October 2024

Hello Avon Lake!

As we enter October, a shift in weather will bring cooler temperatures and vibrant autumnal colors, offering a fresh sense of renewal. This seasonal transition can be invigorating, serving as a reminder to embrace change and adapt with resilience. Let this season of transformation inspire us to stay motivated, focused, and committed to personal and academic growth.

Our positive school culture continues to thrive, thanks to the collective efforts of students, faculty, staff and stakeholders. This strong foundation of support and collaboration remains an important factor of Avon Lake High School, ensuring a nurturing and challenging environment for all.

I encourage everyone to stay communicative and engaged with our outstanding staff, as they are here to support and guide students throughout their journey. Together, we will continue to make this school year great!

Please visit our high school website, pay special attention to social media and School Messenger for updates.

Thank you for your support.

Take care,

Michael J. May, Principal

Designated Bus Loading/Unloading Zones Near South Parking Lot Flag Poles and Caboose

Please note that the striped areas the parking lots are designated bus loading/unloading zones. For safety we request you do not park in the striped areas.

OCTOBER

2 - College Update Night (6pm PAC)

9 - PSAT for grades 9-11

9 - No School for Seniors

9 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (4-7pm)

10 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (7am-3pm)

10 - No School (Conferences)

11 - No School (NEOEA Day)

14 -PTSA Meeting (6:30 Commons)

22 - Picture ReTake Day

24 - Marching Band Concert (7pm)

25 - End of 1st Grading Period

25 - SOUPer Bowl (Avon Lake vs Avon @ Avon Lake 7pm)

29 - Fall Chorale Concert (7pm PAC)

30 - Financial Aid Night (6pm PAC)

30 - Orchestra Fall Festival (6pm Commons)

NOVEMBER

1 - No School

7 - Powder Puff Game (7pm tentative)

11 - PTSA Meeting (6:30 Commons)

14-16 - Marching Band Trip to Indianapolis

26 - Group/Club Picture Day

27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

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Class of 2025 Important Dates for Graduation

Parents and Students of the Class of 2025, click HERE for important information regarding Senior Year and Commencement.

SOUPer Bowl - Avon Lake vs. Avon on October 25th

Let's beat South!! Bring in your canned good/non-perishable food item or monetary donations by October 25th. Monetary donations will be counted as 5lbs of food for every $1. Donations will be weighed at the football game that night. Drop off boxes for food items are located in the Commons. Monetary donations can be dropped off in the Main Office.

Class of 2025 Washington DC Trip

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The 8th grade Washington D.C. trip has been a cherished tradition for Avon Lake students for 35 years, creating lasting memories and enriching their understanding of American history. Unfortunately, due to restrictions in 2020, the Class of 2025 was the first class to miss out on this opportunity.

We're thrilled to announce, with the incredible support of the Superintendent, High School Administration, and Avon Lake teachers, that we have a special chance to offer a senior class trip to Washington D.C. exclusively for the Class of 2025!

Mark Your Calendars: The trip is scheduled for March 19-21, 2025. Due to this condensed time frame in the planning of the trip, your prompt attention to deadlines is crucial.

Trip Details: The cost of the trip is $556 and covers hotel accommodations, transportation, meals, and tickets to all planned events. Students will not need additional money beyond personal spending for souvenirs.

Feel free to contact Kevin Fitch kevin.fitch@alcsoh.org or Kelly Kozar kelly.kozar@alcsoh.org with any questions.

Kevin Fitch

Trip Coordinator

Kelly Kozar

High School Coordinator

Michael May

High School Principal

Adam Slabodnick

Assistant Principal

School Fees for 2024-25

School Fees and Fall Pay to Participate for the 2024-2025 school year will be added to PowerSchool the first week of October. An itemized invoice will be emailed to parents as soon as all fees are assessed in PowerSchool.

Payment Options

BY MAIL: Check made payable to ALHS can be mailed to : Avon Lake High School, 175 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012, Attn: Student Fees.

PAYMENT DEPOSITORY: Place payment in an envelope marked "Student Fees" into the Payment Depository located to the right of the Main Office door.

ONLINE: Payments may be made online at www.payschoolscentral.com. The student's ID number is necessary to set up an account. A 3.9% Convenience Fee for all credit card or a $1.75 Flat Fee for all ACH (electronic check) transactions will be charged.

Pay-to-Participate

The fee is $300 per student per year to participate in any sport at the high school. There is a District Family Cap of $400 for families with more than one High School and/or Learwood Middle School student participating in sports. More information on Pay to Participate can be found on the athletics homepage of the website. www.avonlakesports.com

If there are any questions or concerns regarding your school fee balance please contact Laura Hout (www.laura.hout@alcsoh..org) or 440-933-6290 x 1548.

Lunch Account

If there are any questions regarding your lunch account please contact Andrea Sokolow (www.andrea.sokolow@alcsoh.org) or 440-933-6210 x 1522.

LUNCH ACCOUNT - If there are any questions regarding your lunch account please contact Andrea Sokolow (www.andrea.sokolow@alcsoh.org) or 440-933-6210 x 1522.

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, October 9th

4:00pm-7:00pm (in-person)

Thursday, October 10th

7:00 am -11:00 am (in person)
11:00am-3:00pm (virtual)

Marching Shoremen News

Your Marching Shoremen received a Superior rating at the 59th Band-A-Rama and are headed to the OMEA State Marching Band finals on November 2nd for the 13th time in program history (3rd year in a row!)!!!

On October 12th we are traveling to “The Shoe” at The Ohio State University to perform in the OMEA Ohio State Buckeye Invitational! There will be 75 bands performing from across Ohio - our performance that day is 3:15pm. After our performance, Your Marching Shoremen will get the opportunity to check out the OSU Marching Band facility and watch the OSUMB perform!!! It will be a long and amazing day!

For anything related to the Avon Lake Band, please check us out at

www.avonlakeband.weebly.com

Band On Demand

Be the envy of your friends and neighbors! One lucky Avon Lake resident will be chosen to receive a 20 minute performance by the Avon Lake Marching Shoremen on Friday, October 18, 2024 around 5:20pm. Raffle tickets are $5 each.

The winner will be announced at the game, Friday October 11!. The winner does not need to be present to win. The winner will choose a location in Avon Lake for the band to perform for friends, family and neighbors before the band departs for the away game on October 18th. Link to purchase tickets:

https://avonlakeband.weebly.com/band-on-demand.html

Drama Club

Students interested in joining the ALHS Drama Club Drama Club need to join the Google Classroom Code: xqlo3xv and add the Remind text to their cell phones. TO: 81010 Message Bar: @alhsdrama.

Guidance Department Updates

Financial Aid Night

October 30th in the PAC at 6pm.

Val Fultz Director, Student Financial Aid and Margaret Cornish, Financial Aid Specialist from LCCC will be presenting.

For more information on the Guidance Department please click the links below.

Job Posting & Career Information

Naviance

Program of Studies

Guidance Department website

Clinic News

Hearing and Vision screenings will be done in the next few weeks for all 9th and 11th graders. Click the link below for more information.

HEARING AND VISION SCREENING INFORMATION

Our Health classes are welcoming the UH firefighters and paramedics for CPR/AED training and certification. All students that attend the 3 day course will have the opportunity to become certified in adult/child/infant CPR and AED. This is provided by UH to our students at no cost.

Spanish Club Service Project

The Spanish Club will be selling bracelets and purses September 23-October 7 before school and during lunch periods to support the Pulsera Project. Click this link to learn more about the Pulsera Project: https://www.pulseraproject.org/about