Perry High School

Week of August 17, 2026

Upcoming Events

August 17

• Classes Begin

August 20

• Community Bonfire

August 28

• School Picture Day

Announcements

Bell Schedule 2026-2027

Block 0: 7:25 am - 7:45 am

Block 1: 7:45 am - 9:10 am

Block 2: 9:15 am - 10:40 am

ICE:   10:40 am - 10:59 am

Block 3a: 11:02 am - 11:32 am (Lunch)

Block 3b: 11:32 am - 12:02 pm (Lunch)

Block 3c: 12:02 pm - 12:26 pm

Block 3d: 12:26 pm - 12:56 pm (Lunch)

Block 4a: 1:00 pm - 1:41 pm

Block 4b: 1:43 pm - 2:24 pm

Every Hour Matters: Attendance Updates for 2026–2027

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, changes to Ohio’s attendance laws under House Bill 96 place a greater emphasis on preventing chronic absenteeism. Ohio now requires school districts to adopt updated attendance policies, notify families when a student has missed no more than 5% of the required instructional hours for the school year, and provide increasing levels of support as absences accumulate. A student is considered chronically absent after missing 10% of required instructional time, regardless of whether the absences are excused or unexcused.

To help families stay informed well before attendance becomes a concern, beginning in September, every family will receive an automated weekly attendance update showing the total instructional time their student has missed.

Missed instructional time includes full-day absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals. Both excused and unexcused absences count when determining chronic absenteeism.

Families will receive formal notice when a student has missed 5% of the school year.

A student is considered chronically absent after missing 10% of required instructional time, regardless of the reason.

These updates are intended to help families identify concerns early, understand how missed time accumulates, and work with the school to address barriers before they affect learning. Questions or corrections should be directed to Mrs. Janos, Attendance Secretary, (440) 259-9200, x. 3381.

Important Clinic Information

New for the 2026–2027 School Year

Ohio law now requires a physician-signed Statement of Prescriber before school staff may administer any medication, including over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen), Tums, Benadryl, allergy medications, cough drops, or other non-prescription medications.

This is a change from previous years. In the past, many over-the-counter medications could be administered with parent permission alone. Beginning this school year, a physician-signed Statement of Prescriber is required before any prescription or over-the-counter medication can be given during the school day.

Medication must still be delivered to the school by an adult in its original container with the pharmacy label attached (when applicable).

Statement of Prescriber forms are available:

·      In any school clinic

·      By contacting your child's building nurse, who can email a copy upon request

For medication questions or to request a form, please contact:

·      Nicole Loerch (Pre-K–Grade 4) – loerchn@perry-lake.org

·      Susie McKoon (Grades 5–12) – mckoons@perry-lake.org

Please complete the following before the first day of school:

Complete your student's Annual Update in Parent Portal by selecting More → Annual Update. This updates emergency contacts and medical information and provides permission for field trips. If you need assistance accessing Parent Portal, please contact Ann Aucelli at aucellia@perry-lake.org.

Submit updated immunization records. Immunization records are required for all preschool, kindergarten, and new students by the first day of school. Seventh-grade students must have Tdap and Meningococcal vaccinations, and 12th-grade students must have the required Meningococcal vaccination before school begins.

United Way Club

The United Way of Lake County is looking for high school students to become part of Youth United Way. This leadership opportunity is available for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in learning more about our community and having a measurable impact on people and organizations that make a difference in the lives of others.

Annual Update

Please complete the Online Annual Update for the 2026-2027 school year. Field trips start early in the school year, and students without a completed Annual Update are not permitted to attend field trips for safety reasons. There are no paper copies available. 

Contact Ann Aucelli (440) 259-9200, x. 9216 or aucellia@perry-lake.org with questions or issues logging in. 

Log in to the Parent Portal > click More > select ANNUAL UPDATE.

School Lunch Information

Families eligible for free or reduced-price meals must apply using the application available here. All other students must pay full price for meals. Contact Stephanie Oudomlith at (440) 259-9200, ext. 2607, with any questions.

Class of 2027 Fundraiser for After Prom

🎓 Class of 2027 T-Shirts Are Here! 🎉

Show your class pride in style! Grab your Class of 2027 T-shirt and represent your class wherever you go. Whether it's for spirit days, school events, field trips, or just hanging out with friends, these shirts are the perfect way to celebrate being part of the Class of 2027.

• All funds raised will be used for the 2027 After Prom
• Images on products are for visual reference only.
• If pickup is selected, items will be available for pickup the week of September 21st. You will be notified via email of the date, time, and place when they are ready.
• If you chose shipping, your items will be shipped out via USPS that same week.
• No orders will be processed or printed until after the sale ends.
• Orders will NOT be accepted after the sale deadline.
• You will receive an order confirmation via email after placing your order. If you do not receive an order confirmation, your order did not process. Check your spam folder for emails from Order My Gear for your confirmation.
• If an item becomes unavailable, you'll be notified, and your credit card will be refunded.
• There will be no refunds or exchanges once an order has been printed. Please check your orders closely to ensure all information is correct.

Jostens School Store

Check out our Perry Mascot Shop and get some new Pirate gear!

Kick off the year with new gear! Get 25% off and free shipping on your next spirit wear order with code WELCOMEBACK27.

School Counseling Office Updates

Class Schedules

Welcome back! Just a friendly reminder to see your school counselor if you need to make any changes to your schedule. After the first five days of school, students will be required to complete an Add/Drop Form and obtain the principal's approval for any schedule changes.

New School-Based Counseling Partner

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Perry Local Schools will partner with Signature Health to provide school-based counseling services.

Families whose children currently receive school-based counseling will receive enrollment and consent information directly. Our Student Services staff will work closely with Signature Health and families to support a smooth transition and continuity of care.

Crossroads Health remains an important community resource. Students may continue receiving outpatient counseling, medication management, and other services through Crossroads outside the school-based program.

Questions may be directed to the Perry Local Schools Student Services Department.

Class of 2027 News

Please check the Class of 2027 page frequently for senior class information.

• The Ohio Department of Health requires a Meningococcal vaccine for all students entering 12th Grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Details are available on our website.
• The Senior Class Fee ($20) will be assigned on October 1st. This fee covers the senior class picnic & end-of-year senior celebrations!

December 1st: Baby pictures and Senior Photos are due.

●    Baby pictures for the Senior Video are due to Mr. Kellogg by December 1st. Email your digital baby photos to KelloggA@perry-lake.org.

●    Yearbook photos are due to Mrs. Skarupa by December 1st. Mrs. Skarupa prefers photos to be digital head/shoulder shots. Email your digital photo to Mrs. Skarupa. Photos should be a single shot of the graduating student only!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

(440) 259-9200

Principal: Scott Niedzwiecki - NiedzwieckiS@Perry-Lake.org

Asst. Principal: Matthew Platt - PlattM@Perry-Lake.org