When you look in the mirror--what do you see? What do you feel? What do you hear?

A reflection is a mirror image of what we see on the exterior.  When we look at ourselves we often see ourselves as other people describe us. Mirrors can be tricky in reflecting the mirage of another person's words. The world can be a cold place when we look in the mirror. But, does it have to be? Should it be? 

A mirror should reflect the beauty of our creation, our words, and our feelings. Everyone is beautiful. Everyone has value, and everyone has worth. It is up to each of us to reflect this into our own mind's eye in order to change our world, our perspective, and our outcomes--and in doing so, we change another person's world.  A little bit of kindness goes a long way. That kindness lives in each of us.

This time of year can be difficult for many of our students and families. Take a moment to look in the mirror to see the beauty of YOU, the beauty of your smile, the beauty of your presence, and the beauty of your impact on so many. BeYOUtiful!

December, 12: Monday- White Day Schedule
December 13: Tuesday- White Day Schedule

On Wednesday, 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 16: White Day Schedule

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​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:

• All teachers have either a project, presentation, essay, unit test, or a traditional midterm scheduled contingent upon the course the student is in.
• School Transportation will run at the Regular Hours.
• The cafeteria will have adjusted hours and menu items.
• Students may be picked up after their last test of the day.
• Each day has a make-up test time built in.
• Auburn Career students will be able to make the scheduled times of their tests; however make-up times are available.

Teachers will speak to each student regarding  the midterm schedule within their classroom.

This year AC4P, and Interact are raising funds for the annual Jeremy's Kids Christmas fundraiser. This fundraiser is in memory of Jeremy Mizen, the 6-year-old son of teacher Rob Mizen, who died in a car crash on Christmas Eve in 1999. Instead of dwelling on their horrible loss and having this tragic event destroy their lives, Mr. Mizen and his wife decided that they would instead celebrate Jeremy’s life focusing on the positive aspects of his life.
 
AC4P, NHS, Interact, and the Actively Caring Leadership class will use the raised funds to support less fortunate families in the Chardon Community. Many local families are struggling financially with giving their children gifts on Christmas. Every year the students of Chardon High School have joined together with the community to make sure relief was available to these families. 

As a follow up the the event that Sydney Murray and Faith Kilfoyle organized--The 2022 Holiday Craft Show was a huge success! Sydney and Faith were able to raise nearly $1,200 in donations from the show and the vendors were very successful! Thank you for all those who participated and came to the day. We will make this an annual event at Chardon High School!
 
Thank you for your generosity.  ​

The last few weeks on Wednesday mornings for late start, Jared Pike, Mackenzie Siko and Natalie Varmette gave up their time to go into the 5th grade band to volunteer their time and talents. They have been helping the students learn their instruments.  Tonight at the 5th grade band concert, they were thanked by Mrs. Michelle Watson for all their help. ​

This week our two AFS students, Juan and Navya, came to present to all of Mrs. Korenke’s Spanish classes about Argentina and India.  The Spanish classes were captivated by learning about geography, sports, food, school, and cultural customs.  Of course, our CHS kids had some GREAT questions about Argentine and Indian culture and everyone learned a lot!  Thanks Juan and Navya!!  Great job! 

Chardon Goes to the Musicals is excited to announce ticket sales for Hadestown and Beetlejuice. Money is due to Crescendo Club by Friday, December 9.

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.

As a continuation of the Fundraiser for Jeremy's Kids, Julianne Sweet and members of NHS are working on another sale that continues to model the core values at Chardon High School.

​7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryout Information @ CMS 
7th: Monday Dec. 19th- 3:00-4:15
8th: Monday Dec. 19th- 4:15-5:30

7th: Wednesday Dec. 21st- 3:00-4:15
8th: Wednesday Dec. 21st - 4:15-5:30

• 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

Dear Class of 2022 Parents/Guardians:

The Chardon Local Schools has been working to prepare graduates for post-secondary success. Referred to as the 4E's, all graduates should be prepared for:  Enrollment in further education, Employment, Enlistment, and/or Entrepreneurship. 

The District, in accordance with ORC ( 3302.03) and in compliance with the Ohio Department of Education, is collecting information from graduates from the Class of 2022 regarding their post-secondary activities.

We encourage families to share our SURVEY with their child who graduated from Chardon High School as part of the Class of 2022.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ed.klein@chardonschools.org.

The finish line for the semester is quickly approaching. It is quite amazing to reflect on how fast the second quarter came to closure. December 21st marks the midpoint of the year...how have you used the time that you were given? We had such a strong start to the year across each grade level! Take the proper time that you need to talk to your children about where they are socially, emotionally, and academically. This time of year is experienced differently by all students and families. As much as academic achievement is important--so is the well-being of all of our children. Our students know that they have excellent educators that care for their every need, but the extension of school is secondary to the root of the needs that children need at home. As much as we ask our children to be present at school while at school...it is just as important for each of us as parents to be present while our children are present. The one variable that we cannot change is time. Take the time this weekend to be present to all of the variables of your children and remind them how much you support and love them. ​

Have a warm and beautiful weekend with your family and friends!
​Douglas Murray, Principal

One of the most important aspects of life is making decisions each day in and out of school. Every choice that we decide can impact our lives either in a good or in a bad way, it helps shapes us to identify who we are to ourselves and to other people

Next week, we are entering our midterm and final schedules for the semester. The choices that we make to work intentionally on our work has and will continue to give us confidence and demonstrate our marks at the end of the quarter. Working on our relationships, being kind, and being honest continues to define our character. Furthermore, taking the time to prepare and finish strong this quarter will allow us to go into next week feeling confident in our ability. Not all choices and consequences lead us astray. These choices that we face refine us to grow and mature into the person we long to become. Allow every detail today to help you shape your attitude, effort, and approach to your life. Make the choice this weekend to express gratitude, appreciation, love, and take time to review for the upcoming midterms and finals.

This year AC4P, and Interact are raising funds for the annual Jeremy's Kids Christmas fundraiser. This fundraiser is in memory of Jeremy Mizen, the 6-year-old son of teacher Rob Mizen, who died in a car crash on Christmas Eve in 1999. Instead of dwelling on their horrible loss and having this tragic event destroy their lives, Mr. Mizen and his wife decided that they would instead celebrate Jeremy’s life focusing on the positive aspects of his life.
 
AC4P, NHS, Interact, and the Actively Caring Leadership class will use the raised funds to support less fortunate families in the Chardon Community. Many local families are struggling financially with giving their children gifts on Christmas. Every year the students of Chardon High School have joined together with the community to make sure relief was available to these families. 

As a follow up the the event that Sydney Murray and Faith Kilfoyle organized--The 2022 Holiday Craft Show was a huge success! Sydney and Faith were able to raise nearly $1,200 in donations from the show and the vendors were very successful! Thank you for all those who participated and came to the day. We will make this an annual event at Chardon High School!
 
Thank you for your generosity.  ​

​AHLI went to The Sub Zero Mission in Painesville.  While there the students got a tour of the building and daily operations.  The students jumped in to pack warming bags for the homeless,  organize the store, hang drywall, wrap presents and decorate for the holiday drive for the homeless.  The eighth graders also learned about the outreach that goes on at Sub Zero to help the homeless in five states.  It was a great day and a great way for our leadership group to give back to the community.  

The Chardon High School ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Monday, December 12. This extraordinary evening culminated with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. Our top core value is Community at CHS. Our community were invited to see the state of the art facility that was renovated due to the overwhelming donations from SO many people. Our kids are so grateful for this awesome classroom for our athletes!

The following message was sent to us from AFS:

AFS Intercultural Programs is celebrating our 75th year of international student exchange. Your staff and school community have been - and still are - a vital part of our AFS story as we strive to make the world more just and peaceful. Heartwarming stories about schools like yours, as we received from local AFS Volunteers Valerie Tommasone and Barbara Plishka, are just one part of why we want to recognize your school.

Regarding Chardon High School’s long-standing relationship with AFS, Valerie and Barbara shared with us that they are appreciative of the school’s strong, ongoing partnership with AFS. They wrote:
“Chardon High School has been active with AFS since 1967. Chardon regularly hosts multiple AFS students and promotes intercultural awareness within their school. Teacher Esther Neuman, has organized events for AFS students such as Halloween parties, and invited other local schools as well.
One of our volunteers went through the yearbooks to find additional information: I found that Chardon High School has hosted more than 154 students in the school years from 1966-67 to 2022-23, 56 years.”

On behalf of the entire AFS global community – thank you!  Your school is helping us reach our vision that every student and educator can become a global citizen when schools partner with AFS-USA, and we look forward to continuing our story and partnership together in the years to come.

With gratitude, 

Amparo Rios 
School Partnerships Coordinator
AFS-USA

SUBMISSION DEADLINE for senior pictures are Friday, JANUARY 27, 2023

Requirements for your senior picture:

• Pictures can be taken with the professional photographer of your choice. 
• Your picture must be a head and shoulder shot.  If your picture does not meet this requirement,   we reserve the right to crop your picture accordingly. 
• It is recommended/preferred for the picture to have a simple background.  The picture can be taken indoors or outdoors.
• If submitted in color, your picture will be printed in color.
• There should not be props in the picture. We will not accept pictures with hands touching the face or head.  No hats allowed.

Submitting your senior picture:  

• Email your picture to daniel.chenoweth@chardonschools.org (please do NOT reduce quality of photos when sent - at least 300 dpi)
• Send your picture to the high school on a CD as a “.jpeg” file.
• Last resort option, submit a wallet size hard copy photo to the high school office.  

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

Also, see below for senior tribute forms
​

​7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryout Information @ CMS 
7th: Monday Dec. 19th- 3:00-4:15
8th: Monday Dec. 19th- 4:15-5:30

7th: Wednesday Dec. 21st- 3:00-4:15
8th: Wednesday Dec. 21st - 4:15-5:30

• 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

Since this is the last Week in Reflection prior to the new year, school returns on January 4, 2023. We will begin with consecutive white day schedules.

It is hard to believe that we celebrated Thanksgiving last week. Preparing for the holiday season can deploy so many emotions: excitement, beauty, new beginnings, and stress. Our response to the season often can act as an amalgamation of all of these feelings all at one time. So, how can you take time this December to prepare and calibrate for the season?

Excitement: Recall the emotions that you had as a child. You were filled with wonder and awe. Life was very simple in your eyes and everything was pure. These feelings remind us that this time of year is about spending time in the comfort of family and friends while celebrating traditions. Recreate these traditions with your family and celebrate each other. Your time together is so precious. As a child, we cherished these moments. Our children need traditions and memories to pass on these celebrations with their families someday.  Stop for a moment to reflect on how quickly your time has come and gone with your children. These moments can never be replicated. We all need to pause and be reminded that certain things at work can wait in order for us to celebrate our children. 

Beauty: This season is filled with beauty in Ohio.  Yes, not all of us love snow. Yet, we cannot ignore its glory around us throughout this season. We know that our lives do not surround the obvious plot twists on the Hallmark channel, but we can pause to see the beauty in the simple things of life. I preach all of the time that we all have a story and together our stories make our community. Take time this month to create new habits for yourself, or even break some tough ones. One of the hardest tasks that dwell deep inside of humanity is being at peace with yourself. As hard as it can be---reduce the noise around you to see the beauty in you. Your life is a gift to be shared and nourished. Take time for yourself to breathe, slow down, and live in the moment.

New Beginnings: Celebrate your relationships. This is nothing new to your vocabulary. Many people are uncomfortable this time of year because of failed relationships, mourning, and hardships. Many of us have a hard time letting go of the past, feelings, and tough memories. How will you ever grow? Will you run from it or learn becomes of it? Seize every positive moment as an opportunity to expand your humility and every difficult moment as an opportunity to expand your territory and influence. Life is too short to hold on to the past as an ornament. Rather, seize the moment and polish your choices from it. 

Stress: Without a doubt, this time of year can cause stress. A simple example is to look at our mothers and spouses this time of year. They are stressed because they want everything to be perfect. That's all fine, but if you want your mother or spouse to experience fully the above stated---HELP THEM. This time of year is not to be burdened on the shoulders of one. It is an opportunity to show our love to those that care for us. Besides the stress that our families have during this season, we have our own personal stress. Students have the stress of exams, finals, and projects on top of their job and athletics. Of course, our children love to schedule (without telling us) social gatherings with their friends.  Students, take time to check your phone in at the door and converse with your family. The latest post on Snapchat or Tik Tok is certainly not as important as talking to a human face-to-face. Likewise, this time of year is a stressful time for staff as they attempt to do all of the above: preserving the excitement with their families, seeing the beauty in themselves, creating new beginnings, and grading all of their exams and projects. I am grateful to each of them as they work together to create new routines in new places while serving our mission.
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With the time constraints of my job, it is so important that I practice what I preach. The students and staff know that they are an extension of my family...but my faith, family, and friends are mission-critical to the daily energy and tasks asked of me as one of the building leaders.  Be the best version of yourself to those that matter most and live today with a focus on tomorrow.

I am not an ophthalmologist, but I know that too much screen time can impact my eyes. For over 8 years, we have lived in a (CE) Chromebook Era. It is academically hard to think of the (BCE) Before Chromebook Era. These devices have revolutionized every corner of education. Students and staff can literally do everything to deliver teaching and learning with them. These devices are extraordinary tools and help assist in the learning process. Since we utilize Google Classroom, Docs, and Sheets--so much of school is synchronous to instant feedback. There are so many positives to being a 1:1 school, and there is a huge responsibility to teach digital citizenship and how to buffer appropriate screen time. Monitoring screen time is important, and this week, I was immersed in 5 full observations--four of them were during block days. The best part of the lessons was that Chromebooks and cell phones were not anywhere near the students during the lessons. I observed highly engaging lessons that surrounded discussion, participation, conversation, and problem-solving. I literally was the only one on a device. This got me really thinking. I know that our kids are actively using their devices for learning, and as I write this WIR- we have 91 students currently online using their Chromebooks. The top 5 sites that are used this week are Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Docs, MyHMHEducation, and ALEKS. This is the data that I see.

However, a lesson that impressed me to write this portion of the Week in Reflection was something observed in AP Spanish. [I must add that I had to translate what the heck was going on as they actively engaged in dialogue preparing for the AP Test.] The Spanish dialogue and conjugation of language surrounded a discussion between peers on the topic of screen time. In this room, it was interesting to see that this sample size of students averaged a range of 2hrs-17hrs of active screen time on their cellular device! The was mind-blowing. After researching, I learned that the "average" screen time calculated in professional journals is that high school-age students average around 7.5 hours of calculated cell phone screen time throughout a single day. This is a crazy number to think about. Literally, a third of the day staring at a little screen. The joke in that class was that I was going to put this in the Week in Reflection. After the dare (which I will hear about from them), I took it on. I told the class that I was going to share resources for parents to learn how to monitor and set limits to screen time. 

Many parents are actively involved in this process already, but there are many of us out there that don't know how to. The link above is quite clear to moderate cell phone users. For others, the old adage, "Give me your phone" may suffice. Regardless of where you are on the list, it is a good reminder for us and a great reminder for our children to slow down, decompress from screen time, and let their eyes relax. ​

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. ​

Download File
​
​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:

• All teachers have either a project, presentation, essay, unit test, or a traditional midterm scheduled contingent upon the course the student is in.
• School Transportation will run at the Regular Hours.
• The cafeteria will have adjusted hours and menu items.
• Students may be picked up after their last test of the day.
• Each day has a make-up test time built in.
• Auburn Career students will be able to make the scheduled times of their tests; however make-up times are available.

Teachers will speak to each student regarding  the midterm schedule within their classroom.

It is time to start preparing for Graduation!  Attached is all of the information you need to order your Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements, Class Ring and other senior items.  Please be sure to order by the deadline, so your items are delivered in plenty of time before graduation. This is now passed due. Seniors, take care of this task this weekend.
​

This year AC4P, and Interact are raising funds for the annual Jeremy's Kids Christmas fundraiser. This fundraiser is in memory of Jeremy Mizen, the 6-year-old son of teacher Rob Mizen, who died in a car crash on Christmas Eve in 1999. Instead of dwelling on their horrible loss and having this tragic event destroy their lives, Mr. Mizen and his wife decided that they would instead celebrate Jeremy’s life focusing on the positive aspects of his life.
 
AC4P, NHS, Interact, and the Actively Caring Leadership class will use the raised funds to support less fortunate families in the Chardon Community. Many local families are struggling financially with giving their children gifts on Christmas. Every year the students of Chardon High School have joined together with the community to make sure relief was available to these families. 

As a follow up the the event that Sydney Murray and Faith Kilfoyle organized--The 2022 Holiday Craft Show was a huge success! Sydney and Faith were able to raise nearly $1,200 in donations from the show and the vendors were very successful! Thank you for all those who participated and came to the day. We will make this an annual event at Chardon High School!
 
Thank you for your generosity.  

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. 

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.

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.

​The 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!

2023 New York City Latino Experience Tour
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

Chardon Goes to the Musicals is excited to announce ticket sales for Hadestown and Beetlejuice. Money is due to Crescendo Club by Friday, December 9.

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.

Students in grades 8-11 who may be interested in being a Topperette in the future should consider attending the free training sessions in the fundamentals of Topperettes offered by our Topperette coaches. All are welcome. The clinics start this coming Monday, December 5 at Maple Early Learning Center from 6-7 PM. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and tennis shoes or dance shoes. See Ms Lichtler in the band room if you have any questions or email dstapel@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there!

As a continuation of the Fundraiser for Jeremy's Kids, Julianne Sweet and members of NHS are working on another sale that continues to model the core values at Chardon High School.

• 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

Dear Class of 2022 Parents/Guardians:

The Chardon Local Schools has been working to prepare graduates for post-secondary success. Referred to as the 4E's, all graduates should be prepared for:  Enrollment in further education, Employment, Enlistment, and/or Entrepreneurship. 

The District, in accordance with ORC ( 3302.03) and in compliance with the Ohio Department of Education, is collecting information from graduates from the Class of 2022 regarding their post-secondary activities.

We encourage families to share our SURVEY with their child who graduated from Chardon High School as part of the Class of 2022.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ed.klein@chardonschools.org.

Sincerely, 
Ed Klein, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent
Chardon Local Schools

​This is an email that I sent to all students this week.

We are rounding another milestone of the school year. We just have a few regular school weeks left before we head into the midterm schedule. I have spent much of the last two days working with students. One of the experiences that I enjoy is counseling and giving advice to students. More recently, it has been all that I have been doing. Rightfully so, we have all needed some words of encouragement over the last 14 days.

With all of the emotions that we face as students (and staff) outside of the hours of the school day, we often see you and greet you when you are most tired, and lethargic at 7:15 am. Let's be real, mornings are tough for most of us and we are all feeling stressed. Even for the adults that get to school really early--we all need are internal engines to start...and we all have a story that we are bringing to school. 

This time of year can impact us differently without us even knowing it. The hustle of school, activities and the holidays can catch us when we are not ready. What is really important is prioritizing the little things, writing things down, and doing what we can with the time we are given--in school, in class, and with the responsibilities that we all face.

Always know that you are surrounded by people who care for you and want you to be the most successful that you can be at CHS. It is important to seek out help from your teachers for anything: missing assignments, absences, struggle with understanding, not having the energy, or just having someone to listen to you. Your counselors, coaches, staff, and administrators will make the time to be present for your needs. You just need to ask, or have someone ask for you. 

We care for you more than you can understand. Take a few moments to reflect on these words, do a little self-reflection internally, and take a deep breath. 

One step at a time, one moment at a time, and one day at a time. Together, and that's the key word--TOGETHER--we will transcend as Hilltoppers.

Oftentimes, I feel that I write to just my internal self since I never know who is reading these emails. It only takes one person to make another feel better in the present moment.  With that mantra in my head, I wish you a good night and an even better tomorrow. You are loved!

-Murray

Have a beautiful weekend with your family friends! Stay Warm!

​Douglas Murray, Principal

PS. Students in Mr. Massucci's 7th period class, feel free to critique the Week in Reflection in any section for the topic sentence, body, evidence, and conclusion