Rebel Review

South Families,

I send this newsletter every two weeks with information about upcoming events and information to help keep you informed. I hope you find this information useful, If at any time you want additional information, please refer to our school website.

As always, please reach out to our office anytime you need assistance!

Sincerely,

Andy Suttell

Principal

440-975-3628

andrew.suttell@weschools.org

February Black History Month

South has celebrated Black History Month with daily announcements of Black History Makers. In addition, our the Student Union has a running slide presentation celebrating significant African-American figures and events available for students to view throughout each day. Our Media Center has also created a book collection displaying achievements through history.

Presidents' Day - February 19

Just a reminder, there is no school on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents Day

Student Drop Off - Mornings

During arrival in the mornings, students should be dropped off at our front entrance to the school. The back parking lot is used for staff parking and special education drop-off. Thank you for your understanding as we have had some confusion and congestion during the morning drop off times recently.

Enjoy some photos of what has been going on at South over the past two weeks.

Congratulations to South Football Seniors Sir Delond Moss and Quintin Wilson. During a ceremony on February 7, Delond and Quintin signed their National Letters of Intent for football scholarships. We could not be more proud of these two fine representatives of Willoughby South!

We want to congratulate our 4 students of the Month. Each month, any student who has been recognized as a Student of the Week, becomes eligible to earn the Rebel Students of the Month. Students receive a large pizza to share with their friends!! Congratulations to November winners - 9th Grade: Ayonimi Araba , 10th Grade: Elise Amos, 11th Grade: Jayden Gray and 12th Grade: Malachy Tobin

Our teachers will be available for 3rd Quarter Conference Night on Thursday, February 15th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. The format for this evening will be as an Open House. No Need to schedule a time, teachers will be available in their rooms between the conference hours.

Seniors - The following scholarships are available on Naviance.

You may sign into Naviance through your Clever account and access the following scholarships: (Please note - there have been additional scholarships added since my previous newsletter)

• Lake County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
• Local OAPSE AFSCME-Memorial Scholarship
• Local Association of Specialists in Aging Scholarship
• Local Firefighter Community Credit Union
• The Ohio University Women's Club of Greater Cleveland
• Willoughby South Band Boosters Scholarship
• Willoughby Junior Women's Club Community Involvement Scholarship
• Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
• Rita Matteo Memorial Scholarship
• Green Steward of Willoughby Scholarship
• Willoughby South High School 2024 Rebel Families Scholarship
• 2024 NAACP Freedom Fund Scholarship Application
• Americans of Italian Heritage Scholarship
• The Ross and Carmella DeJohn Memorial Scholarship
• Willoughby Hills Tom & Bea Horwatt Scholarship

**As additional scholarships open - they will be made available through Naviance.

**Scholarships are also posted in our Guidance Department. Please stop by frequently to check for new opportunities!!

I wanted to begin to get Senior Parents some initial Graduation information as you begin to plan for this celebration. Our Graduation is set for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30pm. The location for the ceremony is at the beautiful Playhouse Square: Connor Palace at 1615 Euclid Avenue. Each Senior will receive 6 tickets to the graduation ceremony. Once those tickets have been determined, there may be an opportunity for 2 additional tickets. More specific information will be coming as we get into the Spring,, but I wanted to give you this information for planning purposes. As always, please call me with questions as you have them.

South Drama Club will be performing "The Spongebob Musical" from February 16 to February 18 at the PAC Theatre at Eastlake North High School. Please plan to attend and support what promises to be a great show!

Showtimes:

• February 16 - 7:00pm
• February 17 - 7:00pm
• February 18 - 2:00pm

Link to Ticket Information: "The Spongebob Musical" Ticket Information"

From the South Yearbook Staff:

Our official 'Senior Panoramic Picture' will be taken on Friday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. This image will be used in the yearbook. Friday morning was chosen in order to accommodate TECC students and Lakeland students that would otherwise have off-campus obligations. If your son or daughter would like to be included in the Senior Panoramic, please make arrangements to be in school on the morning of Friday, February 23rd.

In addition to the 'Senior Panoramic Picture,' group pictures will be taken for organizations like: NHS, Key Club, Academic Decathlon, Announcement Crew, Rebels Express, Gaming Club, Book Club, Student Government, Office Aides, Athletic Training, Choir, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Rebel Yell, etc.

Each week, our teachers nominate students who are consistently positive in their approach to school both academically and behaviorally. At the end of each month, each nominated student will have a chance to earn Student of the Month.

The following students have earned Rebel Student of the Week during the past 2 weeks. Congratulations!

Mark your calendar for these important events over the next few weeks of school:

February 15 3rd Quarter - Parent-Teacher Conferences

February 16-18 Spring Musical : "The SpongeBob Musical"

February 19 Presidents' Day - No School

February 23 Senior Panoramic Picture 9:00am, Student Activity Pictures (Key Club, NHS...etc)

March 12 ACT Testing (Juniors Only)

March 14 Prom Fashion Show

March 25 - April 1 - Spring Break - No School - Classes Resume April 2

Students - The Prom Fashion Show can only happen if Rebel Families is able to obtain more student models. Models will get to try on clothing and accessories loaned by our community partners, have their hair/make up done, and walk in the fashion show. In order to sign up - please use this link: Model Sign-Up.

Please also support our Senior Class by participating in a fundraiser on Tuesday, February 27 from Trevi Catering and Events

2024-25 Scheduling Information

• Guidance plans to start scheduling with students in grades 9-11 in March. Students will be able to choose classes until March 6th. They will then meet with their counselor to confirm their choices from March 7th - March 22nd.

Sophomore Information

• Parent's of Sophomores who applied to Excel TECC: Students should be sure to check their email that you used in their Excel TECC application. Students will be notified if they are accepted or placed on a wait list. If accepted, they will need to log into Enrolltrack (the email will have a link. Mrs. Duffy also sent the link on Feb 2nd to their school email) and they will need to confirm their seat. Accepted students have until the end of the day on Friday, February 16, 2024 to confirm their seat at which point we will go to the waiting lists. Parents will get an email as well. But they can’t accept on behalf of their child. Students have to handle this part.
  

• Guidance will be returning to Health classrooms on February 16th to show sophomores what is available in Naviance
  

Junior Information

• The ACT will be given to juniors free of charge on March 12th 7:45-12:00. Students will be signed up at school. We will notify Excel TECC programs that run in the morning that juniors will have an excused absence on that day. CCP students should notify their professors.
  

• Seniors FAFSA update: We have received an update from the Department of Education, and they said that the 24-25 FAFSA will be open by Dec 31st. Technically, it could open earlier than that, but assume it will be Dec 31st. We don't advise that you try to fill it out the first few days that it is open, because historically the system can be slower those days.
• Here is the link to the announcement
• Guidance emailed a "How-To-Request Initial Transcripts Be Sent to Colleges." All transcript requests must go through Naviance for tracking purposes. The link to the video is below. If you or your student has questions or needs help after viewing the video, please contact their guidance counselor. View the Link Here.
• Many scholarships are going to be available soon. This video is a how to find and apply to them in Naviance. Your home screen may look a bit different, however, the steps remain the same. LEAF is also a great resource. She is at South every Wednesday. You can sign up to see her in Guidance.

Lakeland - Campus Visit Day - February 19

Recently, I have been asked if tutoring is available. At South our National Honor Society students offer opportunities to help struggling students. If any student needs tutoring help or support, please use the QR Code below to indicate your need. You will receive an email return to help set-up this help!

Our store is open for business online and in-person.

Our in-person hours will be Thursday & Fridays during lunch periods.

You can place an online order and pickup in the main office from 7-3. We can also send your order home with your student. The online website is : https://rebelexpress.square.site/

Please follow us on social media to stay updated on new items, special promotions and store hours.

Instagram: @rebels_express

X (Twitter) : @RebsSchoolStore

Facebook : Rebels Express Spirit Shop

We look forward to seeing you!

Are you looking for activities for your children? Interested in family programs in the community? There are so many options for Willoughby-Eastlake families, such as city departments of recreation, sports teams, scouting, camps and special events in all of our surrounding communities, plus so much more!

Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are posted electronically. Paper flyers from organizations are not sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages Community Activities Flyers

For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings.

Enjoy what our community has to offer!

If you believe your child is experiencing challenges in terms of their mental well-being, it is important to reach out to your principal. To meet your child’s needs, it’s essential to collaborate with the principal and school personnel to explore resources and services available at school. In addition to Crossroads Counselors, the District also has family liaisons and guidance counselors who can provide needed interventions and support.

Crossroads Informational Letter and Opt Out Form

Safer Ohio School Tip Line

• 1-844-SaferOH (844-723-3764)
• Calls or texts are answered by analysts within Ohio Homeland Security. If action is needed, the analysts immediately forward information to local school officials, law enforcement agencies and the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) for action and follow up.

PowerSchool is the official gradebook and attendance record for our school. From the Parent Portal, you are able to set alerts for low or missing assignments, as well as tardy and absent alerts to keep account for period to period attendance of your child. Please take advantage of these settings and alert features.

With today's closure, it is also a good idea to check you notification settings in the Parent Portal to ensure you are receiving school and district closing notifications and other information.

Below are links for PowerSchool to assist you. If you need any further help getting set up with the Parent Portal - please call our office.

PowerSchool Full User Guide

PowerSchool Quick Guide

Attendance

• Anytime a student is absent, the office needs to verify that student's attendance. If you know your child will be absent, tardy or leaving early, please call the office attendance lines. The ouor office will not have to call you! If we know you are picking them up - you do not have to come into the building. Students will come out at the time you have requested pickup. Thanks for helping us keep our students safe.
• Attendance Line - 440-283-2180
• Late/Early Line - 440-975-3652
• Main Office Line - 440975-3648

At this point, you should be able to view your schedule in Powerschool. If you are experiencing difficulties accessing Powerschool or any other problem with your schedule, please contact your counselor directly. Please be mindful that there are many factors that go into changing student schedules at this point, your counselors will work to do the best they can, but there are situations where we simply do not change schedules as we are this close to the school year.

Guidance Counselors

Mrs. Alison Grant; Student with Last Names A to G: Alison.Grant@weschools.org

Mrs. Celeste Duffy: Students with Last Name H to O: Celeste.Duffy@weschools.org

Ms. Virginia Joyce: Students with Last Name P to Z: Virginia.Joyce@weschools.org

South High Administration

As a reminder, the administrative team at South is eager to work with you and our students to support student success in any way. 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

Ms. Jennifer Neumeyer, 9th and 10th Grade Principal: jennifer.neumeyer@weschools.org

We will begin to focus our students on behavior that help them keep their focu on their learning and the instruction of their teachers. As we begin the year, students will hear about the Rebel Way. Three easy ways to exhibit the Rebel way are the following:

Showing the Rebel Way All Day:

• Show up on time -

• To school and EVERY class. Parents can set alert settings in PowerSchool for notifications when a student's period attendance does not match their daily attendance.

• Put away all personal technology in class -

• No cell phones or earbuds while in the classroom. Please remove earbuds from the ears during class. Cell phones/headphones are allowed to be used quietly in Lunch, full period study halls, and the hallway between periods.

• Pictures/video ARE NOT PERMITTED:in restrooms, locker rooms, or any area where there is “reasonable expectation of privacy,” nor in classrooms or of unsuspecting persons. Be cognizant of what is in the background of your pictures and videos regardless of where you are!

• Check your dress -

• No hoods or ski masks on in the building. You may wear a baseball or beanie cap if desired.

• Please express your personal style without the use of see through or revealing clothing. Attire with profane, vulgar, or drug/vape/alcohol references will not be permitted at any time. Undergarments should not be showing.

Seniors are required by law to provide proof of MCV4/meningococcal meningitis vaccination. 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 eileen.krancevic@weschools.org.

Willoughby South High School has 3 phenomenal Booster Organizations that support the students!

• Our BAND BOOSTERS support our Rebel music and band programs
• Our REBEL FAMILIES support our Rebel academic programs and provide scholarships
• Our ATHLETIC BOOSTERS support our Rebel athletics teams

Please support these fine organizations! They volunteer their time to give back to our kids in so many ways!

Bussing Information: The radius for school transportation widens from Middle School to High School. Transportation information will be listed in PowerSchool Parent Portal on August 14th. Transportation can be reached at (440) 975-3736.

School Fees, Lunch Accounts & Free/Reduced Lunch Application: Manage student meal accounts & Apply for free and reduced meals at https://www.weschools.org/PayForIt.aspx

Open Positions at W-E Schools

Check out the Employment page to find opportunities for joining the Willoughby-Eastlake team: https://www.weschools.org/AssistantSuperintendent.aspx