Aurora High School recently announced that Ripcho Studios will be the "official" photographer for the yearbook. Parents of upcoming Seniors are under no obligation to purchase a Senior picture package from Ripcho Studios; however, the only way for the student to appear in the yearbook is to have their picture taken through Ripcho Studios.

Ripcho Studios will offer a "yearbook only" option. If a student wants a yearbook only picture, it will be free.  Ripcho Studio will photograph approximately three head and shoulder images of the student for the yearbook.  Ripcho Studio will select the best image for the yearbook and send the selected image to the school with the other images.

For a YEARBOOK ONLY picture sitting the parents should call Ripcho Studios and ask for "THE FREE YEARBOOK ONLY SITTING" to reserve their time.  A family will NOT be charged for this option.

If a parent requests a yearbook only and wants to select the image themselves, it is a $25.00 sitting fee. Ripcho Studio will photograph approximately 8 images and put said images on line for the parent to inspect. If the parent wishes to purchase a portrait package at that time, their $25.00 sitting fee turns into a deposit and goes towards whatever they purchase.

Ripcho will bring their studio to AHS between the dates of July 8th-10th. A makeup day it is scheduled for Monday, August 12th for those students unable to attend the first sessions.

Just a reminder, that there will be no classes on Monday, May 27, 2013 in honor of Memorial Day.   Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. 

Enjoy ringing in the summer with family, friends, and food, but also please remember those that have served and are currently serving our country in order to keep us safe. 

The Harmon School Sports Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the high school.  The different sports teams should report to their rooms as follows:

• Track – Band Room
• Softball  – Choir Room
• Baseball  – Orchestra Room

Congratulations to all of our spring sports teams.

The Aurora Elementary Schools are holding a Book Drive to benefit the new Little Free Libraries that will be appearing throughout the Aurora community this summer. 

We need lots and lots of books to fill the Little Free Libraries with.  If you have any books that you would like to donate, please bring them to Miller, Craddock or Leighton School.  Boxes will be set-up in the lobbies for the collection. 

Thank you in advance to all who share their books and promote the love of reading.

Aurora High School senior baseball player Matt Mihalik will be featured in the next episode of High School Sports Insider, a weekly half-hour show airing highlights and features from Ohio schools.

The show airs on two networks:

Fox Sports Ohio’s Sports Time Ohio –

The next show time is Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

Time Warner Cable Sports Channel (311 in SD, 1311 in HD):

 Tuesday, May 21, 2013 show are at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

For more show times go to:  http://bit.ly/VljCu3

WAY TO GO MATT!

A non-denominational BACCALAUREATE CELEBRATION SERVICE will be held for all of our graduating seniors and their families beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.  The service will take place at the First Baptist Church of Aurora located at 79 E. Mennonite Rd., Aurora, OH. 

No tickets are required.  Please plan to arrive no later than 6:45 p.m.  The service will last no more than one hour.  Proper attire is required and caps and gowns are not worn for the service.

Harmon School 8^th Grade students and families are invited to attend the 8^th Grade Promotion Night on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. It will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Aurora High School auditorium.  8^th grade students need to report to the high school gym by 6:30 p.m.  Parents will be seated in the auditorium. 

Please join us after the ceremony for refreshments in the cafeteria.  This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on time spent at Harmon and a great send-off for our incoming freshmen class at Aurora High School.

Commencement practice for seniors will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parkside Auditorium located at 7100 Pettibone Rd.  

All graduates must report to the auditorium and participate in practice.  Graduates not attending this rehearsal will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony.  The practice should last approximately two hours.

The commencement ceremony for seniors will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in the Parkside Auditorium located at 7100 Pettibone Rd.

Graduates need to report to the hall by 6:15 p.m. and be in processing order no later than 6:30 p.m.  The processional will begin promptly at 6:55 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR GRADUATES!

Congratulations to all of our Spring Sports Teams. 

We can now boast that we have repeat CVC Champions in:

Boys Tennis (4^th Time)

Girls Softball

Boys Baseball

Good luck to all of our athletes as they compete in upcoming sectional/district events.

The Aurora Schools’ Summer Sports Camp Information for 2013 (and downloadable forms) are now available on our Athletic webpage.  The volleyball summer camp information will be available soon.  Also, please watch for the fall 2013 Sports Tryout Schedule to be posted online.

Congratulations to the Aurora High School students who won honors at the 2013 Northeast Ohio Scholastic Art Awards Competition.

For a complete listing of student names and awards, please click on the above title.

KINDERGARTEN PARENT MEETING VIDEO AND PACKET ~ May 2013

Please click on the link below to view the Kindergarten Meeting Video and the information packet that was passed out.

Kindergarten Meeting Video

Kindergarten Meeting Packet Information

Please click on the link below to view the PowerPoint presentation that was given during the parent meeting for those who students who are transitioning from 2^nd grade to 3rd grade this fall.

Parent Transition Meeting PowerPoint

Congratulations to Aurora students Nicholas Barnoski, Tyler Flynn, Danielle Lasky, Molly Lukehart, Brandon Slechta, Amber Steinberger, Kenneth Tyler, Anthony Vella, and Katy Yanda for their outstanding awards and achievements in the Excel TECC program.  

The Aurora Schools Foundation is once again offering discount priced “Good-Any-Day” tickets for Wildwater Kingdom’s 2013 season. Tickets can easily be purchased from the Aurora Schools Foundation website at www.auroraschoolsfoundation.org. Click on the "Events" link on the foundation's website for ordering information.  Tickets purchased from this website will help benefit the Aurora Schools Foundation. 

“Good-Any-Day” discounted tickets will be available for purchase on the website all season long!

Check out the new music video by the L810 Studio Crew! 

They did an outstanding job!

L810 STUDIO'S OAA MUSIC VIDEO

To view information regarding volunteering opportunities at Ahuja Medical Center, please click on the link below.

AHUJA VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATION