LCJVS Announcements:

Here are few daily announcements to share:

Wednesday Wellness Quote: The people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones that do!  (Steve Jobs)

Grief Group: Students involved in Mrs. Nemeth’s Grief Group, please turn in your permission form to Mrs. Nemeth in Student Services by Friday.

Connections Students: Friendly reminder to the 9^th and 110^th grade students to turn in your job shadow slips before October 6^th. Forms can turned in to lab instuctors, Mrs. Balog or Student Services. If you have misplaced the form, you can find it in Canvas.

Brookside Homecoming Pep Assembly: This Friday October 2^nd is Brookside Homecoming Pep Assembly starting at 1:45pm. Brookside is not providing an early bus to the JVS for the pep assembly. Students that can provide their own transportation to the Pep Assembly can leave at 1pm. Drivers will be permitted to sign themselves out. Bus riders will not be permitted to leave unless parents give permission. Parents and student were both emailed.

Brookside and Elyria Students:  Brookside and Elyria students will have representatives here in the main lobby during lunch periods to sell homecoming tickets. Out-of-School Guest forms can be picked up in Student Servies.

Blood Drive: The Allied Health Sciences Program is excited to announce their Fall Blood Drive. The Blood Drive will be held October 2, 2026 in B121 (Med Tech Lab) from 8-1:30 pm. Students and staff can sign up using the posted QR codes. The QR code is the only way to sign up. Students can also sign up during lunch periods on Monday, September 28^th

 

 

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:

• Fall Sports Senior Nights: Fall Senior Nights are here! Join us as we recognize and celebrate the dedication, accomplishments and Comet Pride of our senior student athletes, cheerleaders and band members. Come fill the stands, cheer them on and help make these special evening memorable.  Girls Soccer is Oct. 7^th, Boys Soccer is October 12^th, Cross Country is October 13^th, Volleyball is October 15^th, Football, Cheer, Band & Golf is October 16^th. Mark your calendars and come out to support our seniors as they represent Marion L. Steele High School one more time! Go Comets!
• Academic Challenge Club: Do you enjoy trivia, friendly competition, and showing off what you know? We would love to have you join this year’s Academic Challenge Team!  Academic Challenge is a fast-paced team competition where students work together to answer questions on a wide range of subjects, from history and science to literature, current events, and more. It’s a fun way to challenge yourself, learn new things, have fun with your friends, and compete as a team!  We’ll have two short seasons this year. Short after-school practices during the fall will be scheduled so they don’t interfere with fall sports. We’ll also develop a winter practice schedule that works for everyone. There will be one Saturday match in November, followed by a short winter/spring season from January through March. If you are unable to participate in both seasons, that is fine.  Sign up for our Google Classroom using this Class Code: fzcwlt6. You can also stop by room 420 and speak with Mrs. Opel.
• Anime Club: New this year… Anime Club! Students can explore anime through drawing, character design, illustration, and creative projects. Come share your creativity, learn new artistic skills, and connect with other students who love anime and art. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! See Mr. DiFranco in Room 4 for more information. The Anime Club will start in September and meets twice a month after school.
• Art Club: Love to create? Art Club is a place to explore your creativity, try new art techniques, and work on fun projects with other students. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just enjoy being creative, everyone is welcome! Come create, connect, and have fun while expressing yourself through art. See Mr. DiFranco in Room 4 for more information. The Art Club will meet in September and meets twice a month after school.
• Ecoleague: Ecoleague’s mission is to increase student awareness of environmental issues and give them the ability to make a difference; educate others about their responsibilities for improving their recycling habits; provide opportunities for students to become directly involved in a variety of environmental projects; and promote environmental awareness. See Mrs. DeLeon in room 510 for more information. Meetings are every Thursday at 7am in the CLC Mediascape Lounge:
• Gamers Club: This casual Gamer club welcomes any console, board, card game, etc. rated Teen or below. Play, watch, and/or talk about games with other members! Gamers Club will begin at the end of September and meet from 2:40-3:30 weekly. See Mr. Rubinski in room 511 for more information.
• Indoor Track and Field: Ready to run, jump, throw, or vault? Join Steele Indoor Track & Field! Build speed, strength, and confidence while competing with your teammates this winter. Everyone is welcome!

Indoor track and field practices daily starting at the end of November and going through February.  See Coach Glatz in room 501 for more details.

AVON:

• Join Unified Sports: All juniors and seniors interested in joining Unified Sports, please fill out the form in your “Class of” google classroom.
• Attention Seniors: Make sure you take the time to schedule your individual senior meeting with your counselor. Please login to your class of 2027 Google Classroom and sign up for a meeting. Keep checking your Google Classroom and the Counselor’s Weekly Newsletter to stay up-to-date on all senior information.
• 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!

AVON LAKE:

• Band Notes: 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.
• 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 you 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: 

• Words of Wisdom: Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
• Choir: Today, tomorrow and Saturday, 6 students from Clearview will be attending the OMEA Honor Choir at Cleveland State University to perform a concert amongst the top singers in the Greater Cleveland area. These students are Layla Anderson, Sophia Inchaurregui, Gabriella Lando, Vincenzo Presti, Lyla McClure, and Genessis Ruiz-Narazez. Please be sure to give them your congratulations and good luck before the end of the day today!
• Senior Car Wash: Come get your car washed on Sunday, October 4^th from 10am-1pm at the American Legion on West Erie in Lorain. The senior class thanks you for your support.   

COLUMBIA:  

• Sophomore Class Ring Meeting: There will be a meeting Friday, Oct. 2^nd at 10:15 in the gym.
• Senior Grad/Cap & Gown meeting: There will be a meeting on Oct. 2^nd at 10:25 in the gym.  
• 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.
• College Now: Mrs. Vega Hamilton from College Now will be here Friday, Oct. 2^nd. Stop in to see here will all your college questions.
• Winter Cabaret: Winter Cabaret Audition forms are due Friday at 3pm. Anyone interested is welcome to join, no prior experience necessary! The link is on our webpage to sign up.
• Softball: Attention Girls interested in playing Softball in the Spring. Open cages are every Sunday from 11:30-12:30 at the High School. This will continue for approximately 6 weeks (weather permitting).

ELYRIA

• 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 elections in November.
• Homecoming: Homecoming is October 10^th from 6pm-9pm in the EHS Dining Hall. Homecoming ticket sales will run from 9/17 through 10/7. Ticket prices are one for $15 or two for $25. You can purchase them with cash during your lunch periods or before/after school in the main office. If you are paying with a card, you can scan the QR code in the cafeteria or access the tickets through the athletics website. Out of district guests must have a guest form approved before their ticket can be purchased. Guest forms can be found in your team office starting on 9/21. Out of district guests will not be permitted to go in without a valid ID. Tickets will not be sold after Oct. 7^th.
• Prom Committee: Seniors, it’s time to make prom unforgettable! Want a say in the theme, decorations, music, and all the details that make prom one of the biggest nights of the year? Sign up for Prom Committee and help us create a night your class will never forget. See any senior class officer or there is a sign up sheet outside of room 217.
• Free Driving School: Driving to Succeed program awards scholarships for driving school to Lorain County residents that are between 151/2 and 20 years old, have temporary permit, and are a SNAP recipient – within last 12 months or Proof of County Custody. Go to your Class of Google Classroom for application information or see Ms. Belcher in room 106.

FIRELANDS:

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters: Any Juniors or Seniors who would like to be a “BIG” for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program at Firelands, please stop by the Student Services office for an application. Fill out applications and return them by FRIDAY!
• Attention Freshman: Join the Freshman Leadership Committee and help shape your first year! This is a fantastic resume booster for future college and scholarship applications. As a committee member, you will design brand-new school events, launch over Google Classroom right now to fill out the application form ASAP! If you have any questions, stop by Falcon Fuel, we’d love to chat with you.
• Fall Senior Night: This year’s Senior Night will be held on Friday, Oct. 16^th to celebrate our graduating seniors in Athletics, Athletic Training & Marching Band. Please log into your Google Classroom ASAP to fill out the required information. Every senior involved in these sports and activities must complete this form, even if you did not plan to participate in the ceremony itself. Thank you for your prompt cooperation, and congratulations on your upcoming senior night!
• Falcon Pride Raffle: We will have this week’s Falcon PRIDE Raffle Friday! This year we will be having PRIDE Cart Raffles weekly. Don’t forget to enter 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, email Mr. Taylor!
• Junior Advisory/Prom Committee: We have just one open position up for Prom Committee election, Vice President, and your vote will determine who helps lead the ultimate party-planning squad. Head over to the ballot right now to select your top choice for Vice President, cast your vote today in google Forms, stay tuned, and we will announce the winning Vice President on Thursday, October 11^th.

KEYSTONE

• FCCLA: There is an FCCLA meeting on Oct. 5^th after school in Ms. Heff’s room.
• Homecoming Refreshments: The freshman class will be selling light refreshments at the homecoming dance. Bring your cash!
• Homecoming Photo’s: The yearbook staff is collecting photos from homecoming week to appear in this year’s publication. Scan the QR code on the purple fliers hanging around the building to share your pictures from spirit days, the PowderPuff game, Friday’s pep rally, and the dance. The more, the better!
• Digital Media Club: Want to create videos, make social media content, and show everyone what makes Keystone awesome? Join the digital Media Club and help put the spotlight on our students, teachers, teams, clubs, and events! Whether you want to be behind the camera, in front of it, editing videos, interviewing others, or coming up with creative ideas, there’s a place for you. Check it out at our brief informational meeting after school on Wednesday, October 7, in Ms. Perhot’s room.
• Dance Team: There is a meeting for anyone interested in the dance team on TODAY after school in Ms. Heff’s room (room 123).

 

OBERLIN

• Homecoming: Oberlin High School Homecoming is October 10^th from 7pm – 10pm. (The earliest you will be allowed to leave will be 9am with parent permission). The theme is Once Upon A Time. The Price is $15 single and $25 per couple. Dr. Tomlin OHS principal will be at the JVS on October 7^th to sell tickets. Homecoming Out of School guest forms are due to OHS by Wednesday, September 30^th 2026.
• Homecoming Schedule: Oct.9^th at 4:30 is the OHS Parade, at 5pm is the Girls Soccer Game (Homecoming court crowning during halftime), 7pm OHS Band Performance (Light Show), 8pm is the Bonfire.