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,

It was a tremendously spirited week at Chardon High School, capped off with a fun display of costumes on Friday as we headed into the Halloween weekend! This morning, that school spirit turned into proud support as we sent our Girls Cross Country team off with a rousing drumline performance. They are heading to compete in the highly anticipated Cross Country State Finals this weekend.

Thank you to Ms. Durk and the Student Council for organizing an excellent spirit week. Their efforts ensured the halls were filled with excitement, coordinating activities like pumpkin grams and facilitating lively games in the gym for students during their opposing lunch periods.

We also enjoyed hosting our youngest future Hilltoppers! Our CHS students welcomed the preschoolers and staff from CELC as they trick-or-treated the hallways, passing out candy to the little ones.

I hope everyone in the CHS community has a safe and fun Halloween!

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

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]

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