Principal: Christina Sherwood EMAIL

Asst. Principal: Anthony Forfia EMAIL

Secretary: Diana Norris EMAIL

Nurse: Jen Trittschuh, RN EMAIL

MAIN OFFICE/ATTENDANCE: 440-285-4062

Website: www.chardonschools.org

Address: 424 North St.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Hilltopper Families:

We want to thank everyone who has taken the time to send kind notes of appreciation to the staff. These may seem like little things, but they really do brighten the day of the recipients. We are so grateful for the support the kids get at home as they continue to grow and learn. We are always available to you should you require additional support or have concerns; just give us a call or drop us an email. Our strong partnership is what makes this community such a great place to raise a family!

Have a beautiful weekend!

Mrs. Sherwood & Mr. Forfia

IMPORTANT DATES!

Please note the following important dates:

September 22nd: 7th grade AHLI field trip

September 23rd: 6th grade AHLI meeting/ 2:45-4:15 PM

September 25th: 6th grade AHLI field trip

October 6-8th: Book Fair (Media Center)

October 7th: PTO Meeting/ 4:30-5:30/LGIR

Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 PM

Kind Kids Meeting/2:45-3:40 PM/ Media Center

October 9th: NEOEA Day/No School

October 21st: School picture retake day (ALL SCHOOL)

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

HB 96 requires that we track student attendance, regardless of absence reason, and once a student reaches the 5% thresh hold, the school must begin interventions.

Picture retake day for the whole school is Wednesday, October 21st!

KINDNESS CLUB RETURNS!

Kindness Club

Advisors: Caitlyn Kozelj and Carly Snow

Contact: Caitlyn.Kozelj@chardonschools.org, carly.snow@chardonschools.org

Grade Level: 4-7

Fee: None

Kindness club is open to all grade levels. We will meet once a month on Wednesdays after school in the CMS media center from 2:45-3:40pm

Kindness club is a student-led initiative to spread positivity throughout the school. We will be participating in group kindness activities along with planning and implementing special projects throughout the school year to promote kindness among students and staff, as well as possible community kindness projects.

There will be two groups this year, each with a maximum of 14 students, each group will meet one Wednesday per month. Members will need to select one group to register to be part of. See registration links below.

Please fill out the following information to register by Friday October 2, 2026.

The first meeting for group 1, Kind Kids: will be on Wednesday- October 7th.

The first meeting for group 2, Care Crew: will be on Wednesday- October 21st.

The Kindness Club will meet on the following dates:

Group 1: Kind Kids Registration link: click here for the google form

October 7, 2026

November 4, 2026

December 9, 2026

January 6, 2027

February 3, 2027

March 3, 2027

Final meeting:

April 7, 2027

Group 2: Care Crew Registration link: click here for the google form

October 21, 2026

November 11, 2026

December 16, 2026

January 20, 2027

February 17, 2027

March 17, 2027

Final meeting:

April 28, 2027

FROM THE COUNSELORS

Start with Hello Week!

Help us kick off our first official spirit week starting on Monday!

4TH & 5TH GRADE MOVIE NIGHT HOSTED BY STUDENT COUNCIL

KICK IT TO CANCER EVENT

Join Us for Chardon Soccer’s "Kick It To Cancer" Event!

Chardon High School’s Boys and Girls Soccer teams are hosting their Kick It To Cancer double-header against Madison on Saturday, September 26, at Chardon Memorial Stadium (Boys at 2:00 PM, Girls at 4:00 PM).

Come out to support our teams and raise funds for local families who have battled cancer! The event features T-shirt sales, basket raffles, a scoreboard tribute, and special pre-game honors.

Nominate a Community Member: We want to honor members of our Chardon community who have battled cancer. If you would like to nominate a loved one or community member to be recognized, please fill out the Nomination Form.

YEARBOOK INFORMATION

Say Cheese! It’s Yearbook Time!

Parents, it’s time to preserve the memories of the 26-27 school year! CMS yearbooks are now available to order through Infinite Campus. Don’t miss your chance to give your student a keepsake filled with the people, smiles, events, and moments that made this year special!

To order a yearbook, log in to Infinite Campus. On the left-hand side of the screen, click “fees.” Then click on the “manage accounts” folder (this is the tab next to the shopping cart). From there, click “optional payments.” You can add “CMS Yearbook” to your cart and pay the fee. Please contact the main office with questions about this ordering process!

And for our creative students…we have an opportunity for YOU!

6th and 7th graders may apply to become part of the CMS Yearbook Staff! Students interested in joining the team can pick up an application in the cafeteria and submit the completed application to Mrs. Ceraolo’s mailbox by Friday, September 25.

Order it. Capture it. Remember it.
Let’s make this a year to remember!

FROM THE PTO

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook! CMS Hilltoppers PTO

Book fair volunteers needed! The fall book fair is scheduled for October 6th, 7th (parent teacher conferences), and 8th. Anyone interested in volunteering for this should contact Amanda Moore at 440-321-5692. (Text preferred)

Parent Teacher Conference Meals Sign Up

Please consider signing up to help with parent-teacher conference meals.

Parent teacher conference meals

Conference Meal Monetary Donation

Mums Pick Up Information

Pick up your mums on Saturday, September 26th from 8-11AM in the CHS Student Lot.

Help with Mum Delivery Day!

Baseball Day Help Needed!

Please sign up to help on 7th grade's annual Baseball Day September 25th!

Baseball Day Help

Baseball Day Monetary Donations

Sign Up to HELP with the Book Fair!

Use the following link to help with this year's book fair October 6-8th. PTO is also looking for someone to take over the book fair beginning next year since Ms. Moore will not be running it after this year. You can text her directly at 440-321-5692.

Book Fair Sign Up

Spirit Wear Sale

Your quick link to all things Chardon Spirit!

FROM THE NURSE

Hello parents,

We have had 5 strep cases ( those that have been called in as strep for the office to tell me about ) scattered across grades mostly in 4th, 1 hand, foot, and mouth in 4th grade, and 1 lice case in 4th grade.

The Hearing test for 5th grade will be done on 9/29/26. I will do students new to the district after that. If you do not want your child tested please call me or email me.

Jennifer Trittschuh RN BSN LSN

IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Attendance Line 440-285-4062 (before 9:00 am):

Sick/Not Feeling well
Dentist/Doctor Appointment
Early Dismissal (please give us at least 2 hours notice)
Other

Report absences:

Please leave a message on the attendance line (before 9:00) or speak to one of the secretaries.
Notes - student should bring to the office
Please do not leave a message on a secretary's personal voicemail (she may be absent).
If you inform the teacher please also contact the school office.

Change in Dismissal:

If you need to change how your child is getting home, please call the office as soon as you know so we can get the message to your child.

Tardy - students must be in their classroom by 7:35 am or they will be considered tardy.

CLSD PARENT STUDENT HANDBOOK

Please click the banner below to review the updated and recently Board of Education-approved Chardon Middle School Addendum to the CLSD Parent-Student Handbook. This handbook is published annually to help ensure a safe and productive learning environment for students, staff, parents, and visitors. It outlines students' rights, responsibilities, and the consequences for misbehavior. Included in the district handbook is an addendum specific to Chardon High School. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school administration.

CMS Addendum to CLSD Handbook

CELL PHONES/SMART WATCHES/GIZMOS/PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Cell Phones/Smart Watches/Gizmos/Personal Communication Devices

A reminder that students will be prohibited from using cell phones or other devices during the instructional day. This policy prohibits the use of these devices by students during any period of time in which a student is expected to be in attendance. This applies to formal instruction time as well as other supervised activities such as recess, meal periods, field trips and the transition between classes.

Students may not have their phones on them at any point in the school day.

This policy is in alignment with state law and Ohio Department of Workforce and Education guidelines prohibiting the use of such devices by students during the instructional day.

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