Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School

Cardinal Huskies Football team gathers together for the coin toss and captains meeting.

Students in 8th Grade pose in front of a statue at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

A thank you Veteran's Day breakfast and assembly was hosted for our district students.

Avaryonna B. poses with one of her favorite art projects from last year.

Students in Mr. Kruse's history class creates board games for the three branches of government.

Seniors Briana L. and Max S. are crowned Homecoming King and Queen for 2023.

Students in Mr. Sherman's Social Studies class had to work together to accomplish a common goal of getting across the "lava."

Cardinal High School students attend the MFG workshop, located in PA.

About our Jr/Sr High School

We are excited that the 2024-2025 school year marks a new era for the Cardinal Local School District. Part of that new era is that seventh and eighth grade students will be attending what used to be called Cardinal High School. This 7-12 campus is now called Cardinal JR/SR High School and has an average enrollment of 375 students. As we move forward, the teaching staff continues to study and implement strategies from Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement. Our goal is that when a student graduates, he/she will either be going to college, entering a trade school, starting a career, or enlisting in the military. Students can pursue each of these paths at Cardinal JR/SR High School which will create a solid foundation for their future. Students have the opportunity to take college preparatory classes, fine arts classes, college credit plus courses from Lakeland Community College and Hiram College, and career technical courses that will all help provide a quality educational experience.

Senior High Bell Schedule 2024-2025

Period	From	To
1st Period	7:25 A.M.	8:10A.M.
2nd Period	8:13 A.M.	8:58 A.M.
3rd Period	9:01 A.M.	9:46 A.M.
Intervention/ Enrichment	9:49 A.M.	10:34 A.M.
4th Period	10:37 A.M.	11:22 A.M.
5th Period "A"	11:25 A.M.	11:55 A.M.
5th Period "B"	11:58 A.M.	12:13 P.M.
5th Period "C"	12:16 P.M.	12:46 P.M.
6th Period	12:49 P.M.	1:36 P.M.
7th Period	1:39 P.M.	2:25 P.M.

Junior High Bell Schedule 2024-2025

Period	From	To
1st Period	7:25 A.M.	8:10A.M.
2nd Period	8:13 A.M.	8:58 A.M.
3rd Period	9:01 A.M.	9:46 A.M.
Intervention/ Enrichment	9:49 A.M.	10:34 A.M.
4th Period	10:37 A.M.	11:07 A.M.
5th Period	11:10 A.M.	11:56 A.M.
6th Period	11:59 A.M.	12:46 P.M.
7th Period	12:49 P.M.	1:36 P.M.
8th Period	1:39 P.M.	2:25 P.M.

Reminders and Important Info!

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.

2024-2025 Parking Permit

Save the Date!

Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School Conferences - Thursday, October 10th. Please schedule with each teacher you would like to see. Conferences will be IN PERSON unless requesting a virtual meeting. If virtual is preferred please state that in the comment section. A meeting link will be sent before conference night. Any questions or concerns please call the office at 440-632-0261 Ext 3000.

Use the link provided here to start scheduling after Tuesday, October 1st. The website will not be available until then.

https://signup.com/go/EBTBJfV

2025 Year Books on Sale - $60.00 from September 13th - October 18th! Order your yearbook at yearbookforever.com or see Mrs. Turon for any questions.

Senior Parent Meeting - There will be a parent information meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School cafeteria. It is very important that you attend as they will discuss commencement day, class requirements, and other needs for the graduation of the student. Students are welcome to attend as well. If a parent cannot make it, it would be good if the student could attend to get the necessary information. The Jostens' representative will also be there to answer any questions you may have about caps and gowns as well as other senior items that are available to order. This meeting will be about an hour long.

Clubs and Organizations

There are a wide variety of clubs and organizations for students to participate in throughout the school year.

Drama Club
- Co - Advisors: Mrs. Meg Turon and Mrs. Candi Peters
  - Email Mrs. Turon at meghan.turon@cardinalschools.org OR candi.peters@cardinalschools.org
Yearbook
- Advisor: Mrs. Meg Turon
  - Email Mrs. Turon at meghan.turon@cardinalschools.org
Builders Club (7th & 8th Graders)
- Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer Fekte
  - Email Mrs. Fekete at jennifer.fekete@cardinalschools.org
Key Club
- Advisor: Mrs. Meg Turon
  - Email Mrs. Turon at meghan.turon@cardinalschools.org
National Honor Society
- Co - Advisors: Mr. Luke Kruse and Mrs. Meg Turon
  - Email Mr. Kruse at luke.kruse@cardinalschools.org
  - Email Mrs. Turon at meghan.turon@cardinalschools.org
Student Council
- Advisor: Miss Danielle Moon
  - Email Miss Moon at danielle.moon@cardinalschools.org

Principals' Corner

A Message From the Principal

Hello Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School Families, Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! My name is Paul Gerycz. I am so excited to begin this new era in the Cardinal Local School District where I will be the Principal at Cardinal Jr/Sr High School Principal! Our campus will house all 7th-12th grade students in our district. It is an incredible honor and privilege to be able to serve our Cardinal families in this role. This year will begin my thirty-sixth year in education where I have been a principal, an athletic director, a teacher, and a coach. My wife Sally and I have been married for thirty-two years. We have been blessed with two daughters. Our oldest daughter, Allison, is married to Zach. Our youngest daughter, Emily, is married to Jayson. We are Ohio natives and life-long Cleveland sports fans. At Cardinal Local Schools, everything we do is based on our core belief of Huskie P.R.I.D.E. (Productive, Respectful, Involved, Determined, and Empathetic). Cardinal Schools – let’s work together to make the upcoming school year the best it can be! I look forward to sharing with you in all of the amazing experiences that are in store for us. Proud to be a Huskie, Paul Gerycz Principal, Cardinal Jr/Sr High School

Paul Gerycz

Cardinal Jr/Sr High School Principal

A Message From the Assistant Principal

Hello Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School Families, Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I would like to welcome you all to the new school year at Cardinal Local Schools. The staff is excited to work with each and every student to help them achieve all of their academic goals. We work extremely hard to support every student and to build and develop a culture and climate of excellence. I’m proud to say that the 2024-2025 school year will be my 16th year at Cardinal Local Schools. I have been at Cardinal from the beginning, completing my student teaching here, working as a building sub, head varsity coach and classroom teacher. I am excited to begin my second year as the 7-12 assistant principal and continue to serve the Cardinal community. Education is about people, and as Woody Hayes once said “You win with people!” We value communication, collaboration and the connections we make in our community. Please reach out to us at any time and GO HUSKIES! Proud to be a Huskie, Brian George, Jr/Sr High School Associate Principal

Brian George

Cardinal Jr/Sr High School Associate Principal

Cardinal Local Schools