community development. Interested students can apply online or see Ms. Battle in the Team 1/3 office.
• Flag Football Open Gym: Any girls interested in playing Flag Football this year, we are having our 2^nd Open Gym on Monday, February 9^th from 5:15-6:30 in the Auxiliary Gym. This is the last OPEN GYM before tryouts. Please dress appropriately for a practice. Hope to see you there.

 

FIRELANDS:

• Chipotle Fundraiser: Don’t want to cook dinner? Remember the Sophomore Class is having a Chipotle night, so plan to stop on by the Amherst Chipotle on, February 10^th from 4pm-8pm and get some los burritos bonitos. Use promo code P4V76DB when ordering online or with the app.
• High School Musical: We are still looking to cast one of the lead male roles, Troy Bolton. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Leonhardt or Mr. Stillman ASAP.
• Student Advocate/SAFE: Student Advocates will be meeting TODAY during Lunch C in the Nest. This club consisting of everyone – from Freshman to Seniors – who want to make this school a more equitable place. If you would like to join us, we would love to have you!
• Pie the Teacher: Through Thursday, you can purchase a chance to pie a teacher during the Dodgeball Tournament. They are $5 and offer you a chance to pie 1 or 6 teachers during the dodge ball tournament! Purchase at lunch or in Room A114 (Falcon Fuel). All proceeds are going to Prom 2026.
• Pop Tab Challenge Alert: Did you know that the simple act of donation pop tabs can help families at the Ronald McDonald House in their times of need. Join the FFA in collecting pop tabs. 6^th grade is currently in the lead and has collected over 23 pounds. In total we have collected over 35 pounds. The grade that collects the most tabs by weight wins a sweet prize! Thank you so much for your support.
• PRIDE Raffle: In total we have collected over 60 lbs. of pop tabs. 6^th grade won the collection and has collected over 31 pounds. They will receive their prize this week. Great Job Everyone! Thank you so much for your support.
• Valentine’s Candy Grams: You can purchase candy grams through Thursday for $5 each. Each one will include a chocolate rose and a note to send to anyone of your choosing! Purchase at lunch or in Room A114 (Falcon Fuel).

 

 

 

KEYSTONE

• Carnation Sale: It is almost Valentines Day! National Honor Society is selling carnations to be delivered on Feb. 12^th during class. Buy a flower for your best friend, significant other, or random act of kindness. Flowers are $2.00 a piece and will be on sale during lunch or before or after school in Senorita’s room. See a NHS members with any questions.
• Dutch Auction: This Friday, Student Council is hosting a DUTCH AUCTION. At the start of each period on Friday, Mr. Jones will announce five items. The first person to bring the item to him will receive 4 points for their graduating class and a prize for themselves, the second person to bring the item to him will receive 3 points for their graduating class and a prize for themselves. The theme of the Dutch Auction will be Getting Ready for the Winter Wonderland Formal! Be sure to stuff some extra stuff some extra things in your backpack that you might need to get ready for the dance or wear to the dance.
• Softball: For any girl interested in playing Softball this year, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 10^th, after school in Coach Saxton’s room, Room 215.
• KHS Yearbook: The KHS yearbook wants your winter formal photos! If you attended this weekend’s dance and have photos you’d like to see in this years publication, please email them to Mr. Hogue (that’s H-O-G-U-E) as soon as possible! We will begin working on the pages at the end of this week and want as many photos as we can possible get!

 

NORTH RIDGEVILLE

• 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 To learn more click here or email Angela at adaptedfyp@gmail.com
• 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.
• 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.

 

Wellington

 

• Attention Students: Students, please check your school email to see if you have received an overdue library book notice. Books can be returned or renewed at any time throughout the school day.
• 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. 
• Colorguard: Attention to students 9 - 11th grade who are interested in the color guard that performs with the marching band. Mr. Pope is hosting mini clinics to learn how to spin flags and rifles, as well as intricate body movement! If you have ever been interested in learning how to do the visuals that you've seen on the football field when the marching band performs, then be sure to come to the mini clinics. This is not the audition. This is just to give you an opportunity for students learn something new. The clinic will be on Wednesday, February 11^th in the WHS Gym from 6pm-7:30. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Pope.