Welcome to Avon Lake City Schools
Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!
The Avon Lake City Schools welcomes you to a brand new school year with the promise of new and significant initiatives on the horizon, outstanding opportunities for our students at all grade levels, and a reinvigorated sense of purpose sailing into a new era. We've reached first base with an important milestone groundbreaking event last June, and will continue rounding the bases for a successful upcoming school year!
The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year for students in grades 1st through 12th is Tuesday, August 18th, and Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten students return on Thursday, August 20th.
As we look to the upcoming school year, and construction project continues, more momentous and positive highpoints are on the horizon. During these ‘early innings of the 2026-2027 school year,’ the district can expect major earthworks to commence, the setting of foundations, walls, and the external shell of the new Avon Lake Middle School beginning to take shape. How exciting! Let’s take the construction portion of the project one-pitch-at-a-time, with patience, eagerness, and anticipation. Our school calendar will be slightly modified for the next several years to maximize construction during accommodating weather. District leadership is confident that with our visioning, preparation, and continued community support, that we will be safely crossing home plate with a grand slam opening of this new grade 5 – 8 building for the 2028-2029 school year. The dedicated assistance, generous involvement, and tireless enthusiasm from the community has been a major asset to the process. While this ballgame enters a new phase, our mission remains constant, and that is to prepare our Avon Lake students for an evolving world. Our supportive stakeholders make this all possible.
Along the journey, we will remain dedicated to our objectives from the strategic plan. Those include creating a culture of respect and collaboration for a constructive environment. We will prioritize student-centered learning, whether it be college-bound or career-ready. The physical attributes of a school district such as buildings and facilities will continue to be a major priority as we will seek to provide infrastructure that maximizes learning, educational settings, and environments that enhance instruction. We're pleased the community recognized the importance of these objectives as well, with their support.
Ultimately, the Avon Lake City Schools will encourage students from grades PreK to 12th to demonstrate character, and to be adaptable, life-ready, and set for success.
We're on our way to becoming an 
elite school district! It's a whole new ball game, and we're excited to work together to hit a home run for this upcoming 2026-2027 school year!
Sincerely,
Joelle Magyar
440-933-6210
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Archive of Superintendent Magyar's Messages
2026-2027 School Year
(ALHS Earns High Recognition from U.S. News & World Report, ALHS Senior Jack Erdmann Perfect on ACT, Important Reminders: Parent Supervision, Student Seating at Home Football Games)
(First Day of School Info for 2026-27 School Year, Latest ALCS À La Carte Podcast, Board of Education Vacancy, and Thank You to Jim Stobe for Distinguished Service)
(Watch Video of Groundbreaking Ceremony for Avon Lake Middle School; FinalForms Account Reminder)
July 10, 2026
(Current District Parents to Receive a Confirmation Email from FinalForms to Finalize Account Set Up)
2025-2026 School Year
(Phillip J. Oko Approved as New Treasurer in the ALCS, Congratulations to State Champ Rileigh Scarvelli and Track and Field Standout Performances, and Important Registration Information for Avon Lake City Schools)
(Last Day of School for the 2026-27 School Year and Highlights from the Avon Lake Middle School Groundbreaking Ceremony)
(Avon Lake Middle School Groundbreaking on June 1st, Last Day of School on June 3rd, Administrative Changes for the 2026-27 School Year)
(Dr. Brad Cocco Named OASSA Assistant Principal of the Year, OST Scores Rise Throughout the ALCS, and Other District Updates)
May 6, 2026
(Avon Lake Community Passes Issue 3 Permanent Improvement Levy )
April 24, 2026
(Avon Lake Middle School Groundbreaking Ceremony Monday, June 1st; Addy Bryson, 4th Grader at Redwood, Named National Finalist for Mott Million Dollar Challenge)
April 17, 2026
(Important Reminder About District Policy Regarding E-Bikes and Highlights of Student Learning Across the District)
April 1, 2026
(Eastview and Troy Receive an Overall 5-Star Building Award, New À La Carte Superintendent Video Series, and ALCS Shares Important Information on AI Use)
March 11, 2026
(Take Back Togetherness Night on March 17th; Harlem Wizards Return to ALCS on April 14th; and News from Around the District)
March 4, 2026
(Treasurer Autumn Reed Departing the Avon Lake City Schools; Nicole Slivinski to Become Assistant High School Principal/Assistant Athletic Director; Highlighting Student Achievements, and 2026 Athletic Boosters Fundraiser Information.)
February 20, 2026
(New Middle School Video Animation and Renderings Available, ALCS Science Curriculum Review Seeks Parental Input, and other district news)
February 6, 2026
(Enrollment Portal for PreK and KG Now Open, Dance Team Qualifies for State Competition, and More Updates)
January 27, 2026
(Inclement Weather and the Impact on Student Learning)
January 23, 2026
(Permanent Improvement Renewal Levy on May Ballot Will Not Increase Taxes, Kindergarten Information Night, and Avon Lake High School Earns a Place on AP School Honor Roll)
January 9, 2026
(District to Launch New App to Allow Parents to Track Child's Bus in Real Time)
December 19, 2025
(Cell Phone Policy Takes Effect on January 1, 2026)
December 12, 2025
(Congratulations to Mr. Adam Slabodnick who will be assigned as High School Principal effective Monday, January 5th, 2026.)
December 4, 2025
(Sign Up for School Messenger Alerts, Decision Making for Inclement Weather Days, and Weekend Activities in the District)
(Help Community Resource Services with Donated Food Items and Have a Happy Thanksgiving!)
(Grab 'N' Go Breakfasts Available on November 19th at Each Building Cafeteria)
(Auction of Surplus School District Items to Open This Week and Close 11/24; Help Community Resource Services with Donated Food Items)
(Send-off for State Qualifiers, Take Back Togetherness Night on November 12th, and National Merit Scholars Recognized)
(Message on Property Taxes from State Organization, 5-Year Forecast, and New Middle School Planning and Design Process)
(Erieview Sale to City of Avon Lake and Celebrating Our Principals)
(Important E-Bike and Football Game Policy Changes)
(Homecoming Weekend; Bond Sales Begin October 1st, and Donate to Student Athlete Hardship Scholarships)
September 12, 2025
(Update on Community Visioning for Construction, School Calendars for Coming School Years to Accommodate Construction Process)
August 29, 2025
(SOUPer Bowl 2025 info and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Cell Phone Policy)
August 22, 2025
(Bond sale to Avon Lake citizens opens October 1st; ALHS recognized by U.S. News & World Report)
(School starts Tuesday, August 19th for Grades 1st - 12th and Thursday, August 21st for PreK and K)
July 31, 2025
(SB29 Requirements Reminder)
July 18, 2025
(ALCS Urges Action on HB 96 Overrides)
(New State Law on Cell Phone Usage During Instructional Day)
