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Jan. 14: Early Release Day | Jan. 14: 9th Boys Basketball @ Crestwood, 4:30 p.m. | Jan. 14: Music Booster Meeting, 6:00 p.m. | Jan. 14: Athletic Booster Meeting, 7:00 p.m. | Jan. 15: MS Boys Basketball @ Berkshire, 4:30 p.m. | Jan. 15: JV/V Boys Basketball @ Fairport, 5:30 p.m. | Jan. 15: Varsity Wrestling @ Kirtland, 6:00 p.m. | Jan. 16: Early Release Day | Jan. 16: MS Wrestling @ Cuyahoga Hts., 4:30 p.m. | Jan. 16: MS Girls Basketball @ Wickliffe, 4:30 p.m. | Jan. 16: Varsity Girls Basketball @ Newbury, 6:00 p.m. | Jan. 17: MS Boys Basketball, CVC Tournament, TBA | Jan. 17: JES Family Math/Reading Night, 6:00 p.m. | Jan. 18: District Spelling Bee | Jan. 18: MS Boys Basketball, CVC Tournament, TBA | Jan. 18: 9/JV/V Boys Basketball vs. Kirtland, 4:30 p.m. | Jan. 19: MS Boys Basketball, CVC Tournament, TBA | Jan. 19: Varsity Wrestling @ Berkshire, 10:00 a.m. | Jan. 19: JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Wickliffe, 1:00 p.m. | Jan. 21: NO SCHOOL, MLK DA

Announcements

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