Rebel Review

South Families,

What an incredible month it has been at South High School! From the excitement of North-South Week and our fall athletic successes to the many activities and events taking place throughout our building, it has been great to see just how vibrant our school community is. The energy, school spirit, and pride our students have demonstrated are what make South such a special place.

As we move into the second quarter, our focus over the next several weeks will shift back toward academics, encouraging students to reflect on their first-quarter performance, set goals, and make the most of each day in the classroom. At the same time, we look forward to continuing some meaningful traditions, including our Veterans Day celebrations, as we approach the busy holiday season.

Every two weeks, I'll continue sharing The Rebel Review to keep you informed about important dates, upcoming events, and the many great things happening throughout our school. As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are off to a fantastic start, and I look forward to all that this school year has in store for our Rebel community. You can visit our website anytime for the latest news and information. And, of course, if you need direct assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the main office at 440-975-3648.

Go Rebels!

Sincerely,

Mr. Suttell

Principal

Mark your calendar for these important events during the 2nd Quarter of the school year.

October 27 Hearing -Vision Screen at South (9th and 11th Grade)

November 3 Election Day/ Staff PD - No School for Students

November 5 Key Club Fall Blood Drive

November 7 South Marching Band at State Competition

November 9 South Choir Concert 7:30 pm (PAC)

November 10 Veterans Breakfast Celebration 8:30am - 9:30am

November 10 NHS Induction Ceremony 7:00 pm (LGI)

November 18 2nd Quarter Parent Teacher Conferences

November 20 Picture Day Make-ups/Retakes

November 25 - November 29 Thanksgiving Break

November 30 Teacher Comp Day - No School

December 1 School Resumes

December 2 South Experience Night

December 15-17 Midterm Exams

December 17 End of 2nd Quarter

December 18 Teacher Workday - No School

December 19 - January 3 Winter Break

January 4 Classes Resume - Start of 3rd Quarter

First Quarter grades have been posted to PowerSchool. I told our students in Class Meetings earlier last week that the First Quarter grades provide an opportunity for reflection. If your child's First Quarter grades indicate a struggle, encourage them to discuss with their teachers how they may be able to improve as we move into the Second Quarter of the year. If you have any questions, please email your child's teachers or guidance counselors for suggestions.

Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements, Class Ring, Letter Jacket and More!

Be sure to order before the deadline to SAVE money and so your items are delivered on time.

Place your order online at www.jostens.com

Deadline to place your online order is October 30, 2026.

For our 9th grade and 11th grade students, we will be conducting vision and hearing screenings on October 27. An earlier communication from the district was sent to you. If you wish to have vision and/or hearing screening completed for your child, you must complete the consent form. If consent is not obtained, no screening will be completed.

Please be reminded that students will not have school on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Teachers and staff will be in the building for Professional Development.

Our students in Key Club are hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, November 5. Please visit their Instagram (@SouthKeyClub) for details and information

In November our Willoughby South students will be participating in activities honoring our Veterans.

Breakfast for our Veterans.

We will be honoring our family and friend Veterans on Tuesday, November 10th from 8:30-9:30 in the Student Union with breakfast. Students will be given an opportunity to invite a family/ friend Veteran to have breakfast with that morning. Please fill out the Veterans Breakfast Form if you would like to attend. RSVP by November 6, 2026.

Veteran Shout Outs

Students will nominate Veteran family members, friends, peers, or neighbors to honor by filling out a form to "Shout Out" their Veteran over the morning announcements. A copy of that form will is attached below to print out and turn into the office if you would like to shout out a veteran.

Veteran Shout Out Form

Thank You Sign

Compliments of Mr. Mateoksy, we will have a large sign located by the front entrance of the Student Union for students to write Thank you notes and sign their name honoring our veterans.

Senior Center with Veterans

This year we are expanding our participation outside of South High and including the Senior Center. The Senior Center has invited our students to join them for lunch and their celebration of Veterans

We look forward to recognizing students who were accepted into the National Honor Society. Our National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is November 10 at 7:00pm in the LGI.

The senior class trip to New York City is scheduled from April 8-11, 2027. Earlier last week, the senior trip advisors met with seniors to provide information for those interested in attending the trip. For anyone that missed the meeting, here is the information that was discussed: 2026-27 Senior Class Trip Information. If you have any questions regarding the trip, please email Ms. Sinkovic (jessica.sinkovic@weschools.org or Mr. Burke (george.burke@weschools.org).

Future Ready Finances Information Letter

District Website Information

What a fall it has been for the Rebels! With championship performances, outstanding records, and postseason opportunities ahead, South athletics continues to make Rebel Nation proud!

Football (10–0)

Last night our Rebels finished an undefeated season and claimed the CVC Lake Division Championship! South has clinch the No. 1 seed in Division III, Region 9, setting up a first-round bye and a home playoff game on Friday, November 6.

Volleyball (20–2)

The Rebels wrapped up an outstanding regular season at 20–2, earning a share of the CVC Chagrin Division Championship! South also earned a bye into the district semifinals as the postseason gets underway. We expect to play at Boardman High School on Tuesday 10/27. Congratulations to the players and coaches on a tremendous season!

Boys Soccer (9–5–3)
The Rebels are headed into the OHSAA postseason and will host a playoff game tonight (10/24). Good luck to our boys as they look to make a postseason run!

Girls Soccer (12–2–2)
What a regular season for the Rebels! South finished 12–2–2 and hosted an OHSAA playoff game. While we did not get the result we wanted, we are so proud of the incredible season they had!

Girls Tennis
Congratulations to Cara and Lindsay Nejak on an outstanding performance at the OHSAA State Tennis Championships last week! The sisters finished among the top 16 doubles teams in Ohio, capping off a remarkable season and representing Willoughby South on the state stage!

Cross Country
Congratulations to Emma Shearer and Leland Dunham on earning placements at last Saturday’s CVC Cross Country Championship! Way to represent South!

Girls Golf

Girls golf earned an impressive 2nd-place finish at the CVC Tournament. Sophia Baker and Emma Hayes were recently recognized as all-conference performers!

Boys Golf

Our boys golf team finished a successful season finishing 4th at an incredibly strong CVC Tournament. Ralph Zappola finished a fantastic season by qualifying for the district tournament.

Congratulations to all our fall athletes and coaches on their hard work and accomplishments.

For all OHSAA events, Ticket prices are $10 for all adults. Students can purchase $5 tickets only at the gate or with the passcode “rebels”.

Tonight’s boy's soccer game, and our November 6 football game are OHSAA tournament events, which means regular season passes, staff passes and other complimentary passes are not accepted. Unfortunately, that includes our senior citizens, who must also pay the full admission price.

These rules apply to all of our upcoming postseason contests:

• Boys Soccer: Saturday night 7pm at home

• Volleyball: Tuesday 5pm at Boardman

• Football: Friday, November 6 at home and hopefully 11/13 at home as well.

We know this may be different from what families and fans are used to during the regular season, and we appreciate your understanding. These are OHSAA tournament policies, not school-level decisions. This will all apply for all playoffs games home, away, and neutral.

Purchase tickets for tonight’s boys soccer game using the links below:

• Boys Soccer – OHSAA Tournament Tickets

Student Tickets: Student tickets are available only on the day of the game. Students must click on “Have a passcode?”, use the code word rebels, and the $5 option will appear

Please see the South Guidance Newsletter for information, Updates and Quick links that provide information about the Guidance department and process

Additional Reminders from our Guidance Department:

ELIGIBILITY

Make sure your child looks at power school for his/her schedule. Athletes or any students who need eligibility, MUST be carrying 5-6 credits in order to remain eligible. Help them earn eligibility by reminding them that they must pass 5 credits in any quarter. Physical Education does not count toward eligibility.

QUARTER TWO

Encourage your child to start thinking about next year and the choices for classes

This is the shortest quarter, so make sure your student stays current with deadlines, assignments and studying for tests/projects.

LEAF (Lakeland Educational Assistance Foundation)

1. The LEAF representative, Mrs. Michelle Federer, is here every Wednesday. Please reach out at mfederer@leaf-ohio.org to set up an appointment or ask any question about the college process.

2. Please encourage your son/daughter to make an appointment with LEAF. You are welcome to attend with him/her.

3. If you are unable to attend a meeting on Wednesday’s, LEAF also has an office at Lakeland Community College.

4. Mrs. Federer is happy to help in all areas of post high school decisions.

5. Mrs. Federer will help with financial aid and scholarships.

Senior News:

1. We are now working on college applications through Naviance and common application
2. Encourage your child to create resumes and/or brag sheets.
3. Teachers need two weeks to complete letters of recommendation.
4. Please invite your child to speak to you about post high school plans.
5. FYI: Early Decision is BINDING. Early Action is not BINDING.
6. November 1st is the first deadline for Early Action acceptance. Applications and student information MUST be submitted by NOVEMBER 1 for schools that have deadlines.

Juniors News:

1. If your student is struggling with his/her classes, please have them reach out to guidance counselors immediately.

2. Encourage your student to make sure eligibility is attainable for Fall/Winter/Spring sports

3. Academically, this is a very important year for senior year applications next year.

4. Juniors MUST be taking 5 credits to be considered a full time student. This is important for eligibility and college application next year.

Sophomore News:

1. Start strong, end strong.

2. Academically, this is a very important year because of End of Course Exams in Biology, ELA II, American History and Geometry

3. Reach out and let us know if your child needs support.

Freshman News:

1. Continue your effort

2. If your child is having troubles finding classrooms, struggling with homework or school work or needs general support - please have him/her come see guidance.

3. Please encourage them to come see us in Guidance for school issues

Tutoring

Tutoring is available through National Honor Society. If your child needs help in any subject area, we can help them get connected with an NHS member. Email our NHS advisor for help; Mrs. Albertone at laura.albertone@weschools.org

Please reach out to guidance counselors, if you have any questions, comments, worries or concerns. We are looking forward to working with our families.

If your child is struggling personally or academically, please have him/her come to see counselors in guidance. We can help.

Thank you.

School Counselors:

Ms. Schmidt - students with last names: A-G mary-hope.schmidt@weschools.org

Mrs.Scripp - students with last names: H-O lindsay.scripp@weschools.org

Ms. Joyce - students with last names: P-Z virginia.joyce@weschools.org

Enjoy some pictures from an outstanding past several weeks!

Cara and Lindsay Nejak qualified for the OHSAA State Tennis Tournament

South students showed up at 5:00am for the Friday Frenzy newscast

South Football team celebrates their incredible victory over North with our student section. What a night!

Pink Out! Our students showed out to support cancer research by wearing pink, and celebrated our football team clinching the CVC Championship, and undefeated season and the Number 1 seed in the Division 3 Playoffs! What a night!

South Drama - Fantastic Fall Play - Deadline

North/South Week - A special tradition that never disappoints

Please see the Argus Update 2026-27 for up to date picture and yearbook information.