❤️🖤 COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! 🖤❤️
Looking for a way to earn community service hours while giving back to our local community? We have an opportunity for high school students to volunteer at the Hambden Grange Food Booth! 🌭🍔
If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Barb Palmer at:
📞 216-210-2873
📞 440-254-4951
It’s a great opportunity to serve our community, meet new people, and make a difference! 🐾❤️🖤
Looking for a way to earn community service hours while giving back to our local community? We have an opportunity for high school students to volunteer at the Hambden Grange Food Booth! 🌭🍔
If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Barb Palmer at:
📞 216-210-2873
📞 440-254-4951
It’s a great opportunity to serve our community, meet new people, and make a difference! 🐾❤️🖤
🎒🍎 Kindergarten Screening Reminder 🍎🎒
Our Kindergarten Screenings are coming up! If you haven’t signed up yet, please call Cardinal Elementary School at 440-632-0261 ext. 2000 to schedule your child’s screening.
📅 Choose ONE of the available screening dates and sign up for ONE 30-minute time slot.
During the screening, your child will complete the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) one-on-one with their teacher.
📚 IMPORTANT: Please bring ALL of your child’s school supplies with you to the screening!
We’re excited to meet our newest Huskies and help them get ready for a great start to kindergarten! ❤️🖤🐾
Our Kindergarten Screenings are coming up! If you haven’t signed up yet, please call Cardinal Elementary School at 440-632-0261 ext. 2000 to schedule your child’s screening.
📅 Choose ONE of the available screening dates and sign up for ONE 30-minute time slot.
During the screening, your child will complete the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) one-on-one with their teacher.
📚 IMPORTANT: Please bring ALL of your child’s school supplies with you to the screening!
We’re excited to meet our newest Huskies and help them get ready for a great start to kindergarten! ❤️🖤🐾
Our elementary students were able to meet two of the police K-9 units today at safety town. Rookie and Justice had a great time and the kids enjoyed their time learning!
🤸♀️📣 Tumbling Time!
Last week, a few of our cheerleaders headed to Emeth Gymnastics for some extra tumbling lessons! It was a great opportunity to work on their skills, build confidence, and have some fun along the way! 💪🏼❤️🖤
From left to right: Ava O'Connell, Khloe Wojtasik, Instructor Brianne, Lizzy Fay, and Gabby Rogers
Thank you to Emeth Gymnastics for working with our cheerleaders and helping them take their skills to the next level! 📣🐾
Last week, a few of our cheerleaders headed to Emeth Gymnastics for some extra tumbling lessons! It was a great opportunity to work on their skills, build confidence, and have some fun along the way! 💪🏼❤️🖤
From left to right: Ava O'Connell, Khloe Wojtasik, Instructor Brianne, Lizzy Fay, and Gabby Rogers
Thank you to Emeth Gymnastics for working with our cheerleaders and helping them take their skills to the next level! 📣🐾
FREE YOUTH SOCCER CAMP -
We are excited to offer a FREE Soccer Camp for athletes entering 1st–6th grade!
📅 Wednesday, August 19 & Thursday, August 20
🕙 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 High School Practice Field (Located next to the lighted baseball field at the elementary school parking lot.)
The camp will be run by High School Soccer Coach Dakota Ward and Cardinal soccer athletes. This is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn soccer skills, have fun, and get some experience working with our high school players!
What to Bring:
- Soccer cleats or tennis shoes
- Water bottle
- Shin guards if you have them
We hope to see all of our young soccer players there! ⚽🐾
We are excited to offer a FREE Soccer Camp for athletes entering 1st–6th grade!
📅 Wednesday, August 19 & Thursday, August 20
🕙 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 High School Practice Field (Located next to the lighted baseball field at the elementary school parking lot.)
The camp will be run by High School Soccer Coach Dakota Ward and Cardinal soccer athletes. This is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn soccer skills, have fun, and get some experience working with our high school players!
What to Bring:
- Soccer cleats or tennis shoes
- Water bottle
- Shin guards if you have them
We hope to see all of our young soccer players there! ⚽🐾
🏈🎺🏐 See a Team You Like? Have an Idea You Want to Try? Find Your Place at Cardinal! 🐾❤️🖤
Maybe you’ve watched a game from the stands and thought, “I want to be out there.” Maybe you’ve seen a performance, joined a club, or discovered a new activity you’d love to try.
At Cardinal Local Schools, we believe every student should have the opportunity to get involved without financial barriers standing in the way.
For the 2026–2027 school year, Cardinal will continue to offer:
✅ No school fees
✅ No pay-to-participate fees for grades 7–12
Whether you want to compete, perform, create, lead, or simply try something new, we want you to have the opportunity to find something that’s right for you.
See something you want to be part of? Go for it.
Because every Huskie deserves the chance to get involved, discover their passions, and find their place. 🐾❤️🖤
Maybe you’ve watched a game from the stands and thought, “I want to be out there.” Maybe you’ve seen a performance, joined a club, or discovered a new activity you’d love to try.
At Cardinal Local Schools, we believe every student should have the opportunity to get involved without financial barriers standing in the way.
For the 2026–2027 school year, Cardinal will continue to offer:
✅ No school fees
✅ No pay-to-participate fees for grades 7–12
Whether you want to compete, perform, create, lead, or simply try something new, we want you to have the opportunity to find something that’s right for you.
See something you want to be part of? Go for it.
Because every Huskie deserves the chance to get involved, discover their passions, and find their place. 🐾❤️🖤
🎨✨ A Bright Beginning Starts Here!✨🎨
Looking for a preschool program that helps your child learn, grow, and thrive? There's still time to enroll in the ESCWR Preschool Program!
Our youngest learners enjoy a caring environment filled with hands-on activities, new friendships, and opportunities to build the skills they'll use for years to come.
📲 Enroll today by scanning the QR code or visiting the ESCWR website.
We look forward to welcoming your family! 🐾❤️
Looking for a preschool program that helps your child learn, grow, and thrive? There's still time to enroll in the ESCWR Preschool Program!
Our youngest learners enjoy a caring environment filled with hands-on activities, new friendships, and opportunities to build the skills they'll use for years to come.
📲 Enroll today by scanning the QR code or visiting the ESCWR website.
We look forward to welcoming your family! 🐾❤️
📢 Join Us for Our First Board of Education Meeting of the Month!
Community members, families, and staff are invited to attend our upcoming Board of Education meeting. We value the input, ideas, and perspectives of our school community as we work together to support our students and district. ❤️🖤
The Board of Education meets twice each month at 6:30 p.m., and we encourage you to join us, stay informed, and be part of the conversation.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🐾
Community members, families, and staff are invited to attend our upcoming Board of Education meeting. We value the input, ideas, and perspectives of our school community as we work together to support our students and district. ❤️🖤
The Board of Education meets twice each month at 6:30 p.m., and we encourage you to join us, stay informed, and be part of the conversation.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🐾
🍎🥪 Free & Reduced Meal Applications Are Now Available! 🥪🍎
Families, it’s time to complete your Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2026–2027 school year! We encourage all Cardinal families to take a few minutes to complete the application.
📋 Visit the Nutrition Services page on our district website to access and complete the application. https://www.cardinalschools.org/page/nutrition-services
❓ Have questions or concerns? Please contact our Nutrition Services Director, Jennifer Hirsch, at jennifer.hirsch@cardinalschools.org.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this important form and help us ensure our students have access to the resources they need for a successful school year! ❤️🖤🐾
Families, it’s time to complete your Free & Reduced Meal Application for the 2026–2027 school year! We encourage all Cardinal families to take a few minutes to complete the application.
📋 Visit the Nutrition Services page on our district website to access and complete the application. https://www.cardinalschools.org/page/nutrition-services
❓ Have questions or concerns? Please contact our Nutrition Services Director, Jennifer Hirsch, at jennifer.hirsch@cardinalschools.org.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this important form and help us ensure our students have access to the resources they need for a successful school year! ❤️🖤🐾
🚦🚒 Safety Town is Coming Up! 🚸
We’re getting ready to welcome our youngest Huskies for a fun week of learning, exploring, and practicing important safety skills! From traffic safety to learning about our community helpers, Safety Town is a great way for our little learners to build confidence while having fun.
Register at https://middlefieldrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs#
We can’t wait to see everyone there! ❤️🖤🐾
#SafetyTown #HuskiePride
We’re getting ready to welcome our youngest Huskies for a fun week of learning, exploring, and practicing important safety skills! From traffic safety to learning about our community helpers, Safety Town is a great way for our little learners to build confidence while having fun.
Register at https://middlefieldrec.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs#
We can’t wait to see everyone there! ❤️🖤🐾
#SafetyTown #HuskiePride
🎶❤️ Welcome Home, Jayce Hein! ❤️🎶
Cardinal Local Schools is excited to welcome home Cardinal alumnus and Nashville songwriter Jayce Hein during our Back-to-School Bash!
From Middlefield to Music Row, Jayce has built an incredible career writing songs recorded by Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Gretchen Wilson, and many other country artists. We're honored to have him return to where it all began to share his journey with our students, families, and community.
📅 Saturday, August 29
🕚 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Be sure to stop by, meet Jayce, hear his story, and help us kick off another great school year! ❤️🖤🎸
#CardinalPride #WelcomeHome #BackToSchoolBash #CardinalAlumni
Cardinal Local Schools is excited to welcome home Cardinal alumnus and Nashville songwriter Jayce Hein during our Back-to-School Bash!
From Middlefield to Music Row, Jayce has built an incredible career writing songs recorded by Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Gretchen Wilson, and many other country artists. We're honored to have him return to where it all began to share his journey with our students, families, and community.
📅 Saturday, August 29
🕚 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Be sure to stop by, meet Jayce, hear his story, and help us kick off another great school year! ❤️🖤🎸
#CardinalPride #WelcomeHome #BackToSchoolBash #CardinalAlumni
🐾☀️ Where in the community is our Huskie? ☀️🐾
Our Huskie has been out and about this summer, spreading some Cardinal pride and showing appreciation to some of the amazing businesses, organizations, and community partners who continue to support Cardinal Local Schools. ❤️🖤
A big thank you to those who help make our schools and students shine!
Didn’t spot the Huskie at your business this time? Don’t worry — the summer adventure isn’t over yet! Keep your eyes open because our Huskie will be making more stops around the community soon. 🐺
Our Huskie has been out and about this summer, spreading some Cardinal pride and showing appreciation to some of the amazing businesses, organizations, and community partners who continue to support Cardinal Local Schools. ❤️🖤
A big thank you to those who help make our schools and students shine!
Didn’t spot the Huskie at your business this time? Don’t worry — the summer adventure isn’t over yet! Keep your eyes open because our Huskie will be making more stops around the community soon. 🐺
🛍️📚 Ohio's Tax-Free Weekend starts today! 📚🛍️
It's the perfect time to stock up on back-to-school essentials while saving on eligible purchases! ✏️🎒
Need your child's school supply list? Supply lists for each school are now available on the Cardinal Local Schools website under their respective building pages. Be sure to check your student's list before you shop this weekend!
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year! ❤️🖤
🔗 Visit: www.cardinalschools.org #BackToSchool #TaxFreeWeekend #HuskiePride
🎨📚 Preschool Enrollment Is Still Open! 📚🎨
There's still time to enroll your little learner in the ESCWR Preschool Program!
Give your child a strong start in a fun, nurturing environment where they'll build friendships, develop important skills, and grow through hands-on learning.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit the ESCWR website to enroll today.
We can't wait to welcome our newest learners! 🐾❤️
There's still time to enroll your little learner in the ESCWR Preschool Program!
Give your child a strong start in a fun, nurturing environment where they'll build friendships, develop important skills, and grow through hands-on learning.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit the ESCWR website to enroll today.
We can't wait to welcome our newest learners! 🐾❤️
🏐⚽ Good News, Future Huskies! ⚽🏐
There's still time to sign up!
Youth Soccer and Youth Volleyball registrations have been extended for one more week. If your child is interested in participating this season, be sure to register before the new deadline.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn new skills, make friends, and be part of the Huskie family! ❤️🖤🐾
For registration information, please visit the Middlefield Rec website or contact Jimmy Soltis at jimmy.soltis@cardinalschools.org or call at 440-632-0261 ext. 3121.
#HuskiePride #GoHuskies
There's still time to sign up!
Youth Soccer and Youth Volleyball registrations have been extended for one more week. If your child is interested in participating this season, be sure to register before the new deadline.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn new skills, make friends, and be part of the Huskie family! ❤️🖤🐾
For registration information, please visit the Middlefield Rec website or contact Jimmy Soltis at jimmy.soltis@cardinalschools.org or call at 440-632-0261 ext. 3121.
#HuskiePride #GoHuskies
🏐❤️ It's Here! Youth Volleyball Camp Starts Tonight!❤️🏐
Calling all future Huskie volleyball players! Join Coach Chaffee, his coaching staff, and Cardinal High School volleyball players for the first night of Cardinal Youth Volleyball Camp!
Whether you're new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, this is a great opportunity to learn, build confidence, and have fun with our Huskie volleyball family.
📅 Tonight! (Plus August 5 & 6)
⏰ 6:15–7:45 p.m.
📍 Cardinal Elementary School
🐾 Open to students entering 3rd–6th grade
✅ No registration required — just bring your athletic shoes, a water bottle, and a great attitude!
We can't wait to see everyone on the court tonight! ❤️🖤 #GoHuskies #HuskiePride
Calling all future Huskie volleyball players! Join Coach Chaffee, his coaching staff, and Cardinal High School volleyball players for the first night of Cardinal Youth Volleyball Camp!
Whether you're new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, this is a great opportunity to learn, build confidence, and have fun with our Huskie volleyball family.
📅 Tonight! (Plus August 5 & 6)
⏰ 6:15–7:45 p.m.
📍 Cardinal Elementary School
🐾 Open to students entering 3rd–6th grade
✅ No registration required — just bring your athletic shoes, a water bottle, and a great attitude!
We can't wait to see everyone on the court tonight! ❤️🖤 #GoHuskies #HuskiePride
🎶 Tonight's the Night! Join Us for the Cardinal Huskies Band Camp Preview Show! ❤️🖤
The wait is over! Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Richard A. Moss Football Field as the Cardinal Huskies Marching Band and Silks Flag Line debut their 2026–2027 field show, "The British Invasion!"
This free community performance will feature music from legendary artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and more, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our students and directors throughout summer band camp.
Come out, fill the stands, and help us kick off the marching band season by cheering on our talented musicians and performers. Your support makes a difference and helps celebrate the incredible Fine Arts programs at Cardinal Local Schools.
📅 Tonight – Friday, July 31
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Richard A. Moss Football Field (14785 N. Thompson Ave., Middlefield, OH 44062)
🎟️ Free Admission
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us give our Huskies a great sendoff as they begin another exciting marching band season. We can't wait to see you there! 🎶🐾❤️🖤
The wait is over! Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Richard A. Moss Football Field as the Cardinal Huskies Marching Band and Silks Flag Line debut their 2026–2027 field show, "The British Invasion!"
This free community performance will feature music from legendary artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and more, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our students and directors throughout summer band camp.
Come out, fill the stands, and help us kick off the marching band season by cheering on our talented musicians and performers. Your support makes a difference and helps celebrate the incredible Fine Arts programs at Cardinal Local Schools.
📅 Tonight – Friday, July 31
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Richard A. Moss Football Field (14785 N. Thompson Ave., Middlefield, OH 44062)
🎟️ Free Admission
Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us give our Huskies a great sendoff as they begin another exciting marching band season. We can't wait to see you there! 🎶🐾❤️🖤
🏈📣 Tonight's the Night! 📣🏈
Calling all future Huskies! Don't forget that our Youth Football & Cheerleading Camp kicks off tonight and is a two-day event!
📅 July 29 & 30
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cardinal High School Football Field
Join our coaches and student-athletes for two evenings packed with speed, skill-building, teamwork, and lots of fun! Whether you're interested in football or cheerleading, this is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and have a blast with friends.
We can't wait to see you on the field! 🐾❤ #CardinalHuskies #FutureHuskies #YouthCamp
Calling all future Huskies! Don't forget that our Youth Football & Cheerleading Camp kicks off tonight and is a two-day event!
📅 July 29 & 30
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Cardinal High School Football Field
Join our coaches and student-athletes for two evenings packed with speed, skill-building, teamwork, and lots of fun! Whether you're interested in football or cheerleading, this is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and have a blast with friends.
We can't wait to see you on the field! 🐾❤ #CardinalHuskies #FutureHuskies #YouthCamp
🏐❤️ Future Huskies, are you ready to hit the court? ❤️🏐
There's still time to join us for the Cardinal Youth Volleyball Camp!
Coach Chaffee, his coaching staff, and Cardinal High School volleyball players are excited to help students entering 3rd–6th grade learn new skills, gain confidence, and have fun in a positive team environment.
📅 August 3, 5 & 6
🕡 6:15–7:45 p.m.
📍 Cardinal Elementary School
✅ No registration required — just show up ready to learn, work hard, and have fun!
Bring a friend and come see what Cardinal Volleyball is all about. We can't wait to welcome our future Huskies! ❤️🖤🏐 #GoHuskies
There's still time to join us for the Cardinal Youth Volleyball Camp!
Coach Chaffee, his coaching staff, and Cardinal High School volleyball players are excited to help students entering 3rd–6th grade learn new skills, gain confidence, and have fun in a positive team environment.
📅 August 3, 5 & 6
🕡 6:15–7:45 p.m.
📍 Cardinal Elementary School
✅ No registration required — just show up ready to learn, work hard, and have fun!
Bring a friend and come see what Cardinal Volleyball is all about. We can't wait to welcome our future Huskies! ❤️🖤🏐 #GoHuskies
👀 Psst... have you enrolled yet?
Our Huskie is keeping an eye out for the newest members of the Cardinal family! ❤️🖤 Kindergarten registration and open enrollment are still open, and we'd love to welcome your family to Cardinal Local Schools this fall.
Visit www.cardinalschools.org to get started, or contact us at 440-632-0261 with any questions. We can't wait to see you at Cardinal! 🐾
Our Huskie is keeping an eye out for the newest members of the Cardinal family! ❤️🖤 Kindergarten registration and open enrollment are still open, and we'd love to welcome your family to Cardinal Local Schools this fall.
Visit www.cardinalschools.org to get started, or contact us at 440-632-0261 with any questions. We can't wait to see you at Cardinal! 🐾
