North Olmsted High School Updates
September 8th, 2023
Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Hello NOHS Families,
Welcome back from Spring Break! As we return, the next few weeks will have a slightly irregular schedule due to Ohio State Testing. Please take a moment to review the testing schedule with your child. While the structure is different from our December midterm exam schedule, we aim to ensure that every student has the opportunity to meet with all of their teachers throughout the week.
Important Testing Week Notes:
Unlike midterms, we do not have an open campus during testing. However, students who are not testing are not required to attend lunch or study hall if either of those periods occur at the beginning or end of their school day.
Here’s an example of a testing day schedule and how it may affect students’ arrival and departure times:
Wednesday, April 9 – Testing Schedule
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ELA 2 Part 1: 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM
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Lunch: 10:50 AM – 11:30 AM
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1st Period: 11:33 AM – 12:22 PM
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2nd Period: 12:25 PM – 1:15 PM
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3rd Period: 1:18 PM – 2:08 PM
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4th Period: 2:11 PM – 3:01 PM
For example, if a student has Study Hall during 1st period and their first scheduled class is 2nd period, they do not need to arrive at school until 12:25 PM.
If a student has their last class of the day during 3rd period, and Lunch or Study Hall during 4th period, they are permitted to leave the building at 2:08 PM.
🔴 Important Reminder: Students are not permitted to leave campus and return later if they have Lunch or Study Hall between two academic classes. Doing so will be considered a class cut, and the Code of Conduct will apply.
In This Week’s Newsletter:
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🏆 Awesome Teacher Award – Nominate a deserving teacher using the link!
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📝 Ohio State Testing Schedule – Full details inside.
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🌟 Outstanding Student Recognitions – Celebrating our incredible students!
Scroll down for more information on each of these items!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to me or contact the high school main office.
Sincerely,
Jim Koontz
North Olmsted High School
Congratulations to Seniors Ella Krysinski and Lila Nagy for having their artworks selected to be in the 2025 Ohio Governors Youth Art Exhibition. More than 8,500 pieces were submitted from high school students throughout Ohio and only 260 pieces were selected to be in the State Exhibition.
Lila had one of her ceramic pieces selected and Ella got 3 of her pieces selected - 2 Digital Paintings and one Digital Animation/Video piece!!!
The Exhibition will be on display at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus
and is open from April 21st to May 15th, 2025.
Mark your calendars for April 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the High School/Middle School Campus. and help us celebrate excellence across the district! This event will include a brief update from Superintendent Chris Caleris and our district Treasurer Katie Henes. Following the presentation there will be an exhibit highlighting our students, district programs/services, and community partnerships.
This event is open to everyone in the community.
The summer season is just around the corner! Our athletic programs have several camps lined up for our youth. Stay active this summer and sign up for one or more of our camps listed below. Questions? Please reach out to the individuals listed in the newsletter linked below for each camp.
We can't wait to see our young Eagles this summer!
Please call the ATTENDANCE line at 1-440 588-5801 for the following:
Absence for the entire day
Arriving late to school
Leaving early from school
Leave a message with the following information:
Your child’s name - including the spelling of the last name
The date of your student’s absence
The reason for your student’s absence
Your name and relationship to the student and your phone number
Additional Information for Absences:
Please call the attendance line as early as possible.
The attendance secretary will enter the partial absence if your student is leaving early and create a release slip for your student.
The slip acts as their pass for the teacher and security.
If you are picking up your child, you, the parent, do NOT need to come into the school building if you have called ahead of time to release your student early. Your student can meet you outside.
If the student is walking or has their own transportation, they can leave with their release slip.
Written notes will not be accepted.
Failure to call will result in the absence defaulting to unexcused.
VOICEMAIL LINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.
ATTENDANCE LINE: 1 440 588-5801
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
Traffic Pattern for AM Drop-Off
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in improving the morning drop-off traffic flow. To help ensure a smooth process, please follow these guidelines:
- Use the outside lanes to drop off your student(s).
- After drop-off near the main entrance, immediately move forward to the PAC stop sign to allow others to drop off efficiently.
- Cars will merge before the PAC stop sign.
- From there, you may exit the campus via Butternut, Burns or Revere or continue wrapping around the stadium to exit via Middle School Drive onto Butternut.
- Please avoid cutting through the brick school bus lane to help maintain a steady traffic flow and prevent congestion.
For further clarification, please refer to the attached visual representation of the traffic pattern.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Class of 2025 After Prom Committee Email - nohsafterprom2025@gmail.com
Follow on Facebook - North Olmsted Class of 2025 After Prom
AFTER PROM IS ALMOST HERE!!!!!
Let's keep the party going! Once you leave the Aviator, go home put on some comfy clothes and head to Main Event in Avon. We currently estimate the cost of the event to be $20 per person. The price is subject to go down depending on additional fundraising completed in the coming days. You will be contacted to pay for your admission and will not be permitted into the venue until the fee is paid.
All Seniors should register themselves individually. Only complete the guest info if they are an underclassmen or from a different school.
*This is a lock in event, if you leave the building you will not be welcome back in.
**You are responsible for your own transportation to and from Main Event.
Use the After Prom Parent Donation Form linked below to make a donation.
After Prom Parent Donation Form - Google Drive
AFTER PROM FUNDRAISERS
Click the link below to see the After Prom Fundraisers - NEW FUNDRAISERS HAVE BEEN ADDED!!
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
Orders can be placed using the link below. Lock in the price by ordering now.
Support or students and teams through our fundraising page
New fundraisers have been added this week!
Use the link below to place your yearbook order
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
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Polaris Career Center offers North Olmsted High School students a unique opportunity to enhance their educational success. Whether your student is considering college, specialized training, or immediately entering the workforce, a career-technical education at Polaris is a beneficial curriculum option.
Polaris Career Center offers career training in 19 occupational fields, all of which offer students the opportunity to earn college credit. Students are provided with real-world experiences to develop skills that will prepare them for college and careers.
We are proud to have Polaris as our educational partner. If your student is interested in combining academics with a career-technical program, we recommend exploring the educational options at Polaris Career Center.
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
Teen Department Newsletter.jpg - Google Drive
Jim Koontz, Principal
440-588-5802
North Olmsted High School - Home of the Eagles
27301 Butternut Ridge Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070