Cardinal Local Schools

🚨 Seniors – Don’t Forget! 🚨 Your community service hours sheet is due tomorrow, along with any outstanding school fees that need to be paid up! 📅 Don’t wait—get it done! ✅

🍩✨ Doughnuts with Grownups is coming up! ✨🍩 Join us Thursday & Friday, May 8–9 for a sweet start to the day! ☕👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📌 Be sure to check the image for specific times by grade level. 📝 Registration is required by Monday, May 5! 📚 Our Book Fair will also be running during this time — all students can participate, even if they don’t have a grown-up attending. Questions? Reach out to us at 📧 cardinalpto@cardinalschools.org

🙌🏼 A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing students and staff at CHS and CES who supported the Claridon Community Helps food drive last week! 🥫💛 Your donations help fuel the Summer Lunch Program, making sure local kids have access to nutritious meals all summer long. 🍎🥪 Together, we’re making a real impact in our community. 💪🏼

🎉 Congratulations to seniors Aubreigh Kitzmiller and Carter Tucker for earning the 2025 CVC Sportsmanship Award! 🏅 Their talents shine not only on the field, but also in the classroom and throughout the community. We’re proud of your dedication, leadership, and character! #CVC2025 #SportsmanshipAward #HuskiePride

🚨🚨 HUGE shout-out to our incredible 7th and 8th graders who rocked the AWT Robobots Competition this weekend! 🤖💥 These young tech masterminds traveled to Lakeland Community College with Mr. Kennedy to compete against the brightest minds from all over Northeast Ohio! 🌟 Hunter Amon, Corwin Boggs, Keegan Croucher, Cameron French, Mia Mathys, Curtis Peterson, Ben Reid, ryan Sanders, and Eliza Schrock They designed, built, and programmed robots like true pros, showcasing creativity, innovation, and pure determination! 💻⚙️🔥 A special thank you to Industry Advisor - Ryan Eubank and our sponsor companies for Arc-Hound Welding and Fabrication LLC, Schoolyard Studio! We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and passion! The future is looking bright! ✨ #AWTRobots

🎶 An Evening of Music & Springtime Cheer! 🎶 Our 3rd & 4th Graders are blooming with excitement to kick off the Spring season with a special concert! 🌷🎤 Join us for a night filled with fresh melodies, vibrant energy, and the joy of music as our young musicians take the stage! Mark your calendars: TODAY at 6:00 p.m. Cardinal Elementary School Cafeteria Come celebrate the season of growth and new beginnings with us – it’s sure to be a flowering success! 🌼🎶

🌅 Senior Sunrise Breakfast Last week, our seniors kicked off the day with good food, great company, and a beautiful sunrise to celebrate the start of their final stretch at Cardinal! ☕🥞🌤️#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2025

🌞 Summer just got a whole lot more FUN! 🌈 EmethGym Summer Camp 2025 registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉 From gymnastics and ninja warrior challenges to open gym time and outdoor adventures, we’ve got 8 weeks of themed excitement waiting for your kids! 🥷🤸‍♂️🌳 📅 June–August 🕐 Full & Half Day Options 🎨 New theme every week! 📲 Spots go fast — grab yours today! 👉Scan the QR Code to secure your spot

📅 Mark Your Calendars! The Mobile Dentist is coming back to Cardinal Elementary School on May 13th & May 15th! ✨ Don't forget to turn in your permission slips to the main office or sign up online at http://www.myschooldentist.com/. Let’s keep those smiles shining bright! 😁

🌿💡 Turning sunlight into sugar? Now that’s some serious chemistry! 💥 Miss Moon’s class is diving into the magic of photosynthesis—where light, water, and carbon dioxide team up to power the planet.

🚨 Seniors - Don't Forget! 🚨 You MUST respond to the senior survey sent out by the Cardinal Local Schools Communications Team by Monday, April 28th! 📝 Your input is important—be sure to complete it ASAP! ✅

🎉👏 Congrats to our 8th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduates! These students wrapped up the program by creating powerful drug-free posters to display around the school—and celebrated their achievement with some well-earned donuts! 🍩💪

👑✨ Introducing Your 2025 Prom Court! ✨👑 📸 Maggie Grant, Julia Byler, Erica Kundrat, Kamari Graley, Deano DeCaro, Blake Strever, Bryce Blystone, and Brody Scott

🌊 Water Safety Education Day 🌊 🗓️ May 4th | 1–3 PM 📍 Geauga Family YMCA Join us for a fun and informative afternoon focused on keeping your family safe around water! Whether you're a parent, swimmer, or just love the water—this event is for YOU! ✅ Free activities ✅ Safety demos ✅ Expert tips ✅ Perfect for all ages 📲 Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot TODAY! Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!

🌞 Calling all teen volunteers! We’re looking for a few enthusiastic teens to help with the Geauga Summer Sidekicks Program at Cardinal Elementary School! 📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays | ⏰ 9–11 AM 🗓 June 3rd–26th It’s a fun way to earn volunteer hours, gain experience, and support younger students in our community. 💪✨ 📎 Check out the flyer for details and spread the word!

*Board of Education Update* The Cardinal Board of Education will meet for a Regular Session starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Cardinal Public Education Office. The agenda for the meetinghas been posted in BoardDocs.

🌟 A huge shout-out to our district's incredible secretaries who keep everything running smoothly! 🌟 Thank you to Joanne Leichtman, Missy Gingerich, Coleen Hostetler, Karen Retych, and Tally Hostetler for all your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail. We truly appreciate everything you do to support our students, staff, and community! 🐾❤

🧼 Volunteer Opportunity! 🧤 Join us for a meaningful day of giving back at the Grave Cleaning Event at Huntsburg Cemetery 🪦 📅 Saturday, May 10th ⏰ 9:00 a.m. 📍 Huntsburg Cemetery Help us honor those who came before us by cleaning headstones, picking up debris, and preserving the beauty of this sacred space. All ages welcome—bring your family, friends, and neighbors! ✅ Register here: https://middlefieldcc.com 👟 Wear sturdy shoes & bring gloves if you have them! Let’s make a difference—one gravestone at a time. ❤️

🌸 Spring Concert Reminder! 🌸 Join us Monday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m. for a joyful evening of music, featuring our amazing 3rd & 4th Graders and the Huskie Choir! 🎶🎤 📍 Cardinal Elementary Cafeteria 🎟️ FREE Admission Bring your family and friends and help us celebrate the season with song! 🌼💐