News From Around the ALCS!
ALHS Student Chemists Learning Hands On from Local Business Partner
I recently had the chance to visit our emerging student-chemists in our High School’s chemistry classes, who are learning what it takes to be financially successful scientists with the help of an Avon Lake chemical company, Vestolit. Along with a handful of our very own chemistry teachers, our students are learning how to function as chemical operators, technicians, and chemists. Visiting Vestolit for hands on project-based experiences, teachers are guiding our students through various chemical processes, but the real-life chemists have come into the classroom as well, to share their knowledge. Vestolit, located in Avon Lake, is one of the world’s leading raw material suppliers of polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC. Students learn how to mix chemicals, test physical properties, and more. Great job Avon Lake chemistry students and thank you to Vestolit, for your active and engaging partnership. Watch a video here by our own Avon Lake video production team!
Avon Lake Elementary Students Participate in Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge
Avon Lake students at Redwood and Erieview Elementary Schools recently demonstrated their ingenuity and entrepreneurial skills during the Young Entrepreneur Institute’s Ohio Pitch Challenge. Open to K-12 students in Ohio, the competition features a simple set of activities that promote creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Participating students made engaging videos of themselves pitching their proposed product along with its unique features and practical benefits. Several Redwood and Erieview students made it to the Finalist and Semi-Finalist rounds and you can read those names on the website. Congratulations to all Avon Lake participants!
Upcoming Important Dates
May 26 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 29 - Last Day of School, Seniors
May 30 - Commencement (Rain Dates, 5/31, 6/1)
June 4 - Last Day of School, PreK-11
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Building newsletters
Just in case you missed a newsletter from your child's school, or have multiple children in our district at different buildings, we have links below from each building principal for your convenience with the most recent information sent to families. A link to our quarterly District Facility Focus newsletter is also below.
