E.H.S Journey

It is hard to believe we have entered the 2nd quarter grading period. Fall sports season is wrapping up and winter sports has started training. Homecoming week was a success and performances have occurred or are in final preparations. In the classroom, students are experiencing new content and concepts such as inquiry-based learning, hands-on exploration and hearing from speakers from the community. As most courses and materials become new for students and content rigor progresses, please encourage your student to stay engaged, ask questions, participate, and grow. We are ever so grateful for the support you have shown in multiple ways for Elyria High School.

Jodie Johnson

Principal

23- Conference Make-up Day, No School

24- Thanksgiving Break begins

30- School Resumes

Elyria High School will administer the Ohio State Tests (OSTs) English Language Arts II and Algebra I End-of-Course exam retakes in December. Students who have not yet met competency on the ELA II (students grades 11-12) and/or the Algebra I (students grades 10-12) tests are required to attend testing (a minimum score of 684 on each exam is required for graduation). In addition, students who need a seal for graduation or who have previously been absent during OST exams for Biology, American History, or American Government may be required to test as well.

EHS will administer the English Language Arts II exam on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, and the Algebra I exam on Thursday, December 3, 2026. Students required to test will receive a testing notification letter with the test date, time, and room location by November 17, 2026. All other students not required to test will have a late start on those dates.

Please see the schedule below:

13- Drama Club presents "A Christmas Carol", 7pm; EPAC

14- Pioneer Fall Classic Robotics tourney, EHS

14- Drama Club presents, "A Christmas Carol",7pm; EPAC

15- Drama Club presents, "A Christmas Carol", 2pm; EPAC

• Various community resources and events for students and families can be found here.
• Every Friday, College Now and the EHS School Counselors are offering help to seniors for college applications, scholarships, job applications and more. Students can sign up here to attend during their lunch period or study hall.
• Dave Keller from the Lorain County JVS will be coming to Elyria High School to speak with our students during their American History classes. On Thursday November 19th, he will speak with periods 5-8 and on Friday November 20th, he will speak with periods 1-4 in our Performing Arts Center. On Wednesday, January 27th, Elyria Sophomores who sign up no later than January 14th will tour the Lorain County JVS to look at programs they are interested in. Permission slips will be handed out on November 19th and 20th and can also be found afterwards in the Counseling Center.
• Seniors, now is the time to start searching for scholarship opportunities! New scholarships are coming in on a rolling basis throughout the school year. Students should regularly check Naviance and the Class of 2027 Google Classroom for available scholarships and application deadlines. Paper copies of scholarship opportunities are also available in the Counseling Center. Encourage your student to check often—every opportunity can help make college more affordable!
• Student Leadership Opportunities Time to prepare your sophomore or junior for these summer opportunities:

1. HOBY (Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Seminar) nominations are now open. Parents and EHS staff may nominate current Sophomore (10th grade) student leaders for this competitive opportunity which takes place next June. You can read more about it and add your student's name to this FORM. Nominations will close at midnight on NOVEMBER 18th. The winner will be notified in early December.
2. Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State. In partnership with Elyria American Legion, Post 12, we are happy to continue the tradition of sending current Junior student leaders and those with leadership potential to attend Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State next June. The immersive, week-long mock-government experience is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Students interested in leadership and/or how government actually works should sign up on either Buckeye Girls State FORM or Buckeye Boys State FORM to attend an informational meeting in January. Multiple spots will be open.

• Excellence is achieved through a detailed vision, commitment or moral leadership.
• All Pioneers have a voice in decisions that affect them.
• Learners thrive when school is engaging and personally meaningful.