National Honor Society in the community

Over the past couple of weeks, National Honor Society members visited St. Peter School in North Ridgeville and St. Jude School in Elyria to read to their preschool through 2nd graders. The NHS students initiated a book drive throughout the month of January that allowed them to take several bags of books to the classrooms at each school. You can see below that their love of reading is contagious. Thank you to our students for giving some new and gently used books new homes and new adventures for those who read them.

Sophomores are HOBY bound!

Congratulations to Alayna Kasper and Christian Soltis for being chosen to represent our school at HOBY this upcoming summer! Thank you to all the students who submited applications and were interested in developing leadership skills!

The Cleveland Cavs invite all of our graduating seniors and families out to their Cleveland Cavaliers Senior Night Class of 2023 on Sunday, April 2 as they take on the Indiana Pacers. Come out and support all the graduating seniors and cheer on our playoff bound Cleveland Cavaliers. Click on the LINK for all seniors and their families to purchase tickets at the discounted rate.

We want to see you in the Senior Spotlight!

Click Senior Spotlight questionnaire, to include your information. It is simple and takes less than 10 minutes of your time. Please take the time to complete. The Class of 2023 wouldn't be the same without YOU!

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cunningham. Thank you for helping us celebrate YOU, the Class of 2023!

Try Outs are coming soon!

Color Guard tryouts will be held from 10:30-2:30 pm on April 22 in the Coliseum. Please contact Ms. Griffiths at griffiths@elyriacatholic.com for any questions or inquiries.

Did you purchase your tickets yet?

Celebrating Elyria Catholic's 75th will be even more fun with many of our family and friends in attendance on Sat., April 22. We will enjoy a live auction, dinner, drinks, comedy show, and more all in the beautiful atmosphere of Tom's Country Place. Purchase tickets, become an event sponsor, or donate an item at elyriacatholic.com/gala23. #EC75

Basket items needed

The Gala Committee is looking for electronics, health & beauty, and home category items. If interested in donating an auction item or basket, please contact Landyn Gerace '13, Alumni Engagement and Event Coordinator at gerace@elyriacatholic.com or visit the Gala Amazon Wishlist.

The Student Senate supports Gala 2023

Each class is responsible to donate a raffle basket for the Gala. The themes are as listed below. Please donate what you can! Thank you in advance!

Is your student struggling with anxious thoughts or depressive mood? The Counseling Department has partnered with Catholic Charities to offer a small group for students struggling with anxiety or depression. The group will begin April 18 and take place during 5th period. This is a great opportunity to help students cope with how they are feeling. See LINK for more information about what this group will entail.

Please reach out to your student's counselor if you are interested in having them participate in the group.

• Ms. Gauntner (Last Names A-L)-gauntner@elyriacatholic.com
• Mrs. Brooks (Last Names M-Z)-brooks@elyriacatholic.com

CCP Classes for 2023-2024 School Year - Registration Due April 1

If your student is planning to take a CCP courses next year please remember the funding application is due this Saturday, April 1. Click on the DIRECTIONS on how to apply for funding. You need to receive an acceptance letter from the college in order to complete the application. Please also have your student chat their counselor with the semester they plan on taking the course/s and the class they plan on taking so we can keep track. Let us know if you have questions.

Honors Diploma

Are you interested in earning the honors diploma? Click the Elyria Catholic Honors Program Application and complete so that you and your counselor can continue to work together to stay on that track! Check out the Academic Honors Program Ohio Dept. of Education for more information about the Honors Diploma in Ohio.

Cleveland State University

Accounting Career Day will take place at the Cleveland State University on March 30th from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. If you are interested please fill out the form by clicking HERE.

Lorain County Community College's Careers In Action Days

Student attendees will get to participate in two or three hands-on, faculty-led workshops, have an opportunity to network with current Commodores in their field of study and business mentors, and will be provided a pizza luncheon.

The event is free for students to attend. Students are required to individually register for each In Action Day they plan to attend. We will have a cap of 100 attendees for each day; with priority registration given to high school juniors and seniors.

The direct registration link is: http://go.lorainccc.edu/CareersInAction23

Career Exploration in the Skilled Trades

A representative from Universal Technical Institute presented information to students last week about careers in the trade industry. Attendees learned what skilled trades are in demand, education and training involved, expected outcomes, and programs offered by UTI. Related graphic posted below.

Need help figuring out Financial Aid for college? Please see Webinar Dates with College Now!

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Lorain County Farm Bureau Scholarships - Deadline FRIDAY!

The Lorain County Farm Bureau has a few scholarships for seniors living in Lorain County pursing post-secondary education due 3/31/23. Please click link to apply.

Orrin R. Finley & William & Bette Lute Scholarship - Deadline Saturday

Are you a Lorain County resident who is a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew of a current or retired Lorain County Educator? The Orrin R. Findley/William & Betty Lute Scholarship Fund is due April 1.

Elyria Rotary Club Scholarship

The Elyria Rotary Club Scholarship application is due April 15. This privately funded scholarship will reward a local student who is actively involved in community service and has shown success in his or her academic endeavors. The Scholarship has a total value of $20,000, payable up to $5,000 per year tuition at a baccalaureate institution. In some years, additional one-time smaller scholarships may also be rewarded.

Need help preparing for the ACT/PSAT or ACT?

College Now Greater Cleveland’s PSAT/SAT/ACT afterschool program, impact! College Now facilitates programming for 14 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ grants throughout Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. We provide three eight-week sessions, per location, dedicated to ACT, SAT, or PSAT preparation and college and career exploration for 9th-12th grade students. This program also provides various opportunities, such as internships, college visits, career visits, and service-learning projects.

The Spring 2023 Session will take place in Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. Eligible students are those who demonstrate need both financially (often based on free and reduced lunch eligibility) and academically (often based on PSAT/SAT/ACT score or math/reading scores/grades).

This fun and educational experience is an investment towards your students’ academic and post-secondary success! To complete the program, students must attend 30+ of the 40+ program days offered. Additionally, students must increase their PSAT/SAT/ACT math, reading, or composite score. Upon completing the program, students will receive a $200 stipend and will be eligible for college tours.

Registration for our Spring Sessions are open! Please click link to register:

The last day to order a personalized yearbook is April 14. To order click on this LINK  and choose Yearbook. If you think you already ordered a book, please call Jostens at 877.767.5217 and they will look up your name to see if you did or did not pre-order.