Congratulations State Qualifiers!

October 31, 2025

Dear Avon Lake City Schools Community,

It’s Halloween, and throughout the district, students showcased fun and spooky costumes, participated in seasonal activities, and of course, enjoyed some candy. The City of Avon Lake’s trick-or-treat hours are 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. this evening, and we encourage everyone to have fun, but to please be safe. Motorists are asked to be extra cautious of trick-or-treaters throughout the evening. Do your best to stay safe and keep dry!

Avon Lake High School “clapped-out” Cassidy Valerino earlier today who has qualified for the state cross country championships which will be run this Saturday just outside of Columbus. Cassidy is the first Shoregal to qualify for the state cross country meet since the year 2010, and we are extremely proud of her. Our varsity boys soccer team has advanced to the "Elite 8" with a win in the regional semi-final competition earlier this week, and we wish them well in the upcoming regional final match against arch-rival Avon High School on Sunday, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Amherst High School. You can find tickets here. ALHS students qualifying for the Ohio Mathematics competition were also “clapped out” for advancing to the State Final. Congratulations to sophomore Olivia Panciu, junior Jack Erdman, and senior Nathan Owens, and all the best on the upcoming contests! The Marching Band has also qualified for the OMEA State Competition, and a special send-off is being hosted at the High School tomorrow morning, Saturday, November 1st at 11 a.m. Please line Avon Belden Road between the High School and Walker Road.

A special word of congratulations is given to senior Max Riley, who was named a semi-finalist in the highly coveted Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation Offensive Lineman of the Year award in the State of Ohio. Max has excelled on the football field over the years, has demonstrated high achievement in the classroom, and in the community. Way to go, Max! Thank you for your hard work and for finely representing the Avon Lake City Schools.

As a reminder, Monday, November 3rd is a staff professional development day and consequently, there is no school for students. Classes for the district will resume on Tuesday, November 4th, which is also Election Day and the Avon Lake City Schools encourages everyone to exercise their right to vote.

Take Back Togetherness Night will be observed throughout our entire district, as an evening deliberately designated to reconnect among families, free from homework and school-sponsored activities. We’re encouraging you to put down your electronic devices, cook a meal, and engage in conversations. Perhaps you’ll visit one of the outstanding restaurants in Avon Lake, have a family chat, play a game, or just enjoy some quality time together. Either way, the Avon Lake City Schools simply wants to affirm your family’s togetherness time, and provide you with an evening such as this, to reclaim some unplugged, and one-on-one interactions with your loved ones.

The holiday season is right around the corner and the City of Avon Lake will be hosting several exciting events. Enjoy free family fun at the Light Up the Park Holiday Celebration which will take place on Saturday, November 22nd from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Veterans' Memorial Park located at 32756 Lake Road. The event will feature kids’ crafts and activities inside the Lake House, live ice sculpture demonstration, carolers, and more! Northcoast Christmas Photos with Santa will take place at Veterans' Memorial Park complete with holiday lights and decorations on December 5th and 6th. This event not only provides wonderful memories for families but also serves as a fundraiser for the Avon Lake Historical Society. Online registration will begin soon on the City of Avon Lake website.

ALHS National Merit scholars were honored at the annual Breakfast Celebration which took place in The L.A.K.E. earlier this week. Recognized were National Merit Semi-Finalist Andrew Cline, and National Merit Commended Scholars Kylen Elzeer, Macario Mendoza, and Daniel Jones. During the breakfast presentation, ALHS Principal Michael May shared a bio of each of this year’s National Merit scholars, including their respective individual interests, favorite teachers, and future plans. Families joined each of the students who were honored with a certificate or plaque and some special items contained within a swag bag. Congratulations to the 2026 National Merit scholars and their families for their high academic achievement!

Have a safe and fun Halloween… and enjoy the long weekend, students!

Sincerely,

Joelle M. Magyar

Superintendent of Schools

Each of the Avon Lake City Schools has a Parent Teacher/Staff Association (PTA) that is very active and which works closely with the District, Parents, and Community of Avon Lake.

Please consider joining the PTA associated with the school that your child attends. If you have students in multiple buildings, it is best to join each building.

It’s a great way to get involved and to help support the teachers, staff, students, and community!

For your convenience, below is a link to each school’s PTA membership website.

Avon Lake Early Childhood PTA

Eastview Elementary School PTA
Redwood Elementary School PTA
Westview Elementary School PTA
Troy Intermediate School PTA
Learwood Middle School PTA
Avon Lake High School PTA

November 3 - Professional Development Day (Teachers and Tutors Only)

November 12 - Take Back Togetherness Night

November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break

To view the complete district calendar, click here.

Just in case you missed a newsletter from your child's school, or have multiple children in our district at different buildings, we have links below from each building principal for your convenience with the most recent information sent to families. A link to our quarterly District Facility Focus newsletter is also below.

Avon Lake High School

Learwood Middle School

Troy Intermediate School

Eastview Elementary School

Redwood Elementary School

Westview Elementary School

LEAPS Preschool

Facility Focus