District Newsletter

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The Chardon Board of Education as well as other local officials holding the ribbon at Washington Street.

A group of adults standing in a bus garage with a bright yellow school bus in the background.

On Monday, Dec. 15, Chardon Schools held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Transportation and Business Affairs Center at Washington Street.

Through this event, the public got a firsthand look at how this facility enables greater cohesion between our transportation and business affairs teams and our individual school buildings as well as how it enables the district to better protect the community’s investment in its transportation fleet.

Attendees were taken on guided tours through the complex, which includes approximately 21,000 square feet of building space and 6.56 acres of land. Afterwards, they enjoyed refreshments in the facility’s conference room.

For more information regarding the Transportation and Business Affairs Center, click the button below!

TRANSPORTATION AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS ARTICLE

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A student trying on a firefighter's uniform.

Chardon High School hosted its second Armed Forces and First Responders Career Fair on Dec. 5.

This event, held in the gymnasium, gave students the opportunity to engage directly with a wide variety of career possibilities and engage with experienced professionals who work in military and first responder fields.

Students were able to speak with attendees including:

- The Army National Guard;

- The U.S. Marine Corps;

- The U.S. Coast Guard;

- The Chardon Fire Department;

- The Geauga County Sheriff’s Department;

- The Ohio State Highway Patrol;

- Lakeland Community College’s EMT/Paramedic/Criminal Justice Programs and Veterans Center;

- Auburn Career Center;

And more.

Thank you to all who attended this event and shared time and expertise with our Hilltopper students!

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Chardon Middle School students recently celebrated Heart Day! These fourth grade students learned all about having a great heart, literally and figuratively.

On Nov. 21, students extended their learning on this topic with the help of several members of our Hilltopper Community. Parent volunteers who work in various career fields associated with cardiovascular health spoke with students including nurses and doctors who’ve worked with cardiac patients.

Students also got to work on fun crafts and spent some time learning how to reduce stress. They also learned about heart-healthy exercise habits as well.

Finally, students learned about the important role played by first responders. Chardon Fire Chief Geiss and Auburn Career Center students in the EMS program talked to students about how they help people in the community during emergency situations.

It was a fantastic day of learning and fun!

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A preschool student handing a high schooler a bell.

Our CELC Tiny Toppers recently journeyed over to Chardon High School to enjoy a holiday celebration inspired by the Polar Express.

Dressed in cozy pajamas, these preschoolers paraded through the hallways of CHS, spreading cheer and presenting special bells to high school students and staff members. Students concluded this exciting day by enjoying festive treats, hot chocolate and cookies, while listening to a volunteer student or staff member read The Polar Express.

The Tiny Toppers would like to send a HUGE thank you to the CHS staff and student volunteers as well as the transportation and food service departments for making this special event a success!