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Steele Report

Friday, August 30, 2024

Steele Report  Friday, August 30, 2024
Steele Report Friday, August 30, 2024

Steele Updates Steele Updates

Second Grading Period Academic Recognition

Marion L. Steele High School is pleased to announce its Academic Honor Awards for the second quarter. Congratulations to all!

High Honor Roll High Honor Roll

Students achieving High Honor Roll earned an average GPA of 3.65 or higher.

Honor Roll Honor Roll

Students achieving Honor Roll earned an average GPA between 3.00 - 3.64.

Event Information

Winter Formal

Winter Formal is Saturday, February 1st from 7:00pm-10:00pm in the Main Gym at Steele. Tickets will go on sale starting at 7:00am on Monday, January 13th and tickets will be sold online and available with cash. To avoid lines, we encourage online purchases and purchasing your ticket prior to the dance.


Tickets will remain on sale through the start of the dance. The cost is $25/ticket (plus fees).


To enter the dance, you will need your ticket QR code and your student ID.


Here are the instructions to purchase your ticket, starting at 7:00 on Monday, January 13th:


Online Ordering:
1. Ticket Link:
https://amherststeelecomets.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
2. Scroll Down to 2025 Amherst Winter Formal
3. Click on Get Tickets for this Event
4. Near the bottom of this page you'll see "Have a Passcode?"....Click on this Link
5. Your passcode is your school ID Number. If you don't know this number, log into your PowerSchool account and it is on your page. If you still can't locate it, please see someone in the Main Office or Mr. Wolf in room 102.
6. Follow the steps to purchase your ticket


If you would like to purchase the ticket for another Amherst Student, online, please have that student enter their passcode into the ticket site for you. They should not provide you with their student ID number.


Cash Purchase:

1. See Mrs. Doehr in the Main Office

2. Cash sales are on January 29th, 30th, and 31st from 2:45-3:00pm

3. Please provide her your Student ID Number

4. She will sell you your ticket and send that ticket to your school email address


Guest Tickets:

If you have a guest attending, Mrs. Arendash will give you their passcode to purchase their ticket. All outside Guest forms are due back by Friday, January 24th.


JVS Students:

A representative from Steele High School will be at Lorain County JVS on Friday, January 24th during lunch hours for students to purchase tickets.

When?

Saturday, Feb 1, 2025, 07:00 PM

Where?

Marion L. Steele High School, Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA

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OMEA Solo & Ensemble

On Saturday, January 18 our choir program had 32 students participating in the OMEA Solo & Ensemble event being held at North Ridgeville High School. All of these students gave incredible performances and represented the program at a high level. In addition to receiving a rating, each performer received specific feedback from their judge about strengths in their performance as well as areas for their continued growth. Of the 24 events, 15 of them received the highest rating of "Superior", while another 7 events received the second highest rating of "Excellent." Congratulations to all of these hard working students on their success at this event!
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Parent Teacher Conferences

Marion L. Steele High School will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 13th from 3:00 to 8:00 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. and 3:00 p.m.

Class of 2025

The Marion L. Steele High School Class of 2025 plans to hold its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 24th at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center. Doors will open at 9:00 am and the ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 am.


More information on the Commencement Ceremony can be found on page 14 of the Student and Parent Handbook and in the Senior Newsletter.

Marion L. Steele High School Webpage

MLS Counseling Department MLS Counseling Department

Scheduling for the 2025-2026 School Year

School counselors visited classrooms this week to discuss scheduling with all students. Students received access to the program of studies as well as a course scheduling packet. Students will need to review the course scheduling packet and talk to their teachers about any course recommendations. During the class meetings, students also received a copy of their high school transcript to cross reference classes and credits they’ve earned with what classes and credits they need towards graduation. Click the link below to access our course scheduling tab on our website for more information.


Starting next week, counselors will be meeting with students one on one to choose their course selections for the 2025-2026 school year.

2025-2026 Program of Studies
2025-2026 Course Scheduling Information

Scholarship Updates

As seniors continue to explore ways to fund their college education, we encourage them to stay updated on the latest scholarship opportunities shared with our school. Seniors will receive weekly email updates with this information, but we also recommend students make it a habit to check the ongoing scholarship updates.

Community Foundation of Lorain County Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers a range of scholarships for Lorain County residents, with varying criteria based on major, community involvement, and financial need. The application process is streamlined to help students easily match with relevant scholarship opportunities. Applications are now open and will be accepted until March 1, 2025. This is an opportunity that seniors will want to take advantage of!

The FAFSA Application Now Open!

Attention Seniors! The 2025–2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is available early, due to an extended testing period by the U.S. Department of Education. Students can start submitting their FAFSA forms now!


We encourage students to complete the FAFSA as soon as they’re ready.

FAFSA Application


Why is the FAFSA Important?
Completing the FAFSA is a critical step for seniors planning to attend college. It unlocks access to federal financial aid, including grants, work-study opportunities, and federal student loans. It also allows students to be considered for state and school-specific aid (available in the Spring), reducing the overall cost of college and making higher education more affordable.


By submitting the FAFSA early, students can maximize their financial aid options and better plan for college.


For more information, you can watch the FAFSA overview presented by Cleveland State University to our Steele families this past October 10th. Watch the video here: FAFSA Overview Video.

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MLS Counseling Website

Department Updates Department Updates

Culinary Fundamentals

Our students participated in life skills activities including cooking and kitchen safety!

Unified Special Olympics

Our Unified team has participated in both Basketball and Bowling this quarter!

Best Buddies

This quarter was a busy one for our Steele Best Buddies Organization! Students traveled to Nord Middle School in December to decorate Christmas Cookies with the Nord Chapter and decorated gingerbread houses. Additionally, our students participated in a vocational outing to learn basic life skills through shopping. These inclusive activities are beneficial to all participating chapter members.

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Steele Athletic Department Steele Athletic Department

MLS Dance Team

Amherst Steele Dance Team competed at one of four OASSA Dance Regionals on January 10 at Avon Lake High School. Our dance team won bids to OASSA States in both Hip Hop and Pom. Amherst Dance Team will be one of twelve teams in the state competing in each of the Hip Hop and Pom categories. The team will compete at Heath High School near Columbus on Sunday, January 26. Hip Hop will compete at 9:35 with awards at noon and Pom will compete at 2:10 with awards at 3:40. Amherst Steele Dance Team is also hoping to win a bid to Dance Nationals.

Winter Sport Season is Underway

Our winter athletic teams have officially started their winter contests. For full winter schedules, please visit our website at by clicking the button below.

Steele Comets Athletic Event Calendar

Winter Sports Senior Nights

Please join us in celebrating our senior athletes on the following dates:

Bowling: Wednesday, January 29th vs Brookside, (Park Lanes)

Wrestling: Thursday, February 6th vs. North Ridgeville, (Steele HS)

Girls Basketball: Wednesday, Feb 12th vs Brunswick (Steele HS)

Boys Basketball/Cheer/Dance: Friday, Feb 14th vs. Avon (Steele HS)

Senior Swim Night 2025

Spring Sports

Spring Sports:

Spring sports will be here before you know it! Reminder, you need to have a valid physical on file to try out or to start your spring sport. Please check your Final Forms account to verify your expiration date. If you need to get a physical before your first official day, please contact your medical provider to get an appointment. If you have any questions on your physical status, please see Mr. Wolf or Mrs. Doehr.


Official Spring Sport Start Dates:

Softball: Monday, February 17th

Baseball: Monday, February 24th

Track & Field: Monday, February 24th

Boys Volleyball: Monday, February 24th

Boys Tennis: Monday, March 10th


For more information (including ongoing open gyms and weight training for athletes not in a winter sport) on each spring sport tryout/start of season, please contact the Head Coach at:


Baseball: Coach Rositano, kingroz4@yahoo.com

Softball: Coach Reichert, lacey_reichert@amherstk12.org

Track & Field: Coach Glatz, rob_glatz@amherstk12.org

Boys Tennis: Coach Trunzo, tony_trunzo@amherstk12.org

Boys Volleyball: Coach Sanchez, felicia_sanchez@amherstk12.org

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Comets Live Youtube Channel

Important Dates

Important Third Quarter Dates

Saturday, February 1st: Winter Formal, 7-10pm, Main Gym.


Thursday, February 13th: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00pm-8:00pm


Friday, February 14th: No School


Monday, February 17th: No School, President's Day


Friday, February 21st: Winter and Spring Sports Pep Rally, B-Schedule


Wednesday, March 12th: Family First Night


Thursday, March 13th: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-6pm


Thursday, March 13th: End of Third Grading Period

2024-2025 Student Parent Handbook
2024-2025 Program of Studies
2024-2025 Attendance Procedures

Previous Newsletters

December 13th

November 22nd

November 1st

October 25th

October 11th

September 27th

Class of 2025 Senior Newsletter

September 13th

August 30th

Back to School 2024-2025

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Marion L. Steele High School

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

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