District Newsletter

The Chardon Academic Decathlon team recently competed at the Ohio State Competition at John Carroll University. Our Hilltoppers delivered an exceptional performance — earning 22 medals across multiple academic categories.

Additionally, six Chardon students will represent our school in the Virtual National Academic Decathlon Competition later this year. Three students were invited to compete at the national competition in California, but the team has chosen to compete virtually.

Academic Decathlon is a nationally recognized academic competition that challenges students across 10 subject areas including literature, mathematics, science, economics, art, music and social science. Students also develop valuable communication skills through prepared speeches, interviews and essays.

Participation in Academic Decathlon demonstrates intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and dedication—qualities that make the program an outstanding addition to college applications and student resumes.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication and academic excellence demonstrated by these students.

Several talented seventh grade musicians proudly represented Chardon Middle School at the Ohio Music Educators District 7 Honors Band performance which was recently held at Mentor Auditorium.

Hilltopper students selected for this performance included Adelynne Baird, Jon Corbett, Wesley Harbert and Vivian Cresho.

The ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Josh Van Gorder, brought together approximately 100 seventh through ninth grade musicians from area schools. Students collaborated with peers during intensive rehearsals, working to refine their musical skills, before concluding the event with a wonderful concert performed in front of family and friends.

This experience provided students with the chance not simply to grow as musicians, but also to represent our Hilltopper community with pride.

Chardon Early Learning Center welcomed some very special guests earlier this month.

A group of seventh grade students representing Chardon Middle School’s Sources of Strength program stopped by to hang out with the Tiny Toppers and show the students what generosity looks like in action.

The seventh graders brought their favorite books, planned out fun lessons and took the time to connect with the Tiny Toppers. It was a wonderful experience for the little learners to connect with positive role models.

The staff and students at CELC are already counting down the days until the next visit!

CHS student Susanna Crosby's artwork, titled Botanica, has officially been accepted into the 2026 Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition!

This is a highly competitive statewide show, and we are incredibly proud to share that this is Susanna's second time being selected to participate.

Please join us in congratulating Susanna on this outstanding achievement!

There will be no school from March 30 through April 6 for spring break. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 7.

For more information, visit our 2025-26 academic calendar.