Rebel Review

South Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year. I'm positive summer has passed too quickly for our students! However, the start of the school year should bring excitement for the new experiences and opportunities for growth and memories that are in front of our students and community. My name is Mr. Suttell, and I am thrilled to introduce myself to you as the principal here at Willoughby South High School. As a community member and father of a recent South High graduate, I can assure you that it is truly an outstanding time to be a part of the Willoughby-Eastlake Schools, and especially a part of Willoughby South High School. There are great things happening here, as Willoughby-Eastlake Schools are on the move. In the coming weeks, I look forward to sharing with you our initiatives around Willoughby-Eastlake Portrait of a Graduate competencies and our push toward personalization of learning through our Flex Learning Courses.

I do know, however, that the logistics and management of the start of school is most important for you as our students focus on their first few days back beginning Wednesday, August 21. Consequently, My communication today is mainly meant to give you that information you need in order to start the school year.

"The Rebel Review" will be sent every two weeks throughout the school year to help you stay informed of what is going on at Willoughby South. However, I do expect to communicate with you more frequently in these opening weeks of school. I would also encourage you to visit our school website anytime to view our latest updates. As always though, If you have any questions that you need answered directly, please feel free to call our main office for assistance (440-975-3648).

We look forward to seeing our students this Wednesday!

Sincerely,

Andy Suttell

Principal

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

August 15 Bus/Transportation information available in Powerschool

August 21 First Day of School (First Period begins - 7:45am)

August 23 Class Meetings - Topic: Rebel Way - Expectations

August 28 First "PLC Wednesday" - 1st Period begins at 8:37 AM

August 28 Parent Open House - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

August 30 School Pictures (Details to come)

September 2 Labor Day - No School

September 16-20 "Homecoming Week"

September 20 Homecoming Football Game

September 21 Homecoming Dance - at South High School

September 25 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 7:30pm

September 25 LEAF - Senior College Planning Meeting 6:30

October 7-11 North/South Spirit Week

October 11 NEOEA Day - No School

October 17 Picture Make-Ups

October 18 End of First Quarter

As I have mentioned, the 2024-2025 School Year begins with our first day of school on Wednesday, August 21. We will be on our Regular Bell Schedule which is as follows:

Regular Bell Schedule

Homeroom (First Period Class) 7:45-7:51

1° 7:51-8:36

2° 8:41-9:26

3° 9:31-10:16

4° 10:21-11:04

5° 11:09-11:52

6° 11:57-12:40

7° 12:45-1:30

8° 1:35-2:20

Student Schedules:

Students should check their PowerSchool account the evening prior to the first day of school. Please follow your schedule as it is posted at that time. Our guidance counselors will be taking care of students who do not have a schedule first thing on Wednesday morning. If you have a conflict with core classes or missing classes, please email your counselor and they call you down.

Traffic Flow - Arrival and Dismissal

Students who are transported to school by bus will be dropped off in the back of the school and enter through our doors facing the football stadium (adults will be present to assist) Students being driven can/should use our front door entrances. We will begin dismissal at 2:10 each day next week in order for students to locate their buses and for our community to safely acclimate to the traffic pattern. I have included a diagram of the intended traffic pattern for our dismissal below.

South High Administration

The administrative team at South is eager to work with you and our students to support student success. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the appropriate grade level administrator:

Mr. Andy Suttell, Principal: andrew.suttell@weschools.org

Mrs. Jen Chauby, Associate Principal: jen.chauby@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

Tom McKinnon, Athletic Director: tom.mckinnon@weschools.org

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.

Message from our Guidance Department

Guidance Counselors

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

Mrs. Lindsay Scripp: Students with Last Name H to O: Lindsay.Scripp@weschools.org

Ms. Virginia Joyce: Students with Last Name P to Z: Virginia.Joyce@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. The sooner forms are returned, we will make that change immediately to your schedule.

Our Homecoming Dance is scheduled for September 21. I wanted to specifically mention the main details as I know many will be making their plans for the evening. More information will follow during the first few days of school.

• Date: September 21, 2024
• Time: 7pm - 10pm (Doors open at 6:45pm)
• Tickets: $20.00 per person (sale information available first week of school)

Seniors are required by law to provide proof of MCV4/meningococcal meningitis vaccination (see district communication from the Spring) 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!

Our Rebel Families would love your support! Please click here for Rebel Family News

September 7 Sharp Dressed Band Reverse Raffle

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

Our store is now open for business online.

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

Bussing Information: The radius for school transportation widens from Middle School to High School. Transportation information is now available in PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please call Transportation Department at (440) 975-3736 if you have any transportation questions.

Food Services Flyer

Please see the following for information about our Food Services - Food Services Flyer

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