The Department of Jobs and Family Services is offering a one-time *Summer* benefit amount of $120 ($40 for each summer month) for each eligible student (all free/reduced). These SunBucks will begin getting processed mid-June and issued in mid-July.
Ohio Jobs and Family Services are encouraging schools to remind parents to apply for free/reduced if they have done so yet. Also, families need to keep address information up-to-date with the benefit provider (AND at their child's school.)
Apply For Summer EBT Benefits
Parents and Guardians can apply now to see if their student qualifies for Summer EBT benefits from the State of Ohio.
More info can be found here: https://sebt.ohio.gov/about/
SENIORS: Remember - if you need to take a final exam, you must take one. If you do not show up to a final, you may be in danger of not graduating.
If a senior has earned their Eagle Scout Award or Gold Award for Boy/Girl Scouts, please let Mrs. Ungar know by Wednesday, May 15th by emailing her at robin.ungar@weschools.org.
All seniors must take the Senior Transition Survey. Please do this before graduation. If you do not, final transcripts will not be sent. If you have any questions, Please see your counselor
All grades for seniors will be final on May 16th. Transcripts will be sent out by June 1st.
Google Takeout Instructions: Please refer to this Link if you would like to download your Google drive. Emails for seniors will be deactivated on June 30, 2024.
Senior Elementary School Walkthroughs
Seniors are invited to come and walk through their elementary school on Monday, May 20, 2024. We will meet at North High School at 9:30. Buses will leave at approximately 9:45. You should be back by 10:30. If you are interested, please fill out the google form by Thursday, May 16th. You will be required to ride the bus to and from the elementary school (due to parking restrictions at the elementary schools). We ask that you wear your cap and gown. There is no need to dress up for this event, so dress comfortably. This is a fun event and the elementary students will love to see you!
You may choose to attend one of the following schools: Longfellow, Royalview, or Thomas Jefferson. If you are planning to attend the SOI walkthrough on May 15th, you may also attend the other walkthrough on May 20th as well. Please see Mrs. Gallucci if you have any questions
Summer School
We are pleased to offer High School students an opportunity to recover credit for classes that they failed in the 2023-2024 school year. The cost of these credit recovery courses is $200 per course. Summer Learning will be housed at North High School located at 34041 Stevens Blvd. Eastlake, OH 44095. Transportation will NOT be provided. In order to adequately plan for these extended learning opportunities, we ask that you complete this registration form no later than May 31, 2024. Upon registration a $200 charge per course will be added to your student's fees. Fees must be paid as soon as possible. All students will be notified by letter if you should sign up for summer school. Final grades will be available on May 25th. If you have any questions, please see your student's counselor.
Mrs. Gallucci Last Names A-E jennifer.gallucci@weschools.org
Mrs. Vaughan Last Names F-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.
The annual Senior Letter was released this week, and emailed directly to parents and guardians of seniors. If you are the parent or guardian of a student who intends to graduate this spring, this letter contains crucial information about the last couple of months of their school experience. You will find information about:
Academic Requirements Review
Final Exams
How to request transcripts
Where to look for scholarship applications
Cap/Gown
Mock Crash
Prom
After Prom
Senior Parade/Picnic
Commencement
Ticket Requests
Commencement photographs
School Pictures
If you have any issues with the school picture package you received, please contact Pictures With Class directly at pictureswithclass.com or 1800-220-7667.
SENIORS: Please stop by the guidance office to ensure that your senior picture and name is correct for the yearbook. Please do this by Friday, April 5.
2024 Yearbooks
2024 yearbooks are $80 for the remainder of the year. Make sure to pre-order a yearbook to ensure you receive one next fall. We typically do not have many extras left over, so the only way to ensure you receive a book is to order one before May. Please order yearbooks at jostens.com If you order a book, please double check that your order went through and hold on to your receipts that are emailed once an order is placed. Only students with a pre-ordered book will be guaranteed a copy – last year we sold out, so order today to guarantee your book!
***You can choose to have yearbooks shipped to your house for a shipping fee. These books are sent directly from Jostens when all books are shipped and typically arrive before we get them at the school.***
Senior Recognition Ads from Families
Calling all proud parents! If you are the proud parent of a senior, buy an ad to recognize and congratulate their achievements in the 2024 Yearbook! If you click this link and select “Yearbook Recognition Ads” – you can create and pay for your ad online. The deadline to create an ad is 3/22. Don’t wait to get started! The site is mobile optimized so you can create the ad in the car before a game, watching Netflix….anywhere!
If you have any questions about the following information, please email Mrs. Fryman at north.yearbook@weschools.org
NORTH ATHLETICS WEBSITE: https://rangernation.org/
ALL ATHLETES must have a current physical on file in order to participate in a sport. You can find the forms at www.rangernation.org by clicking on "Final Forms" under the More, Forms tab. There you will also find instructions on registering your child on Final Forms, which is a mandatory requirement of our district.
Eligibility for Fall 2024 Sports:
Just a reminder that fall eligibility is based on the 4th quarter grades. You must be passing 5, or the equivalent to 5 high school credits, in the 4th grading period to be eligible for Fall sports. PE does not count towards eligibility. Contact your guidance counselor or the athletic department if you have any questions. If you have any fall sport specific questions, please contact the coaches.
PARTICIPATION FEES for all sports are past due. They 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.
Senior athletic fees are due by Tuesday, May 14th. After that date, the unpaid athletic fee will go on the student’s PowerSchool account.
Grades 9-11 have until Thursday, May 23rd to pay through Final Forms (unless the student athlete receives reduced lunches, then they would need to pay their fee in the athletic office). On Friday, May 24th unpaid athletic fees will go on the student’s PowerSchool account.
Sports Physicals:
Attached is the flyer for Sports Physicals. Physicals on these dates are FREE, but limited to High School Athletes ONLY.
Sports Pre-participation Physical | Humanitix
Baseball vs. South at Classic Park
Below is the ticket link for the 5/18 North vs. South 8:30pm varsity baseball game at Classic Park. When purchasing tickets, make sure you buy tickets from your school's name. That way you make back the money for your respected schools.
https://www.ticketreturn.com/boxofficenew/Search.aspx?q=Captains+Charities
Girls Soccer Fundraiser:
We are busy planning our biggest fundraiser of the year to support our high school girls soccer team. This is our 3rd year, and every year we work hard to make it better than the last. Through our past two outings we have been able to raise funds to provide quality uniforms, field equipment, and have even been able to cover the cost of summer camps and tournaments! We have such a great group of girls who have been working hard even during the off season to prepare for the upcoming Fall season.
We are excited for you to be part of it all this year for another fun day!! So please join us on Saturday June 29th at Briardale for another great event. I have attached our flyers. We have so many people taking advantage of that quickly! We will take payment via cash, check, or Venmo. So please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or to register your foursome.
We hope to see you there!!
Thank you for all your support!!
~Kelly Pingstock
(Player Parent & Event Chair)
Cell #440-278-1651
Check can be made out to "North Girls Soccer"
Any payments can be mailed to me:
Kelly Pingstock
c/0 North Girls Soccer Golf Outing
619 Quentin Rd
Eastlake, OH 44095
Football Fundraiser:
Our football fundraiser is going to be May 18th at the Croatian Hall in Eastlake. Tickets are ONLY $55 for food, open bar and a chance at a grand prize of $2000. We would LOVE to see a huge North turnout to support our student athletes. Let's work together to improve school pride and celebrate athletes!
Ranger Youth Cheer Clinic
Please see the attached flyer regarding the Ranger youth cheer clinic for football/basketball for ages 4-12
Basketball clinic for students going into grades 7, 8, 9, 10
There is a 2-day clinic for girls going into grades 7-8-9-10. We have 18 slots left to fill (we cap it at 40 to make sure each girl can get some good individual work and time with Destiny).
Spring Head Coach Contacts:
Fastpitch: Matt McPeek peek13@sbcglobal.net
Baseball: Mike Duncan rangerfreshmanbaseball@gmail.com
Track: Joe Bozic (boys) joseph.bozic@weschools.org
Track: Samantha Richter (girls) samantha.richter@weschools.org
Fall Head Coach Contacts:
Football: Shawn Dodd shawn.dodd@weschools.org
Volleyball: Nicole Balsom nikkibalsom1@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:
Girls Golf: Royal Brettrager royal.brettrager@weschools.org
Boys Golf: Hannah Mitchell hmmitch22@gmail.com
Cheerleading FB: Marissa Gehrisch gehrischmarissa@yahoo.com
Did you know that your Eastlake North Boosters awards $1,000 Scholarships every year to as many as 7 Seniors? Students whose parents volunteer or attend our meetings at least 3 times are eligible for this opportunity.
If you love hearing about all the wonderful ways our Boosters continue to support North High School, please join us in making a difference. 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/10C0D4CAFAE2DA5FDC70-47800181-eastlake
Reminder: Boosters is 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)
Hello Ranger Families Summer Break is almost here, have a great and enjoyable time off!! We also want to take a moment to congratulate all our graduating Seniors. We will miss you all! We hope your music experience was one of the highlights of your high school years!
The Music Boosters have an upcoming Dine to Donate at The Willowick Chipotle on Monday, May 13th from 4pm to 8pm. Please show the flyer below to the cashier to participate. You can also order online or with the Chipotle app using our online code: JTWDV9C Thank you!
As a reminder if you ordered from our Spring Plant Sale your plants will be delivered to North High School on May 19th.
And speaking of Spring plants, Kurtz Bros has graciously offered to donate $5 to the North Music Boosters for each yard of material you purchase from them through August 31st. They have a number of different mulches to choose from along with soils and composts. Just make sure to use our Promo Code: “northmusic” at check out to guarantee their donation. Call them at 216-986-9000 or order online at https://www.kurtz-bros.com.
Save The Date! The Eastlake North Music Boosters are hosting a Dine to Donate at the Mentor Baker’s Square on Thursday, June 20th from 10am - 7pm. Please watch our Facebook page for the flyer!
Please follow our Facebook page to keep up to date about upcoming Car Washes, Dine to Donates and important information and updates we send throughout the school year and Summer! Our Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/EastlakeNorthMusicBoosters/.
And that’s a wrap folks!
We hope the seniors and their guests had a fun and memorable experience at Afterprom. We wish the class of 2024 so much success in their future. We are proud of each and every one of you regardless of what path you choose. Make good decisions and Do Epic things.
To the Administration, Coaches and Staff at North, thank you for your support to our students. They could not do what they do without the support of each and every one of you. Thank you so much for all you have done.
To the parents who volunteered, sold something, bought something, or did any little thing for us, thank you! We appreciate you so very much. We would not have smashed our fundraising goal without you.
To the parents who no longer have students in our district, we will miss you. Thank you to all of those who have done so much for the kids here. You will be missed.
To the board, there are no words to express the gratitude, I have enjoyed knowing you and your kids
Thank you, Board Members
Diana Greeby- President
Kristina Hope – Vice President
Lawrence Kizlik – Treasurer
Stacie Campbell – Secretary
Ellen Messemer – Fundraising Chair
Class of 2024 is out. Have a great summer!
Good luck to the Rangers graduating class as they head into the next chapter of their lives. Stay well, work hard and GO RANGERS!
Next Meeting
Wednesday, May 29 at 6pm at Chagrin Tavern in Eastlake
Fundraisers
Lake County Captains Parking Lot Fundraiser - heading to the Captains game? Park at the Board of Education parking lot and help out the different school district groups who earn the profits. Parking is only $5.00!! After Prom 2025 have the following dates to work the fundraiser:
Saturday, May 25, 6:35 game time
Tuesday, July 9, 6:05 game time
Back to School Bash - SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, August 14 from 5:00 - 9:00pm at North High School
Volunteers are needed for this year’s Bash. Students can earn volunteer hours. Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E44ABAD22A4FE3-49289464-2024
Back to School Bash - SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Email nhs2025afterprom@gmail.com to receive a form to support this community event or fill out and mail the form included in the North Notes newsletter
Stay Connected with Us Through the Summer!
Facebook: @NHSClassof2025
Email: nhs2025afterprom@gmail.com
Is it just us or did this year fly by?
We have a few things happening as summer vacation begins
It is time for North 2026 afterproms 2nd annual Savers fundraiser!
Spring cleaning? Have things to donate? We can help! Any clothing and household items you’d like to donate would be greatly appreciated!
We will have donation drop off events in the North High School parking lot on
May 11th 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 25th 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Unable to drop off, we will pick up! Pm us for arrangements!
Garage sale alert
North 2026 Afterprom committee is hosting 2 “donation only” garage sales. They will be Friday-Saturday (June 7-8) 9A-4P Address is 295 East Overlook Drive, Eastlake and Friday-Sunday (June 14-16) 9A-4P. Address is 34303 Iris Lane, Eastlake. Nothing is priced.
Everything is available for a donation to the students afterprom fund (within reason).
There’s something for everyone! End tables, chairs, desks, Christmas decor, toys, games, and hundreds of kitchen items.
Many thanks go to our community for a great school year! We wish everyone an enjoyable summer!
Join our Facebook group https://tinyurl.com/classof26afterprom
Email us at north2026afterprom@gmail.com to be added to our email list
Congratulations North Seniors!
Good luck to the Class of 2024 in all your future endeavors!
Next Meeting
Monday, May 20 at 7:00pm in the North Student Union
Fundraisers
Lake County Captains Parking Lot Fundraiser - After Prom 2025 have the following dates to work the fundraiser. Parking is only $5.00. Volunteers are needed to help with this fundraiser, email nhs2027afterprom@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 15, 7:00 game time
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Email Address
After Prom 2027 email address: nhs2027afterprom@gmail.com
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AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION/TRANSPORTATION
WE-GO Program
Students are encouraged to go home at the end of the day, and return for the evening event. Students who don't have a ride are encouraged to utilize the WE-GO Program. This allows Willoughby-Eastlake High School Students the opportunity to use Laketran local routes free of charge!
Parents and guardians can give permission to students to ride, students can download the app, and begin riding!
Students can then access the Trip Planner under Rider Tools on the Laketran website. This will give them multiple options with detailed information (what time to leave your house, what bus to get on, what time it will depart/arrive, etc).
This is REALLY easy to do, and learning to utilize our local public transit system is an excellent skill for our students to learn - in and of itself.
If you would like to get your student set up with WE-GO, follow these steps:
1. Complete the Parent Registration Form: HERE
2. Have your student plan their route: HERE
As an example, to go from Lakeshore/Vine to North High School and arrive by 7:00 PM, kids would have a 22 minute ride, and arrive at 6:51 PM.
School Messenger Sign-Up
CHROMEBOOKS
Chromebook Repairs
Students should report broken devices to Mrs. 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. If a student is keeping a device overnight, they will receive a pass indicating so.
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.
ATTENDANCE
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.
SAFE SCHOOLS HELPLINE
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 text the helpline at 614-426-0240, then type TIPS. Students can make a voice call at 800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359 (800-418-6423 ext. 359).
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library Cards for Students
All Willoughby-Eastlake K-12 students will automatically receive a Willoughby-Eastlake Public library card as part of our community partnership with the public library system. If your child already has a library card, they will not receive a new one.
Cards are being issued for any newly enrolled students on a quarterly basis.
If you have questions about the library card, please contact the W-E Public Library. You may reach them by calling Sarah Vargo, 440-943-2203, or via email: sarah.vargo@welibrary.info.
SCHOOLOGY & POWERSCHOOL
CELL PHONE POLICY
Earlier in the summer the district communicated a change in how cell phones will be handled in the classroom going forward. Now that we are 1 to 1, the need for cell phones in the classroom has drastically decreased. Therefore, we are asking all students to keep their phones silenced and out of sight during class time. During study hall, lunch, or passing time, students will have free access to their phones. However, during academic times it is imperative that students comply with this request. Research has shown the negative effects that social media and cell phones in general have had on student attention spans. It’s time we helped them manage their screen time at school a little better. Please talk with your student about this change, and thank you in advance for your support.
SCHOOL MEALS
Breakfast and Lunch are served every day at North High School. For the 2023-2024 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.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS
CONFERENCES
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. Specific information about conferences will be sent out in a separate message. Our conference dates this year are as follows:
Thursday, September 28th
Tuesday, November 21st
Thursday, February 8th
FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
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.
After School Tutoring
Daily Announcements Are Online
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
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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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!