May 2025 Ballot Issues

***The updated message below contains corrected financial information as it pertains to the bond issue and operating levy placed on the May 6, 2025 ballot by the Board of Education. We apologize for the confusion***

Friday, January 24, 2025

Dear Avon Lake City Schools Community,

The weather this week was frigid, dangerous, and in ways, characteristic of how harsh Northeast Ohio winters can and will be at times. I thank you for your patience as we evaluate the need to keep the school district closed and make these decisions for the safety and protection of students and staff. I hope you remained safe and well during our days away earlier in the week.

At the regular meeting of the Board of Education this past Tuesday, two issues were voted upon for the purpose of placement on the May 6, 2025 ballot, the first being a bond issue to construct a new facility for Grades 5 through 8 at the Learwood location, and the second being an operating levy for the purpose of general operating expenses. The bond issue requests approximately $88,085,000 and would cost taxpayers approximately $96/year for each $100,000 of county auditor appraised home value. The operating levy would generate $3 million annually and would cost taxpayers approximately $69/year for each $100,000 of county auditor appraised home value. Combined, if passed, these two issues would cost Avon Lake taxpayers approximately $165/year for each $100,000 of county auditor appraised home value. More information can be found on the district website. We have also listed in the graphic below, so please take a moment to become informed regarding this issue.

Did you know that Ned Lauver, our Director of Operations, sends out a regular email newsletter providing updates about the facilities in our district? If not, be sure to check out his latest version by clicking here. We are dedicated to keeping our citizens informed about the most important facilities needs among our school campuses. Thanks for reading!

To help maintain a safe and respectful online environment, the Avon Lake City Schools has recently created a page policy statement which applies to the district’s social media accounts, including Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram. This statement outlines the purpose of these online platforms and the circumstances in which the district may regulate speech. The community can view the social media accounts policy on the district website and on our social media accounts. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

The Harlem Wizards Fundraising and Community Game is coming to Avon Lake High School Gymnasium on Monday, February 17th, at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 5:30! This event, organized by the Avon Lake Travel Basketball Association in partnership with Avon Lake Schools (including St. Joseph and St. Raphael), will be a night filled with basketball magic, laughter, and community spirit. This event will continue to anchor our city’s spirit of community and support for our student programs while providing an event to promote our local businesses.

The Harlem Wizards will showcase their incredible skills, including dazzling tricks and high-flying dunks, as they face off against our very own Avon Lake teachers, administrators, travel basketball coaches, and board members. This is more than just a game—it’s a chance to create lasting memories with your family while supporting our student-athletes and school programs. It also includes so many interactive experiences for families alike! Be sure to watch the following video for a preview of the unforgettable experience provided by the Harlem Wizards!

The Avon Lake Boys and Girls Basketball teams and Cheerleaders are proud to host the 2025 Coaches vs. Cancer event on Friday, January 31st in the Avon Lake High School gymnasium. This event is a doubleheader against Amherst High School and begins with the Varsity Girls game at 5:30 p.m. and followed by the Varsity Boys matchup at 7:00 p.m. The Coaches vs. Cancer event will raise awareness and support for the American Cancer Society's work to improve the lives of people with cancer through lifesaving research, patient support, and advocacy.

The district is invited to support this cause by ordering a long-sleeve t-shirt (pictured below), and wearing it to school and the basketball games taking place on January 31st. All t-shirts can be ordered using the following online form. Cash or check payments (made out to The American Cancer Society) will be accepted when the t-shirts are delivered on Wednesday, January 29th. Thank you in advance for your support of this worthwhile cause!

Congratulations to the Avon Lake High School Dance Team, who advanced to the State competition recently after an impressive demonstration of talent and performance at the OASSA Dance Northeast Regional Qualifier last week. Avon Lake High School played host to the regional competition on Friday, January 10th, serving as one of three statewide sites featuring teams from across Ohio. The ALHS Dance Team, which finished first in the state two years ago, competed in four categories including Jazz Large, Pom Small, Contemporary/Lyrical Large, and Gameday Large. The State competition will be hosted on Sunday, January 26th at Heath High School. On behalf of everyone in the Avon Lake City Schools, let’s cheer on our highly skilled Dance Team as they prepare for the upcoming State competition.

Thank you for your continued support and have a safe and warm weekend.

Sincerely,

Joelle M. Magyar

Superintendent

February 14 - In-service - All Teachers/Tutors (No School)

February 17 - Washington's Birthday (No School)
March 6 - Early Release for Students
March 7 - Conference Day (No School for Students)
March 10 - No School for Students
March 28 - End of Third Quarter

To view the complete district calendar, click here.

Just in case you missed a newsletter from your child's school, or have multiple children in our district at different buildings, we have links below from each building principal for your convenience with the most recent information sent to families. A link to our quarterly District Facility Focus newsletter is also below.

Avon Lake High School

Learwood Middle School

Troy Intermediate School

Eastview Elementary School

Erieview Elementary School

Redwood Elementary School

Westview Elementary School

LEAPS Preschool

Facility Focus