Lorain County JVS High School

Here are few daily announcements to share:

LCJVS Tours: Thursday, February 26^th – 60 Avon Lake 8^th graders from Learwood Middle School will be touring during Morning labs with our student guides.  

Friday, Feb. 27^th 75 Elyria 8^th graders from Northwood Middle School will be touring 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.
• 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.
• Eyeglasses Drive: The Avon High School Leo Club is hosting an eyeglasses drive to support the Cleveland Sight Center. We are collecting gently used prescription eyeglasses from Tuesday, Feb. 17-Friday, Feb. 27^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.
• 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
• 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 directed 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!”
• Baseball Tryouts: Baseball Tryouts will be held TODAY through Wednesday from 5pm-6:30pm at Durling. Reach out to Coach Vargo or see Mr. Morehouse for more information.
• Softball Practice: Softball Practice will run from 3:15pm -5pm this week in the Middle School Gym.
• Track and Field: Clearview High School’s track and field’s official practices will start TODAY. If you plan on competing with the CHS track team this year, please meet in the gym at 3pm to begin the first week of practice.
• ACT Testing: ACT will be administered to ALL JUNIORS TOMORROW! Juniors, please bring your charged laptop to school with you. There will be NO SCHOOL for Freshman, Sophomores or Seniors on this day!
• 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.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive: About 20 percent of blood collected by the American Red Cross comes from eligible donors of college and high school age. Give blood and help save up to three lives. It’s simple, it’s easy, and it’s right down the hall. Sign up to be a Red Cross blood donor today in room 109.
• PROM: We are excited to announce Prom 2026, which will be held at the beautiful Valley of the Eagles on Friday, May 8^th 2026, from 6pm-10pm. This year, there will be no After Prom. Instead, we’ll be hosting raffles throughout the evening, giving you the chance to win gift cards and fun prizes. Winners must be present to claim their prizes. The theme for this year’s prom is Old Hollywood, so get ready to walk the red carpet, brin the glam, and celebrate in classic movie-star style. Think elegance, sparkle, and timeless Hollywood flair. Tickets are $50 for a single and $100 for a couple. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 2^nd and will be sold through Friday, May 1^st. We can’t wait to see you all dressed to impress for a night of music, memories, and movie-star magic!

 

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 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

• 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.
• 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.
• LCCC Fast Track Presentation: Did you know there are some college programs that take 16 weeks or less to complete? LCCC will be visiting on March 5 to provide information about these programs which include IT, healthcare, trades, manufacturing, and finance. Sign up on your grade level Google Classroom or see Mrs. Anderle.
• Craft Club: Craft Club is back and will be meeting on Monday, February 23^rd in Room 224 immediately after school. Under new leadership, so come and check us out. See Mrs. Meredith with questions.
• Field Trip: There will be a field trip to Bowling Green State University for 11^th and 12^th grade students. Interested seniors must have already applied to BG in order to attend. See Mrs. Anderle for a permission slip.
• Black History Celebration: EHS Black Student Union would like to invite staff, and their 2^nd period classes to the 2026 Black History Month celebration on Friday, February 27^th. We ask that NO students come to the program unescorted. Staff: please have your students come to you for attendance before you escort them to the PAC. We hope that everyone who wants to come can have a seat, but it will be first-come, first-seated. We will begin the program PROMTLY at 8:48am. We hope to see you at the celebration.
• TEE Applications: Junior students interested in the TEE program for next school year should turn in your completed applications to your Team School Counselor by Friday, February 27^th. See your school counselor with questions or for extra applications.
• Voter Registration: Students! If you will be 18 years old by THIS November 3^rd (2026), you can vote for candidates (not issues) in the May primary. Come see Mrs. Runion in room 126 to register on paper (and get help if needed), OR you can register online. If you want to vote in the May primary, you must register by April 6^th.
• Track and Field Practice: Track and Field practice starts today, Monday February 23^rd, at Ely Stadium from 3:15-5:30pm. There will be no shuttle from the high school to the stadium. You must have a current physical on file and have your Final Forms completed in order to start practicing. See Coach Spirnak in room 227 or Coach Wren with any questions.
• Elyria Safety Town Student Volunteers Needed: The Elyria Parks & Recreation Department is looking for student volunteers to work with children registered for Safety Town. Safety Town has become an annual summer educational program for children who will be attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2026. Eligible student volunteers must have completed the 5^th grade or higher at the end of the 2026 school year. Applications are due by Friday, April 24^th. Pick up an application at Elyria City Hall or the Main Office or visit our website.
• No Chess Club this week: Hello Pioneers, there will be no Chess Club on Thursday, Feb. 26^th this week. We will get back to play on Thursday, March 5^th.

 

FIRELANDS:

• 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.
• 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!
• FHS Festival Choir Concert: The FHS choirs will be presenting their festival songs TONIGHT at 7pm. All three choirs will be singing songs in preparation for their competition in March. Come out and enjoy an evening of beautiful music. This is a Spirit Concert, come out FHS students and win points for your class!
• Swap Day: Are you interested in participating in a Swap Day with Clearview High School? If so, please complete the Doc in Google Classroom. Friday, March 6^th, we will travel by bus to Clearview, and each student will shadow a student in the same grade. The following Friday, (4/13) Clearview will come to Firelands and shadow you! We can only take 16 students, so sign up fast! Chosen participants will be announced on Monday, February 23^rd.
• 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.
• Seal of Biliteracy: FHS is excited to announce that we are administering the Avant language test for students that are interested in earning the Seal of Biliteracy. The test consists of four parts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. If you are fluent in a second language and interested in earning this seal, email Mrs. Kenner no later than February 28^th.

 

KEYSTONE

• 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.
• Seniors: It is time to vote for your Senior Yard Sign design! Fill out the google form in your email sent from Miss Atkinson by Friday to get your design preference in. Seniors interested in ordering additional signs for their family can also do so in the form.
• Baseball Tryouts: Baseball tryouts begin Monday, February 23^rd at 6pm inside the gym at 301 Liberty St, Lagrange for all athletes not currently playing a winter sport. Any questions see a returning letterman or contact Coach Fitzgerald.
• Senior vs. Faculty: The Senior vs. Faculty volleyball game will be on Thursday, March 19^th at 6pm in the KHS gymnasium. There will be a team for each grade level, and all participants need to fill out the Google Form that was sent to their email.
• Genesis House Collection: Child Development is collecting body lotion, floor cleaner and cleaning supplies to donate to the Genesis House. Turn donations into Ms. Heff in room 121 or 123. Collection ends February 27^th.

 

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.