Lorain County JVS High School

Lorain County JVS – Friday, March 6, 2026

Here are few daily announcements to share:

Blood Drive: The Vitalant Blood Drive will be on Friday, March 13^th at 8am-1:30pm. The drive is internal only in room B121. Staff can walk in and students can sign up in Student Services. 16 year olds can sign up with parental consent.

Scholarship Application: Lorain County JVS Combined Scholarship Application is now available on the JVS website and with Mrs. West in Student Services. Completed applications are due to Mrs. West in Student Services by March 30, 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

Associate School News:

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.
• Shrek the Musical: Avon Performing Arts Center at Avon High School presents, Shrek the Musical. Show times will be March 6^th and 7^th at 7pm and March 8^th at 2pm.
• 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 Avon Eagles account providing you with your room assignment. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Castrilla.

AVON LAKE

• 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.  
• Drama Club News: Fame. Faith. Betrayal. The greatest story ever rocked. Join the ALHS Drama Club for the Spring musical Jesus Christ Superstar. What’s the buzz? The first musical by Time Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follow the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Juda, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. The iconic 1970’s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar”, “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” A true global phenomenon and perfect pick for schools, community theaters and professionals alike, Superstar continues to touch new generations of audiences and performers.  Show Times are April 16^th, 17^th and 18^th at 7pm and Sunday April 19^th at 2pm.  

CLEARVIEW:

 

• Thought for the Month: “Educating children is teaching them how to get along without us.”
• Senior Day at LCCC: Seniors – If you are planning to attend LCCC after graduation, please sign up for the field trip, to visit LCCC on Friday, April 17^th. See the email from Mrs. Kazel for more information.
• Prom Guest: If you are bring a guest to prom who does NOT attend Clearview High School, you will need to have a guest form completed. Guest forms are available in the Main Office and are due back by Wednesday, May 6^th.  
• 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!
• Senior Graduation Speaker: Do you want the opportunity to speak at graduation about your past experiences with Avon Lake City Schools? Do you want to highlight special people and events that have touched your life during your educational career? Do you want to share cherished memories with your fellow graduates and their families at the ceremony? Well, if these things interest you, we are looking for a 2026 graduate to address their classmates during the graduation ceremony as the Senior Speaker!  Your fully written speech must be submitted to Mr. Slabodnick (adam.slabodnick@alcsoh.org) via Google Documents by Friday, March 20^th. It must be no longer than 5 minutes in length. Auditions will be held during 8^th period on Friday, March 27^th in the TV Productions Studio. Mr. Slabodnick will contact you with your time.

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!
• OMEA Competition: Good Luck to our symphonic band as they compete at the CMEA large group competition on Saturday, March 7^th at 3:10 at Olmsted Falls HS.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• Blood Drive this Friday: Hello EHS. It is that time again…EHS is hosting our second blood drive of the year THIS FRIDAY, March 6^th in the PAC lobby. Use the link in your “Class of” Google Classroom to sign up for a time. Any questions, see Mrs. Burkey in room 207.
• Marvel Madness Round One: It is that time of year again where Marvel Club wants you to join in on the fun! Marvel Madness starts this week with an all new twist! Heroes only! Make sure to find the QR code posted around the school to vote for the first round of your favorite Marvel Heroes! Bracket is posted at the top of the Main Office Stair Case. Have fun, and may the best hero win!
• Tech Corps: Attention 10^th & 11^th graders. Tech Corps is hosting a web development with a paid, hands-on pre-apprenticeship June 22-July 31^st at Lorain High School. Students must be 16 years old by June 1, 2026 to be eligible. Please see the flier posted in the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028 Google Classrooms.
• Link Crew Ice Cream Social and Open Gym: Attention Class of 2029 and Transfer Students: The last Link Crew event of the school year will be our ice cream social and open gym after school on Tuesday, March 10^th. Come join us for sundaes, games, and to celebrate an awesome year of Link Crew! You must wear tennis shoes of you wish to play in the gym.
• Buckeye Boys State: Attention Junior Boys: if you are interested in attending Buckeye Boys State make sure to get your questionnaire to Mrs. Holland by Friday, March 20^th. If you need an extra copy of it please see your government teacher or Mrs. Holland in the Team 2/4 office.

FIRELANDS:

• Falcon Pride Raffle: We will have this week’s Falcon PRIDE Raffle today! Don’t forget to enter the raffle by going to the PBIS Rewards app using Clever and use your points to enter. You will have until 12:30 on Friday to enter to win! There will be one winner drawn from each grade level! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Taylor.
• No Block Next Week: All Juniors will have mandatory SAT testing Wednesday, March 11^th. Testing wil start at 7:45am. PLEASE BE ON TIME!  Students in the other three grades will not have class, however, they are encouraged to use the day to shadow career interests or do a college visit.
• Pepperoni for Prom: Juniors and Seniors are selling Pepperoni Rollers to help raise funds for this year’s Prom. Orders can be taken through May 11^th. If you have not been approached by a student and are interested in ordering, please reach out to Mrs. Ault in Falcon Fuel.

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 on 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: 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.
• Spring College Field Trip: Interested in going on our Spring College Field Trip? Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman will be heading to Akron University and Mount Union University on Tuesday, April 14^th. Permission slips are available in the front office and spots are first come, first serve.
• 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 Jostens.com to order today. See Mr. Hogue with any questions.

 

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.