Happy Labor Day! Just a reminder, there’s no school today—take this time to relax and recharge. We’ll see you all back in class tomorrow!
Reminder for Tuesday, September 3, the new Cardinal Elementary School times are as follows:
Arrival will begin at 8:00 a.m. We are allowing families to still drop off during this time.
Be advised, your child will sit in the cafeteria until 8:25 a.m. when students will be able to report to their respected classrooms (if they are not eating breakfast).
Breakfast is served until 8:40 a.m. Instructional time will begin at 8:45 a.m.
Dismissal will begin at 3:15 p.m. Bus times will remain the same.
Cardinal High School will be offering the PSAT on October 10th at 8:00 am to any 9th, 10th or 11th graders that are interested. If you are interested in signing up, please see Mr. Floyd or Mr. George for more information. You must sign up by September 10th.
Coming soon! - Important Dates & Reminders ‼️
As we wrap up another month, we are excited to share some great dates and reminders with our Cardinal Local Schools community! 🐾❤️
Mark your calendars! 📆
Wednesday, September 4th will be School Picture Day for all Cardinal Elementary School students and staff.
Tuesday, September 17th will be Picture Day for all Jr./Sr. High School students and staff.
Friday, September 13th will be the Homecoming football game vs. Wickliffe. Kickoff will be at 7:00 p.m. Crowning of the King and Queen will take place during the pregame festivities around 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 14th will be the Homecoming Dance. Details coming soon!
Friday, September 27th will be the first annual Alumni Band Night.
*Lastly, please don't forget the slight changes to the Cardinal Elementary School schedule.*
Thank you for your continued support and engagement with our district.
Warm regards,
Jack Cunningham
Superintendent of Cardinal Local Schools
*Don't forget to download our school app for all the latest district updates and information. Visit cardinalschools.org for details.
We wanted to take a moment and say thank you to Jan Zajaczkowski for her countless hours of hard work and selflessness to knit a number of mittens and hats for our elementary students 💗
Reread last year's spotlight story at https://www.cardinalschools.org/article/1204673
Reminder! No school today or tomorrow.
Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30
Enjoy the Fair!
🔧✨ District Master Facilities Plan Progress Update! ✨🔧
We are pleased to report that the initial weeks of the school year have seen smooth progress in the implementation of the district’s Master Facilities Plan. Superintendent Jack Cunningham shared, “Everything is going as planned. Our first few weeks have gone well, and we remain committed to continually improving our district in an effective and efficient manner.”
This successful start reflects the dedication of our team and the thoughtful planning behind these important initiatives. We look forward to continued progress as we enhance our facilities to better serve our students and community.
Parents and Guardians of Cardinal Elementary School,
If you were unable to receive the email or did not receive a hard copy of the letter in regards to the modifications to the Cardinal Elementary School schedule, you can find it on the website under "News" at cardinalschools.org
📝 Calling all parents and guardians!
Join the Cardinal Local Schools family and enroll your child today for the upcoming school year.
Visit www.cardinalschools.org for more details and to start the enrollment process. We're looking forward to a fantastic school year ahead!
Parents and Guardians of Cardinal Elementary School,
Please check your emails and your child's book bag for a hard copy of the letter that has been sent home to them in regards to our modifications to the CES Schedule.
Our students who attended Costa Rica this past summer spoke about their experiences to the Board of Education and thanked them for their support.
There will be another opportunity for students to travel to Costa Rica in 2026.
If your 7-12 grade student is interested, please feel free to attend a parent meeting for full details. The dates and times are as follows:
Cost is about half of what you would expect to pay to travel on your own
$200 Discount until September 31st
Parent Meetings at CHS room 4B (Bio Room)
Sunday 8/25 @ 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9/11 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 9/29 @ 4:00 p.m.
THey can enroll at: http://www.eftours.com/2747494FR
A reminder for this week's board meeting.
Congratulations to Coach Chaffee and the rest of his squad on their first win of the season! 🐾🏐
The win came against Madison 2-1 and had a hard fought loss to Chagrin Falls 1-2.
Good luck with the rest of the season, ladies!
Good luck middle and high school cross country runners 🏃🏼♂️💨
📍Riverside High School - 585 Riverside Dr. Painesville Township, OH 44077
🕣 Start time - 8:20 p.m.
Friday Night Lights are back! 🤩
The Huskies travel to LaBrae for the first game of the season. Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. Good luck to all football players, cheerleaders, marching band and flag line members ✨❤
📍 LaBrae High School - 1001 N Leavitt Rd NW, Leavittsburg, OH 44430
Thank you to the football families for getting the team ready for Week 1️⃣
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Don't forget to share your Back to School photos with us before noon today!
Please email them to HuskieHappenings@cardinalschools.org. By doing this, your photos will be guaranteed a spot in our Back to School Photos video montage!
As a reminder, due to privacy settings and social media algorithms, we can't always see the photos posted online. Emailing your photo ensures we receive it. Please send the highest quality image possible. Names and grades will not be listed.
Let's go Huskies! 📣🏈
The middle school football team open up their season at home against conference opponent Crestwood.
🕟 Kick-off begins at 4:30 p.m.
Don't forget to share your Back to School photos with us! Capture those first-day smiles, new backpacks, and excited faces, and email them to HuskieHappenings@cardinalschools.org by August 23rd before 12:00 p.m. Your photos will be featured in our Back to School Photos video montage, creating a wonderful keepsake for our school community to enjoy.
As a reminder, due to privacy settings and social media algorithms, we can't always see the photos posted online. Emailing your photo ensures we receive it. Please send the highest quality image possible. Names and grades will not be listed.
We can't wait to see all your smiling faces! 🥳
To our new kindergarteners and their families, we’re so excited to welcome you to our school district! Starting kindergarten is a big milestone, and we’re thrilled to be a part of your child’s educational journey.
Get ready for a year full of fun, learning, and new friendships.
#HUSKIESFAMILY