Reminder that there will be no fees for beginning the 2024-2025 academic year.

No school or extra-curricular activities fees!

A reminder that at the Cardinal Board of Education meeting on December 13, 2023, the Board of Education accepted and approved the donations from the Cardinal Athletic Boosters from the Pat Preston Sports Raffle. With this donation, along with the willingness of the Board of Education to cover the remaining fees and expenses, 7-12 grade students/families will not have to pay to participate in extracurricular activities at Cardinal Local Schools.

As these fees have been eliminated we also hope this will allow our students' participation to increase in all extra curricular activities. The District's continued efforts and attention to district right-sizing and financial oversight will hopefully allow us to continue providing these opportunities in 2025 and beyond!

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About

Hello Cardinal Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!

My name is Paul Gerycz. I am so excited to be the Cardinal Jr/Sr High School Principal! It is an incredible honor and privilege to be able to serve our Cardinal families in these roles, and I am extremely excited about this new school year.

This year will begin my thirty-sixth year in education where I have been a principal, an athletic director, a teacher, and a coach. My wife, Sally, and I have been married for thirty-two years. We have been blessed with two daughters, Allison and Emily. We are Ohio natives and life-long Cleveland sports fans.

At Cardinal Local Schools, everything we do is based on our core belief of Huskie P.R.I.D.E. (Productive, Respectful, Involved, Determined, and Empathetic). Cardinal Schools – let’s work together to make the upcoming school year the best it can be! I look forward to sharing with you in all of the amazing experiences that are in store for us.

Proud to be a Huskie,

Paul J. Gerycz, Jr/Sr High School Principal

Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School

About

Hello Cardinal Jr/Sr High School Families!

I would like to welcome you all to the new school year at Cardinal Local Schools. The staff is excited to work with each and every student to help them achieve all of their academic goals. We work extremely hard to support every student and to build and develop a culture and climate of excellence.

I’m proud to say that the 2024-2025 school year will be my 16th year at Cardinal Local Schools. I have been at Cardinal from the beginning, completing my student teaching here, working as a building sub, head varsity coach and classroom teacher. I am excited to begin my second year as the 7-12 assistant principal and continue to serve the Cardinal community.

Education is about people, and as Woody Hayes once said “You win with people!” We value communication, collaboration and the connections we make in our community. Please reach out to us at any time and GO HUSKIES!

Proud to be a Huskie,

Brian George, Jr/Sr High School Associate Principal

Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School

About

Hello Cardinal Elementary Families!

My name is Bob Kujala, and I am excited to be the Principal of Cardinal Elementary School. I have served in educational leadership since 2011 at local schools, Windham Exempted Village Schools and Southington Local Schools. My spouse, Rachel and I have three children (my daughters, Emily and Mara, attend YSU and my son, Matt is a Sophomore at Labrae High School.

Last year was my first in the district and it was awesome to get to really know the culture and traditions of the district and of course, get to know my students. I am so appreciative of the families and support they provided over the year for me at Jordak Elementary.

If one thing is constant in life, it is change. So without further adieu, this year, we are bringing together the students and staff from Jordak Elementary and part of Cardinal Middle School. This new beginning is really exciting because of the opportunities this new configuration will provide. Our teachers will be able to collaborate further up the grade levels. This will help with planning and implementing instruction and providing intervention as needed. The facilities provided much larger physical education opportunities and access to technology opportunities. I am sure there will be some adjusting pains that we will work through, but in the end Huskie Pride travels!

What will not change, is my commitment to providing the very best educational experience for the children of the Cardinal Community. I am looking forward to the 2024 school year and continuing to grow as the Principal of Cardinal Elementary School.

Proud to be a Huskie,

Bob Kujala, Cardinal Elementary School Principal

Cardinal Elementary School

About

Hello Cardinal Families!

It is my pleasure to introduce myself and give a brief introduction. My name is Brittney Wilson, and I am so excited to serve Cardinal Elementary School as Associate Principal for the 2024-2025 School Year! I am coming to you from the Solon City Schools where I have served in many capacities, both in Leadership and Classroom roles.

It is going to be a big year with many changes and shifts as we move to our new school home. I am more than positive that our Huskies will move through this transition with PRIDE!

I am eager to learn about our students, staff, and district. I am so interested in getting an opportunity to chat with as many new faces as possible, and to be a help and support this year. I also am looking forward to working with Mr. Kujala to ensure that we are providing the best quality education, instruction, and culture for our young students.

Thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow as a Huskie in this new chapter! I am optimistic for a great year!

Proud to be a Huskie,

Brittney Wilson, Cardinal Elementary School Associate Principal

Cardinal Elementary School

Programs

Spotlight

Why I chose Cardinal: "I chose Cardinal because of the balance of tradition and innovation, the respect for student, time and family, and the level of P.R.I.D.E. that has been evident through my whole process of interviewing with the team!"

- Miss Wilson (CES Associate Principal)

Welcome, Mr. Lozier!

- Mr. Lozier (CES P.E. Teacher)

Welcome, Catherine Kasdan!

- Mrs. Kasdan (CES Art Teacher)

Why I chose Cardinal: I chose Cardinal because my values and goals as an educator align with the mission and values of Cardinal Schools."

- Mrs. Tomazic (CES Intervention Specialist)

Miss Zetts - Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School Band Director

Why I chose Cardinal: "I chose Cardinal for the strong history of the music department, and how that history is so tightly woven with the community."

- Miss Zetts (Jr./Sr. Band Director)

Why I chose Cardinal: "The reason I chose Cardinal is the excellence of the district both academically and athletically."

- Mr. Turner (Jr./Sr. Social Studies Teacher)

Welcome, Mellissa Ellis!

- Melissa Ellis (Intervention Specialist)

Why I chose Cardinal: "I chose Cardinal not only because of the passion for excellence in academics but also because of the strong community it has!"

- Ms. LaMantia (CES Music Teacher)

Welcome, Karyn Mazzolini!

- Karyn Mazzolini (Jr./Sr. Math Teacher)