Rebel Review

South Families,

Even though our week ended early with the closure due to last evenings' storm, I believe we had a fantastic start to the 2023-24 school year. The routines, structures and expectations of classrooms that our teachers worked on last week will allow us to turn our focus to student learning. I am looking forward to working with our staff as we focus our students on the tremendous learning opportunities they have at Willoughby South High School.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Andy Suttell

Principal

Mark your calendar for these important events during the first few weeks of school:

August 30 School Pictures (Details to below)

September 4 Labor Day - No School

September 6 Parent Open House - 6:00 PM (Details to come)

September 8 Homecoming Football Game

September 9 Homecoming Dance - at South High School (Details Below)

September 27 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 7:30pm

October 2-6 North/South Spirit Week

October 13 NEOEA Day - No School

October 18 End of First Quarter

Picture Day is Wednesday, August 30. Students should have received an informational flier in their English class earlier in the week. If they did not, no worries. Ordering information can be obtained by clicking the following link. You may then use the access code 0087586IN to view ordering information. Pre-purchasing photo packages is currently open. The window to purchase will close 24 hours after our school picture day.

Pictures will be taken during English classes on Wednesday. All students will be photographed (for student IDs) regardless if you are purchasing a package.

Seniors will also be photographed on Wednesday. However, you will have the ability to submit your own Senior Portrait in order to use for the Yearbook. Details about this will be explained in our Senior Meeting which is now re-scheduled for Friday, September 1.

Rebels Express, the South High Spirit Shop, would like to welcome everyone back to school!

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

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

We will be open Saturday 8/26 during the volleyball match from 10am - 12pm

We will also be open in the evening on September 6th during Open House from 6pm- 8 pm

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!

Homecoming is approaching very quickly. The dance is Saturday September 9, 2023. Doors will open at 6:45 pm that night with the dance occurring from 7 pm until 10 pm. Tickets will go on sale next week. Tickets will be on sale during all lunch periods and after school on the following days: August 31, September 1, September 5, September 6, and September 7. Tickets will also be on sale the evening of September 6 from 6 pm - 8 pm during Open House. Tickets are $20 each - cash or check will be accepted. Attached below, you will find a copy of the Homecoming Guest Approval Form that must be completed in order to purchase a ticket for a student that does not attend South High School. Forms can also be found in the main office. Tickets will NOT be sold Friday September 8. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Vilk.

Due to our closure on Friday, we were unable to announce the Homecoming Court. I wanted to let student know that your 2023 Homecoming Court will now be announced during our Monday morning announcements

Raise funds for Rebel Families by Reclaiming your closets!

Bag and box following the directions below.

• Let us know what you are bringing so we can plan
• Then bring it to us September 15th, 5:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ South Parking lot .
• Can't make it to the drop off date? Contact wsrebelmoms@gmail.com and we will figure out you to get it from you!

Please use:

• bags for clothes and textiles
• boxes for small household goods.

Items to donate:

• Clothes - men's women's and children's clothes, coats, shoes scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, ties, belts, backpacks....etc.
• Household Textiles - bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, pillows...etc.
• Small Household Goods - kitchen items (such as pots/pans. dishes, silverward, glasses, serving pieces, hand-help appliances) home decorative items, knick-knacks, toys, games, and small electronics

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

Chromebooks

• Chromebooks are an expected school supply each day. Please help students establish a routine to come to school each day with a fully charged Chromebook.

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. Allison 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

Parking Permits

Parking permits can be purchased next week Monday through Wednesday from 7:30-2:45 in the main office (regardless of grade). Cost is $20. A copy of your current insurance and all on-line school forms must be completed in order to purchase. The parking application can be found by clicking here, online on the South website, or you can pick one up in the office. Once school begins, permits can be purchased in the main office each day.

Late Arrival/Early Release

If you are eligible for late arrival or early release, you may pick-up a form in the main office and return it ASAP. If you return it before school starts, I will make that change on your schedule and you will be good to go on the first day back. Enjoy your last week of summer break!

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.

Tickets and Parking Pass - On Sale Now!

To purchase Student Athletic Passes (good for entire year - every home event), Adult Flex passes (10 adult tickets to any home event) individual game and Football Parking Passes (reserved lot for football games) please visit the South Athletics Ticket Page on our website. If you need any assistance, please contact our Athletic Director, Tom McKinnon at Tom.Mckinnon@weschools.org

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