Mayfield HS Weekly Update

Good Evening Wildcat students, parents, and families,

I hope this message finds you well.

Congratulations to our MHS Wildcat Seniors who completed their last day of instruction at Mayfield High School this past Friday! Seniors, we are very proud of you. Please check the newsletter for this week's very important dates and fun end of the year senior activities.

To our students in grades 9-11, you're almost to the finish line! Final examinations will begin on Monday, June 2nd. Please see the second semester exam schedule for details.

Please see below for news and updates related to Mayfield High School.

Thank you and GO CATS!!

Brian Linn

Principal, Mayfield High School

Friday, May 23rd: Last Day of Instruction (for Seniors). Senior lockers need to be emptied by Tuesday, May 27th at 3:00pm. Be sure all personal belongings are removed. ALL belongings left in senior lockers after 3:00pm will be thrown away.

Senior Exams: Tuesday, May 27th & Wednesday, May 28th

Thursday, May 29th: Senior Picnic at 11:00 in the courtyard

Thursday, May 29th: Elementary Field Trip Bus leaves at 8:30 (Must wear Cap and Gown to attend field trip).

Thursday, May 29th: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Senior Banquet
Pine Ridge Country Club, Willoughby
Tickets: $55.00 - $60.00
Check your school email for the ticket purchase link!

Friday, May 30th: Graduation rehearsal bus leaves at 9AM (MANDATORY).

Saturday, May 31st: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Graduation Ceremony
Connor Palace Theater, Downtown Cleveland

If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, please check your student email for the ticket link!

Cedar Point with calc and physics, food reviews, Cribs with Ms. Baker', and more!

View here: Wildcat Weekly May 23rd

The AP Drawing class ended their senior year by creating a collaborative mural to promote school spirit and beautify MHS. The students worked as a team to create the design, develop a color palette, and choose a location for the mural, all of which was presented to Principal Linn for approval. They then used their final week of school to create the approved mural in the 2nd floor 11-12 commons area. This culminating project allows students to exhibit the skills of Collaboration, Communication and Creative and Critical Thinking, which are embedded in the Portrait of a Mayfield Wildcat.

As part of the culminating project in his Service Learning course, senior Nicolas Rodriguez Sosa was honored in a virtual ceremony with Magnified Giving. Through his passionate advocacy, Nicolas secured a $1,500 grant for Esperanza Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports the Latino community through mentorship, post-secondary education, and leadership training. Nicolas' advocacy was deeply connected to his Service Learning placement this year, where he served as a mentor and tutor for Mayfield students who are English language learners.

Mayfield is fortunate to have access to some of the best career technical education programs in the state of Ohio through the Excel TECC Consortium. We would like to highlight a few of the best and brightest from this year's graduating class.

The following students were selected as the Outstanding Senior in their respective programs.

• Business Academy – Maxwell Bremec
• CADD Engineering – Vishista Nayak
• Culinary Arts – Taylor Tarleton
• ITP – Nico Varanese
• Interactive Media – James Waner
• Performing Arts – Lucy Proctor
• Welding – Eddie Sanders
• In Cosmetology – Gianna Kolar, Alayna Bozeman-Boykin, Kate Ostrander and Karleigh Garret. These four young ladies will head down to Columbus in the next month and take their state board exam and will become licensed Cosmetologists in the state of Ohio.

Every year, our Excel TECC students compete against thousands of other students across the state in what’s known as Skills USA State Competition. This year, we have several graduates who were on the podium as medal winners, including some state champions.

• In the Horticulture Competition, Addison Taylor earned a bronze medal.
• In the Technical Computer Applications competition, Lloyd Vistan earned a bronze medal
• In the Digital Cinema Production competition, Jace Gregorio earned a silver medal
• In the Architectural Drafting competition, Mackenzie Conley earned a silver medal
• The last four students we would like to recognize proudly carry the title of STATE CHAMPION. These students will be traveling to Atlanta Georgia in 4 weeks to compete for the chance to become a NATIONAL CHAMPION in their respective competitions.
• In the Principles of Engineering Technology competition, Vishista Nayak earned the gold medal
• In the Additive Manufacturing Competition, David Way earned the gold medal
• In the Web Design competition, it was the twin brother combination of James Waner and Thomas Waner that earned the gold medal.

All told, we are proud of the 91 Mayfield students who completed their Excel TECC programs this year!

Meet our Bellefaire Counselor

Hello! My name is Lauren Bailey, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from John Carroll University with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am at the high school on Mondays and Wednesdays. I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings to foster personal growth and positive change. To start services, you can reach me at baileyl@bellefairejcb.org or call me at (216) 584- 8229.

Scheduling Process

The scheduling process is in full swing for all students grades 9-11. School Counselors have sent * how to * videos to their students and be sure your child has watched this so they can complete this process accurately. Beginning next week, students will meet with their grade level counselor, one on one, to review the schedules and classes they have selected. As always, be sure to review what your child has selected as a partner in the process

Counseling Department Assignments 2024-2025

Our Mayfield High School counseling team is excited to work with you this year. Please see below for grade level counselor assignments. Please contact any member of the team with questions and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Hannah Grazia - 9th Grade

hgrazia@mayfieldschools.org

440-995-6823

Mia Bourdakos - 10th Grade

mbourdakos@mayfieldschools.org

440-995-6956

Covina Dunnihoo- 11th Grade

cdunnihoo@mayfieldschools.org

440-995-6963

Joe Wargo - 12th Grade

jwargo@mayfieldschools.org
440-995-6754

Joe Hayes -12th Grade Excel TECC

jhayes@mayfieldschools.org
440-995-6761

Deanna Paglio - Social Worker

dpaglio@mayfieldschools.org

440-995-7774

College and Career Advisor – Sarah Treen is the Mayfield LEAF advisor. LEAF is an organization that helps students and their families prepare for the next steps after graduation. Families can make appointments to meet with the LEAF advisor to discuss college applications, financial aid forms (including assistance filling out the FAFSA), and reviewing financial aid offers. Please email her at streen@mayfieldschools.org to setup an appointment.

We are so proud of the heart each player brought to this team—from the court to the classroom and everywhere in between. This season's success wouldn’t have been possible without YOU—our amazing community of supporters. Whether you were in the stands cheering, contributed to our fundraisers, or donated to our club team, we’re truly grateful. Thank you for believing in these boys and being part of the journey.

We’ll see you next season! 🏐💚🖤

Got a 7th or 8th Grade Boy at Mayfield Middle School?
Exciting news—Boys Volleyball is here!
We’re hosting an Open Gym just for boys in Grades 7 and 8 on Wednesday, May 28th from 3:15–5:00 PM at the Mayfield Middle School gym.

No experience needed—just show up, have fun, and see what the game is all about! 🏐

It’s official! Our Rainbow Run website (www.rainbowruncleveland.com) is live and we are ready to start accepting registrations, donations, and sponsorships. It’s going to be a busy but exciting four months leading to the big day. Last year was our best year yet, and I hope this year sees even more participation, especially from teachers and staff.

If you have any questions please contact ctorda@mayfieldschools.org.

Mayfield City Schools is excited to announce that you now have access to a revolutionary smartphone app that helps to improve communication, school bus safety, and efficiency. The Edulog Parent Portal app provides you with planned time and location information for your child’s bus ride to and from school. On a daily basis, the app will show you the GPS location of the bus and send you a push notification when it is nearing your bus stop. Click on the photo above or visit Edulog Parent Portal (mayfieldschools.org) to download the app.

The home-school connection is essential in order students to be successful. The infinite campus mobile app allows parents and students to access real time information related to classroom assignments, current schedules, attendance, and grades.

Please consider downloading this mobile friendly app in order to receive the most up to date information regarding your student's daily progress.

Need help or have questions: email ichelp@mayfieldschools.org

Please be cautious and courteous when dropping students off at MHS each morning. There are many students walking through the parking lot into the school and our first priority is student safety and security.

Please note that no parents are permitted to drop off students in the bus lane directly in front of the school.

School starts promptly at 7:40 AM, M,T, Th, F. School starts promptly at 8:45 AM on Wednesdays. Please allow extra time and work with us to ensure your student arrives to school on time.

Please see below for the artistic rendering of the new entryway at MHS as well as an aerial view of the new entryway.

Regular School attendance is crucial to your student's success at Mayfield High School.

Please be sure to report all absences to our attendance office by 8:30 AM each day through the infinite campus app or by contacting our attendance lines at:

• Mrs. Spiccia (grades 9-12) 440-995-6915
• Denise Kluk (Excel TECC) 440-995-6765

**We understand that life happens. If there is an event that is impacting your child's school attendance in a negative way, please communicate with us as soon as possible. Our counseling and student affairs team works with families to help get students back on track as quickly as possible.