Summer Break Update from the ALCS

Dear Avon Lake City Schools Community,

Hope you are enjoying the heat and finding some time to relax. A few updates of importance are included below and which the ALCS wanted to share with our families.

At a special meeting of the Board of Education on Wednesday, June 10th, Phillip J. Oko was officially approved as our new Treasurer effective August 1st, 2026. Mr. Oko joins us most recently from the Garfield Heights City Schools, where he served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for the last three years. He prides himself on a strong work ethic, openness and transparency in his stewardship of taxpayer funds, and the importance of collaboration with the community. Mr. Oko has been provided with a handful of workdays over the next several months to become familiar with the Avon Lake City Schools. We are excited to have him as part of the team, and welcome him to the district.

Congratulations goes out to Rileigh Scarvelli on winning the Division II State Championship in shot put this past weekend at the Ohio High School Athletic Association's state competition at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University. She also finished in 2nd place in the discus competition as well. Great job, Rileigh! Special mention goes out to the efforts of Ella Luczak in the shot put, Harry Riley in shot put, Caden Whittaker in pole vault, and Niko Koutouras in the 800m run. The Boys 4x800m relay, comprised of Koutouras, Liam Fritz, Ian Fababe, and Alex Schulz finished in 6th place overall as well.

If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Avon Lake City Schools for the 2026-2027 school year, please be sure to note that the online platform will tentatively reopen for use on July 6th. To learn more about what prospective students and families can expect, or to become familiar with the Student Registration page, please visit the district website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the District Registrar at 440-933-0984, ext. 1526. As a friendly reminder, the first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday, August 18th for grades 1-12, and Thursday, August 20th for students entering PreK and Kindergarten.

Finally, please join the district in congratulating Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jack Dibee on receiving the Paul Harris Award from the North Coast Rotary organization. This recognition is one of the highest honors in Rotary International, and is given to Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike, who demonstrate the spirit of "service above self," in their communities. Dr. Dibee was presented with a commemorative certificate and distinctive lapel pin. The North Coast Rotary extends their public gratitude to him for all of the time, energy, and passion he provides along with his leadership of youth engagement. Congratulations, Dr. Dibee!

Have a great weekend, and thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Joelle M. Magyar

Superintendent of Schools

August 18th - First Day of School (Grades 1-12)

August 20th - First Day of School (PreK/K)

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