North Notes

Dear Ranger Families,

It was a fun-filled Homecoming week here at North, culminating with the football teams win, putting them at 4-0 on the season. We look forward to the Homecoming Dance, tonight at 7pm here at the high school. There will be no admittance after 8pm, and the dance concludes at 10pm. Go Rangers!

Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday, September 24th from 4:30-7:30pm. I will send out a sign up form next Thursday. We hope you will join us. On the same night, LEAF will be hosting Financial Aid And College Planning night at 6:30pm in the PAC. Please attend if you would like information regarding the financial aid and college application process. While you are at conferences and/or Financial Aid Night, please stop at the Pop-in Cafe in the Union. The flyer is below.

Pop In Cafe

Due to damage and destruction in the boys restrooms this week, I will be shutting all academic wing boys restrooms next week, leaving only the Union boys restroom open. We will have a monitor stationed at the restroom all day allowing only a certain number of boys in at a time. If the boys prove they can treat the Union restroom with respect, after one week, I will reopen an academic wing restroom. If your student is aware of any students vandalizing restrooms, please encourage them to tell an administrator. Thank you for your understanding.

If your student has a medical concern or condition that you have not spoken to Nurse Jennie about yet, please reach out via email (jennifer.lu@weschools.org) or phone (440-975-3683).

Also, if your student requires any medication at school (prescription, over the counter, inhaler, epipen, etc.), please let the clinic know to get the appropriate forms filled out.

Just a reminder that the school day is as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:40 am - 2:25 pm

Wednesday Delayed Start: 8:30 am - 2:25 pm

The counseling department newsletter can be found HERE.

Sincerely,

Victor Puskas

North HS Principal

victor.puskas@weschools.org

September 12 - Homecoming Dance (7-10pm) at North HS

September 15 AVIS Award Ceremony 8:30 AM (PAC)

September 22 Blood Drive

September 24 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30 – 7:30 PM

September 24 Financial Aid and College Planning Night 6:30 PM (PAC)

Link to document of all Important Dates can be found HERE.

The Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools Board of Education has placed a proposed 0.75%

earned income tax on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The outcome will determine whether the

district continues operating two comprehensive high schools or transitions to one.

The proposed 0.75% earned income tax would generate about $14 million a year on a

continuing basis, with roughly $9.6 million for operations and $4.4 million dedicated to

permanent improvements such as buildings, technology, security, and buses. A resident with

$50,000 in active income would pay approximately $375 per year.

An earned income tax is applied to the active income of district residents and does not apply to

passive income, such as Social Security benefits, pensions, capital gains, interest, dividends, or

other investment income.

If the proposed tax is approved, under the district's current plan:

● North and South would continue operating as two comprehensive high schools.

● Other reductions would happen on a more measured timeline.

● We would have more time to evaluate enrollment, building use, and long-term facility

needs.

What happens if the earned income tax levy fails? Beginning in the 28-29 school year, the

Board would need to implement the following cost-savings measures:

● Reduction in district staffing to match new footprint

● Consolidation to one high school and one middle school

Full details are available at www.weschools.org/futurereadyfinances.

The bell schedule has changed slightly this year, with ten minutes being added to the student day. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, the student school day will be from 7:40 am to 2:25pm. We will continue this year with our delayed start Wednesdays. During Delayed Start, teachers meet in small groups called Professional Learning Communities, aka PLC’s. During this time, teachers examine assessment data and plan ways to reach every student. School hours for students on Wednesdays will be 8:30 am to 2:25pm.

Bell Schedules

This fall, the Willowick Public Library is hosting two programs to prepare students, and their parents/caregivers, for the college financial aid process. These programs are facilitated by College Now Greater Cleveland:

Financial Aid 101- Unlocking College Funding

Thursday, September 17, 6pm

Explore the various types of financial aid available, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. Learn how to navigate the financial aid application process to maximize your funding opportunities from a College Now Advisor.

Register Here: https://welibrary.libcal.com/event/16521691

FAFSA Completion Support

Thursday, October 15th, 6pm

Get one on one support with completing the 27-28 FAFSA. A College Now advisor will be available to meet with students and parents in order to complete the FAFSA (financial aid application) for college.

Register Here: https://welibrary.libcal.com/event/16521701

Introducing SafeArrival: A Faster, Easier Way to Report Absences

We’re excited to launch a new, more convenient way for families to report student absences: SafeArrival!

Starting now, all absences, whether your child is staying home sick, arriving late, or leaving early now can be reported quickly and easily.

2 Simple Ways to Report an Absence:

1. Use the MyPowerHub Parent Portal

2. Call Toll-Free – 855-612-7207 and follow the prompts (new number)

Absences You Can Report: Full-day absences, Late arrivals, Early pick-ups

You can even upload doctor’s notes directly through the app!

Why Families Love SafeArrival:

• Available 24/7 — report absences in advance or on the same day

• Instant confirmation once your report is submitted

• Information goes directly into PowerSchool — no need to call the office

• Still using the old attendance line? It now forwards to SafeArrival automatically

Doctor’s Notes

If your child is absent due to illness or needs to leave due to a dental, medical or counseling appointment, they may turn in the provider's excuse to the attendance desk for an excused medical absence. These documents will prevent your child from being penalized for hours missed, as Ohio House Bill 410 requires us to track attendance hours. Should your child exceed the limit for hours, you will receive a letter, and we can no longer excuse your students' absence unless proper documentation is provided. Please Note - Drivers Education is not an excused absence.

Yearbooks

Please stop by room 208 to pick up your 2026 yearbook if you have not yet received it!

2027 yearbooks are on sale now for $83 and can be bought online at jostens.com. Until September 18, if you get your yearbook personalized, you will receive 4 free icons to add to your book.

School Pictures

School pictures were taken this past Wednesday. Students were given instructions on how to order pictures, but if you have any questions, please contact Cirino Photography.

Picture Retakes: October 23, 2026

Senior Panoramic Picture: January 29, 2027, at 7:45 in the gym

Senior Pictures

Senior pictures are due by Friday, December 18, to the google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-pxd0i8rtDJ4YpmF3k7DqcGRi5AdUusPFHP53sXwJXH2KYQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106116662368700684030

Please upload JPEG pictures; no screenshots because they will not upload to our software. Please make sure the picture is labeled with the student´s first and last name with the graduation year.

If you have any questions please email Mrs. Fryman at north.yearbook@weschools.org or stop by room 208.

This year's cell phone policy is the same as last year. The policy is in alignment with state law and board policy. The purpose of the policy is to maintain a productive learning environment by eliminating distractions and enhancing student engagement with the lesson and fellow classmates.

Mrs. Gallucci will be transitioning into a new role for the upcoming school year. She will now be the Workforce Guidance Counselor, working with both North and South HS on workforce initiatives. This means she will no longer have a student caseload at North. Students will now be split amongst three counselors by last name, according to the categories below:

Mrs. Vaughan: Last Names A - Ha (kirsten.vaughan@weschools.org)

Mr. Zenz: Last Names He - Ph (jack.zenz@weschools.org)

Mrs. Phillips: Last Names Pi - Z (lindsay.phillips@weschools.org)

Eventlink is the new software program the athletic department is using as a scheduling platform. Eventlink offers an app in the Apple or Google Play Store for parents and community members, if you are interested. They also power our new athletic website, see link below:

https://northrangersathletics.com/

The Blood Drive will be Tuesday, September 22. If a student is a junior or senior and interested in donating blood, please fill out the Google Form: https://forms.gle/LZTnvDP8H9LqEG9w8. If you are 16, you are required to bring a parent permission slip on the day of the blood drive. Those forms can be picked up from Mrs. Fleming in room 211. You will be excused from class to donate blood, but try to donate during a lunch or study hall first before missing a class.

Current members should be checking the Schoology page frequently for important information. The first meeting will be Monday, September 21 after school and is mandatory. Hours can be turned into 211 or Mrs. Fleming's mailbox. The Induction Ceremony is Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM in the PAC and all members are required to attend.

Current juniors and seniors interested in joining the National Honor Society who have at least a 3.5 GPA can get an application from Mrs. Fleming in 211. Completed applications will be due Friday, September 18 by 2:30 PM to Mrs. Fleming.

Emails were sent out to students who will receive an AVIS Award based on their positive attitude from last school year. Students will find out who nominated them at the ceremony. The event is Tuesday, September 15 at 8:30 AM in the PAC. Families should have received a physical letter at this point inviting them to attend.

If you have any questions regarding the National Honor Society you can email Mrs. Fleming at jessica.fleming@weschools.org.

Thank you for your support of the Eastlake North Music Boosters as we strive to help give our Music Students the best experience possible!

Please review the following "Quick Reference for Sick Students" document.

Medications

Any medications (including over the counter medications, prescription medications, inhalers and epi-pens) to be consumed during the school day require a completed medication form. These forms can be found on our website HERE. Along with the completed form, a supply of the medication should be delivered to the clinic.

Clinic Visits

Our clinic utilizes software to document student visits. If your child visits the clinic with a minor issue, you will be notified via email of the visit. For major issues (fever, substantial injury, vomiting, etc.) you will receive a phone call from clinic staff. These protocols are in place to keep you informed of your child’s status during the day!

Contact Us

Please reach out if we can assist you in any way! The clinic phone number is: 440-975-3683.

Mrs. Jennifer Lu BSN, RN, LSN - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Mrs. Jennifer Healan (health aide) - Tuesdays and Fridays

Communication is critical at any school, but with over 1,300 students, 100 staff members, and dozens of sports, clubs, and activities it is especially important at North! Each week there are so many events going on, that keeping up with them all can be challenging.