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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 2026 Prom Court nominees posted above!

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

Next week, our students will be taking the Ohio State Tests (OST) for English Language Arts. Please note the following groups participating in this round of testing:

• All 8th-grade students will take the ELA 8 assessment.

• All students enrolled in ELA II will be administered the ELA II assessment.

We have incredibly high expectations for our students and know they are ready to perform their absolute best on these assessments! To help promote a positive and successful testing experience, please ensure your student comes to school prepared. A few simple things make a big difference:

• Get a good night’s rest.

• Eat a healthy breakfast in the morning.

• Bring a fully charged Chromebook.

Morning Logistics: We will follow our normal drop-off procedures in the morning. However, upon arrival, students should report directly to their assigned testing room. ELA teachers have already provided students with their specific room assignments.

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 (EVEN)

Science (Science 8 & Biology)

• Parts I & II: Tuesday, April 28 (ODD)

Social Studies (American History & American Government)

• Parts I & II: Thursday, April 30 (EVEN)

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. Stay dry.

Mr. Tomco

Tryouts for Topperette Dance/Pom Corps and Majorettes that perform with the Hilltopper Marching Band start next week! Wear comfortable, loose clothing and tennis shoes or dance shoes. Everyone who doesn't make the Dance Team will make the Pom Corps.

Tryout Clinics: April 13-15, 6PM-7:30PM at CMS - Middle School Gym

Tryouts: April 17: 4:00 PM - ? at CMS - Middle School Gym

Contact coach Sanders or Mrs. Erwin with any questions:

kaitlynsanders1027@gmail.com or

melissa.erwin@chardonschools.org

The 2026 AP Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks in May: May 4–8 and May 11–15.

AP Exam Timing

Most AP Exams are 2–3 hours long.

AP Exam Structure

The first part of the exam usually consists of multiple-choice questions.

• You will choose 1 of 4–5 answer choices for each question.
• Your total exam score on the multiple-choice section is based only on the number of questions answered correctly. You won’t receive or lose points for incorrect answers or unanswered questions.

The second part of the exam usually consists of free-response questions that require you to generate your own responses. Depending on the exam, your responses could be in the form of an essay, a solution to a problem, or a spoken response.

AP Digital Portfolio Submission Deadlines

The following subjects require work to be submitted through the AP Digital Portfolio by the deadlines listed below:

• AP Seminar and AP Research: April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET), is the deadline for students to submit performance tasks as final.

• AP Computer Science Principles: April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET), is the deadline for students to submit their Create performance task as final.

• AP Art and Design: May 8, 2026 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for students to submit their 3 portfolio components as final.

Important

You’ll need to remember your College Board student account information to access your digital AP Exam in Bluebook on exam day. Saving your password on your device won’t work.

Attention Seniors & Parents of Seniors:

In addition to posting all available scholarships on the Class of 2026 Google Classroom, we have created a live spreadsheet that compiles an ongoing list of scholarships available to the Class of 2026. Please check this regularly for the most updated scholarship information. Note - there are many scholarships available to students pursuing a trade or vocational school, which often have very few applicants. If your student plans on pursuing this route, pay special attenion to these scholarships.

CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

After meeting with the Senior Class Advisors this week, we have finalized all the dates for senior events. Please review the handbook and mark your calendars!

Acrylic painting on canvas

Liz Doerger

Grade 11

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!

Ticket sales for the Junior and Senior Prom are just around the corner. Here is what you need to know:

• Sale Dates: April 27 - 30

• Prom Tickets: $80 per person (Available Online Only)

• After-Prom Tickets: Available for ALL JUNIORS and SENIORS

Please make sure to purchase your tickets during this window so you don't miss out on a great night!

Altrusa International of Akron invites all girls from high schools throughout

Northeast Ohio and beyond to choose the prom dress of their dreams FREE at Altrusa’s 25 th

annual Princess Night Project, presented in partnership with The University of Akron. A

completely free shopping experience awaits.

This year’s Princess Night Project will be held from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday, March

28, 2026, at E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron, Ohio 44325.

Auburn Students

Attention Juniors! Any student interested in applying to Auburn for their senior year as a new student (or looking to switch programs) can now apply to one of their eleven 1 Year Academies (previously known as Senior-Only Options).

Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 15th in order to have the best chance of being placed in their first-choice program. All juniors have equal opportunities of program placement as long as they apply by this date. Applications can be found on Auburn's website HERE. Please note - Juniors should select the "1 Yr." specific options when they apply.

Please see Mrs. Patterson with any questions.

Northeast Ohio Learning Differences College Fair

Monday, April 13th

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Orange High School

32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124

The high school is the building furthest to the WEST on the Orange campus. Attendees can park in either the WEST lot by the gym or the STADIUM lot on the East side of the building. Please enter the MAIN DOORS at the front of the building by the flagpole

This is a unique opportunity for students and their families to connect with and learn about colleges that have designated support programs for students with disabilities, executive functioning needs, and more.

Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

John Carroll University

Athletic, Wellness & Event Center

1 John Carroll Blvd., University Heights, Ohio 44118

Students attending the fair are encouraged to visit StriveFair.com in advance of the event to fill out the form and get a barcode. Note: Students will need to select "Ohio" in the Event location dropdown, followed by the "Northeast Ohio Suburban College Fair at John Carroll University" in the next dropdown.

Just a quick reminder that the Leadership Geauga Youth Institute Class of 2026 application deadline is only one month away - April 30!

This two-week summer program for rising juniors and seniors is filling up fast; we already have 16 applications and can accept up to 30 students. Tuition is $300, with scholarships available.

If you haven’t shared the original email or flyer (attached) with your students or parents yet, now is a great time to do so. The application and program details are here: https://leadershipgeauga.org/programs/youth-institute/.

April 14: ELA OST/EOC Part I (8th Grade, ELA II), Jazz Band Concert

April 16: ELA OST/EOC Part II (8th Grade, ELA II)

April 23: Math OST/EOC (8th Grade, Algebra, Geometry)

April 25: Marching Band @ Maple Festival

April 28: OST/EOC Science (8th Grade, Biology) Band Spring Concert

April 30: American History, Government EOC

May 01: Free Harmony & Jazz Band Dinner Show

May 04: Spring Choir Concert

May 08: Prom Assembly

May 09: PROM