Weekly News & Updates

January 25, 2023 | Issue 23

Administration News 

Parent-Teacher Conferences


Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 3:30-6 pm. Conferences are by appointment only.

Scheduling will close Sunday, February 5. Click below to schedule your appointment.

Schedule Conference

Course Recommendation Day


Tomorrow is Course Recommendation Day. Students will have a 5 minute homeroom in the morning to receive their Course Recommendation Form.  


They will return to their Homeroom at 2:50 p.m. for the collection of the forms.

Registration News - Reminder


Registration paperwork for the 2023-2024 school year will be mailed on February 1, 2023, and the deadline to return the paperwork and $200 registration fee will be February 16, 2023. Please note that it is important to return these by the deadline as there is limited space in several of our classes. After February 16, consideration will be given to students who are currently on our waiting list.

Elyria Rotary Club - REMINDER


The deadline, January 30, is fast approaching to enter the Rotary Four-Way Test Speech Contest held on February 7, 2023. Please click on the links below to review the announcement and registration form with instructions.


Elyria Rotary Club Speech Contest

Elyria Rotary Club Speech Materials

All Lorain County Liturgy


This Friday we will welcome students from eight of our nine Catholic partner elementary schools in Lorain County for our All County Liturgy. We are happy that they will be joining to celebrate the Eucharist. We have not gathered all together since January 2020! This is our annual kick-off to Catholic Schools Week which begins Sunday, January 29 and runs through February 4.


Reminder all students are to wear their School Mass Uniform.

The Latest Traffic Report


The following traffic routes have been established for the East Side Relief Sewer project (ESRS):



  • Gulf Rd. from Lafayette to Cleveland St. is one lane SOUTHBOUND traffic only
  • DETOUR is Caroline St. to Harwood
  • No access to Hamilton St. from Gulf Rd.
  • No access to the 400 block of Ohio St., from Gulf Rd.
  • E. Bridge St. is still 2 lanes of traffic in both directions however, there is a taper for no NORTHBOUND traffic on Gulf Rd.


Please be aware that these are work zones, use extreme caution, and patience.


Click here for Construction View


Please Drive Safely!

Admission Department News

EdChoice applications for the 2023-24 school year are now available.


  • If your student currently receives either the Traditional EdChoice or the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, please complete the renewal form and return along with a copy of a current utility bill that shows both the billing and service address to the main office.


  • If your student is new to EdChoice, please complete the request form and return along with a copy of a the student's birth certificate and a current utility bill that shows both the billing and service address to the main office.


  • Please note that students who live in the Clearview School District are now eligible for the Traditional EdChoice (in addition to students who live in the Elyria and Lorain School Districts).


If you have any questions, please contact Terry Ziegelmeyer at ziegelmeyer@elyriacatholic.com.

2023-2024 EdChoice RENEWAL FORM
2023-2024 EdChoice REQUESTFORM

FACTS Grant & Aid Application


Families who wish to apply for financial aid for the 2023-2024 school year are encouraged to complete the FACTS Grant & Aid Application. The applications need to be started by March 1, 2023 and completed as soon as your family's taxes are completed. We also encourage students to apply for the scholarships that are available to returning students The majority of these applications are due March 1.

Athletic Department News

Reverse Raffle


Panther Club and Athletics are excited to announce the February Dueling Pianos fundraiser is back again this year. Please click on the button below to order your tickets now.

Purchase Tickets HERE

Track & Field season will be here soon!

Athletes interested in running, throwing, or jumping on the team this Spring, should contact Coach Barber. Conditioning workouts begin in January, and official practices start at the end of February. Winter athletes and Spring club athletes welcome! Get faster and stronger in a fun, competitive environment. Run Track!


Campus Ministry


Time away. Time with friends. Time with God.


EC will be holding it's 5th Kairos retreat March 23-26 at St. Leonard's Retreat Center in Avon. This popular, optional retreat is offered and encouraged for any junior or senior. Registration information can be found at this link: Kairos V Application Packet. If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Lanzola at slanzola@elyriacatholic.com.


Center for Student Excellence

Click for details 

Careers in the Sports Industry

Following an 18-year run with the Cleveland Cavaliers & Guardians, Mr. Dom Polito is eager to share his knowledge and industry connections with Ohio high school students through LIVE, learning sessions across (8) weeks, after school, starting in early February via Zoom.


Click HERE for details.

Tutoring for ACT



Free ACT tutoring available after school M-F from 3- 4pm with Mrs Heinrich. The test will be offered offsite in February, April, and June; all Juniors will be taking the test this spring. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Heinrich for ACT prep and other ELA related services such as scholarship, personal, and college essay writing.

College Credit Plus Meeting - February 2


For any Elyria Catholic students who are interested in taking a College Credit Plus courses after this school year there will be an in person meeting held by Nadia Leary of Lorain County Community College and Robert Mattaline from Cuyahoga Community College on Thursday, February 2nd at 6pm in the JETPAC. Attendance at an informational CCP meeting is MANDATORY before a student can apply and enroll. At least one member of the household must be present at the meeting, though it is strongly advised to have the student and a parent/guardian be present.

Scholarship Opportunity

The Community Foundation of Lorain County



Seniors and Parents, The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers a variety of scholarships for students living in Lorain County. This is like a common app for scholarships in our area. Applications open December 15 and are due in March. Please see their website for more information. There are more then 50 scholarships available through this organization! Click HERE for more details.

Elyria Sports Hall of Fame

Scholarship Opportunity


The Elyria Sports Hall of Fame will be awarding an annual scholarship to students who are seniors attending a high school in Elyria, Ohio. The amount of the scholarship will be up to $500 with the possibility of four (4) awards being granted each year. The recipients

will be recognized at the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet in May and will receive the check at their school spring awards banquet. Please see attached application to apply. Applications are due by March 3, 2023.


Application HERE

ECHO Yearbook News

Inside the Panther Classroom

Philanthropy & Engagement News

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