ON THE HILL
May 11, 2026
#TopperUP
Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco (8th Grade/Seniors) EMAIL
Asst. Principal - Mrs. Heather Rundo(Fresh-Juniors M-Z) EMAIL
Asst. Principal - Mr. Edward Yeomans (Fresh-Juniors A-L) EMAIL
Athletic Director - Mr. Doug Higham EMAIL
ATTENDANCE LINE: 440.285.4052
Website: www.chardonschools.org
Address: 151 Chardon Avenue
Main Office Phone Number: 440.285.4057
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
CHS Community,
Please accept my apologies for the Monday posting of On The Hill. It was a marathon of a weekend! Between a professional development meeting in Columbus on Friday, attending Prom and After Prom, celebrating mother's day and attending my son’s soccer games on Sunday, it was a whirlwind. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, and a very Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all of our incredible Chardon Moms!
The end is officially near and the countdown has begun: this is the LAST week for our seniors, and we have just 9 days remaining for all other students.
POWDER PUFF
The atmosphere was —incredibly physical—for this year’s Powder Puff game! In what may go down as one of the most intense flag football matchups in school history, the Juniors managed a narrow victory over the Seniors.
A big thank you to Coach Hewitt, Coach Weidig, Coach Bartley, and Coach Quin for officiating a very close and hard-fought game.
Congratulations to the Juniors on your big win, and well played to both classes for an unforgettable night of competition!
FINALS WEEK
As we approach the finish line, please take note of the following testing schedules.
Senior Testing
Seniors should have already communicated with their teachers regarding what their testing will look like this week.
Wednesday & Thursday: Primary testing window, traditional schdule
Friday: Makeup exams.
Non-Senior Final Exam Schedule
All other students, please follow the schedule outlined below for your finals.
Normal Transportation: AM and PM bus routes will continue to run on their regular schedules.PM Bus Riders: Students who ride the bus in the afternoon must report to the cafeteria during any gaps in their testing schedule.
Closed Campus Policy: For safety and accountability, students will not be permitted to leave the building and return later to catch the bus. Once you are here for the day, you must remain until your scheduled departure.
Scheduled Absences: Please contact the attendance office before finals week to arrange early dismissals for doctor's appointments. The volume of calls received during finals week is difficult to manage in a timely manner. If your child has a previously scheduled appointment, please schedule their early release prior to the day of the appointment.
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
From After Prom & PTO - a huge thank you to all who made Staff Appreciation Week a success. We could not have done it without the help of Mr. Tomco, Michelle Fisher, the Reel family & Reel’s Auto Sales, the Hart family & Buckeye Chocolate, the iScream Truck, the Fullerman family and Shannon Treat.
SENIORS – TO DO LIST
- Pick up your cap and gown
- Check Infinite Campus and ensure all fees are paid
- Locate your Chromebook for return after your final exam
- Complete any required online course for graduation
- May 19 ATTEND REHEARSAL 10:00 AM for TICKETS and PRACTICE
- FINAL EXAMS: Will be administered on May 13 and 14 with makeups on the 15. NORMAL school day schedule.
SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Chardon High School Senior Awards 04-23-2026
Enjoy the weekend.
Mr. Tomco
The link to the May 19 commencement ceremony is posted below.
AP TESTING
AP Testing will begin on Monday, May 5th. Students are excused from school the entire day they are testing.
AP testing will be held at the Chardon United Methodist Church. Students should arrive 25 minutes prior to their scheduled exam and enter through the back doors. Students will start logging in to the testing site 15 minutes prior to testing.
8:00 am exam—-> arrive by 7:35 am 12:00 pm exam—-> arrive by 11:40 am
PARKING: IMPORTANT!!!
Students should park BEHIND the church in the UPPER LOT. This is the 2nd lot past the back of the church. No cars should be parked along the side of the church or the lot directly behind the church.
What to bring:
FULLY CHARGED CHROMEBOOK!!!!!
This is critical. AP Testing has gone fully digital or hybrid digital. Outlets to plug in your Chromebook may not be available due to seating restrictions.
You must know your College Board account login information !!!!!!
Testing is through a secure browser. Your “saved login” from your chromebook is not available.
Students should bring pens (blue/black), #2, non-mechanical pencils, calculator (when applicable)
External mouse is optional,
Please bring a sweater/sweatshirt. We have minimal control of the temperature within the church.
Water/Snacks– Students can bring water/snack for break. Do not show up with Dunkin, Starbucks, Energy drink/etc.- “water” means water
What NOT to bring:
Cell phones will be collected and not allowed at tables.
Earbuds, laptops, headphones, Smart Glasses, or other electronic devices not used for testing
Sending your Scores:
When you log into your MyAP classroom, you will be able to send a free score report to the school of your choice. (deadline to do so for free is June 20th)
End of Testing:
You CAN NOT leave testing early. All students are excused at the same time.
We are GUESTS at Chardon United Methodist Church. You need to treat this facility as such. NO inappropriate behavior will be tolerated.
Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, OH 44024
AUBURN CAREER CENTER
SENIORS
Auburn Seniors are expected to be in attendance at Auburn Career Center on May 18th, May 20th, May 21st, and May 22nd (ACC Graduation Date).
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New Student Orientation (NSO) events are less than a week away. We look forward to hosting our incoming ACC students during the school day (10:50 AM - 1:30 PM) on Thursday, May 14th, 2026. Additionally, there will be an informal evening event that same night from 5 to 7 PM, for parents and students. The evening event will be an Open House format, and it will not include all of the specific activities we have planned for the afternoon that day.
Note regarding current ACC students:
1st-Year students will follow their typical daily schedule at Auburn. There will be no changes for these students on this day.
2nd-Year students will be asynchronous on May 14th.
ACADEMIC DECATHLON
Two of our students earned national recognition at the United States Academic Decathlon competition.
At the national level, medals are awarded to the top-performing students across the country within their divisions—Gold (highest), Silver, and Bronze—making this an exceptional academic achievement.
Gus Schneider
- Silver Medal – Mathematics (Honors Division)
- Gold Medal – Economics (Honors Division)
Antonio Baldwin
- Bronze Medal – Art (Scholastic Division)
- Gold Medal – Mathematics (Scholastic Division)
- Gold Medal – Economics (Scholastic Division)
- Bronze Medal – Overall Individual Score (Scholastic Division)
Antonio’s overall bronze medal reflects consistently high performance across all subject areas, not just individual events.
These accomplishments are a strong reflection of the academic excellence at Chardon High School and the dedication and talent of these students.
FROM THE NURSE
As we begin preparing for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, we would like to remind you of an important health requirement for all students entering their senior year.
Per state law, all students must receive the required meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine prior to the start of their senior year. This immunization is mandatory for school attendance.
Please ensure that one of the following is completed before the start of the school year in August 2026:
Submit official medical documentation verifying that your student has received the meningococcal vaccine
ORSubmit a completed exemption form (attached to this email)
Timely submission of these documents is essential to avoid any delays or interruptions to your student’s schedule at the start of the school year.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the school clinic.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this requirement and for helping us keep our students safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Chelsie Jackson M. Ed., BSN, RN, LSN
School Nurse
Chardon High School
Art Pieces of the Week
Congratulations to Susanna Crosby for her publication debut. She was hired to illustrate a children's book written by local author Scott Tomer titled Mudd. The book will be available for purchase at your local Barnes and Noble and Amazon this summer.
JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM
This year’s Masquerade at LaVera Party Center was a spectacular success, and I couldn't be prouder of our students. A big congratulations to our 2026 Prom Queen and King, Tatum Carpenter and Zar Dunn!
A huge thank you to Mrs. Mihalek and her Junior Class officers for their flawless planning. The evening was elevated by some personal touches:
The Henna Tattoo artist and chocolate fountain were massive hits.
Securing two rooms proved to be a game changer, providing plenty of comfortable space to own the dance floor.
Class of 2026 sunglasses.
After Prom: A Huge Success
The celebration continued well into the morning thanks to the incredible After Prom team. A monumental thank you to Michelle Fisher, Lori Kilpeck, Julie Fettchik, and their army of volunteers. Staying past 3:00 AM to ensure our juniors and seniors had a safe, memorable night is a true testament to our COMMUNITY!
A Note on Our Students
I say the best events are the ones where an administrator remains in the background. I’m happy to report I spent the night simply enjoying the atmosphere because our students were so engaged and respectful.
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
COURSE REGISTRATION
Course Registration for 26-27 is now completed. Please take the time to review your child's course requests within their Infinite Campus accounts.
ALL students planning on taking CCP courses (including current CCP students) are were required to submit an intent form no later than April 1, 2026. Students interested in taking CCP courses in the 2026-2027 school year should be finalizing the application process now! The Lakeland CCP application can be located HERE.
ACT SCORES
ACT scores have officially been released. Students can access their official score reports through their My ACT account (which they created in their English classes). Scores have also been uploaded to students' Infinite Campus accounts under Index < More < Assessments.Important Dates
May 11: Senior Scholarship Night
May 14: Auburn New Student Orientation
May 15: Seniors LAST DAY
May 19: Graduation, Parkside Church
May 19-21: Finals Schedule
May 21: LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS!
May 22: Auburn Graduation Date
