Lorain County JVS High School

Announcements:

Here are few daily announcements to share:

Lorain County JVS:

Tours: Friday, Feb. 27^th 75 Elyria 8^th graders from Northwood Middle School will be touring Morning labs with our student guides. 

Good Luck to all Regional Skills USA Participants.

 

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.

 

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.
• 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!”
• Softball Practice: Softball practice continues this week from 3:15-5pm in the Middle School Gym.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive: Every 2 seconds, someone in U.S. needs blood. Do you know someone who has been in an accident, had surgery, or has a serious illness? You blood can help save lives, Sign up today in room 109 to donate blood – Students 17, 16 with parent consent and any staff.
• 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.
• 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!
• Track & Field Practice: Track & Field practice is daily at 3pm in the High School Cafeteria. Any student with questions should see Mr. Potter.
• 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.
• CLSD District Arts Night: District Arts Night is March 10^th from 6-8pm at CHS. Artwork, Demonstrations, Steam Projects ad young authors on display. Mark your calendar for the District Arts Night and celebrate your talents and those of your friends! 

• 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.
• Columbia Community Foundation Scholarship: The Scholarship Application is now open. The CCF provides multiple scholarships totaling thousands of dollars each year. To be eligible, students must be seniors who either live in Columbia Township or attend Columbia High School (or LCJVS as a Columbia student). The application closes on March 9, 2026. Apply TODAY!
• 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 $14/hr with opportunities to earn up to $16/hr. Check out their website to apply under the human resource tab.

 

ELYRIA

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Track and Field: Track and Field Practice started Monday, February 23^rd, at Ely Stadium from 3:25-5:30pm. 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.
• Boys Tennis: Anyone interested in playing boys tennis this spring, please see coach Brinda in room 108 for more details either before or after school this week.

 

FIRELANDS:

• Battle of the Clubs: After a week of collecting food for Second Harvest Hunger Center, we have a new leader in the Battle of the Clubs! With 58% participation, the Environmental Club is leading the way with Tri-M at 40% participation and FFA with 31% participation. Tomorrow is the last day to bring in food! May the best club wn!
• Falcon Pride Raffle: We will have this week’s Falcon PRIDE Raffle TODAY!  You will have until 12:30 on Friday to enter to win! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Taylor!
• Taking Requests: Want to have a say in what music gets played at Prom? Here is your chance to tell them what you want to hear! Go to Goole Classroom and fill out the form. Please submit ONE form for EACH song that you want to hear at Prom! And don’t forget… If it Plays, You’re to Blame.  
• Junior Class Meeting: Attention all Juniors! There is a MANDATORY class meeting on March 4^th during FIRE A from 9:04 to 9:45 in the auxiliary gym. All juniors must attend, even if you do not have a FIRE A.
• Attention Seniors: 13 weeks to go! Commencement is scheduled for Sunday, May 31^st at 7pm. If you haven’t done so, order your cap and gown. You cannot participate in commencement without them. Make sure that you have paid all school fees. Senior fees must be paid by May 15^th. If you need assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Summerville-Miller or Mrs. Rector in Student Services. 
• Student Advocates/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, feel free to come, we would love to have you!

 

 

KEYSTONE

• Attention Lady Wildcats: Do you have old Prom, Homecoming, or Dance dresses you are looking to get rid of? Donate them to the upcoming Dress Drive! We are looking for dress donations to our closet that will be available for all to shop Wednesday, March 11^th from 5-7pm. Each dress in the closet will be $5 to support the ROX Leadership Team’s upcoming County-Wide ROX Event. All donations can be dropped off with Miss Atkinson and we look forward to seeing you at the closet!
• Attention Seniors: Hey Seniors, your class officers are taking suggestions for the Class of 2026 Song! All school appropriate, clean suggestions can be submitted via the google from in your email from now through this upcoming Tuesday, March 3^rd.
• Yearbooks: 2025-2026 yearbooks are now on sale! The only way to guarantee your copy of this year’s book is to purchase in advance. Visit Josten’s website to order today. See Mr. Hogue with any questions.
• Attention Students: Sign up TODAY for the Senior vs. Faculty volleyball game that will take place on March 19^th at 6pm. Please fill out the Google Form in your email, and contact Mrs. Puterbaugh if you have any questions. The deadline to sign up is March 4^th at 2:30pm.
• Attention Seniors: Time is running out to submit your senior survey. Check your email for the Google Form to submit your senior quote and additional information that will be published alongside your portrait. All submissions must be completed by March 20^th to be published.
• KES Cooking Club: Cooking Club starts on Monday, 3/2 from 3:30-4:30 in the KES Cafeteria. KHS students are needed to help. You would be needed from 3:15- about 4:45pm. You will earn community service hours. See Ms. Heff with questions and to sign up.

 

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.