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?

 

Bakery Café: The Bakery will be open this week on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:15 – 12:30. Please go to the Website for links to the menu and to order.

 

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!
• State Bound: Congratulations to the Amherst Marching Comets on earning a Superior Rating at Bowling Green this past weekend! This outstanding achievement qualified the band for the State Marching Band Finals on October 31^st. We are incredibly proud of our talented student musicians, directors and staff for their hard work and dedication. Way to represent Amherst! Go Marching Comets!
• 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.
• 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:

• 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.
• Student Council: Attention Student Council members…We will be having a meeting TOMORROW right after school in room 115. Please bring some art supplies and your creativity. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Walter or Ms. Wild.
• Choir: There is a treble choir rehearsal after school TODAY from 2:50-4pm. In the Choir 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).
• D&D Club: D&D club will have a meeting on Monday, October 12^th from 2:55 – 4:30pm
• CCP Students: Are you taking second semester classes from LCCC? Stop in and see Mrs. Crow to set an appointment to schedule your classes.

 

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.
• Ohio Youth Alive: Salt and Light is Elyria’s Ohio Youth Alive Club with the mission of finding light in a dark place through God. We will be having our meeting in room 224 on Tuesday, October 6^th after school. We hope to see you there!
• H(AI)ckathone: This year, the TECH CORPS Hackathon means more than code. This is your chance to explore create, pitch, and WIN! See the QR code on the website for more details.
• EPAC Team Meeting: This first EPAC Team Meeting of the school year will be Tuesday, October 13^th at 3pm in the PAC. The meeting should only run about 30 minutes. If you are a current team member or want to become a team member, please make every effort to attend.
• Choir Chipotle Fundraiser: The Choir Department will be having a Chipotle fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 14^th from 4pm-8pm. Please show your support and mention the EHS Choir Department when you purchase your meal.

 

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!
• 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

• Environmental Club: Environmental Club will be having it’s next meeting today. The meeting will go until 4pm.
• Drama Club: There will be a Drama Club meeting on Wednesday at 1:30 PM 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.