ON THE HILL

Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco EMAIL, Seniors

Asst. Principal - Mrs. Heather Rundo EMAIL, Sophomores, Juniors

Asst. Principal - Mr. Edward Yeomans EMAIL, 8th Grade, Freshman

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

CHS COMMUNITY,

These past five days have been challenging for Chardon High School. As a building leader, it is difficult to see our school in the news in a negative light. I have had several conversations with students, and I know many of them feel embarrassed and confused by the allegations.

While I cannot share specific details due to an ongoing investigation, I want to be entirely clear: we hold our students to high standards, and anyone involved in inappropriate behavior will be held fully accountable. Accountability is not just about school-based consequences; it is about learning, growing, and taking responsibility for how we impact others.

We will continue supporting our students through these difficult conversations while maintaining a firm standard of responsibility across our building.

CELC Pays a Visit

For the second year in a row, our Tiny Toppers from the Chardon Early Learning Center paraded through the hallways of CHS in their Halloween costumes. CHS students lined the halls to cheer them on, trading high-fives and waving as the little ones passed.

8th Grade Advisory/Senior Mentoring

Aligned with our Halloween-themed week, our senior mentors worked with their 8th-grade students to paint pumpkins that now line the walkway at CHS. Now in its third year, this program allows senior leaders to build meaningful connections with 8th graders through "Tutor Tuesdays" and "Fun Fridays." What impresses me most is that several seniors report to the building for just this one period—8th Grade Advisory—to serve as mentors. Others who are eligible for early dismissal choose to stay behind simply to participate.

Parent Teacher Conferences

• Wednesday, November 4

How to Sign Up: Please use the link below to choose a time slot that best fits your schedule:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Chardon_High_School

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend.

-Mr. Tomco

Get ready for an evening of laughter, heart, and a little bit of madness! Join us for our school production of The Curious Savage, a delightful comedy about a kindhearted widow, her greedy stepchildren, and a group of unforgettable characters who discover that kindness, compassion, and happiness are worth far more than money.

Will Mrs. Savage's family get their hands on her fortune, or will she teach them a lesson they won't soon forget? You'll have to come see the show to find out!

Performance Dates and Times: Thursday, November 5th and Saturday, November 7th at 7:00 pm; Sunday, November 8th at 2:00pm

Location: Park Elementary Auditorium- 111 Goodrich Ct, Chardon, Ohio 44024

Tickets on Sale Now!

Chardon Local Schools website:

https://www.chardonschools.org/TicketsDonations.aspx

Bring your family and friends and support our talented student cast and crew as they bring this entertaining classic to life!

You won't want to miss The Curious Savage — a little curiosity, a lot of comedy, and a whole lot of heart!

Chardon Local Schools is preparing a special Veterans Day tribute to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. We invite our students, families, and staff to recognize the military heroes in their lives—whether honoring a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or extended relative.

If you or your student would like to share a photo and a message of gratitude, please complete the form below. Submitted tributes will be featured across our official district social media channels on Veterans Day and highlighted in upcoming district newsletters.

Submission Deadline: Friday, November 3 at 3:00 PM.

Our Family, Our Heroes

On Thursday, the AP Lit class attended the Great Lakes Theater to see Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The timing was perfect to see a dark tale during Halloween week! The students overwhelmingly loved this production!

The CHS Model United Nations Team travelled to Case Western on Oct. 26-27th to participate in the Cleveland Council on World Affairs Fall Conference. Our delegates represent countries of the UN to negotiate with students from across Northeast Ohio to debate and resolve some of the world's pressing problems.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

If you (your child) plan to apply for college and have not already done these steps, please pay close attention to the following information:

1. The priority deadline for many schools is November 1st. This means the following information needs to be submitted before that date:

• Your application
• Your transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation (if applicable)
• ACT/SAT test scores (if applicable)

**You MUST have your application submitted 1-2 weeks in advance so you have time to make corrections, if needed, and Mrs. Patterson has enough notice to complete your Counselor-Required documents.

2. We recommend students use Common App if they are planning to apply to several schools. It requires an essay, but will save you time in the long run if you are applying to 3 or more colleges.

• Use your PERSONAL email address.
• **Please note, even if you are currently attending a college for CCP, you will still apply as a "First-Year Student."

3. Please see the attached directions for detailed information on how to request:

• Transcripts (through SchooLinks)
• Letters of Recommendations (through SchooLinks)
• ACT/SAT Scores
• **Note: Your ACT/SAT scores are on your transcripts. If you do NOT want me to include them, you MUST tell me (Mrs. Patterson) before you submit your applications.

Helpful information (including screenshots of SchooLinks steps) can be found in this 2026-2027 College Senior Presentation.

Thank you to everyone that submitted Homecoming photos for consideration. Congratulations to Audrey Adair for winning a free yearbook through a random drawing of those who turned in pictures!

Senior Portrait Submissions - use this link.

Guidelines:

*Headshots only, color preferred, no head coverings.
*Don't use photos with filters, logos or hand gestures.
*Don't use screenshots - they are low resolution and not print quality.
*Don't use watermarked photos.
*All content is reviewed by the yearbook staff. Anything inappropriate will be deleted.

*Senior Portraits are due Friday, April 9, 2027.

Order your 2026-2027 Yearbook:

All grades 8-12 can now order a 2026-2027 yearbook (Fall 2027 delivery) using this link:

Order a 26-27 yearbook here!

AP Exam Fees & Registration

AP (Advanced Placement) exam fees have been set at $99 for the 26-27 school year and have been added to Infinite Campus fee accounts for students taking an AP Course.

If your child IS NOT planning on taking the AP exam associated with their AP course, they need to have a conversation with their teacher, and reach out directly to me before the order is submitted on Nov. 12th. (in-person or via email). After that date, any changes will result in a $45 charge. It is the expectation that all students taking an AP course will take the AP Exam associated with that course.

Students that qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch/Meal Benefits will have their AP Exam fee waived. If you feel that you may qualify for these benefits, please complete the Meal Benefits application through your Infinite Campus portal.

Instructions for submitting Meal Benefits Application

Contact, timothy.hurlbut@chardonschools.org with any questions related to AP.

College Visits

Sign up for visits on School Links. College representatives will meet you in the Guidance Conference Room at the scheduled time. Click the button, Month by Month College Visits, for the dates certain colleges will be visiting CHS.

Sophia Bednar - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Nathan Brickman - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Brady Bunker - 10th - from Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Clark

Isabel Burke - 12th - from Mrs. Giddings

Abram Fabian - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Gino Fioritto - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Kaitlin Flick - 12th - from Mrs. Weaver

Clay Hegfield - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Jack Henderson - 9th - from Mr. Clegg

Cecelia Jackson - 11th - from Mrs. Sanders and Ms. Bells

Lee Kawalec - 12th - from Mrs. Giddings

Broden Margheret - 8th - from Mr. Clegg

Michael Mele - 8th - from Mrs. Erwin

Oscar Murdoch - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Bree Nightingale - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Colin Raymond - 9th - from Mr. Clegg

Makyla Reese - 10th - from Mrs. Slack and Mrs. Blackburn

Emily Retallick - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Alli Selfridge - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Able Sopko - 10th - from Mrs. Slack and Mrs. Blackburn

Sophia St. Clair - 10th - from Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Clark

Abigail Stone - 8th - from Mrs. Kaiser and Senior Mentors

Ridge Szczepanski - 8th - from Mrs. Erwin

Kevin Varmette - 11th - from Mrs. Erwin and Ms. Bell

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we kindly remind you to complete the Infinite Campus annual update within the first few weeks of school. This update is crucial to ensure we have all our students' most recent information.

To complete the update, please click the link below for instructions. It only takes a few minutes and helps us maintain accurate records for your child's safety and well-being.

Annual Update: Infinite Campus

Please note that if this update is not completed, your child may be restricted from attending off-campus activities. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

Nov 4: Parent Teacher Conferences

Nov 5, 7, 8: Fall Play

Nov 25-25: Thanksgiving Break

May 01: Junior/Senior Prom

May 25: Senior Graduation