Greetings Ranger Families,
I will be sending out an email blast every two weeks with information about upcoming events, class info, Booster info, etc. I hope you find this information useful. If at any time you want additional information, please refer to our school website HERE.
Sincerely,
Eric Frei
Principal
440-975-3692
Next week is our annual Spirit Week at North High School. Spirit Week is a fun and exciting time for students to spread school spirit and raise funds for an important cause. This year, North and South High Schools are joining forces to raise money for United Way of Lake County. There will be a variety of ways for students to donate and get involved in spirit week! Please see below for our list of opportunities:
1. Dress the part! We will have themes for students to dress up each day and show their school spirit.
- MONDAY: Movie Monday (dress up as your favorite celebrity)
- TUESDAY: Teacher Tuesday (dress up like your teacher)
- WEDNESDAY: Country vs. Country Club (dress up like you're headed west or to the country club)
- THURSDAY: Crazy Orange and Black (show your North spirit by wearing our school colors)
2. Donate! Food, raffle baskets, and ticketed events will be on sale throughout next week. All proceeds for these sales will go to United Way of Lake County. See below for ways students can donate to this impactful organization next week.
- Raffle Baskets: Students may purchase raffle tickets during their lunch periods to win baskets donated by staff members. Tickets will be $1 each.
- Staff v. Students Volleyball Game: Our Staff v. Students Volleyball Game will take place on Wednesday, 10/9, during 7th and 8th periods. Students may purchase a $5 ticket during their lunch periods to attend the game.
- Teacher/Classroom Sales: Teachers have signed up to sell food, snacks, and drinks throughout the week. Students may purchase these items during their change period throughout the day.
- Jail the Teacher: Our annual "Jail the Teacher" will take place on Thursday, 10/10. Each classroom will set a goal amount for students to raise. Once students meet their goal, they will earn that period off on Thursday! During that time, they may hang out in the Union or Football Field to enjoy the period off.
3. Attend the North v. South Football Game on Friday, 10/11! Spirit Week ends with the North v. South game. This year, the game will be played at HOME (Carter Stadium) at 7pm. Come out and show your Ranger spirit as we take on South! During halftime, North and South will present our fundraising checks to United Way of Lake County.
From you school counselors! Schoology is up and running. Please check for the most detailed information. It will be updated weekly
Current College Credit Plus Students: If you are currently enrolled in CCP at Lakeland, registration will be held at North High School on Thursday, Oct 10, 2024. Representatives from Lakeland will be in the Library all day to help students register for second semester classes. If you miss this registration, you will need to go to Lakeland to register for your classes. Remember, this is only for current students, not new students.
Seniors:
Seniors received information on how to apply for colleges, and a ton of great information that will help with planning for after graduation. Videos and more links are on schoology. Seniors are encouraged to meet with their counselors about how to prepare for college. If you missed Financial Aid Night, we will post powerpoints and handouts from the night soon.
Juniors:
We will be meeting with juniors soon to discuss career development and planning for graduation using Naviance. Staying tuned for more information.
Freshmen:
Classroom presentations will be held in October 17th to detail graduation requirements, career development, and Naviance. Information will be posted to schoology once the presentations are complete.
College Visits
Colleges regularly visit North during the school day. Click HERE to see a regularly updated list of colleges that will be visiting, and the dates they will be here. If you would like to sign up to attend, please see your guidance counselor.
Mrs. Gallucci Last Names A-D jennifer.gallucci@weschools.org
Mrs. Vaughan Last Names E-K kirsten.vaughan@weschools.org
Mr. Zenz Last Names L-Q jack.zenz@weschools.org
Mrs. Phillips Last Names RZ lindsay.phillips@weschools.org
Mrs. Ungar Guidance Secretary robin.ungar@weschools.org
All information related to the guidance department can be found HERE.
National Honor Society has sent out applications to students with the GPA requirement for admission.
If you only have classes at Lakeland your application was sent via your school email.
Please look over the applications, there are hard deadlines to be aware of.
Congratulations!
If you think you were left off the list please contact Mrs. Cvelbar ASAP. (amy.cvelbar@weschools.org or room 129)
Seniors and Parents:
It is time to start preparing for Graduation! See the attached flyer for all of the information you need to order your Cap & Gown, Graduation announcements, Senior Ring and other items. Please be sure to order before the deadline so your items are delivered on time with the rest of your class.
All North HS students:
It is time to order your Class Ring! Your ring is a symbol that you are a part of North HS and your graduating class. It is also a reminder of all of the great moments and accomplishments you will have while you are here. See the attached flyer for all of the information you need to design and order your Ring. ***Look for special giveaways and discounts for ordering during your schools order week.
Volunteers Club will be hosting TWO Saturdays of yard clean-up for the seniors in our communities. The dates will be Saturday, October 26th and Nov. 2nd. We will be reaching out to the people on our list from last season. If you are not on the list and need help or know of someone who would benefit, please contact North High School or the senior center. Due to demand, we will be breaking it down to two separate dates. See you soon! Contact Ms. Schendel at jennifer.schendel@weschools.org with questions.
NORTH ATHLETICS WEBSITE: https://rangernation.org/
ALL ATHLETES must be registered on Final Forms and have a current physical on file in order to participate in a sport. Please see link to register for Final Forms:
https://willoughbyeastlake-oh.finalforms.com/
PARTICIPATION FEES for fall sports are past due and can be paid online on Final Forms or in the athletic office. All sports fees are $125. Any student athlete qualifying for reduced fees must pay their fee in the athletic office by cash or check made payable to North Athletics. Reduced fees are as follows: $55 for those qualifying for free lunch and $85 for those qualifying for reduced lunch.
SPECTATOR & TICKET INFORMATION:
Download the HomeTown Fan App or go to: https://rangernation.hometownticketing.com/embed/all to purchase tickets. Tickets can be printed at home or your phone can be scanned at the gate. There will be cash sales at the gate and a credit card scanner.
Varsity Football
Adults $8
Students $6
Senior Citizens Free (60+ No Ticket Required)
Kindergarten aged students and older require an admission ticket
No backpacks or cinch bags permitted
There will be no re-entry
JV/Varsity Volleyball, Soccer
Adults $8
Students $6
Senior Citizens Free (60+ No Ticket Required)
Kindergarten aged students and older require an admission ticket
Freshman Volleyball
The Western Reserve Conference has established admission rates for basketball games when part of a triple header
Adults $8
Students $6
Senior Citizens Free (60+ No Ticket Required)
Kindergarten aged students and older require an admission ticket
Ticket and pass information
Most opponents will have similar ticket policies.
* subject to change
RANGER NATION DIGITAL STUDENT PASSES are now available online only. The Ranger Nation pass allows general admission to all home sporting events throughout the year (excluding any home OHSAA tournament). If you are interested, go to the link below to select the pass. All passes are digital and will be placed in an app on your phone that will be scanned at home events. If you have any questions, please contact the North Athletic Office at 440-975-3679. Click on the link for our online box office below:
https://rangernation.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/396?es=klraljf9str810v8vj88u1gapl
Pass will scan one time to every home North athletic event for the 2024-25 school year.
BOOSTER MEMBERSHIP: Available through the BOOSTERS! Please Join –Membership and passes available online:
https://rangernation.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/398?es=klraljf9str810v8vj88u1gapl
LIVESTREAM of our games in the gym and stadium (all levels) can be viewed through our subscription service on the NFHS network via the following link:
2024-2025 North Rangers Youth Wrestling:
Please see information for North Rangers Youth Wrestling for students in kindergarten through 6th grade HERE.
Girls Basketball:
Girls' basketball tryouts are Saturday, October 26th from 10:00am until 12:30pm in the North gym.
Grades 9-12 (freshmen, JV and varsity team)
Must have current physical on file and sign up on Final Forms.
See Mr. Reilly or contact Coach Force (paul.force@weschools.org) for more information.
Fall Head Coach Contacts:
Football: Shawn Dodd shawn.dodd@weschools.org
Volleyball: Nicole Balsom nicolebalsom24@gmail.com
Cross Country: Rob Grove rob.grove@weschools.org
Boys Soccer: Steve Misick smmisick@aol.com
Girls Soccer: Samantha Richter samantha.richter@weschools.org
Girls Tennis: Alexis Danch alexis.danch@weschools.org
Girls Golf: Royal Brettrager royal.brettrager@weschools.org
Boys Golf: Hannah Mitchell hannah.mitchell@weschools.org
Football Cheerleading: Marissa Gehrisch gehrischmarissa@yahoo.com
Winter Head Coach Contacts:
Cheerleading BKB: Liz Veres ehelt@outlook.com
Boys Basketball: Nick Mayer nick.mayer@weschools.org
Girls Basketball: Paul Force paul.force@weschools.org
Swimming: Justin Ramey jramey0203@yahoo.com
Wrestling: Sean Jackson artzeus1234@yahoo.com
Bowling: Brian Dailey Bed025@aol.com
Gymnastics(Club): Heather Trem heathertrem@yahoo.com
Happy Fall, Rangers!
September is the perfect month to consider becoming a Booster!
Come on out and help our Boosters continue to support North High School!. There are always opportunities for parents/guardians to join our school community and help out. It’s also a great way to earn money for your club, group, or sport! Click the link below to sign up for concessions and spiritwear. We need your help!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CAFAE2DA5FDC70-50578759-nhsfall/19853146#/
Follow the link below to get a peek at some of our new offerings.
Reminder: Boosters are now paying $30 per sign-up slot when you volunteer. The money you earn will go toward your favorite club/sport/group. Sign up today!
Please answer the call by clicking on the link below and signing up to become a Booster!
2023-24 Eastlake North Booster Club Memberships | Eastlake North Box Office (hometownticketing.com)
Please Note: Our next Boosters Meeting will be Monday, October 7th, at 7:00pm in our Student Union. Hope to see you there!!
Hello Ranger Families! October is here and the Spooky Season has arrived! Don’t forget to come out to a Friday night football game to help support our Eastlake North Marching Rangers!!! We’re excited to announce that on October 8th, Chick-Fil-A will be hosting a Battle of The Bands Dine to Donate Fundraiser. Get ready to support the Eastlake North Marching Rangers and the Willoughby South Marching Rebels during our North vs South football game week! Stop by the Willoughby Chick-Fil-A on Tuesday, October 8th from 6pm to 8pm to help support BOTH of our amazing Marching Bands! See the attached flyer for more information! Our biggest fundraiser of the year, Game Show Night, will be held on Saturday, November 16th. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Please visit our website to purchase yours! We can’t wait to see you there! https://northmusicboosters.com/game-show-night Please follow our Facebook page to keep up to date about upcoming Dine to Donates, fundraisers, important information and updates we send throughout the school year! Our Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/EastlakeNorthMusicBoosters/. Also don’t forget to check out our North Music Boosters’ website at: https://northmusicboosters.com The best way to help support your Band or Choir student is to attend a Music Boosters Meeting! Our October meeting will be held on Wednesday, 10/16 at 6:30pm in the North Band Room. Joining Music Boosters is $10 per family, per year. You can find more information and the contact form to join on our website. https://northmusicboosters.com/boosters-1 Thank you for your support of the Eastlake North Music Boosters as we strive to help give our Music Students the best experience possible!
Your 2024-2025 Music Boosters Board Members:
Choir Director: Mrs. Levine
Band Director: Mr. Sell
President: Tina Galletti
Vice President: Lisa Mooney
Secretary: Melanie Champa
Treasurer: Sherie Scott
Trustee: Diane Lloyd
Trustee: Amy Harris
Trustee: Leann Hardy
Welcome to SENIOR YEAR!!
Hello Class of 2025 families and students! As we enter into our final year, please make every effort to lend a helping hand wherever you can. Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Christmas Craft Show in November. Sign up link is below!
Next Meeting
● Monday, October 28 at 6:30pm in Student Union at North
Fundraiser Updates
Celebrate Your Senior Yard Sign Fundraiser - info coming soon!
La Vera Fundraiser - Monday, October 21
- See flyer for menu. La Vera will donate $10 back per order to our group.
- Place your order online: la-vera.com/afterprom2025
- Pick Up: 4pm-5:30pm on 10/21
The Craft Fair Before Christmas
- Saturday, November 23 from 10am-2pm at North High School
- Volunteers needed! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E44ABAD22A4FE3-51498466-thecraft#/
Stay Connected with Us!
● Facebook: @NHSClassof2025
● Email: nhs2025afterprom@gmail.com
Our next meeting is November 7th at 7:00 PM in the student union.
There is also a Jr Afterprom committee, formed and run by students, at the same time. The afterprom is for them, and they should have a voice in it as well. All are welcome!
Our committee requires meeting/fundraising participation in order to have priority on chaperoning the afterprom. Hope to see you there!
Find your next treasure at our garage sale September 27th- 30th!
SAVERS FUNDRAISER
We have begun collecting for our annual Savers fundraiser.
You can drop things off at the North High School Parking lot on:
October 12th 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Join our Facebook group https://tinyurl.com/classof26afterprom
Email us at north2026afterprom@gmail.com to be added to our email list
Next Meeting
Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30pm in the North Student Union
Fundraisers
- LaVera Fundraiser: Monday, November 11
- See flyer for menu. La Vera will donate $10 back per order to our group.
- Place your order online: la-vera.com/afterprom2027
- Pick Up: 4pm-5:30pm on 11/11
- Cleveland Monsters 50/50 Ticket Sale - Friday, November 29
- Parents and students will be needed to help sell 50/50 tickets at the Cleveland Monsters game on Black Friday, November 29. AP27 will get a portion of the sales
- Watch for more details and sign up form soon
- Comedy Night - Saturday, April 5 (2025)
Facebook Page
Email Address
After Prom 2027 email address: nhs2027afterprom@gmail.com
Add our email address to your address book to avoid it going into spam folders
As you may or may not be aware, Willoughby Eastlake Classified Professionals (WECP) are working on a Community Service Project called the Heart Hub Adaptive Playground. The playground will be constructed on the back field of Royalview Elementary School for our Special Needs students.
We have a huge task ahead of us; our projected budget is in the neighborhood of $350,000.00.
Thanks to our WE students, during halftime of the game in 2022, we were given our first donation of $21,624.22, which was raised by WE students/staff during spirit week. Since then, we have had the generous support of numerous WE student organizations/clubs, PTA/PTSO, individuals, companies, and WECP membership etc., to put us currently at $150,000.00. This project is extremely important to our students.
WECP will be selling tickets for Raffle Baskets at the North/South game on October 11th.
The research on cell phone use and teens is clear. In order to provide the optimal educational setting for learning to occur, we are no longer permitting cell phone (or any non-school issued electronic device) use in classrooms. This will be shared with students by teachers on the first day, at grade level meetings by administrators on the second day, and repeatedly over the announcements in the days ahead. Students will be instructed that devices need to remain out of sight within the classroom, or while using collaboration spaces during class time. Students MAY use phones during passing time, study hall, or lunch.
Violations of this policy will be handled as any other policy infraction would be - with classroom level consequences, parental contacts, and if necessary, referrals to the office.
It is our hope that we can work together with families to help our kids find the balance they need with these devices in their daily lives. It takes a village.
Having a loud home crowd is definitely an advantage for our teams! That being said, please make sure that your student is aware of our expectations for behavior at Athletic Events.
- We cheer FOR Rangers, we never disrespect our opponents.
- We never make disparaging comments towards officials. We are appreciative of their willingness to officiate our events, and we would like them to come back. It is not easy to find officials for high school events.
- We pick up after ourselves, "leaving the campsite better than we found it."
- Students must be in the bleachers unless they are in line for concessions, or going to the restroom. Standing around in groups far from the student section is bad for school spirit! We need everyone in the student section! This includes middle school students too. The top few rows are reserved for future Rangers!
- Halftime is when the Marching Band and Auxiliaries perform. Our band is AMAZING. Our student section will face the field and support the other 100 students who also worked hard all summer to make these nights everything that they are for our community.
- Finally, at the end of our football games, the team will raise their helmets in front of the band and student section for the playing of our alma mater. The North student section stays for this important tradition.
As always - GO RANGERS!
Student Parking Passes are $20. Students must provide their vehicle info, insurance info, and parent signature by submitting the form found HERE.
Parking without a pass, or in an unauthorized area, could result in towing at the owner's expense. Make sure your parking pass is easily visible in your front window.
For general information about Health Services click HERE.
All current seniors will need proof of a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday. Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness that affects the brain and the spinal cord. It is spread through saliva and can be contracted by sharing food, drinks or makeup, kissing, sneezing and coughing. Meningitis can cause shock, coma and death within hours of the first symptoms. Please have your student bring a hard copy of their updated vaccine record to the clinic; you may also fax the record to our clinic at: 440-975-3831.
As with all immunization requirements, students who do not provide documentation of these immunizations are subject to exclusion from school, unless proper documentation is submitted to the school in accordance with Ohio Statute 3313.671, which allows for parents or guardians to object to the immunizations--for good cause.
Medications
Any medications (including over the counter medications, prescription medications, inhalers and epi-pens) to be consumed during the school day require a completed medication form. These forms can be found on our website HERE. Along with the completed form, a supply of the medication should be delivered to the clinic.
Clinic Visits
Our clinic utilizes software to document student visits. If your child visits the clinic with a minor issue, you will be notified via email of the visit. For major issues (fever, substantial injury, vomiting, etc.) you will receive a phone call from clinic staff. These protocols are in place to keep you informed of your child’s status during the day!
Contact Us
Please reach out if we can assist you in any way! The clinic phone number is: 440-975-3683.
Chromebook Repairs
Students should report broken devices to Ms. Bouplon in the library immediately. This should be happening in-between periods or at the beginning of a class period only. Hardware repairs only. Software repairs go to Mrs. Medic in room 134.
Students will be issued a loaner device until their original device is repaired.
Chromebook Loaners
In the event that a student needs to use a device because theirs isn’t charged, they can check one out in the library. Ideally, students will come to school each day with a fully charged device, but things happen. We understand. Repeatedly coming to school without a charged device, or any device altogether will not be permitted.
Loaners must be returned by the end of 8th period, 2:20pm.
An electronic notice is generated and sent via email to both student and parent if a device is being kept overnight or if not returned on time.
All absences, late arrivals and early releases should be reported to the 24-hour attendance line at 440 283-2178. Please allow 30-40 minutes processing time due to high call volume at times. If you have an urgent attendance situation you may call the main office or attendance desk 440-283-2209. Otherwise, please be patient while we process calls. If your child is under the weather, they must go to the clinic. An early release will not be granted unless they leave through the school nurse.
Doctor’s Notes
If your child is absent due to illness or needs to leave due to a dental, medical or counseling appointment, they may turn in the provider's excuse to the attendance desk for an excused medical absence. These documents will prevent your child from being penalized for hours missed, as Ohio House Bill 410 requires us to track attendance hours. Should your child exceed the limit for hours, you will receive a letter, and we can no longer excuse your students' absence unless proper documentation is provided. Please Note - Drivers Education is not an excused absence.
Vacations and College Visits
All students needing time off for vacations or college visits should pick up a form to be signed by staff and guardians. Anything over five days must be approved by the student’s grade level administrator. Failure to report could result in an unexcused absence. These forms can be found in the main office.
Late Arrival
All students should enter the building through the main office upon arrival no matter the circumstance (Tech, CCP, class change, etc). They will be expected to sign in. No student should allow any student into the main doors. They must properly identify themselves at the attendance desk.
Early Release Process
Parents are not required to come in and sign their students in/out. However, we require a documented guardian to authorize the release from the building prior to departure.
Students in the Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools can anonymously report anything that could potentially be harmful or dangerous to any of our staff or students. Students can access the Safe Schools Helpline through the district website HERE. Students are encouraged to say something if they see or hear something. We are all in this together and need to take care of each other.
Students can also call or text 844-723-3764 to anonymously report concerns.
Breakfast and Lunch are served every day at North High School. For the 2024-2025 school year, breakfast is $2.25 and lunch is $3.75. A la cart menu items can be purchased for additional cost. Cash will be accepted, but no change will be given at the register. Change will be credited to student accounts. You can add money to your student’s account at PaySchools Central. Information about PaySchools Central can be found HERE.
All meals include one main entrée and up to 3 total fruit and vegetable sides and a milk. Students may qualify for free or reduced priced meals. Please fill out a paper application and return it to your school or find the online application and instructions HERE.
The Food Services Department ensures that its operations are following the federal guidelines for operating the nutrition program. Federal guidelines prohibit the district’s Food and Nutrition Department from writing off bad debt as a result of charged meals. Please review the Food Services Policy Regarding Meal Accounts.
At North, we schedule our parent-teacher conferences at the halfway point of each quarter. The logic behind this is to provide students, parents, and teachers time to develop a plan to improve grades before they are finalized at the end of the quarter. Our conferences are always from 4-8PM, in-person, first come, first serve. Specific information about conferences will be sent out in a separate message. Our conference dates this year are as follows:
September 26
November 14
February 6
Last year we experienced an influx of students attempting to order food delivery services such as Uber Eats or Door Dash to the school. This is NOT PERMITTED. Food deliveries will not be accepted in the office, and any students attempting to open doors for delivery drivers will be suspended. This is a serious safety concern and consequences for violating this policy need to be severe. Parents wishing to drop off food for a special occasion may do so in the main office but we would encourage students to either purchase lunch in the student union or pack their own.
Communication is critical at any school, but with over 1,300 students, 100 staff members, and dozens of sports, clubs, and activities it is especially important at North! Each week there are so many events going on, that keeping up with them all can be challenging.
End 68 Hours of Hunger is a national organization with the goal of assisting with food security issues families may encounter from the end of school Friday, until the beginning of the school day Monday morning. For some students, the dependable hot meals served during school are the only ones they can consistently count on.
There should be no stigma attached to asking for help when needed. Our kids need us, and it takes a village! If you would like assistance from this organization please contact Robin Ungar at robin.ungar@weschools.org. She is our guidance staff member who organizes this for our families. Students come down at the end of the day on Fridays and pick up their food items in non-descript, unmarked bags (like giant eagle bags). Some parents prefer to pick theirs up a the end of the day as well. That can be arranged.
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!