Rebel Review

South Families,

With our first full week of school behind us, I want to take a moment to thank our students, families, and staff for helping make the opening of the school year such a positive one. I especially appreciate everyone's patience as we implemented our updated arrival and dismissal procedures. Each day has become a little smoother, and your cooperation has played a significant role in helping us navigate the changes.

It has been exciting to see how quickly students and teachers have settled into the routines of the school year. Expectations have been established, relationships are continuing to grow, and learning is underway. Our teachers are beginning to introduce students to the skills and learning experiences outlined in our Future Ready Learning Framework, helping students build not only strong academic knowledge but also the collaboration, communication and critical thinking they will need for success beyond high school.

Outside the classroom, our Rebel pride has been on full display. Our fall athletic teams have enjoyed an outstanding start to their seasons, with each of our teams currently posting winning records. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to representing South with pride have been exciting to watch, and we look forward to cheering them on throughout the fall.

Every two weeks, I'll continue sharing The Rebel Review to keep you informed about important dates, upcoming events, and the many great things happening throughout our school. As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are off to a fantastic start, and I look forward to all that this school year has in store for our Rebel community. You can visit our website anytime for the latest news and information. And, of course, if you need direct assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the main office at 440-975-3648.

Sincerely,

Mr. Suttell

Principal

Mark your calendar for these important events during the first few weeks of school:

September 3 South Athletic Hall of Fame Induction at La Vera

September 7-11 "Homecoming Week"

September 7 Labor Day - No School

September 11 Homecoming Football Game

September 12 Homecoming Dance - at South High School 7:00pm

September 23 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 7:30pm

September 23 College Financial Aid Night 6:30 in LGI

October 9 NEOEA Day - No School

October 12-16 North/South Spirit Week

October 16 South at North Football Game 7:00pm

October 16 End of First Quarter

South High Administration

The administrative team at South is eager to work with you and our students to support student success. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the appropriate grade level administrator:

Mr. Andy Suttell, Principal: andrew.suttell@weschools.org

Mr. David Miller, 11th and 12th Grade Principal: david.miller@weschools.org

Mr. James Mrozek, 9th and 10th Grade Principal james.mrozek@weschools.org

Mr. Jeff Fox, Athletic Director: jeffrey.fox@weschools.org

We are excited to announce that South High School’s Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday,September 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, right here at South High School. This year’s theme, A Night in Paradise, Homecoming 2026, promises to be a memorable evening of memories for our students.

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
  

• Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  

• Location: South High School
  

• Tickets: $25 per student

Tickets will be available for purchase Thursday, September 3, through Thursday, September 10. Please encourage your student to get their ticket early! No tickets will be sold on Friday, September 11.

Bringing a guest? A Guest Form is needed. Guest Approval Forms can be printed or found in the office. Guest Approval Forms must be completed and turned in when buying tickets.

We look forward to a safe, fun-filled evening celebrating our students and school spirit. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Vilk at dawn.vilk@weschools.org.

During all lunch periods on Thursday, September 3, we will host a Club Fair for our students. This will be a great opportunity for students to learn more about the many clubs and activities available at South and find ways to get involved. I strongly encourage any student who has not yet found a way to connect at school to stop by, explore the options, and find something that interests them.

On Monday, August 31, South Drama Club will host their Fall Play auditions. Last week in Social Studies classes students heard about all the opportunities to get involved in these productions. Please consider joining the South Drama Club by auditioning or getting involved. See the flier below for details!

The tradition of Homecoming will be celebrated during the week of September 8 through the dance on September 12. South will be filled with excitement for our students and school community. I hope everyone can plan to get involved in some way.

Homecoming Court Announced

Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Court that was announced on Friday. They will be celebrated during our annual Homecoming Pep Assembly which will take place at the end of the school day on Friday, September 11.

Queen Nominees

Fiona Coyne

Mollie Garman

Addyson Matriano

Kensley McArthur

Gianna Tucceri

King Nominees

Davin Armenti

Scott Balash

Trenton Chmura

Jackson Klouda

Christian Santone

Homecoming Spirit Week

Each day throughout the week will feature a different spirit theme, giving students a chance to have some fun and show their Rebel pride. We encourage all students to participate and help make it a great week at South! Daily themes will be announced next week.

Football Game and King and Queen Announcement

Homecoming Dance - Saturday, September 12, 2026

To cap off the week, our students will enjoy the homecoming dance on Saturday, September 20 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

I am excited to share information about the upcoming PSAT/NMSQT opportunity available to our 11th grade students. This assessment provides valuable practice for college entrance exams and can open the door to scholarship opportunities. Registration is now open for the upcoming PSAT/NMSQT, available exclusively to 11th-grade students. This exam offers standard SAT practice and enters students into competition for National Merit Scholarship programs. To sign up, students must pick up a registration form from our main office.

On Wednesday, September 23, South will host our first Parent-Teacher Conferences of the year. Conferences provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss progress up to this point in the year. We have scheduled conferences in the middle of the First Quarter in order for discussions to occur that may help increase student achievement prior to the end of the First Quarter (October 16). Teachers will be available anytime from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm to meet with you to discuss student progress and any questions you may have.

Senior students and parents planning on attending college should mark your calendars for September 23 and plan on attending our College Information Night! Our guidance and LEAF counselors are hosting an information night for you to hear about the college applications and process, important deadlines, and the use of Naviance. A question and answer period will also be available to allow you to ask important questions and receive answers. This will be held in South's LGI Auditorium beginning at 6:30pm.

Rebels Express, our student run spirit store, is now open for business! We are currently open for online shopping. You can find our online store on our school website and at https://rebelexpress.square.site/. Please follow us on social media for new item announcements, special sales and additional in-store hours. Instagram - @rebels_express Facebook: Rebels Express Spirit Shop

Please see the Argus Update 2026-27 for up to date picture and yearbook information.

Please see below for some South Club meeting dates. Attend any meeting to join!

Rebel Yell- 1st Meeting is Thursday, September 3rd at 7:15 am or 2:20 in the 100 commons.

We are looking for new and returning members! We will have informational meetings about the club and how to join on Thursday, September 3 and 10 at 2:25 in room 200.

Book club is holding an open interest meeting on Wednesday, September 2 at 2:20pm in room 209. All Students are welcome who want to read for fun!

Athletic Schedules - Information
Moving forward, we have a new official website for athletics: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/willoughby-south-high-school We no longer have access to the previous Rebel Athletics or South Athletics websites and these websites are pulling information that may be outdated. We will communicate clearly when we get the URL/domain name situation solved. Please use EventLink when checking game dates, times, and locations. We will also continue to communicate schedule changes through your coaches' normal channels.

Hometown Ticketing

Game tickets for home events should now be available at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/southathletics/entity/schools/4

Pay-to-Participate Fees
Please do not pay any pay-to-participate fees. Our South High Athletic Boosters have generously donated the funds to cover these fees for our athletes for the 2026-27 school year. We are extremely grateful for their support of our students and programs and grateful to everyone who has contributed to making bingo a success. Membership and help for the South High Athletic Boosters is always welcome. You are invited to the next monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 20. Check out their new website at https://www.southathleticboosters.com/become-member

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

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BACK TO SCHOOL - BACK TO BEING BUSY!

Did you know, on average, Rebel Families is running concession stands FIVE TO SIX days a week?
And many times we are running both INDOOR AND OUTDOOR concessions! All monies raised from concessions directly benefit students and staff, so please consider giving us a few hours of your time. REMEMBER, you are “paid” for working (money is donated to the sport or extracurricular club you designate)! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE

SENIOR PARENT MEETING - October 21st at 6pm

Senior Parents: This last year of your student’s high school career is going to fly by!
Help us make the most of it for them! We’ll have our first Senior Parent Meeting on October 21st, at 6pm in the Commons. We need to start working ahead to the Prom Fashion Show, After Prom, and other activities! Come join us - your ideas, talents and help are needed! If you would like more information, email us at: wsrebelmoms@gmail.com.

The Senior Class gathered at 6:00am on the first day of school to celebrate their "last first day" What a great tradition!

The first two weeks have been filled with our students supporting each other, our school and creating memories that make South High School so special!

Students in our Leadership Capstone Class have been busy beginning to explore course goals of leading with confidence, developing resilience, strengthening social and communication skills, setting meaningful goals, building and maintaining healthy relationships and develop positive leadership skills and connections with their peers

Each of South's Fall Athletic Teams currently have winning records showing that their off season hard work is paying off on the fields and courts!

Each Wednesday (beginning August 26) during the school year (unless otherwise communicated), South and North High Schools will be on our PLC Wednesday Schedule, with First period beginning and attendance being taken at 8:30am. Students do not need to be in the building until their first period class.

PLC Wednesday Key Reminders:

• Willoughby-Eastlake buses will run during their regular times. If students arrive prior to 8:30 am, they will attend a supervised, quiet study hall period in the Student Union.
• Students do not need to be in the building until their first period class.
• Attendance will be taken beginning at 8:30 in First Period Class
• Breakfast will be served, we will be extending the time students may get a breakfast until 8:15 am
• Dismissal will occur at normal 2:20 time
• Students arriving from AM Excel TECC programs will be excused for whatever minutes they miss upon arrival.
• CCP students will also be dismissed/permitted-to-arrive based on the start/end times of their CCP classes on Wednesdays and are excused for that time.

SmartPass (a digital pass system) will be used at South High School to support fostering student accountability and responsibility during the school day. SmartPass supports limiting hallway time while making it a priority to keep students in class learning. Every minute counts and attendance matters! Ensuring our students are in class during instructional time is our top priority. The system helps to prevent off-task or unsafe behaviors in hallways and restrooms. Being able to know the destination of kids who are in the hallways helps teachers, support staff and administrators keep kids safe.

Students will be trained on SmartPass during our grade level meetings on August 21. Students will ask their teacher for permission to leave the classroom, start their pass on their Chromebook and then end their pass upon return to the classroom. The pass system allows students, teachers and administration to see how long they are out of class to help students in understanding better use of time. I want to emphasize that this not meant as a means to penalize students. It is simply a better pass system that will to help promote that our students are safe and spending more time in our classrooms learning.

If parents or guardians have any other questions about SMART PASS, please refer to their Parents and Families page.

Senior students are required by law to provide proof of MCV4/meningococcal meningitis vaccination (see district communication) It is very important that you submit updated immunization information to our clinic via fax (440-975-3645), or hard copy (return to clinic ). If you have any questions, please email them to our School Nurse at lisa.kovacic@weschools.org.

We’re excited to roll out SafeArrival, our new attendance reporting system designed to simplify how student absences are reported and tracked. This system will help reduce daily call volume, streamline the attendance process, and ensure accurate reporting,all while integrating directly with PowerSchool.

How SafeArrival Works

For Parents/Guardian

Absences can be reported via:

1. MyPowerHub Parent Portal ( look for Safe Arrival on the menu drop down)
2. Toll-Free Number: 855-612-7207 (all buildings) * Please Note: only guardians with registered numbers in their students account will be granted an absence. This will

take the place of our previous numbers that were used for attendance purposes.

• Absence types include: Full Day, Late Arrival and Early Release

• Parents can upload doctor’s notes directly through the SafeArrival app on MyPowerHub.

• Once submitted, absence information goes directly into PowerSchool, requiring no manual entry. Please allow the attendance office time to adjust anything that may be relevant to your absence until 9:30am . All attendance changes will be finalized daily by 2:30pm. If you do not report your students absence, multiple attempts will be made by the automatic system to contact you.
• For Early Releases, as long as we have a registered call and pre arranged release, there is no need for a guardian to come in to sign the student out. They may exit the building at the scheduled time.