Fourth grade never smelled so good! 🧼

As part of their study of The Tiger Rising, students tried their hand at whittling soap, just like Rob, the main character. This favorite fun, hands-on activity is designed to help students connect more deeply with the story’s themes of friendship, belonging, and trust.

Lessons like this are a great example of how Chagrin teachers go beyond the page, helping students build lasting connections with literature and each other.
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about 10 hours ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
4th grade students carve soap as part of their ELA class to share an experience with the main character.
4th grade students carve soap as part of their ELA class to share an experience with the main character.
4th grade students carve soap as part of their ELA class to share an experience with the main character.
4th grade students carve soap as part of their ELA class to share an experience with the main character.
4th grade students carve soap as part of their ELA class to share an experience with the main character.
4th grade students carve soap as part of their ELA class to share an experience with the main character.
4th grade students carve soap as part of their ELA class to share an experience with the main character.
4th grade students carve soap as part of their ELA class to share an experience with the main character.
4th grade students carve soap as part of their ELA class to share an experience with the main character.
PJ Day + Flashlights = the Joy of Reading!

Mrs. Arcaro’s 2nd graders recently hit their reading stamina goal of 20 minutes of silent reading 🎉 To celebrate, they cozied up in PJs and grabbed flashlights for some extra-fun reading time. 📖🔦

When you mix books, pajamas, and a little glow, reading becomes pure magic. 💡📚

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1 day ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Students reading books using flashlights.
Students reading books using flashlights.
Students reading books using flashlights.
Students reading books using flashlights.
Students reading books using flashlights.
Students reading books using flashlights.
Our 6th graders are building smart digital habits through ongoing lessons and conversations. With Mrs. Klodor and their ELA teachers, they learned how AI works, its limitations, and created a class charter for responsible use.

With Mrs. Schluep, they discussed how to chat safely online (with permission!) by recognizing private information, circles of trust, and ways to respond when conversations feel uncomfortable.

Families can keep the conversation going at home with questions like:
✔️ How do you know if it's okay to use AI for an assignment?
✔️ Who are your trusted adults if something online makes you feel unsafe?

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2 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
6th grade learning digital citizenship
6th grade learning digital citizenship
6th grade learning digital citizenship
6th grade learning digital citizenship
6th grade learning digital citizenship
6th grade learning digital citizenship
6th grade learning digital citizenship
6th grade learning digital citizenship
Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Middle School Cross Country teams on their victories at the Woodridge Invitational this weekend! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Hosted at Kendall Hills in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, this meet is known for its scenic course, tough competition, and electric atmosphere. Way to go, Tigers! 🐾🧡🖤
3 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
middle school girls cross country team
middle school boys cross country team
🧡🖤 Gurney Loves Grandparents! 🧡🖤
Today Gurney welcomed grandparents and special guests to connect with students through poems, conversations, and even a “Turn and Talk” — a strategy we use in ELA classrooms. The room was filled with big smiles and meaningful connections.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this day so special!

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5 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Gurney love grandparents day, students coloring and sharing a snack with loved ones.
Gurney love grandparents day, students coloring and sharing a snack with loved ones.
Gurney love grandparents day, students coloring and sharing a snack with loved ones.
Gurney love grandparents day, students coloring and sharing a snack with loved ones.
Gurney love grandparents day, students coloring and sharing a snack with loved ones.
Gurney love grandparents day, students coloring and sharing a snack with loved ones.
Gurney love grandparents day, students coloring and sharing a snack with loved ones.
Gurney love grandparents day, students coloring and sharing a snack with loved ones.
Gurney love grandparents day, students coloring and sharing a snack with loved ones.
Gurney Preschool has available space for 3.5-4.5 potty trained students in one of our morning classes.

Gurney Preschool is an inclusive early childhood education program where children of all abilities can learn, grow, and thrive. Our program embraces a cohesive approach to education, blending structured activities with play-based learning to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

To learn more: carrey.nielsen@chagrinschools.org
6 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Gurney Preschool has available space for 3.5-4.5 potty trained students in one of our morning classes. Gurney Preschool is an inclusive early childhood education program where children of all abilities can learn, grow, and thrive. Our program embraces a cohesive approach to education, blending structured activities with play-based learning to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. To learn more: carrey.nielsen@chagrinschools.org

Throwback Thursday! 🏓
Back to gym class in 1993, do you remember breaking out the paddles for a game of pickleball in Mr. Wem’s class?

Who would have guessed gym class in Chagrin Falls would be so far ahead of its time!

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7 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Mr Wem at the track
Homecoming 2000 👑 We spy a certain Teacher of the Year being interviewed for the local news back when she was Homecoming Queen. With HOCO in full swing, what are your favorite memories? 🐯🧡🖤 #ThrowbackThursday #ChagrinFalls #ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers
14 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
2000 homecoming queen being interviewed by the local news.
We are proud to announce that four Chagrin Falls High School seniors have been named Commended Scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program!

Elias Havas
Claire Hoelzel
Ethan Johnson
Audrey Solvesky

Please join us in congratulating our commended scholars on this remarkable accomplishment!

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15 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
National Merit Scholarship program, Commended Scholars
Gurney students stepped outside the classroom for a hands-on bus safety lesson with our amazing bus drivers! 🚌✨

Students learned to always watch for the driver’s signals before boarding. Drivers raise their hand to signal WAIT and lower it to show it’s safe to cross or get on the bus.

They also practiced how to safely cross the street near a school bus and reviewed the rules for riding.

A big thank you to our transportation team for teaching these important skills and making it fun! 👏

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21 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers
Bus safety lessons at Gurney with bus drivers

We are proud to announce that three Chagrin Falls High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists!

Noah Beatty
Marie Cain
Westley Quintin

This honor places them among the top students in the nation, recognized for their outstanding academic achievement and potential for future success.

Please join us in congratulating our semifinalists on this remarkable accomplishment! 🧡🖤

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22 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Chagrin Falls National merit semi-finalists in front of the school together.
CFIS went gold today to raise awareness for childhood cancer in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic. 💛🐯💛

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22 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
CFIS Students and Staff wore gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
CFIS Students and Staff wore gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
CFIS Students and Staff wore gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
CFIS Students and Staff wore gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
CFIS Students and Staff wore gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
CFIS Students and Staff wore gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
Observe the Rainbow! 🌈🔬

Mrs. Adick’s 4th graders turned the CFIS Science Lab into a place of discovery this week. With Skittles and warm water, students practiced the scientific method by carefully observing what happened and recording their results.

In 4th grade, students are learning to think and act like scientists - asking good questions, testing ideas, and using evidence to explain what they see.

We love seeing the science lab in action, what a great way to start the year! 🌟

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about 1 month ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
4th grade scientists observe and record skittles interacting with water in the CFIS Science lab.
Throwback Thursday: 1981 Edition📞

In 1981, it was all about payphones and pocket change.

Do you remember calling collect just to say, “Pick me up!”? 🚗💨

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about 1 month ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Throwback Thursday: 1981 student talks on a payphone.
We hope to see you tonight!

https://www.chagrinschools.org/article/2358524
about 1 month ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
AI forum - Wed Aug 27 - 6;30-8pm - CFIS
"No choice but to have a great day!"

Thanks to Mr. Howell for some morning inspiration on this first full week of school!
about 1 month ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Rainbow over CFIS building
First Steps in the Science Lab!🧪

Mrs. Moore’s 7th grade scientists wasted no time diving into hands-on lab practice last week. While they didn’t quite discover the next big scientific breakthrough 😉, they did sharpen essential skills—measuring, recording data, and cleaning up like pros.

These early lab adventures set the stage for bigger investigations ahead, making sure students are ready to apply the scientific process with confidence. 💫

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about 1 month ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
- 7th Grade introductory science lab
MS Science 4 - 7th Grade introductory science lab
MS Science 6 - 7th Grade introductory science lab
MS Science 7 - 7th Grade introductory science lab
MS Science 3 - 7th Grade introductory science lab
MS Science 5 - 7th Grade introductory science lab
MS Science 10 - 7th Grade introductory science lab
MS Science 9 - 7th Grade introductory science lab
MS Science 8 - 7th Grade introductory science lab
We hope you'll join us! Join us for an engaging, hands-on evening where you can explore how AI is used in our classrooms, learn safe and responsible AI practices, and take home ideas to support your student.
about 1 month ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
invitation to ai forum
✨ It’s been an amazing first week back at Chagrin!

📚 Our 7–12 Library Media Specialist, Ms. Sargiovanni, turned study hall into a place to play, create, and connect. Students enjoyed:
🎨 Coloring sheets
📸 Photo ops with a school camera
🎲 Board games
🔍 Scavenger hunts
🤝 And plenty of time to catch up with friends

What a great way to kick off the year—mixing brain breaks with a little fun in the library!

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about 1 month ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Middle School first day of school study hall.
Middle School first day of school study hall.
Middle School first day of school study hall.
High School first day of school study hall.
High School first day of school study hall.
High School first day of school study hall.
Middle School first day of school study hall.
Middle School first day of school study hall.
Throwback Thursday: 1997 🐾🧡🖤

Back in 1997 Mortimer made sure all the fans had fun at Harris Stadium!

As our fall sports kick off—football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, golf, tennis, and more—we’re proud to continue that same tradition of teamwork, pride, and Tiger spirit. Best of luck to all of our athletes this season! 🐅✨

What’s your favorite memory of fall sports at Chagrin Falls?

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about 1 month ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
A 1997 photo of Mortimer the Tiger mascot giving a high five to a young girl reaching over the fence at Harris Field, while fans look on in the background.