Class of 2023
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 by November 22, 2022. If you missed the order days, you can either order online at https://bit.ly/3GFX0T8 or call Jostens at 1-800-567-8367 to order.
Jostens will deliver announcements on March 14, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 in the Main Lobby. Cap and gowns are delivered at Graduation practice in the North Gym on Thursday, May 25th. School and Jostens fees must be paid in order to receive your cap and gown.
Senior Portraits
Studio Q will be at Steele on Tuesday, October 18th to photograph Senior Portraits. Appointments for senior portraits are first come, please click this link to sign up for a time slot.
In order to be in the Yearbook, you must have your Senior Portrait taken by Studio Q. If you are unable to have your portrait taken on October 18th, you will have to call Studio Q at 440-320-1699 and schedule an appointment to have your portrait taken at their studio in Amherst. The deadline to have your Senior portrait taken is January 31, 2023.
Please see Mr. Rubinski in room 318 or Mrs. Deulley in the main office with any questions.
Class of 2022 Senior Panoramic Photo
Please see Mr. Rubinski in room 318 or Mrs. Deulley in the main office with any questions.
Yearbook Baby Pictures and Recognition Ads
Senior yearbook recognition ads can now be purchased through Friday, December 16th. 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 by Friday, December 16th.
Click this link for an example of baby picture section of the yearbook and an example of the senior commencement video slide.
Amherst Schools Education Foundation Scholarships
The MLS 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.
School Fees
Students taking an AP exam must have their test fee(s) paid by December 20, 2022. The cost of each AP exam is $88.
Senior Prom
Please contact Junior Class Advisor, Mrs. Pete with any specific questions.
Saturday, May 6, 2023, 06:00 PM
Market Square at Crocker Park, Market Street, Westlake, OH, USA
Senior Scholastic Awards Banquet
The Senior Scholastic Awards Banquet is May 9, 2023 at German's Villa beginning at 6:00 pm.
Invitations will be sent to students in late April along with ticket information. Tickets for the banquet must be purchased. Reservations need to be placed with your counselor. See your counselor with any questions.
Last Day and Final Exams
Final Exams will be on Monday, May 22nd and Tuesday, May 23rd.
Mandatory Graduation Practice
All students are expected to be on time. If you miss practice, you will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Class of 2023 Clap-Out
Senior Send-Off
Amherst Schools, along with the Amherst Police Department, will be holding a Senior Send-Off on Thursday, May 25th at 6:00 pm for the Class of 2023. There is a rain date of May 26th.
The Amherst Police Department will lead seniors in an extended route from Powers Elementary School to Marion L. Steele High School.
Staff members from Powers, Nord, AJH, and Steele will be along the route to wish the seniors farewell and good luck.
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 Commencement
Doors will open at 2:00 pm and the ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00 pm.
No tickets are needed for the ceremony as there is unlimited seating at the Wolstein Center. All graduating seniors will receive one parking pass for the CSU Parking Garage.
Saturday, May 27, 2023, 03:00 PM
Wolstein Center, Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, USA
National Testing Dates
ACT Dates (Testing is at Marion L. Steele High School):
October 22, 2022
December 10, 2022
February 11, 2023
April 15, 2023
SAT Dates (Testing is at Marion L. Steele High School):
November 3, 2022
March 11, 2023
May 6, 2023
Any senior who received a perfect subscore on the ACT or SAT must notify Ms. Santos by May 1, 2023.
Marion L. Steele High School
Email: nicholas_toney@amherstk12.org
Website: https://www.amherstk12.org/schools/steele
Location: 450 Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-4433
Twitter: @SteelePrincipal