The Searchlight's October 14th edition features articles highlighting our new teachers and other student interest news. Click here for the website.

Did you know that the Ohio Department of Education has updated their graduation information page to make the information more streamlined for easier navigate. Please follow this link for the latest graduation information. Follow this link for quick look PDF version of the permanent requirements that began with the graduating class of 2023.

December Retesting - Students who haven't met the testing requirements will be retested between December 12 - December 20th. Remediation opportunities are being provided during a corresponding course, before school, and during study hall. The computer lab is available every morning at 7:15am for those that need extra help preparing.

Cardington PNN YouTube - Check PNN's 3rd episode: OK, Now it Feels Like Fall. This episode highlights: New Teachers, PowderPuff, Bravery, Senior insights on fall.

TRIO Talent Search is an educational program serving students who are enrolled in grades 6-12 and who attend or live in the target areas of Marion City, Elgin, Ridgedale, Mt. Gilead, Cardington-Lincoln, Upper Sandusky, and Kenton City school districts. Talent Search (TS)is an organization based out of Marion Technical College: www.mtc.edu/trio-talent

Parents will need to fill out the TRIO Program form by following this link: https://botform.compansol.com/220883414682055

• Program services include but are not limited to:

  • academic advising and tutoring
  • assistance in selecting high school courses
  • mentoring
  • career information and exploration activities
  • ACT/SAT information and preparation
  • college planning, including application assistance
  • FAFSA, financial aid, and scholarship application assistance
  • financial literacy, and
  • visits to colleges and universities.

11/2-11/5 NHS South Dakota Trip

11/04/22 End of the 1st 9weeks

11/06/22 Time Change - Daylight Savings Time Ends

11/08/22 Election Day

11/10/22 Parent & Teacher Conferences -1-Hour Early Release Schedule

11/10-11/12 Fall Play - Get Smart

11/11/22 Veterans Day

11/11/22 Grades Distributed

11/23-11/25 Thanksgiving Break

• Football lost a heartbreaker in the Battle of 42, but they have definitely found some positives to build on going into the offseason.

• Volleyball beat West Jefferson 3-0 in their first tournament game and will play Bishop Ready Thursday at 7:30 pm in the Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The Pirates could move onto the district championship with a win Thursday.

• The Cross Country teams competed in the district tournament at Hillard Darby this weekend. On the girls side Loey and Magi Hallabrin both posted season best times on their way to qualifying for the regional meet at Pickerington North High School on Saturday. On the boys side Aidan Reitmire set a personal best time for the season and will join Loey and Magi at regionals this weekend.
  

• Tickets for the volleyball districts and cross country regionals can be found at OHSAA.org/tickets. For Volleyball tickets click on Girls volleyball, scroll down to region 12 and click on the Mount Vernon 2 district.
  

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Guidance info:

- AP Exam Slips are due by Friday, November 4, 2022, with payment (50% or full).

- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for those of you looking for post-secondary options. Most institutions/colleges/universities require this to be filed before awarding any financial aid. Each has its own deadlines in order to qualify for scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, with many being first come, first served. Don't delay!

- Continue to check your Google classroom for updates and opportunities including external scholarships.