ON THE HILL

Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco (8th Grade/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

Mr. Douglas Higham (Athletics) 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 Community,

A Browns victory capped off a VERY productive week at CHS! Students were FINALLY rewarded with cell phones in study hall today thanks to "Victory Friday." It was a great morale boost, especially since we didn’t have a snow day today.

Dr. Hanlon sent out an important reminder this week about school closings and delayed starts due to winter weather. If you did not receive this message, it’s likely because your Annual Update has not been completed. Please follow the directions linked below to ensure your information is up to date.

Looking ahead, the two days next week before Thanksgiving break will follow the White Day Assembly Schedule:

• Monday: Safety Drill
• Tuesday: Annual Staff vs. Senior Volleyball Game

Let’s make these two days productive and focused on learning. I’d be VERY thankful for TWO days of compliance and engagement from our students.

TOPPER CLUB

Topper Club is for students earning an impressive GPA of 3.75 or higher last year. To celebrate their accomplishments, we will invite them to a special Topper Club Breakfast Celebration to recognize and honor their hard work.

Grades 8th-10th will be held December 12, 2024 at 6:45 am - 7:15am in the CHS cafeteria.

Grades 11th &12th will be held December 13, 2024 at 6:45 am - 7:15 am in the CHS cafeteria.

Invitations will be sent the week after Thanksgiving break.

BUILDING ACADEMIC SCHEDULE

Monday: White Day, Assembly Schedule - Safety Drill

Tuesday: White Day, Assembly Schedule - Staff vs Seniors Volleyball

Go Hilltoppers and Go Browns!

Mr. Tomco

The mission of Jeremy's kids is to provide holiday gifts for at need families in Geauga County. In over 20 years of giving back to the community, we have raised over $130,000. With the money raised, Chardon High School students are given the opportunity to go to local stores and shop for these families.

If your student is making an in person donation, collected during school hours starting December 2nd, we prefer cash or check. Please make checks out to Chardon Board of Education and in the memo section write, Jeremy's Kids

On Thursday, November 21, Mr Leikala took his AP Psychology class to Cummings Center for History of Psychology. The Drs. Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Center for the History of Psychology (CCHP) is located at The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. It is a unique institution that cares for, provides access to, and interprets the historical record of psychology and related human sciences.

Senior, Sabrina Davidson was selected out of 54 students to be one of 9 officers for our region to deliver a speech to over 300 people at an event in Columbus.

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.

Chardon High School will be hosting an Armed Forces & First Responders Career Fair on December 6th at Chardon HS. This platform will provide an opportunity for our students to learn about the diverse and rewarding career paths available within these fields and highlight the many benefits and opportunities that a career in the military and emergency services offers.

• Date: Dec. 6, 2024

• Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm

• Location: Chardon High School Gym

Chardon High School will be giving the ACT on Tuesday, March 11th to all 10th and 11th grade students. If you have a student on an IEP or 504 that has testing accommodations, please continue to read below.

In order for your student to receive their testing accommodations on the ACT, the school must apply for these accommodations through ACT, which also requires us to upload their IEP or 504 plan. Mrs. Hillman will be sending an email to the primary contact of each student in the above category on Tuesday, November 26th about our intent to apply for the testing accommodations for your student. Please check the email for more details.

If you do not want us to apply for these testing accommodations, please email Mrs. Hillman at karin.hillman@chardonschools.org no later than Friday, December 6th.

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is available early as part of an expanded testing period by the U.S. Department of Education. Your students can submit their actual FAFSA form today!

Chardon HS, in partnership with the Lake Educational Assistance Foundation (LEAF) recently hosted a Financial Aid Night for interested students and parents. For any families or students who could not attend the in person presentation and want to learn more here is a link to LEAF's virtual Financial Aid Presentation

Additionally, LEAF will be offering multiple Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year focusing on various topics including: Scholarship 101, Filing the FAFSA, Making Sense of Financial Aid Offers, and Making Sense of Student Loan Options.

Pre-register at LEAF Virtual Sessions

Chardon HS, in partnership with the Lake Educational Assistance Foundation (LEAF) hosted a Financial Aid Night for interested students and parents this week.

For students/parents interested in learning more, LEAF will be offering multiple Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year focusing on various topics including: Scholarship 101, Filing the FAFSA, Making Sense of Financial Aid Offers, and Making Sense of Student Loan Options.

Pre-register at LEAF Virtual Sessions

Auburn Adult Workforce is offering FREE Sprint Classes for high school students 16 years or older. Classes are after school and offer students the ability to earn credentials and graduation seals.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE.
SIGN UP TODAY!

It is time to start preparing for Graduation! See the attached flyer for all of the information you need to order your Cap & Gown, Graduation announcements, Senior Ring and other items. Please be sure to order before the deadline so your items are delivered on time with the rest of your class. Information was passed out in a senior meeting on 11/20. Extra packets are available in the guidance office or see everything available online. All ordering will be done online.

Cap & Gown Package

Winter Sports Photo Day is scheduled for Saturday, 11/23 beginning at 8:00am.

INDOOR TRACK and FIELD

Please fill out the form posted below out carefully. In addition to this form, you will need to sign up for Outdoor Track and Field in Final Forms so that we have access to your physical and emergency medical contact information. You will not be able to practice until you are in Final Forms and have a valid physical entered there. Note that you are not making any commitment to Outdoor Track and Field by doing so, it's just the only way we have of gaining access to the necessary information during Indoor Track and Field.

SAVE THE DATE: Meet The Topper Night is scheduled for Sunday, December 1 at 7:00pm.

November 27-29: No School

December 01: Meet the Toppers Night

December 04: 8th Graders visit Auburn

December 12: Topper Club Awards (AM)

December 13: Topper Club Awards (AM)

December 15: Holiday Concert - Mentor Fine Arts

December 16-20: MIDTERM WEEK - Schedule will be posted