North Olmsted High School Updates
September 8th, 2023
Principal's Message
Hello NOHS Families,
Below you will find updates and info regarding Start with Hello Week, HOPE Squad and PSAT. Please note that we do not have school on October 11th and October 25th.
October 11th - No School
October 18th - End of 1st Quarter
October 24th - PSAT (Details below in Counseling Office Info)
October 25th - No School
Sincerely,
Jim Koontz
North Olmsted High School
Last Thursday, both middle and high schools’ chapters of HOPE Squad traveled to Lafayette Church in Medina for an all day training event along side Buckeye Local and Cloverleaf Local Schools.
HOPE Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program that focused on human connection, community, and hope.
Approximately 130 students from all three schools took part in the training program where they learned the different approaches to talking with peers and knowing how to spot the warning signs. We wrapped up the day with student testimonials of their experiences with HOPE Squad including many of our students who shared inspiring stories and how this organization has given them a sense of purpose. Special thank you to Bridgette at Buckeye High School for leading the event and to the advisors from all three districts who helped make this day possible including our advisors Phil Bonus, Keira Dodd, Liz Mentler, Tara Miller, and Wendy Walland along with Jason Gerrick and Elaine Gradisher at the middle school.
Student drivers, please enter and exit through Burns Rd. or Revere to alleviate traffic issues before and after school. Also, make sure to go to the link below to purchase your parking permit. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A PARKING PERMIT AND MUST PARK IN THE STUDENT PARKING LOT.
Permits can be purchased through the attached link or QR code
Start with Hello Week October 7 - October 10
In every community there are young people suffering silently because they feel left out, alone or invisible. Social isolation is a growing epidemic in our schools and across the US. Young people who are isolated can become victims of bullying, violence, and/or depression. Many of them pull away from society and can struggle with learning and social development.
This is why we are bringing the Sandy Hook Promise ‘s Start with Hello Program to NOHS next week. We will Start on Monday October 7th and end on Thursday October 10th.
Start with Hello Week raises awareness and educates young people about social isolation and how to create a connected and inclusive classroom, school and community. Students will be asked to participate in some fun activities that may take them out of their comfort zone to try and include others.
Calling All Senior Parents:
Class of 2025 After Prom Committee Email - nohsafterprom2025@gmail.com
Follow on Facebook - North Olmsted Class of 2025 After Prom
Click the link below to see the After Prom Fundraisers
Article: After Prom Fundraisers
CLASS OF 2025
Click on the link below to see important dates and information
Article: Class of 2025 Important Information
Graduation Cap and Gown, Senior Apparel, and Announcement Ordering Information
Jostens met with the senior class on Tuesday, October 1 and passed out packets with cap, gown, senior apparel, and announcement ordering information. They will be here to take orders next Tuesday, October 8 during lunch periods, if you do not have a lunch period you can give your order to Mrs. Horn in the office until 10:30am October 8. Orders made after this day will need to be made through the link below or the address on the order form. Lock in the price by ordering now.
Senior Yearbook Photo Sign Up - 10/18/24
Cavanaugh will be here to take Senior Portraits on Friday, October 18 students must sign up for a time slot and there are a limited amount of slots available so make sure to sign up early
7:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Where: Auxiliary Gymnasium
Who: 10 Seniors per 15 minute mini-session
Cost: FREE
Use this link or QR code to the Sign-Up Genius to get your portrait time-slot!
BUS INFORMATION
Buses pick up and drop off in front of the PAC
AM bus leaves at 7:05am this year
PM bus leaves at 10:35am
Polaris students do not have school Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11.
Calamity Days
When North Olmsted has a calamity day all transportation for the district is canceled, therefore there will not be a bus to or from Polaris if they are still in session. Students will be excused from Polaris for the day if they are not able to get their own transportation to and from Polaris.
Polaris days off schedule for the rest of the year.
North Olmsted Public Library News
Attached is the North Olmsted Branch - Cuyahoga County Library's policy for using the library after school.
Article: North Olmsted Library Use After School
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S1TXG9DIJdq5FmeHMyOU4Fvebq8dw4V7/view
Jim Koontz, Principal
440-588-5802
North Olmsted High School - Home of the Eagles
27301 Butternut Ridge Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070