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The Weekly Update #4

The Weekly Update #4
The Weekly Update#4

October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026

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Welcome to Community Connections

Community Connections is a new newsletter from Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools that brings our families, staff, and community closer to the events, supports, resources, and opportunities happening across W-E. From school events and family resources to student opportunities and ways to get involved, Community Connections helps you discover what's happening and find your place in W-E Schools. For more information, you can visit our Community Engagement webpage.

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

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North vs. South Football - October 16, 2026

Carter Stadium at North High School is the place to be for this year's North vs. South Football Game! For the first time in district history, BOTH teams enter this legendary rivalry with perfect records. The stakes are high, the pride runs deep, and bragging rights are on the line! Whether you wear the orange and black or the blue and gray, get ready for an electric night celebrating the tradition, pride, and spirit of W-E.


Additional bleachers will be in place, overflow parking will be available with shuttle service provided by Petermann Transportation, and extra staff will be on hand to help make your game-night experience a great one. Check out the details below, make your plans, and get ready for NORTH vs. SOUTH!

  • General Information
    • You can LiveStream the Game on the Hudl website
    • Gates will open at 5:30pm
    • Kickoff is at 7:07pm
  • To Purchase Tickets
    • Visit North's Hometown Ticketing website
    • Download the Hometown app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store and search for "Eastlake North High School".
  • Parking
    • Handicap parking will be available in the Carter Stadium parking lot
    • General parking is available in the North High parking lot and in the field between North High and Stevens Blvd.
      • Staff will direct parking in the field.
      • Field parking will only be available weather permitting
      • NO PARKING is allowed along the baseball fields
    • Overflow parking will be available at the Captain's Stadium Overflow lot across from Captain's Stadium.
      • Petermann will be running shuttle buses to and from North High School starting at 5:30pm. Pick up & drop off will be near the Vine Street entrance.
    • Parking is also available at Longfellow Elementary.
      • There is no shuttle from Longfellow to North High School.
  • General Rules
    • All OHSAA Fan Code of Conduct Rules apply
    • Students are not allowed to have backpacks or bags of any kind.
    • Students must remain on their respective side of the field for the entire game.
      • Concessions and bathrooms are available on both sides of the stadium.
    • There is no re-entry
North High School Parking Map
Overflow Parking Map
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High School Game of the Week

Friday's game has been nominated for the Week #9 Browns High School Game of the Week match-up presented by Ohio CAT and in association with ForeverLawn & Howard Hanna. The winning team from the selected Game of the Week receives $3,000 for their high school football program.

Click the link below to vote!

Vote for North v. South Game of the Week
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South High Drama Presents: Deadline

South High School Drama Club presents their fall play, Deadline: A Murder Mystery Comedy!


Showtimes:

October 17th at 2:00pm and 7pm
October 18th at 2:00pm
Purchase Tickets for Deadline

Get Involved! Get Involved!

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W-E Need YOU!

Our students now have more career paths available than ever before, and the earlier they are exposed to these possibilities, the better prepared they will be for their futures.

As we continue to follow our Portrait of a Graduate and Shared Vision, Willoughby Eastlake is looking for community members willing to speak to our students about their careers. You never know; your career might spark the inspiration a student needs to jump-start their future.


If you are interested, please complete the short survey by clicking the button below.

Career Presenter Survey

Resources Resources

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In Need of a Bicycle?

Pete Maurath, a community member who dedicates his time to restoring gently used bicycles has a few bicycles that need good homes. Several bicycles have been donated to our elementary students. If you are looking for a bicycle, please reach out to Pete Maurath at pcpete15@gmail.com

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SafeTeen Driving Scholarship Program

Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools is now offering financial assistance for Driver's Education training. This program is made possible through our partnership with the City of Willoughby Hills, the Willoughby Hills Police Department, SiteStream, and Suburban Driving School. Use the buttons below to learn more and to complete an application if you are interested.


There is also a statewide grant program, Drive to Succeed, that can assist with the cost of Driver's Education. The Grant is linked below.

Learn More...
Apply for the SafeTeen Driving Scholoarship
Drive to Succeed Grant
Flyer for our Produce Market that gives the date of November 5, 2026 at North High School.
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W-E Schools Produce Market

Every month, with the help of staff and student volunteers, W-E Schools runs a free Produce Market Drive-Through. Each month, we alternate locations between Eastlake North High School and Willoughby South High School.


Need to Know:

    • November 5th is the next market at Eastlake North High School
    • Hours are from 10am - 12pm
      • we will close early once all food has been distributed
    • You can pick up for multiple families
How it Works:
    • You do NOT need to pre-register
    • Just follow the signs and stay in your car volunteers will load the produce into your car.
Future Dates:
    • December 3, 2026
    • January 7, 2027
    • February 4, 2027
    • March 4, 2027
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Habitat for Humanity

Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity is actively seeking a homeowner for its new house in Eastlake. The home is a three-bedroom ranch with two full bathrooms, a living room, dining area, brand-new kitchen laundry-room appliances, and an attached two-car garage. The home is expected to be finished in time for a family to move in for the holidays!


Habitat homes are sold with a 30-year (360 monthly payments), fixed-rate, interest-free mortgage. The monthly house payment could be as low as $1,000. If approved for the homeownership program, you will have a 30-year (360 monthly payments), interest-free mortgage.


Homeowner Selection Criteria, Applicants must demonstrate:


  • A need for better housing , Current living conditions are unhealthy, unsafe, overcrowded, temporary, poorly maintained by the landlord, or inaccessible for disabled household members.
  • The ability to pay a mortgage, Two years of steady income, and a credit score of 575 or higher. Debt-to-Income ratio of 40% or less.
  • A willingness to partner with Habitat, Future homeowners will invest 200-300 hours of “sweat equity” building homes, volunteering at our Eastlake ReStore, helping with special events and participating in finance and homeowner-readiness classes.


Lake-Geauga Habitat is also accepting applications for two additional homes to be built over the next two years. The homes will be in Lake County.

Eastlake Home Information
Habitat for Humanity General Guidelines
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