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October 23, 2026

Daily Announcements: Friday, October 23, 2026

Daily Announcements

LCJVS Announcements:

Here are few daily announcements to share:

College Now Greater Cleveland: College Now will be here at the JVS in Student Services. If you are interested, please stop in and see Mrs. West to make an appointment.

Tours: Tuesday, Oct. 27th there will be 60 Elyria 8th graders from Westwood Middle School who will be touring during Morming and After labs with our student guides.

ASSOCIATE SCHOOL NEWS:   

 

Please click on the Associate School links on our website (under High School) for updated or detailed information.  Some schools forward daily announcements while others can be found directly on their website.

AMHERST:

  • State Bound: Congratulations to the Amherst Marching Comets on earning a Superior Rating at Bowling Green this past weekend! This outstanding achievement qualified the band for the State Marching Band Finals on October 31st. We are incredibly proud of our talented student musicians, directors and staff for their hard work and dedication. Way to represent Amherst! Go Marching Comets!
  • Gamers Club: This casual Gamer club welcomes any console, board, card game, etc. rated Teen or below. Play, watch, and/or talk about games with other members! Gamers Club will begin at the end of September and meet from 2:40-3:30 weekly. See Mr. Rubinski in room 511 for more information.
  • Indoor Track and Field: Ready to run, jump, throw, or vault? Join Steele Indoor Track & Field! Build speed, strength, and confidence while competing with your teammates this winter. Everyone is welcome! Indoor track and field practices daily starting at the end of November and going through February.  See Coach Glatz in room 501 for more details.
  • Marion Mentoring: We are into Marion Mentoring, and we love seeing our older and younger Comets come together! Through this special program, Marion L. Steele High School students visit Nord Elementary during their lunch periods to share a meal, play games, build friendships, and serve as positive role models for our younger Comets. These moments of connection help build confidence, encourage kindness, and create meaningful relationships across our schools. It’s a wonderful example of Comets supporting Comets! A special thank you to Nord School Counselor Mrs. Kremer and Steele School Counselor Mrs. Cooney for leading this program and crating opportunities for our students to connect and grow together.

AVON:

  • Join Unified Sports: All juniors and seniors interested in joining Unified Sports, please fill out the form in your “Class of” google classroom.
  • Fall Concerts: October 20th is the AHS Band Concert, October 21st is the AHS Orchestra Concert, October 22nd, is the AHS Choir Concert, October 27th is the Monster Mash (Jazz Band), November 4th Fusion.
  • Attention Seniors: Make sure you take the time to schedule your individual senior meeting with your counselor. Please login to your class of 2027 Google Classroom and sign up for a meeting. Keep checking your Google Classroom and the Counselor’s Weekly Newsletter to stay up-to-date on all senior information.

AVON LAKE:

  • Attention Seniors looking for Volunteer Hours: Troy Intermediate is looking for seniors with 7th/8th period pass to volunteer to help tutor students in reading Monday-Thursday from 1:30-2:30 pm. Volunteers will work alongside one of our teachers to provide extra reading support and encouragement to students. If you are interested, please reach out to the principal at Troy – Mrs. Lengel @ 440-933-2701.
  • Student Spotlights: Would you like to see your students’ achievements highlighted in the newsletter? If your student participates in an out-of-school activity and you would like their achievement highlighted in our newsletter, please email Amy Gannon at amy.gonnon@alcsoh.org. Be sure to include the name of the sport, organization, or activity, along with details of the accomplishment or award.

 

CLEARVIEW: 

 

  • Words of Wisdom: Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
  • Youth 4 Youth: Youth for Youth will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27th in the counseling office after school.
  • Winter Cheer Tryouts: Official winter cheerleading tryouts will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27th through Thursday, Oct. 29th from 3pm – 5pm in the High School gym. Please bring water, tennis shoes and athletic shorts for tryouts! If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Smith or Mr. Morehouse.
  • Halloween Spirit Week: Halloween spirit week is next week! Please remember that your outfits “must be school appropriate!” Halloween costumes may be worn. NO masks are weapons are permitted. If you are in doubt, ASK BEFORE YOU WEAR IT! If you wear something inappropriate, you will be asked to change!

COLUMBIA:  

  • Softball: Attention Girls interested in playing Softball in the Spring. Open cages are every Sunday from 11:30-12:30 at the High School. This will continue for approximately 6 weeks (weather permitting).
  • CCP Students: Are you taking second semester classes from LCCC? Stop in and see Mrs. Crow to set an appointment to schedule your classes.
  • Columbia Service Club: There will be a meeting Thursday, Oct. 22nd at 2:50 in room 7.
  • SADD Red Ribbon Week: Next week, October 27th-31st is SADD Red Ribbon Week. Start planning today. Monday is Meme Monday, Tuesday is wear Red, Wednesday is SuperHero Day, Thursday is Throwback Thursday, and Friday will be Halloween Costume Day.
  • Community Service Opportunities: Columbia Athletic Boosters need help in the Fall Concession Stand.
  • Notice of Route 82 (Royalton Rd) Construction: Construction of a gas line on St. Rt. 82 is backing up traffic during school hours. Please allow extra time to get to school on time. Check out alternate routes to get to school. This construction may last for several weeks.

ELYRIA

  • H(AI)ckathone: This year, the TECH CORPS Hackathon means more than code. This is your chance to explore, create, pitch, and WIN! See the QR code on the website for more details.
  • College Now Impact Program: Winter impact! Registration is now open. Interested in preparing for college and exploring future career options? Join this 10-week program featuring ACT/SAT prep, college exploration, and career readiness activities! Must be 15 years old by the start of the program. Earn a $400 stipend by completing 90 program hours. Meets Monday, through Thursday. No sessions during Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break. All sessions will be virtual. Any questions stop by room 214 and see Ms. Battle.
  • College Now Fridays: Attention Seniors! Need help with your college application or job application? What about scholarships or your FAFSA? College Now and your school counselors are here to help! Sign up to attend our drop-in Fridays during your lunch period to help answer any questions you may have. Drop-in Fridays will be happening until Christmas break. See your Class of 2027 Google Classroom for the sign-up form and the many college application and scholarship resources.
  • Current NHS Members: Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 21st in room 138. You may attend either the AM or PM meeting. Attendance will be taken. NOTE: This meeting is for NHS Members already inducted, not those that just received their invitation to join.
  • Prom Committee: Seniors, it is time to make prom unforgettable! Come to our first Prom Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 29th after school in room 109 and help us create a night the class of 2027 will never forget!

FIRELANDS:

  • Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Individuals with Down Syndrome are often considered lucky. This stems from their characteristically joyful and positive disposition.
  • 1st Annual Face Race: Attention Falcons, want a chance to win some Firelands swag? Come support the Sophomore Class this Friday night at the home football game by participating in the 1st Annual Face Race. You can join the action by purchasing raffle tickets to guess whether Mr. Von Gunten, Ms. KIeener, or Mr. Taylor will cross the finish line first. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for a bundle of 10, and each purchase enters you for a chance to win a Firelands Spirit Gift Pack valued at $100. Tickets will be available during school lunch periods this Thursday and Friday, as well as at the game until the end of halftime. All proceeds directly support Sophomore Class activities, so bring your friends, show your Falcon pride, and help support a great cause.
  • Falcon PRIDE Raffle: PRIDE Cart Raffles are still happening every week. Don’t forget to enter the raffle by going to the PBIS Rewards app using Clever and use your points to enter. Just click on the raffle tab on the app and enter to win. You will have until 12:40 on Friday to enter to win! There will be one winner drawn from each grade level! If you have any questions, please email Mr. Taylor!

KEYSTONE

  • Halloween: The annual Halloween costume contest is quickly approaching. On Friday, October 31st during 4th period students will be judged in a variety of categories for best costume. Come out and see if you are best duo, trio, or best group. Prizes will be awarded in all categories. Be creative and let’s have some fun!
  • Yearbooks: We are down to our final box of 2026 yearbooks! If you would like to purchase one of the last remaining copies, bring $88 cash or check made payable to Keystone High School to Mr. Hogue. One these last few copies are gone, then they are gone for good.
  • Student Council: Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween movie night on Thursday, October 29th in the cafeteria. Bring your blankets to lay out in front of the big screen with your friends. The movie will start at 6:30 and treats and surprises are plentiful. See you there! 
  • National Honor Society: Attention NHS members. There will be a mandatory NHS meeting after school on Monday, October 26th. We will be choosing induction speeches.
  • Lip Sync Battle: Are you the best lip syncer in the land? Do you like to perform? Do you have some insane dance moves or costumes? Do you think you could win first place? Sign up to compete in our annual Lip Sync Battle, presented by the Keystone choir department! Any middle schooler can sign up to compete, and we also have a faculty/family category! Staff members are encouraged to sign up as well! If you would like to compete, pick up a form from Mrs. Pearce or any choir student! Forms and the $5 entry fee are due to Mrs. Pearce by Weds, November 4th.