Cardinal Local Schools

Sharron Callahan is set to begin her 25th year with the Cardinal School District in the fall of 2024. She started her teaching career as a Kindergarten teacher and has since transitioned to teaching second grade, where she fulfills her childhood dream of nurturing young minds. Callahan is also deeply involved in supporting educators through her work with various educational associations, including the CEA, NEOEA, OEA, and NEA. Her dedication to advocating for fair working conditions and continuous improvement in public education has made her a significant figure in the education community. As the district consolidates, her experience and leadership will be invaluable in guiding new teachers and staff. Thank you for all that you do for our students, Sharron! 🌟🐾

We are excited to start the new school year! 🥳 As we kick off this exciting chapter, we want to celebrate this special moment with all of you. For the first time ever, we are asking parents and guardians to share your Back to School photos with us. Capture those first-day smiles, new backpacks, and excited faces, and email them to HuskieHappenings@cardinalschool.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. Important: 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!

Students, parents and guardians! Be sure to check out the upcoming dates and mark your calendars! Back-to-School Bash - August 10 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. First Day of School - August 15 ORIENTATION DATES: Kindergarten Orientation - August 10 @ 10:00 a.m. Freshmen Orientation/Locker Set Up - August 12 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Orientation/Locker Setup - August 12 from 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. Open House / Locker Set Up for Grades 7-12 - August 13 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. CES Orientation - August 14 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Deadline to register for Cardinal Huskies Marching Band Alumni Night (September 27th football game) - August 16 *Alumni for marching band or flag line*

This is a reminder that official high school girls soccer practice starts today from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Please bring water and cleats if you have them. We practice at the soccer field behind the lighted baseball field right next to the middle school. If you can, try to bring a friend with you. We still need a couple more girls to have a full team. They do not officially have to sign up to just come try it for a day, so please just bring them. Also some of you have not signed up all the way on FinalForms. Please do so ASAP.

Coach Topalian and company open up their season at St. Denis Golf Course for the CVC Preseason Tournament. Golfers will begin at 8:30 a.m. Good luck to all golfers and Coach T 🐾⛳

We’re counting down the days until we welcome our students back to school. With just 10 days left, we’re preparing for another great year of learning and growth. We’re excited to see everyone and look forward to the energy and enthusiasm that each new school year brings. Here’s to a successful start and a wonderful year ahead! #CountdownToSchool #BackToSchool

With the new school year just around the corner, it’s time to check out the supply lists by grade. Having your student’s supplies ready will ensure a smooth start to the year! Visit our website or stop by your school’s front office to find the lists. If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Let’s get ready for a fantastic school year! Elementary Supply Lists: https://bit.ly/3A0vCQX 7th Grade Supply List: https://bit.ly/3zZu6hY 8th Grade Supply List: https://bit.ly/3WsUCrx Middle School Art Supply List: https://bit.ly/3YksdXf

With the new school year just around the corner, it’s time to check out the daily and bell schedules for Cardinal Elementary and Jr./Sr. High Schools. Please understand that these schedules could have slight changes throughout the next several weeks.

As we approach the start of a new school year, we are thrilled to welcome our new kindergarteners to the Cardinal Local Schools family! 🌟 Get ready for a fantastic adventure filled with learning, fun, and new friendships. Our goal is to make the start of kindergarten a smooth and positive experience for both students and their families. We can’t wait to see you all in a few weeks and kick off this exciting journey together.

Cardinal Elementary School class lists are now posted to the public! They are on the doors of Cardinal Elementary School - 16175 Almeda Dr. Middlefield, OH Any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Kujala at robert.kujala@cardinalschools.org OR Miss Wilson at brittney.wilson@cardinalschools.org

There will be a FREE clinic for any girls that are interested in learning top skills from Cardinal High School’s volleyball coaches and players. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar! Monday, August 5th – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 7th 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 12th 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13th 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. All clinics will be at the Jr./Sr. High School gymnasium. There is no registration required… Just stop on in and learn some top tier volleyball skills!

Cardinal Athletic Department is looking for game workers for the following: Ticket takers - Volleyball, Football (HS) Clock Operator - Volleyball, Football (HS/MS) Announcer(s) - Volleyball, Football (HS) Chain gain for football (MS/HS) Please contact Karen Retych (karen.retych@cardinalschools.org) if interested.

Students, we want to know—what are you reading this summer break? Share your favorite paperback books in the comments below and let’s discover some great reads together! 📖✨

We are so close to having a girls soccer team this year! Please share this post with anyone who is or may be interested in competing with our high school girls team this year! Any girl who wants to play high school soccer must sign up on FinalForms as soon as possible and can also reach out to Dakota Ward for any other details. dakota.ward@cardinalschools.org

Students who will be driving to school for the 2024-2025 school year must purchase a parking permit. Please use the link below to and follow instructions on how to apply for a parking permit. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMdtITa_x7S6wNeM9hhQGGMY7JiaOK8vl-CO3rqF2Se-KiJw/viewform?usp=sharing Any questions, please contact Mr. Gerycz at paul.gerycz@cardinalschools.org

Lou Ruscitto is an intervention specialist for Cardinal Local Schools. While he isn't in the classroom, he is part owner of the Cleveland Crunch. Just this past January, Ruscitto and his team won the Major League Indoor Soccer Championship. Congratulations Mr. Ruscitto! If you want to continue to read this special story on Ruscitto's team go to https://www.cardinalschools.org/ for the full story. ⭐🐾

A few reminders for this upcoming FREE football camp. Dates: July 24th, 25th, 26th, 29th and 30th Time 8:45am-12:45pm *Report behind the home stadium bleachers by 8:30am.* Wear shorts/t-shirt/cleats Bring gym shoes (in case of bad weather) Water bottle Lightly packed lunch/snack Questions? Please contact Coach Soltis at jimmy.soltis@cardinalschools.org

A few reminders for this upcoming FREE football camp... Dates: July 24th and 25th Time 6pm-7:30pm *Report behind the home stadium bleachers by 5:45pm at check in table* Wear shorts/t-shirt/cleats Bring gym shoes (in case of bad weather) Water bottle Questions? Please contact Coach Soltis at jimmy.soltis@cardinalschools.org

📣 Shoutout Time! 📣 Students, we want to hear from you! Drop a comment below and tell us about your favorite staff member. Who has made a positive impact on your school experience? Let’s celebrate our amazing team together! 🎉🙌

🔧✨ District Master Facilities Plan Update! ✨🔧 We are excited to share the second edition of our summer updates for the district's Master Facilities Plan. Here’s what’s happening this month: Playground Installation at Cardinal Elementary: The installation of equipment is continuing! Here are some of the new pieces of equipment that K-6 grade students will get to use, along with some pieces from Jordak’s old playground. We can’t wait to see our students back on campus and enjoying the equipment! Office Upgrades at Cardinal Elementary: Check out the photos below for a sneak peak of some of the upgrades being made to the main office at Cardinal Elementary School. We will now have three separate offices in the main entrance and several others near the guidance area. The guidance area has also been remodeled. Student Service Center at Jr./Sr. High School: This center will now house six new offices for our students and staff. Earlier this week some furniture has been moved in. The Student Service Center will be a great resource for our students! Stay tuned throughout the summer for more updates and photos as we continue to improve our facilities for a fantastic new school year!