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October 21, 2026

Daily Announcements: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Daily Announcements

LCJVS Announcements:

Here are few daily announcements to share:

Wellness Wednesday Quote: You are free to choose, but you are not free to not deal with the consequenses of your choice.

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.

Tours: Tomorrow, Oct. 22nd there will be 65 Oberlin 8th graders from Langston Middle School touring durning morning labs with our student guides. 

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:

  • 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 31st. 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!
  • 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.

  • Marion Mentoring: We are into Marion Mentoring, and we love seeing our older and younger Comets come together! Through this special program, Marion L. Steele High School students visit Nord Elementary during their lunch periods to share a meal, play games, build friendships, and serve as positive role models for our younger Comets. These moments of connection help build confidence, encourage kindness, and create meaningful relationships across our schools. It’s a wonderful example of Comets supporting Comets! A special thank you to Nord School Counselor Mrs. Kremer and Steele School Counselor Mrs. Cooney for leading this program and crating opportunities for our students to connect and grow together.

AVON:

  • Join Unified Sports: All juniors and seniors interested in joining Unified Sports, please fill out the form in your “Class of” google classroom.
  • Fall Concerts: October 20th is the AHS Band Concert, October 21st is the AHS Orchestra Concert, October 22nd, is the AHS Choir Concert, October 27th is the Monster Mash (Jazz Band), November 4th Fusion.
  • 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 7th/8th 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.
  • Marching Band Concert: There will be a marching band concert on Thursday, October 22nd at the high school from 7 to 8:30 pm, please come support!

CLEARVIEW: 

  • Words of Wisdom: Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
  • College Now FAFSA Family Night: Attention Seniors. FAFSA Night is TONIGHT from 5pm-7pm in the Media Center. Students and families can get help completing the FAFSA, enjoy refreshments, and enter a raffle for prizes. See Miss Bobel for more details.
  • ASVAB Sign-Up: If you are interested in taking the ASVAB exam on October 27th, please sign up in the counseling office or email your school counselor.
  • Sophomore Class Officer Meeting: There will be a class officers meeting TODAY right after school. It will be done by 3:30, so please arrange your rides accordingly. Please check your email for more details.
  • Student Council: There will be a student council meeting TODAY right after school in room 114 for all members. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Walter or Ms. Wild.
  • Wrestling: Anyone interested in wrestling, who does not participate in a fall sport, there will be an open mat TONIGHT from 6pm-7pm in the CHS wrestling room.

COLUMBIA:  

  • 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).
  • CCP Students: Are you taking second semester classes from LCCC? Stop in and see Mrs. Crow to set an appointment to schedule your classes.
  • Columbia Service Club: There will be a meeting Thursday, Oct. 22nd at 2:50 in room 7.
  • SADD Red Ribbon Week: Next week, October 27th-31st is SADD Red Ribbon Week. Start planning today. Monday is Meme Monday, Tuesday is wear Red, Wednesday is SuperHero Day, Thursday is Throwback Thursday, and Friday will be Halloween Costume Day.
  • Community Service Opportunities: Columbia Athletic Boosters need help in the Fall Concession Stand.

ELYRIA

  • 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.
  • College Now Impact Program: Winter impact! Registration is now open. Interested in preparing for college and exploring future career options? Join this 10-week program featuring ACT/SAT prep, college exploration, and career readiness activities! Must be 15 years old by the start of the program. Earn a $400 stipend by completing 90 program hours. Meets Monday, through Thursday. No sessions during Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break. All sessions will be virtual. Any questions stop by room 214 and see Ms. Battle.
  • College Now Fridays: Attention Seniors! Need help with your college application or job application? What about scholarships or your FAFSA? College Now and your school counselors are here to help! Sign up to attend our drop-in Fridays during your lunch period to help answer any questions you may have. Drop-in Fridays will be happening until Christmas break. See your Class of 2027 Google Classroom for the sign-up form and the many college application and scholarship resources.
  • Current NHS Members: Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 21st in room 138. You may attend either the AM or PM meeting. Attendance will be taken. NOTE: This meeting is for NHS Members already inducted, not those that just received their invitation to join.
  • Prom Committee: Seniors, it is time to make prom unforgettable! Come to our first Prom Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 29th after school in room 109 and help us create a night the class of 2027 will never forget!

FIRELANDS:

  • Down Syndrome Awareness Month: People with Down Syndrome experience the full range of emotions and form deep meaningful relationships with family and friends.
  • Quarter 1: Only 8 days remain in Quarter 1. Check your student portal today to review your grades, submit any missing assignments, and clear up zeroes before the grading period ends. Don’t wait until the last minute – reach out to your teachers if you need help, and finish the quarter strong!
  • CCP: It is time to secure your spot for the Spring semester College Credit Plus (CCP) classes! If you plan on taking ANY CCP course next term, you must complete the required registration form in Google Classroom immediately, as you cannot be registered for a class without it. To help you navigate the process, our dedicated CCP Advisor will be on-site at FHS on Monday, November 2nd and Monday, Dec. 7th. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to jumpstart your college career and earn dual credit; if you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to your counselor right away to get on the fast tack to success!
  • 1st Annual Face Race: Support the Sophomore Class this Friday night at the home football game by participating in the 1st Annual Face Race. You can join the action by purchasing raffle tickets to guess whether Mr. Von Gunten, Ms. KIeener, or Mr. Taylor will cross the finish line first. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for a bundle of 10, and each purchase enters you for a chance to win a Firelands Spirit Gift Pack valued at $100. Tickets will be available during school lunch periods this Thursday and Friday, as well as at the game until the end of halftime. All proceeds directly support Sophomore Class activities, so bring your friends, show your Falcon pride, and help support a great cause.
  • Falcon PRIDE Raffle: PRIDE Cart Raffles are still happening every week. 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!

KEYSTONE

  • Air & Space Club: The Air & Space will be meeting today, right after school in Mr. Habenicht’s Room. Join us for trivia with gift cards! All are welcome!
  • Halloween: The annual Halloween costume contest is quickly approaching. On Friday, October 31st during 4th period students will be judged in a variety of categories for best costume. Come out and see if you are best duo, trio, or best group. Prizes will be awarded in all categories. Be creative and let’s have some fun!
  • Wrestling: Attention to anyone interested in wrestling this season. There will be a 5 minute meeting after school Thursday at 2:30 in Coach Vondruska’s room to go over the schedule for this coming season. Anyone interested in wrestling should attend.
  • Yearbooks: We are down to our final box of 2026 yearbooks! If you would like to purchase one of the last remaining copies, bring $88 cash or check made payable to Keystone High School to Mr. Hogue. One these last few copies are gone, then they are gone for good.
  • Cross Country: Congratulations to the Cross Country Team. Over the weekend the boys won their 3rd conference championship in a row! Jamie Yuronich and Amme Wilson were both individual champions and named the conference MVP.