Rebel Review

South Families,

After a short weekend - we begin school on Monday! Our staff has been in the building preparing this week and are excited to start the year on a positive note. The positive momentum of our district was definitely apparent during our first few teacher days! We are excited to welcome students on Monday and get to the real reason why we are here - our students and their learning!

During our new student orientations on Thursday, I stressed to our 9th grade and new students that in order to alleviate the anxiety or nervousness for Monday, they really just needed to focus on getting to their 1st period class. Our staff will help throughout the day as students learn everything they need to for the new school year. To our returning students, I believe the message fits. I am sure that there are questions and schedules conflicts that may arise - no worries, get to your first class, and we can assist from there.

I look forward to meeting all of our students. We certainly have exciting experiences ahead during the 2023-24 school year.

Sincerely,

Andy Suttell

Principal

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

August 21 First Day of School (First Period begins - 7:45am)

August 30 School Pictures (Details to come)

September 4 Labor Day - No School

September 6 Parent Open House - 6:00 PM (Details to come)

September 8 Homecoming Football Game

September 9 Homecoming Dance - at South High School

September 27 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 7:30pm

October 2-6 North/South Spirit Week

October 13 NEOEA Day - No School

October 18 End of First Quarter

I wanted to provide you with a diagram that shows our traffic flow during arrival and dismissal to school. I realize that on the first few days, many of our community members will be new to the building and may not know the pattern. I know that we will all be patient during these first few days where typically traffic is slower getting into and out of the building as people get used to the procedures.

South High Traffic Diagram

Our office has received many questions about accessing PowerSchool. Please see the two links below to help assist. As always, if you are having difficulties call our office for assistance.

PowerSchool Full User Guide

PowerSchool Quick Guide

I have mentioned in my previous two Rebel Reviews that Homecoming is going to come at us very quickly this year. Here is some additional information for you:

• Homecoming this year is Saturday September 9, 2023.
• Doors will open at 6:45 and dance is 7pm-10pm.
• Ticket prices are $20 a person (cash or check only) and tickets will be on sale the following days: Thursday August 31, Friday September 1, Tuesday September 5. Wednesday September 6, and Thursday September 7 during all lunch periods and after school in the cafeteria. No tickets will be sold Friday September 8.
• Seniors will receive and email Wednesday August 23 to nominate the Homecoming Court and the 2023 Homecoming Court will be announced Friday August 25.
• Any questions please email Mrs. Vilk at dawn.vilk@weschools.org

At this point, you should be able to view your schedule in Powerschool. If you are experiencing difficulties accessing Powerschool or any other problem with your schedule, please contact your counselor directly. Please be mindful that there are many factors that go into changing student schedules at this point, your counselors will work to do the best they can, but there are situations where we simply do not change schedules as we are this close to the school year.

Guidance Counselors

Mrs. Allison Grant; Student with Last Names A to G: Alison.Grant@weschools.org

Mrs. Celeste Duffy: Students with Last Name H to O: Celeste.Duffy@weschools.org

Ms. Virginia Joyce: Students with Last Name P to Z: Virginia.Joyce@weschools.org

South High Administration

As a reminder, the administrative team at South is eager to work with you and our students to support student success in any way. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the appropriate grade level administrator:

Mr. Andy Suttell, Principal: andrew.suttell@weschools.org

Mr. David Miller, 11th and 12th Grade Principal: david.miller@weschools.org

Ms. Jennifer Neumeyer, 9th and 10th Grade Principal: jennifer.neumeyer@weschools.org

Parking Permits

Parking permits can be purchased next week Monday through Wednesday from 7:30-2:45 in the main office (regardless of grade). Cost is $20. A copy of your current insurance and all on-line school forms must be completed in order to purchase. The parking application can be found by clicking here, online on the South website, or you can pick one up in the office. Once school begins, permits can be purchased in the main office each day.

Late Arrival/Early Release

If you are eligible for late arrival or early release, you may pick-up a form in the main office and return it ASAP. If you return it before school starts, I will make that change on your schedule and you will be good to go on the first day back. Enjoy your last week of summer break!

We will begin to focus our students on behavior that help them keep their focu on their learning and the instruction of their teachers. As we begin the year, students will hear about the Rebel Way. Three easy ways to exhibit the Rebel way are the following:

Showing the Rebel Way All Day:

• Show up on time -

• To school and EVERY class. Parents can set alert settings in PowerSchool for notifications when a student's period attendance does not match their daily attendance.

• Put away all personal technology in class -

• No cell phones or earbuds while in the classroom. Please remove earbuds from the ears during class. Cell phones/headphones are allowed to be used quietly in Lunch, full period study halls, and the hallway between periods.

• Pictures/video ARE NOT PERMITTED:in restrooms, locker rooms, or any area where there is “reasonable expectation of privacy,” nor in classrooms or of unsuspecting persons. Be cognizant of what is in the background of your pictures and videos regardless of where you are!

• Check your dress -

• No hoods or ski masks on in the building. You may wear a baseball or beanie cap if desired.

• Please express your personal style without the use of see through or revealing clothing. Attire with profane, vulgar, or drug/vape/alcohol references will not be permitted at any time. Undergarments should not be showing.

Tickets and Parking Pass - On Sale Now!

To purchase Student Athletic Passes (good for entire year - every home event), Adult Flex passes (10 adult tickets to any home event) individual game and Football Parking Passes (reserved lot for football games) please visit the South Athletics Ticket Page on our website. If you need any assistance, please contact our Athletic Director, Tom McKinnon at Tom.Mckinnon@weschools.org

Seniors are required by law to provide proof of MCV4/meningococcal meningitis vaccination. It is very important that you submit updated immunization information to our clinic 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.

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