This May, St. Mary School Chardon became the first Ohio Department of Education STEM Designated School in Geauga County and one of only 44 in the state. The state recognized the school to be continually working toward integrating STEM ideals into teaching across all disciplines and striving to teach students new ways to approach learning. … Read more
Each year Geauga County Auditor, Frank Gliha, awards the first dog tag of the New Year to a local 4th or 5th grader who completes the best essay on their pet. St. Mary fourth grader, Lilianna Dillworth was surprised with a visit from the auditor, her family and her dog Hank at school to make … Read more
St. Mary Chardon Girl Scout troupes have been busy this Fall learning and growing together. The school’s Daisy troupe recently bridged over to become Brownies. The girls have since participated in an outdoor skills clinic learning to tie ropes, build fires and of course, make S’mores. Since St. Mary School is an Ohio Department of … Read more
Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating all that we are thankful for throughout the year. At St. Mary School, it is also a time to remember others who are not as fortunate by giving back to those in need. The Junior High Student Council invited all members of the school to donate a non-perishable food … Read more
Over the last few years, St. Mary Chardon has been working to find a balance between pushing forward with innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education practices while keeping alive the spirit of religion and service that distinguishes Catholic Schools. This year, St. Mary Chardon was named an Ohio Department of Education STEM Designated … Read more
The Ohio Academy of Science has selected 58 Ohio schools to receive The Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research for accomplishments during the 2016-17 school year and St. Mary Chardon has again made the list! This will be the 3rd year in a row that the school has been honored. … Read more
St. Mary School Chardon may appear to be a traditional Catholic school from the outside, but step inside and you will see inquiry-based learning and students engaged with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) all around. St. Mary School Chardon is the first and only school in Geauga County to receive the Ohio Department of … Read more
St. Mary School Chardon has been recognizes as a Cleveland Clinic Banner School for 2016-17. This award recognizes the school’s noteworthy success in leveraging community resources to advance student learning. It is a distinction earned by fewer than 30% of the 159 schools in four states that participated in Civic Education programming this year. Although much … Read more
St. Mary Chardon- Small But Mighty! Five Students Qualify for State Science Fair St. Mary School Chardon has gone up against some big competition and come out with huge results for the school! Recently eight students earned a Superior rating and a spot to compete at the district Science Fair level, where then 5 students … Read more
Mrs. Carla Solomon challenged her Junior High classes to try something new out this year – National History Day. NHD is a model of multi-disciplinary, project-based learning that is focused around a new theme annually. This year the theme was “Taking a Stand” and asked students to explore people in history who did just that. … Read more