ON THE HILL

Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco (8th Grade) EMAIL

Asst. Principal - Mr. Douglas Higham (Seniors) EMAIL

Asst. Principal - Mrs. Christina Sherwood (Fresh-Juniors M-Z) EMAIL

Asst. Principal - Mr. Edward Yeomans (Fresh-Juniors A-L) EMAIL

Athletic Director - Mr. Doug Snyder EMAIL

Secretary - Mrs. Jenifer Goodwin EMAIL

ATTENDANCE LINE: 440.285.4052

Website: www.chardonschools.org

Address: 151 Chardon Avenue

Main Office Phone Number: 440.285.4057

CHS Families and STUDENTS,

During our professional development (PD) session today, our staff had the valuable opportunity to sit down and reflect on the start of the 2024-25 school year. We discussed our successes, the challenges we’ve faced, and areas where we can continue to improve. Overall, there was a strong consensus among the staff: we are incredibly proud of our student body. Their response, effort, and engagement so far this year have been exceptional.

We believe that the bar has been set high, and we are committed to continuing this upward trend in both academics and behavior. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to make this school year a great one.

OPEN HOUSE

I hope everyone who attended our Open House this past week had a great experience. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces throughout the evening. I hope the time was productive for you—meeting your student(s) teachers and putting a face and resources to each course name.

I also want to acknowledge the positive feedback I received about the new vestibule; it’s a great addition to our school. Thanks again for attending!

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: White Day

Wednesday: Red Day

Thursday: Black Day

Friday: White Day

Enjoy your extended weekend.

Mr. Tomco

Student Council would like to invite grade 9 - 12 students to our annual Homecoming dance on Saturday, September 21st. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, September 12th and sales will close on Thursday, September 19th. Each ticket costs $30 and can be purchased online via Hometown ticketing. More information is coming soon!

Homecoming Spirit Week September 16-20:

- Monday: Roll out of bed day (pajamas, comfy clothes)

- Tuesday: Team USA day

- Wednesday: OSU vs. Michigan day

- Thursday: Beach Day

- Friday: Homecoming shirts

The Chardon High School football players are collecting money to purchase cookie kits to be delivered to the families living at the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. In collaboration with D is For Delicious, our players will be making the cookies, assembling the boxes and delivering them downtown to the children and their families on October 3rd. This “Let’s Make Cookies” Passion Project gives the children and their families a fun activity to do together while in the hospital receiving treatments. “Cookies are therapy!” -Denise Hagan, owner of D is For Delicious.

Below is the website and QR code if you, your family or friends are in a position to help us out. Simply scan the QR code to go directly to the website to order a cookie kit. It will say: Cookie Decorating Kit- prepared by Chardon's TACKLE Project- benefiting Children at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital. Last year, we made over 150 boxes. This year, we hope to beat that! Last day to donate is Friday, September 20, 2024.

Every donation goes directly to D is For Delicious to buy supplies. Each cookie kit is $28. Please join us as we “TACKLE” this project together. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

~Sincerely, The CHS Football Players~

Please click the banner below to review the updated and recently Board of Education-approved CLSD Parent-Student Handbook. This handbook is published annually to help ensure a safe and productive learning environment for students, staff, parents, and visitors. It outlines students' rights, responsibilities, and the consequences for misbehavior. Included in the district handbook is an addendum specific to Chardon High School. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school administration.

Mrs. Bunker's class took a community outing to the Geauga County Fair on Thursday. This annual trip provides our students with the opportunity to extend learning OUTSIDE of the classroom. Thank you to the fair workers including fireman, sheriff deputies and vendors for allowing our students to interview you and learn about your careers.

The Chardon Athletic Boosters supports all 50+ sports teams at both CHS and CMS. Volunteers are needed to help at the Topper Shop for some upcoming fall events. Profits from the Topper Shop go to purchasing uniforms, equipment and more for our athletes! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA4AC2EA2F8C61-50725424-fall

This week the school counselors held college application presentations for all seniors in CHS English classes as well as to 70 parents at Wednesday's Senior Parent Meeting. If your student was absent or does not have an English class at CHS and was unable to attend the presentations, the presentation slides can be accessed HERE, and a step-by-step "Naviance How-To Guide" can be found HERE. These are also available in the Class of 2025 Google Classroom under the Classwork section.

CLASS DROP DEADLINES

3 weeks for semester classes - September 4th

6 weeks for full-year classes - September 25th

*Drops made after these dates will result in an F on the student's transcript for that respective class.

Level Changes - Can happen at any time during the 1st semester after a conversation between teacher, student/parent, and counselor.

NEW THIS YEAR - Beginning on Friday, September 6th, there will be one school counselor available in the media center all day every Friday to answer any questions on and provide help with anything related to college applications! Students will be permitted to sign out of study hall with their Chromebook to use this time as a college application work session. We do ask that students prioritize this day as much as possible to work with the school counselors on anything that relates to college applications.

This newsletter is specific to parents and educators in Geauga and surrounding counties to raise awareness about the risks children face with growing technology use, and resources that can help. Editions include such things as parent resources, facts and research, tools you use and local events.

CHS After Prom & PTO is a parent-run organization that raises funds through concession sales at CHS football, soccer, and basketball games to host an annual After Prom event, provide scholarships, and fund other activities and school needs benefiting CHS students and staff.

Help raise funds to benefit CHS students & staff by working the concession stand this fall. Please consider volunteering your time. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Football Concession Sign-Up

Have questions? Contact Michelle Fisher at chardonafterprom@gmail.com

August 30: NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day

September 02: No School Memorial Day

September 05: Senior Sunrise

September 7: Marching Band at Solon Show

September 18/19: Reading MAP - Grade Specific

September 21: HOMECOMING - "A Night Under the Sea"