CLHS Skull & Crossbones

Good afternoon CLHS Parents and Community members,

It is hard to believe we are fast approaching the end of September. Just three weeks ago many of our students were busy with their fair projects (more on that below). While we are only in our third week of school, CLHS has been buzzing with activity for over a month. Our student athletes are at the half way point of the Fall sports seasons, and are working hard to prepare for the post-season.

This issue of the skull and crossbones includes information on the state report card, college and military visits, important dates and student achievement. The release of the local report card this week gives us reason to celebrate and a focus for areas of improvement. CLHS is rated 3 stars overall and showed improvement in most areas. Below is an overview of the report card. Click Here to get more detailed information.

Ron Williams

Principal

Cardington-Lincoln High School

ronald.williams@cardington.k12.oh.us

419-864-2691

Sage Whetnall has earned distinction as one of the Top 4 FFA members in the nation in the Equine Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award Area!

Sage won the State in this area at the Ohio FFA State Convention in May! Since then, her application was forwarded to the National level along with other State Winners from across the country. A panel of judges evaluated those applications throughout the summer to determine those members who would advance to the National Level.

Sage will interview with industry professionals in September.

At the National FFA Convention in October, Sage will appear on stage in Lucas Oil Stadium where the top 4 placings will be announced live!

At the 2023 Morrow County Fair, 74 Cardington FFA members exhibited projects and livestock. We are proud to share that we had at least one student exhibiting in every livestock barn. Several other students in our district also exhibited through their local 4-H Clubs. Results of FFA members at the fair were as follows:

Sage Whetnall

1st Runner Up to Fair Queen

Morrow County Senior Pork Ambassador

Third Overall Showman of Showman

Reserve Champion Senior English High Point

Reserve Champion Senior Ranch Pleasure High Point

Reserve Champion Pleasure Versatility High Point

Third Overall Western Pleasure High Point

Lane Hughes

Second Runner Up to Fair King

Holly Barga

Grand Champion Beef Feeder

Second Overall Showman of Showman

Morgan Powell

Grand Champion Overall Market Steer

Madison Dornon

Grand Champion Market Rabbit

Grand Champion Vegetable Project

Mason Powell

Grand Champion Market Chi Steer

Autumn Holt

Grand Champion Berkshire Market Hog

Reserve Champion Born, Bred, and Raised Berkshire Hog

Bryce Hartley

Reserve Champion Born, Bred, and Raised Market Lamb

Sarah Perry

Reserve Champion Pygmy Doe

Miranda Kintz

Morrow County Equestrian Queen

Junior Fair Board Representative

Grand Champion Overall Horse Project

Grand Overall Miniature Horse High Point

Third Overall Ranch Pleasure High Point

Marcy Rollins

3rd Overall Senior Rabbit Showman

Best of Breed American Blue Breeding Rabbit

Ricky Morgan

Reserve Best of Breed Holland Lop Breeding Rabbit

Christopher Kinsey

Third Overall Intermediate Goat Showman

Chloe Nida

Third Overall Senior Goat Showman

Kayla Hughes

Third Overall Senior Pygmy Goat Showman

Owen Christian

Reserve Champion Contesting High Point

Bristol Whetnall

Morrow County Junior Pork Ambassador

Emma Davis

Junior Fair Board Representative

Wyatt Wade

Reserve Champion Welding Project

Zane Everly

Grand Champion Bedding Plant

Megan Moller

Reserve Champion Bedding Plant

Drew Etgen

Grand Champion Corn Project

Grand Champion Soybean Project

The FFA Chapter also volunteered with the Morrow County Cattleman's Association and the Morrow County Pork Producers on multiple occasions throughout the week.

9/20 Two-Hour Delay

9/20 Red Cross Mobile Blood Drive

9/27 Grade 7-12 Immunization Clinic

10/5 One Hour Early Release

10/5 Parent Teacher Conferences

10/26 PSAT Testing

• The guidance department has scheduled several college/ Military visits.
• 9/19 - US Marine Corps
• 9/22 - Mount Vernon Nazarene University
• 10/10 - Marion Technical College
• Please make sure to keep updated on student grades through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
  

• Live Streaming Athletic Events: We are utilizing HUDL Network again this year for our home events. You can watch on any device that is connected to the internet, Roku, Apple TV and FireTV.
• You can purchase individual games for $10. You can watch all LIVE or archived events that are played at the stadium and in the high school gym.
• Please follow this link for more details for signing up and our scheduled events.
• Click Here to view important athletic information from Athletic Director Kyle Baughn.
• Visit the Cardington-Lincoln Athletic Sports page for all the latest information. Follow this link!
• Did you know that the OHSAA has a webpage dedicated to sports medicine. Follow this link for information to help keep athletes healthy.

As required by the Ohio Department of Health, vision and hearing screenings will begin soon for all new students to the district and students in preschool, kindergarten, first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth, and eleventh grade.

Why is it important to have your child’s vision and hearing screened? Young children with vision problems do not know the way that they see the world is not the way they should be seeing it. Without early detection and treatment, children’s vision problems can lead to permanent vision loss and learning difficulties.

Hearing is important for speech, language development, reading and learning. A hearing screening can detect if your student needs further hearing testing. Even if your student has passed a hearing screening previously, their hearing can change. Hearing problems can be related to medical problems. Hearing loss is invisible, and your student may appear to not be paying attention.

How will the results be shared? If your child does not pass the vision screening, the school nurse will send a letter to share the results and may make a recommendation for further evaluation by an eye care specialist. If your child does not pass the hearing screening, a rescreen and/or referral will be made.

If your child passed the vision and/or hearing screening, you may not be contacted. You are welcome to contact the school nurse to learn the screening findings.

Vision and hearing screenings are not a substitute for a complete hearing evaluation or comprehensive eye exam.

If you have any questions about the school vision or hearing screening program, please contact our school nurse, Bridget Lower, at bridget.lower@cardington.k12.oh.us or 419-864-3691 ext 2014.

Students entering the 12th grade are required by state law to have a second dose of the Meningococcal vaccine. Please ensure that your student has this vaccine prior to entering their senior year this fall. *If the first dose was given on or after the 16th birthday, only one dose is required.

You may take your student to:

• The Morrow County Health District-619 W. Marion St, Mt. Gilead; (419) 947-1545. Call for an appointment.
• Any pharmacy
• Your family physician
• The Morrow Family Health Center-235 W High St, Mt Gilead, OH · (419) 751-9056
• In-School Immunization Clinic- September 27, 2023 provided by Morrow County Health District.

The In-School Immunization Clinic provided by the Morrow County Health District will be held on September 27th. In addition to the school required immunizations, the Hepatitis A and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunizations will also be offered. Consent forms can be found on the Cardington-Lincoln School District website or www.morrowcountyhealth.org.

If you have any questions regarding your student's immunizations, please contact our school nurse, Bridget Lower at bridget.lower@cardington.k12.oh.us.

• All families are encouraged to complete the Free/Reduced Meal application linked below.
• Families must apply every year to determine eligibility.
• Breakfast will cost $1.50 and lunch will cost $3.05.
• Students will also have the option to buy ala carte items.

Email: ronald.williams@cardington.k12.oh.us
Website: www.cardington.k12.oh.us
Location: 349 Chesterville Avenue, Cardington, OH, USA
Phone: (419)864-3691
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