average years of teaching experience

Student organizations and staff have given back through the following charitable events: Bulldog Jog Empty Bowls Project NESS Autism Dance Stocking Stuffers for Salvation Army Sweets for Soldiers Pinwheels for Peace Clean Up Eastlake Letters to Veterans Project Thomas Jefferson Technology Walkathon Hearts and Hammers – Willowick Heartland Nursing Home Singers Humane Society Fundraiser Purses with a Purpose Autism Walkathon City of Cleveland 2nd District Toy Drive Big Brothers/Big Sisters Volunteer Project Just Run Volley for the Cure Holiday-Lighting Ceremony Willoughby Socktober Blanket Drive Giving Tree Random Act of Kindness Day Senior Center Performances Veteran Christmas Card Projects Honor Local Heroes Day Amy’s Adoption Program Food Pantry Drives Broadmoor Basketball Games Make a Difference Concert United Way Fundraisers Relay for Life Senior Prom for local senior citizens Police Dog Memorial Fund Jump Rope for Heart Red Cross Blood Drive Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast Mitten Collection Drive Lake Metroparks Volunteer Club

Students Give Back

Students in Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools have donated more than $50,000 back to the communities in which they live, through fundraising events. In addition to cash contributions, they have collected more than 6,000 pairs of socks for homeless shelters, blankets, and more than 200 pints of blood.

A variety of services provide options to ensure all students receive individualized instruction, enrichment and support.

Students in WilloughbyEastlake City Schools are given access to the latest technology in order to support quality instruction.

� 3D Printers � Laser Cutters � Roland Mill � Vinyl Cutter/Printer � Chromebook Carts � Windows Laptop Carts � iPad Carts � Computer Laboratories � Printers

Wellness Clinic

During the 2016-2017 school year, WilloughbyEastlake City Schools and Lake Health will open an on-site wellness clinic at the Northern Career Institute in Eastlake. The new facility will be operated by Lake Health and will offer services to district employees and their families.

Food Pantry

The W-E Care Food Pantry, run by the WilloughbyEastlake classified staff was created to assist district families in need. Last year, 104 families received assistance from the pantry.

Student Facts

Total enrollment: 8,481 Students identified as gifted: 18.4% Students identified with disabilities: 18.7% Students identified as English Language Learners: 1.4%

About the District

� 13 Schools in the district � 275 Acres of land � 12 Employees maintain outdoor properties and conduct indoor repairs � 145 Acres of grass are mowed weekly � 1.23 Million square feet of buildings are cleaned and prepared by 42 custodians � 55 Acres of parking lots are paved � 89 Buses daily � 7600 Students are transported daily over 1,700 miles � 616,248 Meals were served last school year

Safety First:

Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools works vigilantly to ensure student safety. The district has completed the following safety measures: • Adopted and installed Raptor visitor management software and protocols.

All visitors are screened prior to entrance by a background check accomplished through their government issued identification. • “Bull Pen” containment areas have been added to schools to limit direct access to students. • ALICE (ALERT, LOCKDOWN, INFORM, COUNTER, EVACUATE) response training has been completed in all school buildings, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies, in order to offer students and staff lifesaving tactics in the event of an aggressive intruder. • MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communication System) radios have been installed in all school buildings. These radios serve as a direct line to local police departments as well as the County Emergency Command Center in the event of a crisis.

37047 Ridge Road Willoughby, OH 44094

Quality Profile Report 2015 - 2016 facebook.com/WilloughbyEastlakeSchools twitter.com/weschools Superintendent: Stephen L. Thompson Treasurer: Bill Parkinson Supported by the Alliance for High Quality Education