CLMS Family Update

Good Afternoon, CLMS Families!

We’re incredibly proud of the focus and determination our students have shown as we near the end of state testing season. Their hard work and positive attitude are making a big impact, and it’s been awesome to see them push through with confidence and pride. We’re excited to carry this momentum through the rest of the year.

We’re also looking forward to an exciting event this Monday—our all-community pep rally! This celebration will bring together students, staff, and community members to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of ALL CLLS students! It’s always a great reminder that Cardington Pride Runs Deep!

We’re also thrilled to announce a new partnership with TRIO Talent Search through Marion Technical College. This program supports students on the path to college and career success—and students as young as 6th grade are eligible to apply! It’s a great opportunity, and we look forward to seeing many of our Pirates get involved.

Don’t forget—yearbooks are still available to order, but time is running out. If you haven’t already, be sure to secure one so your student has a keepsake filled with all the memories from this awesome school year.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our after-school SAIL program possible this year. From our staff to our families and community partners, your support helped provide a safe, engaging space for students to learn and grow beyond the school day.

There’s still time to sign up for the summer SAIL program, and we’d love to see as many students as possible take part. It’s a great way to stay connected, keep learning, and have some fun this summer.

Thank you for your continued support. Go Pirates!

Eric Pettit

Principal, Cardington-Lincoln Middle School

e.pettit@cllsd.org

(419) 864-0609

TRIO Talent Search, in partnership with Marion Technical College, is a free program designed to help students explore college and career opportunities. It supports students who may be the first in their families to attend college or who face financial challenges. Participants receive help with goal setting, career exploration, college visits, and understanding financial aid. TRIO Talent Search also offers academic support and workshops to help students succeed in school and beyond. Students as young as 6th grade are able to apply! It’s a great opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, and plan for the future!

Please mark your calendars for the following assessments:

• Ohio State Tests (OST):

• Science OST (5th and 8th grades): April 29 (Parts 1 & 2)

PLEASE NOTE- Once students have started their assessment, they will be unable to leave the testing room until they have submitted their test. Should a student need to be picked up during a state test, they will not be permitted to leave the room until they have completed their test.

• NWEA MAP Assessments & Acadience:

• Spring: May 5 – May 30

We hope this information helps with planning and preparation. Thank you for your continued support!

Yearbooks for the 2024–2025 school year are now on sale! Students will receive their yearbook before the end of the school year, and it will include highlights from throughout the year, including the spring activities and athletics. We’re proud to share that prices have remained the same as last year—students can get a yearbook for as little as $20. Please note that yearbooks can only be ordered online, so don’t miss out on securing this special keepsake!

Students residing outside the Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools District boundaries must complete Open Enrollment applications each year in order to attend schools within the district.

Open Enrollment applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be accepted starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and will continue through 3:00 p.m. on August 1, 2025. Completed paper applications must be submitted to the office of the superintendent at 121 Nichols Street, Cardington, Ohio. All applications, whether submitted in person or electronically, will be time- and date-stamped upon submission.

Open Enrollment is available for students in grades Kindergarten through twelve, and a new application must be completed annually for each child (one application per child) in accordance with the District’s Open Enrollment Policy.

Enrollment and withdrawal decisions can only be made by the parent(s) or guardian(s) with residential custody of the child.

To complete an electronic Open Enrollment application, please click here.

For a paper application, visit the Open Enrollment page on the District website.

There are a few reminders for families regarding the 2024/25 District Calendar:

• Friday, May 2nd- No School
• Wednesday, May 9th- 2-Hour Late Start
• Monday, May 26th- No School, Memorial Day
• Wednesday, June 4th- One Hour Early Release/Last Day of School
• Sunday, June 8th- CLHS Graduation

Website: https://cardington.k12.oh.us
Location: 349 Chesterville Avenue, Cardington, OH, USA
Phone: 419-864-0609