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Photo: Chardon Students interacted directly with members of the business community
CHARDON SCHOOLS HOSTS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Sept. 11, 2024 (CHARDON, OH) — Chardon Local Schools hosted the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday for the district’s annual State of the Schools presentation, networking and gallery walk, and luncheon.
The event, held in the high school gymnasium, provided local business leaders a chance to get an inside look at work going on in the district.
Chamber members interacted directly with Chardon students and staff at booths set up throughout the gallery walk.
Displays set up throughout the gallery walk included:
- Summer School
- Arthur Holden Leadership Institute
- CHS Tackle Project
- Chardon Middle School Physical Education Programming
- CMS Technology/STEM
- CHS National Honors Society
- CHS Student Council
- CHS Great Pals
- CMS Sources of Strength
- CHS Minds Matter
- CHS Actively Caring for People (AC4P)
- Chardon Early Learning Center Literacy
- Transportation / Business Affairs Facility
- Food Service
- Elementary/CMS PBIS
- LAX Abled
During the State of the Schools presentation, business leaders in attendance heard from District Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer Michael Hanlon, Assistant Superintendent Ed Klein, Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer Deb Armbruster, CHS Principal Adam Tomco, CMS Principal Craig Caroff, Park Elementary Principal Jill Makee and Munson Elementary Principal Mathew Prezioso.
Chamber leadership in attendance at the event included Executive Director Melissa Ricco, President Susan Parker and Vice-President Elect Julia Dolsen. The chamber helped make the event a success through its planning and advertising efforts prior to the event.
"We deeply appreciate the Chardon Local School District for hosting today’s luncheon and providing local business leaders, some of whom are also parents of CLSD students, the opportunity to witness firsthand the exceptional clubs and programs that are shaping future leaders," Ricco said. "Events like this not only showcase how students are developing critical leadership qualities and career skills but also emphasize the district’s commitment to fostering a well-rounded, inclusive community. By interacting with students, staff, and administration, business leaders can discover meaningful ways to collaborate, whether through mentoring, offering job shadowing opportunities, or helping to create local career paths. These interactions serve as a vital reminder of the importance of investing time and resources into the school district, not just for the benefit of today’s students, but for the long-term development of our local workforce and economy."
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