June 2026
Upcoming Events
JUNE
2 - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Final Exams (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th periods)
3 - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Final Exams (8th, 7th, 6th, 5th periods)
3 - Last Day of School
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Class of 2027 Painted Parking Spots
Class of 2027 please be on the lookout soon for an email containing information on painting your parking spot next year!
Guidance Department Updates
For more information on the Guidance Department please click the links below.
Students Make an Impact Through Community Service
More than 280 students participated in community service projects at 11 different locations, making a positive impact throughout the community. It was inspiring to see so many students step outside their comfort zones, try something new, and give back through meaningful service experiences. Below are a few of the organizations students gave their time to:
- Artemus Ward Elementary School
- Cleveland Book Bank
- Good Knights
- Redwood Elementary
- Honey from the Rock
- Mixed Breed Rescue
- Friendship APL
- Good Neighbor Thrift Store
Thank you to all of the students, staff, and community partners who helped make the day a success.
Band Notes
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
2026-27 Drama Club Show Reveal
On Wednesday June 3rd @7:00 pm in the Dr. Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center at ALHS the Drama Club 2026-27 Season Reveal will take place. All students, family & friends are invited. Information about free summer dance & acting classes will also be shared.
Please, contact Ms. Frank with questions: patricia.frank@alcsoh.org.
10th Grader is Chess Champion!
10th-grader, Sophia Panciu recently competed in the 2026 Ohio All-Girls State Chess Championship and finished first! She has been invited to represent Ohio at the 2026 Susan Polgar Foundation Girls National Chess Invitational next month. This tournament hosts girls' chess state champions in the US. Congratulations Sophia!!
Panciu Sisters Attend State Math Competition
10th-grade twin sisters Olivia and Sophia Panciu are traveled to Penn State University to participate in the annual National American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) competition held the last weekend of May. They are part of the 2026 Ohio ARML All-State Team.
Seniors Chosen for NASA Engineering Scholars Institute
Seniors Josh Kacenjar and Alex Postich successfully completed the NASA Glenn Engineering Scholars Institute, graduating from the program on May 21, 2026.
After being accepted into the prestigious program last spring, they met rigorous requirements that included academic excellence, technical seminars, mentorship experiences with NASA professionals, and the completion of a NASA engineering capstone project.
Congratulations to Josh and Alex on this outstanding achievement!
Senior Wins National Student Television Competition
Our very own Senior, Gabe Leite was awarded 1st Place at this year's National Student Television Network Contest!
Gabe won 1st Place in the VLOG Category for Division 2 with his video "STN Convention VLOG."
Click below to watch Gabe's winning video:
Would you like to see your student's achievements highlighted in the newsletter?
Train Like a Shoregal - 2026 Avon Lake Shoregals Youth Soccer Camp
Avon Lake Girls Soccer Skills Youth Camp
Trapping, Passing, Juggling, Dribbling, Footskills, Striking, and more!
Girls Only, ages 6-12
Click here to register - https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/avonlakecityschools/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzE1NTE%3D
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Doug at douglas.buczak@alcsoh.org or Coach Dino at sansotta.d@gmail.com
Dates: June 15th, 16th, and 17th
Time: 9:30 AM -12:00 PM
Deadline to Register: Friday, June 12th
Location: Walker Road Park
Cost: $60.00 (includes camp t-shirt)
Need to Bring: Water, Ball, Soccer shoes, shin guards
Staff Appreciation donations: https://avonlakehsptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/1169687
Senior Yard Signs: https://avonlakehsptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/e1e70786f336
Updates to Ohio's Attendance Law
Guidance for Parents/Guardians in understanding an Excessive Absence Letter:
Ohio's school attendance laws, recently updated by House Bill 96, revised which absences count towards overall chronic absenteeism and when families must be notified about excessive absences, recognizing that any absence impacts learning.
What are the key attendance thresholds?
Ohio law distinguishes between missing school for "any reason" and missing school "without a legitimate excuse.”
Students only need to miss 2-3 days per month to be chronically absent by the end of the year. You may receive a notice about excessive absences because our chronic absenteeism policy now counts all missed days—including excused absences—when determining excessive absences.
What should I do?
Continue to call the absence line (440-930-8296) to report medically excused or excused absences.
For a full list of excused absences, see board policy po5200.
Review your child’s attendance in PowerSchool weekly
Contact your child’s grade level administrator with any questions or concerns
Read Ohio Department of Education & Workforce’s Attendance Law FAQs
Need a little extra help with math? Visit the Math Lab!
Our Math Lab is open every day during students' lunch period study halls. Students are able to get support for their math class. Whether you need to review for a test, you are stuck on a homework problem, or you simply want to build your confidence, the Math Lab is the perfect place to ask questions and get the help you need. Get a pass from your math teacher or your study hall teacher in order to take advantage of this great resource.
REMINDER FOR FREE STUDENT ATHLETIC PASSES
The Student Pass for athletics is valid only for home events. If you plan to attend an away game, you'll need to purchase a ticket from the host school. Be sure to check their ticketing details before you go!
School Fees
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.
*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 at www.payschoolscentral.com. The 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.
Designated Bus Loading/Unloading Zones Near South Parking Lot Flag Poles and Caboose
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.
Avon Lake High School
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