Steele Report
May 5, 2023
Principal's Message
Comet Nation,
As we enter the final month of the 2022-2023 school year, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the class of 2023 for all of their hard work and dedication. As the principal of Marion L. Steele High School, I could not be more proud of all their perseverance and accomplishments.
The month of May is a tremendous time of the school year and there have been lots of happenings at Steele. I would encourage families to visit our Comets Live and Amherst EVSD Youtube Channels to see some of the highlights of what has already been an exciting month. Senior parents, please review the Class of 2023 Graduation Details if you have not done so already.
As always, thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a great month of May!
Go Comets,
Joe Tellier
Second Semester Exam Schedule
Please see the schedules below for each day or click here.
Chromebook Collection
Seniors will return their chromebooks on Tuesday, May 23rd in the MPR. Underclassmen will return their chromebooks on Wednesday, May 31st in the MPR starting at 12:30 pm.
Underclassmen Awards Ceremony
Marion L. Steele High School will be holding its Academic Awards Ceremony for underclassmen who have earned an Academic Award Letter on Wednesday, May 24th in the cafetorium. Freshman awards begin at 8:00 am, sophomores at 9:00 am and juniors at 10:00 am. Students who qualify for the Academic Awards Ceremony will be notified by mail. If you have any questions regarding the ceremony, please contact your school counselor.
Parents and/or guardians are invited to attend this ceremony. The ceremony will also be streamed live on the CometsLive YouTube channel.
In order to qualify for an award letter, the following criteria must be met:
9th grade after the first semester 3.65 Cumulative GPA
10th grade after the third semester 3.60 Cumulative GPA
11th grade after the fifth semester 3.50 Cumulative GPA
You Do You Day
Students will receive a schedule in the upcoming weeks for the day, please see the bell schedule below.
Class of 2023 Graduation Details
All students participating in commencement must attend the mandatory graduation practice on May 25th. Please review the Class of 2023 Graduation Details for further information.
Please keep in mind that all school fees need to be paid in full in order to receive your cap and gown and to receive your diploma. Please contact Mrs. Doehr, financial secretary, if you need to set up a payment plan. She can be reached at 440-988-1422.
MLS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
State Testing
As a reminder, we will have a two-hour late arrival (D-Schedule) on Monday, May 8th. Please click here for Steele's Spring Testing Calendar. Students not testing will report to first period by 9:45 am.
Testing locations will be emailed to students and posted on the counseling office window. If you have any questions, please contact your child's counselor. Students taking End of Course Exams must bring their chromebook fully charged and arrive to their testing room on time.
Second Annual Career Fair
9:30-10:00 Juniors A-K 10:00-10:30 Juniors L-Z 10:30-11:00 Seniors A-K 11:00-11:30 Seniors L-Z
COMET Award
Seniors: The nomination form for the (Candidate for Outstanding Mentor in the Educational Team) C.O.M.E.T. Award is now available! The COMET Award is given to recognize a staff member who has had the most positive effect – educationally, professionally, or personally – on a graduating student’s life. The nominations are made in writing, by students, to the Board of Education, who select the finalists. This award was established by the Amherst Exempted Village Schools Board of Education in 1996. Students have access to the form in an email from Ms. Santos or they can stop by to see her for a copy. Nominations are due by May 12th to Ms. Santos; students can email or drop off their completed nomination form.
Student Seal Opportunity:
Students wanting to earn the Readiness Seal for Community Service over the summer as a graduation requirement, see Mr. McConihe room 110 at Marion L. Steele. Information will be provided for volunteer jobs at summer swim meets at Anna Schmauch Pool at Maude Neiding Park:
-Timers
-Clerk of Course
-Concession stand
-Runners
COMET ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Softball & Boys Volleyball Post Season Tournament Info:
Softball will play at home on Wednesday, May 10th vs the winner of Strongsville/Elyria who play on May 8th. Game Time is 5:00 pm. The winner goes to Avon Lake for the District Semifinals on Monday, May 15th at 5:00 pm.
Boys Volleyball opens OHSAA Play at Akron Firestone on Wednesday, May 10th at 6:00 pm.
Track & Field Meets (District/Regionals) are in Amherst. Times each day are as follows:
Field Events at 4:00 pm and Running events at 5:30 pm
Districts: May 17th and 19th
Regionals: May 24th and 26th
Boys Tennis Plays Sectionals May 9th in Medina Starting at 9:00 am.
Spring Senior Recognition:
Please continue to support all of our Spring Teams. Senior Days are important days to all of our programs. Here's the upcoming Spring Sport Senior Nights:
May 13th: Baseball vs Lorain, Senior Day will start at 1:50 am followed by the game at 2:00 pm.
Comets to College Event
55th Annual Pop Show
Fourth Quarter Important Dates
Saturday, May 6th: Senior Prom, 6:00pm, Market Square
Monday, May 8th: American History End of Course Exam, D-Schedule
Tuesday, May 9th: Senior Awards Banquet, 6:00 pm, German's Villa
Thursday, May 11th: Career Fair, 9:00-11:00 am, South Lobby
Saturday, May 13th: Pop Show, 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 14th: Pop Show, 2:30 pm
Monday, May 15th: Comets to College (C-Schedule)
Thursday, May 18th: Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm, Cafetorium
May 22nd- May 23rd: Senior Finals
Tuesday, May 23rd: Seniors Last Day, Senior Chromebook Return
Wednesday, May 24th: Underclassmen Awards Ceremony
Thursday, May 25th: Graduation Practice, 7:45 am, Cafetorium
Thursday, May 25th: Senior Send Off, 6:00 pm, Starting at Powers Elementary School Parking Lot
Saturday, May 27th: Commencement, 3:00 pm, Cleveland State University Wolstein Center
Monday, May 29th: No School, Memorial Day
May 30th-June 1st: Semester Ending Exams
Wednesday, May 31st: Underclassmen Chromebook Collection
Thursday, June 1st: Last Day of Students, End of Fourth Grading Period, End of Second Semester
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Marion L. Steele High School
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Location: 450 Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-4433
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