ON THE HILL

Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco (8th Grade/Seniors) EMAIL

Asst. Principal - Mrs. Christina Sherwood (Fresh-Juniors M-Z) EMAIL

Asst. Principal - Mr. Edward Yeomans (Fresh-Juniors A-L) EMAIL

Athletic Director - Mr. Doug Snyder EMAIL

Mr. Douglas Higham (Athletics) EMAIL

Secretary - Mrs. Jenifer Goodwin EMAIL

ATTENDANCE LINE: 440.285.4052

Website: www.chardonschools.org

Address: 151 Chardon Avenue

Main Office Phone Number: 440.285.4057

CHS Community,

Despite the extended weekend, it was a productive four days here at Chardon High School! We were fortunate to have consistent good weather this week, allowing our spring sports teams to play and compete regularly. It was also wonderful to see our students and staff taking advantage of the pleasant conditions to extend learning beyond the traditional classroom setting.

A personal highlight for me was watching our boys' volleyball team's collective effort and determination as they secured a 5-set victory on Thursday.

On a different note, we bid farewell to a true front office legend today as Mrs. Kim Avery retired after many years of dedicated service. Mrs. Avery has been a calming and positive influence on everyone who had the pleasure of interacting with her. The daily stream of students stopping by to say hello and perhaps grab a piece of candy truly speaks to the impact she has had on our school community. Her presence will be deeply missed moving forward.

Finally, Chardon High School was proud to host the Geauga County Job Fair earlier today. I hope many of our students were able to make valuable connections for both seasonal and long-term employment opportunities. It was encouraging to see the gym bustling with activity throughout the event, and I thoroughly enjoyed observing our students engaging professionally with potential employers.

Building Schedule Week of April 21

Monday: White Day

Tuesday: White Day

Wednesday: Testing White Day Schedule

Thursday: White Day

Friday: White Day

Enjoy your weekend.

Mr. Tomco

The Chardon Board of Education recently recognized Chardon High School Junior Rosemarie McDonald for her outstanding academic performance in earning a perfect 36 on her recent ACT exam.

Earning a perfect ACT score is an incredibly rare achievement, placing McDonald among the top test-takers nationwide.

“When I saw my score, I didn’t believe it,” she said. “I was on FaceTime with my friend, and I asked her if there were example scores, because I didn’t think it could possibly be real.”

Last year McDonald earned a score of 31 on the ACT. Determined to improve, she worked through practice materials in the weeks leading up to the ACT, focusing on increasing her math skills in hopes of boosting her score.

McDonald is the only Chardon High School student to earn a perfect ACT score in the past five years.

At the board’s April meeting, President Karen Blankenship presented McDonald with an honorary certificate, recognizing her “exceptional effort, relentless dedication and outstanding academic excellence in earning a perfect score of 36 on her ACT exam, an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects her hard work and passion for learning.”

Along with academic achievement, McDonald is highly active in her school community, taking part in several extracurricular activities including National Honor Society, soccer and basketball.

Please join us in congratulating Rosemarie for this significant achievement!

Senior Finals (if needed) May 14th and 15th

May 14, RED DAY: Finals 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th periods

May 15, BLACK DAY: Finals 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th periods

We understand that these testing days may, in some instances, conflict with your Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

It is your responsibility to review the senior final exam testing schedule carefully and make arrangements directly with your individual teachers to complete any final exams that overlap with your AP testing.

Please communicate with your teachers as soon as possible to discuss alternative times or methods for completing your final exams to ensure you are able to fulfill all requirements for graduation.

Click HERE for AP FINAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

With AP Testing being digital, students need to know their College Board login information. It will not be autosaved for students.

Congratulations to seniors Ella Henderson and Riley Ford.

To ensure a more consistent and efficient testing period, a few adjustments have been made. Please review the following schedule carefully:

UPDATED Testing Schedule

• Math 8
• Algebra I
• Geometry

• Science 8
• Biology

Testing Procedures and Late Start Information:

• Testing will take place from 7:35 AM to 10:00 AM on all scheduled testing days.
• Attendance is crucial: We have a limited window to complete these assessments, and student attendance on these dates is a high priority.
• Late Start: Students who are NOT enrolled in any of the courses being assessed on a particular testing day will have a late start.
• STUDENTS NOT TESTING ARE EXPECTED TO REPORT FOR SCHOOL. Doors for late-start students will open at 9:45 AM.
• Students arriving for the late start should report to the cafeteria and wait until the 10:00 AM bell.
• District Transportation: District transportation will operate on its regular schedule. Students arriving by district transportation will be in the cafeteria during the testing window.

Absence Notification:

• If your child will be absent on any of the scheduled testing dates, please contact Principal Adam Tomco immediately at adam.tomco@chardonschools.org. Early notification is essential for us to make necessary accommodations.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and successful testing period.

Please be aware of an important update regarding prom ticket sales. Due to the recent LOW ticket sales activity, and the need to finalize preparations for the event, prom ticket sales will now officially end on Wednesday, April 30th.

We've currently sold just over 300 tickets, which means there are still PLENTY of tickets available for any junior or senior who wishes to attend prom! Don't miss out on a fantastic evening with your classmates.

If you have an unavoidable conflict with this new ticket sale deadline, please reach out to Mr. Tomco via email as soon as possible to discuss your situation.

JUNIOR TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!!!!

Get ready to be Tangled up in a magical evening! Chardon High School's 2025 Prom is just around the corner!

Date: Saturday, May 10th

Location: LaVera Party Center

Tickets: $80/person

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Theme: Tangled

We are excited to announce that this year's prom will be a Junior/Senior Prom! Please note that due to venue capacity limitations this year only, we are limited to 390 tickets. For future proms, we have secured a larger space to comfortably accommodate both junior and senior classes.

Ticket Information ON SALE NOW for SENIORS:

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

• Senior Ticket Sales: Begin April 4th at 6:00 AM
• Junior Ticket Sales: Begin April 18th at 6:00 AM (remaining tickets)
• TICKET SALES WILL END APRIL 30!

Seniors will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for themselves and their date, regardless of whether their date is a junior.

Seating:

When purchasing your tickets, you will also select your assigned seats. Please coordinate with your friends which table you would like to sit at, as the seating chart will be strictly followed. There are 43 tables available, each seating 6-10 students.

**If purchasing a guest ticket, you must select the Guest Ticket option from the drop down bar when selecting the seat.**

You may not move seats under any circumstances. You must sit at the table you select.

No refunds after the last day of sales. We must give the hall a head count and they will not refund dinners after the food is ordered.

Guest Form must be completed and turned in by Monday, May 5th to an administrator. Guest will not be allowed to enter the dance without a completed form. No refund will be given if a form is not completed. You can find the form below.

Guest Form

After Prom will be at Chardon High School on Saturday, May 10 from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am. This event is open to:

• ALL CHS Seniors
• Any CHS Junior who is also attending the Prom dance
• Any guests/date of a CHS Senior or Junior who is also attending the Prom Dance

Tickets are available for purchase (for $8 per person plus fees) on Crescendo Club's Hometown Ticketing account at https://chardoncc.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/38?access_code=dc68b50c0ef53633033c5f80249206749aa8d65c.

Parent Volunteers Needed! We will need LOTS of parent help May 9-11 with set-up/decorating, working at the event, and clean-up. Please sign-up to make this a special event for our students at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ABA728A0F49-49200964-after#/

Email us at chardonafterprom@gmail.com with questions.

Please click the banner below to review the updated and recently Board of Education-approved 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.

ACT REPORTS/TESTING UPDATES

ACT student reports have been sent home with students through their US History (10th grade) and Government (11th grade) social studies classes. Scores can also be accessed through the My ACT account that students set up prior to testing. If your student does not have a social studies class at CHS, they can pick up the report in the counseling office.

For current 11th grade students who want to increase their ACT score, it is highly recommended that they sign-up to take another ACT on one of the National Test Dates this spring, summer and/or early fall. HERE is the ACT website where students can register to take another ACT.

The ACT has made major changes to its test beginning this month including the option to test online on Saturday (National) test dates, reducing the number of questions per section, and making the science subtest optional, to name a few. HERE is an article with all the details.

This is just a reminder that all pupils entering the 12th grade for the 2025-2026 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, 2025.

April 30: Math EOC/OST Testing

May 02: Jazz and Free Harmony Dinner Show @ Pine Ridge, Theatre Arts Show, during the school day.

May 04: Senior vs Junior Powder Puff Game

May 05: Auburn Signing Day

May 05-May 16: AP Testing (Schedule linked above)

May 09: Prom Assembly (Adjusted PM Assembly Schedule)

May 07: Science EOC/OST Testing

May 08: CHS Spring Choir Concert - Mayfield United Methodist Church

May 12: Scholarship Night (Invite Only)

May 14 and 15: Senior FINAL EXAMS