November 2024

Hello Avon Lake!

As we enter November, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you. This month, we reflect on the importance of gratitude, community, and academic perseverance as we approach the heart of the school year.

Our positive school culture continues to thrive, thanks to the collective efforts of students, faculty, staff and stakeholders. This strong foundation of support and collaboration remains an important factor of Avon Lake High School, ensuring a nurturing and challenging environment for all.

I encourage everyone to stay communicative and engaged with our outstanding staff, as they are here to support and guide students throughout their journey. Together, we will continue to make this school year great!

Please visit our high school website, pay special attention to social media and School Messenger for updates.

Thank you for your support.

Take care,

Michael J. May, Principal

NOVEMBER

1 - No School for Students

7 - Powder Puff Game (6:30pm tentative)

11 - PTSA Meeting & Parent Social (6:30 Old School Pizza)

13 - Family First Night: No Events

14-16 - Marching Band Trip to Indianapolis

21 - Sophomore Career Day at JVS

26 - Group/Club Picture Day

27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

DECEMBER

5 - Fall Theater Production (7pm PAC)

6 - Fall Theater Production (7pm PAC)

7 - Fall Theater Production (7pm PAC)

8 - Fall Theater Production (2pm PAC)

10 - Holiday Band Concert (ALHS and Learwood 7pm PAC)

11 - Holiday Orchestra Concert (ALHS and Learwood 7pm PAC)

15 - IMMIX and Merples Holiday Concert (12pm PAC)

19 - Holiday Choral Concert (6:30pm PAC)

23 - Jan 5 - Winter Break

To subscribe or view the high school calendar click here

Class of 2025 Important Dates for Graduation

Parents and Students of the Class of 2025, click HERE for important information regarding Senior Year and Commencement.

Guidance Department Updates

Fall OST Information

The 2024 fall administration of the Ohio State Tests will take place December 2- December 13. You will be notified by the Counseling Department if you need to take one or more state tests during this test window.

For more information on the Guidance Department please click the links below.

Job Posting & Career Information

Naviance

Program of Studies

Guidance Department website

School Fees for 2024-25

School Fees and Fall Pay to Participate for the 2024-2025 school year will be added to PowerSchool the first week of October. An itemized invoice will be emailed to parents as soon as all fees are assessed in PowerSchool.

Payment Options

BY MAIL: Check made payable to ALHS can be mailed to : Avon Lake High School, 175 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012, Attn: Student Fees.

PAYMENT DEPOSITORY: Place payment in an envelope marked "Student Fees" into the Payment Depository located to the right of the Main Office door.

ONLINE: Payments may be made online at www.payschoolscentral.com. The student's ID number is necessary to set up an account. A 3.9% Convenience Fee for all credit card or a $1.75 Flat Fee for all ACH (electronic check) transactions will be charged.

Pay-to-Participate

The fee is $300 per student per year to participate in any sport at the high school. There is a District Family Cap of $400 for families with more than one High School and/or Learwood Middle School student participating in sports. More information on Pay to Participate can be found on the athletics homepage of the website. www.avonlakesports.com

If there are any questions or concerns regarding your school fee balance please contact Laura Hout (www.laura.hout@alcsoh..org) or 440-933-6290 x 1548.

Lunch Account

If there are any questions regarding your lunch account please contact Andrea Sokolow (www.andrea.sokolow@alcsoh.org) or 440-933-6210 x 1522.

Marching Shoremen News

Your Marching Shoremen will be traveling to Medina HS on November 2 to perform in the Ohio Music Education Association’s State Marching Band Finals! All details can be found with this link! https://www.omea-ohio.org/smbf_general_information.php

For anything related to the Avon Lake Band, please check us out at

www.avonlakeband.weebly.com

Drama Club

Experience a New Chapter in the Wizarding World Where Generations Collide and the Power of Love and Friendship is Tested. The ALHS Drama Club presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - High School Edition:

Thursday, Dec. 5th at 7pm

Friday, Dec. 6th at 7pm

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7pm

Sunday, Dec. 8th at 2pm

PTSA Update

November Parent Social & Meeting

Don't miss the next PTA meeting and Parent Social! All parents and guardians are welcome! Not a member yet, sign up today or at the event.

Monday, Nov 11th at Old School Pizza & Wings

6:30-8:30 pm - Meeting and Parent Social

- Pizza, appetizers & non-alcoholic beverages will be provided

- Cash bar available

1st hand updates on happenings in the high school, the Board of Education, PTA Council, the scholarship committee, and more.

Christmas By the Lake Craft Show

Saturday, Dec. 7th, 9-4 pm in the High School Auxiliary Gym

Please support the High School PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year!

Volunteers NEEDED both the day of and in advance, email ChristmasByTheLake@yahoo.com to help

Membership ~ Haven't joined yet? Here is your chance

https://avonlakehsptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Designated Bus Loading/Unloading Zones Near South Parking Lot Flag Poles and Caboose

Please note that the striped areas the parking lots are designated bus loading/unloading zones. For safety we request you do not park in the striped areas.