📚 No School – Teacher Record Day 📚
There will be no classes TODAY, January 20th, for Teacher Record Day. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 21st. Enjoy your day off! 🐾✨
There will be no classes TODAY, January 20th, for Teacher Record Day. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 21st. Enjoy your day off! 🐾✨

🎥🏀 GTV Live Stream Schedule – This Week’s Sporting Events 🏀🎥
Can’t make it to the game? Catch all the action live with GTV! Tune in to this week’s Cardinal sporting events using the links below and support our student-athletes from anywhere.
• JV/Varsity Girls Basketball 1/19 - https://boxcast.tv/view/maplewood-cardinal-girls-basketball-cxafv4hwswlfwkl8jqyr
• JV/Varsity Boys Basketball 1/20 - https://boxcast.tv/view/maplewood-cardinal-boys-basketball-ophfuncn2qmvjcbmkgbi
• Wrestling 1/22 - https://boxcast.tv/view/cardinal-wrestling-at-chagrin-falls-qqxw2twnjnmmpjxrfvy4
Thank you for supporting Cardinal Athletics—Go Huskies! ❤️🖤

📅 No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 📅
There will be no school TODAY, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There will be no school TODAY, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

📅 No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 📅
There will be no school on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There will be no school on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Earlier this week, the Cardinal Varsity Girls Basketball team recognized our youth programs! 🏀❤️ Shoutout to our K–2nd Graders and 3rd–8th Grade girls—our future is bright!

💙👔👑 Ties & Tiaras Dance 👑👔💙
Join us for a special evening on February 6th from 6:00–7:30 p.m.!
🎟️ Tickets:
• $10.00 per couple
• $2.00 for each additional person
✨ Invite your dads, brothers, grandfathers, uncles, or any other special person in your life for a fun night of dancing and memories.
📝 Payment & Registration:
Please complete the form and either bring cash or pay via Venmo (@Jordak-PTO). Be sure to include attendees’ names in the Venmo transfer.
🙋🏼♀️ Volunteers Needed:
Parents/guardians interested in helping with the event, please scan the QR code to sign up.
📧 Questions?
Contact PTO President Jen Owens at jmcowens0126@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see everyone there! 💃🏼🕺🏼
Join us for a special evening on February 6th from 6:00–7:30 p.m.!
🎟️ Tickets:
• $10.00 per couple
• $2.00 for each additional person
✨ Invite your dads, brothers, grandfathers, uncles, or any other special person in your life for a fun night of dancing and memories.
📝 Payment & Registration:
Please complete the form and either bring cash or pay via Venmo (@Jordak-PTO). Be sure to include attendees’ names in the Venmo transfer.
🙋🏼♀️ Volunteers Needed:
Parents/guardians interested in helping with the event, please scan the QR code to sign up.
📧 Questions?
Contact PTO President Jen Owens at jmcowens0126@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see everyone there! 💃🏼🕺🏼

⚽🎉 Coming Soon! — Join Us for a Night of Soccer! 🎉⚽
Cardinal families and community members are invited to cheer on the Cleveland Crunch as they take on Red Cedar FC on Friday, January 24! It’s a fun opportunity to come together for an exciting night of soccer.
🎟️ Save 15% on tickets by using promo code EDUCATORS at checkout:
👉🏼 https://am.ticketmaster.com/wolsteincenter/buy/ism/Q0MyNUcy
Make plans to attend, bring your friends and family, and support local soccer — we hope to see you there! ⚽👏🏼
Cardinal families and community members are invited to cheer on the Cleveland Crunch as they take on Red Cedar FC on Friday, January 24! It’s a fun opportunity to come together for an exciting night of soccer.
🎟️ Save 15% on tickets by using promo code EDUCATORS at checkout:
👉🏼 https://am.ticketmaster.com/wolsteincenter/buy/ism/Q0MyNUcy
Make plans to attend, bring your friends and family, and support local soccer — we hope to see you there! ⚽👏🏼

At the January 14 regular meeting, the Cardinal Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing two Board of Education employees to possess a deadly weapon on Board property and within designated school safety zones, in accordance with Ohio law and district safety protocols.

📚✨ Today is the Last Day of the Second Quarter! ✨📚
Students, today marks the end of Quarter 2. Finish strong, turn in any remaining work, and take pride in all you’ve accomplished so far this year.
Great job, Huskies—keep up the hard work! 🐾💪🏼
Students, today marks the end of Quarter 2. Finish strong, turn in any remaining work, and take pride in all you’ve accomplished so far this year.
Great job, Huskies—keep up the hard work! 🐾💪🏼

Newly elected school board members were officially sworn in last evening during the first board meeting of the new year. We welcome Edna Phile as a new board member and congratulate President Linda Smallwood, Vice President Barb Rayburn, and Ruth Natali, who also took the oath last night. We look forward to their continued service to Cardinal Local Schools. 🐾❤️




❄️ School Closing Notice ❄️
Due to inclement weather, Cardinal Local Schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 15.
Due to inclement weather, Cardinal Local Schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 15.
📣 Cardinal parents & families!
Just a few days away! Emeth Gym is hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Saturday, January 17th, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. 🎉 Kids ages 4 and up are invited—don’t forget your pajamas!
The evening will include open gym, pizza, and fun games. A perfect way for kids to have fun while parents enjoy a night out!
Just a few days away! Emeth Gym is hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Saturday, January 17th, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. 🎉 Kids ages 4 and up are invited—don’t forget your pajamas!
The evening will include open gym, pizza, and fun games. A perfect way for kids to have fun while parents enjoy a night out!

Huskie Choir has been cancelled this evening. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please call the school if you have specific directions for your student to get home this evening.
❄️ ESCWR Tutoring Canceled Today ❄️
Due to the impending snowstorm and in the interest of student and family safety, tutoring scheduled for this afternoon has been canceled.
If you need assistance with transportation or have any questions, please contact Karen Retych at 440-632-0261, ext. 2000.
Thank you for your understanding—please stay safe!
Due to the impending snowstorm and in the interest of student and family safety, tutoring scheduled for this afternoon has been canceled.
If you need assistance with transportation or have any questions, please contact Karen Retych at 440-632-0261, ext. 2000.
Thank you for your understanding—please stay safe!
📢 Cardinal Local Schools Board of Education Meeting 📢
Mark your calendars! Join us tonight, January 14th, at 6:00 p.m. to stay informed and engaged with the decisions that shape our schools. Students, families, and community members are all welcome to attend.
Your voice matters—see you there! 🐾✨
Mark your calendars! Join us tonight, January 14th, at 6:00 p.m. to stay informed and engaged with the decisions that shape our schools. Students, families, and community members are all welcome to attend.
Your voice matters—see you there! 🐾✨

Just a reminder that tomorrow is Youth Night🏀✨ They’ll be recognizing our K–2nd grade teams and 3rd–8th grade girls' teams at halftime of the Girls Varsity game vs. Jackson-Milton.
⏰ Game time: 6:00 PM
⏰ Youth recognition: Halftime (~6:40 PM)
We hope to see our young athletes and families there as we celebrate the future of their program! ❤️
⏰ Game time: 6:00 PM
⏰ Youth recognition: Halftime (~6:40 PM)
We hope to see our young athletes and families there as we celebrate the future of their program! ❤️
🏃♂️🐾 We’re Hiring — Join Huskies Track & Field! 🐾🏃♀️
Cardinal High School is currently seeking an Assistant Coach and a Throws Coach (shot put and discus) for our Track & Field program.
This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on student-athletes, support a growing program, and be part of the Huskies athletic community.
📄 Interested candidates should submit:
• A letter of interest
• A current résumé
📩 Please send materials to the Athletic Director or reach out with questions:
• Dakota Ward, Head Coach – dakota.ward@cardinalschools.org
• Jimmy Soltis, Athletic Director – jimmy.soltis@cardinalschools.org
Help us build strong athletes and an even stronger program — apply today! 🐾💪🏼
Cardinal High School is currently seeking an Assistant Coach and a Throws Coach (shot put and discus) for our Track & Field program.
This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on student-athletes, support a growing program, and be part of the Huskies athletic community.
📄 Interested candidates should submit:
• A letter of interest
• A current résumé
📩 Please send materials to the Athletic Director or reach out with questions:
• Dakota Ward, Head Coach – dakota.ward@cardinalschools.org
• Jimmy Soltis, Athletic Director – jimmy.soltis@cardinalschools.org
Help us build strong athletes and an even stronger program — apply today! 🐾💪🏼

🎓✨ Experience Lakeland Day ✨🎓
High School students and families are invited to attend Experience Lakeland Day on Friday, February 27, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Community College.
This event offers an excellent opportunity to:
• Learn the ins and outs of a smooth transition to college
• Explore affordable college options with guidance from financial aid experts
• Experience Lakeland’s state-of-the-art facilities through breakout sessions and department tours
To register, please scan the QR code on the flyer. If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact Mr. Floyd at 440-632-0261 or email him at garrett.floyd@cardinalschools.org
We encourage students to take advantage of this informative and hands-on college exploration opportunity! 🎓📘
High School students and families are invited to attend Experience Lakeland Day on Friday, February 27, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Lakeland Community College.
This event offers an excellent opportunity to:
• Learn the ins and outs of a smooth transition to college
• Explore affordable college options with guidance from financial aid experts
• Experience Lakeland’s state-of-the-art facilities through breakout sessions and department tours
To register, please scan the QR code on the flyer. If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact Mr. Floyd at 440-632-0261 or email him at garrett.floyd@cardinalschools.org
We encourage students to take advantage of this informative and hands-on college exploration opportunity! 🎓📘

📺🏀 Tomorrow’s Girls Basketball Game – Watch Live! 🏀📺
For our families and community members, please use the link below to watch tomorrow night’s girls basketball contest vs. St. John live on GTV: https://boxcast.tv/view/sts-john--paul-cardinal-girls-basketball-mkf9p75kf7urlsyhfmaj
If you have any questions regarding the broadcast, please get in touch with Dave at:
📧 dave@geaugatv.org
Good luck to our Huskies! ❤🐾
For our families and community members, please use the link below to watch tomorrow night’s girls basketball contest vs. St. John live on GTV: https://boxcast.tv/view/sts-john--paul-cardinal-girls-basketball-mkf9p75kf7urlsyhfmaj
If you have any questions regarding the broadcast, please get in touch with Dave at:
📧 dave@geaugatv.org
Good luck to our Huskies! ❤🐾

📚✨ Second Quarter Coming to a Close! ✨📚
As a reminder, the 2nd Quarter ends on Friday, January 16th. Please take a moment this week to check grades, complete any outstanding work, and finish the quarter strong!
We’re proud of all the hard work our students have shown so far—keep it up, Huskies! 🐾💪🏼
As a reminder, the 2nd Quarter ends on Friday, January 16th. Please take a moment this week to check grades, complete any outstanding work, and finish the quarter strong!
We’re proud of all the hard work our students have shown so far—keep it up, Huskies! 🐾💪🏼

