Class of 2021
Marion L. Steele High School
This newsletter will provide important information for your Senior Year!
Senior Obligations
- Payment of all fees and fines. See Mrs. Doehr in the Main Office with any questions or to set up a payment plan. Please note: Prom tickets and diplomas will be held if there are outstanding fees.
- Return all athletic uniforms and equipment.
- Payment for cap and gown to Jostens.
- Return all required textbooks.
- Return school-issued Chromebook.
Cap, Gown, & Graduation Announcements from Jostens
All seniors planning to walk at Graduation must order a cap and gown from Jostens. If you missed the order days, you must call Jostens at 1-800-567-8367 ASAP.
Jostens will be in the South Lobby from 1-3 pm on March 18th to deliver Graduation announcements.
Cap and gowns are delivered at Graduation practice in the North Gym on Thursday, May 20th. School and Jostens fees must be paid in order to receive your cap and gown.
Senior Yearbook Announcements
Senior yearbook recognition ads can now be purchased through February 11, 2021. Visit the Jostens website and click on "Yearbook Recognition Ads" to design and pay for your ad.
Seniors who would like their baby picture in the yearbook should email it to Mr. Rubinski at brian_rubinski@amherstk12.org.
School Fees
Students taking an AP exam, must have their test fee(s) paid by February 1, 2021. The cost of each AP exam is $85.
National Testing Dates
ACT Dates (Testing is at Marion L. Steele High School):
February 6, 2021, register by 1/8
April 17, 2021, register by 3/12
June 12, 2021, register by 5/7
Amherst Schools Education Foundation Scholarships
The Counseling Department will share information in the Spring for applying for scholarships from the Amherst Schools Education Foundation.
Scholarship information can also be found on the MLS School Counseling Website.
Last Day for Seniors
Trimester 3 senior finals will be determined by each individual teacher and shared with students at the start of the trimester. Seniors will take the final during class time before the last day.
Mandatory Graduation Practice
Practice will conclude with a procession of the Class of 2021 graduates from Steele to Nord Middle School. After the walk at Nord, students will receive a police escort to AJH and walk through both the Junior High and the new Powers Elementary School. Parents are invited to view the procession to and from Nord or between AJH and Powers.
LCCC New Student Information Webinar-Spring 2021
Dates:
- Wednesday, April 21st at 9:00 am
- Thursday, April 29th at 3:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 5th at 12:00 pm
- Tuesday, May 11th at 4:00 pm
The webinar will include:
- Completing Your New Student Orientation
- Navigating Student Accounts
- Understanding Placement Scores & Registering for Classes
- Student Services From a Distance
- How To Schedule An Appointment to Register for Classes
- Q&A With An Academic Advisor
- Starbucks Gift Card Drawings!
Prior to the webinar, we encourage students to:
- Register for this event online
- Submit an Online LCCC Application
- Send ACT, SAT or Accuplacer & ALEKS Scores
- Set up their MyCampus account & complete College Student Inventory (CSI).
Contact your school counselor
Armed Forces Commit- ment
Perfect ACT/SAT
Any senior who received a perfect sub score on the ACT or SAT must notify his/ her counselor by May 3, 2021.
Contact Info
Transcripts
Transcript Fees
Exit Survey in Naviance
LCCC Transcript
- Log on to your LCCC MyCampus account.
- Select Student Center.
- Select other Academics.
- Select Official Transcript.
- Follow the prompts.
Senior Prom
Senior Prom will be held at Market Square at Crocker Park on May 8th!
Tickets cost $75 and will be on sale April 6th through April 9th in the front lobby of Steele from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
A staff member will be at the JVS on April 12th to sell tickets.
All seniors will have the opportunity to purchase ONE ticket. Market Square has a 300 person limit.
At this time only Amherst students can attend, no outside guests are permitted.
Guest tickets (for Amherst underclassmen only) can be purchased on a first-come, first-serve basis April 12th through April 14th depending on ticket availability.
Seniors must purchase a guest ticket for their underclassmen guest; underclassmen cannot purchase tickets themselves.
A student ID is required for ticket purchase and entry at the door.
All school fees must be paid to purchase a prom ticket.
Masks must be worn unless seated or eating.
Dancing will be permitted as long as you are wearing a mask.
Please contact Junior Class Advisor, Miss Massa with any specific questions.
Saturday, May 8, 2021, 06:00 PM
Market Square at Crocker Park, Market Street, Westlake, OH, USA
Senior Scholastic Awards Banquet
We will hold the Senior Scholastic Awards Banquet at German's Villa on May 11th.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 06:00 PM
German's Villa, Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH, USA
Marion L. Steele High School Commencement
With approval from both the Amherst Schools Board of Education and in consultation with Lorain County Public Health, we are excited to announce that the Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony will be held at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland.
We will continue to finalize details on transportation, parking, and safety protocols with the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse staff and provide you with more information following Spring Break.
We look forward to a safe celebration with our soon-to-be graduates and their families!
Saturday, May 22, 2021, 10:00 AM
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH, USA
Graduation Dress
Males: Please wear nice pants, shirt, shoes, and socks. No shorts should be worn at graduation.
If you are not properly dressed, you may not be permitted to participate. Do not forget your cap, gown, tassels, and additional cords as we do not have extras.
Marion L. Steele High School
Email: ashley_harigan@amherstk12.org
Website: https://www.amherstk12.org/schools/steele
Location: 450 Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-4433
Twitter: @SteelePrincipal