Announcements
Announcements
NEW! FREE MEALS FOR ENTIRE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR: We are pleased to share with you that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has now extended its summer meal program through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. This extension will allow the Cardinal Local School District to provide FREE breakfast and lunch to each student during school days. The meals are free regardless of financial status. | INFORMATIONAL LETTER
2019-2020 YEARBOOKS: The 2019-2020 yearbooks are IN! Current students may pick up their yearbook (if ordered) in the art room. Remote learners and 2020 grads may pick up their pre-ordered yearbooks in the school office during office hours. Please contact the CHS Office (440-632-0261 opt.5) for pick up information.
CONGRATULATIONS FALL SPORTS/ACTIVITIES SENIORS: Congratulations Class of 2021! | SENIORS
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS NEEDED: All student immunization records are due into the office by Tuesday, September 15. If an appointment has been scheduled to update your student’s immunizations, please let us know and we will accept that for the time being, but please get us those updated immunization records immediately following that appointment.
OPTIONAL FALL TESTING: Students in grades 10-12 received information via email about several option fall tests that can be taken. These include the PSAT, SAT, ASVAB and the Americanism test. The deadline to register for the PSAT and SAT is this Friday, September 11. Please direct all questions to Mrs. DeRamo at jill.deramo@cardinalschools.org. | TESTING INFORMATION
STUDENT WITHDRAWALS: Families who need to withdraw their student from school, may now submit their form electronically. Verification of enrollment into the new school must be provided within 10 SCHOOL DAYS. | WITHDRAW FROM CHS
2019-2020 Yearbook Information
IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION: All immunization records were due by Friday, September 20, 2019. 7th grade students must have a TDAP and meningococcal vaccination and 12th graders must have a second meningococcal booster. The Geauga County Health Department offers clinics in Middlefield and surrounding areas for those who may need it. | Immunization Summary
CARDINAL CCP: Discover more about our College Credit Plus (CCP) classes being taught right here at Cardinal High School by Cardinal teachers! Thanks to our advanced communications students for putting this together! | WATCH!
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
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Announcements
NEW! BOE MEETING TIME CHANGE NOTICE: The Cardinal BOE Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 28 will begin at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be held via Zoom. | NOTICE | Agenda | Meeting Link | Meeting ID: 961 4751 6780; Meeting Password: Cardinal
GEAUGA COUNTY MOVES TO RED LEVEL: Cardinal Schools will remain open | HEALTH DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
FREE MEALS FOR ENTIRE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR: We are pleased to share with you that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has now extended its summer meal program through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. This extension will allow the Cardinal Local School District to provide FREE breakfast and lunch to each student during school days. The meals are free regardless of financial status. | INFORMATIONAL LETTER
The free meals are also allowing the district to provide meals to families for weekends too. We will be rolling out a pilot breakfast meal program at CMS only this Friday, October 23. If the pilot program goes well we will look at expanding it into our other buildings soon. | CMS PILOT BREAKFAST MEAL PROGRAM DETAILS
DISTRICT RECEIVES PURPLE STAR DESIGNATION: The District is proud to announce that we have received a Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department of Education for our commitment to military families! | PRESS RELEASE
COUNTY SERVICES: Join Metzenbaum Center and the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities for a virtual meeting October 27 from 6-8 p.m. to learn more about services available for transition aged youth. | INFORMATION
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED: The District is looking to hire non-teaching substitutes for all positions (cafeteria cook & cashier, custodial, maintenance, paraprofessional, secretarial, transportation aides & drivers.) Apply at the BOE. | DETAILS
CONGRATULATIONS FALL SPORTS/ACTIVITIES SENIORS: Congratulations Class of 2021! | SENIORS
REMOTE LEARNING INFORMATION (families can refer to this information if there are questions about what to expect and what to do on days Cardinal goes to district-wide remote learning due to COVID-19.)
REMOTE LEARNER MEAL REQUEST FORM (only for those learning remotely)
Community Forum Meeting | Building Photos
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING INFORMATION
UH School Restart Playbook | SCHOOL EXCLUSION CRITERIA | RETURN TO SCHOOL CRITERIA
DISTRICT-WIDE REMOTE LEARNING MEAL REQUEST: Should the district move back to all remote learning due to COVID-19 reasons, whether it’s for one day or several, our food service department will continue to provide meals on those days. We need to prepare for this now and are asking families to please review the information provided here and submit the form if you’d like to participate in this service. | INFORMATION | MEAL SIGN-UP
TRANSPORTATION OPT OUT: Parents who wish to transport their child(ren) to school this year in lieu of riding the bus should complete this transportation opt-out form. Students riding the bus will sit two to a seat and be required to wear masks at all times. We can fit a maximum of 44 students on each bus. You can opt back in for transportation after opting out, however, this form should only be used by those who plan to transport their child(ren) the majority of the time; this is NOT to be used for daily change requests. | OPT-OUT FORM
RE-OPENING PLANS Q & A – Please take a moment to read through the plans carefully. We have done our best to answer as many questions as we could at this point. Not all details are finalized currently and we appreciate your patience as we continue to work through the challenges. Please also note that this is a working document and the plans could change depending on mandates, recommendations, and the current pandemic situation. The deadline to enroll in at-home learning has also been extended to August 7. Thank you! STATE GUIDELINES
DISTRICT WITHDRAWALS: Families who need to withdraw their students from the district may now submit their withdrawal form electronically. Please submit one form per student. Please note, if verification of enrollment into the new school is not received within 10 SCHOOL DAYS, the district is required to notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Geauga County Juvenile Judge. (Ohio Revised Code 3321.13(B)). To withdraw, select the building of attendance: JES | CMS |CHS
Sign up now for 2020-21 Sports/Activities: Sports/Activities Registration | 2020-21 P2P Fees (approved 6/10/20)
PANDEMIC ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (P-EBT) UPDATE: Ohio has been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). Administered by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, the P-EBT program provides additional monetary assistance to households with children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures. | FLYER
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
REFUND INFORMATION | SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM | Student Work Permit Information | COVID Information and Tips | Previous Updates
ENROLL IN THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY: State officials are teaming up with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to provide every child from birth up to age five a new book each month. | DETAILS | ENROLL
HUSKIE PANTRY: Help us fill our Huskie Pantry! Donation bins are available in all school offices and the BOE. Bins will also be out at all school-sponsored events. | HUSKIE PANTRY
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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