2024-2025 Bus Routes: Bus routes are posted! Routes are subject to change as new students are added or removed. All times are approximate. Please email Diane Baumgartner or call the transportation office at 440-632-0261 x6005 to get bus information. Stops are listed by address, if you do not see your specific address, use your street name as a guide. As a reminder, all students should be out at their designated stop 10 minutes prior to the posted pick-up time to start the year.
Afternoon routes will be posted tomorrow.
*Kindergarten and some students are not available at this time. We will update the routes as soon as we are able.*
https://www.cardinalschools.org/page/transportation
Our Cardinal Elementary staff worked together on an icebreaker to get to know their new co-workers 🐾❤️
Attention: High School Students Below is an opportunity to earn Community Service hours
Where: His Daughter Shop / Middlefield, OH
Contact: Felicia Timas or Beth Foutty at (440)-632-8053
When: August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Event: Street Fair
We are looking for volunteers to help park cars
This is a great opportunity to earn those hours needed for Graduation!
A big thank you to Willow Car Wash for their generous donation of school supplies! 🐾📝
Experience the Cardinal Advantage, where we’re committed to providing quality education and preparing students for lifelong success in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Enroll today for the upcoming school year by visiting the Cardinal Local Schools enrollment page! https://www.cardinalschools.org/page/student-enrollment
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!
We welcomed our new staff and OEA President Scott DiMauro to Huskie Nation this morning! 🐾❤️
Middlefield-Cardinal Youth program is looking for a coed 10U soccer coach. Please contact Vikki Naples at victorianaples50@gmail.com if interested.
Just a reminder that our Back to School Bash is tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you at the Jr./Sr. High School Sports Complex from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a fun-filled event to kick off the new school year.
Why are these important?
✓No K-12 Student Fees! - No Pay to Participate for Grades 7-12!
Thanks to our sound fiscal management, Cardinal Schools has eliminated both student fees and extracurricular fees.
✓In-House College Credit Plus (CCP)
Cardinal has teachers on staff with credentials to teach college-level classes. Students can earn an associate’s degree before leaving high school!
✓Cardinal Career Pathways
This program connects students with local businesses, offering opportunities to enhance their academic performance, develop professional skills, and create a career plan that supports their future success, both in their post-secondary education and in their careers.
✓Fine Arts for Cardinal Elementary Students
By providing early opportunities in singing and performing, fostering musicianship and connecting students to diverse musical experiences, we ensure equitable access to a comprehensive music education.
For more information or to take a tour of Cardinal Local Schools, please contact Superintendent Jack Cunningham at jack.cunningham@cardinalschools.org or 440-632-0261.
To enroll, visit our enrollment page at http://www.cardinalschools.org/page/student-enrollment
All district power and operations have been restored. All buildings will be operating on their normal schedules tomorrow. Thank you for everyone's patience and understanding!
The district is still without power, and the offices will remain closed until further notice. We will announce through our social media outlets when the buildings are back open and power is restored. We apologize for any inconvenience that might take place.
Saturday, August 10th @ 10:00 a.m. is Kindergarten Open House. All 2025 Kindergarten students and their families are encouraged to attend here at CES.
Families will meet with administration, take a brief tour and also take short bus ride.
Please do not bring any supplies as those items can be dropped off when your child comes in for their individual orientation and testing with his or her teacher.
Also - Back-to-School Bash is on Saturday at the Jr./Sr. High School Sports Complex from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lastly, Grades 1-6 Open House will be Wednesday, August 14th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Students will be able to drop off their supplies, tour the building, and meet with administration.
Questions? Please call the office at 440-632-0261, ext. 4000 for Mrs. Retych
Have a great day and go Huskies!
Due to last night’s storms, we are experiencing a power outage at Cardinal Local Schools. All district buildings will be closed until power is restored. We will announce through our social media outlets when the buildings are back open. We apologize for any inconvenience that might take place.
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
