Steele Report
Friday, August 30, 2024
Principals Message
Comet Nation,
Happy Holidays! We hope this message finds you well and ready for the upcoming winter break. Our students will start their much deserved break on Monday, December 23rd and return on Tuesday, January 7th. As a reminder, semester ending exams will take place on Wednesday, December 18th through Friday, December 20th. Please see below for our semester ending exam bell schedules and more exciting news from Steele!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season,
Joe Tellier
Steele Updates
End of Semester Exams
Exams for the first semester will take place on December 18th, 19th, and 20th. If a make-up exam is needed, time will be arranged between the teacher and the student.
Please click here or see below for a daily exam schedule.
MLS Concert Choir Performs at Cavs Game!
Amazing job by our Marion L. Steele Concert Choir who performed our National Anthem at the Cavs game on November 17th. Check out the video below to view their performance.
Congratulations to Unified Basketball
Our MLS Unified Basketball team competed at Berea Midpark high school and had a great showing! Thank you to all who participated and made this a tremendous experience for our students.
NNDCC Surprise
Kelli Barry surprised Mr. Edwards and our NNDCC Cadets with an American Flag that flew at Camp Moreel in Kuwait on 9/11. Her husband, Petty Officer First Class Derek Barry provided the flag and was on the phone during this special presentation. Please watch the video below that highlights this special presentation!
Steele Journalism Club
Shoutout to our Steele Journalism club led by Mrs. Schwartz and Mrs. Hostutler. Students have been staying after school crafting podcasts!
MLS Theatre's Production of A Christmas Carol
Job well done by MLS Theatre Company on their production of a Christmas Carol. Thank you to all of our students who came out to support!
MLS Counseling Department
Scholarship Search for Seniors
As many seniors have completed their college admissions process and are beginning to hear back from schools, now is the ideal time to start planning for how to finance higher education. We highly encourage all students to take the next steps by focusing on available scholarships and completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA application. The winter and spring of the senior year is a prime time for applying for scholarships, as many opportunities have application deadlines during this period. In addition to FAFSA, researching and applying for scholarships can significantly reduce the cost of college.
We recommend students use trusted scholarship search engines and databases. A curated list of some reliable resources is available here: Scholarship Search Database. These allow students to search for scholarships based on their unique qualifications, including academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, financial need, and other criteria.
We will be sharing information on local scholarships, including community-based awards and those offered through the Amherst Educational Foundation, in early spring.
The FAFSA Application Now Open!
Attention Seniors! the 2025–2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is available early,due to an extended testing period by the U.S. Department of Education. Students can start submitting their FAFSA forms now!
We encourage students to complete the FAFSA as soon as they’re ready.
Why is the FAFSA Important?
Completing the FAFSA is a critical step for seniors planning to attend college. It unlocks access to federal financial aid, including grants, work-study opportunities, and federal student loans. It also allows students to be considered for state and school-specific aid (available in the Spring), reducing the overall cost of college and making higher education more affordable.
By submitting the FAFSA early, students can maximize their financial aid options and better plan for college.
For more information, you can watch the FAFSA overview presented by Cleveland State University to our Steele families this past October 10th. Watch the video here: FAFSA Overview Video.
Fall College Representative Visits at Steele
Every fall, Steele offers juniors and seniors with a valuable opportunity to attend college representative visits. These 30-minute sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in our Steele Presentation area, typically at 9:15 am. During these sessions, admissions representatives from various colleges stop in to give an overview of their institutions. They provide detailed information about admissions processes, scholarships, and important deadlines.
This is a great chance for juniors to learn about different colleges and universities and for seniors to ask any questions they might have about the admissions process, majors, scholarships, etc. Students can register for these visits through their SchoolLinks account, which is accessible via their Amherst Launchpad/Classlink login. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cooney.
Steele Athletic Department
Congratulations to our Football players who were named Division II All-Ohio
Cole Norris, 2nd Team (Quarterback)
Brady Engle, 3rd Team (Defensive Back)
Jeff Reichert, Honorable Mention (Linebacker)
Winter Sport Season is Underway
Our winter athletic teams have officially started their winter contests. For full winter schedules, please visit our website at by clicking the button below.
End of Second Grading Period
Reminder, the second grading period ends before the holiday break. Finish strong! We will have an eligibility check point at the end of this grading period. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your grades, please see Mr. Wolf or contact him via email at casey_wolf@amherstk12.org.
Spring Sports
Spring Sports:
Spring sports will be here before you know it! Reminder, you need to have a valid physical on file to try out or to start your spring sport. Please check your Final Forms account to verify your expiration date. If you need to get a physical before your first official day, please contact your medical provider to get an appointment. If you have any questions on your physical status, please see Mr. Wolf or Mrs. Doehr.
Official Spring Sport Start Dates:
Softball: Monday, February 17th
Baseball: Monday, February 24th
Track & Field: Monday, February 24th
Boys Volleyball: Monday, February 24th
Boys Tennis: Monday, March 10th
For more information (including ongoing open gyms and weight training for athletes not in a winter sport) on each spring sport tryout/start of season, please contact the Head Coach at:
Baseball: Coach Rositano, kingroz4@yahoo.com
Softball: Coach Reichert, lacey_reichert@amherstk12.org
Track & Field: Coach Glatz, rob_glatz@amherstk12.org
Boys Tennis: Coach Trunzo, tony_trunzo@amherstk12.org
Boys Volleyball: Coach Sanchez, felicia_sanchez@amherstk12.org
Important Dates
Important Second Quarter Dates:
Monday, December 16th: MLS Choir Alumni Concert, 7:30pm, St. Peter's Parish
Tuesday, December 17th: Band Concert, 7pm, Cafetorium
Wednesday, December 18th: Orchestra Concert, 7pm, Cafetorium
Wednesday, December 18th-Friday, December 20th: Semester Ending Exams
Friday, December 20th: End of First Semester, End of Second Grading Period, Two- Hour Early Release
Important Third Quarter Dates
Monday, December 23rd-Friday, January 3rd: No School, Winter Break
Monday, January 6th: No School, Professional Development Day
Monday, January 20th: No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Thursday, February 13th: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, February 14th: No School
Monday, February 17th: No School, President's Day
Friday, February 21st: Winter and Spring Sports Pep Rally, B-Schedule
Wednesday, March 12th: Family First Night
Thursday, March 13th: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-6pm
Thursday, March 13th: End of Third Grading Period
Marion L. Steele High School
Email: joseph_tellier@amherstk12.org
Website: https://www.amherstk12.org/schools/steele
Location: 450 Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-4433
X: @SteelePrincipal
