Rebel Review

South Families,

Am I really focusing my newsletter this week on Graduation for Seniors and Final Exams and Closing of the 2023-24 School Year for our Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors? It really does feel like yesterday that I was introducing myself to you as South's new principal. At any rate, I am so proud of the great year that we have had and the many fantastic accomplishments at South High School this year.

My final "Rebel Review" will be sent to everyone on May 31 and will focus on celebrating the year. I think this week it is important to give you the information you need for next week that will be informative for graduation plans and/or final exam week.

As always, please reach out to our office anytime you need assistance!

Andy Suttell

Principal

440-975-3628

andrew.suttell@weschools.org

I want to once again congratulate our Seniors. This week marks an important milestone in your journey. We are looking forward to a great graduation ceremony this Tuesday, May 21. Please see below for the important information and reminders about graduation practice on Tuesday morning and the actual Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday evening.

Our 2024 Commencement is set for Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30pm. At this point the ticket window is closed for graduation tickets. I did want to highlight a few important reminders for the Commencement ceremony:

• Commencement will begin promptly at 6:30pm
• After the ceremony, the street outside the theatre will be closed to traffic for an hour. This will allow you photo opportunities with your graduates!
• Students should arrive in the theatre by 5:30pm.
• Parking tickets can still be purchased through Playhouse Square if you did not purchase at the time you obtained tickets. Go to Playhouse Square Parking Garage and put in the May 21 date.
• There is a Cleveland Guardians game occuring on Tuesday evening downtown. I only mention this for your planning purposes as you may want to plan a few extra minutes to get downtown and into your parking.

All seniors who plan to participate in Commencement must attend the practice on May 21. Seniors should report to the gym at South by 8:30am. We will take buses to Playhouse Square to practice. Bus will return to South between 11:00pm to 12:00 pm. If you do not attend the graduation practice, you will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. If you have any concerns, please email Mr. Miller at david.miller@weschools.org.

Seniors who have not returned their Chromebooks should plan to return them upon arriving to school on Tuesday morning for Graduation practice.

Guidance visited senior English classes during their last week in order to explain how to request final transcripts and end of the year information. The link explaining how to request this information can be found is here: Senior Final Transcript Video

At the Commencement ceremony, you will be handed a Graduation Cover. This is not your diploma. The diploma you place into the cover will be available for pick-up in the main office of school beginning on Wednesday, May 22 anytime during school hours.

Monday, May 20 is our last day of regular classes at South. Our Final Exams will occur on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The schedule for the exams are as follows

• Tuesday, May 21
• 1st Period - 7:45 - 9:00 am
• 2nd Period - 9:10 - 10:25 am
• 4th Period - 10:35 - 11:50 am
• Buses Leave Campus 12:05
• Wednesday, May 22
• 7th Period - 7:45 - 9:00 am
• 8th Period - 9:10 - 10:25am
• 6th Period - 10:35 - 11:50 am
• Buses Leave Campus 12:05
• Thursday, May 23
• 3rd Period - 7:45 - 9:00 am
• 5th Period - 9:10 -10:25 am
• Buses Leave Campus 11:05
• Friday, May 24
• Student Summer Break Begins - Enjoy!

• Open campus during the exams - students only need to attend for their required exams
• Students who remain on campus, but do not have and exam MUST be in the Student Union as this is where we will have supervision
• Grab and go lunches are available after exams daily
• Buses are available following this Bus Schedule, or students can arrange for their own rides after they have finished their required exams
• Students must remain in their exam for the ENTIRE exam period
• Teachers will schedule their own make-up exams with students. Students should communicate with their teachers if an absence has occurred. Make-ups must be completed by Thursday, May 23
• Students who have all A's are exempt from their final in a year long course
• Students who scored a 700 or higher on the OST are exempt in that course as well (Students have been informed of this)

See below for Summer School information. Use the Summer School Registration link to sign-up for summer school.

2023-24 Yearbooks can still be purchased. The last day that you may order the yearbook is Friday, May 24, 2024. Please use this link to order your edition of the REBLIX!

Mark your calendar for these important events over the next few weeks of school:

May 20: Last Day of Regular Classes Grades 9-11

May 21: Final Exams - Grades 9-11

May 21: Graduation Practice 8:30am

May 21: Graduation 6:30pm

May 22: Final Exams - Grades 9-11

May 23: Last Day of Final Exams and Make-Ups

May 24: Begin to Enjoy your Summer!!

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.

Our incredible Band Booster have a few more days in their 2024 Band Booster Raffle. If you are interested in helping, please see this link: Band Booster Rally Information

Are you looking for activities for your children? Interested in family programs in the community? There are so many options for Willoughby-Eastlake families, such as city departments of recreation, sports teams, scouting, camps and special events in all of our surrounding communities, plus so much more!

Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are posted electronically. Paper flyers from organizations are not sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages Community Activities Flyers

For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings.

Enjoy what our community has to offer!

Safer Ohio School Tip Line

• 1-844-SaferOH (844-723-3764)
• Calls or texts are answered by analysts within Ohio Homeland Security. If action is needed, the analysts immediately forward information to local school officials, law enforcement agencies and the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) for action and follow up.

PowerSchool is the official gradebook and attendance record for our school. From the Parent Portal, you are able to set alerts for low or missing assignments, as well as tardy and absent alerts to keep account for period to period attendance of your child. Please take advantage of these settings and alert features.

With today's closure, it is also a good idea to check you notification settings in the Parent Portal to ensure you are receiving school and district closing notifications and other information.

Below are links for PowerSchool to assist you. If you need any further help getting set up with the Parent Portal - please call our office.

PowerSchool Full User Guide

PowerSchool Quick Guide

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!

Bussing Information: The radius for school transportation widens from Middle School to High School. Transportation information will be listed in PowerSchool Parent Portal on August 14th. Transportation can be reached at (440) 975-3736.

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