Chardon Local School District
school in Chardon, Geauga, Ohio, United States
The Chardon Local School District is a school district located in northern Geauga County, Ohio. The district serves students in grades Pre-K through twelve living in Chardon, Aquilla, Munson, Hambden, and small portions of Claridon and Concord townships. The district consists of one high school, one middle school and three elementary schools. All buildings and offices are located in Chardon.
History
The Chardon Local School District was formed in 1957, after the merger of several township school systems.
Chardons original high school building was built in 1908. It was later demolished in 1984. Park Elementary school currently sits at its former site.
The current high school was built in 1938, originally as an elementary school, with later additions in the 50s, 60s and 70s. a levy was on the ballot for Chardon in 2019 to build a new $76 million new 6-12 building but was later rejected.
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