ON THE HILL

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

CHS Community,

Today officially marks the end of the 3rd grading period! With today's mild 63°F temperatures and mostly cloudy skies hinting that spring is just around the corner, I hope today's weather is an accurate forecast of how the 4th quarter will go—smooth, steady, and pointing toward a great finish to the year.

Additionally, as we move into our spring testing season, please review the PSAT/ACT expectations posted below. We will be administering these assessments in the coming weeks, and reviewing these guidelines at home will help ensure our students are fully prepared and set up for success.

END OF COURSE (EOC)/OHIO STATE TEST (OST) TESTING

As we head into spring, we want to ensure you have the upcoming April 2026 Ohio State Test (OST) and End of Course (EOC) exam schedule for your students. Please review the dates below so your student can be prepared and well-rested for their specific testing days.

Here is the testing breakdown by subject:

English Language Arts (ELA 8 & ELA II)

• Part I: Tuesday, April 14 (EVEN)

• Part II: Thursday, April 16 (ODD)

Math (Math 8, Algebra I & Geometry)

• Parts I & II: Thursday, April 23

Science (Science 8 & Biology)

• Parts I & II: Tuesday, April 28

Social Studies (American History & American Government)

• Parts I & II: Thursday, April 30

Please note that the school will operate on a modified "Testing Schedule" on each of these dates. The decision was made to have a "block" schedule those days, consisting of four 51-minute periods instead of eight 23-minute periods.

Enjoy the weekend.

Mr. Tomco

On Thursday, March 12, we will be administering the PSAT to all 8th-grade students and the ACT to all 10th- and 11th-grade students. We are excited to provide these assessments completely free of charge to our families.

Providing these tests during the school day ensures equitable access for all our students and offers several significant benefits as they plan for their futures.

Testing Assignments by Grade Level

• 8th Grade: PSAT

• 10th & 11th Grade: ACT

• 9th & 12th Grade: Alternative assignment to complete during this day. (This assignment will be due by the end of the day on Monday, March 16.

Morning Logistics

• Start Time: Testing students must be in their rooms and test-ready by 7:45 AM. Doors will open at 7:20 AM. Students only need to bring pencils, water, a light snack and a calculator. NO OUTSIDE (Starbucks/DD) will be permitted in the testing classrooms.

• Transportation: Buses will run their normal morning routes, and breakfast will be available for purchase prior to testing.

What Does "Test-Ready" Mean? Students must arrive with a fully charged DISTRICT ISSUED Chromebook. If your student does not have a charger, they can get a replacement in the front office by seeing Mrs. Koehler. Please note that a replacement fee will be placed on your student's account.

Dismissal Times: Students will be dismissed for the school day immediately upon completion of their exams. PM bus transportation will run as normally scheduled, and students who are not dismissed early, will remain in the cafeteria until dismissal, 2:40 PM.

• 10:45 AM: 8th graders taking the PSAT can be picked up.

• 11:30 AM: 10th and 11th graders taking the ACT will be done.

*** If your student receives extended time as an accommodation, their release time will be later in the day. Please coordinate to have your student contact you when they have finished.

Attendance Expectations for March 12: Because of the importance of these assessments, all students in grades 8, 10, and 11 are expected to be in attendance on this day. If your child is ill or unable to attend school on March 12, please follow our standard attendance procedures and call the main office to report their absence.

Students in Grades 9 and 12: Students in grades 9 and 12 will not be testing on this day. Instead, they will be asked to complete an alternative assignment that will be posted in their respective grade-level Google Classrooms. These students do not need to report to school on March 12.

Our next CHS After Prom & PTO meeting is March 10 at 7:00pm in the high school cafeteria. Main topic of discussion will be our May 9 Jr/Sr After Prom event!

Parents of Juniors & Seniors: We still have After Prom Planning Committee slots to fill! Please consider signing up so we can make After Prom 2026 a special event for our students.

Looking ahead to next year - Open CHS After Prom & PTO positions are listed on our website. Contact Michelle Fisher at chardonafterprom@gmail.com or 216-401-8943 to learn more!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Julie Kolcum and Tina Miozzi for overseeing basketball concessions this season, and many thanks to all the parents & NHS students who volunteered their time during the games!

If you are looking for ways to keep your student engaged and building their resume this summer, LEAF has released their updated 2026 guide to Summer Opportunities for High Schoolers. This is an excellent resource for students across all high school grade levels to explore potential careers, gain hands-on experience, and even get a taste of college life.

Click the button below to view the guide.

Course Registration for 26-27 is now completed. Please take the time to review your child's course requests within their Infinite Campus accounts.

Lakeland will be at Chardon HS on Thursday, March 26th from 8:00-2:00 to assist students with course registration. Any student planning on taking a CCP course next year should plan to meet with Lakeland on that day to complete their registration.

In order for that to happen, Students must have completed the application process and been accepted to Lakeland PRIOR to March 26th.

This includes the Intent Form, Application, Transcript request, Permission Form, Placement Test (if applicable), Acceptance, and online Orientation.

DO NOT DELAY on this process!! Complete the application now and request your transcripts ASAP. Additional information that was previously shared is below.

ALL students interested in taking CCP courses (including current CCP students) are 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 begin their application process now! The Lakeland CCP application can be located HERE.

CCP Presentation Video

CCP Information Slides

CCP Intent Form

8th GRADE AUBURN FIELD TRIP

We are excited to announce a special field trip opportunity for our 8th-grade students to visit the Auburn Career Center (ACC)! This trip will provide an introductory exploration of various career and technical programs offered at ACC, helping students consider their future academic and career paths.

Date: March 10th

Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Auburn Career Center

Program Exploration

Students will have the opportunity to explore an introductory overview of approximately 17 different programs across various career fields, designed to spark interest and provide insight into potential future studies.

Programs include, but are not limited to:

• Welding

• Auto Mechanics

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Culinary Arts

• Cosmetology

• …and many more!

Action Required: Permission Slip

o ensure your student can participate, a signed permission slip is required. Please complete the form available at the following link by the due date:

Permission Slip Due Date: March 3rd

Please contact Dawn Tupaz with any questions regarding the field trip or the permission slip process. We look forward to a rewarding and informative trip!

We are excited to share an outstanding opportunity for students this February and March through Workforce Ready: Welding & Manufacturing at Auburn Career Center (ACC). These courses are completely FREE for students, who also receive priority access to enrollment. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience, earn graduation points, and explore high-demand career pathways at no cost to families.

Workforce Ready: Welding (MIG/GMAW)

ACC will offer two sessions of Workforce Ready: Welding, focused on GMAW (MIG) welding—one of the most widely used welding processes in modern manufacturing, construction, and fabrication industries. Students will receive hands-on instruction using professional-grade equipment while learning industry-aligned skills.

Session Dates & Times:

• Session #2: March 9 – March 26
  (Monday–Thursday, 3:00–5:00 PM)

Click the button below for more information.

March 06: End of the 3rd Quarter

March 12: ACT/PSAT Testing

March 30: Spring Break