May 2026
MAY
1 - Military Signing Day
4 - AP Testing (Biology and Microeconomics)
5 - AP Testing (Chemistry and Government)
5 - Early Release for Students
6 - AP Testing (Literature and Physics 1)
7 - AP Testing (Physics 2 and Statistics)
7 - Spring Band Concert (7pm PAC)
8 - AP Testing (US History and Macroeconomics)
8 - Cap and Gown Delivery during lunch periods)
11 - AP Testing (Calc AB, Music Theory, and Seminar)
12 - AP Testing (French and Psychology)
13 - AP Testing (Language and Physics C)
13 - In Recognition of Excellence Ceremony (6pm PAC)
14 - AP Testing (Spanish and Physics C)
14 - Spring Orchestra Concert (7pm PAC)
15 - AP Testing (Enviro Science and Computer Science)
16 - Prom
19 - PTSA Meeting (6:30pm Commons)
21 - Scholarship Night (7pm PAC)
22 - Senior Field Day
25 - No School - Memorial Day
26 - Graduation March
26 - IMMIX and Merples Spring Concert (7pm)
27 - Senior Finals
27 - Baccalaureate (6pm St. Joseph Church)
28 - Senior Finals
28 - Seniors Last Day of School
28 - Spring Choral Concert (6:30 PAC)
29 - Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice (8am Commons)
29 - Commencement (6pm Memorial Stadium)
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 2026 Information
COMMENCEMENT TICKETS
If you are in need of a handicap or wheelchair ticket, seniors should email Mrs. Gannon at amy.gannon@alcsoh.org to request a ticket. Please include the type of ticket needed (handicap or wheelchair) and the name of the person needing the ticket. Seating for wheelchair and handicapped is assigned and does fill up so we cannot guarantee there will be seating available day of. The last day to request Handicap or Wheelchair tickets is May 15th. There will not be tickets for General Admission seating.
Parents and Students of the Class of 2025, click BELOW for important information regarding Senior Year and Commencement.
After Prom 2026 happenings
Shoremen Splash Refresher By Love Coffee Company (After Prom fundraiser)
Avon Lake’s new coffee shop is supporting our Avon Lake After Prom! Please consider stopping by and supporting this new local company and our AL After Prom!
On sale now until May 13, with a portion from each refresher sold to be donated to Avon Lake After Prom 2026.
Stop by and get a refresher today! Support local!
Love Coffee Company
Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 am-3:30pm
Located: 33473 Lake Road (Beach Park Station - Stop 65)
What’s in a Shoremen Splash: pineapple juice, coconut water, strawberry flavoring, and green coffee bean extract for a natural source of caffeine! 🌞
“Wow” Raffle Prizes Needed (After Prom)
AL After Prom 2026 is trying to secure some “WOW” prizes for our raffle!
If you (your business or the business you work for) would like to purchase and donate a “WOW” prize or two, feel free to use this Amazon Wish List and have it sent directly to our committee!
Unused gift cards??? Consider donating them to After Prom and will be put them to good use!
Raffle entries will only be for current Avon Lake 2026 Seniors who attend After Prom. Accompanying dates will not be eligible unless they are also a 2026 Avon Lake Senior.
After Prom is co-sponsored by Shoregals Sports Club which is a non profit so all donations are tax deductible (EIN 88-3345531)
Question: Contact Margo Bondar 216-214-6282 or Audra Avarello 216-406-8373
Wish List but open for other “WOW” prizes:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/BOABL4LYJ7MH?ref_=wl_share
After Prom Tickets- ON SALE NOW
Date: Saturday May 16, 2026
Location: Main Event - Avon
Time: 11:00pm-2:00am
Who: Seniors and their dates (you do not have to go to prom to attend After Prom)
Tickets: $15 per person - Head count needed ASAP - Buy Tickets today!!!
Includes: food, unlimited games and prizes!
Venmo: @Audra-Avarello (last 4 digits 8373) or Margo Bondar (last 4 digits is 6282)- include name of senior/date
Prizes: All 2026 AL seniors in attendance at After Prom will walk home a winner!
Check out the flyer!
THANK YOU - Raffle Calendar Success
Thank you to all who purchased our After Prom Raffle Calendar in March and/or donated prizes for our daily raffles for the calendar! It was a big success for After Prom 2026 so we thank you!
Guidance Department Updates
AP Testing:
May 4 - 8 AP Testing Week 1
May 11 - 15 AP Testing Week 2
ACT Test
May 8 - Deadline to register for the June 13 ACT @ ALHS- www.act.org
For more information on the Guidance Department please click the links below.
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
Dazzling Performance
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of our spring musical, Jesus Christ, Superstar on a stellar weekend! They earned 5 Dazzle nominations:
Parker Dansizen – Best Actress (Judas Iscariot)
Nathan Lamb – Best Supporting Actor (King Herod)
Best Ensemble/Chorus
Best Choreography Execution
Best Student Costume Design (Tier II)
And a special shout-out to Lucia Durbin, who was selected as a Student Reporter. What an amazing honor! The awards ceremony will be held May 16th at Playhouse Square.
Academic Challenge Team Has a Good Run to the Quarterfinals
The High School Scholastic Games continued the playoffs of its 36th Season of broadcasts on Tuesday, April 28th. Sadly our Avon Lake Shoremen lost in the the program’s fourth quarterfinal to Black River High School. Congratulations on a great season!!
Happy Birthday Pippa!!
Happy birthday on May 15th to our very own Shoredog - Pippa!!
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.
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.
