October 2025
Welcome Back Shoremen and Shoregals!
Dear Students, Families, and Staff,
As October settles in, we welcome the familiar sights and feelings of fall—cooler mornings, vibrant leaves, and the comforting routines that shape our school days. This season brings a natural shift, both in the weather and in our pace. It's a time to pause, reflect, and continue moving forward with purpose.
Fall reminds us that change is not only inevitable but also beautiful. As we adapt to shorter days and cooler temperatures, it's important to stay grounded and resilient. Whether it's staying focused on academic goals, supporting one another, or simply embracing each day with a positive mindset, now is the time to build habits that will carry us through the coming winter months.
Let’s continue to show up for ourselves and each other—with kindness, with determination, and with the belief that every step forward counts. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made so far this year, and I look forward to all that’s still to come.
I encourage everyone to stay communicative and engaged with our outstanding staff, as they are here to support and guide students throughout their journey.
Please visit our high school website and pay special attention to social media and School Messenger for updates.
Regards,
Michael J. May
Principal
OCTOBER
4 - Band-A-Rama (5pm Memorial Stadium)
8 - PSAT for grades 9-11
8 - No School for Seniors
8 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-7pm)
9 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (7am-3pm)
9 - No school for Students
10 - No School (NEOEA Day)
13 - PTA Meeting (6:30pm Commons)
16 - ASVAB-CEP Testing (interested students can sign up with their counselor)
16 - NHS Induction Ceremony (6:30pm PAC)
17 - SOUPer Bowl (Avon Lake vs. Avon 7pm @ Avon)
21 - Picture Retake Day
23 - Marching Band Concert
24 - End of 1st Quarter
29 - National Merit Scholar Breakfast (invitation only)
29 - Orchestra Fall Festival (6pm)
NOVEMBER
3 - No School for Students
6 - Powder Puff Football (6:00pm tentative based on weather)
10 - PTA Meeting (6:30pm Commons)
25 - Group/Club Picture Day
26-30 - Thanksgiving Break
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Class of 2026 Information
Parents and Students of the Class of 2025, click BELOW for important information regarding Senior Year and Commencement.
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
Guidance Department Updates
For more information on the Guidance Department please click the links below.
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.
Marching Shoremen Updates
The Avon Lake Marching Shoremen kicked-off their 2025–2026 season with a standout performance of 'Wanted', a Spaghetti-Western themed show, earning a score of 77.5 and securing 3rd place in Class A at Revere's Marching Invitational.
On October 4th, Avon Lake will proudly host the 60th Annual Band-A-Rama, featuring performances by 11 talented marching bands from across the area. This year’s event is extra special — three of the participating band directors are proud Avon Lake alumni!
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Oberlin, Amherst Steele, and Beavercreek are all led by former Marching Shoremen!
Catch the Marching Shoremen one last time during the regular season as they perform at Maumee High School on October 18th.
Our Marching Band Concert will be on October 23 in the ALHS Competition Gym with free admission. All are welcome to attend and enjoy music from our entire season!!!
Please check out our website at www.avonlakeband.weebly.com
Drama Club News
Avon Lake High School Drama Club Calendar Fundraiser
Avon Lake Drama Boosters is the supporting organization for the ALHS Drama Program. We use funds to supplement theater improvements, feed our cast and crew, and many other ways that help make our productions extra special! For this fundraiser, the students are seeking people to “sponsor” a day in the month of October by collecting the value of the day’s number. For example, if someone picks the 1st, they will pay $1. The person that picks the 20th will pay $20. Students can accept cash, check, or Venmo payments. Thank you for supporting our amazing theater program!
School Fees
School Fees for the 2025-2026 school year will be added to Power School at the start of this month. Parent will receive an invoice via email once they have been added. 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.
News from the Nurse
*Reminder parents/guardians of 12th grade students*
The Ohio Department of Health requires that *2 doses of MCV4-Meningococcal vaccine be administered before a student enters 12th grade. This vaccine protects against meningitis. If the first dose of MCV4 was administered on or after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required. Ohio Revised Code (Section 3313.671) requires “exclusion” on the 15th day of school entrance of all pupils who do not meet the above requirements. If you have not done so already, please send in a copy of your child’s immunizations which show that they have received these vaccines. A copy can also be emailed to: Debra.Valadez@alcsoh.org
If you would like more information on meningitis, please use the following link https://www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/
*If you choose to not have your child vaccinated, a waiver form must be completed and be on file. You can print out a waiver form by going to www.avonlakecityschools.org Click “District” on the top menu, select Health news, scroll down under School Medical Forms for the immunization wavier form.
