Dear Elyria Pioneer Student and Parent/Guardian:
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 18 years in Elyria City Schools and have a heart for the students and families in this community.
Elyria Schools follow the 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. With our P.B.I.S. efforts, you can expect for your child to be challenged with high expectations at Elyria High School 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.
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.
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 a PIONEER!
Jodie Johnson
Principal
Highlighted Guidelines and Information:
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Required Forms: All parent/guardians are required to complete the Back-to-School Update Form with includes an emergency and medical forms, internet agreement and drug/alcohol agreement forms. These important forms must be submitted electronically by Monday, September 12, 2025. All are available on-line by logging into PowerSchool and going to the left menu on the PowerSchool dashboard using this link: https://ps-elyr.metasolutions.net/public/
- 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 at 7:35 AM for students. ALL students who arrive prior to 7:40 AM will report to the dining hall where a to-go 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 2nd period class (8:41 AM to 8:48 AM – beginning of period).
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Student Schedules/ First Day: Your tentative schedule for the 2025-2026 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 schedule upon request. Monday, August 18th: all Freshman/New Transfer Students will follow a modified schedule for Orientation. Tuesday, August 19th: All students will report to school and will follow the Regular Bell Schedule which is included in the 2025-2026 student packet.
- Team/ Office Locations: Please see the directory guide for team office locations, team phone numbers, principal/counselor assignments and main office information. Please Note: Team 2 & 4 are located on the first floor, Team 1 & 3 are located on the second floor.
- Arrival Entrance for Students: Students entering the building from West Avenue (student parking lot) will need to enter the building using Door: N which is located through the archway leading into the dining hall. Please see enclosed aerial map for specific details on visitor entrance, parking locations, student entrances and student drop-off/ pickup locations.
- ID Guidelines: All students MUST have their school I.D. accessible and available on their person at all times during the school day. This maintains a safety measure ensuring that all students are Elyria High School students and can be identified under all circumstances. Student I.D.s are issued on the first day of school. New students will report to the main office for a picture and receive their new I.D
- Electronic Devices: Students may bring their cell phones to school but they must be turned off and put away during the day unless they are used as a part of a teacher-directed lesson in class. Same rules apply to Bluetooth headphones--they may not be worn during the school day.
- Lockers & Locks: Freshman/New Transfer Students will receive their locker assignment on Wednesday, August 20 during extended homeroom. Locks are the responsibility of the student. Upperclassman can receive a locker upon request from the main office.
- Open House: On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the staff at E.H.S. will conduct an Open House from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Parents/guests are free to visit their student’s teachers and tour the building. Please free feel to contact your child’s team office with any questions.
It’s a great day to be PIONEER,