Rebel Review

South Families,

Fall is racing forward, as Homecoming Week is upon us. Much of this "Rebel Review" provides you information about the upcoming week as we have our Homecoming Game and Dance, a visit by WKYC and a food drive and donation competition. I know our students will continue to show the tremendous spirit and kindness that has been very evident from the first four weeks of school! i am excited to keep our positive momentum going!

I will now be sending "The Rebel Review" every two weeks to keep you informed and to celebrate the great things our students and staff are doing. 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).

Sincerely,

Andy Suttell

Principal

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

September 16-20 "Homecoming Week"

September 20 Homecoming Football Game

September 21 Homecoming Dance - at South High School

September 19 Senior College Planning Meeting 6:30

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

October 7-11 North/South Spirit Week

October 11 NEOEA Day - No School

October 17 Picture Make-Ups

October 18 End of First Quarter

The tradition of Homecoming is this week, and will excitement for our students and school. Please see the below for all that is planned for the week:

Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming Court. They will be celebrated during our annual Homecoming Pep Assembly which will take place at the end of the school day on Friday, September 20.

Queen Nominees

Mya Al Mared

Evangeline Guzik

Gabriella Murton

Imani Harris

Grace Jones

King Nominees

Kwame Kayira

Max Hart

John Klouda

Mason Matriano

Luke Cupples

We have an incredible opportunity to show our spirit and the tremendous things happening at Willoughby South as we host Channel 3 and their Morning Show - Friday Football Fever! This will be a great morning rally before our big Homecoming Day. I encourage any in our community to come out and add to our spirit from 5:00 am- 7:00 am at our Football Stadium on Friday, September 20.

Join us for our Homecoming Football game as our Rebels take on Lorain High School at 7:00pm. This year our King and Queen will be announced during halftime festivities!

To cap off the week, our students will enjoy the homecoming dance on Saturday, September 21 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Please see the information below for dance rules and details:

• Homecoming Dance "Under the Stars" is from 7:00 to 10 pm on September 21
• Doors will open to students at 6:45 pm
• Students must be at the dance by 8:30 pm, No Entry After that time
• Tickets for Homecoming are $20.00 (Cash, Checks or Credit Card accepted)
• Tickets may be purchased during Lunch periods through Thursday, September 19
• No Ticket Sales after Thursday, September 19
• All Students who are bringing a guest, must provide a "Guest Approval Form" - The forms are available in the office and were emailed to all students
• Any Questions: Please see Mrs. Vilk or email her at dawn.vilk@weschools.org

This week we are partnering with Chick-fil-A to sponsor our Homecoming football game! Leading up to the game, we will be participating in a canned food drive from Monday through Thursday at school. We will be competing against Lorain High School to collect the most food items! Bring any canned fruits or vegetables in to be donated to a local food pantry. At the end of the football season, the high school with the most donated food will win free Chick-fil-A for the entire school! Drop off your non-perishable goods this week from 9/16 to 9/19. All food items will be donated to WECP Food Pantry! Let's help out South!!

Seniors and families planning on attending college next Fall, Our guidance and LEAF counselors are hosting an information night for you to hear about the college applications and process, important deadlines, and the use of Naviance. A question and answer period will also be available to allow you to ask important questions and receive answers. This will be held in South's LGI Auditorium beginning at 6:30pm.

On Wednesday, September 25, South will host our first Parent-Teacher Conferences of the year. Conferences provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss progress up to this point in the year. We have scheduled conferences in the middle of the First Quarter in order for discussions to occur that may help increase student achievement prior to the end of the First Quarter (October 17). Teachers will be available anytime from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm to meet with you to discuss student progress and any questions you may have.

On Wednesday, September 18, please wear green as a symbol of unity and solidarity with Sandy Hook Promise. Green is the Sandy Hook Elementary School color and a symbolic color of change. By wearing green today, your community is making a promise to Start With Hello!

Great News - It is now time to view and order your students school day portraits for the 24-25 school year. Cirino Photography has released the Online Viewing/Ordering Gallery. You will need your students first name, last name and student ID number exactly as it appears in PowerSchool to log in - if you have any questions Cirino Photography is here to help just give them a call at 440 953-8200. The photo link can be found here: South Picture Link (https://my.photoday.com/gallery/willoughby-south)

We are excited to announce that seniors Austin Parker and Siddharth Godbole have been named National Merit Semifinalists! This prestigious recognition is awarded to high school students who rank among the top 1% of PSAT test-takers nationwide. As Semifinalists, they are now eligible to compete for National Merit Scholarships. This is an incredible honor, and we are so proud of their hard work and dedication!

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!

There is nothing more meaningful to an educator than to know the impact they are making on students and community. We have great staff here at South that I want to recognize as much as I can. Parents, would you like to nominate a school staff member for a shout out? The Staff Shout Out Form can be used anytime you want to report a staff member being awesome!

Guidance Department Information

Please contact the following counselors for specific questions for your student:

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

We are moving in a wonderful direction as far as getting schedules fixed for our students. Please

continue to reach out to your student’s guidance counselor, if need assistance:

Mrs. Grant – Alison.grant@weschools.org, 440.975.3653 Serving students A-G

Mrs. Scripp – Lindsay.scripp@weschools.org 440.975.3624 Serving students H-O

Ms. Joyce – Virginia.joyce@weschools.org 440.975.3657 Serving students P-Z

As we move forward, we would like to invite you to save the dates and mark your calendar for the

following events:

September 19: Senior Night at 6:30 p.m Come to South LGI to hear about college applications and process, important deadline, the use of Naviance, including a question and answer period to allow you to ask important questions and receive answers

September 25: Parent/Guardian Conferences. Meet your student’s faculty and staff. No

appointments necessary and teachers will be available from 4:30-7:30

October 24: Junior Night at 6:30 p.m When should we visit colleges? What if my student does not want to go to college? How many colleges should he/she apply to in the process? All these and

many more questions will be answered during this session at South LGI at 6:30 p.m. Please

come and join us to learn many things about your child’s future

November 20: Parent/Guardian Conferences and FINANCIAL AID NIGHT beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Parents and Guardians are invited to participate in Financial Aid Night in the LGI. LEAF

(Lakeland Educational Assistance Foundation) will have a representative there to present

the timeline and process for applying to colleges, FAFSA and ways to use Naviance to help

your student find colleges and help with career choices.

Advice from our Counselors:

Remind your students to:

a. Start strong and end strong

b. Ask for help or any of type of assistance

c. Come to see us in guidance for help or just to say hello!

d. Join a club, athletic team or say hello to one person in the first weeks of school.

e. Make sure that they are carrying 5-6 credits for the year. Check for athletic eligibility

We are looking forward to and planning for the best year ever!

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!

IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR

(and we know you did, as it was the first day of school and everyone was in back-to-school recovery mode - so our turnout was low!), be sure to SAVE THE DATE: Our next Rebel Families meeting is Sept. 18 @7pm in the cafeteria. Join us and discover how you can help make a difference in our school community!

SENIOR FAMILIES:

• Keep an eye on your email - your help will be needed to lead/plan the Prom Fashion Show and After Prom! Senior Families Committee meeting to be scheduled soon!

UNDERCLASS FAMILIES:

• Time to start forming your Class Committees as well. Your kids will be Seniors before you know it, so it’s time to fundraise and plan for your students' senior year activities. Keep an eye on your emails as we put dates together.

FAMILIES: HELP REBEL FAMILIES CONTINUE TO FUND ACTIVITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS!

• Our #1 fundraising activity is the Indoor and Outdoor (Home side) concession stands for South Sporting events.

• REMEMBER IF YOU WORK, YOUR CHILD’S SPORT, CLUB, OR ACTIVITY GETS PAID! This is a great way to help Rebel Families and your kid's groups earn funds. SIGN UP TO WORK HERE: https://tinyurl.com/RebelFamsSUG

Don’t forget to follow us on social media!

facebook.com/southrebelfamilies Instagram ​@rebelfamilies

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

The Argus, South's annual year, is busy planning the 2025 yearbook edition. Please see the Argus Update 2025 for information about our yearbook, school pictures and senior photo information. If you have any questions related to the yearbook, please email them to our Yearbook Advisor, Ms. McChesney at south.yearbook@weschools.org.

The Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools and the Cleveland Food Bank will provide monthly produce for any family in the community. Our first market will be open on Thursday, September 5th from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at North High School. Service will not begin prior to 10 a.m. See the posting for more dates and information.

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