Announcements
Announcements
NEW! CONSOLIDATION DISCUSSION AND FACTS: Recently the Mayor of Middlefield Village has presented publicly that the Cardinal Local School District should be taking the proper measures to consolidate with the Berkshire Local Schools. It is important to understand some FACTS that have not been presented that represent why the Cardinal Local Board of Education and administration are NOT seeking to consolidate at this point in time. | GET THE FACTS
NEW! PARENT WORKSHOPS: Geauga County Parent Mentor Laura Janson is hosting a series of parent workshops for students with disabilities. Workshops will focus on IEPs, 504s, and understanding FAPE. | REGISTER NOW
SNOW LINE: 440-632-0261, option 9. The message on the line is usually updated by 6:15 a.m. if a closing has been issued. Parents – if school has not been cancelled due to inclement weather, you can choose to keep your child home if you feel it is best. Please call them off to the respective building secretary, as usual, and we will excuse the absence. | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VISION & HEARING SCREENINGS: District health administrators will be conducting vision and hearing screenings throughout the year for new students, Kindergarteners, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th graders. Notifications will be sent home only if your child needs additional screenings. Contact the school health nurse for questions.
AWARD WINNERS: Congratulations to JES, CMS and CHS – Gold, Silver, and Bronze PBIS Award Winners for the 2017-18 school year!
P2P FEES:
- High school sports: $180
- Middle school sports: $90
- Music activities: $45
Deadlines for full payments are unchanged and can be found here HERE
FINAL FORMS: The district is now partnering with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service, for our athletic/activity participation information. | DETAILS
BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE: The YMCA is offering a before and after school care program for the 2018-19 school year at Jordak Elementary School. | DETAILS | REGISTER NOW
FAMILY PASS: Purchase your Huskie Pride Family Pass today! | BUY NOW
CHS BRONZE RANKING: Cardinal High School has earned a National Ranking of Bronze from the U.S. News & World Report in the Best High Schools rankings. | READ MORE | RANKING
RUMOR HAS IT: We all know how quickly rumors can spread and grow – have you heard something about the Cardinal Local School District that you’d like more information about? Share it with us! | READ MORE
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SNOW LINE: 440-632-0261, option 9. The message on the line is usually updated by 6:15 a.m. if a closing has been issued. Parents – if school has not been cancelled due to inclement weather, you can choose to keep your child home if you feel it is best. Please call them off to the respective building secretary, as usual, and we will excuse the absence. | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TESTING: This year students will be participating in various classroom, district, and state-level assessments. | Letter to Parents
VISION & HEARING SCREENINGS: District health administrators will be conducting vision and hearing screenings throughout the year for new students, Kindergarteners, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th graders. Notifications will be sent home only if your child needs additional screenings. Contact the school health nurse for questions.
P2P FEES:
- High school sports: $180
- Middle school sports: $90
- Music activities: $45
Deadlines for full payments are unchanged and can be found here HERE
FINAL FORMS: The district is now partnering with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service, for our athletic/activity participation information. | DETAILS
FAMILY PASS: Purchase your Huskie Pride Family Pass today! | BUY NOW
RUMOR HAS IT: We all know how quickly rumors can spread and grow – have you heard something about the Cardinal Local School District that you’d like more information about? Share it with us! | READ MORE
INFINITE CAMPUS: Mobile App District Code – LBTSFC
2017-18 PBIS Bronze Award
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NEW! Orders are now being accepted for your Cardinal Middle School 2018-2019 yearbook. Order forms have been sent home with students; extra forms are available on the counter in the CMS office. Cost is $17 for softcover & $22 for hardcover. Orders may also be placed online @ ybpay.lifetouch.com. Yearbook ID code for Cardinal Middle School is 12446319. Deadline is January 31, 2019.
NEW! Have any CMS pictures you’d like to see in the yearbook? Lifetouch is looking for you! Find out how to see your photos in print. Deadline is February 22, 2019. | CMS Yearbook Photo Submission info
NEW! Box Tops contest – Round #2 — Bring in those Box Tops for Education before February 22 & help win a party with your friends! Teams are the same as in the past – boys vs. girls for each grade level. Collection boxes are in the CMS office.
NEW! Students from Cardinal Middle School have created a student leadership group that is part of a Youth Led movement throughout Ohio. These youth leaders are asking for all students in the school to participate in a confidential & voluntary survey. | Read more here: Youth Led Prevention – Jan 2019
SNOW LINE: 440-632-0261, option 9. The message on the line is usually updated by 6:15 a.m. if a closing has been issued. Parents – if school has not been cancelled due to inclement weather, you can choose to keep your child home if you feel it is best. Please call them off to the respective building secretary, as usual, and we will excuse the absence. | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VISION & HEARING SCREENINGS: District health administrators will be conducting vision and hearing screenings throughout the year for new students, Kindergarteners, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th graders. Notifications will be sent home only if your child needs additional screenings. Contact the school health nurse for questions.
FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM: Cardinal Local Schools knows that a healthy meal helps fuel students for better learning opportunities. Applications for Free/Reduced meals may be completed at any time throughout the school year. A new application is required every year. Please direct your application request to the CMS office at 440/632-0261 ext. 4001 Mrs. Tally Hostetler.
Eligibility Guidelines 2018-2019
P2P FEES:
- High school sports: $180
- Middle school sports: $90
- Music activities: $45
Deadlines for full payments are unchanged and can be found here HERE
BUS ROUTES: Bus Routes for the 2018-19 school year have been posted. | VIEW ROUTES
FINAL FORMS: The district is now partnering with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service, for our athletic/activity participation information. | DETAILS
Parents’ Guide to Student Success: 5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade
Not sure when the next PTO meeting is? Can’t remember when report cards are available? Look here any time during the school year – we are continuously updating as events are added. | CMS Calendar Dates 2018-2019
PBIS AWARD WINNER: Cardinal Middle School has received a Silver Award from the state for its positive behavior implementation during the 2017-18 school year!
RUMOR HAS IT: We all know how quickly rumors can spread and grow – have you heard something about the Cardinal Local School District that you’d like more information about? Share it with us! | READ MORE
STUDENT FEES: Student fees can be paid online through your IC Parent Portal account. Don’t have an account? Click here to sign up!
Infinite Campus: Mobile App District Code – LBTSFC
2016-17 PBIS Bronze Award
2017-18 PBIS Silver Award
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SNOW LINE: 440-632-0261, option 9. The message on the line is usually updated by 6:15 a.m. if a closing has been issued. Parents – if school has not been cancelled due to inclement weather, you can choose to keep your child home if you feel it is best. Please call them off to the respective building secretary, as usual, and we will excuse the absence. | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ACADEMIC RALLIES: Congratulations to our third and fourth grade students who were recognized for their academic achievements in the first quarter! | 3rd Grade Winners | 4th Grade Winners
NEWSLETTER: Read the latest news from Jordak in our monthly newsletter! November’s news is now available! | READ IT!
VISION & HEARING SCREENINGS: District health administrators will be conducting vision and hearing screenings throughout the year for new students, Kindergarteners, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th graders. Notifications will be sent home only if your child needs additional screenings. Contact the school health nurse for questions.
PBIS AWARD WINNERS: Jordak Elementary has received a Gold award from the state for positive behavior interventions during the 2017-18 school year!
BUS ROUTES: Bus Routes for the 2018-19 school year have been posted. | VIEW ROUTES
BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE: The YMCA is offering a before and after school care program for the 2018-19 school year at Jordak Elementary School. | DETAILS | REGISTER NOW
JES CAFE RECEIVES STATE RECOGNITION: JES Cafe named “the place to be” by the Ohio Department of Education Office of Child Nutrition! | READ MORE!
RUMOR HAS IT: We all know how quickly rumors can spread and grow – have you heard something about the Cardinal Local School District that you’d like more information about? Share it with us! | READ MORE
“Reading ‘Round the Clock” videos: Reading can happen anytime, anywhere! You and your children can explore the joy of reading together with this series of “Reading ‘Round the Clock” videos that give easy tips for working reading practice into everyday activities! The videos give great tips on keeping your family reading and preparing your children for Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Click the links to view the videos! Reading on the Go | Reading for a Purpose | Reading on the Screen
Giant Eagle Apple for the Students: Click here to learn how to join the program and support our schools!
Infinite Campus: Mobile App District Code – LBTSFC
Parent Portal: All families need to sign up for an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Interim and quarterly report cards will be posted here and not sent home.
2016-17 PBIS Bronze Award
2016-17 PBIS Silver Award
2017-18 PBIS Gold Award