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,

Congratulations to the both the boys and girls cross country teams for qualifying for regional team race last weekend. The girls placed 3rd and the boys 8th. Regionals will take place this weekend, October 25, at Boardman High School. The girls race will start at 1:30 PM followed by the boys race at 2:15 PM. The girls team was coming off an impressive showing by WINNING the Western Reserve Conference meet. Good luck to our runners this weekend.

DID YOU KNOW....

CHS has 3 awesome organizations for parents and community members to help support our students and get involved at school. The success of so many of our school extra-curricular activities depends on active volunteer groups! Please get involved!

Chardon Athletic Boosters supports all 50+ sports teams at both CHS and CMS. They partner with sports teams to provide uniforms on a rotating schedule (last year: CHS football, CHS Boys Lacrosse, CMS Boys and Girls Basketball & CHS Girls Basketball. This year: CHS Gymnastics, CHS Boys Basketball, CMS Football & CHS Girls Tennis so far!); sponsor the athletic department website/app and other tech that coaches have access to; coordinate and sponsor banners for all of our senior athletes; offer scholarships and more! The Boosters generally meet on the first Monday of each month at CHS. Reach out to chardonboosters@gmail.com or join us for our next meeting on November 3rd.

CHS After Prom & PTO raises money through football, soccer, & basketball concessions to fund our annual Junior/Senior After Prom event, Staff Appreciation Week, scholarships for graduating seniors, and other school-based initiatives benefiting CHS students and staff. Volunteers are needed throughout the school year for concessions help and planning/staffing our After Prom event. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Email chardonafterprom@gmail.com if you'd like to get involved.

Chardon Crescendo Club supports all music programs for grades K-12, vocal and instrumental. They provide new equipment, instruments, and cover repairs for our music program; provide funding for students to attend events such as honors bands and choirs; provide enrichment through assemblies, field trips and workshops; and also offer scholarship opportunities for our musicians. Right now the Crescendo Club is helping the Marching Band with fundraisers for their trip to march in the Magic Kingdom Parade at Disney World over spring break. The Crescendo Club meets at 5:30 on the first Tuesday of each month in the CHS library. You can learn more by reaching out to chardoncrescendo@gmail.com.

NO HOMEWORK WEEKEND, OCTOBER 31

We strongly encourage all students to unplug from academics the weekend of 10/31. This is a designated time to step away from schoolwork, relax, recharge, and enjoy quality time with family and friends.

Please help us reinforce this policy by ensuring your student refrains from working on any formal assignments or projects. The goal is to promote a healthy balance between school life and personal well-being.

2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

We are pleased to announce that the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026 has been scheduled.

Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 PM @ Parkside Church

SCHEDULING OF STUDENT-ATHLETES

We understand the importance of avoiding conflicts with post-season athletics. I have worked closely with Mr. Doug Higham, our Athletic Director (AD), to select the best date during that week.

Due to the recent division changes in track (Chardon moving from Division 1 to Division 2) and the addition of two new divisions, we currently do not have a concrete date for the District Track Meet.

To secure the venue, we had to reserve the space based on our best estimate that Tuesday, May 19, will be conducive for all students and programs.

Enjoy your weekend!

Mr. Tomco

We need a few more volunteers in the concession stand tonight for the varsity football game against Kenston. Here is the link to sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ABA728A0F49-57856041-football#/. Your help is greatly appreciated! All proceeds from concession sales benefit CHS students and staff!

Spirit Week Prizes

Show your spirit each day for a chance to win one of two prizes! Spirit tickets will be distributed during all lunch periods.

**All students planning to wear a costume on Friday, October 31st, must adhere to the following clear rules:

1. NO Full Face Makeup or Masks: For safety and identification purposes, masks and full face paint/makeup that completely obscures a student's face are strictly prohibited. Simple, tasteful accent makeup is permissible, but not full concealment.

2. Disruption Policy: If a costume is deemed disruptive to the educational environment—including, but not limited to, being overly bulky, noisy, or distracting—the student will be asked to remove the costume immediately and change into regular clothing before being allowed to return to class.

3. All School Dress Code Rules Apply: The costume must fully comply with all standard school dress code regulations. This includes rules regarding modesty, appropriate coverage, and acceptable slogans/graphics.

Pumpkin Grams

Student Council will be selling Pumpkin Grams for $1 each throughout the week! These grams will be delivered to recipients on Friday, October 31st.

• Sales Dates: Monday, October 27th – Thursday, October 30th

• Location: During lunch periods.

Halloween Lunch Games & Activities

On Friday, October 31st, we will host fun games and activities during all lunch periods in the upper gym area.

Launched in 1981, Great Lakes Theater’s in-school residency program is now one of the most

successful artist-in-residence programs in the country. Each year, over 16,000 students in over

100 schools experience the pleasure, power, and relevance of classic literature brought to life in

their own classrooms. This week, they visited sophomore English classes to enhance the study of Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, as well as Theater Arts and AP Seminar classes to enrich performance, public speaking, and team-building skills.

“I always have a lot of fun when the actors come and visit us. It’s something very out of my comfort zone, but the actors make it enjoyable and less awkward. The class also just adds that much more enjoyment. We really got into it, and nobody acted embarrassed or “too cool.” I love how the actors really take the time to make sure we understand what we are saying and acting out. It brings a new perspective to what we’ve already gone over in class. Plus, seeing it and doing it are completely different from just reading it. Also, I thought it was really nice that we honored the real-life people who passed. It added an extra way to view it. It’s so hard to believe that this actually happened and that it’s not just a story. Overall, the actors were amazing and did a great job.” - CHS Sophomore

Thank you again to everyone who attended the meeting last week and who continues to support our students.

As discussed, we're announcing the upcoming departure of Michelle Fisher from her role as PTO and After Prom Chair. We cannot thank Michelle enough for her outstanding leadership over the past few years, which included skillfully managing our concessions, coordinating meetings, and ensuring the success of the After Prom event.

After Prom event is a truly FANTASTIC and memorable experience for our Juniors and Seniors.

The success of these programs relies entirely on having a dedicated volunteer at the helm. We are now actively seeking a new PTO/After Prom Chair to lead our organization NEXT YEAR (2026-27) and continue the tradition of providing a safe, memorable, and high-quality post-Prom celebration.

If you are interested in learning more about this vital leadership opportunity, please contact Mr. Tomco directly at adam.tomco@chardonschools.org to discuss the position details.

We want to emphasize the importance of our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences in strengthening the vital connection between home and school.

• Conferences are by appointment only.

• Parents must use the provided scheduling link to book their time.

CONFERENCE NIGHT

November 5

February 12

Get ready for an evening of laughter and fun as our Drama Program proudly presents Play ON! — a hilarious story about a theatre troupe doing their best to put on a show... even when everything that can go wrong does!

Join us this November for a night filled with comedy, surprises, and unforgettable performances. You won’t want to miss this behind-the-scenes chaos brought to life on stage!

Come support our talented cast and crew and enjoy a fantastic night of entertainment!

**Tickets on sale now!**

Click here to purchase tickets on the Chardon Schools Box Office page.

**Ticket Prices**

-Adults: $12.00

-Students/Seniors: $7.00

**Performance Dates and Times:**

-Thursday, November 6th- 7:00 PM

-Saturday, November 8th- 7:00 PM

-Sunday, November 9th- 2:00 PM

Chardon High School will be hosting a college panel for parents called Beyond the Transcript featuring representatives from The Ohio State University, Miami University and Kent State University

The panel will focus on how families can help students — especially those in grades 9–11 — prepare for success after high school. In addition to admissions and scholarships, panelists will discuss important skills such as organization, time management, stress management, and independence.

Parents are invited to submit questions in advance for the panel to address.
[Click here to share your questions]

SOURCES OF STRENGTH PEER LEADER TRAINING

This past Wednesday, 35 out-standing students in grades 8-12 participated in the Sources of Strength Peer Leader Training with trainers from the ESC, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Patterson, and Mrs. Tupaz. Their energy and willingness to serve as positive leaders and agents of change throughout CHS is inspiring. We are excited to see them in action throughout the school year!

If any student is interested in participating in Sources of Strength, please reach out to Mrs. Patterson.

NEW COURSE - BUSINESS

Chardon HS will be offering a new CCP Business Law course in house during Semester 2 this Spring taught by Mrs. Coleman Walsh. If this is a course that you are interested in, stop down to see your counselor to discuss how this may fit within your schedule.

BUSM 2100 - Business Law 1

Lakeland Community College, CCP

Description

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of important business law concepts. Content areas include the legal environment and judicial system, the nature and sources of law, administrative law, legal procedures, business torts, property in the business environment, criminal law, employment relationship and equal employment, business ethics and social responsibility in the global environment, contract law, agency, partnerships and corporations, sole proprietorships and franchises, and securities regulation. The course emphasizes practical application of the law where appropriate. (3 contact hours) (TAG, CTAG) [Catalog Entry]

This course has no prerequisites.

2025-2026 YEARBOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER!

Our CHS Yearbook Staff has been hard at work on the 2025-26 CHS Yearbooks! So far, they have covered all fall sports & cheer grades 8-12, marching band, choir, the fall play, 8th grade mentoring, homecoming, and more! They will be covering all sports, clubs, and activities as the year progresses, including prom and graduation.

Order your 25-26 yearbook here: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A06316400

SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOS:

Senior Photo Submission Deadline for the 2025-26 yearbook is Friday, April 10, 2026. Requirements for your senior picture:

• Pictures may be taken by a professional photographer of your choice.

• Your picture must be a head-and-shoulder shot. If your picture does not meet this requirement, we reserve the right to crop your picture accordingly.

• It is recommended/preferred that the picture has a simple background. The picture can be taken indoors or outdoors.

• If submitted in color, your picture will be printed in color.

• There should be no props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head. No hats allowed.

Options for submitting your senior picture:

• Email your picture to melissa.erwin@chardonschools.org (please do not reduce the quality of photos you send - send at least 300 dpi).

• Send your picture to the high school on a CD as a .jpeg file.

• Last resort option: Submit a wallet-sized hard copy photo to the high school office.

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.

October 31: NO HW WEEKEND

November 05: Parent-Teacher Conferences, Beyond the Transcript

November 06: Fall Play, "Play On"

November 08: Fall Play, "Play On"

November 09: Fall Play, "Play On"

November 26: No School

November 27-30: Thanksgiving Break