Attendance News

Attention Parents/Guardians - The day on which a student is absent a parent/guardian must email the Main Office by 10:00 a.m to inform the office that the student will not be in to school. Please use the attendance email: attendance@elyriacatholic.com. Please do not use the Contact Us section on the About page of the website. That form is used for requesting information about EC and it does not go to our attendance secretaries.  We want to be certain to receive the messages regarding your student. Thank you for your cooperation.

Chipotle staff visit Foods & Nutrition class

Mrs. Budinger's Foods & Nutrition class learned how to make guacamole from the professional staff of Chipotle this morning. Staff members from the Amherst Chipotle ventured out to the corner of Poplar & Gulf to show our Panthers a few tricks to making that delicious dip. Afterwards, the students enjoyed taste testing with Chipotle chips. Some students tried guacamole for the first time. Way to expand your taste palate. Thank you to the delightful Chipotle staff for sharing your talents and ingredients. We hope you visit us again soon.

Did you fill out your Senior Spotlight?

The seniors were asked to complete the Senior Spotlight questionnaire, so we can highlight each member of the Class of 2023 in social media and on our website this spring. The deadline has been extended to March 31, 2023. If you do not wish to participate, please check "I do not wish to participate." We do hope that you will consider participating. We have an amazing class and it wouldn't be so amazing without each one of you!

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

New addition this Lent

A cross was installed yesterday on the side lawn of EC. Today, seniors Emma Basinski, Madison Perkins, Carmen Rush, and Johnnie Shedrick Jr. draped the purple cloth over the cross. The purple cloth placed over the cross during Lent represents the royal inheritance that we received through the blood of Christ.

Purchase your tickets!

Live auction, dinner, drinks, comedy show, and more! The Elyria Catholic community is invited to Tom's Country Place on Sat., April 22, to raise their glasses and cheer to 75 years! To purchase tickets, become an event sponsor, or donate item go to elyriacatholic.com/gala23 #EC75

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.

Believe in Ohio STEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholarship-DEADLINE EXTENDED 3/15/23

The purpose of this scholarship program is to recognize students throughout Ohio for their contributions to STEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship. To ensure that students from all parts of Ohio receive recognition, we would like to award at least one $2,000 scholarship in each of Ohio’s ninety-nine State House of Representative districts, and thirty-three Ohio State Senate districts. Please see link for eligibility and application.

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

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 bto apply.

Orrin R. Finley & William & Bette Lute Scholarship

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.