Parent Newsletter

• October 7: Monthly PTO Meeting • 6:00 PM (WMS Commons)

• October 9: NEOEA Day - No School

• October 15 : Dine to Donate:at Chipotle

• October 16: Staff Records Day - No Students/End of 1st Quarter
• October 20: Parent Teacher Conferences (2:45pm-6:45pm).
• November 3: Staff PD - No Students
• November 14 - Harvest to Holiday Craft Fair:
• November 25-27: Thanksgiving - No School
• November 30: Teacher Comp Day - No School

The Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools Board of Education has placed a proposed 0.75%

earned income tax on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The outcome will determine whether the

district continues operating two comprehensive high schools or transitions to one.

The proposed 0.75% earned income tax would generate about $14 million a year on a

continuing basis, with roughly $9.6 million for operations and $4.4 million dedicated to

permanent improvements such as buildings, technology, security, and buses. A resident with

$50,000 in active income would pay approximately $375 per year.

An earned income tax is applied to the active income of district residents and does not apply to

passive income, such as Social Security benefits, pensions, capital gains, interest, dividends, or

other investment income.

If the proposed tax is approved, under the district's current plan:

• North and South would continue operating as two comprehensive high schools.
• Other reductions would happen on a more measured timeline.
• We would have more time to evaluate enrollment, building use, and long-term facility needs.

What happens if the earned income tax levy fails? Beginning in the 28-29 school year, the

Board would need to implement the following cost-savings measures:

• Reduction in district staffing to match new footprint
• Consolidation to one high school and one middle school

Full details are available at www.weschools.org/futurereadyfinances.

.Schedule for the week:

🏐 Volleyball

• Tuesday, Sept 29 – Home vs. Orange, 4:30

🏈 7th Grade Football (Cheer with home team)

• Monday, Sept 28 – @West Geauga, 4:30

• Wednesday, Sept 30 – @North vs. WWK, 4:30

• Thursday, October 1 - Home vs. Richmond Hts, 5:00pm

🏈 8th Grade Football (Cheer with home team)

• Monday, Sept 28 – @West Geauga, 4:30

• Wednesday, Sept 30 – @North vs. WWK, 4:30

6th-grade WMS students took learning beyond the classroom at Camp Red Oak! Students challenged themselves, worked together, explored the outdoors, and made great memories with their classmates. It was exciting to see everyone build confidence, strengthen friendships, and support one another throughout the experience.

• The Warrior Families PTO has been hard at work, creating memorable experiences and supporting our school community!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the skating party and our Dine to Donate event at Raising Cane’s. Together, we raised over $400! Your participation directly supports our school.

Upcoming Events:

• Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00 PM in the WMS Commons.
• Dine to Donate: October 15 at Chipotle.
• Harvest to Holiday Craft Fair: November 14. Mark your calendars! Whether you plan to stop by and shop or can volunteer an hour or two of your time, every bit of your support makes a huge difference for WMS students and staff.

Are you looking for activities for your children? Interested in family programs in the community? There are so many options for Willoughby-Eastlake families, such as city departments of recreation, sports teams, scouting, camps and special events in all of our surrounding communities, plus so much more!

Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are posted electronically. Paper flyers from organizations are not sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages - Community Activities Flyers

For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings.

Enjoy what our community has to offer!

✅ CLICK HERE to view WMS Traffic Pattern Maps - Drop Off and PIck Up

✅ CLICK HERE - to access 26-27 Supply List

✅ CLICK HERE - to access 26-27 WE Schools Calendar

✅ Student schedules were released on August 14 in Powerschool. If you have any questions or are in need of support please reach out guidance counselors Michelle Selby (A-L) or Alison Grant (M-Z).

✅ Please take a quick moment each morning to be sure your child has everything they need for the day — lunch, homework, Chromebook, and more. Thank you for your support and teamwork!

✅ Update MyPowerHub

• Parents please make sure to update information in the new MyPowerHub if you have not already done so.

☎️ Attendance Line

Phone Number: 855-612-7207

• Use this line for all absences, late arrivals, and early releases.

• Follow the prompts to report.

🕑 Early Releases

• Please call the main office to report by 1:45 PM. This allows the office time to prepare and send a pass to the student.

🚗 Student Pick-Up

• If the person picking up your child is not listed on the student’s contact list please make sure to: call the WMS Main Office (440-975-3600) and email the name of the person picking up. Only the custodial parent/guardian may call the Safe Arrival line to request an early release, must be notified if a student leaves from the Clinic, and must approve any alternate pick-up—being listed as an emergency contact alone does not grant pick-up permission.

Do you have any questions, suggestions, or want to thank a staff member? Please fill out the following form/survey: CLICK HERE