As I sat down to write this message last night, I wrestled with how to balance my emotions of the evening as we celebrated the graduating class of 2022, all while mourning the rising death toll of our children across the country with yet another mass shooting.

As a father, my first instinct is to want to reassure our children, our staff, our families and all we serve, that our Safety & Security team has a solid plan in place to keep our schools safe. It’s all any of us can think about this morning.

But at the same time, something sad and angry within me wants to refuse to let this tragedy steal the light from their moment.

When you think of all that our students have been through — that their families and our staff have been through — they deserve a moment that is theirs alone.

But instead, their moment of joy was met with a moment of silence. And in the packed house of George Daniel Field, that silence was deafening.

Until you started to hear our phones vibrate and ping with emergency updates from Texas that reminded us all — we are the lucky ones who get to hug our children close tonight. And these graduates, with all the hope and promise their young lives hold, are the ones who I know — I am CERTAIN — will be able to build a world that can protect its youth better, because of all we are learning during these challenging times.

Typically, when I write these messages to you I have a very clear vision of what I want to share, or what I need to ask. I can’t do that today. I don’t yet know what we need. But I do know that in the city of Lorain we have the right people and I know we will hold hands and take care of one another.

Please enjoy our celebration of the Class of 2022, below. And learn more about the safety and security of our schools here, here, here, and here.

We will share more about safety and security tomorrow. Today, let’s celebrate our kids.

Thanks,

Jeff

CONGRATULATIONS LORAIN TITANS CLASS OF 2022

A journey that started four years ago ended in the most beautiful way possible on Tuesday, May 24, when 374 graduates from Lorain High, Success Academy & Early College walked across the stage at George Daniel Stadium under a blue sky with hundreds cheering in the stands.

After a send-off week that included a Senior Awards Ceremony, Senior Slideshow, Senior Picnic, Senior Clap-outs, and Senior Parade, the night’s graduation ceremony was the culminating event that so many seniors worked hard for since first walking the halls of Lorain High School. They didn’t reach this milestone in their lives alone, and that sentiment was carried throughout the night as Lorain High staff and student speakers spoke about the kinship that makes Lorain High — full of grit and pride — a family of Titans.

Among their many accomplishments — including persevering in the face of a pandemic:

49 Early College students graduated with an associate degree, and 110 earned at least some college credit, valued at more than $1,146,600 off their college tuition
Students participating in our 14 on-campus Career and Technical Education programs earned valuable credentials as they pursue their chosen pathways or continue on to apprenticeships and college
Several of our graduates earned their degree through Success Academy, which provided personalized pathways for those students needing transitional support and/or accelerated instruction to cross the finish line
JROTC Cadets learned invaluable life skills and even received help paying for college, with some going on to join the military (though there is no obligation to do so)

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASS OF 2022 HERE

Lorain City Schools is again offering FREE, unique camp experiences this summer. Student grade level is based on the grade they will be entering in the 2022-2023 school year. Families can register their children until May 27th.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The 2022/2023 school year may feel far, far away, but we are already preparing for our newest batch of Tiny Titans to enter our Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms as they begin their learning journey in our schools.

Registering early ensures our teachers know your child’s needs so that they can begin preparing appropriate programming and supports;
Registration lines in the fall tend to be quite long — coming in earlier helps to you skip the lines and ensure your experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible; and
New student registrations will receive a FREE WELCOME GIFT, including a new backpack, books, and Titan gear — on a first come, first served basis.

GET STARTED AT THIS LINK

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THURSDAY, MAY 26 | End of 4th Grading Period
FRIDAY, MAY 27 | Last Day for Students
MONDAY, JUNE 6-9 | Lorain City Schools Sports Camp | Register
MONDAY, JUNE 13 | Lorain City Schools Summer Camps Begin | Register

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