November 2026

NOVEMBER

5 - Powder Puff Game (6:30pm)

9 - PTA Meeting

11 - Take Back Togetherness Night

24 - Club/Group Picture Day

25-29 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

DECEMBER

3 - Fall Theater Production (7pm PAC)

4 - Fall Theater Production (7pm PAC)

5- Fall Theater Production (7pm PAC)

6- Fall Theater Production (2pm PAC)

9 - Band Holiday Concert

10 - Orchestra Holiday Concert

12 - IMMIX and Merples Holiday Concert (7pm PAC)

17 - Choral Holiday Concert (6:30pm PAC)

16-18 - Midterm Exams

18 - End of 2nd Quarter

21-Jan 4 - Winter Break (classes resume Jan 5th)

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Parents and Students of the Class of 2027, click below for important information regarding Senior Year and Commencement

CLASS OF 2027 IMPORTANT DATES

SENIOR CLASS MEETING PRESENTATION

SENIOR SIGNS

Avon Lake PTA will be selling Senior Signs again this year.

Sales will begin on January 1st and end March 31st.

Each sign will be $15 and will be available for pick-up around mid-April.

Each sign is 18” x 24”, double-sided, and comes with a metal stake.

If you have any questions or need more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Laura Butler at: Lauraloubutler6@gmail.com / 734-812-2243

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

Student Opportunities

Job Posting & Career Information

SchooLinks

Program of Studies

Guidance Department website

Your Marching Shoremen have done it again! At the 61st Band A Rama on October 10th , they earned a Superior rating and are heading to the OMEA State Marching Band Finals for the 5th year in a row!

On November 7th, we ask everyone in Avon Lake to line up on Avon Belden Rd at 3:45pm to cheer us on as we head to Medina High School to perform at our 15th overall State Marching Band Finals!

If there are ever any questions, please check out the website at https://avonlakeband.weebly.com/ or email Mr. Brunger at Joshua.Brunger@alcsoh.org

Get ready to say “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” as ALHS brings the sunshine, music, and magic of Mamma Mia! to the stage! Tickets go on sale November 8th! Don't miss out on this great production!!

Save the dates for Mama Mia Performances

Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:00pm

Friday, December 4th @ 7:00pm

Saturday, December 5th @ 7:00pm

Sunday, December 6th @ 2:00pm.

Join ALHS Drama Club 2026-2027 Class Code: yq7caglb

Members of the National English Honor Society (NEHS) have started a pen pal program with first-grade students at Eastview and third-grade students at Westview. This fun and meaningful partnership gives students the opportunity to practice their writing skills, share stories, and build connections with younger students. Below are some sweet letters from Mrs. Schrift’s class back to their NEHS pen pals.

Students recently attended the Career Pathways Expo hosted by the Lorain County Business Advisory Council (BAC) at the Lorain County Fairgrounds’ Ross Exposition Center. The event brought together students from all fifteen Lorain County school districts to connect students with a variety of career opportunities.

Students explored careers in business and professional services, community government and public services, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, engineering, and the skilled trades through interactive hands-on stations. These engaging experiences allowed students to learn about different industries, discover potential career interests, and gain a better understanding of the skills and training needed for future success.

The expo provided a valuable opportunity for students to connect classroom learning with real-world career possibilities as they begin planning for life beyond high school.

This year, our Chemistry II class had the wonderful opportunity to hear from former Avon Lake High School students who went on to pursue degrees and careers in science. The guest speakers answered student questions about how ALHS prepared them for college, shared their campus experiences, and offered a look into their professional lives.

• Sarah Adams (Class of 2023): Currently studying neuroscience and psychology at John Carroll University, Sarah shared her experience working on two research projects at the Cleveland Clinic—one focused on multiple sclerosis (MS) and another on a sleep study, both involving research with mice.

• Brittany Clemens Meyers (Class of 2015): A former EMT and emergency room nurse, Brittany is completing her final semester in the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program at Case Western Reserve University. She talked about her journey from working on an ambulance to navigating the fast-paced ER, noting that she loved both roles because they challenged her to solve new problems every day.

• Garrett Rfan (Class of 2020): Garrett majored in Chemistry and Biology and is currently completing his clinicals in family medicine at Cleveland State University. He shared how taking College Credit Plus (CCP) courses in high school gave him a major head start. Though he originally dreamed of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, training across various medical fields led him to discover a passion for family medicine. Garrett hopes to open a practice right here in Lorain County!

• Julia Hurd (Class of 2022): A nursing graduate from Baldwin Wallace University, Julia currently works in the Cardiovascular ICU at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Julia offered practical study tips, encouraging students to connect with professors and form study groups. Drawing on her experience as a former ALHS soccer and football player, she also advised students to join club sports and campus activities to manage college stress.

84 students were recently inducted into the Avon Lake High School chapter of the National Honor Society! To qualify, junior or senior students must possess a 3.85 or higher cumulative G.P.A., and demonstrate clear and consistent evidence of outstanding service, leadership, character, and scholarship throughout all of their high school career as featured in a rigorous application process.

Congratulations to our newest National Honor Society inductees on their proud achievement!

Last month Key Club took the initiative to beautify the ALHS courtyard! Students spent the afternoon weeding and clearing leaves before the winter cold hits. We love seeing our students take such pride in keeping our school grounds looking its best!

Senior Jackson Manning has been practicing taekwondo for 14 years and teaching the sport since he was 14. Training at Horizon Martial Arts in Westlake, Jackson is passionate about helping students of all ages develop their skills while continuing to compete at the highest levels.

Jackson recently had an outstanding performance at the Fall Nationals competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He and his Cleveland-area team earned first place in both team sparring and team combat sparring. Jackson also earned third place in traditional forms, second place in combat sparring, and third place in individual sparring.

His biggest accomplishment came when he earned a spot on Team ATA-USA, a national-level sparring team that competes internationally. After advancing through multiple rounds of competition against more than 60 candidates, Jackson earned the competition’s single available team position. He is also currently ranked No. 1 in the world in his division, a ranking he has held since July.

Jackson looks forward to representing Team USA in upcoming international competitions, including events in Europe, the World Championships in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Pan American Championships in Argentina. Congratulations to Jackson on his incredible accomplishments and for representing Avon Lake High School on the world stage!

2027 Shoremen Boys Volleyball

We're looking for athletes that are interested in playing boys volleyball! Boys volleyball is currently a club sport in Avon Lake that plays in the spring season (February-May) against other northeast Ohio boys high school volleyball teams. Be part of the fastest growing boys high school sport in the country!

If you are interested in playing boys volleyball this season, please fill out the following Google form: https://forms.gle/tG1osV2wvHV2L4hc7 so we can collect your information and send you more details about upcoming dates, etc.

Upcoming Boys Volleyball Open Gyms (Main gym at ALHS):

· Wednesday, November 18 - 8:00-9:30pm

· Wednesday, December 16 - 8:00-9:30pm

· Open gyms will occur once per week in January and twice per week in February.

· Tryouts will be held during the last week of February.

Never played volleyball? That’s cool. Come learn the game, get some reps, and have some fun. High school and middle school boys are all welcome to attend open gyms — no experience needed! Follow us on X and Instagram @ShoremenVB.

Troy Intermediate is looking for seniors with 7th/8th period pass to volunteer to help tutor students in reading Monday through Thursday from 1:30–2:30 p.m. Volunteers will work alongside one of our teachers to provide extra reading support and encouragement to students. If you are interested please reach out to the principal at Troy- Mrs. Lengel @ 440-933-2701.

Join us at our next meeting on November 6 at 6:30 pm in the Craftsman Room in the Commons. There is no meeting in December.

Do you have a gift of organization? The High School PTA is looking for someone to shadow the current coordinator of the Christmas By the Lake Craft Show this year in hopes of taking it over with support next year. The good news is that there is a comprehensive playbook already set to follow, we usually sell out vendor spots early, and you will have the help and support of the current coordinator. We are at risk of not being able to do this event next year if we do not have the volunteers, which impacts scholarships and classroom appropriations that support our students. If you are interested please email billiejodavid@gmail.com.

It's almost time for the 29th Annual Christmas By The Lake Craft Show (mark your calendar: Saturday December 5)! The Craft Show is ALHS PTSA biggest and only fundraiser. The funds raised go back to our students in the form of scholarships, programs and equipment for classrooms.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help during the Craft Show (set up, admissions etc). Please see the sign up if you are able to help on Friday December 4 or Saturday December 5.

FOOD DONATIONS: We are also asking you to consider donating food items or a monetary donation so we can shop for food items that are needed. A light breakfast is provided for our vendors and volunteers as they arrive early at 6am along with drinks and snacks. Monetary donations to help with our light breakfast/snacks can be made via an online donation listed below or if other arrangements are needed for donations, please e-mail Laura Butler at christmasbythelake@yahoo.com or call 734-812-2243. All donations are needed by Dec 1.

Volunteer Sign Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAAA62BA7F85-66697486-2026

Food Donation Sign Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAAA62BA7F85-66695541-2026

Monetary Donation

Https://avonlakehsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/808713

Any questions, please feel free to e-mail ChristmasbytheLake@yahoo.com

Thank you for your help and we hope to see you at our Christmas by the Lake Craft Show!

Christmas by the Lake Craft Show Committee

School fees for the 2026/2027 school year will be added to PowerSchool the first week of October. All school fees that are in currently in PowerSchool are from past school years and must be paid prior to purchasing a ticket to Homecoming. If you have any extenuating circumstances or financial hardships that your family is facing, please let your grade level principal know as soon as possible. Once the school fees for the 2026/2027 school year are added to PowerSchool, an email will go out to parents with an attached invoice.

*If your student was charged for a missing textbook, library book, Chromebook, Chromebook charger or a missing calculator and they have the missing item, please return to Mrs. Hout in the Main office and the fee will be removed.

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 www.payschoolscentral.com . Your 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.

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.

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

2026-27 School Information

JVS Bell Schedule

JVS Announcements

The Spectrum

Commons Doors Open At 7:00AM

Interior Doors Open At 7:30AM

Main Office Hours

7:15AM - 3:30PM

Website: https://www.avonlakecityschools.org/highschool

Location: 175 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH, USA
Phone: 440-933-6290