Parent Newsletter

• September 15: Skating Party @ United Skates of America

• September 16: Raising Cane’s Dine to Donate

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

• October 9: NEOEA Day - No School

• October 16: End of 1st Quarter

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

• Monday, Sept 14 – VB@Eastlake, 4:30

• Wednesday, Sept 16 - VB H Willowick

🏈 8th Grade Football (Cheer with home team)

• Wednesday, Sept 16 – @Orange, 4:30

🏈 7th Grade Football (Cheer with home team)

• Thursday, Sept 17 – H Wadsworth, 5:00pm

• Tuesday, Sept 15 – XC @ Perry Invitational, 4:30

🇺🇸 Willoughby Middle School held a special ceremony to remember September 11, 2001. Students presented the meaning of the Freedom Flag to WMS students and Willoughby first responders, which honors those we lost and the heroes who responded that day. We are honored to be the only middle school in Ohio with a piece of World Trade Center steel on loan, a powerful reminder from Tower 1 at Ground Zero. Thank you to the Freedom Flag Foundation and our local first responders for joining us.

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

TIK TOK GLOW SKATE!

Tuesday, September 15th 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM United Skates of America (Wickliffe, OH)

Why You Should Go:

• 100% of Admission Goes Back to WMS!
  If 100 students attend, our school earns $500!

• More Than Just Skating:
  Not feeling the rink? Check out United Quest Laser Tag or head to the Arcade!

• Student Perk:
  Every student who attends receives a FREE incentive pass for their team! (Teachers will announce how to redeem it for bonus points, free time, or special perks!)

Event Details & Tickets:

• Need a Lift? Coordinate a carpool with friends so no one misses out!

• Get Your Tickets: Buy online ahead of time via the BookingZone Ticket Link.

DINE TO DONATE AT RAISING CANE’S - EAT CHICKEN, RAISE FUNDS!

Thursday, September 17 4:00-9:00 pm Raising Cane’s (5051 SOM Center Rd, Willoughby, OH)

Why You Should Go:

• Easy Weeknight Meal: Take a break from cooking and support WMS at the same time.

• A Portion of All Sales Donated: A percentage of your order goes straight to funding student activities, field trips, and teacher grants.

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