Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco

Asst. Principal - Ms. Tracy Paroubek

School Nurse - Mrs. Jennifer Trittschuh

Secretary - Mrs. Diana Norris

Building Clerk - Mrs. Dana Shutty

Clerical Assistant - Mrs. Elaine Cressman

Library/Technology - Mrs. Nancy McFaul

ATTENDANCE LINE: 440-285-4062

Email: adam.tomco@chardonschools.org
Website: www.chardonschools.org
Location: 424 North Street, Chardon, OH, USA
Phone: 440-285-4057

Dear CMS Families,

With a heavy heart, I write my last "Notes from the Middle." While I am looking forward to my new position as principal of Chardon High School, the decision to leave CMS was very difficult because this school is such a special place. As I told the staff today during our end of year staff meeting, "one, two, or three people do not make this place what it is. It is ALL the staff in this building."

For some of your students, I look forward to having them again next year at CHS, and for the next three years, I will welcome familiar faces. It has been truly heartwarming to receive so many well wishes and "I am going to miss you" messages this past week.

It was very difficult to keep up with the events of the last week of school. I am sure your student(s) came home exhausted and hopefully talked highly of all the fun activities their teachers planned for them. A big THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered their time during the day to help support our end-of-year festivities.

Enjoy your summer, and if you need anything, I will be available at CMS until the end of June. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for all your support over the years. ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!

Mr. Tomco

You can access grade level supply lists by clicking the links below. Once schedules have been finalized, specials and accelerated placements, additional supplies may be needed based on your child's course selections. The supply lists will also be posted to the CMS website.

https://www.chardon.k12.oh.us/chardonmiddleschool_home.aspx

Hello CMS families!

Over the past few weeks, the school counselors and school administration have been preparing for the 2024-25 school year. One of the most challenging steps in this process is ensuring students are placed in the proper content courses and “specials'' requests are fulfilled.

Next week, students, currently in grades 4, 5, and 6, will be provided a copy of their proposed course requests for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. This course request form identifies the courses in which your child will be placed for their academic classes in addition to his or her requested “specials” courses. Please review the CMS Course Description / Scheduling Guide for academic placement criteria.

Remember that these are requests for specials classes and not every one of them will be able to be honored. The alternate course selection should also be reviewed and considered to prepare for this situation. If no requests are listed, please use the “Schedule Change Request” link below.

At CMS, our master schedule is built to closely align with the requests that we receive, as well as students’ academic placement. We always strive to maintain efficiency in operations and build the master schedule to maximize staffing in order to meet students’ needs, create opportunities, and control expenses. Given this, requests need to be carefully considered as this is the second and final opportunity for parents to review class placements and specials requests for next year. If there are no changes needed, simply discard the form.

If you believe your child is not placed appropriately, or if you would like to change your child’s “specials” requests, please click HERE

To guarantee we are able to process these submissions, we ask that all requests be submitted by Thursday, May 30, 2024.. After this date any changes will be contingent upon space availability.

Any further questions should be directed to the appropriate 24-25 School Counselor:

Grade 4/6: kate.collins@chardonschools.org

Grades 5/7: janelle.stuart@chardonschools.org

Did you know Claridon Community Helps offers a FREE summer lunch program for ALL Geauga County children through Grade 12? NO eligibility requirements. Registration is now open for Summer 2024! Learn More

Did you know Geauga Jobs & Family Services offers financial assistance for children to attend summer camps and enrichment programs? Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2024! Children of all ages whose families are low income are eligible to apply. This financial assistance program is funded solely through donations. Learn More

Chardon Local Schools partners with PublicSchoolWORKS to offer the Stay Safe. Speak UP! student safety and bullying prevention program. This 24/7, confidential reporting tool is available to students, parents, staff, and the community. Visit the link to learn about 3 easy ways to report and bookmark access to the tool.

Link to report an incident: https://bit.ly/chardonnewssssu

Check out the latest community flyers shared with Chardon Schools. Camps, Classes, Contests, Clubs, Sports +More! CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW!

"Former First Lady Barbara Bush said, “The home is the child’s first school.” At the ESC of the Western Reserve, we want to support parents and caregivers as they partner with their children’s teachers and school leader. Below are two upcoming opportunities for parents and caregivers."

Click the file below to register for this summer book study for parents on, "Overcoming Dyslexia."

Student Leadership Opportunity! Would your K-12 student like to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Board of Education meeting? Student leaders gain practice at public speaking; meet the Superintendent and Board President; and earn a Portrait of a Hilltopper certificate. Enter our monthly contest today for a chance to win! Use this link to signup: https://bit.ly/leadthepledge24

May 25: Grades posted in IC

Week of August 5: Schedules will be posted in IC. Message will be sent.

August 7: 4th Grade/New Student Orientation

August 14: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL