Students Renovate Farmhouse Using Green Building Technology
The Lorain County JVS will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 19th to celebrate a very special student accomplishment--the complete renovation of a farmhouse built in 1903. The house is now being used as office and warehouse space for NASA's Central Operation of Resources for Educators. NASA CORE is an educational materials distribution center that was established at the JVS in 1987.
"The majority of the student work was completed during the 2009-2010 school year. The farmhouse was completely gutted by the students and was brought down to the framed shell," stated JVS Supervisor Jerry Pavlik, who oversees the Building Trades programs. "Measures were taken to implement energy efficient systems throughout the house, with a large part of the work being done by our students."
JVS Craft Show on October 23
The Lorain County JVS will hold its Annual Craft Show on Saturday, October 23rd. Over 150 vendors will be present making it one of the largest in the county. There is a $2.00 door charge that will support Vocational Youth Clubs at the school. Canned food donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank will also be accepted and make donors eligible for a door prize drawing.
Students Honored for Summer Internship Success
Seventy Lorain County JVS students were recently recognized for their participation in the JVS Summer Internship Program.
JVS Superintendent John Nolan presented each student with an Achievement Award and a small gift of appreciation for their successful completion of the program. The students were commended for being hard working and motivated individuals who utilized the Internship as a direct pathway to additional education and training for future employment.
Video Journalism Project Provides Inside Look at JVS
The Lorain County JVS is piloting a new video journalism project in which students will share an "inside view" of the school district's students, programs, staff members and facilities with Lorain County community members.
A Mother's Perspective-JVS Prepared Daughter for Work, College and Life
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Michelle and Shirley Kepic |
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Do you ever wonder why some people are known as "straight 'A' students" while other people struggle in high school - even though they're smart?
People learn in different ways and Sherry Kepic, of Avon Lake, knew she had to seek out an innovative and hands-on learning environment to help her daughter Michelle succeed in high school.
Support Breast Cancer Research By Visiting Adult Cosmetology Salon
The JVS Adult Career Center's EDGEucated Cuts Salon is sponsoring a number of events during the month of October to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Each year our students put forth an extraordinary effort for this cause. Please join us for the following activities:
JVS Honors Graduates Who Served in the Armed Forces
The Lorain County JVS would like to honor graduates who are military veterans or who are currently serving in the Armed Forces. The names and photographs of these men and women will be placed on a "Military Wall of Honor" that is currently being constructed at the school. The wall will be dedicated in a special ceremony on November 10th. The ceremony will coincide with the Veteran's Day and the Marine Corp's birthday.
JVS Receives Governor's Buckeye Best Award
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Sam Battle, Cory Thompson, Kristin Peterson, and Ron Gresco accept the award. |
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The Lorain County JVS recently received the Governor's Buckeye Best Healthy School Award. Governor Ted Strickland recognized the JVS for providing a healthy environment for students. Only 200 schools from throughout Ohio were honored with this award. The JVS received a "Gold" ranking, the highest award given.
