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,

I hope everyone had a relaxing and restful spring break. Overall, the students and staff of CHS had a fantastic transition back to school this week. We continue to balance the planning of the end of year activities, testing, graduation, prom, field trips, and concerts with making changes for the 2025-26 school year.

SCHEDULE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR AFTER ELA EOC/OST

Please take note that Wednesday, April 16th, will be our LAST BLOCK DAY SCHEDULE of the school year.

Starting Thursday, April 17th, and continuing until finals week, we will be operating on a WHITE DAY schedule every school day.

Building Schedule Week of April 07.

Normal week.

Enjoy your weekend and try to STAY DRY.

Mr. Tomco

To ensure a more consistent and efficient testing period, a few adjustments have been made. Please review the following schedule carefully:

UPDATED Testing Schedule:

• Tuesday, April 15:
  • ELA 8 - Part I
  • ELA II - Part I
• Wednesday, April 16:
  • ELA 8 - Part II
  • ELA II - Part II
• Wednesday, April 23:
  • US History
  • American Government
• Wednesday, April 30:
  • Math 8
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
• Wednesday, May 7:
  • Science 8
  • Biology

Testing Procedures and Late Start Information:

• Testing will take place from 7:35 AM to 10:00 AM on all scheduled testing days.
• Attendance is crucial: We have a limited window to complete these assessments, and student attendance on these dates is a high priority.
• Late Start: Students who are NOT enrolled in any of the courses being assessed on a particular testing day will have a late start.
• STUDENTS NOT TESTING ARE EXPECTED TO REPORT FOR SCHOOL. Doors for late-start students will open at 9:45 AM.
• Students arriving for the late start should report to the cafeteria and wait until the 10:00 AM bell.
• District Transportation: District transportation will operate on its regular schedule. Students arriving by district transportation will be in the cafeteria during the testing window.

Absence Notification:

• If your child will be absent on any of the scheduled testing dates, please contact Principal Adam Tomco immediately at adam.tomco@chardonschools.org. Early notification is essential for us to make necessary accommodations.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and successful testing period.

Get ready to be Tangled up in a magical evening! Chardon High School's 2025 Prom is just around the corner!

Date: Saturday, May 10th

Location: LaVera Party Center

Tickets: $80/person

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Theme: Tangled

We are excited to announce that this year's prom will be a Junior/Senior Prom! Please note that due to venue capacity limitations this year only, we are limited to 390 tickets. For future proms, we have secured a larger space to comfortably accommodate both junior and senior classes.

Ticket Information ON SALE NOW for SENIORS:

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

• Senior Ticket Sales: Begin April 4th at 6:00 AM
• Junior Ticket Sales: Begin April 18th at 6:00 AM (remaining tickets)
• TICKET SALES WILL END MAY 2nd

Seniors will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for themselves and their date, regardless of whether their date is a junior.

Seating:

When purchasing your tickets, you will also select your assigned seats. Please coordinate with your friends which table you would like to sit at, as the seating chart will be strictly followed. There are 43 tables available, each seating 6-10 students.

**If purchasing a guest ticket, you must select the Guest Ticket option from the drop down bar when selecting the seat.**

You may not move seats under any circumstances. You must sit at the table you select.

No refunds after the last day of sales. We must give the hall a head count and they will not refund dinners after the food is ordered.

Guest Form must be completed and turned in by Monday, May 5th to an administrator. Guest will not be allowed to enter the dance without a completed form. No refund will be given if a form is not completed. You can find the form below.

Guest Form

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for being elected to Prom Court by their classmates.

For the girls: Avery Ivanovics, Lauren Jackson, Natalie Klco, Alex Silk, and Morgan Slack.

For the boys: Alex Ash, Caden Foley, Dominic Iskra, Logan Webster and Ryan Zielinski.

We still have some key planning committee spots open for the May 10 After Prom: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ABA728A0F49-53881082-after#/

Looking ahead, next year will be a transition year for Chardon After Prom & PTO with some long-standing members moving on with their graduating seniors. We are looking for 25-26 co-chairs willing to learn the ropes and continue the work of our organization in upcoming years, including:

• After Prom & PTO, Co-President
• Two Fall Concession Co-Chairs
• JV Football Chair (Saturday morning games)
• Freshman Football Chair (Thursday 4:30 games)
• Winter Concessions Co-Chair
• An After Prom Event Co-Chair (An upcoming Junior parent, Class of 2027)

Learn more about After Prom & PTO at https://sites.google.com/view/chardonafterprom. Questions? Contact Michelle Fisher at chardonafterprom@gmail.com or 216-401-8943. Hope to see you at our meeting on March 18!

We are excited to invite you to the second Spring Pasta Dinner on April 12th at CHS!! This will be a great opportunity for you to meet the 25-26 Chardon Hilltoppers, former players and families who all support these boys! See the attached flyer for details on the night.

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.

Registration Steps for First-time CCP Applicants

1. Attend/Watch the CCP Informational Session and complete the attendance form (QR code)
2. Complete CCP Intent to Participate Google Form by April 1, 2025
3. Apply online at lakelandcc.edu/apply (or college of your choice)
4. Complete the CCP Permission Slip and send/email to college
5. Request CHS transcript from Mrs. Giddings
6. Send ACT scores or schedule Accuplacer, if applicable
7. Check your personal email for your acceptance confirmation
8. Once accepted, complete CCP Online Orientation
9. Meet with college advisor (new CCP student only) to schedule classes
10. Meet with Office of Accessibility (if applicable) for students on 504 or IEP plans
11. Register for your CCP courses by May 1, 2025.

**All returning CCP students must also complete their Course Registration forms by May 1, 2025.

We want to make you aware of a valuable opportunity for parents in our county! A county-wide parent night has been scheduled at Punderson, Do It for James, and we encourage you to attend. This free event will feature Tim and Tamia Woods who have presented to our students and parents. Their talk was very well-received by everyone who attended.

Click the link below for more information.

April 07: Boosters Meeting

April 08: CHS/CMS Jazz Band Concert

April 15/16: ELA EOC/OST Testing (2 days)

April 18/21: NO SCHOOL

April 22: CHS Bands Spring Concert

April 23: Social Studies EOC/OST Testing

April 25: Geauga County Job Fair @ Chardon High School 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM More info to follow

April 30: Math EOC/OST Testing

May 07: Science EOC/OST Testing