December 2024
Hello Avon Lake!
Welcome back! As we soon close out the semester and have stepped into a new year, we are reminded of the fresh opportunities that lie ahead to learn, grow, and achieve together. This is a time to reflect on our accomplishments, set new goals, and embrace the challenges that will help us succeed. Let’s continue building on our successes through hard work, collaboration, and the support of our amazing school community.
Our positive school culture continues to thrive, thanks to the collective efforts of students, faculty, staff and stakeholders. This strong foundation of support and collaboration remains an important factor of Avon Lake High School, ensuring a nurturing and challenging environment for all.
I encourage everyone to stay communicative and engaged with our outstanding staff, as they are here to support and guide students throughout their journey. Together, we will continue to make this school year great!
Please visit our high school website, and pay special attention to social media and School Messenger for updates.
Thank you for your support.
Take care,
Michael J. May, Principal
JANUARY
1-5 - Winter Break
6 - Classes Resume
8 - CC+ Information Night (6pm PAC)
12 - Washington DC Parent Meeting (7pm PAC)
13 - PTSA Meeting (6:30pm Commons)
14 - 8th Grade Parent Night (6:30 PAC)
15 - Midterm Exams
16 - Midterm Exams
17 - Midterm Exams
17 - End of 2nd Quarter
20 - No School (Martin Luther King Day)
FEBRUARY
10 - PTSA Meeting (6:30 Commons)
13 - Course Recommendation Day
14 - No School for Students
17 - No School (President's Day)
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Class of 2025 Important Dates for Graduation
Parents and Students of the Class of 2025, click HERE for important information regarding Senior Year and Commencement.
BABY PICTURES
Email your baby pictures for the yearbook to Mrs. Rudkin Tori.Rudkin@alcsoh.org.
ALUMNI
Click the link here to submit alumni information for your family. May 1st is the Last day to submit Alumni information for inclusion in the graduation program.
COMMENCEMENT TICKETS
If a handicap or wheelchair ticket is needed, seniors should email Mrs. Gannon at amy.gannon@alcsoh.org to request a ticket. Emails must come from students. Please include the type of ticket needed (handicap or wheelchair) and the name of the person needing the ticket. The last day to request Handicap or Wheelchair tickets is May 23rd.
Guidance Department Updates
Fall OST Information
The 2024 fall administration of the Ohio State Tests will take place December 2- December 13. You will be notified by the Counseling Department if you need to take one or more state tests during this test window.
For more information on the Guidance Department please click the links below.
Job Posting & Career Information
Marching Shoremen News
November has been a very busy month for your Marching Shoremen! On November 2nd, they traveled to the OMEA State Marching Band Finals, performed their hearts out and earned a Superior rating! The last time the Marching Shoremen earned a superior rating at state marching band finals was 2019, so this was a very special moment for the students and staff!
Later in the month, we traveled to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to be spectators for Music for All's Grand Nationals Competition to support all of our Ohio Bands. It was a wonderful trip, the students saw amazing performances and are so inspired to bring this energy back to the band program!
On December 8th a large portion of our low brass will be performing in the Lorain Tuba Christmas at 2pm. Tuba Christmas started in New York 51 years ago and now there are hundreds of Tuba Christmas' all over the world! This event will take place at the Lorain Palace, admission is free, and there will be over 100 tuba and baritones beautifully performing Christmas carols!
The HS Band and Learwood Bands will have their holiday concert on December 10 in our Performing Arts Center at 7pm. Admission is free and after our performance, we will have refreshments in the Commons with performances by the Learwood and ALHS Jazz Bands.
Congrats to our students and we hope to see you at our performances!
For anything related to the Avon Lake Band, please check us out at
Drama Club
Experience a New Chapter in the Wizarding World Where Generations Collide and the Power of Love and Friendship is Tested. The ALHS Drama Club presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - High School Edition:
Thursday, Dec. 5th at 7pm
Friday, Dec. 6th at 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7pm
Sunday, Dec. 8th at 2pm
School Fees for 2024-25
School Fees and Fall Pay to Participate for the 2024-2025 school year will be added to PowerSchool the first week of October. An itemized invoice will be emailed to parents as soon as all fees are assessed in PowerSchool.
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.
Pay-to-Participate
The fee is $300 per student per year to participate in any sport at the high school. There is a District Family Cap of $400 for families with more than one High School and/or Learwood Middle School student participating in sports. More information on Pay to Participate can be found on the athletics homepage of the website. www.avonlakesports.com
If there are any questions or concerns regarding your school fee balance please contact Laura Hout (www.laura.hout@alcsoh..org) or 440-933-6290 x 1548.
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.
ALCSD School Supplies
ALCSD Food Pantry
