Steele Report
December 2, 2022
STEELE ANOUNCEMENTS
Principals Message
We hope this message finds you well and enjoying the start of a wonderful holiday season. Please take a moment to read this Steele Report which contains information regarding semester exams, highlights our electives department, and has important upcoming dates. We hope to see you at a winter athletic event or upcoming concert this holiday season!
Take care and Go Comets,
Mr. Tellier
First Semester Exams
Please click here or see below for a daily exam schedule.
Class of 2023
The Marion L. Steele High School Class of 2023 plans to hold its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 27th at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center. Doors will open at 9:00 am and the ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 am.
At this time, we are awaiting more information from CSU on the ticketing process.
More information on the Commencement Ceremony can be found on page 13 of the Student and Parent Handbook and in the Senior Newsletter.
ELECTIVES DEPARTMENT
Medical Health Technology (MHT)
MHT will be hosting the Annual THRIVE Student wellness fair. Dec. 14 during lunch periods. Snow cones, 9 hole Sources of Strength Putt putt course, Wellness Fortunes, Tattoo Booth, Move Amherst Hula Hoop contest, safe driving, crafts and a few more surprises! We will have special visitors for photo opps! Terry the Tree, Penny the Penguin, Sam the Snowman, Santa and Elf. Outside guests: MHARS, Kingston, FPS, Phoenix Counseling, Mercy, APL Puppies, LifeAct, EcoClub.
MHT23 students, Logan, Alexa, Alexis, Bella and Emma won $2000 in the Dominos Farm to Pizza challenge. This money will go towards our Going Green and Gold Wellness Fair the end of the school year. Beach clean up, Sustainable Fashion Contest are just a few things on the fun things to do list!
MHT23 students will begin clinical internships with University Hospitals the end of February. We are thrilled for this opportunity. We have been shut out of healthcare facilities since Covid.
Jan 24 and 25 MHT and the Counseling Dept. will be hosting a Healthcare Career Exploration Event. 2 days for freshman, sophomore and juniors to explore careers in healthcare.
Dec 13 MHT will be hosting the Allison Rose foundation's Allergy presentation. ALL CLASSES are invited to attend this life saving event. Contact Mrs. Haney for sign up link
Dec. 9 MHT23 and MHT24 will be trained in Peer Wellness Training in Human Trafficking with National Trainer, Theresa Merriweather.
MHT24 students competed in a shark tank competition with Corteva AgraSci Inc. and won $1,000 for Environmental health awareness. We will do this in early April.
Art Department
The Amherst art department recently participated in the 40th Annual Lorain County High School Art Show. The event is sponsored by the Educational Service Center of Lorain County and is held at the Elyria Public Library on West River Road in Elyria. Click the link to see the student’s who were chosen to represent Amherst High School.
Marion L. Steele Concert Chior
MLS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
LUNCHROOM VISITS
12/6/22. Matrix Trade Institute
12/7/22 U.S. Air Force
12/14/22 Army National Guard
12/15/22 U.S. Army- Active Duty
FUTURE TESTING DAYS
ACT Dates (Testing is at Marion L. Steele High School):
February 11, 2023
April 15, 2023
Students can register for these dates at actstudent.org
SAT Dates (Testing is at Marion L. Steele High School):
March 11, 2023
May 6, 2023
Students can register for these dates at collegeboard.org
NEED TO SEE YOUR COUNSELOR?
Students can put a request in to see their counselor by using the QR code that is posted in all classrooms and in the Steele Counseling Office or by clicking this link.
School Counselors:
Mrs. Diaz, Grades 9-11, Last Names A-K
Ms. Rigda, Grades 9-11, Last Names L-Z
Ms. Santos, Grade 12
COMET ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Winter Sports Season
Our Winter Athletic teams have officially started their winter contests. For Full Winter schedules, please check our website at https://amherststeelecomets.com/events.
IMPORTANT 2ND QUARTER DATES
December 5- December 15: End of Course Exams (Make-ups and Re-takes)
Monday, December 12: Alumni Choir Concert, 7:30pm @ St. Peter's Parish
Wednesday, December 14: Winter Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm, Cafetorium
Thursday, December 15: Winter Band Concert, 7:00pm, Cafetorium
Tuesday, December 20: 2 Hour Early Release
December 21- January 2: No School, Winter Break
January 10 - January 12: Semester Ending Exams
Thursday, January 12: End of Second Grading Period, End of First Semester
Friday, January 13: No School for Students
Marion L. Steele High School
Email: nick_toney@amherstk12.org
Website: https://www.amherstk12.org/schools/steele
Location: 450 Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-4433
Twitter: @SteelePrincipal