Calling Chardon community members — sign up today to teach Chardon Middle School students an engaging lesson for a half day...
JA in a Day Volunteers
Calling Chardon community members — sign up today to teach Chardon Middle School students an engaging lesson for a half day. CMS teachers and students are eager to welcome volunteers to the classroom on May 14 and 15 to cover a Junior Achievement in a Day lesson and also share about their own career journeys.
CMS partners with Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland, Inc. for JA in a Day each year to inspire and prepare young learners to succeed in a global economy. Programs include core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy, preparing students to own their economic success, plan for their future and make smart academic and economic choices.
Junior Achievement takes the guesswork out for community volunteers, providing all the necessary lesson and classroom materials. Volunteers simply choose their preferred day, an available lesson and grade level — fourth, fifth or seventh. No prior teaching experience is required.
Visit the JA in a Day online sign-up form on the news page of the district website or contact CMS Principal Adam Tomco at adam.tomco@chardonschools.org or 440-285-4062 to learn more and register.
Best High School 2024
Chardon High School was notified by the U.S. News and World Reports on April 23 that the school is officially published as a Best High School for 2024. The district was first notified in the fall of earning this prestigious title, which includes the school’s high national and metro-area rankings.
Specifically, U.S. News ranked CHS among the top ten percent of public high schools in Ohio; the top 20 (number 18) of Cleveland metro area public high schools; and the top 40 percent of high schools, nationally.
Mary Pat Pavicic, interim principal at CHS, stated on April 26 in the school newsletter for families, “This honor is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, parents/guardians and overall school community, in alignment with our district’s commitment to high achievement for all students. Congratulations to all.”
Community members are encouraged to visit the education rankings section of the U.S. News and World Reports website at usnews.com.
Tiny Toppers Grow a Worm Compost
Chardon Early Learning Center prekindergarten students taught by Claire Dolan and educational assistant Colleen Geisman have been busy growing their own worm compost in the classroom. Tiny Toppers are furthering their critical thinking and analyzing skills as they learn and observe the positive impact worms have on Earth, including in gardens.
Miss Dolan shared, “Since early spring, students took turns every few days feeding carrots, tea bags and torn-up newspapers to the worms. After a few weeks of observation, the class found a safe spot outdoors to release the worms back to the Earth.”
