Rebel Review

South Families,

It was a great week to be a Rebel. The North/South Week is unique for our district. Despite the interruptions and distractions that it brings, I believe the opportunity to promote school and community spirit and pride is something that we can and should embrace. The high school experience should involve traditions like this as they become important for our students and community. Simply put - it was a great week. The school spirit showed by our students was second to none. The building was electric all week. So many positive things occurred each day! The week culminated with South High School donating over $11,000 to United Way of Lake County! Great job and Congratulations to everyone on an outstanding week!

I send "The Rebel Review" every two weeks to keep you informed and to celebrate the great things our students and staff are doing. I would also encourage you to visit our school website anytime to view our latest updates. As always though, If you have any questions that you need answered directly, please feel free to call our main office for assistance (440-975-3648).

Sincerely,

Andy Suttell

Principal

Mark your calendar for these important events during the first few weeks of school:

October 17 Picture Make-Ups

October 18 End of First Quarter

October 18: PD Day - No School for Students

October 24: LEAF 11th Grade College Planning Night 6:30pm

October 25 - 27: Fall Play, "Dracula" at PAC

November 5: Election Day -PD Day - No School for Students

November 11: South Veterans Day Breakfast

November 12: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:00pm

November 13: Key Club Blood Drive

November 20: 2nd Quarter Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30

November 28-December 2: Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 3: School Resumes

As I mentioned above, the past few week, while busy, have been phenomenal at South High School. Enjoy some pictures of the great things that have occured!

Visa Financial Literacy Competition

A group of South students participated in the Visa Financial Literacy competition sponsored by our partner Cardinal Credit Union and hosted by the Cleveland Browns and Nick Chubb!

Pep Assembly Kicks off Spirit Week!

Coffee Truck and Decades Day!

School Spirit All Week!

Rebel Olympics

Volleyball wins WRC Championship!

Our incredible volleyball team clinched First Place in the Western Reserve Conference with a win over North!

South cheerleaders and Student Section Celebrate our Football Teams 27-7 victory over North!

Thank you should go out to our students and community. While Spirit Week is fun and allows our students to participate in many traditional experiences, we were able to donate funds to the United Way of Lake County. Congratulations to South High School for donating $11,002! I wanted thank Rebel Yell faculty advisor Erin Dodson and her student leaders for their hard work to make this happen. You have made South proud!

I want to mention that Thursday, October 17 marks the end of the First Quarter of the school year. Final grades for the quarter will be posted the following week. I will communicate when those grades are posted to PowerSchool.

Picture retake day is Thursday, October 17th from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm in the competition gym. Students who need to be photographed should do so during their study hall, English class period, or lunch. Students who do not have those types of classes by 12:30 pm should make arrangements with one of their morning teachers so that they can be photographed. Email south.yearbook@weschools.org with questions.

You may currently view and order your school portraits from the August 30 Picture Day in the Cirino Photography Online Viewing/Ordering Gallery. You will need your students first name, last name and student ID number exactly as it appears in PowerSchool to log in - if you have any questions Cirino Photography can help just give them a call at 440 953-8200. The photo link can be found here: South Picture Link (https://my.photoday.com/gallery/willoughby-south)

Please be reminded that students will not have school on Friday, October 18. Teachers and staff have a records day to finalize First Quarter grades.

On Monday, October 21 we will hold Class Meetings. We will use these meetings to provide students with important information that pertains to their grade level at this point in the year. We will also remind students of expectations for the Second Quarter of the 2024-25 school year.

The long awaited 2024 yearbooks have finally arrived! Starting Monday, 10/14, yearbooks will be available for pick-up before school in the student union and after school in room 214. Students on the yearbook staff will be delivering books to students throughout the week. Email south.yearbook@weschools.org with questions.

There is nothing more meaningful to an educator than to know the impact they are making on students and community. We have great staff here at South that I want to recognize as much as I can. Parents, would you like to nominate a school staff member for a shout out? The Staff Shout Out Form can be used anytime you want to report a staff member being awesome!

Guidance Department Information

We are moving in a wonderful direction as far as getting schedules fixed for our students. Please

continue to reach out to your student’s guidance counselor, if need assistance:

Mrs. Grant – Alison.grant@weschools.org, 440.975.3653 Serving students A-G

Mrs. Scripp – Lindsay.scripp@weschools.org 440.975.3624 Serving students H-O

Ms. Joyce – Virginia.joyce@weschools.org 440.975.3657 Serving students P-Z

As we move forward, we would like to invite you to save the dates and mark your calendar for the

following events:

October 17: Naviance Update and Training - 11th Grade

Our Counselors will be going into 11th grade English classes to help our 11th grade students with Naviance training.

October 24: Junior Night at 6:30 pm When should we visit colleges? What if my student does not want to go to college? How many colleges should he/she apply to in the process? All these and

many more questions will be answered during this session at South LGI at 6:30 p.m. Please

come and join us to learn many things about your child’s future

November 20: Parent/Guardian Conferences and FINANCIAL AID NIGHT beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Parents and Guardians are invited to participate in Financial Aid Night in the LGI. LEAF

(Lakeland Educational Assistance Foundation) will have a representative there to present

the timeline and process for applying to colleges, FAFSA and ways to use Naviance to help

your student find colleges and help with career choices.

What else is going on in Guidance?

a. Credit checks – 12th , and 11th graders are meeting with guidance counselors to go over credits

and graduation pathways to make sure that they are moving toward graduation readiness.

b. Group Guidance: guidance counselors are going into the classrooms to speak with the students

about Naviance. Naviance will help the students find a career path, apply to colleges and create

resumes and activity sheets.

Make plans to see our Drama Club's Fall Play, "Dracula"

Seniors are required by law to provide proof of MCV4/meningococcal meningitis vaccination (see district communication from the Spring) It is very important that you submit updated immunization information to our clinic by October 30 via fax (440-975-3645), or hard copy (return to clinic ). If you have any questions, please email them to our School Nurse at eileen.krancevic@weschools.org.

Seniors and Parents:

It is time to start preparing for Graduation! See the attached flyer for all of the information you need to order your Cap & Gown, Graduation announcements, Senior Ring and other items. Please be sure to order before the deadline so your items are delivered on time with the rest of your class. In School order day is on Tuesday, October 29th.

Senior Flier Information

All South HS students:

It is time to order your Class Ring! Your ring is a symbol that you are a part of South HS and your graduating class. It is also a reminder of all of the great moments and accomplishments you will have while you are here. See the attached flyer for all of the information you need to design and order your Ring. ***Look for special giveaways and discounts for ordering during your schools order week. In School order day is on Tuesday, October 29th.

Class Ring Letter

Cardinal Credit Union provides South Students with a free checking account. They put the first $20 into an account for you. An ongoing bonus is that they add a dollar to the account for every dollar you earn throughout your entire high school experience. Cardinal also wants to reward you for you’re A’s at our Kiosk during lunchtime at South HS! IF you have one of their FREE CARDINAL ACCOUNTS, Cardinal will give you a $1 for every A. Just see us at our Kiosk at lunch with any documentation from your student records and your High School Mascot Debit Card so we have your account number, and Cardinal will add the bucks to your account!!!!

IF you do not yet have an account, see us at our Kiosk and we’ll help you get started!

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!

WHAT WE’VE BEEN DOING:

• Supported homecoming through constructing the balloon arch for the dance

• Supporting our student section providing spirit items to go with the Friday night football theme (last week, white pom poms, this week camo clappers!)

• Bringing in new concession stand offerings with different treats, as well those things you might need at games like ponchos and hand warmers!

• SPECIAL THANKS TO SOUTH ATHLETIC BOOSTERS for their monetary donation to Rebel Families that have helped us upgrade physical items in the concession stand to help us prep food and keep things warm!

HOW CAN YOU HELP:

• SENIOR FAMILIES: Your help will be needed to plan and organize prom related activities! Be sure to fill in the PARENT/GUARDIAN CLASS OF 2025 SURVEY if you haven’t done so already!

• Find out more about us at the DTW Chili Cook-Off (or come march with us in the parade!)

• Join us at our Monthly Meeting (Third Wednesday of the Month). Our next meeting is October 16 @7pm in the Commons!

• Work the concession stand - AND GET PAID (funds earned toward your child’s sport or school club/activity). SIGN UP TO WORK HERE: https://tinyurl.com/RebelFamsSUG

The only way we can continue to provide things for our students is through raising money! (Our annual goal is $25,000), so please GET INVOLVED!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES!

facebook.com/southrebelfamilies Instagram ​@rebelfamilies

Rebels Express, the South High Spirit Shop, would like to welcome everyone back to school!

Our store is now open for business online.

You can place an online order and pickup in the main office from 7-3. We can also send your order home with your student. The online website is : https://rebelexpress.square.site/

Please follow us on social media to stay updated on new items, special promotions and store hours.

Instagram: @rebels_express

X (Twitter) : @RebsSchoolStore

Facebook : Rebels Express Spirit Shop

The Argus, South's annual year, is busy planning the 2025 yearbook edition. Please see the Argus Update 2025 for information about our yearbook, school pictures and senior photo information. If you have any questions related to the yearbook, please email them to our Yearbook Advisor, Ms. McChesney at south.yearbook@weschools.org.

The Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools and the Cleveland Food Bank will provide monthly produce for any family in the community. Our first market will be open on Thursday, September 5th from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at North High School. Service will not begin prior to 10 a.m. See the posting for more dates and information.

Bussing Information: The radius for school transportation widens from Middle School to High School. Transportation information is now available in PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please call Transportation Department at (440) 975-3736 if you have any transportation questions.

Food Services Flyer

Please see the following for information about our Food Services - Food Services Flyer

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