Steele Report

Comet Nation,

Thank you for an awesome 2024 Homecoming week! It was great to see so much Comet Pride in the hallways for our spirit week. We couldn't be more proud of our students for a great start to the school year.

Please review this Steele report which has important information regarding Parent Teacher Conferences, our upcoming PSAT day, and much more. As always, feel free to contact us in the main office at 440-988-4433 with any questions or concerns.

Go Comets,

Mr. Tellier

Congratulations to Lucas Young and Mort Wilson on being named Commended Students in The 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! This recognition places them in the Top 50,000 students in the entire nation!

Congratulations to Mr. Agostinelli who received a 1.6 Million Dollar Ohio Career Technical Education (CTE) Equipment Grant from the Ohio Department of Education! These proceeds will go directly to our Steele Makerspace and benefit our Robotics and Automation Programs. These courses are made possible through our valued partnership with LCCC.

We are excited to announce the launch of the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) program at Marion L. Steele! This new initiative offers students an opportunity to build leadership skills, learn about maritime careers, and develop a strong sense of discipline and responsibility.

The NNDCC program is designed to promote citizenship, service to the nation, and personal growth. Cadets will engage in various activities, including physical training, academic studies, and team-building exercises. They'll also get to participate in drills, ceremonies, and even community service projects, fostering teamwork and pride.

Our inaugural class of 43 cadets has been working hard since the end of last year to acquire inventory, remodel spaces, and learn basic military drill. We are happy to announce that our cadets will be presenting the colors at this week’s homecoming game and future Steele events going forward. We look forward to building a solid, rewarding program for our students and community!

Last week, all student athletes and students who participate in clubs participated in an interactive Think Fast Assembly on Teen Driver Safety! Check out the highlight video below.

Mr. Difranco's Ceramics students will be taking part in Empty Bowls by the Lake by making and donating 30 bowls! The proceeds will go towards Second Harvest and other local food banks!

On Wednesday, October 9th all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT. The test is digital and all students must make sure they arrive at school with their chromebooks fully charged. Backup chromebooks will not be provided. Students will also need to bring their calculator for the math section of the test. The test will end at approximately 11:30am - 12:00pm and students will be dismissed for the day once they are done testing. Students testing with accommodations may take longer to test and will not be allowed to leave early. Seniors do not have school on this day. Please contact your student's counselor with any questions.

Marion L. Steele High School will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 10th from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.

We encourage all parents to schedule a time to meet with any or all of their child's teachers. To schedule a conference, please call Mrs. Arendash at 440-988-4433 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Please click the link below for our Senior newsletter, which was released on September 20th. For more important dates and information for the class of 2025, please see the checklist below that was provided for Seniors on the first day of school. Paper copies can be found in the Steele main office. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding your senior year!

Mr. Toney Grades 11 and 12 Assistant Principal

Mrs. Cooney Senior Counselor

Mrs. Doehr Senior Class Advisor

The Steele Math Department is off to another solid start to a school year. Teachers used Restart Readiness to assess student knowledge to start the year to help guide instruction. It will be used as the year progresses to monitor student growth.

We offer eight different subjects and many of those offer variations of regular, honors, AP, co-taught and CCP (College Credit Plus).

Math Lab is available after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:50-3:50. With less than three weeks left in the nine weeks, it would be a great place to get some extra help for a struggling student.

As we are getting closer to the end of the nine weeks, please keep an eye on your child's grades. Reach out and schedule a conference with a teacher (Conferences are Oct. 10th from 3:00-9:00) if you have any questions or concerns.

Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is crucial for securing financial aid, scholarships, and merit awards. Cleveland State University will guide us through the FAFSA application form & process, providing valuable tips and guidance. We encourage senior parents and students to attend this session. If you plan to attend these sessions please complete the following Google form: https://forms.gle/p1E7UunJY29o6v88A

Every fall, Steele offers juniors and seniors with a valuable opportunity to attend college representative visits. These 30-minute sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in our Steele Presentation area, typically at 9:15 am. During these sessions, admissions representatives from various colleges stop in to give an overview of their institutions. They provide detailed information about admissions processes, scholarships, and important deadlines.

This is a great chance for juniors to learn about different colleges and universities and for seniors to ask any questions they might have about the admissions process, majors, scholarships, etc. Students can register for these visits through their SchoolLinks account, which is accessible via their Amherst Launchpad/Classlink login. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cooney.

Congratulations to our boys golf team on winning their second straight Southwestern Conference Championship! Additionally, congrats to Senior, Jacob Sprinkle, on playing his way to being named the Southwestern Conference MVP! For more information, click here.

Winter sports are right around the corner. If you have interest in participating in a winter sport, please reach out to our winter coaches to see what information they have for you regarding any volunteer activities they have going on between now and the official start date or any information they may have regarding tryouts/first official practices. Reminder that you will need to have a valid physical on file before the first official day and that your Final Forms account will need to be up to date.

Below is a list of our winter sports, coaches, their contact, and the first official start date:

Girls Basketball

Dave Zvara

david_zvara@amherstk12.org

First Day of Tryouts: Friday, October 25th

Boys Basketball

Pat Bray

pat_bray@amherstk12.org

First Day of Tryouts: Friday, November 1st

Ice Hockey

Steve Morris

arcsports1@yahoo.com

First Day of Official Practices: Friday, October 25th

Swimming & Diving

Mary Bartek

mary_bartek@amherstk12.org

First Day of Official Practice: Friday, October 25th

Girls & Boys Bowling

Steven Taylor

steven@sandstoneohio.com

First Day of Official Practices: Friday, November 1st

Wrestling

Tom Milkovich

First Day of Official Practice: Friday, November 15th

Please consider purchasing a Student Home Athletic Event Pass. For $50 you can get into all HOME Regular Season Athletic Events (HS and Junior HS). The pass does not work for OHSAA or SWC Home Athletic Events. If you have not purchased your pass, yet, please email Mr. Wolf at casey_wolf@amherstk12.org to get instructions and a passcode to purchase your pass.

All student athletes (fall/winter/spring), please check your schedules to verify you are in the equivalent of at least 5 one credit courses each grading period. Please note, that PE courses do NOT count towards your academic eligibility because they are only worth the equivalent of a half credit. If you need to add courses, please see your school counselor. If you are unsure or you want help verifying your eligibility, please see Mr. Wolf or your school counselor.

Important First Quarter Dates

Saturday, September 28th: Homecoming Dance, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Main Gym

Wednesday, October 9th: PSAT for 9th, 10th & 11th

Thursday, October 10th: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday, October 11th: No School, NEOEA Day

Monday, October 14th: Fall Choir Concert, 7:30pm, Cafetorium

Thursday, October 17th: Fall Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm, Cafetorium

Thursday, October 17th: Senior Portraits, Class of 2025 Senior Panoramic Photo, 7:45am, Main Gym

Friday, October 18th: End of First Grading Period

Class of 2025 Senior Newsletter

September 13th

August 30th

Back to School 2024-2025

Email: joseph_tellier@amherstk12.org
Website: https://www.amherstk12.org/schools/steele
Location: 450 Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-4433
X: @SteelePrincipal