The beauty of Spring is on the horizon. The birds are beginning to chirp, blossoms are seeking the warmth of the sun, and the weather is dawning into a new season. Welcome to the beauty of this short season in Northeast Ohio. Embrace this time, brace for the Spring showers for the  April and  May flowers will bloom shortly.

Living in this region, we become accustomed to the highs and lows of the weather, but there is one weather pattern we can control...our personal weather. 

Every day, we walk our routines with our words, deeds, and behaviors. We, in turn, carry our own weather. Mr. Armelli is a perfect example of this mantra. He stands outside in the rain, snow, and sun exclaiming to ALL: It's a beautiful day!

Now, more than ever--carrying our own feelings about our autonomy, our place in this world, and connectivity to others need to rise to the surface of those things that we can control.  

We are finally in Spring! We are finally at Spring Break. Take time to re-energize and focus on the long and winding road that we will face on April 1- May 25. We got this is! 

Congratulations to the CHS Academic Decathlon team. They worked hard at State Competition last weekend where they persevered through two days of objective testing and performance assessments. (always with smiles on their faces) Team members are Marko Milic, Reese Schneider, Hannah Holbert,  Molly Greene, Kara Connolly, and Meredith McKeon. The team is returning four medal winners next year and hopes to add to their numbers. Current students should talk to their guidance counselor to become part of this winning tradition. ​

Every year, we publish the senior handbook to help assist parents and senior students with the many events that celebrate our graduating class. 

View this file online

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The following students were selected, by the American Legion, to participate in Buckeye State this summer.

What is Buckeye Girls State?
​
Buckeye Girls State is the name given to Ohio's Girls State program, which was designed to educate Ohio's young women in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of good citizenship. By getting involved in the process, Delegates can learn more about City, County and State Government in one week than they will learn in an entire semester of high school.

The Ohio American Legion Auxiliary has been a proud sponsor of Buckeye Girls State for the past sixty-four years. The program has been honored by such organizations as Freedom's Foundation at Valley Forge and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
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What is Buckeye Boys State?

American Legion Buckeye Boys State is an eight-day hands-on experience in the operation of the democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Ohio government.

Founded in 1936, Buckeye Boys State is the largest Boys State program in the nation with an attendance of over 1,200 young men annually, representing nearly 600 Ohio High Schools, several on-line High Schools, and the Home Schooled Community.

The American Legion Buckeye Boys State program is sponsored by the Ohio American Legion, the largest veterans organization in the State of Ohio.

At Boys State, young men learn about city, county, and state government through a non-partisan objective education approach. The young men also form friendships which will last a lifetime!

Thank you to the American Legion for sponsoring this program for our students.

​Enclosed is the CHS "map" of future events. There so many details inside of this document that will guide you on your way to success. Take it one day at a time and seize every moment with your student along the way. The document below is a PDF, however, I have enclosed a link below this file that you can access online. 

View this LIVE document online

Questions regarding scheduling for current 7th graders should be directed to Mr. Kyle Kovach, 8th grade Counselor at Chardon High School at kyle.kovach@chardonschools.org.  Information is HERE regarding CCP classes. HERE is the link to the CHS Program of Studies. This contains descriptions of courses to help parents and students understand what each course is about. HERE is the link to the descriptions of the Circuit of Success. ​

School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools.  Payable at your student's individual school.
​
Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. 
 
All Participation fees for the Fall/Winter Season are due.
 
DO NOT PAY SPRING Participation fees until they are posted in Infinite Campus.    This takes a little time to get the final official rosters from the coaches added and adjustment made where needed.
 
When you are looking at the fess, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.
 
Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride.
​440-285-4057 x. 1441

​We have about 30 seniors that have NOT ordered their cap and gown.  If you have not ordered your CAP and GOWN, please see Mrs. McBride ASAP. Furthermore, you can call her about any question pertaining to graduation.

As Chardon High School put on a Career Fair on March 1, Berkshire is putting on a job fair for students who are 16 years and older. If you are interested in attending, we will have a bus to send students. Please sign up here.

6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Featured speaker for students/families
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fair

West Geauga High School
13401 Chillicothe Road
Chesterland, OH 44026

Fair Contact: David Callahan, West Geauga High School
Phone contact the day of the fair, Michelle: 440-729-5962
Reps: Materials drop off location is the gym entrance; parking for reps is in the South lot.
Dinner for all Reps will be offered prior to the fair between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Google maps: Map to West Geauga HS

Looking back at all of the phenomenal work that our students and staff have accomplished this year is quite impressive. I cannot express (in simple words) how grateful I am for the extraordinary students that we educate at Chardon High School.

Spring provides us the opportunity to transition into a new season of growth. With such a LONG winter, we are all ready and optimistic for the weather to change, and for new growth to spring from the earth.  Long winters can often create a lull and lethargy to our energy--not to mention a ton of yard work.

Throughout the long winter, the one guiding light each day are the students. They are kind, humorous, compassionate, and engaging. We truly have amazing students at Chardon High School! 

Take time this break to refresh, unplug, and spend time outside. I am looking forward to some personal time with my family---together!

Have a beautiful break!

Douglas Murray
​Principal

The Week in Reflection will return on April 5, 2019

I used to absolutely hate checklists. 

I am the youngest child with siblings who are five and eight years older than me. Growing up in a household with two working parents created many moments for mom and dad to leave a list of tasks to do. Sure, they would get done, but usually after 5 hours of backyard baseball.

College, marriage, career, and children taught me that underline value of a good checklist. Now, I live by them and usually can be found with a list to a list in both written and digital formats. 

Taking care of long term details comes with the territory of someone who is an idealist thinker and worker. Transitioning into the fourth quarter is an exciting time for every grade level. We have all of the senior events, all of the activities, and opportunities. It is a time when many details can slip in the midst of taking your kids to numerous activities, preparing for the week, or making sure that our own children don't walk out of the door without all of the things that they need for the day.

For the past two decades, I have used a three month calendar to finalize the school year. As much as our calendar is posted online and can be viewed in weekly segments, having the freedom to see all the events in a printable format is extremely useful for all our educators, students, and parents.  This can be used as a checklist for each day for the big ideas of the academic calendar.

As we walk together this quarter, other checklists are important to survive the wear and tear of the quarter. I have put together a suggested list of 12 important things to check off your to-do list to create new habits in your life.

1. Say, I love you to those you embrace each day.

This simple task can speak volumes to your parents, spouse, children, and siblings and has no age limit to express. Our brains fire so many neurons which releases dopamine causing you to feel happy. What a wonderful way to start your day!

2. Actively listen to others

When we actively listen, we pause. Listening allows us to seek the depth of any story and allows us to respond with empathy, understanding, and kindness. Take the time to really listen to your friends, parents, and siblings and watch your relationship change for the better.

3. Read something  that engages you every single day

We are always reading. Whether we are perusing signs, billboards, articles, posts, or messages...reading becomes a habit that we often can take for granted. When we read things that engage us we not only become a better reader-we become a diplomat to literacy. Read something that engages you each day and experience a new you that can articulate in ways that you never thought you could.

4. Walk or be physically active for 20 consecutive minutes

Physical activity is so beneficial for our physical, social, and mental well-being. Scheduling the time each week to walk, workout, and a little fresh air can provide more energy and positivity to your own outlook on living. 

5. Remove fear by thinking more positive about YOU

We can control three things in life: What we think, what we say, and how we behave. Furthermore, these three things can allow us to control our attitude, effort, and approach to everything that we aspire to be or do.  Do not be afraid to fail. Face your fears with what you can control and watch parts of your life grow in positive ways.

6. Meditate, Pray, or Journal

You do not have to be religious to reflect on the simple things in life. A sunrise, sunset, smile, a moment of kindness. These moments can allow you to reflect on all of the good that surrounds you in your life and ground you to things bigger than ourselves.

7. Unplug without a device for 1 hour or more each day.

When we unplug, we communicate in natural ways that can simplify life. Disconnecting for periods of time can re-center relationships and actually can lower our blood pressure as we live in the present.
 
8. Never give up

If at first you don't succeed....

we all have heard the story. However, through the trials of losing the battles of our day- we expand our territory to do more and be more. Never give up.

9. Surround yourself with positive people

We become an amalgamation of our surroundings. Therefore, surround yourself with people who challenge you to be a better person at all times. It can be hard to do, but when we do this- we learn how to happy and the best version of ourselves.

10. Write down your gratitude

The thousands of words that I write each week are my ways to show gratitude to you. I do not have to do this. I choose to. I write from my heart to show you why I care. Send someone a short note this week, an email, or a card. Pay it forward!

11. Prioritize

As I started this newsletter by talking about checklists...write your goals down. Post your goals. Write a mission statement. Live it, Love it, do it. Do not procrastinate over tasks. Live with purpose!
​
12. Finish what you start

Is the finish line a barrier, opportunity, or mile marker? The choice is in the eye of the beholder. Once you figure where you are on the map, remove the barriers that hold you back and seize every opportunity along the markers of your life.  As Robert Frost notes, choose the road less traveled by....it will make all of the difference!

Enclosed is the CHS "map" of future events. There so many details inside of this document that will guide you on your way to success. Take it one day at a time and seize every moment with your student along the way. The document below is a PDF, however, I have enclosed a link below this file that you can access online. 

View this LIVE document online

Congratulations to @toppernation for being selected 2019 NEOIAA Award winner, which recognizes an individual for exceptional time, effort, and energy devoted to the OIAAA. Doug Snyder is the best in the business.

Our kids are amazing. Our adults who support them are just as amazing. It is another year, and another dynamic musical put on by the Chardon High School students. I am SO impressed by our students, their passion, energy, and expertise. Each year, countless students walk our halls and live their purpose! I am so proud of our students and our staff who helped facilitate learning in the most expressive way! Come this weekend and see our students shine in Grease!

Photos courtesy of Chloe Taddie, G-TV

It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. The too-cool-for-school “Burger Palace Boys” are stealing hub-caps and acting tough and their gum-snapping, chain-smoking “Pink Ladies” are looking hot in bobby sox and pedal pushers. The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be rebellious, provocative and rebellious. At the heart of the story is the romance between hot-rodding gangster Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski. ​
​
March 14-16th @7:00 PM
March 17th @2:00 PM

Please see the options for purchasing tickets below using Eventbrite.

Furthermore,  our Business Crew will be at Park Thursday 3/7, Monday 3/11 from 4:00 - 8:00 for ticket sales, as well as Wednesday 3/13 - Sunday 3/17 before/during shows for ticket sales.  
​

School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools.  Payable at your student's individual school.
Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. 
 
All Participation fees for the Fall/Winter Season are due.
 
DO NOT PAY SPRING Participation fees until they are posted in Infinite Campus.    This takes a little time to get the final official rosters from the coaches added and adjustment made where needed.
 
When you are looking at the fess, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.
 
Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride.
​440-285-4057 x. 1441

We have about 30 seniors that have NOT ordered their cap and gown.  If you have not ordered your CAP and GOWN, please see Mrs. McBride ASAP. Furthermore, you can call her about any question pertaining to graduation.

Where: Berkshire High School
When: Thursday, April 11 @ 10:30 AM

as Chardon High School put on a Career Fair on March 1, Berkshire is putting on a job fair for students who are 16 years and older. If you are interested in attending, we will have a bus to send students. Please sign up here.

6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Featured speaker for students/families
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fair

West Geauga High School
13401 Chillicothe Road
Chesterland, OH 44026

Fair Contact: David Callahan, West Geauga High School
Phone contact the day of the fair, Michelle: 440-729-5962
Reps: Materials drop off location is the gym entrance; parking for reps is in the South lot.
Dinner for all Reps will be offered prior to the fair between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Google maps: Map to West Geauga HS

The University of Akron’s Society of Women Engineers is hosting a high school Shadow Day on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
 
Shadow Day is a chance for future women engineers to shadow an engineering student at the University of Akron for the day. It is a great way for young women to get a taste of what college life is all about. Last year we had over 40 students participate and it was a huge success.  
 
This event is hosted by The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Chapter at The University of Akron. SWE has been promoting diversity in the engineering field since 1960. Being SWE affiliated we are only accepting young women who are interested in engineering majors to be shadows.
 
The event will be on Wednesday, April 3. High Schoolers will need to arrive at 7:45 am. No transportation is provided by the University of Akron.
 
Tentative Schedule

• 7:45 - Arrive
• 8:00 - Small Breakfast 
• 8:30 - Engineering Classes and/or Campus Tours
• 12:00 - Lunch and SWE meeting
• 1:00 - Depart

Students who are interested and would like to sign up please fill out the survey below. Teachers are more than welcome to bring groups, but all students will need to register individually.
 
Students will need to provide their first and last name (FULL NAME please), their intended major, their personal email, and any dietary restrictions.
 
IMPORTANT! Do NOT use a HIGH SCHOOL EMAIL ACCOUNT - those block my emails and students will not be able to receive any information about Shadow Day.
Students should get a confirmation email. If they do not, fill out the form again using a different email address. 
 
In clicking this link you have agreed to attend 2019 Shadow Day 
*and to not use your high school email account*.
 
2019 Shadow Day High Schooler Sign-Up 
 
The sign-up will be closed Wednesday, March 20, 2019, so don't delay.
 
If you have any questions please email me at hyg1@zips.uakron.edu. ​​​

The Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association (HUEA), in collaboration with the Harvard Economics Review (HER), is delighted to announce the annual International Essay Competition. It is open to students aged 15 to 18 or in high/senior school (Grades 9 to 12, or Years 10 to 13).  

It is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate an accomplished level of writing and to also establish a convincing and well-argued essay. Such essay writing skills are highly attractive on undergraduate applications to universities in the USA and UK.

Four questions have been posted on the HUEA website (posted on February 3rd, 2019). Each essay submission will have a $5 fee which must be paid upon submission of the essay. The deadline for submitting the essay will be 11:59pm EST April 30th, 2019. There will be $1300 worth of prizes to be won, with further non-monetary awards available. 

The essays will be judged by the boards of the HUEA and HER, with the top 15 submissions adjudicated by esteemed Harvard economics professor and 2016 Nobel Prize Winner Oliver Hart. 

Further details are available at https://www.thehuea.org/international-essay-contest. We wish all applicants good luck and look forward to reading the submissions in May!

On Wednesday, Chardon High School administrators and school counselors presented to over seventy 7th grade parents. The presentation covered all that CHS has to offer for upcoming 8th graders. Enclosed is the presentation. 

Happy St. Patrick's to all ye Irish and those Irish at heart!

Douglas (Mc)Murray, Principal

“Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” We’re all familiar with those plaintive cries from the kids in the backseat. The end of the school year is a lot like those long car trips...but, wait...we are only starting the fourth quarter! We are stopping at a rest area...or are we?

With the ebb and flow of March weather and relentless pockets of precipitation, some students feel that it is time to sit in the back seat and wait until they have idled through the finish line. Regardless of what grade that your son/daughter is in, the fourth quarter is the moment to finish...the moment to refine….and the moment to define who they are.

Two decades of teaching and coaching have cemented in my mind the sheer purpose of preparing for beyond the finish line. Many students and athletes look at the endpoint of a year or season as the goal. The reality is that goals are defined well before the year, and season. I wouldn’t prepare for a state title without establishing the backward design model of off-season/pre-season/in-season preparedness. Likewise, school provides us with many finish lines to pause and reflect which culminates towards the ultimate finish line at commencement.

Wherever you are plotted on the sixteen ‘quarter-markers’ along the high school experience, every stopping point is an opportunity to refine your purpose along the path. Seize this moment and make your mark this quarter!

The Motivated Student

On Friday, March 1, students in grades 7-12 engaged with over 60 exhibitors representing the 4E's: education, employment, entrepreneurship, and enlistment.  Special thanks to those vendors who offered our students jobs, internships, and co-ops at the event.  Also, special thanks to Congressman Dave Joyce who sent proclamations recognizing our students who have been trained in Lean Six Sigma.  With the initial feedback from students, parents, and exhibitors, we look forward to continuing to build our future readiness programming.

All photos courtesy of Hardesty Imaging, LCC

The CHS Model UN Team attended the Cleveland Council on World Affairs Spring MUN Conference at Case Western Reserve University this week! It was an intense conference filled with lots of fruitful debate on topics such as the uses of cyber warfare and ending global unemployment. Chardon had a total of 10 students attend, representing the following delegations: United Kingdom, Belgium, and Denmark in the Economic and Social Council, Switzerland, Thailand, Syria, Tajikistan, and Ukraine in the Disarmament and International Security Committee, as well as 2 delegates in the Chinese Cultural Revolution Crisis. It was an exciting conference for the team, as Logan Coles (sophomore) won the position paper award in the Chinese Cultural Revolution Crisis Committee, and Grace Kilfoyle (senior) won the Gavel Award as the United Kingdom in ECOSOC, a highly coveted honor, awarded to the best delegate from each committee. After a busy year of conferences, the entire team still concludes that MUN is FUN!! ​

It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. The too-cool-for-school “Burger Palace Boys” are stealing hub-caps and acting tough and their gum-snapping, chain-smoking “Pink Ladies” are looking hot in bobby sox and pedal pushers. The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be rebellious, provocative and rebellious. At the heart of the story is the romance between hot-rodding gangster Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski. ​
​
March 14-16th @7:00 PM
March 17th @2:00 PM

Please see the options for purchasing tickets below using Eventbrite.

Furthermore,  our Business Crew will be at Park Thursday 3/7, Monday 3/11 from 4:00 - 8:00 for ticket sales, as well as Wednesday 3/13 - Sunday 3/17 before/during shows for ticket sales.  

​Congratulations to Anne Ciszak for getting her photograph into the nationally judged Scholastic Art Show! 

Congratulations to Chloe Taddie and Anne Evans for having their artworks accepted into the State of Ohio Governor's Art Show! (Drawings by Evans and Photography by Taddie)

The Principles of Entrepreneurship class has begun their "Shark Tank" presentations for this quarter with some very exciting products including: a treadmill for the shower, a multipurpose backpack, a cell phone power exchange and an app to track when your school bus will arrive. All this excellent work for a class that does not receive a letter grade! Thanks, Mr. Herner for all of your passion and energy with our kids!

​Grace Kilfoyle earned first place and James Gross earned third place! Grace moves on to the district competition at Aurora on April 6.

This past Friday, the CHS Bands grades 8-12 had a day of education and culture in Cleveland's University Circle. The bands had a unique clinic opportunity with the Director of Bands at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Ryan Scherber, in the beautiful Maltz Performing Arts Center. The day also included the Museum of Natural History and an old time radio reenactment of the "Balto" story, The Cleveland Museum of Art, and the day culminated with the Cleveland Orchestra's performance of the soundtrack and movie, "Rebel Without a Cause."

​Attached is the newest edition of the Learning Center Newsletter. 

This issue includes several valuable resources for teachers that you may not be aware of, or maybe you haven't checked out recently. All the content is free of charge, and each resource can be applied across the curriculum.   

School fees are due to Chardon Local Schools.  Payable at your student's individual school.
Please look at your student's Infinite Campus account under “Fees” to see what is owed for each child. 
 
All Participation fees for the Fall/Winter Season are due.
 
DO NOT PAY SPRING Participation fees until they are posted in Infinite Campus.    This takes a little time to get the final official rosters from the coaches added and adjustment made where needed.
 
When you are looking at the fess, if something does not look right or your student has dropped a class and it is still showing, please call so that it can be corrected.
 
Direct all of your calls to Mrs. McBride.
​440-205-4057 x. 1441

We have about 50 seniors that have NOT ordered their cap and gown.  If you have not ordered your CAP and GOWN, please see Mrs. McBride ASAP. Furthermore, you can call her about any question pertaining to graduation.

How do I prepare for the working world? 
What are the latest hiring trends? What should I be doing now to prepare for a good job?
How do I choose a career that will make me happy? 

Parents & Students, this event may help you answer some of those questions. Registration today for this FREE event at this link.

Students - Ignite your path toward finding a fulfilling and meaningful career.

HS Seniors & Grads: Bring your resumes for a chance to meet with
employers to practice how to approach and converse.
​

Parents - Discover multiple ways for funding your child's education and guiding them toward their greatest potential.

6:00PM - Meet, Greet & Eat  (food provided by Auburn Career Center)
6:30PM - Guest Presentations

7:15 PM- Geauga Jobs Market Breakout

> Hear messages from guest speakers. 
> Meet at table tops with businesses and schools. 
> Explore careers in the trades, medical, manufacturing, service & more.

6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Featured speaker for students/families
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fair

West Geauga High School
13401 Chillicothe Road
Chesterland, OH 44026

Fair Contact: David Callahan, West Geauga High School
Phone contact the day of the fair, Michelle: 440-729-5962
Reps: Materials drop off location is the gym entrance; parking for reps is in the South lot.
Dinner for all Reps will be offered prior to the fair between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Google maps: Map to West Geauga HS

The University of Akron’s Society of Women Engineers is hosting a high school Shadow Day on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
 
Shadow Day is a chance for future women engineers to shadow an engineering student at the University of Akron for the day. It is a great way for young women to get a taste of what college life is all about. Last year we had over 40 students participate and it was a huge success.  
 
This event is hosted by The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Chapter at The University of Akron. SWE has been promoting diversity in the engineering field since 1960. Being SWE affiliated we are only accepting young women who are interested in engineering majors to be shadows.
 
The event will be on Wednesday, April 3. High Schoolers will need to arrive at 7:45 am. No transportation is provided by the University of Akron.
 
Tentative Schedule

• 7:45 - Arrive
• 8:00 - Small Breakfast 
• 8:30 - Engineering Classes and/or Campus Tours
• 12:00 - Lunch and SWE meeting
• 1:00 - Depart

Students who are interested and would like to sign up please fill out the survey below. Teachers are more than welcome to bring groups, but all students will need to register individually.
 
Students will need to provide their first and last name (FULL NAME please), their intended major, their personal email, and any dietary restrictions.
 
IMPORTANT! Do NOT use a HIGH SCHOOL EMAIL ACCOUNT - those block my emails and students will not be able to receive any information about Shadow Day.
Students should get a confirmation email. If they do not, fill out the form again using a different email address. 
 
In clicking this link you have agreed to attend 2019 Shadow Day 
*and to not use your high school email account*.
 
2019 Shadow Day High Schooler Sign-Up 
 
The sign-up will be closed Wednesday, March 20, 2019, so don't delay.
 
If you have any questions please email me at hyg1@zips.uakron.edu. ​​

The Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association (HUEA), in collaboration with the Harvard Economics Review (HER), is delighted to announce the annual International Essay Competition. It is open to students aged 15 to 18 or in high/senior school (Grades 9 to 12, or Years 10 to 13).  

It is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate an accomplished level of writing and to also establish a convincing and well-argued essay. Such essay writing skills are highly attractive on undergraduate applications to universities in the USA and UK.

Four questions have been posted on the HUEA website (posted on February 3rd, 2019). Each essay submission will have a $5 fee which must be paid upon submission of the essay. The deadline for submitting the essay will be 11:59pm EST April 30th, 2019. There will be $1300 worth of prizes to be won, with further non-monetary awards available. 

The essays will be judged by the boards of the HUEA and HER, with the top 15 submissions adjudicated by esteemed Harvard economics professor and 2016 Nobel Prize Winner Oliver Hart. 

Further details are available at https://www.thehuea.org/international-essay-contest. We wish all applicants good luck and look forward to reading the submissions in May!

Thank you again for your support of Chardon Goes to the Musicals.  There has been so much positive feedback and it is amazing at how many people have taken advantage of the tickets! Money is due before Spring Break.

We will have one more flyer with Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, and Lion King all on one, with money due at the beginning of May, as all of these shows will be summer 2019.

The Maple Festival is now accepting applications for the Geauga County Maple Festival’s Queen and King Contest. This year we have the potential for a $1000+ prize! 

Applications can be found on the Maple Festival’s website at:

https://www.maplefestival.com/queens-pageant.htmlhttps://www.maplefestival.com/kings-pageant.html

The contest is now open to freshman through seniors residing or attending school in Geauga County. We have currently extended the deadlines as well! 

​If you need more  information, please contact:
Angie May               
 queens@maplefestival.com
 440-487-3224   ​​

Class of 2024 and NEW Students
There will be an informational night on Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30 pm in the CHS gymnasium for parents of current 7th and 8th grade students along with any NEW students to our district regarding scheduling information for next year.  Please contact the high school counselors with any questions. ​

Absence for Appointments during a School Day

Notes are to be dropped off in the Student Services Office between 7:00 AM and 7:25 AM.  Notes are to include a phone number where the parent can be reached, students first and last name and time of the appointment.  If the appointment is after 9:00 AM, students are to pick up the pass between classes any time after 9:00 AM. (This is not an excuse to be tardy to class.) If the appointment is before 9:00 AM, students are to wait and get the exit pass before going to first period.  Students MUST pick up exit passes before the period of the class from which they are to be dismissed.

Parents do NOT need to come into the building to sign out their student. 


ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
If the situation arises in which a student needs to use their cell phone for any reason, they may do so with administrative permission and supervision. If a student feels ill at school, they must follow procedures and go to the nurse. Students cannot have parents call them out of school for personal illness without seeing the nurse.

Upcoming Dates:

Winter Sports Awards will be Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 pm in the CHS Gym.
Chardon High School Musical: Thursday- Sunday @Park (see above for details)
Spring Break: March 23-31

Have an awesome weekend with family and friends,

​Douglas Murray, Principal

This week epitomized what it means to be a Hilltopper. This week, our students and staff were highly engaged deep into the 3rd quarter with learning targeted outcomes. I had the opportunity to observe several classes where students took  ownership of their learning. We are so grateful to our teachers who have worked with intentionality in their PLC's and district goals to continue living our mission.

We also saw hundreds of students serving their community as we celebrate our annual Core Values Day at CHS. Students in grades 8, 9, 10, and 12 identified areas in their lives that they wanted to serve. We had so many phenomenal entries to the Google form stating all of the acts of service to families, our community, and our specific values. Mr. Bandiera, Mr. Higham, and I were deeply moved by the  students' intentional acts of kindness.
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In the spirit of Achievement, our 11th grade students took time out of their day to focus on the ACT. As I monitored the test from my computer it was clear to me that the students took the time to work diligently on this important academic opportunity. We are so proud of the juniors. Likewise, we are grateful to our staff who proctored all of the rooms.

Wednesday, as I wrote in the special edition of Week in Reflection, provided us the opportunity to come together as a community to focus on each other and to be humbled by the continued support from our community. We are so blessed to live in Chardon.

This week culminated in our first ever Career Fair! Over 50 vendors came in and set-up in the gym. Students of every grade level had the opportunity to meet, work on soft skills, and network with business leaders in the hope to land internships and summer employment. Furthermore, several colleges and our military were present to talk with our students.

As Mr. Armelli states, It was a beautiful day!"

Language Arts Live! is a speaker and resource program which provides students with examples of how the knowledge they acquire in the classroom translates to the professional world and life beyond high school.  The objectives are for students to be able to better understand the various reading, writing and communication skills they are currently learning and to then be able to apply these skills meaningfully to their lives.

The key to the success of this series is parental and community involvement which reinforces our CHARDON core values. We asked for willing and able parents and community professionals to come into our classrooms and participate in a panel discussion regarding the use of language and communication skills in various settings. Our seniors, in preparation for college and career readiness, will be exploring technical and career writing with the help of mentors currently in the professions to which the seniors aspire. Special thanks to this year's speakers: Dr. Carey Shive (Bio-Medical Researcher, Cleveland VA and Case Western Reserve University), Mr. Jeffery Kornute (Human Resources Manager, Morton Salt), and Mr. Hector Diaz-Stringel (Chemical Engineering, President, ATA Tools). Our panel contained a variety of professionals to explain to the students the importance of effective communication skills, ideally motivating them to be effective communicators themselves. We sincerely thank them for their time and energy. ​

Don't forget today, Friday, March 1st, is the deadline to submit the Common Application Scholarship with many local scholarships! Applications are due to Mrs. Puleo in Guidance by the end of the day. 

We've also been receiving questions about scholarship opportunities- don't forget to check your Naviance account under the Scholarship List. We post local scholarships as we are notified by the providers. You can update your acceptance status to the colleges you applied to while you're there to help us gather data!

Don't forget to be checking the financial aid page of the college you are planning to attend to look for scholarships that require a separate application (many times you are automatically considered for many Freshman scholarships by simply applying and completing your FAFSA on time, but this may not be the case for all scholarships). If you have a parent that works for a larger company, they may want to check with their HR Officer to see if the company offers any scholarships, as well. Same thing if your parent(s) belong to any outside organizations/clubs/activities/etc. 

Also, here is a non-inclusive list of national scholarship websites that you can be checking out:

www.cappex.com
www.chegg.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.fastweb.com
www.petersons.com
www.scholarshipmonkey.com
www.scholarships.com
www.unigo.com

There's most likely a lot of overlap between the sites, but you can play around on each and see which one fits you best. Also, don't forget to be utilizing our LEAF services (Mrs. Kubec is here on Mondays) and website: leaf-ohio.org  ​

6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Featured speaker for students/families
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fair

West Geauga High School
13401 Chillicothe Road
Chesterland, OH 44026

Fair Contact: David Callahan, West Geauga High School
Phone contact the day of the fair, Michelle: 440-729-5962
Reps: Materials drop off location is the gym entrance; parking for reps is in the South lot.
Dinner for all Reps will be offered prior to the fair between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Google maps: Map to West Geauga HS

The University of Akron’s Society of Women Engineers is hosting a high school Shadow Day on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
 
Shadow Day is a chance for future women engineers to shadow an engineering student at the University of Akron for the day. It is a great way for young women to get a taste of what college life is all about. Last year we had over 40 students participate and it was a huge success.  
 
This event is hosted by The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Chapter at The University of Akron. SWE has been promoting diversity in the engineering field since 1960. Being SWE affiliated we are only accepting young women who are interested in engineering majors to be shadows.
 
The event will be on Wednesday, April 3. High Schoolers will need to arrive at 7:45 am. No transportation is provided by the University of Akron.
 
Tentative Schedule

• 7:45 - Arrive
• 8:00 - Small Breakfast 
• 8:30 - Engineering Classes and/or Campus Tours
• 12:00 - Lunch and SWE meeting
• 1:00 - Depart

Students who are interested and would like to sign up please fill out the survey below. Teachers are more than welcome to bring groups, but all students will need to register individually.
 
Students will need to provide their first and last name (FULL NAME please), their intended major, their personal email, and any dietary restrictions.
 
IMPORTANT! Do NOT use a HIGH SCHOOL EMAIL ACCOUNT - those block my emails and students will not be able to receive any information about Shadow Day.
Students should get a confirmation email. If they do not, fill out the form again using a different email address. 
 
In clicking this link you have agreed to attend 2019 Shadow Day 
*and to not use your high school email account*.
 
2019 Shadow Day High Schooler Sign-Up 
 
The sign-up will be closed Wednesday, March 20, 2019, so don't delay.
 
If you have any questions please email me at hyg1@zips.uakron.edu. ​

A message from Cher Culliton...

​The Family and Consumer Sciences Department welcomed a very special guest to our classroom.  Mrs. Julie Fetchik shared creative culinary tricks and tips that will save us time and money. Her interactive, engaging lesson was not only educational, but fun!

“Mrs. Fetchik brought positive fun energy to the classroom while engaging every student present.”  Jarod Hougan 

“Mrs. Fetchik taught us so many new ways to prepare produce. I think she has as much fun teaching us as we did learning from her.”  
Madi Arganti

“Mrs. Fetchik seemed like a professional cook - she was so great.  She made the day really fun and the healthy salsa was delicious.” Riley Zimmerer 

“I loved how energetic and excited Mrs. Fetchik was to show us her recipe and teach us her culinary tricks and tips.  She showed me that even though I might not like some of the ingredients, the food can still taste very good.”   Annie Sweet

“Such an energetic and outgoing personality that made cutting onions fun! Who would’ve thought?!” “While baking is a science, cooking is an adventure.”   Paige Lucic

It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. The too-cool-for-school “Burger Palace Boys” are stealing hub-caps and acting tough and their gum-snapping, chain-smoking “Pink Ladies” are looking hot in bobby sox and pedal pushers. The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be rebellious, provocative and rebellious. At the heart of the story is the romance between hot-rodding gangster Danny Zuko and the sweet new girl in town, Sandy Dumbrowski. ​

March 14-16th @7:00 PM
March 17th @2:00 PM

Stay tuned for ticket details

Eight wrestlers qualified to the district tournament at Alliance HS.  

Sectional Placers from the Lake Catholic Sectional were:
Jake Hamulak 113 lbs Champion
Jaden Farris 120 lbs 4th place
Vaughn Fink 132 lbs 2nd place
Haydn Haueter 138 lbs 3rd place
Collin Perz 145 lbs 3rd place
Nick Becker 152 lbs 4th place
Charlie Brosch 160 lbs 4th place
Jaret Hall 285 lbs 2nd place
The Team finished in 3rd place overall.

We have two State individual qualifiers: 
Chloe Budd on Beam 
Julia Carter on All around, Vault and Bars 

The team took 4th place at districts and qualified to states as you know

A couple of honorable mentions:
Senior Morgan Danison- Morgan has led our team with her outstanding leadership skills and positive personality. Morgan adds energy to our team which carries over to her floor routine, her artistry is phenomenal and very fun to watch! 

Freshman Julia Carter- MVP is dominating her freshman year of high school gymnastics. Julia has an extremely strong work ethic and character. She always gives 110% of her efforts in and outside of gymnastics which is admired by many of her peers. Julia is a joy to have on the Chardon Team! ​

​Another great year spent in the pool. When I say year..I literally mean it. This winter high school season didn't start in November, it started last April when our high school swimmers started preparing for this season by swimming club, summer and fall. This team is never satisfied, nor is their coach. With that being said, we are always striving to be the best team we can be, the best swimmers we can be, the best athletes we can be, but most importantly the best people we possibly can be through the competition of swimming and pushing ourselves to unfathomable limits, competing against the best the state has to offer.
 
Another epic year has passed.. with that here are some of our accomplishments:

Men: 3rd at WRC (our best yet), 9th place at Sectionals (the toughest Sectional in the state div 2), and 15th at the Div 2 Northeast District (again the toughest district Div 2 in the state), there were 6 individual Team Records Set: Parker Carson: 100im, 200 im, 100 breast, Dominic Arganti 100 fly, Levi Rogers 50 and 100 back, and 2 Relay Records: 200 Medley (Rogers, Carson, Arganti, Koenen) and 400 Free (Rogers, Carson, Arganti, Koenen)

Women: 1st place WRC (2nd in a row), 1st Sectional Title, and 9th at Districts. 35th at State. 2 relays made it to States 11th in 200 free Relay, 21st in 400 free Relay.

 Sectional:

 Records: Sarah Bennett 50 (From 1999 and 100 free), 200 free Relay (Debevec, Duchon, Jerry, Bennett) and 400 Free Relay (bennet, Duchon, Jerry, and Tierney) 
First Place Finishes: Bennett 50 free, Jerry 100 free, Tierney 500 Free  200 Free and 400 free Relays
Districts: 5th Place finish 400 Free Relay, 6th place 200 free relay; Bennett 50 free 8th, 100 back 8th place, Jerry 200 free 6th, 100 free 13th, Duchon 200 IM 12th.
 
Team Records: Sarah Bennett (50 free/100 free/100 IM/200 IM), Katherine Jerry (200 Free/500 free), 200 Free Relay (Debevec/Duchon/Jerry/Bennett)
400 Free Relay (Bennett/Jerry/Tierney/Duchon)
 
All though this was another great year, with some milestones reached. ... we are on our way in this glorious journey. We will continue with the success for many years to come.
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Swimcerly
Matt Parrish

​The Lady Hilltoppers has a successful season at all levels. Varsity finished the year 15-9 with a district semi-final appearance. JV went an impressive 15-5 with a lot of growth and experience gained by younger players. The short handed freshman team, with 8 players, went 6-6 on the season. 

Despite a rash of injuries - the Varsity Toppers demonstrated a tremendous amount of perseverance, dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The 8 seniors - Tori Butala, Sydney Feller, Grace Koppelman, Danni McCartney, Lindsey Nichols, Anna Pastor, Jess Doyle and Anna Thompson - provided a great deal of experience and leadership throughout the year. They collectively helped improve our team's culture and raised the standard by which we will measure all future teams. These young ladies are a perfect embodiment of what it means to be a Hilltopper! I am lucky to get to be a part of their lives and am thankful for all they’ve done for me and our program over the past four years. 

Have a beautiful weekend with family and friends!

Douglas Murray, Principal