The windows replacement project at Chardon Middle School began on March 29, one of 11 spring/summer 2022 facilities improvements...
Full Windows Replacement
The windows replacement project at Chardon Middle School began on March 29, one of 11 spring/summer 2022 facilities improvements outlined by assistant superintendent of business affairs Steven Kofol during the Feb. 22 regular board meeting. The school’s existing windows are the originals to the building, which was built in 1965 with additions constructed in 1974.
The project entails the removal of all of the building’s existing windows and installation of 29 new windows and 10 new curtainwalls, representing a full replacement for the building on both the first and second floors. Among the issues with the aging windows were energy inefficiency due to single-pane glass, as well as broken hardware, few screens, inability to open some windows and leaks.
The total estimated cost of the project is approximately $370,000 and will be paid for by ESSER (federal) funds.
Questions regarding the windows project can be directed to Mr. Kofol through email at steven.kofol@chardonschools.org or by calling the business affairs department during school hours at 440-286-0507.
Marching Band Performs at Disney
The Chardon High School Hilltopper Marching Band had the honor of performing at Walt Disney World over spring break March 19- 24. To audition for the honor, the band submitted three recent performance videos as well as photos of the group.
“The Hilltoppers did an outstanding job marching in the Magic Kingdom on March 21 at the 6 p.m. parade,” said CHS band director Melissa Lichtler. “The parade was one-mile long and approximately 1,000 people from all over the world were in attendance.”
Other highlights of the trip included a stop at Buc-ees, morning swimming at the hotel and time spent in each of the Disney parks.
“Thanks to the Chardon board of education and Chardon High School administration for approving this trip,” said Ms. Lichtler. “A huge thank you also to our wonderful chaperones Lorrie Beil, Gloria Koritansky, Chardon Middle School band instructors Michelle Watson and Todd Watson, Jennifer Squires, Barb Breznay, Christine Clark, Cindy Nells and Bill Nells.”
Paper Towels for Rescue Village
The Chardon Middle School Builders Club organized a school-wide paper towel drive the week of March 14-18 to support Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village. The club’s members are sixth-grader Natasha Sutter; fifth-graders Owen Przepiora and Austin Samf; and fourth-graders Gabriella Frabotta, Kelsey Fisher and Austin Rusher.
The paper towel drive culminated in the collection of 168 rolls of paper towels in all from the school’s homerooms by March 18, with the fourth-grade classes amassing the most at 72 rolls.
“Paper towels are an important resource for Rescue Village as they care for animals in need in our community,” said CMS faculty member and Builders Club advisor Amanda Weaver.
The Builders Club, sponsored and supported by Kiwanis Club of Chardon, is an extracurricular activity open to all CMS students in grade levels four through seven with interest in serving their community and school. Members participate in community service projects and help plan fundraisers throughout the school year.
