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,

This week's update features a major focus on academic planning. As we prepare for the year ahead, I want to reiterate the importance of sitting down to have a scheduling conversation with your student, or encouraging them to meet with their grade-level guidance counselor to discuss their options.

To help guide these academic decisions, we will be administering the PSAT and ACT to all students in grades 8, 10, and 11 in just a few weeks. Additionally, our 8th graders will soon be learning about the career and technical learning opportunities available through the Auburn Career Center.

We recognize that every student’s path is unique. Our ultimate goal is that every Chardon graduate leaves us prepared to fulfill one of the "Four E's": Employment, Entrepreneurship, Enlistment, or Education. While a student's interests and career goals will naturally change over time, the exploration begins the moment they enter the doors of Chardon High School.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULING REMINDERS

SCHEDULING IS OPEN for students and will end on February 27th.

Students should input their course requests for next year in their Academic Planner as soon as possible and no later than February 27th. School Counselors will be working to meet with each student throughout the scheduling season, but students are always welcome to complete their Counselor Request Form HERE if they would like to request an earlier meeting.

Feb 27th: Student course selection access closes in Infinite Campus

Teachers are finalizing their course recommendations for students this week, and scheduling will open for students beginning next week and will end of February 27th. Students should input their course requests for next year in their Academic Planner no later than February 27th. School Counselors will be working to meet with each student throughout the scheduling season, but students are always welcome to complete their Counselor Request Form HERE if they would like to request an earlier meeting.

Scheduling Presentation Links:

Class of 2027 Scheduling Presentation Video Link

Class of 2028 Scheduling Presentation Video Link

Class of 2029 Scheduling Presentation Video Link

Class of 2030 Scheduling Presentation Video Link

Infinite Campus Tutorials:

How to Access Academic Plan Progress Report Tutorial

How to Request Courses in Infinite Campus

The school counselors also hosted our annual CCP (College Credit Plus) Information Night on Thursday. The relevant links are 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. Families that were in attendance at the meeting have already completed their intent form. 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

PSAT/ACT DAY, MARCH 12

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:

• PSAT 8 (Grade 8): This assessment establishes an early baseline for college and career readiness. It helps identify a student's academic strengths, which is incredibly valuable when scheduling high school courses and determining readiness for honors or advanced classes.

• ACT (Grades 10 & 11): The ACT is a critical component of the college admissions process and is frequently used to determine scholarship eligibility. Taking it during the school day provides a comfortable, familiar testing environment. For 10th graders, it serves as excellent practice, and for 11th graders, it provides official scores they can use for college applications and to guide their senior year scheduling.

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. More details regarding these assignments will follow soon.

Enjoy the extended weekend.

Mr. Tomco

We are working to fill open chair positions for next year including the president of the CHS After Prom & PTO organization. Open positions are detailed on our website. Contact Michelle Fisher at 216-401-8943 or chardonafterprom@gmail.com for more information.

Bend and snap your way to the theater!

Chardon High School is thrilled to present Legally Blonde: The Musical, a high-energy, feel-good production based on the hit movie you know and love.

Follow Elle Woods as she proves that kindness, confidence, and a little pink can change the world. Packed with catchy songs, dynamic choreography, and an inspiring message about believing in yourself, Legally Blonde: The Musical is fun for the whole family.

Performance Dates: February 26th- March 1st

Show Times: Thursday-Saturday 7:00 pm; Sunday 2:00 pm

Location: 111 Goodrich Ct, Chardon, OH 44024

Tickets: Adults $15

Students/ Seniors $10

Tickets

For questions, contact Mrs. Downs at melissa.downs@chardonschools.org.

Parental Guidance Advised.

Ski Opportunity at Holiday Valley:

* Saturday, March 7, 2026

The trip is open to all students at the high school (grades 8-12). Pricing and registration forms have been updated and can be found by clicking the link above (SKI CLUB REGISTRATION FORMS). If you have any questions, please email Alison Fisher at alison.fisher@chardonschools.org or contact her at 285-4057 (x 1718).

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!

EXPERIENCE LAKELAND DAY

This is a reminder that Lakeland Community College will be hosting Experience Lakeland Day on Friday, February 27, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. We invite students and their families to join us for an engaging morning focused on college exploration, program information, and opportunities to connect with Lakeland faculty and staff.

Additional event details and registration information are included in the attached flyer. We encourage you to remind students to pre-register to reserve their spot and make the most of this opportunity. Pre-registration helps streamline check-in and provides priority consideration for scholarship review.

In addition to displaying the attached flyer, we would appreciate your help sharing this information through daily announcements, parent newsletters, and social media.

Students are encouraged to “Create Your Own Lakeland Experience Day” by selecting the options that best meet their interests:

9:00 - noon | Information Fair

9:00 - noon | Admissions and Application Station

9:15 - 9:40 a.m. | Aquarium (Coral Reef) or Greenhouse Tour

9:45 - 10:15 a.m. | Overview of Lakeland Session (30 Min.)

10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | How to Pay for College Session (30 Min.)

11:00 a.m. - noon | Program-Based Breakout Sessions and/or Department Tours

If you have questions regarding Experience Lakeland Day, please contact Leslie Mohr, Senior Admissions Coordinator, at lmohr@lakelandcc.edu or at 440.525.7422.

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 03: Band Concert

March 04: Choir Concert

March 05: National Honors Society Induction Ceremony

March 06: End of the 3rd Quarter

March 12: ACT/PSAT Testing

March 30: Spring Break