ON THE HILL

Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco EMAIL, Seniors

Asst. Principal - Mrs. Heather Rundo EMAIL, Sophomores, Juniors

Asst. Principal - Mr. Edward Yeomans EMAIL, 8th Grade, Freshman

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,

Thank you for a remarkably safe, smooth, and positive start to the school year! We have been incredibly impressed with our students' energy, smooth transitions in the hallways, and cooperation with arrival and dismissal procedures.

Important Reminder: Late Start & Early Release

Please review the following policy regarding study hall attendance and schedule adjustments:

• Forms Required: To be excused from study hall for a late start or early release, you must complete and submit a Late Start/Early Release form.

• Attendance Tracking: Until your form is fully processed and your schedule is officially changed, you will be marked Absent Unexcused for your assigned study hall.

• Next Week’s Enforcement: Administration will be actively auditing study hall attendance next week. Disciplinary consequences will be assigned for unexcused absences.

• Where to Get Forms: Paper forms are available today in both the Main Office and the Guidance Office.

Enjoy your weekend.

Mr. Tomco

Ohio Revised Code requires that all public school districts adopt policies prohibiting student cell phone use during the instructional day, with limited exceptions. The law is intended to reduce distractions, increase student engagement, and support a safe and focused learning environment. No changes have been made to policies and the general rule is, "out of sight and powered off." This includes wireless/wired earbuds.

• Approved educational use authorized by a teacher or administrator.
• Needs outlined in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan.
• Documented medical needs requiring device use (with physician documentation).
• Emergency situations, as outlined in the school’s emergency management plan.

2026/2027 Booster Kick off meeting: Monday, August 24th at 7:00pm in the CHS media center.

Help- we need Topper Shop Volunteers- spread the work and sign up here (BONUES: you get into the game for free + a discount on Topper merch!)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA4AC2EA2F8C61-65123332-2026

Needed- new president starting in January 2027- interested??

I wanted to let everyone know that the Chardon Care Closet is officially open and fully stocked for the 2026–2027 school year!

We have tons of school supplies available for students who may need a little extra help getting prepared for your class and starting the school year off successfully. We also have a full supply of hygiene products available for students who need them.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we have already received more than $8,000 worth of donated products this year! We are so grateful for the continued support that makes this resource possible for our students.

GRADE LEVEL COUNSELORS THIS YEAR

12th Grade: Mrs. Patterson

11th Grade: Mrs. Hillman

10th Grade: Mr. Hurlbut

8th/9th Grade: Mrs. Tupaz

GRADE LEVEL REMIND CODES

Join with the below class code in the Remind app OR text the class code (ex. @chs-28) to 81010

8th Grade: chs-31

9th Grade: chs-30

10th Grade: chs-29

11th Grade: chs-28

12th Grade: chs-27

Seniors - College Guidance Presentation

Seniors, it's officially College Application Season! We know it's an exciting but daunting time, so we want to help guide you through it. Mrs. Patterson will be visiting Senior English classes (English IV and AP Literature sections) next week to share important college application timeline information, show you how to request transcripts and recommendation letters, and answer any other questions you might have.

There will also be opportunities to attend a session even if you don't have an English class at CHS this semester. See below for options:

Monday 8/24

• 1st Period (7:45 - 8:35 a.m.) - Mrs. Weaver's English IV - Room 205
• 2nd Period - (8:38 - 9:28 a.m.) - Mr. Massucci's English IV - Room 1
• 7th Period - (12:57 - 1:47 p.m.) - Ms. Monaco's English IV - Room 204

Tuesday 8/25

• 1st Period (7:45 - 8:35 a.m.) - Ms. Monaco's AP Literature - Room 204
• 4th Period (10:24 - 11:12 a.m.) - Ms. Monaco's AP Literature - Room 204

Thursday 8/27

• 8th Period (1:50 - 2:40 p.m.) - Open presentation for any Seniors without English - Room 204

Again, if you are a senior who doesn't have English in our building, or if the English class you are in does not have a presentation scheduled (CCP Comp, AP Seminar, Reading and Writing for Careers), please join us for one of the times listed above on 8/24, 8/25, or 8/27!

Senior Parents - College Guidance Presentation

Any senior parent who would like to hear a similar presentation regarding college application timelines, requesting transcripts and recommendation letters, and general Q&A, we will host an informational session prior to Open House.

Date: Tuesday, September 1st

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location: CHS Cafeteria

11th and 12th Grade Students

If you (your 11th or 12th grade student) has a study hall at the beginning or end of the day, ** *INCLUDING AUBURN STUDENTS** , you MUST complete a Late Arrival/ Early Dismissal form with a parent signature. Your schedule will only be changed once this form has been received and once it has been approved. Until those are completed, if a schedule has a study hall, they are expected to report to their study hall.

The doors to Chardon High School will open at 7:25 AM this year. The first bell will ring at 7:40 AM, signaling students to proceed from the gym and cafeteria to their first-period class. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:25 AM, with the cafeteria reserved for students eating breakfast before class.

Bus Riders

• Bus riders will be released from the ALCAN parkway collectively at 7:25 AM.

• This new timing is implemented to help lessen traffic congestion on Chardon Avenue and Canfield.

Car Riders

• Car rider drop-off procedures remain the same as last year.

• It's recommended that you drop off your child after 7:30 AM. This allows sufficient time for bus riders to walk from the ALCAN parkway to the high school building, minimizing congestion.

Student Drivers

• Student drivers who do not eat breakfast at school should plan to leave their cars in the student lot around 7:35 AM.

• This timing provides students with 10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to their first-period class.

General Entry/Exit

• All student traffic, including bus riders, car riders, and student drivers, will enter and exit Chardon High School through the vestibule doors, consistent with last year's procedures.

This tiered system of student arrival helped alleviate traffic congestion on Canfield and Chardon Avenue last year. We need everyone to be SAFE and patient during the first two weeks of school.

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.

Our health service team provides first aid, manages chronic health conditions, administers necessary medications, and cares for students who become ill during the school day. We work closely with parents, teachers, and staff to maintain a healthy learning environment for everyone.

Important Clinic Guidelines

• Medications at School: All prescription and over-the-counter medications require a signed medication authorization form from both a parent/guardian and a licensed healthcare provider. All medications must be brought to the clinic by an adult in their original, labeled containers.

• When we suggest a child get kept home: To help prevent the spread of illness, we ask that students be kept home from school for temperature 100 or higher, active vomiting or diarrhea, or an undiagnosed rash. The best practice is for students to not return to school until fever-free and symptom-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) before returning to school. We have to remember that this is just a recommendation, not a rule.

• Emergency Contacts: We have asked parents to ensure contact details and emergency contact preferences are updated with the main office so we can reach parents/guardians quickly if the child needs to be picked up.

• Action Plans: If a child has a known medical condition such as severe allergies, asthma, diabetes, or seizures, parents should submit an updated Action Plan completed by their physician before or on the first day of school. Please keep in mind that these forms sometimes take a while for parents to submit, however. We will update you if a student in your class has a health condition you need to be aware of.

This is just a reminder that all pupils entering the 12th grade for the 2026-2027 school year are

required to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease. Also, any newly enrolled students at

CHS from outside of the school district are required to provide immunization records for your

student(s). If you provided records at registration, please disregard this reminder. All necessary

vaccine records are due no later than August 27, 2026.

September 01: Open House, 6:00-7:30 PM

September 04: No School for Students, Teacher PD Day

September 07: No School, Labor Day

September 18: Homecoming Parade and Game

September 19: Homecoming Dance

May 01: Junior/Senior Prom