Magyar's Message May 17, 2024

Dear ALCS Families,

The school days are fewer, but the celebrations are plentiful. Tomorrow (May 18) our seniors will be attending Prom at Cleveland Browns Stadium. It’s a joyous occasion and we are thankful to the many organizers and volunteers who make events like this possible. Be safe seniors, have fun and make great memories.

Tomorrow the Dazzle Awards are also taking place at the KeyBank State Theatre downtown. Click here to watch our Avon Lake High School students and directors walk the Red Carpet live tomorrow (beginning at 5:30 p.m.) on Playhouse Square.

Avon Lake High School recently participated in the annual Buckle Up Bowl sponsored by Lorain County Public Health. The Buckle Up Bowl is a competition among area high schools for the highest percentage of students wearing seatbelts. Prom and graduation season also bring with it added reminders to be safe on the roads. I am proud to say our students really embraced the campaign as I noticed many signs throughout the school reminding students to buckle up. Congratulations ALHS, winners of the “Best Buckled” school with a seat belt usage rate of 97%!

Last weekend all three high school orchestras competed as a combined high school string orchestra at Cedar Point's "Music in the Parks Festival." Schools from multiple states competed in the event. ALHS earned a "Superior" rating" and won "Best High School Orchestra" in its division. The highlight of the event was receiving the "Best High School Orchestra Overall" across all of the divisions. This is an outstanding accomplishment. Bravo to all!

Thank you to everyone who voted for our elementary school entrepreneurs who participated in the Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge this year. Each student who participated should take great pride in their diligent efforts in problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills.

The entrepreneurs listed below are the K-4 2024 YEI Pitch Challenge winners! Congratulations!

• Aqua VR: Connor Christ/Erieview 4th Grade

• Ria Rides Helmet Insert: Maria Cox/Erieview 4th Grade

• Snow-Way: Athena Spanos/Erieview 4th Grade

• Gotta Go: Ella Golden/Redwood 4th Grade

• Multi Snacker: Hadley Murphy and Hope Franke/Redwood 4th Grade

• The Ready Recliner: Vivienne Peter/Redwood 3rd Grade

The winners' showcase can be viewed here.

During next week’s (May 21) Board of Education meeting we will be recognizing and celebrating our 2023-2024 retirees (list is below). Each one has made a special contribution to the ALCS and we thank them for their service. We wish them nothing but the best as they begin a new chapter in their lives. Together Shoremen, Forever Shoremen.

Thank you for your continued support of our schools.

Sincerely,

Joelle Magyar

May 18: Prom at Cleveland Browns Stadium

May 21: BOE meeting at 6 p.m. ALHS L.A.K.E. Center

May 27: No school (Memorial Day)

May 28-30: Bike to School Week (elementary schools)

May 31: Seniors last day of school

June 5: Last day of school

June 7: Commencement at 6 p.m. Avon Lake Memorial Stadium

To view the complete district calendar, click here.

In addition to the opportunities offered at ALHS, we are grateful to have additional resources through our partnership with the Lorain County Joint Vocational School (JVS) for students to explore a career-technical focused education.

Several ALHS students recently participated in contests through Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) supported by the JVS. Congratulations to the students listed below.

Bradley Babbitt (senior): Digital Media Arts II, Business Professionals of America, Video Production Team, Regional First Place

Zackary Bohland (junior): Landscape & Greenhouse Management I, Future Farmers of America, 1st Year Member quiz, State placing

Landscape & Greenhouse Management I, Future Farmers of America, Farm & Agribusiness Management Test, State placing

Landscape & Greenhouse Management I, Future Farmers of America, Nursery and Landscape Contest, State placing

Ambriea Bristow (senior): Marketing Entrepreneurship II, Business Professionals of America, Presentation Management, Regional First Place

Gabriel Camacaro (junior): Cybersecurity & Networking II, Business Professionals of America, Computer Network Technology, Regional placing

Emma Campbell (senior): Digital Media Arts II, Business Professionals of America, Fundamental Desktop Publishing, Regional First Place

Digital Media Arts II, Business Professionals of America, Visual Design Team, Regional Second Place

James Clay (senior): Public Safety II, SkillsUSA, Firefighting, 19th in State

Jacob Fields (senior): Web & Graphic Design II, Business Professionals of America, 2D Animation Team, Top 20 National placing

Web & Graphic Design II, Business Professionals of America, Fundamental Desktop Publishing, Regional placing

Brendan Lardie (senior): Cybersecurity & Networking II, Business Professionals of America , Computer Network Technology, Regional placing

Ryleigh Parsons (junior): Landscape & Greenhouse Management I, Future Farmers of America, Nursery and Landscape Contest, State placing 10th team

Landscape & Greenhouse Management I, Future Farmers of America, 1st Year Member quiz, State placing

Landscape & Greenhouse Management I, Future Farmers of America, Farm & Agribusiness Management Test, State placing

Cameron Smith (junior): Agricultural Equipment Mechanics I, Future Farmers of America, 1st Year Member quiz, State placing

Agricultural Equipment Mechanics I, Future Farmers of America, Farm & Agribusiness Management Test, State placing

Lilian Von Glahn (senior): Digital Media Arts II, Business Professionals of America, Fundamental Desktop Publishing, Regional placing

Yesterday (May 16) the JVS celebrated the Class of 2024 with a special recognition ceremony. Outstanding seniors were also featured. Each career tech program selects a senior who has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills, exhibited strong leadership qualities, and maintained a positive attitude toward learning. Congratulations to Avon Lake High School senior Alexandra Wagoner!

Best wishes to all of our ALHS JVS graduates! The future is bright!

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. 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