Steele Report
January 23, 2023
Principals Message
Thank you for a wonderful first semester at Marion L. Steele High School. It has been tremendous to see our students shine in the classrooms, on the athletic fields, and in the performing arts. Thank you, again for your continued support as we are off to another great start to the third grading period.
Please enjoy this Steele Report, which features details on upcoming Winter Formal, scheduling for the 2023-2024 school year, upcoming Senior Nights, and more!
Go Comets,
Mr. Tellier
PBIS


Steele Highlights
Winter Formal
Saturday, Feb. 4th, 7-10pm
450 Washington Street
Amherst, OH
Tickets will go on sale starting at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 17th. All tickets will be sold online. Tickets will remain on sale through the start of the dance.
The cost is $30/ticket (plus fees).
No cash sales for tickets.
To enter the Dance, you will need your Ticket QR Code and your Student ID.
Here are the instructions to purchase your ticket, Starting at 9a on Tuesday January 17th:
- Ticket Link: https://amherststeelecomets.com/amherst-event-tickets/
- Scroll Down to 2023 Amherst Winter Formal
- Click on Get Tickets for this Event
- Near the bottom of this page you'll see "Have a Passcode?"....Click on this Link
- Your passcode is your school ID Number. If you don't know this number, log into your PowerSchool account and it is on your page. If you still can't locate it, please see someone in the Main Office or Mr. Wolf in room 102.
- Follow the steps to purchase your ticket
If you would like to purchase the ticket for another Amherst student, please have that student enter their passcode into the ticket site for you. They should not provide you with their student ID number.
If you have an outside guest attending, Mrs. Deulley will give you their passcode to purchase their ticket.
MLS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
CCP Classes
If you are interested in adding CCP classes for the upcoming second semester, we are scheduling them NOW! Please see your counselor as soon as possible to get enrolled or reach out to your counselor with any questions.
Additionally, the school counseling team will be hosting a CCP meeting the night of conferences, February 16th in the MPR.
Scheduling for the 2023-2024 School Year
1/23/23 - Freshman presentation
1/24/23 - Sophomore presentation
1/25/23 - Junior presentation
Starting the week of 1/30, counselors will meet individually with 9th and 11th grade students to choose their courses for the 2023-2024 school year.
Starting the week of 2/6, counselors will meet individually with the 10th grade students to choose their courses for the 2023-2024 school year.

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


YEARBOOK INFO
There is still time to preorder a high school yearbook. To order click on this link and choose 2023 Yearbook. If the link does not work, simply go to Jostens.com and search for Marion L. Steele High School. 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 preorder. Only students with a pre-ordered book will be guaranteed a copy, so order today to guarantee your book! Yearbooks are completed in June and distributed the following Fall.
There is also still time to order a Senior Recognition Ad that will appear in the yearbook. To order click on this link and choose Yearbook Recognition Ad. Just like above, if the link does not work, simply go to Jostens.com and search for Marion L. Steele High School. If you have any questions please contact brian_rubinski@amherstk12.org.
Department News- Electives Department
Gold Key Winners:
Juliana Deremer & Jack Fedan's art work will head to New York City for judging at the National Level!
Juliana’s Gold Key work will be in the Comic art category and Jack Fedan’s Gold Key work will be in the Painting category!
Information on the Art opening and the Art show can be found on the flier below!
Silver Key Winners:
Juliana Deremer (2 pieces)
Jack Fedan (2 pieces)
Holley Rangel (2 pieces)
Nayelis Rivera
Honorable Mention Winners:
Corin Balut
Mackenzie Cheatham
Juliana Deremer (2 pieces)
Jack Fedan
Lindsey Heyd (2 pieces)
Holley Rangel (2 pieces)
Carmela Rivera
Nayelis Rivera (2 pieces)

COMET ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Spring Sports
Official Spring Sports Start Dates
Baseball: Monday, February 20th
Softball: Monday, February 20th
Track & Field: Monday, February 20th
Boys Tennis: Monday, March 6th
For more information on each spring sport tryout/start of season, please contact the Head Coach at:
Baseball: Coach Rositano, kingroz4@yahoo.com
Softball: Coach Reichert, lacey_reichert@amherstk12.org
Track & Field: Coach Glatz, rob_glatz@amherstk12.org
Boys Tennis: Coach Trunzo, tony_trunzo@amherstk12.org
Upcoming Winter Sports Senior Nights
Bowling: Monday, January 23rd, 5:15 pm at Rebman's
Wrestling: January 26th at 6:30 pm
Boys Basketball: Tuesday, January 31st, 6:30pm
Girls Basketball: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 6:00 pm at Steele HS
Cheer and Dance: Friday, Feb 17th, Halftime of Varsity Game
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, January 23: C-Schedule, Class of 2026 Scheduling Presentation
Tuesday, January 24: C-Schedule, Class of 2025 Scheduling Presentation
Wednesday, January 25: C-Schedule, Class of 2024 Scheduling Presentation
Saturday, February 4: Winter Formal, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Steele Main Gym
Thursday, February 16: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday, February 16: CCP meeting 6:00 - 7:00pm, North Gym
Thursday, February 16: 8th Grade Parent Night, 7:00 - 8:00pm, Steele Cafetorium
Friday, February 17: No School
Monday, February 20: No School, President's Day
Friday, February 24: B-Schedule, Winter and Spring Sports Pep Rally
Monday, February 27: Choral Festival, 7:30pm, Steele Cafetorium
Monday, March 6: Festival of Bands, 7:00pm, Main Gym
Thursday, March 16: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday, March 17: No School for Students
Friday, March 24: End of Grading Period