There is no school Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents' Day.
This week, AEA Lakewood students traveled to the Beck Center for the Arts to participate in four workshops. The students had the opportunity to experience dance, Visual Arts, Music, and Theater.
Students from our Strongsville Campus toured Cleveland State University where they learned about the numerous degree programs, financial aid, and housing opportunities offered by the university.
Senior Spotlight: Noah Garman
Favorite Quote: "Cool, cool, cool." - Abed Nadir
Favorite Class: English with Mr. Rebner, Math with Mr. Kish, History with Mr. Kainec and Science with Mr. Eibon
Advice for Freshman: Just vibe, don't worry too much
Shoutouts: the entire senior class, Greysin S, Siyid S.
Plans after Graduation: I plan to get a job to help support me through college if I decide to go.
The K-9 Caring Angels paid a visit to the Strongsville campus last week. Therapy dogs "Reggie" and "Fjord" visited the classrooms and provided opportunities for hugs, pets, and cuddles.
Students from our Strongsville Campus visited MAGNET - The manufacturing, advocacy and growth network - where they learned about opportunities in manufacturing while building race cars, mixing paint, and playing with OTIS the robot dog.
AEA Lakewood staff and students celebrated Quarter 2 with their Awards Ceremony on Friday. Congratulations to 8th and 12th grade who for the second quarter in a row won best attendance and highest GPA!
Students from Strongsville and Lakewood AEA campuses were able to participate on the Brown's Indoor practice field and meet some Brown's players. Both the students and teachers were involved in several of the skills being shown.
AEA Parents & Guardians this post is for you.
* CCP is only for students entering grades 7-12 in the 2025-2026 school year.
* It is MANDATORY that you attend one of these meetings if your child(ren) would like to participate in CCP for the 2025-2026 school year.
* You can attend either meeting regardless of your child(ren)'s school of attendance as long as they are enrolled at AEA.
* There is no obligation to do CCP after attending the meeting.
* The tuition for CCP classes and books is ONLY paid for IF the student passes the class. If they drop the class too late or fail, you are responsible for payment.
Senior Spotlight: Camila Figueroa
Favorite Quote: "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind." -Stitch
Favorite Class: Math
Advice for Freshman: Don't be afraid to express yourself. You will find friends who like you for who you are.
Plans after Graduation: I want to go to Cleveland State and study early childhood education.
The Strongsville Seniors celebrated the end of Quarter 2 with an ice skating outing - and the opportunity to get a few pointers from professional figure skater, coach, and US Olympic competitor Franklyn Singley. ⛸️❤️
Senior Spotlight: James Frye
Favorite Quote: "A man never steps in he same river twice for it is not the same river and he isn't the same man." -Heraclitus
Favorite Subject: Math
Advice for Freshman: Don't do drugs, do your work and stay out of drama
Shoutouts: Caitlin, Angel, Josh, Logan, Jon, Greyson, Noah
Plans after Graduation: College
This year AEA is rolling out a program to encourage families to come to the building for a fun night filled with activities around literacy! Any guesses on which two books were chosen for students in K-12 to read? You will all get your books soon but guesses are encouraged until we pass them out. For now, save the date!
Due to extreme temperatures BOTH AEA Campuses will be closed Tuesday & Wednesday this week. Stay warm and safe!
Senior Spotlight: Jack Buttry
Favorite Quote: "sometimes hard decisions need to be made and sometimes wonderful have to be made. You've got to be willing to make them all."
Favorite Class: English
Advice for Freshman: make friends. Realize your peers aren't out for you.
Student Shoutouts: Emily, Jameson, Stella, Henry, Audrey, Willow
Plans after Graduation: Go to college for writing
No school Monday, January 20th in observance of MLK Jr. Day.
The Strongsville campus seniors made an informative visit to WEWS Channel 5 last week. The students were able to ask questions of the producers and on-air news anchors. They visited the control room during the live noon news broadcast, and talked with meteorologist Katie McGraw.
This past weekend Mrs.Puma took two of her 7th grade students to The Power of the Pen Competion at Fairview High School. This little team was small but mighty! They went up against 21 other schools with teams of 6-13 students! Power of the pen is a creative writing competiton where students compete in three rounds of writing. They are given a prompt and only 40 minutes to write. They did an amazing job and we find out soon if they made it to regionals!
Senior Spotlight: Gressil Downey
Favorite Quote: "Good Morning!"
Favorite Class: History
Advice for Freshman: It's okay to listen and be quiet
Shoutouts: Banka and Kish
Plans for After Graduation: To continue art and get commissions
Senior Spotlight: Darrell Hihn
Favorite Quote: "Life is filled with uncertainty."
Favorite Class: Chemistry
Advice for Freshman: Let people know you need help and it will go easier.
Shoutouts: Nina, Ms. Thevenin, Jameson, Elez, Felix, Audrey, Stella, Robert, Izzy
Plans after Graduation: Make music, get a job, hang out with friends.
