Rebel Review

South Families,

The holiday season brings a sense of warmth and togetherness, and I hope you find moments to connect with loved ones, recharge, and embrace the spirit of giving and gratitude. Our students (and staff) have worked hard this semester, and deserve a well-earned break to rest, rejuvenate, and return with renewed energy for the challenges and opportunities that are ahead in 2025.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy start to the new year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January for what promises to be another successful semester

I send "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:

December 21 - January 5: Winter Break - No School

January 6: School Resumes - Start of 2nd Semester

January 7: Student Grade Level Meetings during School Day

January 10: Excel TECC Application Window Closes

January 20: MLK Day - No School

January 22: Advanced Options Night at PAC 7:00pm

January 25: South Winter Formal 7:00pm

January 31; Senior Panoramic/Group Picture Day

February 3: High School Scheduling Process Begins for 2025-26 School Year

February 14-15: Spring Musical

February 17: Presidents' Day - No School

February 20: 3rd Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences

February 24: Professional Development Day - No School for Students

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to support our students! You could drive home in a brand new 2025 Chevrolet Trax 1LS.. Thanks to our generous partners at Serpentini Chevrolet of Willoughby Hills, 100% of the proceeds from this raffle will benefit our students. The winner will be selected on January 24, 2025, during halftime of the North/South Boys Basketball game. When you purchase your raffle ticket, you'll have the chance to choose a school and/or group to represent.

Guidance Department Information:

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

If your student needs academic support, please reach out to guidance and Ms. Laura Albertone (National Honor Society) for tutoring help. Ms. Albertone can be reached at laura.albertone@weschools.org

Scheduling process information and timeline:

Once we come back from break, we will soon begin to schedule for the 2025-26 School Year. Toward the end of January we will begin visiting classes, outlining the core classes and electives available for the 2025-26 School Year. Once the scheduling window opens, Students will go into their power school account and choose courses for the 2025-26 School Year. Guidance Counselors will then begin speaking individually with the students to navigate through their course selection. Students will receive schedules for next year by approximately Mid-May.

This is what is happening over the next couple of weeks in our counseling department:

12-23 to 1-5 Winter Break

1-7 Grade Level Meetings

1-10 TECC application domains close

1-22 Advanced Options Night. 7:00 p.m. at North PAC

1-28 Scheduling and Course selection begins for current 9th , 10th and 11th graders

Happy Holidays. Happy and Healthy New Year wishes,

Mrs. Coreno, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Scripp and Ms. Joyce

We return from break on Monday, January 6 to start the second semester. As we start the Second semester it is important to check your schedules. Semester course begin on January 6 and your schedule may change slightly. Please check your PowerSchool prior to the start of classes on Monday, January 6. We will also be reminding and helping on the first day of the semester!

On Tuesday, January 7 we will hold Class Meetings. We will use these meetings to provide students with important information that pertains to their grade level at this point in the year. We will also remind students of expectations for the Second Semester of the 2024-25 school year. Seniors - our class meetings moving forward will share information relating to end of the year responsibilities, please plan to attend.

Our Student Council is happy to announce that we are having a Winter Formal Dance again this year! The date for the South High Winter Formal has been scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at South High School. More information will be coming as we return from Winter Break!

Recently, I have received several questions regarding senior picture submissions The good news is we have extended the deadline into late January and that senior picture submissions are still being accepted. If you have not turned in your senior picture for the yearbook, there is still plenty of time! Please see the information below for submission details.

Senior Picture Directions and Requirements:

• Portraits must be from chest or waist and up. No full body .
• The main focus should be on the student, not the background,. If the students is leaning on a tree, brick wall, or any other objects, the focus must mainly be on the student's face

• No hands, hoods, or hats covering the student's face .

• No props, animals, or other faces in the picture.

• Students must take the picture in school appropriate clothing.

• All files must be submitted as .JPEGs

• Files must be titled "Full Last Name + Full First Name + 23"

• Original digital copy is preferable, but the higher resolution the result the better.

• Please do not submit screenshots, selfies, or any picture from social media.

• The picture must be emailed to south.yearbook@weschools.org

**Failure to submit an acceptable picture will result in using the picture that was taken on school picture day or being listed as "not pictured."

As we go into the Holiday Season, I want to again mention how hard the staff at South High School works and shows care for our students. Please consider using our Staff Shout-Out Form to give send our staff into the holiday break with positive holiday message. Nothing is more meaningful to an educator than to hear that they are making an impact with your student. A great and simple gift to our teachers and staff.

Enjoy some pictures and information of some of the great things happening at South over the last two weeks.

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!

Enjoy some pictures from South leading into our Holiday Break!

With the cold weather months approaching, it's important that everyone is aware of the district's calamity day policy. Please see the Willoughby-Eastlake Letter for info about how and why the decision to close school is made, and how you will be notified.

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!

Cardinal Credit Union provides South Students with a free checking account. They put the first $20 into an account for you. An ongoing bonus is that they add a dollar to the account for every dollar you earn throughout your entire high school experience. Cardinal also wants to reward you for you’re A’s at our Kiosk during lunchtime at South HS! IF you have one of their FREE CARDINAL ACCOUNTS, Cardinal will give you a $1 for every A. Just see us at our Kiosk at lunch with any documentation from your student records and your High School Mascot Debit Card so we have your account number, and Cardinal will add the bucks to your account!!!!

IF you do not yet have an account, see us at our Kiosk and we’ll help you get started!

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. At our Senior Class Meeting in the First Semester, seniors were provided with an ordering packet. If you did not receive the packet, please stop by the office to pick one up.

Senior Flier Information

Sophomores - It is time to order your Class Ring! Your ring is a symbol that you are a part of South 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.

Class Ring Information

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.

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

The Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools and the Cleveland Food Bank will provide monthly produce for any family in the community. The markets are open from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Service will not begin prior to 10 a.m. See the posting below for upcoming dates and location.

In partnership with the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve, our district is excited to offer a limited number of "Drive to Succeed" scholarships, thanks to a grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO). These scholarships provide free driver training scholarships to low-income high school students.

If your child meets the income requirements and has a temporary permit, they may be eligible for a scholarship. Please note that only 20 spots are available for the year. To learn more or to apply, please contact your child's guidance counselor. We encourage eligible families to apply!