Principal's Corner

August 10, 2026

Dear Elyria Pioneer Student/Parent:

I’d like to welcome you to what will be another impactful year at Elyria High School.  As a proud alumna and the principal of Elyria High School,  I am excited to begin what will be an amazing year of growth for your child.  I have spent the last 19 years in Elyria City Schools and have a heart for the students and families in this community.  

Elyria Schools follow the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (P.B.I.S). framework with the expectations for students to “Be Ready…. Be Responsible…. Be Respectful”.  Our teachers’ classroom management plans will clearly state expected behaviors in positive and easy to understand terms. We have identified specific strategies the staff will demonstrate, model and practice with students to create the best learning environment possible. These techniques and strategies will be implemented building-wide, even in courses that require additional rules and procedures to ensure student safety. With our PBIS. efforts, you can expect for your child to be challenged with high expectations that will drive them to become stronger academically, behaviorally and socially while being surrounded and supported by adults that have your child’s best interest and future in mind.

Every student is receiving this informational packet to ensure a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year at Elyria High School. I am asking you to review the packet materials with your student/parent to become familiar with the procedures at E.H.S. The packet contains general building information, important dates, and helpful information for students and parents as we continue to integrate our P.B.I.S within the building, our classrooms, and everyone’s daily interactions with each other.  The offices at Elyria High School have been restructured for the best use of resources.  Your child's team will remain the same; however, we now have a Counseling Center located in the office on the second floor (formerly the Team 1/3 Office) and an Administrator's Office located in the office on the 1^st floor (formerly the Team 2/4 Office).  Your child's team counselor will be in the Counseling Center, and your child's team administrator will be in the Administrator's Office. More information on the details of the office changes is included in this packet.

Elyria High students will have access to a school-issued Chromebook at the beginning of the year and every teacher maintains a Google Classroom for student and parent accessibility.   Google Classroom also provides multiple ways for parents and students to communicate and stay connected with school. 

Your partnership in your child’s academic journey is a priority for Elyria High School.  Again this year, you will be receiving a monthly newsletter titled “The Pioneer Journey”.  This newsletter is specific to the Elyria High School and will highlight what has been happening and keep you abreast to current details and aspects within the high school.  Please find it as a resource and a way of staying connected to your child’s experience.  

I look forward to seeing freshman/new transfer students only on Monday, August 24th and all students on Tuesday, August 25th. 

Don’t forget to check out our school website, https://elyriahigh.elyriaschools.org/ which is continually updated throughout the school year and currently provides electronic access to the student packet forms and information. Enjoy the last few weeks of your summer break and remember to follow us on Instagram @elyria_high_school and Twitter @ElyriaHigh .

It’s a great day to be PIONEER!

 

Jodie Johnson

Principal

 Highlighted Guidelines and Information:

· Required Forms:  ALL Parents are required to complete medical, internet agreement and drug/alcohol agreement forms which are available on-line at the link below.  These important forms must be submitted electronically by Friday, September 11, 2026.            Visit https://ps-elyr.guardian.powerschool.com

· Student Schedules/ First Day:  Your tentative schedule for the 2026-2027 school year can be viewed on Powerschool.  If you have any questions about your schedule, please contact your guidance counselor.  Students can receive a printed updated schedule upon request.  The first week of school, all students will follow the Regular Bell Schedule on the staggered start school days and the extended homeroom bell schedule on Wednesday.  The bell schedule is included in this packet.

· Master Schedule/Student Times:  The school day begins at 7:50 AM and will end at 2:39 PM.  The school building will be open for breakfast at 7:25 AM for students.  ALL students who arrive prior to 7:40 AM will report to the dining hall where breakfast will be available.  Students will not be permitted to enter any other part of the high school until 7:40 AM. Students will continue to have five minutes for travel time between classes with a warning bell sounding one minute before the start of class.  Homeroom period will continue to be part of the 2^nd period class (8:41 AM to 8:48 AM – beginning of period).

· Arrival Entrance for Students:  Students entering the building from West Avenue (student parking lot) need to enter the building through the Performing Arts Center Lobby or Main Office.  Please see enclosed aerial map for specific details on visitor entrance, parking locations, student entrances and student drop-off/ pickup locations.

· Lockers & Locks: All students will receive their locker assignment on Wednesday, August 26th during extended homeroom. Locks are the responsibility of the student.

· Appropriate Attire:  ALL students will be required to follow the Elyria Schools dress code beginning with the first day of school.  The dress code can be found on the Elyria Schools Website as well as in this packet.

· Cell Phones:  Students may bring their cell phones to school but they must be turned off and put away during the instructional day unless they are used as a part of a teacher-directed lesson in class. Same rules apply to Bluetooth headphones and Meta glasses--they may not be worn during the school day.  The Elyria Schools are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged electronic devices.

· ID Guidelines:  ALL students will receive a school issued ID.  School ID’s must be on their person and available upon request each school day to ensure the safety of all students and staff.  The Elyria High School student ID guidelines are included in the packet. School ID’s are preferred for signing in and out of school.

· Visitors:  All visitors to Elyria High School must report to the main office through the main office entrance (Door: A) located off Middle Avenue near the flag poles.  The main office is open from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

· Office Locations:  Please see the enclosed directory guide for Counseling Center locations, team phone numbers, principal/counselor assignments and main office information. 

· Open House:  On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the staff at EHS will conduct an open house from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM.  Parents/guests are free to visit their student’s teachers and tour the building.  Please free feel to contact your child’s Counseling Center with any questions.

· Please see the principal’s August 2026 newsletter E.H.S. Journey for chromebook distribution and Free and Reduced Price Meals Application  information.