Daily Announcements: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

LCJVS Announcements:

Here are few daily announcements to share:

Wednesday Wellness Quote:  Hard work beats talent and talent doesn’t work hard.

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: Thursday, Oct. 29^th – 100 – Amherst 8^th graders from Amherst Junior High will be touring during Morning 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 31^st. 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 creating 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 27^th is the Monster Mash (Jazz Band), November 4^th 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.
• Conferences: There will be parent/teacher conferences on October 29^th as well as November 4^th from 3 to 6:45pm, please sign up for conference times!

AVON LAKE:

• Attention Seniors looking for Volunteer Hours: Troy Intermediate is looking for seniors with 7^th/8^th 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.
• Orchestra Fall Festival: There will be an orchestra fall festival on October 27^th from 6 to 8pm, please come out and join in on the fun at the high school!
• Powder Puff: The powder puff football game will be at the high school on November 5^th from 6:30 to 8:30pm.

 

CLEARVIEW: 

• Words of Wisdom: Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
• 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!
• Pep Rally Game Sign Ups: These are the games we are playing at Friday’s pep rally: Dizzy Mummy, Starburst Stack, Dress-up Relay, Goin Fishin, & Hungry Hippos. See Mr. Ward to sign up. Check your email to vote for which staff member will represent your class for Paper Dragons.
• Student Council: Attention Student Council Members… We will be having a student council meeting this week TODAY right after school in room 114. If you have any questions, please ask Mr. Walter or Ms. Wild.
• Clipper Times: The Halloween edition of the Clipper Times will be on sale TODAY during homeroom and lunches $1.00. See Mr. Ward or a staff member to buy.

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.
• Student Poll Worker Opportunity for November Elections: Lorain Board of Elections needs volunteers for November election days available before, during and after the November 3^rd elections.
• Winter Sport Meeting: Winter Sports Player/Parent meeting is on Wednesday, October 28^th at 6pm in the HS gymnasium. See Mr. Ward with any questions.  
• SADD Red Ribbon Week: This week October 27^th-31^st 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.
• Toys for Tots: Columbia High School is an Official Drop-off Location for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots, November 3^rd through Nov. 24^th. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off in the vin located in the front vestibule any school day until 3pm or during any afterschool activity.

ELYRIA

• 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.
• Prom Committee: Seniors, it is time to make prom unforgettable! Come to our first Prom Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 29^th after school in room 109 and help us create a night the class of 2027 will never forget!
• Boys Basketball Tryouts: Tryouts are November 6^th from 3pm-5pm and November 7^th from 8:30am-10am.
• OTC Plus Program: Seniors, are you not sure about a career path after high school, but are interested in starting something sooner than later? We have an opportunity for you. Mrs. Hayslett from the Lorain County JVS is coming to Elyria High on Thursday, November 5^th at 11:30 to speak with students about a free program that gets you trained and ready for a future career. More information and the sign ups is in the class of 2027 Google classroom, check it out.
• Boys and Girls Bowling: If you are interested in Bowling this year, WE have a busy week ahead! Halloween Dress Up OPEN LANES on Thursday at AMF 4:30-5:30 and then Monday and Tuesday Nov. 2^nd and 3^rd. We will also have tryouts from 4:30-5:30 pm. Must have physicals on file with the athletic dept. and Final Forms need completed. Be Ready!!
• Wrestling Preseason Team Meeting: For all those interested or planning on being a part of the Elyria High Wrestling team this season, there will be a meeting on Friday, November 6^th after school in the dining hall. This meeting will be for both the boys and girls teams. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Coach Torres in the Counseling Center.
• Lorain County Art Show: Looking for something to do? Head to the West Branch Library of Elyria, by Target and check out some amazing artwork from students all over Lorain County and Beyond! Show is open to the public and you have a chance to vote for the peoples choice award. Any time the Library is open you can go and check the art show out and what the library offers!

FIRELANDS:

• Down Syndrome Awareness Month: The scientific name for the condition for Down Syndrome is Trisomy 21.
• Yearbook: Attention all students interested in joining Yearbook. There will be an informational meeting on Monday, Nove. 2^nd immediately after school, in Mr. Jones’ room. This meeting is the perfect opportunity to learn about the various roles available on the crew, from photography and layout design to writing and editing. Thes session will wrap up by around 3pm, so please make sure to arrive right after the final bell.
• 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!
• TLC – Together through Loss & Change: This is a NEW support group for FHS students. Life can change in way we never expected. Sometimes those changes happen at home & they can leave us feeling sad, confused, angry, overwhelmed, or alone. TLC is a place where you can connect with other teens who understand that life isn’t always easy. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please fill out the form in Google Classroom.
• Afraid to Hit Submit?: Still need help with our college applications or nervous to hit submit? If you want one last review of your essay or help navigating the final steps, drop by the downstairs XLA this Friday, Oct. 30^th. Come see us anytime between 8am and 2pm for dedicated application and support. Remember, applying to college doesn’t have to be scary!

KEYSTONE

• Halloween: The annual Halloween costume contest is quickly approaching. On Friday, October 30th^th during 4^th 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!
• Student Council: Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween movie night on Thursday, October 29^th 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! 
• 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 4^th.
• Digital Media Club: There will be a digital media club meeting after school on Wednesday, October 28 at 2:30pm in Ms. Perhot’s classroom.
• Keystone Bowling: Keystone Bowling will be having their first practice/try-outs for the boys’ and girls’ teams this Saturday, October 31^st starting at 10am at Strikeout Lanes in Wellington.
• Attention Seniors: Seniors, as a reminder we will be doing a FAFSA workshop Wednesday and Thursday this week. ALL Seniors will need to know their social security number. These will not be shared with anyone throughout the workshop but are necessary for filling out financial aid.