Friday, January 29, 2021

Friday, January 29, 2021

Attention all students: Do you have a topic you feel passionate about? Can you be persuasive? Do you like money? If you could answer yes to those questions, the Rotary Club 4-way speech contest is for you! This year's contest will be done virtually, and you will need to record a 5 - 7 minute speech on your topic. Interested? The deadline is March 10. Please see your English teacher for further information!


The Maltz Museum of Jewish History presents its annual STOP THE HATE essay contest inviting all high school students to pen a personal essay in 500 words or less about bias they have witnessed or experienced and share what they have done or will do in response.The deadline for grades 9-10 is March 19 and the deadline for grades 11-12 is March 26. Please see your English teacher for further details.


Attention all high schoolers interested in playing Baseball this spring. The Baseball coaching staff would like to get an exact count of the students interested in playing baseball this spring.  Even if you have played in the past or are currently receiving a baseball email you need to sign up again.
This will help us plan practices and tryouts better in the covid environment. We are currently planning on having all three levels of teams. Please reach out to your friends who are interested in playing and make sure they sign up. Please stop by Coach Smith’s room # 116 and sign up as soon as possible.


Attention seniors: The West Geauga Education Association will be offering a scholarship to a senior who will begin his/her freshman year in college in the fall of 2021. Applicants must be pursuing a career in education, or be the son or daughter of an educator. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career in education. Academic achievement, community involvement, and activities will also be considered. See your school counselor for an application. The deadline is March 12.


Attention all in-person students: In-person students are not permitted to attend classes via Zoom when they are not in attendance at the high school. If a teacher is set up to instruct via Zoom and they allow you to log in from home, you can attend but the absence from the building will still count toward your attendance record. Only students who have been approved to attend virtual classes by Mr. Bishop or Mr. Krippel are permitted to receive credit for attending school online.


 

 

 





Thursday, January 28, 2021

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Attention all students: Do you have a topic you feel passionate about? Can you be persuasive? Do you like money? If you could answer yes to those questions, the Rotary Club 4-way speech contest is for you! This year's contest will be done virtually, and you will need to record a 5 - 7 minute speech on your topic. Interested? The deadline is March 10. Please see your English teacher for further information!


The Maltz Museum of Jewish History presents its annual STOP THE HATE essay contest inviting all high school students to pen a personal essay in 500 words or less about bias they have witnessed or experienced and share what they have done or will do in response.The deadline for grades 9-10 is March 19 and the deadline for grades 11-12 is March 26. Please see your English teacher for further details.


Attention all high schoolers interested in playing Baseball this spring. The Baseball coaching staff would like to get an exact count of the students interested in playing baseball this spring.  Even if you have played in the past or are currently receiving a baseball email you need to sign up again.
This will help us plan practices and tryouts better in the covid environment. We are currently planning on having all three levels of teams. Please reach out to your friends who are interested in playing and make sure they sign up.  Please stop by Coach Smith’s room #116 and sign up as soon as possible.


Attention seniors: The West Geauga Education Association will be offering a scholarship to a senior who will begin his/her freshman year in college in the fall of 2021. Applicants must be pursuing a career in education, or be the son or daughter of an educator. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career in education. Academic achievement, community involvement, and activities will also be considered. See your school counselor for an application. The deadline is March 12.


The Geauga Public Library will be hosting a
Virtual Panel Discussion for LGBTQ Support Resources tonight at 7:00

Join them for a panel presentation, sponsored by Geauga SOGI Support Network, on supportive resources for individuals experiencing changes in sexual orientation and gender identity, and their families. The panel will be comprised of Dr. Vanessa Jensen, with the Cleveland Clinic, Natalie Smith, Ravenwood Health counselor, and community members.  All ages are welcome


Attention all in-person students: In-person students are not permitted to attend classes via Zoom when they are not in attendance at the high school. If a teacher is set up to instruct via Zoom and they allow you to log in from home, you can attend but the absence from the building will still count toward your attendance record. Only students who have been approved to attend virtual classes by Mr. Bishop or Mr. Krippel are permitted to receive credit for attending school online.



Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

With all the changes to SAT and ACT Exams the last 10 months, Huntington Learning Center has put together a great informative webinar that will help answer many questions you will be getting from parents and students. If you have the means, please share the attached flyer with them this week! It will be a helpful resource for you as well. The webinar is this Thursday, January 28th from 1-2 p.m. but can be viewed later.
 

Attention seniors: The West Geauga Education Association will be offering a scholarship to a senior who will begin his/her freshman year in college in the fall of 2021. Applicants must be pursuing a career in education, or be the son or daughter of an educator. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career in education. Academic achievement, community involvement, and activities will also be considered. See your school counselor for an application. The deadline is March 12.


The Geauga Public Library will be hosting a

Virtual Panel Discussion for LGBTQ Support Resources on January 28 at 7:00

Join them for a panel presentation, sponsored by Geauga SOGI Support Network, on supportive resources for individuals experiencing changes in sexual orientation and gender identity, and their families. The panel will be comprised of Dr. Vanessa Jensen, with the Cleveland Clinic, Natalie Smith, Ravenwood Health counselor, and community members. All ages are welcome.


Attention all in-person students: In-person students are not permitted to attend classes via Zoom when they are not in attendance at the high school. If a teacher is set up to instruct via Zoom and they allow you to log in from home, you can attend but the absence from the building will still count toward your attendance record. Only students who have been approved to attend virtual classes by Mr. Bishop or Mr. Krippel are permitted to receive credit for attending school online.



Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Attention seniors: The West Geauga Education Association will be offering a scholarship to a senior who will begin his/her freshman year in college in the fall of 2021. Applicants must be pursuing a career in education, or be the son or daughter of an educator. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career in education. Academic achievement, community involvement, and activities will also be considered. See your school counselor for an application. The deadline is March 12.


The Geauga Public Library will be hosting a Virtual Panel Discussion for LGBTQ Support Resources on January 28 at 7:00

Join them for a panel presentation, sponsored by Geauga SOGI Support Network, on supportive resources for individuals experiencing changes in sexual orientation and gender identity, and their families. The panel will be comprised of Dr. Vanessa Jensen Psy.D, with the Cleveland Clinic, Natalie Smith LISW, Ravenwood Health counselor, and community members.  All ages are welcome





Monday, January 25, 2021

Monday, January 25, 2021

Attention seniors: The West Geauga Education Association will be offering a scholarship to a senior who will begin his/her freshman year in college in the fall of 2021. Applicants must be pursuing a career in education, or be the son or daughter of an educator. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career in education. Academic achievement, community involvement, and activities will also be considered. See your school counselor for an application. The deadline is March 12.


 

 

 



Friday, January 22, 2021

Friday, January 22, 2021

Seniors, Wednesday was supposed to be the last day for best/most voting. We will extend it to FRIDAY. It will take about 10 minutes of your time. Please fill it out and submit ASAP!

 



Thursday, January 21, 2021

Thursday, January 21, 2021


Seniors, yesterday was supposed to be the last day for best/most voting. We will extend it to FRIDAY. It will take about 10 minutes of your time. Please fill it out and submit ASAP!

 


 

 

 



Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Wednesday, January 20, 2021


Attention seniors: You were sent a Google form to vote for Class of 2021 Bests/Mosts for the yearbook last week. Please take the time to fill it out! The forms are due TODAY. Spread the word so that we can make sure we have enough votes to publish this popular section of the book!


College Credit Plus Information Night is tonight at 7:00 pm.  Please join this virtual meeting with a parent/guardian if you have interest in earning college credit as a high school student. See your school counselor with questions. You can find the link on the high school webpage.

 

 


 



Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Attention seniors: You were sent a Google form to vote for Class of 2021 Bests/Mosts for the yearbook last week. Please take the time to fill it out! The forms are due next tomorrow. Spread the word so that we can make sure we have enough votes to publish this popular section of the book!


LEAF will be holding a free VIRTUAL session on Google Meet. The session called Juniors: Get a Jump-Start on College Planning is tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. for high school juniors and their parents.

Please register for your session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.

College Credit Plus (CCP) Information Night is Wednesday, January 20 at 7:00 pm. Please join this virtual meeting with a parent/guardian by following this link:

https://youtu.be/H_6N8ZwInm0

Plan to attend this meeting if you have interest in earning college credit as a high school student. See your school counselor with questions.





Friday, January 15, 2021

Friday, January 15, 2021

Attention seniors: You were sent a Google form to vote for Class of 2021 Bests/Mosts for the yearbook last week. Please take the time to fill it out! The forms are due next Wednesday.


LEAF will be holding a free VIRTUAL session on Google Meet. The session called Juniors: Get a Jump-Start on College Planning is on Wednesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. for high school juniors and their parents.

Please register for your session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.


Congratulations to the January Students of the Month:

Gregory Bullis is the Rotary Student of the Month

Emily Cobb is the Kiwanis Student of the Month

 


 



Thursday, January 14, 2021

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Attention seniors: You were sent a Google form to vote for Class of 2021 Bests/Mosts for the yearbook last week. Please take the time to fill it out! The forms are due next Wednesday.


LEAF will be holding a free VIRTUAL session on Google Meet. The session called Juniors: Get a Jump-Start on College Planning is on Wednesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. for high school juniors and their parents.

Please register for your session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free. 


Congratulations to the January Students of the Month:

Gregory Bullis is the Rotary Student of the Month

Emily Cobb is the Kiwanis Student of the Month




Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Wednesday, January 13, 2021


LEAF will be holding a free VIRTUAL session on Google Meet. The session called Juniors: Get a Jump-Start on College Planning is on Wednesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. for high school juniors and their parents.   Hear about the college application process, timeline, how and when to apply for admissions and financial aid. Learn what questions to ask and who to talk to when visiting a college campus in person or virtually. Strategize how to make the most of virtual visits and online information sessions. Learn how to take a few steps each month between now and next year.


Please register for your session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.


Congratulations to the January Students of the Month:

Gregory Bullis is the Rotary Student of the Month

Emily Cobb is the Kiwanis Student of the Month

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

LEAF will be holding the following free VIRTUAL session on a Google Meet. The session called Juniors: Get a Jump-Start on College Planning is on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. for high school juniors and their parents. Hear about the college application process, timeline, how and when to apply for admissions and financial aid. Learn what questions to ask and who to talk to when visiting a college campus in person or virtually. Strategize how to make the most of virtual visits and online information sessions. Learn how to take a few steps each month between now and next year.

Please register for your session online or call 440.525.7095 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required, capacity is limited. The sessions are free.


Congratulations to the January Students of the Month!

Gregory Bullis-- Rotary Student of the Month

Emily Cobb-- Kiwanis Student of the Month