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,

I have always been impressed with the response of Chardon students. Lately, however, we have seen an increase in administrative conferences regarding multiple cell phone violations. This is a significant change from the beginning of the year, and we need to correct this trend.

The rule is simple: from 7:45 AM to 2:40 PM, all cell phones must be off and put away. We have been providing verbal reminders and asking students to power down their devices when we see them being used. Beginning next week, this grace period will end, and office-based consequences will be issued for any violation.

Being prepared for daily tasks is an important life skill. We are seeing an increase in students seeking loaner Chromebooks or coming to school with an uncharged device. A few reminders of our Chromebook guidelines are listed below:

• Bring your Chromebook and charger to school every day.

• Charge your Chromebook at home each night.

Chromebook Guidelines:

• Repairs: Students turning in Chromebooks must wipe them down inside and out (especially the screen & keyboard).

• Charging: Chromebooks may be charged in the charging cart.

  • Loaners are only given if the Chromebook is in for repair.

  • Exceptions apply for testing situations.

• Chargers: We do not loan Chromebook chargers.

  • Lost chargers can be purchased from Mrs. Koehler for $20 (paid upfront or added to school fees).

  • Broken/non-working chargers can be exchanged at no cost.

• Loaners:

  • If a student forgets their loaner Chromebook, they should first try to have a parent bring it in.

  • If that’s not possible, we may issue a loaner (depending on availability).

Incident Form:

• Please include specific details of the problem or what is broken.

• Use your first and last name exactly as it appears in Infinite Campus.

• Ensure all writing is clear and legible.

Important Reminders

To help with traffic flow and safety, please be aware of the following reminders:

• All Athletes/After School Programs: When you return to school for after-school practice/meetings, do not park in the spots directly around the building. You must park in the student lot to avoid causing additional congestion during a high-traffic time.

• Parking Passes: All cars parked in the student lot must have a 2025-26 parking pass displayed in the window.

• Parking Boundaries: All cars must be parked inside the yellow parking pillars. The first two rows of the student lot are reserved for Senior Mentors and parking passes in this are must be between the numbers 1-40.

• Parking Enforcement: Moving forward, student-specific "tickets/citations" will be issued for illegally parked cars or vehicles without a pass displayed.

Enjoy your weekend!

Mr. Tomco

Attention future engineers, geologists, nurses, doctors, computer programmers, code breakers, builders, environmental conservationists, and lovers of STEM programs!

Chardon Science Olympiad is recruiting new students for our teams!

Our Information and Sign-Up Night is this coming WEDNESDAY, SEPT 17, at 6:00pm in the CMS cafeteria and LGIR. Come see what we are all about! If you are interested but unable to attend, please reach out to Emily Tusick, Division C Head Coach, at emily.tusick@chardonschools.org or Michelle Monkiewicz, CSO Administrator and Division B Head Coach, at michelle.monkiewicz@chardonschools.org, 716-598-3360.

Get ready to celebrate in true carnival style—this year’s Homecoming theme is A Night in Rio! Expect vibrant colors, lively music, and a night to remember.

Date: September 27, 2025
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $30 — available starting September 18th

Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for a dazzling night under the Rio lights!

We are excited to announce the 2025 Homecoming Court, as elected by their senior classmates. Congratulations to all of our students!

Homecoming is just two weeks away, and our Student Council members and their advisor, Ms. Sarah Durk, are working hard to make this a memorable experience for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!

I am the mother of one of the Cleveland Heights girls' soccer player. On Thursday, August 28th we played Chardon at home at Denison Park in Cleveland Heights. Unfortunately, my daughter tore her ACL and meniscus and fractured her femur and tibia. She is absolutely devastated as this is her senior year. She received a card and gift card in the mail from your girls' soccer team and I just wanted to email you both to let you know how much that meant to her. Sending a card and gift to a total stranger on an opposing team, shows such amazing sportsmanship and kindness. I was truly blown away at the messages that the girls and coaches wrote. I just wanted to personally acknowledge this and let you know how amazing your girls are for caring.

We’re excited to announce the grand opening of the Chardon High School Coffee Café on Wednesday, September 17! The café will be open each morning 7:20-9:20 AM in the cafeteria for students to purchase coffee and other drinks before starting their day.

Students can make purchases using funds loaded onto their school account (the same system used in the cafeteria).

We look forward to providing students with a warm, welcoming space to start their mornings and can’t wait to see you at Chardon's Coffee Café!

The Lake Educational Assistance Foundation (LEAF) is a non-profit that partners with our high school, providing career, education, and financial aid advisory services to help students and families plan for the next step after graduation. LEAF's services are free to students and families. Over the course of the school year, our LEAF Advisor, Ms. Christine Jankowski, will meet with each Senior to assist with college/career/financial aid services.

Ms. Jankowski is available for individual appointments on Fridays, typically from 8:00am-1:30 pm. Sign-up for an individual appointment in the guidance area or email cjankowski@leaf-ohio.org to schedule a time. Virtual appointments are also available through our Resource Center.

The links below provide schedules and information on important topics related to helping students plan for their future through career, education, and financial aid services.

We still have open chairs positions to fill. Visit our website to learn more: https://sites.google.com/view/chardonafterprom/open-2025-26-positions

Volunteers Needed for Football Concessions - including tonight's home opener. Please consider signing up to help keep our stands operating smoothly and to keep the lines short. Funds raised through concession sales benefit CHS students & staff. Your support is greatly appreciated

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ABA728A0F49-57856041-football#/

Have questions? Contact Michelle Fisher at 216-401-8943 or chardonafterprom@gmail.com.

CLASS REMIND

We ask that all students and parents join their (their student's) graduation cohort's Remind class for helpful announcements from the school counselors.

How to join:

1. Text (see grade level code below) to 81010 (ex. @chs-26)

2. Download the free Remind app and enter the assigned code below (ex. @chs-28)

12th grade - @chs-26

11th grade - @chs-27

10th grade - @chs-28

9th grade - @chs-29

8th grade - @chs-30

CLASS DROP DEADLINES

6 weeks for full-year classes - September 24th

* Any class drops after these dates will result in the student receiving an F for the course. Not applicable for "level changes" (ex. Regular-->Honors)

KENT STATE COLLEGE FAIR

Chardon HS will be taking a bus of students to attend the Northeast Ohio College and Career Fair at Kent State University on Wednesday, Oct 1st, 2025. Representatives from approximately 100 colleges and universities are expected to attend.

In addition to the College Fair, students will have the opportunity to tour the Kent State Campus and eat lunch on Campus. This event is FREE and open to 11th and 12th grade students. Sign up today. Seats are limited to the first 45 students and priority given to 12th grade. Sign up today!

LAKE COUNTY COLLEGE FAIR

Lakeland Community College along with Lake Erie College are hosting a Lake County Fall College Fair.

This is the area's only fall college fair that is free and open to the public!

Please encourage your students to attend and get a jump start on their college options. Currently there are 55 colleges that will be in attendance to answer questions.

This event is Sunday, October 5 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and will be held at Lakeland Community College in the Athletic & Fitness Center.

The 2024-25 yearbooks were distributed on Thursday, September 11! If you didn't pick up your book, they will be delivered to classrooms in the upcoming days or you can see Mrs. Erwin in the band room. Order your 2025-26 book 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.

Note: Digital submissions are strongly preferred and recommended in order to preserve the quality of your photo.

Chardon Football Players and Cheerleaders are raising money to purchase cookie decorating kits from D is For Delicious. They will be donating the boxes for art therapy sessions at the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital.

SCAN THE QR CODE TO PURCHASE YOUR COOKIES! Each box is $28.

We are hoping to make another 150 boxes this year. We are baking the cookies and assembling the boxes on September 28, 2025.

Can you help us meet our goal?

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.

September 17/18: Reading MAP (8th Grade)

September 24/25: Math MAP (8th Grade)

September 26: Homecoming Assembly/Parade

September 27: Homecoming Dance

May 09: Junior/Senior Prom