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,

Fall is officially here—my favorite season—and I’m looking forward to what will hopefully be a Browns VICTORY this weekend!

It has been another successful week at Chardon High School. With just three weeks left in the first grading period, please remind your student to check and review their grades. It’s important that they stay on top of their work as we approach the end of the grading period.

AM TRAFFIC

I wanted to take a moment to address a few important changes regarding morning drop-off.

Due to safety concerns, we made some adjustments this week. Last week, there were two accidents which prompted discussions with our transportation department and members of the community. As a result, the bypass in front of CELC will no longer be an option as a pass lane. I want to thank Officer Elam for assisting with this change by blocking access this past week. Moving forward, cones will be used to ensure the area remains closed to vehicles.

Additionally, I’ve noticed several parents are dropping students off along Maple Avenue. For safety reasons, this should not be happening. Please follow the traffic patterns we’ve outlined below to ensure a safe and efficient process for everyone.

HOMECOMING FLOAT VOTING

Click the button below to vote for the best Homecoming float.

TOPPER DOGS

We will be serving TOPPER DOGS again this Friday starting at 6:45 AM.

SCHEDULE

Normal schedule next week.

Enjoy your weekend.

~ Mr. Tomco

This past Thursday, the CHS volleyball teams hosted an incredible event—Crazy for a Cure—in partnership with the Eastlake North volleyball teams. Together, they raised funds to support the fight against cancer, and the night was a huge success.

A highlight of the evening was honoring two of our own: Mrs. Kim Avery and Mr. Al Herner, who have both bravely battled and overcome cancer in recent years. The event was a powerful reminder of the strength and support that defines the Chardon community.

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.

Hilltoppers Minds Matter is doing a candy gram fundraiser at the football game on October 4th. Parents of high school and middle school students will have the opportunity to send a candy gram to their student by purchasing the candy grams at the game on Friday night! All proceeds will go to Morgans Message, an organization that collaborates with student-athlete ambassadors to break the stigma and raise awareness around mental health.

In addition to candy grams HMM is going to be raffling off a few items, at the October 4th game, one of which being a fantastic bucket of car wash gift cards and supplies. Donated by Zappy’s Auto Wash.

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

PSAT/NMSQT

Chardon High School will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT on Monday, October 14th at 8:00am to interested Sophomores and Juniors. It is important to note that this day is designated as a Professional Development Day for our teachers, which means students will not have regular classes on that day. This will be the only opportunity for PSAT testing at Chardon High School. The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 9th. No registrations will be taken after that date.

Details:

2024 PSAT Testing sign-up link

1st- Wittenberg : 8:30am, Westminster: 12:30

3rd- Allegheny: 7:40

8th- Baldwin Wallace: 10:00

9th- Pennsylvania Western University: 1:10 Rose-Hulman: 9:00

10th- Otterbein University: 1:10, Lourdes University : 2:00

15th- Dayton: 9:15

16th- Thiel College: 9:20

22nd- Akron: 12:30

SEPTEMBER 30th- Marietta: 12:30

Chardon HS will be taking a bus of students to attend the Northeast Ohio College and Career Fair at Kent State University on Wednesday, Oct 2nd, 2024. Representatives from approximately 100 colleges and universities are expected to attend.

In addition to the College Fair, students will have the opportunity to tour the Kent State Campus and eat lunch on Campus. This event is FREE and open to 11th and 12th grade students. Sign up today. Seats are limited to 40 students. Sign up today!

2024 Kent State College Fair Visit

What: The Think Manufacturing Expo is an opportunity for students to interact with local manufacturing companies. They get to learn about these local businesses, potential career opportunities, and other options in this field.

While at the expo, you can:

• Meet 50 Hiring Manufacturers
• Get a free sling bag and snack
• View special exhibits, robotics displays, and attend a 25 minute workshop

Who: Any student (grades 8-12) who is interested in the manufacturing career field.

When: Thursday, October 3, 2024

9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

*Students will need to either bring a packed lunch that day, or they will need to buy a boxed lunch from the cafeteria (please indicate on the Google Form). We will eat when we return.

**Students attending will be responsible for completing the work that they missed that day.

Where: Mentor High School - Paradigm

6465 Center Street

Mentor, OH 44060

Due Date: This permission form MUST be submitted no later than Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in order for your child to attend.

What: The 10th Grade Auburn Visit day is an opportunity to tour Auburn and to experience 3 different programs that you might be interested in .

Who: Any 10th grade student who is thinking about applying to Auburn for their junior year.

When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

*Students will need to either bring a packed lunch that day, or they will need to buy a boxed lunch from the cafeteria. We will eat before we leave.

**Students attending will be responsible for completing the work that they missed that day.

Where: Auburn Career Center

Due Date: This permission form MUST be submitted no later than Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in order for your child to attend.

The 2023-2024 CHS yearbook will be arriving soon. Current CHS students who ordered a yearbook last school year will receive their yearbooks at school. Members of the 2024 graduating class who ordered a yearbook will have their yearbooks shipped to their homes by Jostens.

Ordering is open for 2024-25 yearbooks. Go to Jostens' Chardon High School website at http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06316400 to order your yearbook. Through September 27, yearbook orders that purchase personalization will receive four free icons (a $24 value). You may also personalize and order your senior tribute ad at the website. Check it out now!

SENIOR PICTURE SUBMISSION DEADLINE for the 2024-25 yearbook is Friday, April 25, 2025.

Requirements for your senior picture:

• Pictures may be taken by a professional photographer of your choice.

• Your picture must be a head-and-shoulder shot. If your picture does not meet this requirement, we reserve the right to crop your picture accordingly.

• It is recommended/preferred that the picture has a simple background. The picture can be taken indoors or outdoors.

• If submitted in color, your picture will be printed in color.

• There should be no props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head. No hats allowed.

Options for submitting your senior picture:

• Email your picture to david.massucci@chardonschools.org (please do not reduce the quality of photos you send - send at least 300 dpi).

• Send your picture to the high school on a CD as a .jpeg file.

• Last resort option: Submit a wallet-sized hard copy photo to the high school office.

Note: Digital submissions are strongly preferred and recommended in order to preserve the quality of your photo.

Many parent volunteers are needed to make our concession fundraising a success. Please consider volunteering a couple hours this fall. Funds raised help pay for After Prom, student scholarships, Staff Appreciation Week, school donations, and other initiatives benefiting CHS students and staff. Here's the link to sign up: 2024 Football Concessions SignUp

We are in need of a winter concession chair. Main job is keeping inventory stocked at the school. Contact chardonafterprom@gmail.com with questions.

October 4: Topper Dogs

October 11: NEOEA Day - NO SCHOOL

October 14: NO SCOOL - TEACHER PD DAY, PSAT Test 10th/11th

October 18: End of the 1st Grading Period

October 21: BOE Meeting

October 22: Picture Retakes

October 23: Parent Teacher Conferences (Link to sign up will be sent soon)

October 29: Parent Teacher Conferences