The Rebel Rouser

We made it! The 1st semester is over and Winter Break is here. Regardless if your child had big successes during the first half of the year, or had struggles, they made it through the hardest semester that I can remember in my 25 year educational career! Now that they have had a fairly normal semester of school, they have some true high school experience. That should make the 2nd semester less difficult as long as they work hard, engage in class, and take the opportunity to grow. Time for all of us to refresh, regroup, and get ready for 2022!

I hope all of you have a safe, relaxing, enjoyable break. We will see students back at school on Monday, January 3rd, 2022!

01/03 Classes Resume

01/12 Rebel Families Booster Meeting 7:00 PM

01/14 NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day

01/17 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Day

01/19 South Band Booster Meeting 7:00 PM

01/20 South Athletic Booster Meeting 7:00 PM

01/31 College Credit Plus Presentation at the PAC 6:30 PM

02/05 South Athletic Booster Raffle 6:00 PM

02/10 South 3rd Quarter Conferences 3:30-6:30 PM In-Person or Virtual

Senior names are posted on a whiteboard outside the main office. Please review your name,

as this is how your name will appear on your diploma. If there are any changes, please

see Mrs. Contento in the main office.

Reminder that SENIOR PORTRAITS were due on December 17th. Submission

guidelines and instructions can be found on the school website.

Thank you to all that donated toys for the Toys for Tots program. We over-filled our two boxes and had plenty of extra toys to go around! It is good to know that we made this holiday season a little better for children less fortunate! Thank you all for your generosity.

Here is a timeline for next steps for 10th graders interested in Excel TECC:

If your student has NOT applied for a program (they can apply to more than one!) they should do so immediately.

01/12 During this week virtual interviews will be held for students

02/11 rosters of students accepted will be released

For general information on Excel TECC click HERE!

Anytime a student is absent the office needs to verify their whereabouts. If you know your child will be absent, tardy, or leaving early, you can call (24 hours a day) to let us know. Then our office won’t have to call you! If we know you are picking them up you don’t even have to come into the building. Students will come out at the time you have requested for pickup! Thank you for helping us keep students safe.

Attendance Line: 440-283-2180

Late/Early Line: 440-975-3652

Main Office Line: 440-975-3648

South High School has three counselors to assist with student needs:

Mrs. Finnegan (last names A-G) 440-975-3653 karen.finnegan@weschools.org

Mrs. Duffy (last names H-O) 440-975-3624 celeste.duffy@weschools.org

Ms. Joyce (last names P-Z) 440-975-3657 virginia.joyce@weschools.org

*NEW* NEW *NEW* Visit our SHS Guidance News Sheet: CLICK HERE

Visit our SHS Guidance Website: CLICK HERE

Willoughby South High School has 3 Booster Organizations that support the students!

• Our BAND BOOSTERS support our Rebel music and band programs
• Our REBEL FAMILIES support our Rebel academic programs and provide scholarships
• Our ATHLETIC BOOSTERS support our Rebel athletics teams

Please support these fine organizations! They volunteer their time to give back to our kids in so many ways!

Rebel Families has taken over the indoor concession stand! We're looking for volunteers for all winter sporting events. All sign-up sheets are now available on our website here: Volunteer Opportunities - Rebel Families (southrebelmoms.com). Now is a great time to get involved!

Rebels Express, the South High Spirit Shop, is now open! There are many new items this fall! The spirit shop is located inside the school and will be open to students during lunch periods. Parents can shop online and pick up items in the main office during school hours. The link for the spirit shop can be found on the South High School website or click HERE.

The Argus is the name of the yearbook for South High School. Many people assist in the creation of this wonderful memento. Ms. McChesney is the adviser. To read more about the Argus, including how to help by contributing photos, advertising, or ordering, please click here:

THE ARGUS -SHS Yearbook link

• SCHOOL WEBSITE LINK: SOUTH HS WEBSITE
  
• ATHLETICS WEBSITE: REBEL ATHLETICS
  
• FACEBOOK PAGE: SOUTH HS FB
  
• TWITTER ACCOUNT: SOUTH TWITTER
  
• INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT: SOUTH INSTAGRAM
  

Are you interested in the youth programs offered by the local libraries, parks and recreation departments or other upcoming community activities? Are you looking for athletic leagues or scouting troops for your students? Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are now posted electronically. Paper flyers are no longer sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages HERE. For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are up

Students, staff and parents in the Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools can anonymously report anything that could potentially be harmful or dangerous to any of our staff or students. Students can access the Safe Schools Helpline through the district website HERE. Students are encouraged to say something if they see or hear something. We are all in this together and need to take care of each other. Students can text the helpline at 614-426-0240, then type TIPS. Students can make a voice call at 800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359 (800-418-6423 ext. 359).