The Firelands Class of 1986 will be celebrating their 30th reunion this year! Plans are being made to get together during the summer at Matus Winery and during Homecoming Weekend (September 23-24, 2016). Prior to the Homecoming Football game (September 23rd), there will be a tour of Firelands High School and then a short reception […]
Monthly Archives: February 2016
It has come to our attention that there was an error in the February 15th edition of our Superintendent’s Message in the Firelands Express. To see a corrected edition of the Firelands Express, please click below: FEBRUARY_ Issue_2016_WEB_Revised. The line that was corrected now reads: Please visit the county auditor’s website to determine the assessed […]
We would like to inform our community of a situation that occurred in Lorain and Elyria earlier today. Lorain Police have confirmed that early this morning a masked individual approached and laid hands on three separate female students. These students were on their way to their respective school buildings in Lorain. Lorain Police have also […]
Did you know that South Amherst Middle School has a Student Advisory Committee? SAMS Student Advisory Committee (SAC) is a group of students from grades 6-7-8 who act as the voice for the student body. They bring ideas and suggestions or even complaints to the attention of the Principal. From there, all suggestions from the […]
Hidden in Plain Sight Hidden in Plain Sight” is a traveling adult educational program sponsored by the Copley and Bath Township police departments. This program is designed to educate parents on the signs of hidden drug use. The Lorain County Sheriff’s Department will also be on hand to work with parents. FLSD will host this free event […]
Several of our students are spending their evenings and weekends working with a theater group that is located in Oberlin called The Mad Factory. The MAD* Factory is a non-profit organization in Lorain County, Ohio, that provides young people with education and performance experience in music, arts and drama. After months of preparation the students will be presenting Les Miserables. […]
SAMS student Amy Rister tied for second in the 2016 Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open, sponsored by the Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA). The late Jerry Tollifson was one of OAEA’s most beloved, colorful, dedicated, and influential members. He conceived this writing competition as an annual opportunity to recognize students for their ability to articulate […]
Girls Varsity Basketball Update The Girls Basketball team defeated Buckeye 47-36 last Saturday to qualify to the Sectional Finals at Padua this Thursday. Keely Hall reached another milestone last weekend – She grabbed her 1,000th rebound! Parent Teacher Conferences Conferences will be held for students (K-12) on Thursday, February 25th. FHS will hold conferences from 3:00 […]
From the desk of Mrs. Finnegan, FFA Advisor Firelands FFA members made school history last night by qualifying four students to compete in the State FFA Public Speaking Contest on March 5, 2016. Only the top two speakers in each division at the district contest move on to the state competition and all four Firelands speakers grabbed […]
The Parents for a Safe After Prom Environment Committee is putting on a Night at the Races on Saturday, Feb. 27th at New Russia Township Hall starting at 6:00 pm. This is an adult event. Tickets are only $20 which include a catered dinner and drinks. The proceeds provide kids with safe and fun activities […]
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