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Learwood Middle School

August 2026 Newsletter

Learwood MiddleSchoolAugust 2026 Newsletter

Welcome Back!!! Welcome Back!!!

Dear Learwood Families,


Welcome to the start of a great year at Learwood!


On behalf of the dedicated staff of Learwood, I want to welcome all of you back to the start of another school year. It is hard to believe another summer break is coming to an end. While this email may act as a grim reminder that summer is ending, I imagine some of you may actually be looking forward to getting back into the routine of school. I am very excited for this year and look forward to meeting all of you as the year goes on.


Below are some important announcements and reminders to help us get organized for the start of the year including a list of this year's important dates.


Construction has Begun

Many of you may have already seen that construction of the new middle school has begun and the site has been completely and safely fenced off. While we anticipate minimal disruption to the school-day, some procedures such as drop off may be adjusted as needed. Please see our message about student drop off below.


Locker day and Schedule Pick Up

August 11 and 12 will be locker/schedule day, where students will be able to pick up their schedules, walk the building, and learn to use their locker. If you are unable to attend these days, your student’s schedule will be accessible through PowerSchool.

August 11th (Grade 7 Only)

8:30-11:00 AM (last names A-L). 11:30-2:00 PM (last names M-Z)

August 12th (Grade 8 Only)

8:30-11:00 AM (last names A-L). 11:30-2:00 PM (last names M-Z)


Open House

This year’s Open House will be on August 26th.

Grade 7 parents are invited to attend from 6:00-7:00 PM.

Grade 8 parents are invited from 7:00-8:00 PM.


The Open House is for parents only and will begin with a group presentation in the auditorium, where you will get to meet the teachers and learn about the curriculum for this year. Foreign Language teachers will meet with all 8th grade parents. The other Essentials Teachers will meet with all 7th grade parents.


Once this portion is completed you will be able to visit individual classrooms to look at the learning environment. You will be able to access your student's schedule through PowerSchool. Staff members will be on hand in the hallways and near our school office to answer your questions.


Dropping Off Materials and Lunches

All items that are dropped off for a student should be labeled and placed on the shelf outside the main office. Students will need to stop in the main office during the Lunch/Support period or after school to pick up their materials. Please share this process with your student. As a reminder no outside delivery of food (ex. McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell, pop, Uber Eats, Grub Hub, etc.) is permitted.

PICK UP AND DROP OFF

Student drop off and pick up utilizes the north parking lot on campus. Stay on the outside loop and do not cut across the parking lot as this creates a safety issue with students crossing in front of cars. Students should be dropped off between the MPR doors and the band doors. Please do not wait to pull up next to the band doors to drop off your child, this will help the traffic move smoothly in the morning and will allow you to exit quicker.

Staff members will be outside to assist during the drop-off times. They are there to help the process so please make sure to follow their directives. We need cars to move all the way up to the band doors, and for all students in cars between the band doors and the MPR entrance to get out of the car and enter the building. We appreciate your efforts and understanding.


Please note that due to construction workers parking in the very first row, the dropoff/pick up route may need to shift one lane. School personnel will be on hand to help direct when needed.


Below is the route for you to follow as you enter and exit Learwood's parking lot. The area in red is the drop off zone. Please make sure to utilize that area to drop off your child.

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FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

The first home varsity football game is Friday August 21st. We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of our student seating policies at Friday night home football games.

In order to enhance safety and spectator enjoyment, the following procedures have been implemented for all home football games:


  1. All students in grades K-6 must be accompanied by a parent/adult in order to enter the stadium and must sit with their parents/adult in the home bleachers.

  2. Students in K-6 must remain in the bleachers during the game unless visiting the concession stand/restroom with their parent/adult.

  3. Learwood students will sit in the bleachers (The Pier) in the west end zone. Students must remain in the bleachers during the game. Our student section will be dismissed to the concession areas near the end of the second quarter. Students will be permitted to reenter The Pier anytime during halftime, as long as they are not interfering with band traffic.

  4. Supervision staff will be stationed near the concession stands and in the paved area in front of the concessions to monitor student behavior.

  5. Students are not permitted to leave their seats outside of the times mentioned above.

  6. Students in grades 9-12 will sit in the normal student section on the northeast side of the stadium.

  7. Please be reminded that backpacks, outside food/drinks, footballs, soccer balls, etc.…, are not allowed to be brought into the stadium. Also, noise makers are prohibited at games.


Students who fail to comply with these requests will be asked to return to their parent(s) and asked to remain under their parents’ supervision. If a parent is not in attendance, that parent will be contacted and asked to take the student home. Any violations of the rules and regulations as set forth by the district administration could result in being escorted from the stadium and possible forfeiture to attend future stadium events.


Student attendance at sporting events is an important element to promoting school spirit. It is our hope that students sitting in the bleachers will cheer and support the cheerleaders, band, and athletes on Friday nights. We appreciate your understanding and assistance as these actions are intended to ensure the safety and the enjoyment of the evening for all spectators.

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LEARWOOD PTA

Learwood PTA News


Welcome to a new school year! We wanted to introduce ourselves as the PTA Exec Board. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We are looking forward to a great year!


Stay tuned for information on how to join the PTA


Our first meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, September 10th at 9:30am. We always meet at the Avon Lake library. We look forward to seeing you there.


President- Leah McDermott (lmcdermott23@gmail.com)

Treasurer- Melissa Figueroa

Secretary- Leeann Hutcherson

VP Fundraising- Katie McClain

VP Membership- Maria Reeves

Council Delegate- Kelli Jones

IMPORTANT DATES

2026-2027 School Events

Subject to Change


AUGUST

11 - 7th Grade Locker/Schedule Day 8:30-11:00 (Last name A-L)

11 - 7th Grade Locker/Schedule Day 11:30-2:00 (Last name M-Z)

12 - 8th Grade Locker/Schedule Day 8:30-11:00 (Last name A-L)

12 - 8th Grade Locker/Schedule Day 11:30-2:00 (Last name M-Z)

18 - First Day of School

23 - Washington DC Parent/Student Mtg @ the PAC 7:00 PM - SUNDAY

26 - Open House: Grade 7: 6:00 PM Grade 8: 7:00 PM


SEPTEMBER

7 - Labor Day - No School

10 - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

24 - All Pro Parent Kick-Off 7:15-7:45 AM


OCTOBER

1 - Picture Day

2 - Homecoming Game vs Olmsted Falls

7 - PSAT Test 8th grade only

7 - Parent Conferences 3:30-7:00 PM

8 - Parent Conferences 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM - No School

9 - NEOEA Day - No School

15 - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

16 - SouperBowl against Avon

16 - End of 1st Quarter

22 - All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM

27 - Orchestra Fall Festival 6:00 PM @ ALHS

28-30 - Washington DC Trip


NOVEMBER

11 - Veterans Day Breakfast Program

11 - Take Back Togetherness Night

12 - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

18 - Picture Retake/Make-up Day

19 - All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM

25-27 - Thanksgiving Break - No School


DECEMBER

9 - ALHS/Learwood Band Holiday Concert 7:00 PM @ PAC

10 - ALHS/Learwood Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM @PAC

16 - Grade 7 Choir Holiday Concert 6:00PM @PAC

16 - Grade 8 Choir Holiday Concert 7:30PM @ PAC

18 - End of 2nd Quarter

21 - Winter Break (School Resumes 1/5/27)


JANUARY

5 - Return to School

14 - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

27 - Group Picture Day

28 - All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM


FEBRUARY

10 - Parent Conferences 3:30-7:00 PM

11 - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

15 - Washington’s Birthday - No School


MARCH

5 - Parent Conferences 7:00AM - 3:00PM

11 - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

12 - End of 3rd Quarter

17 - Take Back Togetherness Night

18 - All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM

26 - Spring Break (School Resumes 4/5/27)


APRIL

5 - School resumes

15 - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

29 - All Pro Parent meeting 7:15-7:45 AM


MAY

4 - Band Spring Concert 7 PM @ PAC

5 - Orchestra Spring Concert 7 PM @ PAC

13 - PTA Meeting 9:30 AM (AL Library)

18 - Grade 7 Choir Spring Concert 6:00 PM @ PAC

18 - Grade 8 Choir Spring Concert 7:30 PM @ PAC

27 - Last day of school (11:30 AM Dismissal)

ABSENCE REPORTING

The QR code below contains all the contact information for the main office. If you are calling to report that your child will be late or absent, please leave your message on the Attendance Line at (440) 930-8295. If you want to let us know that your child will be leaving for an appointment, please send in a note with your child to be dropped off at the main office in the morning.

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