LCJVS Announcements:

Here are few daily announcements to share:

Wednesday Wellness Quote: If the words you spoke appeared on your skin, would you still be beautiful?

Friday: There is no school on Friday. 

Columbia Students: Today you need to provide your own transportation home from Columbia High School.  

Elyria Students: Elyria students have an early release on October 8^th at 1:10pm. There will be busses at the end of the day.

College Now Greater Cleveland: College Now will be here at the JVS in Student Services. If you are interested, please stop in and see Mrs. West to make an appointment.

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 evenings 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 is necessary; everyone is welcome! See Mr. DiFranco in Room 4 for more information.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support AHS and AMS as Field of Hope Schools: Purchase an original piece of art made by AMS and ASH students at the home varsity game on October 9^th – Gold Rush. The price point is $8 - $20 and all proceeds will go directly to Prayers from Maria! Avon High School and Middle School have been designated as Field of Hope Schools for the 2026-27 school year. The game is a gold rush. Materials were purchased through a donation from Avon’s VFW 7035 – we appreciate their collaboration with our Eagles. Thank you for your support!
• It’s SOUPer Bowl Time: Preparations for the 2026 SOUPer Bowl have begun! Help Avon “Beat Lake” by making a monetary donation or bringing non-perishable goods to one of the multiple drop-off locations. The winner will be announced at the Avon vs Lake game on October 16^th at the Lake. To donate, you can use the QR code or go to the link on our Website. All funding and no-perishable goods go to Community Resource Services (CRS), an organization that supports families in Avon and Avon Lake.
• Fall Concerts: October 20^th is the AHS Band Concert, October 21^st is the AHS Orchestra Concert, October 22^nd, is the AHS Choir Concert, October 27^th is the Monster Mash (Jazz Band), November 4^th Fusion.
• Midday Assembly Schedule Oct. 13^th: Growth Mindset and Resiliency: Catch your Breath Presentations. We truly enjoyed hosting Duncan Kirkwood on September 2 and look forward to incorporating his ideas into our year-long campaign to improve our Growth Mindset and Resiliency. Starting Oct. 13, the entire student body along with our staff will be taking a journey as we self-assess our personal goals, determine our capacity and needs, and pot our paths to success. Students will remain in third period classes on the assembly schedule for a dynamic lesson inspired by the book, A Growth Mindset for Teens by Sydney Shepard.
• 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.

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.
• Testing: Grades 9-11 will have their PSAT, although seniors will not have to go.

CLEARVIEW: 

• Words of Wisdom: Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
• US Army: The Army will be here TODAY during all lunch periods.
• Girls Basketball: Girls basketball will be having open gym from 3-5pm TODAY starting in the weight room.

COLUMBIA:  

• 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.
• 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).
• JVS Students: JVS Students must provide their own transportation home in the afternoon on Thursday, October 8^th.
• D&D Club: D&D club will have a meeting on Monday, October 12^th from 2:55 – 4:30pm

ELYRIA

• FAFSA Night: Attention seniors! The FAFSA is open! College Now will be hosting a FAFSA Night on October 12^th from 6pm -7:30pm in the PAC Lobby. Register for the event in your Google Classroom or scan the QR code.
• Link Crew Open Gym: Hey Class of 2030 and Transfer Students. Join us at the next Link Crew event! On Tuesday, October 13^th we will be hosting an Open Gym after school until 4pm in the small gym and dining hall. Come play games, eat food, and do crafts. Can’t wait to see you there!
• Choir Concert: The choir will have their fall concert at EHS from 7:00 – 8:00pm on October 13^th. Please come out and support!
• Senior Class Poet: Calling all seniors! If you’ve got a way with words, a creative side, or just want to make your mark, come to the meeting on Monday, October 19^th after school in room 109 to learn more about becoming the Senior Class Poet! See your English teacher for more details.

FIRELANDS:

• 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!
• Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Fact of the Day – Many individuals with Down Syndrome are naturally caring and empathetic. They are often drawn to careers focused on helping others.
• Art Club: Unleash your creativity and join the brand-new High School Art Club! Meetings will take place every Monday from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm in the Art Room. This club is completely open to all high school students, and you do not need to be currently enrolled in an art class to participate. Whether you are an experienced artist or just want to try something new, come, collaborate, experiment with different mediums, and hang out with fellow creatives – we can’t wait to see you there!
• Parade of Bands: Get ready for an incredible evening of music and school spirit at the 19^th Annual Firelands Parade of Bands on Saturday, Oct. 10^th. Come out to the stadium to support our own Mighty Falcon Marching Band alongside seven other amazing area bands. Gates open at 6:30pm, and the show kicks off at 7pm. Bring your friends and family for a night of great music, concessions and food trucks; wear your school colors and help us fill the stands!
• Falcon PRIDE Raffle: We will have this week’s Falcon PRIDE Raffle on Thursday. 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, please email Mr. Taylor!
• So Many Cell Phones: Please remember that our district’s device policy is in effect throughout the entire school day. Cell phone restrictions apply to all supervised hours, including classes, hallway transitions, lunches and field trips. Your phones must remain powered off and stored away from the morning bell until dismissal. Please also remember that personal computers, earbuds, and headphones are not permitted during school hours. Thank you for doing our part to keep our hallways and classrooms focused and distraction-free. 
• PowderPuff Football: FHS Student Council is hosting its annual Powderpuff Flag Football Game on Oct. 29^th. Sign-ups are OPEN NOW on Google Classroom, but space is limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot. It is $10 to participate, including your game shirt. Head to Google Classroom to sign up and join this epic game!
• Career Expo: Sophmores, if you plan to attend the Career Expo, please return your signed permission slip TOMORROW. The Expo will be held on Wednesday, October 14^th at the Ross Exposition Center at the Fairgrounds.

KEYSTONE

• Yearbook: 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 Powder Puff game, Friday’s Pep Rally, and the dance. The more the better!
• Attention Upperclassmen: We have spots open to go on the field trip to the Lorain County Career Expo! Stop down to counseling to grab a permission slip.
• Environmental Club: The Keystone Environmental Club is collecting bottles through the end of this week. There will be collection boxes for empty plastic bottles in the lunchroom. One will be by the stage, and the other will be in the back of the room. Please make sure to empty your bottles before dropping them in the boxes. Environmental Club will be having its next meeting on October 12, next Monday. The meeting will last until 4pm.
• FCCLA: FCCLA will be hosting Family Fall Fest on Saturday, October 17^th from 1-3pm. Free entry, carnival style games, and vendors will be there with drinks & sweet treats. If you have any questions or want more information, see Ms. Heff or Kendal Crabeels. Check out our Keystone FCCLA Instagram for additional information.
• BBQ Club: BBQ Club meeting will be Thursday after school in Ms. Heff’s room.
• Drama Club: There will be a Drama Club meeting on Wednesday, October 14^th at 1:30 in room 107. This is an early release day.

 

OBERLIN

• Homecoming: Oberlin High School Homecoming is October 10^th from 7pm – 10pm. (The earliest you will be allowed to leave will be 9pm 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.