Weekly News & Updates

February 1, 2023 | Issue 24

Administration News 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Conferences are by appointment only.


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

Registration News - Reminder


Registration paperwork for the 2023-2024 school year was mailed today! 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.


We welcome you to apply for financial assistance and the scholarships that are available. Please click below for student scholarship opportunities.

Student Scholarships

Student Email Accounts


For diocesan insurance purposes and at the recommendation of our IT security experts, we will be implementing enhanced security measures on all student email accounts. Effective February 13, student email accounts will only be able to communicate with other students or staff at Elyria Catholic High School. Communications to or from other email accounts within the school community will not be restricted. Students will need to use a personal email account on a personal device for any communications with non-EC accounts after this date.

Pick up after school - Far Lot

Just a reminder, parents are to pick up students in the far parking lot after school from 2:55 to 3:15 p.m. This past week a parent had a rearview mirror damaged by another car while parked waiting for a student. The drive along the side of the building is a exit lane and fire lane, traffic is not to park along this lane. If you would like to pick your student up in the turnaround please wait till after 3:15 p.m.


Please Drive Safely!

The Latest Traffic Report


Effective Feb. 2, 2023

Middle Ave. between 2nd & Broad will be closed NORTHBOUND only, for a water line repair. This should be completed on the same date.


Please be aware that one lane traffic is arranged throughout Cleveland St. Use extreme caution and patience in these work zones.

Admission Department News

EdChoice applications available


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

2023-2024 EdChoice REQUESTFORM
2023-2024 EdChoice RENEWAL FORM

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

Get ready for Track & Field


Athletes interested in running, throwing, or jumping on the team this Spring, should contact Coach Barber.


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!

Beyond the Panther Classroom

Campus Ministry

Center for Student Excellence

College Credit Plus Meeting

February 2


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.




The Dan & Mila Reser Family Foundation Scholarship Opportunity


Lorain County Community College is proud to announce the availability of the The Joan and Cecil Reaser Scholarship. This award will fully fund tuition and the cost of books for the selected applicant to obtain their Associate Degree at Lorain County Community College.


Funded by The Dan and Mila Reaser Family Foundation, it is the intent that the Scholarship will alleviate the burden of working full time while attending college so that the selected scholarship recipient will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in college

and advance through higher education.









Preference will be given to those candidates who meet the following criteria:

  • Students who will graduate Elyria Catholic High School in May 2023, with preference being given to those who attended parochial school for their entire K-12 education
  • Students who were employed while attending high school and can evidence a history of strong work ethic to achieve their goals
  • Students who are enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program
  • Students who are not receiving/eligible for other scholarship assistance
Apply

The Cleveland Cavaliers Community Foundation and Huntington


The Cleveland Cavaliers Community Foundation and Huntington are offering $50,000 in scholarship funds to Northeast Ohio high school seniors. Ten (10) graduating seniors will be selected and awarded a $5,000 scholarship to attend college, vocational/trade school, or similar education course that will provide a certification or degree during the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholarship funds can be applied to verifiable costs associated with college or a vocational/trade school, including tuition, fees, books, and other related educational expenses.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, outstanding community service, and need.

Apply

Scheduling and Courses

This week counseling will be going into Junior, Sophomore, Freshmen classes to talk about scheduling and courses being offered next year. Please talk to your students about what they would like to take next year and view the course offering booklet using the link below.


2023-2024 Course Offering Booklet

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.

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

Inside the Panther Classroom

Mrs. Cathy Edmonds' English classes participated in speed dating with a book. Each student had 3 minutes to rate their first impression as "love at first sight," or "I'm just not that into you," before moving on to read a few pages and decide if their book was a match. Students used this strategy to select their independent reading book for third quarter.

Philanthropy & Engagement News

Thank you to Terry and Susan Kenneally!

Every dollar donated to the Save Our Season campaign will be matched up to $50,000! Double your donation today. Make your gift at by clicking on the button below.

Save Our Season

World Languages Department News

Costa Rica & Panama: Summer 2024

Join us for an informational meeting on Feburary 23, 2023. Click HERE for more information an a QRcode to scan to register.

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