11/21/2022 We Give Thanks: Special Thanksgiving EditionWe Give ThanksThe last three months have gone by like a whirlwind. The older we get the faster time seems to go by. One of the great things at school is watching kids grow and mature. It is a joy to watch our kids grow up even when we all want the time to slow down. Time is inevitable. Time can feel like an endless hand moving over each second and time can go before us in an instant. Time is really about how we use it. I can reflect upon the whirlwind of emotions we all have felt during the time we have spent over the last three months. However, today's edition of the Week in Reflection is an opportunity for my team to reflect on our gratitude to our entire Chardon community. There are so many extraordinary athletic and academic accolades that our students have accomplished over the short time that we have been together since August. I am so grateful for the collective efforts our students and staff have embarked upon at this moment in time. Allow this short time away to express gratitude to all those that you love. As principal, I am grateful and love you for who you are, where you are, and where you are going. Keep striving for greatness in all that you do! Ms. Pavicic, Assistant PrincipalThanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the simplicity of the day: quality time with family, good food, a Turkey Trot, and an opportunity to pause and reflect with gratitude on all that is good in life. This year, I am grateful for so much: my parents who I’m fortunate to have remain as active parts of my life as they reach old age, my nine nieces and nephews who energize me and serve as lights in my life, and for the beautiful community of Chardon who I have been so fortunate to serve as Assistant Principal of CHS this school year. I knew coming to Chardon I was coming to a special place. Upon asking Mr. Murray, “What are your Core Values?” and listening to him state those values, reciting without hesitation what each value exemplifies, all while wearing a “Core Value” bracelet proudly on his wrist, I was moved by his sincere passion to serve students, staff, and the Chardon community. I soon learned that this is not an isolated passion, but one collectively shared by the administration team, teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodians, bus drivers, coaches, board members, families, and the entire student body. The love and care that the people of Chardon have for this community and each other is truly moving. It is unshakable, authentic, and deeply rooted. Upon taking on this role of leadership, I was amazed by all who did not just want to merely shake my hand and say hello when meeting me, but truly wanted to get to know who I was and where I come from, and were so open and welcoming to having me as a part of their school community. One of the most outstanding moments of welcome came on a Saturday afternoon while I was at a neighboring community football event with my family, when Chardon elementary age students and their parents enthusiastically approached me, “Aren’t you the new principal at the high school?!” With my “Yes!” I was given a heart-felt, bright smile and kind words in response. My family was in awe, and asked, “Wow, how do they know you?” And my response was swift: “That’s Chardon!” Committed to tradition yet progressive in promoting high achievement and unique opportunities to reach all learners, Chardon is so much more than just an institution for academics. The CHS Core Values, Community, Humility, Achievement, Respect, Dignity, Optimism, and Nurture, are incorporated into every part of our students’ experiences, in the classroom, in clubs and activities, on the stage, at job sites, and on the athletic field. With this Core Value focus, students learn to face challenges in the face of adversity, to collaborate with others rather than hide in isolation, to communicate and have honest discussions that move people forward, to work hard to develop into the best versions of themselves, and to serve as active, goodwill contributors in our rapidly evolving complex world. Chardon is no stranger to hardship, and there is much I have learned about resilience, togetherness, and faith from what I have witnessed in these short few months here. Chardon is tough. Chardon is kind. Chardon is real. Chardon is beautiful. And to all lucky enough to make their way into this community, Chardon is home. I am immensely grateful for the honor and privilege of being able to serve as an educational leader at CHS. To all the Chardon students, staff, families, and community members for making me feel welcomed and a part of the Hilltopper family, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. ~Ms. Pavicic Mr. Higham , Assistant PrincipalIt can be difficult to figure out what to write when you want to tell your staff and students how much you appreciate them, but I won’t let that keep me from saying thank you. Every year at this time, I remind my family and friends how much I truly enjoy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is family and friends, something near and dear to all Americans. Most recently, this time of year also means The Ohio State Buckeyes will be playing TTUN on the gridiron. So, what is better than family, friends, food, and football in Ohio? For various reasons, “thank you” isn’t said enough. It is easy to get tangled up in daily obstacles, work dynamics, or an overloaded email box. As a result, many people find themselves obsessing over what they could have more of: more time off, more money, or more time in a day. Because of this, we often forget to be grateful for what we do have and to reach out to others who we really are thankful for. Thanksgiving always causes me to hit the pause button and recalibrate myself and be thankful for what I have. As our community continues to grow, we will have opportunities to come together and work in a focused way to make certain that our students have the best experiences possible. Every moment of the day is a blessing, including moments working with you! Happy Thanksgiving! ~Mr. Higham Mr. Murray, PrincipalThanksgiving gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the simple things of life. It is important to take the time to reflect on all of the beauty of the semester. Every single day provides for us an opportunity to give, to learn, and to serve. I am forever grateful to the friends that I have as I walk down each hallway. It is easy to call the staff at CHS my friends. The teachers and staff members energize me with their passion for learning and love of our students. I love my staff, and I am forever grateful for their gifts that they provide our students. One of the best parts of my day is interacting with students. It is hard to believe that we are almost at the halfway point of the school year. We have such wonderful students! I truly love their kindness, energy, creativity, and leadership. I am so grateful for the beauty they give to the Chardon community. I am a better man just by working beside each of them. From sitting with our eighth graders to meeting with our seniors-- I love spending my time with each of them--even with a little more space between us. I am grateful for the support, encouragement, and assistance that our parents have provided not only me, but to our teachers, coaches, and community. This year has aged all of us, but is through your energy that gives me fuel to get through the events we experience every new day. You continue to model servant leadership to each of us! Most importantly, I am grateful to my beautiful family that sacrifice so much to be with me. They haven't seen me a ton, but they know how much I love them. My wife is truly my best friend. She is beside me at many events, and she knows how to keep me balanced in all that I do in/out of school. I am blessed to have our daughters at Chardon, and I look forward to sharing many memories with them through their years in our district. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to give thanks to the simple things in life: family, friends and familiar fellowship. Let this day be a reminder of how the simple things in life are the strongest reminders of why we work, why we give, and why we serve. Have a beautiful week with your family! -Mr. Murray Topper Club Awards![]() Our core values recognize Achievement as an essential benchmark of the learning that transpires every day at Chardon High School. We have extraordinary educators that prepare our students for college, career, and life readiness. Our students refine their learning in the classroom and demonstrate their abilities in so many skill sets in extra-curriculars, service, and clubs. It is our goal that every single person at Chardon High School will graduate finding their purpose. The programs and experiences that you experience at Chardon from grades 8-12 expose you to opportunities to achieve this purpose. More importantly, the relationships that you develop are paramount in your development. Every student matters to us. Taking the time to celebrate achievement collectively provides us the motivation and encouragement to push and strive for success ---so that every student will find their outcome after walking across the stage to further education, immediate employment, enlistment into our armed forces, and even delving into becoming a young entrepreneur. Today, we will celebrate many moments of achievement. Being a part of the Topper Club is an extraordinary accomplishment. Our students being recognized this morning have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. Each day, we are educating the future leaders of our ever-changing world. Together, we are witnessing the development of engineers, doctors, lawyers, educators, chemists, advanced manufacturers, cosmetologists, medics, leaders, and philanthropists who see the good in others and respond to the needs of others. We are grateful for their leadership and look forward to the many ways that they will serve our school in the present and the future. The following slideshow presents all of the students who are being recognized for their academic achievement. Core Value Awards![]() The Principal's Award is one of the highest honors for a student to achieve. Being recognized as a student who embodies the core values is an honor that has no classroom or state assessment connected to it. A committee nominated students throughout the year for modeling our values. This year, we are recognizing the following students who model the character and commitment to serve others and use their gifts to embrace Community, Humility, Achievement, Respect, Dignity, Optimism, and Nurture as they live these values in and out of school.
Historical Core Value RecipientsThe following students have earned the Principal's Award since we started this in-person ceremony on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving in 2017. The last time our students experienced this award presentation---our seniors were in the 9th grade! Key Events To NoteWhen we return next week, we will be back at a regular schedule. The winter season is commencing for sports, and we have our Parent Teacher Conference on Monday. Holiday Craft Fair is THIS SATURDAY
Instead of re-writing and re-posting events from what I wrote on Friday, November 18th, please take to look at the WIR from last week to review all of the details that are upcoming. The Week in Reflection will return on December 3, 2022Have a restful and safe Thanksgiving with your family and friends!
Douglas Murray, Principal 11/14/2022 The Week in Reflection: 11/18![]()
Over the past three weeks, I have been extremely connected to our students in providing communications, counseling, and service to our mission. Mr. Higham, Ms. Pavicic, and I have taken time to meet with numerous students to discuss academics, relationships, messages, and behaviors.
Countless hours have been spent with families, outside agencies, and local advocates to document, plan, and articulate ways to provide and ensure that all of the situations that have come to our offices are comprehensively attended to with precision. In between proactively talking with groups, guiding young students with their words, and situations outside of the school--- we have worked tirelessly to not interrupt learning and targeted outcomes in the classroom. Many of the tasks that the administration works on are unnoticed by many, but they are done out of a commitment to you, our students, and our school. We do this while balancing our own family life. The CHS staff are extraordinary people. They have been assisting me, our assistant principals, and teachers while we manage and lead through covering classes, lending a hand with supervision, and assisting students with their needs. At our core, community driven values and relationships carry the beacon that drives our success. The phrase that breathes energy in our building is Chardon Strong. This mantra is best understood in the following ways: We are Chardon. To live our values means that we are defined by our response to any outcome. We have modeled this for generations of students and parents towards how we respond to difficulty. We are a community in good and bad times who will live with integrity. We have been consistently humbled in our response to moments of success, doubt, and difficulty. We are a district that demonstrates achievement in our outcomes to the state, and outreach to our community and nation. We model respect in our success and failures and how we respond to each other. We recognize the value of seeing the dignity and honor of all of the students and staff members that we encounter. Most importantly, we are optimistic for tomorrow by living our purpose today as we nurture each other. More than ever, we need to nurture each other. We are Chardon...you cannot be built much tougher--but, it doesn't make us superheroes that are invincible to emotion. We all feel, we are hurt, and we all share the same passion for our kids. As we transition into a short two day week next week, take the time to give thanks to someone who has made a difference in your life this school year. Hug them, thank them, encourage them, and embrace moments when you can make another person feel better because of your presence. Fall End of Course Exam: US Government/ Targeted Make-up tests
On December 14th, Chardon High School will be administering the end-of-course exam for the US Government(Regular/Honors), along with testing targeted students who need to complete previous tests. To deploy all of the important tasks that need to be completed--we are going to implement the following schedule on Wednesday, December 14 and Thursday, December 15.
December 14, 2022: Late Start For Grades: 8, 9, 10, AP Gov, 12 -End-of-Course Exam (Reg/ Hon Gov+ Make-ups)
December 15, 2022: Late Start for all grades
Midterm Schedule 2022: December 19--December 21
Over the days of Dec.19-Dec. 21, Chardon High School will be administering a midterm schedule to close out the semester. All students report to their classes for each period except for scheduled study halls. Those periods do not have midterms. However, all study hall periods will be ran and supervised for students who would like to use them to prepare for a test. All Academic Learning Labs/ Guided Study will meet to prepare students for upcoming assessments. If a student has 7th period Academic Learning Labs/Guided Study--they will not need to report since it is the last period on the last day of the midterm schedule.
Important to note:
Attention Seniors and Parents: Graduation Cap and Gown Info
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Chardon High School working collaboratively with Interact, Actively Caring for People will have a virtual fundraiser for Jeremy's Kids. Last year we raised almost $10,000.00. We helped 13 families totaling 77 people. The mission of Jeremy's kids is to provide holiday gifts for at need families in Geauga County. In 20 years of giving back to the community, we have raised over $120,000. With the money raised, Chardon High School students are given the opportunity to go to local stores and shop for these families.
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CHS Holiday Craft Show

This event is an initiative of CHS seniors Faith Kilfoyle and Sydney Murray who are organizing the fair as their 2nd-quarter community project via the Educational Options Leadership independent study program.
The festive fair will host vendors selling locally made items that include baked goods, crafts, apparel, jewelry, art, stationery, +MORE. Hilltopper apparel will be available as well.
VENDORS
Community members, school staff, and students interested in participating as a vendor can submit a table reservation online using the following
VENDOR FORM .
There is a $25 fee for community member reservations.
All district staff and students can reserve a table at no cost!
SHOPPERS
No set admission fee, but a good will donation is requested upon admission. All proceeds will go to Jeremy's Kids whose mission is to provide holiday gifts for Geauga County families in need. CHS students volunteer each year to help with shopping at local stores for the families.
SHARE!
Please share with family, friends & neighbors! The community is welcome to participate as vendors and guests.
QUESTIONS?
Contact CHS principal Mr. Murray at douglas.murray@chardonschools.org .
We wish Faith and Sydney much success at this event and applaud their leadership in this service initiative!
Image of the Week
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Topper Bistro Lunch Menu
OHSAA Football Regional Round 4: Division 3 Region 9

OHSAA Football Regional Round 4
TICKET LINK: ohsaa.org/tickets Click Football, Division 3 Region 9
Student Tickets: $8 Adult Tickets $
Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Ravenna HS 6589 N Chestnut St, Ravenna, OH 44266Event Policy: Each Ticket will allow (1) person to enter this event. The only REFUND of this ticket price will be in the case that this event is CANCELLED. In the case that this event is postponed and rescheduled, hold on to your ticket, as it will be accepted at the rescheduled event. OHSAA & HOST VENUE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES OCCURRING TO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY. Bearer of each ticket assumes all risks and danger incidental to this tournament contest and releases the OHSAA and all agents thereof from any and all liabilities resulting from such cases. Bearer of each ticket understands that all photographs and videos taken at this OHSAA tournament contest are for personal use only and that use for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
Mr. Murray's Friday Night Highlights
Snapshots: Aiden Kingery and Lindsey Schaefer
New York City Trip

April 20-22, 2023
¡Hola! Join our 2023 Latino-themed Spanish Trip to New York City this Spring! The Trip is open to ALL 9-12th CHS Grade Spanish Students!
This is an amazing opportunity to experience all of the cultural highlights and landmarks that make the ¨Big Apple¨ so exciting. Check out the Tour Website for more information.
- $200 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit will reserve your spot!
Contact Mrs. (Señora) Kristen Niedzwiecki w/ Questions
Junior Executive Council Message
Parent Teacher Conference III: Monday, November 28 (4:30-8:00)

Our third Parent Teacher Conference is Monday, November 28.
Directions:
Please select your conference (or conferences) below, then press "Submit." You will be asked to select the event and then enter your names and email. The system will then send you a link to choose your appointment time(s). From that link you may add or change times.
Chardon Goes to the Musicals
Thank you in advance for continuing to help promote the arts at Cleveland's own Playhouse Square, the second largest theater district outside of Broadway. Over the years, Chardon Goes to the Musicals has sold hundreds of tickets. A reminder this is not a fundraiser, but simply a way for community members to obtain tickets at discounted prices.
Resources for Families
- Mr. Murray’s YouTube Page
- Week in Reflection: This is the Weekly Publication for Parents/Students/Staff
- Chardon High School: Program of Study
- Chardon High School Bell Schedule; Google Document of our bell schedule
- Chardon High School Student Handbook
- Teacher Resources for CHS Students
- Chardon High School Google Calendar
- Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar
Message to our extended community
Chardon High School has a Crisis Intervention Team made up of professionals trained to help with the needs of students, parents, and school personnel at difficult times such as this one. This morning, we met with our CHS faculty and staff and high school administration will be communicating in-person to the class of 2025 regarding this tragic loss, along with speaking directly to Zachary’s friends in the school during 1st period.
We are sharing the resources we have for our students if they would like to speak to privately by creating support rooms . Anyone who would like to go to talk to someone in the support rooms may do at any point during the day.
We encourage you, as parents, to also feel free to use our resources.
If your son(s) or daughter(s) needs someone to talk to today, please reach out to any of the following people via email and we will make sure someone calls the student down.
Principal Mr. Douglas Murray douglas.murray@chardonschools.org
Assistant Principal Ms. MaryPat Pavicic marypat.pavicic@chardonschools.org
Assistant Principal Mr. Douglas Higham douglas.higham@chardonschools.org
Social Worker Mrs. Joan Blackburn joan.blackburn@chardonschools.org
Resource Office Officer Jasen Elam chs.sro@chardonschools.org
Nurse Mrs. Chelsie Jackson chelsie.jackson@chardonschools.org
School Counselors:
8th Grade Mrs. Tupaz dawn.tupaz@chardonschools.org
A-G Mr. Hurlbut timothy.hurlbut@chardonschools.org
H-O Mrs. Hetrick nicolle.hetrick@chardonschools.org
P-Z Mrs. Patterson heather.patterson@chardonschools.org
We have enclosed some information that may be useful to you in helping your child at home. If you would like additional information or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are deeply saddened by the loss to our school community and extend our deepest condolences to his family in this time of loss. We will make every effort to support Zachary’s family along with all of his teachers and friends.
Douglas Murray, Principal
11/7/2022
The Week in Reflection: 11/11
Duty and Honor
In his speech before assembled West Point cadets, General MacArthur, who reminisced of his 30 plus years of military service, said, " Duty, Honor, Country...those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. They are your rallying points: to build courage when courage seems to fail; to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith; to create hope when hope becomes forlorn." As the general further states in his speech about those three words, "these are some of the things they do. They build your basic character. They mold you for your future roles as the custodians of the nation's defense. They make you strong enough to know when you are weak, and brave enough to face yourself when you are afraid. They teach you to be proud and unbending in honest failure, but humble and gentle in success; not to substitute words for actions, not to seek the path of comfort, but to face the stress and spur of difficulty and challenge."
These words resonate today more than ever. Building character, being brave, being humble, and serving others are pillars of humanity. Veterans Day is more than a recognition by athletic teams, going to parades, or services. Veteran's Day is an opportunity to show gratitude and model respect, show honor, and dignity to not only veterans but to each other.
Language Arts LIVE
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 better understand the various reading, writing, and communication skills, as well as 21st century skills such as the 4Cs (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity) 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. Parents and community professionals 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. The variety of professionals explain to the students the importance of effective communication skills, ideally motivating them to be effective communicators themselves. On November 7, Lynn Monaco, David Massucci, and Dawn Weaver welcomed Keith Brewster, Jessica Henderson, Tod McCloskey, and Katy Nagaj into their senior ELA courses for this year’s speaker panel. We are appreciative of their time and commitment to our seniors.
Credentials:
Keith Brewster
Senior System Engineer at Rockwell Automation
Jessica Henderson
Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Program Manager at The Lubrizol Corporation
Tod McCloskey
Business Development Director at Naylor Association Solutions
Katy Nagaj
Principal, Kirtland Elementary School
Fall Play: Puffs
CHS Principal Podcast: Puffs

Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic is a Potter-inspired comedy exploring the world of these oftentimes forgotten supporting characters. We get to meet three new heroes, their fellow Puffs, some familiar faces, and some new ones. We follow their epic journey to both familiar and unfamiliar places, and discover something about ourselves along the way. Ultimately, we all have a little bit of Puff in us, whether it is our awkwardness, our forgetfulness, our desire to work hard, our love of our friends and family, or the fact that we have a minor obsession with badgers.
Please come join us for a journey through the wizarding world of the Puffs. We promise you'll laugh, cry, and find some truly awesome, badger-loving friends along the way!
Online ticket sales - 11/3/22 through 11/13/22
In-Person Ticket Sales
Pre-Sale:
- 11/7/22 - 11/9/22 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
At the Door:
- 11/10/22 starting at 5:00 p.m.
- 11/12/22 starting at 5:00 p.m.
- 11/13/22 starting at 1:00 p.m.
Student Tickets - $5
Adult Tickets - $10
Ratios, Statistics & Probability
Spanish and French Club Trip
Attention Senior and Parents: Graduation Cap and Gown Info
Auburn Career Center: 10th Grade visit day

Schedule for the Next (2) Weeks
Topper Club Awards (School Day) Assembly

Jeremy's Kids
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Chardon High School working collaboratively with Interact, Actively Caring for People will have a virtual fundraiser for Jeremy's Kids. Last year we raised almost $10,000.00. We helped 13 families totaling 77 people. The mission of Jeremy's kids is to provide holiday gifts for at need families in Geauga County. In 20 years of giving back to the community, we have raised over $120,000. With the money raised, Chardon High School students are given the opportunity to go to local stores and shop for these families.
For more information visit Jeremey's Kids. Please consider donating to this excellent cause and help make a child have an amazing Christmas. |
CHS Holiday Craft Show

On November 26 (From 10:00 am-3:00 pm) they are hosting a Holiday Craft Fair and Vendor Show at CHS.
The purpose of this holiday craft fair is to highlight the creativity and talent of our students, staff, and community. This Holiday Craft Fair is FREE for CHS students and Staff members that would like to sell a product that they create: knitting, jewelry, painting, handmade cards, crafts, and CHS apparel.
All Chardon-based local vendors will pay $25/per table and all guests will have the opportunity to make a small donation to Jeremy's kids to enter. The proceeds will go to Jeremy's Kids.
Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday. This entrepreneurial spirit not only embodies the learning outcomes we are learning as seniors but provides our community the opportunity to purchase wholesome crafts by Chardon students and staff and our community.
Any student or staff member in all of CLSD can fill out this form in order for us to gauge the number of cafeteria tables that we will need to set up. Likewise, any vendor can use the same form. Mr. Murray will be in contact with you.
This is an exciting opportunity that can become an annual event. We realize that this is just weeks away but we are really excited about what this could turn into!
Please contact Mr. Douglas Murray at douglas.murray@chardonschools.org with any additional questions.
The deadline for reserving a vendor table is Wednesday, November 16. A $25 fee will be charged to vendors outside of Chardon Local School District. (All proceeds go to Jeremy's Kids)
This is open to ALL community members! Anyone who is interested in being a vendor can sell baked goods, apparel, jewelry, art, stationary, etc!
Sign up to be a vendor today!
Art Piece of the Week
Playoff Football: Week 3

Friday, November 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST
Boardman HS: 7777 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44512
TICKET LINK: ohsaa.org/tickets Click Football, Division 3 Region 9
Student Tickets: $8 Adult Tickets $10
Event Policy: Each Ticket will allow (1) person to enter this event. The only REFUND of this ticket price will be in the case that this event is CANCELLED. In the case that this event is postponed and rescheduled, hold on to your ticket, as it will be accepted at the rescheduled event. OHSAA & HOST VENUE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES OCCURRING TO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY. Bearer of each ticket assumes all risks and danger incidental to this tournament contest and releases the OHSAA and all agents thereof from any and all liabilities resulting from such cases. Bearer of each ticket understands that all photographs and videos taken at this OHSAA tournament contest are for personal use only and that use for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
Mr. Murray's Highlight Video/ Friday Night Photos
Topper Bistro Lunch Menu
Dance Team Tryouts!
New York City Trip

April 20-22, 2023
¡Hola! Join our 2023 Latino-themed Spanish Trip to New York City this Spring! The Trip is open to ALL 9-12th CHS Grade Spanish Students!
This is an amazing opportunity to experience all of the cultural highlights and landmarks that make the ¨Big Apple¨ so exciting. Check out the Tour Website for more information.
- $200 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit will reserve your spot!
Contact Mrs. (Señora) Kristen Niedzwiecki w/ Questions
Junior Executive Council Message
Parent Teacher Conference III: Monday, November 28 (4:30-8:00)

Our third Parent Teacher Conference is Monday, November 28.
Directions:
Please select your conference (or conferences) below, then press "Submit." You will be asked to select the event and then enter your names and email. The system will then send you a link to choose your appointment time(s). From that link you may add or change times.
Resources for Families
- Mr. Murray’s YouTube Page
- Week in Reflection: This is the Weekly Publication for Parents/Students/Staff
- Chardon High School: Program of Study
- Chardon High School Bell Schedule; Google Document of our bell schedule
- Chardon High School Student Handbook
- Teacher Resources for CHS Students
- Chardon High School Google Calendar
- Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar
Douglas Murray, Principal
11/4/2022
The Week in Reflection: November 4, 2022
Opening Message: Strength in Numbers
Chardon is our home. Chardon is our community. We are proud of where we are from and will always demonstrate our strength, and commitment to leave our school and community better than when we found it.
We have experienced such a great start to the school year as noted by the countless words expressed in the Week in Reflection this year. We have experienced the greatest fall athletic season as whole this year! Our cross country runners have followed the treasured traditions of Chardon runners and surpassed personal and coach goals for the year! The boys XC is heading to the state meet this weekend! Our volleyball team experienced a storybook season part II! Our Tennis, Golf, and Soccer programs all had winning seasons moving through the post season. Tonight, our football team continues their historic run in week 2 of the playoffs.
With all of these victories, our students maintained a 3.23 GPA, and were involved in countless service opportunities.
With all of these victories, we have taken a lot of time to work through routines, traditions, and expectations with our students. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, our continued focus on leading students to be prepared for any barrier they may face takes all of us: Families, Friends, and Faculty.
Let's all take time this weekend to remind our children how much we love them, support them, and care for their well-being. In the same tone, I will be first to say how much I care for the countless sacrifices that our teachers and staff members provide for our students.
Our strength comes from the smile, respect, and positivity that we experience with moving our students throughout their high school experience. Together, we remain strong. Let's climb this mountain together as Hilltoppers!
The Schedule for Next Week (Regular Schedule)
Fall Play: Puffs

Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic is a Potter-inspired comedy exploring the world of these oftentimes forgotten supporting characters. We get to meet three new heroes, their fellow Puffs, some familiar faces, and some new ones. We follow their epic journey to both familiar and unfamiliar places, and discover something about ourselves along the way. Ultimately, we all have a little bit of Puff in us, whether it is our awkwardness, our forgetfulness, our desire to work hard, our love of our friends and family, or the fact that we have a minor obsession with badgers.
Please come join us for a journey through the wizarding world of the Puffs. We promise you'll laugh, cry, and find some truly awesome, badger-loving friends along the way!
Online ticket sales - 11/3/22 through 11/13/22
In-Person Ticket Sales
Pre-Sale:
- 11/7/22 - 11/9/22 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
At the Door:
- 11/10/22 starting at 5:00 p.m.
- 11/12/22 starting at 5:00 p.m.
- 11/13/22 starting at 1:00 p.m.
Student Tickets - $5
Adult Tickets - $10
Art Piece of the Week
Great Season! Chardon Volleyball
Reflect on that. No words can even describe that number in Division 1 volleyball in Northeast Ohio. The Western Reserve Conference is tough enough on paper. To make it to the Regional Semi-finals at this level is unbelievable to process. However, for this family, it is where they expect to be. Although our girls fought, and were relentless in every set---the final point didn't fall for the Hilltoppers.
As a principal, I could not demonstrate enough gratitude for the sacrifices of our coaches, and every single athlete starting with the pre-season workouts, canoe trips, two-a-days, college camps, hours of practice, scrimmages, and games. From the motivation prior to the season to build their family---to the haunted houses, and pumpkin carving...our girls are special.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Vote for Emma McCartney for Ohio Varsity Player of the Year!
Friday Night Highlights

Chardon v. Geneva
Chardon Memorial Field 7:00 pm
Gates open 5:45
TICKET LINK: ohsaa.org/tickets Click Football, Division 3 Region 9
- State Championships Schedule - ALL RACES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
- Division III
- Boys: 11 a.m.
- Girls: 11:45 a.m.
- Division III Awards: 12:15 p.m.
- Division II
- Boys: 1 p.m.
- Girls: 1:45 p.m.
- Division II Awards: 2:15 p.m.
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Division I
- Boys: 3 p.m.
- Girls: 3:45 p.m.
- Division I Awards: 4:15 p.m.
- Division III
Topper Bistro Lunch Menu
Dance Team Tryouts!
New York City Trip
April 20-22, 2023
¡Hola! Join our 2023 Latino-themed Spanish Trip to New York City this Spring! The Trip is open to ALL 9-12th CHS Grade Spanish Students!
This is an amazing opportunity to experience all of the cultural highlights and landmarks that make the ¨Big Apple¨ so exciting. Check out the Tour Website for more information.
- $200 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit will reserve your spot!
Contact Mrs. (Señora) Kristen Niedzwiecki w/ Questions
2023 CHS New York City Latino Experience Itinerary & Information
Junior Executive Council Message
Resources for Families
Our next After Prom meeting will be this Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 pm in the CHS Media Center. We will be discussing basketball concessions and plans for 2023. Hope to see you there.
We still are in need of a few concession volunteers for tonight's playoff game. Click here to sign up! All proceeds from concession sales benefit CHS students. Your support is greatly appreciated.
- Mr. Murray’s YouTube Page
- Week in Reflection: This is the Weekly Publication for Parents/Students/Staff
- Chardon High School: Program of Study
- Chardon High School Bell Schedule; Google Document of our bell schedule
- Chardon High School Student Handbook
- Teacher Resources for CHS Students
- Chardon High School Google Calendar
- Chardon Athletics Sports Calendar
Douglas Murray, Principal
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