Cardinal Local Schools

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! 📖✨

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

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

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 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

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

📣 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!

We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Back-to-School Bash will be Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Jr./Sr. High School Sports Complex! There are MANY exciting things planned and we will announce them as the date gets closer. For now, mark it on your calendar 😉

Six Cardinal Elementary students represented Cardinal Local Schools at the 2024 Ohio Choral Directors Association (OCDA) Treble Honor Choir on Monday, June 24, 2024. These six students rehearsed with other nominated singers from all over the state of Ohio at Capital University in Bexley, and eventually culminated in a final concert at the end of the day. This extraordinary opportunity was led by guest conductor, Dr. Elizabeth Hainrihar, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Wittenberg University. Congratulations Addison C., Andi F., Olivia F., Emberlyn L., Vanessa S., and Harper T. We are always so proud of our Huskies! 🐾❤ We will include some videos in the comments below.

We're excited to announce that the elimination of these fees aims to boost student participation in all extracurricular activities. Thanks to the District's ongoing commitment to right-sizing and financial oversight, we look forward to continuing to offer these opportunities in 2025 and beyond! To find out more, visit http://cardinalschools.org/

Hey Huskies! We hope you’re having an amazing summer break. We’d love to hear about your adventures! Drop a comment below and tell us what you’ve been up to. Here are some fun ideas to get you started: 🏖️ A day at the beach 🚴‍♂️ Biking on a new trail 🌲 Camping with family and friends 🎢 Visiting an amusement park 🏞️ Exploring a national park 🎨 Creating some summer art 🍦 Trying a new ice cream flavor 📚 Diving into a good book Can’t wait to see what everyone has been up to! #SummerAdventures #SchoolCommunity #ShareYourFun

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July to our wonderful school community! 🇺🇸 As we celebrate this day of freedom and unity, enjoy the festivities with family and friends. Have a safe and joyful holiday!

There will be no internet or phone services available for Cardinal Local Schools due to the switch of IT server contracts. The entire district will be closed beginning today at 3:00 p.m. and will run through Monday July 8. We apologize for any inconveniences that might take place.

Stop by the 18th Annual Help Me Learn Day, sponsored by the Geauga County Job and Family Services located at the Morning Star Friends Church at 12555 Ravenna Road in Chardon. Contact Sara Shininger at Sara.Shininger@jfs.ohio.gov or 440-285-9141 ext. 1263

As we wrap up June, there are several exciting updates to share with our Cardinal Local Schools community. Firstly, congratulations once again to the Class of 2024! We are immensely proud of your accomplishments and wish you the best in your future endeavors. We are also thrilled to welcome our new Huskies for the 2024-2025 academic year: Alessandra Diblasio, Melissa Ellis, Catherine Kasdan, Sarah LaMantia, Joshua Lozier, Karyn Mazzolini, Alison Tomasic, Richard Turner, Brittney Wilson, and Lauren Zetts. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you'll make in our schools. A special congratulations to Coach Wolf on his induction into the NEOBCA Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor was bestowed upon him during the annual all-star baseball game at Canal Park in Akron. In other great news, our district has secured a $45,000 school bus purchase grant from the State of Ohio, covering nearly half of the cost for a much-needed upgrade to our transportation department. Since August, we've added five new school buses, significantly enhancing our transportation services. Lastly, at the December 13, 2023 meeting, the Cardinal Board of Education approved donations from the Cardinal Athletic Boosters to eliminate all school and extracurricular activity fees for grades 7-12, with the Board covering the remaining expenses. This initiative aims to boost student participation in extracurricular activities and reflects the district's commitment to financial oversight, benefiting students and families by providing greater access to these opportunities. Thank you to all that have supported these efforts; truly remarkable! Thank you for your continued support and engagement with our district. Enjoy your summer, Huskies! Warm regards, Jack Cunningham Superintendent, Cardinal Local Schools *Don't forget to download our school app for all the latest district updates and information. Visit cardinalschools.org for details.

Reminder that there will be soccer open fields from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. tonight for athletes in grades 7-12th. Contact Coach Ward with any questions or concerns!

📣 Hey Huskies! Let's celebrate what makes Cardinal, truly special. Huskie Pride isn't just a phrase—it's a way of life! 🐾 Cardinal Huskies are: 💪 Productive: Always striving to do our best and achieve our goals. 🙌 Respectful: Treating everyone with kindness and consideration. 🤝 Involved: Participating and making a difference in our school and community. 🔥 Determined: Never giving up and pushing through challenges. ❤️ Empathetic: Understanding and supporting each other. #HuskiePride