Avon Lake

UPDATE: The Great Kindness Challenge week at Westview Elementary School in Avon Lake finished up with PJ Day dress-up theme Friday. Fourth-grader Sadie Siefert, 10, said she gave a compliment to a friend this week and fourth-grader Lilly Starkweather, 10, said she read a book to her brother this week. Photo credit: Avon Lake City Schools We all know how ... Read More »

We all know how important it is to be kind. Students are reminded daily to be kind to each other, but at Westview Elementary School (grades K-4) in Avon Lake, they are kicking kindness up a notch. Student Council signed up the school for “The Great Kindness Challenge” which is next week Jan. 25-29. To sum it up, it is ... Read More »

Congratulations Troy Intermediate School students, Ryan School, 11, (Grade 6); and Riley Baughman, 11 (Grade 6). Their original artwork was selected by Avon Lake City Schools Superintendent Bob Scott to be featured on the Avon Lake City Schools holiday card. Each year the school district features artwork from students within the district on the cards. There was an “unplanned” theme among the winning ... Read More »

This holiday season the Eastview Elementary Student Council in Avon Lake sponsored a local branch of the Foster Love Project (headquartered in Pittsburgh). The collection was organized by Reid Judkins, 10, fourth-grade student. She was looking for an organization to help with her family and they came across Foster Love Project. The school is donating items to Lorain County Children Services for ... Read More »

Do you have a child that will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2021? If so, this is a meeting you do not want to miss! Log-in to our virtual meeting and hear about the registration process, neighborhood buildings, full-day vs. half-day programs, kindergarten screening, and start dates to name a few! SAVE THE DATE: Thursday January 28, 2021 ... Read More »

Now in a time where each day brings endless challenges and overwhelming COVID-19 news, it’s easy to forget about those who have worked tirelessly to support and educate students. From teachers and administration on the front lines adapting to the “new normal,” to behind the scenes staff who have made it possible for students to attend school safely, Avon Lake ... Read More »

It’s that time of year! Avon Lake City Schools’ LEAPS Preschool is now taking applications for Peer Models for the 2021-2022 school year. Maybe you or someone you know has a child ages 3-5 that would make a great Peer Model for the program. Please feel free to share this information with friends and family that have youngsters at home ... Read More »

The pandemic was not going to stop Westview Elementary School students/staff from thanking City of Avon Lake service workers. The school’s Student Council kept the annual Service Worker Breakfast tradition alive, but offered guests a “carry-out, drive-thru” socially distant version on Nov. 24. The students at Westview Elementary School raised funds for the appreciation event through the school’s annual Penny ... Read More »

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Gary Izo, former Councilman for Ward 3 (01-01-2020 through 09-04-2020) passed away this morning following a sudden debilitating illness. Gary chaired the Sewer Committee, and was assigned to the Economic Development Committee, Natural Resources, Environmental & Public Media Committee, and Walker Road Ad Hoc Committee. Prior to that he served on the Zoning Board of ... Read More »

Advanced Placement (AP) Art students, from Yvonne Craigo’s class at Avon Lake High School, recently painted games on the blacktop portion of the playground at Erieview Elementary School in Avon Lake. Erieview Principal, Melissa Isaly-Johns, reached out to the art teacher regarding the project which will enable recess monitors to keep students socially distanced and engaged during outdoor recess.  Read More »