LCJVS Announcements:

Here are few daily announcements to share:

Wellness Wednesday Quote: I am thankful for all the difficult people in my life; they have shown me exactly who I do not want to be. 

Fall Sports Photo:  On Friday, September 18th, we will take our fall sports photo. Any student who is in a fall sport including band and cheerleading is encouraged to wear their sport uniform top for the photo. The photo will take place at the start of second period. We will make an announcement to call the students down to the office for the photo. 

Back to School Forms: Students that have not turned in their medical forms, should report to Quarry A for morning labs. 

Attention Juniors and Seniors: Are you interested in getting a head start on college while still in high school? Lorain County Community College’s Bridges to Success program gives eligible students the opportunity to earn college credits, participate in college and career-related field trips, and potentially receive scholarship support to help make college more affordable.

If you are interested in learning more about the program and how to apply, check your email for additional information or stop by and talk with Dr. Brock.

 

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:

• The Fall Athletic season is underway! Get out and support your peers at our athletic and extracurricular events.  Your energy and support of your peers this year at home games has been awesome! Keep it up! Let’s get out to as many events as possible.  For a full schedule of our events, please visit our athletic page.   

 

AVON:

• Marching Band Practice Field: Students, please remember that our student parking lot also serves as the Marching Band practice field. On rehearsal days, we need the lot cleared so we can safely set up and begin rehearsal on time.  Wednesdays, cars need to be moved immediately after school.
• Join Unified Sports: All juniors and seniors interested in joining Unified Sports, please fill out the form in your “Class of” google classroom.
• Come see “SIX” the Musical: Six The Musical is just around the corner. Come see our new Fall Musical on September 12^th and 13^th.
• Avon High School Homecoming Week: Avon High School Homecoming week is Sept. 21^st-26^th. The theme this year is “A Night in Rio.” If you are interested in applying for Homecoming court, check your graduating class Google Classroom for the application. Representatives are needed from each graduating class. If you are planning on bringing a date from another school, please pick up a visiting date form in the main office. Forms should be returned to the main office by the end of the day Tuesday, September 22^nd.
• Seniors: Seniors, make sure that you are checking your AHS Gmail daily! There are numerous reasons our offices need to communicate with you and your families, and those communications can come daily, weekly and monthly. We want you to be as informed as possible and your Gmail will be key to doing so!
• Attention Seniors: It is time to start planning for life after graduation. We know that our students take many different paths after high school, and so we’d like to invite you to sign up for a meeting that best fits your after AHS Plans. The group presentations are REQUIRED and will take place during 1^st, 4^th, 6^th, and 7^th periods. Students are expected to attend a meeting during their release. If you do not have a release, you can attend a meeting that best fits your schedule. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for any missed work. Please log in to your Class of 2027 google classroom an sign up for a meeting. Again, these meetings are required.

AVON LAKE:

• Band Notes: The Avon Lake Marching Shoremen will be hosting their community preview night on August 11 at 7pm at AL Memorial Stadium. Admission is free so come check out what we have been working on during our summer rehearsals! On October 10 at 5pm in Memorial Stadium, The Marching Shoremen will be hosting our 61st Band A Rama! Admission and show details can be found on the link on our website.  If there are any questions, please check out the website or email Mr. Brunger.
• Drama Club News: Wednesday, September 9^th from 5pm – 7pm will be the Mamma Mia Choreography Class followed by 7-8pm Mamma Mia Audition Meeting. Save the dates for Mamma Mia Perfomances…Thursday, December 3^rd and Saturday, December 5^th @ 7pm and Sunday, December 6^th @ 2pm.
• Attention Seniors looking for Volunteer Hours: Troy Intermediate is looking for seniors with 7^th/8^th period pass to volunteer to help tutor students in reading Monday-Thursday from 1:30-2:30 pm. Volunteers will work alongside one of our teachers to provide extra reading support and encouragement to students. If you are interested, please reach out to the principal at Troy – Mrs. Lengel @ 440-933-2701.
• Student Spotlights: Would you like to see your students’ achievements highlighted in the newsletter? If your student participates in an out-of-school activity and your would like their achievement highlighted in our newsletter, please email Amy Gannon at amy.gonnon@alcsoh.org. Be sure to include the name of the sport, organization, or activity, along with details of the accomplishment or award.

CLEARVIEW: 

• Picture Day: School Pictures will be taken TODAY, Thursday, September 10^th. Information will be emailed to parents.
• Words of Wisdom: Smart people believe only half of what they hear. Smarter people know which half to believe.
• Jostens meeting for Seniors and Sophomores: Jostens will be here on Friday, September 11^th. They will meet with seniors first at 7:45am and then with sophomores at 8:15am. They will go over everything you need to know. It will be a short meeting. NOTE: JVS Students do NOT need to attend, they will meet with you at the JVS on another date.
• Homecoming Dance: The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19^th from 6pm-9pm in the Clearview High School Gym. This year’s them is Spooky Night. Tickets will be $10 each (cash only) and ONLY sold at the door. If you’d like to bring a guest who DOES NOT attend Clearview, please stop in the Main Office and pick up a guest form. Guests must be at least in 9^th grade and cannot be older than 18 years old. Guest forms are due back to the Main Office no later than Wednesday, September 16^th.
• Homecoming Court: Attention All Students…Voting for Homecoming will start on Tuesday, September 8^th through Friday, September 11^th. If you want to campaign to be on the Homecoming Court, you should start next week!  You will be getting an email from your Class Advisors with the ballot, so please keep an eye out for that email! Good luck to all!
• Track and Field Meeting: If you are interested in joining the track and field team, there will be a brief meeting on Wednesday, September 23^rd.

COLUMBIA:  

• D&D Club: Dungeons & Dragons Club will be TODAY, September 10^th after school until 4:30 in the cafeteria. See Miss Neff or Kai Arnold for more information.
• Student Council: Are you interested in making a difference at Columbia High School and having a voice in your class? Student Council elections for the 26-27 school year are coming up! If you are interested in running for a Student Council Class officer or AT-Large Representative position, please complete the form and submit it to Miss Neff by this Friday, September 11^th at 3pm. See email from Miss Neff sent on September 2^nd for more details. 
• Columbia Athletic Boosters: Columbia Athletic Boosters 2026 Fall Concession Stand Volunteer Sign Up is on our website. 
• CHS Picture Day: Order now for pre-sale pricing and free shipping on this link. Cash or check payment accepted on picture day. It is Wednesday, September 16^th from 8:30-10:30 am in the Highschool gym. Retake day will be October 28^th.
• Copopa Family Math and Literacy Night Volunteers: This event will be at Red Wagon Farms on Tuesday, Oct. 20^th and a fun opportunity for students to earn community service hours.
• Student Council Elections: Are you interested in making a difference at Columbia High School and having a voice in your class?  Student Council Elections for the 26-27 school year are coming up! If you are interested in running for a Student Council Class Officer or At-Large Representative position, please complete the form and submit it to Miss Neff by Friday, September 11^th at 3pm. See the email from Miss Neff sent on September 2^nd for more details.
• Homecoming: The Homecoming King and Queen Crowning will be on Friday, September 25^th at 6:25pm. The Varsity will play Brookside at 7pm and the dance will be on Saturday, the 26^th from 7:30-10pm. Homecoming Application is required for ALL students and must be approved prior to purchasing a ticket.  Requirements are that all fees are paid, 90% attendance rate, passing all classes in good standing. Out of district guests must have a second side of application completed and approved prior to purchasing a ticket. JVS students…Please note that Mr. Siftar will be at LCJVS on Friday, September 18^th to sell tickets and meet with you at 8am.
• Girls Softball: Attention Girls interested in playing softball in the spring. Open Cages start this Sunday, September 13^th from 11:30-12:30 at the High School. This will continue for approximately 6 weeks (weather permitting).

ELYRIA

• September Math Study Tables: Starting in September, Math Study Table will begin.  If you need help in math, FREE tutoring is available Monday through Thursday from 2:45 - 3:15. Use the calendar to find out which teacher and room to go to.  Calendars can be picked up from your math teacher or any office.
• Immunizations: Reminder to ALL students. September 18^th is exclusion day for any student that is missing required immunizations. Seniors check to see if you had your Meningococcal booster. This is a state law. Students not having required immunizations will be sent home 9/18 unexcused.
• Link Crew Tail Gate Party: Hey Class of 2030 and Transfer Students – Links Crew’s first event of the year is coming up! Join us at the Football Tailgate Party this Friday from 5:30-7pm at Ely Stadium Pavilion. We will have food, games, sign-making and more. The party is free, but you must purchase a ticket if you plan to attend the game. See you there!
• Voter Registration Drive: If you are 18 or WILL BE 18 BY November 3, 2026. You can register to vote in Room 126 (Mrs. Runion) or online.  You have until October 5^th to register to vote for the elctions in November.
• Plastic Grocery Bag Collection: Our school is joining the Plastic Bag Collection Contest sponsored by the Lorain County Solid Waste District! Starting September 1^st through December 28^th, we are collecting plastic bags to help the environment and to try to win prizes for our school. Bring your clean plastic shopping bags. Drop them off in any Science Classroom. Every bag adds up, let’s show what our school can do!  Last year we came in 3^rd place and won a park bench. Let’s see if we can win again.
• College Now Impact Program: Students, are you looking for test preparation while also exploring college and career options? Join the College Now Impact! Programs to strengthen your test-taking skills, explore college and career opportunities, and prepare for your future. The fall session begins on September 14^th.  Sessions are held online and students must be 15 years of age or older to participate. Students who complete an Impact session are eligible to receive a $400 stipend. Participants will also have opportunities to take part in college exposure experiences. For questions and if you need help to register, see Ms. Battle in room 214.
• School Picture Day: Just a heads up…School Picture Day is next Thursday, September 17^th. ALL students including Seniors will be getting their picture taken during their English class. If you are not in an English class, you will receive a pass to get your picture taken.
• Community Foundation Lorain County Event: Community Foundation Lorain County presents “History in Black: A Lorain County Series”. Students interested can show their student ID for free admission.  See the flyer on our website.
• School Picture Day: Picture Day will be September 17^th.

FIRELANDS:

• Remembering 911: Tomorrow marks the 25^th anniversary of 9/11. To honor this day, we will be holding a joint assembly with the middle school at the end of first period. We encourage everyone to wear red, white, & blue this Friday to show our school’s support and appreciation for our first responders and military.
• HOCO Guest Forms: Homecoming is fast approaching, and students planning to bring a guest who does not attend Firelands must complete & submit a guest form. Copies of the form are available physically in the form are available physically in the form tree outside the main office or digitally on Google Classroom. All completed forms must be turned in no later than Monday, September 21^st and please note that there will be absolutely no exceptions made for late submissions. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the process, feel free to reach out directly to Mr. Taylor.
• Class of 2029: It is time to start thinking about getting more involved! If you are interested in being a member of the Sophomore Class Leadership Team complete the form in Google Classroom by the end of the school day Friday, 9/11. Candidates will be announced Monday, Sept 15^th.
• Attention Freshmen: Did you order a yearbook last year? Good news – they are finally here! You can pick up your copy today, by stopping by the Main Office during your lunch period. Don’t forget to grab yours.
• Europe in Spring 2027: Firelands is heading to Rome, Florence, Vatican City, Madrid, and Barcelona, and we have a few more spots available! This is an amazing opportunity to experience new cultures, build independence, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
• Falcon Pride Raffle: We will have this week’s Falcon PRIDE Raffle Friday (9/11)! This year we will be having PRIDE Cart Raffles weekly. Don’t forget to enter into the raffle by going to the PBIS Rewards app using Clever and use your points to enter. Just click on the raffle tab on the app and enter to win. You will have until 12:40 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.  

KEYSTONE

• National Honor Society: National Honor Society Applications are now available. Applications are due to Senorita Catanzarito by September 25^th at 2:30pm. See Seniorita with any questions.
• Seniors and Juniors: We are headed to Mount Union and Kent State for this fall’s College Visit. Spots are first come, first serve and are available in the counseling department entrance. We will be going Wednesday, September 30^th from 7:15 – 3:30.
• FCCLA: FCCLA will meet on Monday, September 14^th after school in room 123. All members should plan to attend.
• Environmental Club: Interested in making a difference in the environment at our school and in our community? Join us for the first Environmental Club meeting this Monday, September 14^th in room 228.