Lorain County JVS High School

Attention LCJVS - We placed a flyer in every lab teacher and academic teacher's mailbox a few minutes ago.  Please put this flyer up in your room in a prominent place and remind your students that this food drive starts Monday, Feb. 9^th and runs through Friday, Feb. 20th.  Students can bring their canned goods to the SkillsUSA table in the front lobby before school starts on these days and SkillsUSA leadership team members will check them in, so the student and lab get credit for donations.  The highest donating lab will get a pizza party and the highest donating student will get a gift card. I have also attached the flyer in case you need more than one!

Please help us promote this worthy cause.  We would like to get 3-5 cans average per student in each lab. Thanks!

 

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.
• 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.
• STEM Club: Stem Club will be holding their Winter meeting on Wednesday, Febrary 18t after school in Ms. Spayd’s room, room 242. We will be making slushy slime and talking about chemistry! We can’t wait to see you there!
• 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.

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.
• Class of 2026 Yard Signs: Avon Lake PTA will be selling Senior Signs again this year. Please see the link on our website to purchase your sign. Each sign will be $15 and will be available for pick-up around mid-April. Each sign is 18” x 24”, double-sided, and comes with a metal stake. If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Laura Butler at Lauraloubutler6@gmail.com
• Deadline for Seniors: Common Scholarship applications are due by 3pm in the Counseling Office..
• ALHS Cheerleading Tryouts: ALHS Cheerleading Tryouts for the 26-27 school year are coming up! A mandatory tryout meeting will be held on 3/11 at 7pm in Room 160/161 at ALHS. Join our Google Classroom with the following code for tryout information 5yifjjbv. Any questions can be direct to Coach DeVere or Coach Rudkin.
• SLHS Concert: On February 26^th, the ALHS Concert and Symphonic Band along with the North Ridgeville Band program and will combine for our Winter Concert right here in our PAC. Admission is free, and both ensembles will be performing selections from their repertoire for their upcoming Large Group Adjudicated event on March 7^th.
• Help Stock the ALHS Care Closet: The ALHS Care Closet is a community effort to care for our own. With your help, we provide students and families with essentials like coats, hygiene items, school supplies, AL gear, and snacks. We are currently running low on the below items. Individually wrapped snacks like granola bars, crackers, fruit snacks, or protein bars. New or gently used AL gear. Drop off donations at the Main Office to the attention of Kristin Action our Social Worker.   

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.
• Baseball Tryouts: Baseball Tryouts will be held on Monday, February 23^rd through Wednesday, February 25^th from 5pm-6:30pm at Durling. Reach out to Coach Vargo or see Mr. Morehouse for more information.
• Track and Field: Clearview High School’s track and field’s official practices will start on Monday, February 23^rd. If you plan on competing with the CHS track team this year, please meet in the gym on Monday, February 23^rd at 3pm to begin the first week of practice.
• NHS Meeting: National Honor Society will meet on Tuesday, February 24^th after school in room 109. All members should plan on attending.
• Teacher Education Exploration: During lunch on Friday, an instructor from the TEE program will be at a table to answer any questions students may have about this senior-level program for next school year. Please see your email or school counselor for more details.
• ACT Account Set Up: Attention Juniors. If you want help with your ACT account set up, your school counselors will be available on Monday, February 23^rd during 5/6 period in the Media Center to answer any questions that you may have.

 

COLUMBIA:

• 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!
• 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.
• 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.
• Spring Musical:  Please join us for our Spring Musical Chicago: Tean Edition on March 26^th-28^th!  Some content may not be appropriate for all ages. Tickets can be found on Columbia’s Hometown Ticketing Website. Don’t miss our biggest production yet.
• Crushers Job Fair: The Lake Erie Crushers are hosting a job fair on Saturday, February 28^th at ForeFront Field to prospect potential part-time, seasonal, and intern staffers for the upcoming 2026 season. This is a great opportunity for qualified high school students to get experience working for a professional sports organization and learn from industry veterans on how to be a professional. See more information here. 
• Certified Lifeguards Needed: Strongsville Rec is in need of certified lifeguards. Their starting pay rate is at $14/hr with opportunities to earn up to $16/hr. Check out their website to apply under the human resource tab.

ELYRIA

• Chess Club: Chess Club meets on Thursdays in room 306W after school from 2:50-4pm. Staff and students from any skill level are welcome. We will see you there.
• Free Driving School: Are you 15 ½ years old or older? Would you benefit from FREE driving school? If so, please complete the quick Google Form titled Driving School-Big Brothers Big Sisters on your Class of Google Classroom! Once you complete that someone from Big Brothers Big Sisters will reach out to you soon. If you have any questions, see Ms. Belchere in the team 2/4 office or email her.
• Attention Strive: There will be a STRIVE meeting Thursday, February 19^th starting promptly at 7:50am. Dr. Faircloth from the JVS will be our guest speaker. He is a favorite and you don’t want to miss it. See you there!
• Career Conversations: The next Career Conversation is Thursday, February 19^th and is featuring a music therapist. If you have an interest in music and helping others, this could be a career path for you! Sign up in your grade level Google Classrooms or see Mrs. Anderle.
• Scholarship Workshop: There will be a scholarship workshop TODAY Feb. 18^th in room 122 during Extended Homeroom. Stop by to get started on your applications.
• Spanish Club: Hola EHS! Our next Spanish Club meeting will be on Thursday, February 19^th at 2:45 in room 202. Please see Ms. Krava if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
• Family Scheduling Information Night: Attention all 9-11^th grade students. We invite you and your families to join us for Family Scheduling Night on Thursday, February 26^th at 6:30pm in the PAC. During the session, we will review graduation requirements, explain what the scheduling process will look like when students select courses during the school day, and outline how course requests will be completed for the 2026-2027 school year. Please note that individual student schedules will not be created at this meeting.
• Flag Football Tryouts: Any girls interested in playing Flag Football? If so, we have tryouts next Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7pm. Doors will open at 5:15. All girls MUST be on Final Forms, have a physical on file and be academically eligible to tryout. If you have questions ask Coach Wilson, Gallo and Conwell for further information.
• Football Team Tuesdays: Playing football in 2026? TEAM TUESDAYS are starting next Tuesday, February 24^th. All players are expected to attend. 5:15-7pm at Ely Stadium. Need to see everyone, every Tuesday.

FIRELANDS:

• Band Concert: Mark your calendars and come out to show your support for our talented Firelands Band! Their Winter Concert is next Thursday, February 19^th at 7pm.
• Track & Field: Attention all athletes planning on coming out for the HS Track & Field Team: The official start of the season is this Monday. If you are NOT currently involved in a winter sport, you will be expected to attend practice on Monday at 2:45pm. We will meet in the HS Gym. See Coach Lias with any questions or concerns.
• Track and Field Parent Meeting: There will be a Parents Meeting for athletes interested in coming out for HS Track and Field on Wednesday, at 6pm in the HS Aux Gym. We will discuss the upcoming season and introduce the staff. See Coach Lias with any questions. 
• Battle of the Clubs: Over one third of children in Lorain County face food insecurity. Firelands NHS is teaming up with Second Harvest for the first ever battle of the clubs to try to bring an end to food insecurity in Lorain County. Now thru Friday, Feb. 27^th we will be collecting can of food and other nonperishable food items. Drop off your food with your club advisor and the club with the most food items at the end of the week will win a donut party. If you don’t have a club, you can dote in the next. Who will reign supreme? Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Freshman Forward, SAFE, Rox, Tri M, FFA, NHS, Falcon Fuel, TLC, Student Council, Environmental Club?  May the best club win!
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters: Big Brothers/Big Sisters will be meeting TODAY during FIRE A. All BIGS please report to the Falcons Nest for FIRE A.
• Attention Seniors: You should be receiving a letter from Ms. Keener this morning with all the details for graduation. Please be sure to read through the information and pass the letter onto your parents or guardians. The last page must be signed and turned into the Guidance Office ASAP if you plan on participating in the graduation ceremony.

KEYSTONE

• 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 year’s 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 possibly get!
• Second Harvest Food Bank: Did you know that 1 in 6 people in Lorain County struggles with food insecurity, and many of them are students just like us? Hunger isn’t something that only happens far away – it’s happening in our own neighborhoods. That’s why our school is participating in the Feed the Need Food & Funds Drive, supporting Second Harvest Food Bank’s Harvest for Hunger campaign. Here’s the impact: $1 can provide meals, Just 1.2 pounds of food equals 1 meal. That means even one item or $1 can make a real difference. Bring in non-perishable food items or donate online using the QR code on the flyers around school. Our school is competing against others based on meals per student, so every donation counts toward helping families – and helping our school. This is our chance to turn generosity into action. Let’s step up, support our community, and Feed the Need.
• Attention Students: Feed the Need just became a class-versus-class competition! Starting now, each grade level is competing to see which class can donate the most food and funds to support local families through Second Harvest Food Bank. Bragging rights are on the line – but more importantly, real meals for people in our community. Here is how to participate: Class specific boxes are located in the cafeteria on the stage. You can also drop off in your grade-level classrooms: Freshmen: Mr. Vondruska or Ms. Szcepanik’s classrooms, Sophomores: Ms. Saxton, or Ms. Heffernan’s classrooms, Juniors: Mrs. Puterbaugh or Mr. Jone’s classrooms, Seniors: Mr. Hogue or Coach Griswold’s classrooms.  

 

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.