Chagrin Falls - Exempted Village Schools

At CFMS, recess + chess = recHess!

Thanks to a PTO grant, the energy is high each week as our middle school students gather for a friendly (and sometimes fierce) chess tournament. Students are learning new strategies from peers, building connections, and challenging themselves in a supportive environment.

Thank you to our PTO for providing the chess sets, timers, and fun prizes that make recHess a highlight of the week! 🧡🖤

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Teamwork, trust, and horses! 🐎

CFIS Club Connect Jr. spent a recent afternoon at In Step With Horses, learning how communication and cooperation go beyond words.

Learn more about this experience here: https://www.chagrinschools.org/article/2545077

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We are delighted to invite prospective kindergarten families to Gurney Elementary for an open house and to learn how we inspire all to grow and thrive through engaging instruction, strong community connections and meaningful learning experiences.
Families with students ready to enter kindergarten in fall 2026 are invited to join us for one of two open house sessions:

Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Tour Gurney Elementary and discover how we create, connect, and challenge every student.

👉 Please sign up at ChagrinSchools.org/Kindergarten.

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The Gurney Service Learning Club visited Hamlet Village yesterday and connected generations through service and gratitude. Students heard from Chagrin Falls Air Force veteran Esther McElhinney, who shared her experiences and answered student questions. Residents then joined in to share their own stories of service. Together, they kicked off Wreaths Across America by coloring wreaths and writing heartfelt messages of thanks to local veterans. These will be delivered to the Stokes Veterans Hospital. ❤️🤍💙 #ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinFalls #ChagrinTigers

Last day in D.C.! ❤️🤍💙🐯 Despite the government shutdown, our 8th graders made the most of their final day in Washington! In a stroke of incredible luck, some of the group met a Capitol Architect outside the Capitol Building, who offered our students an impromptu private tour inside! 🏛️ They also explored the People’s House Museum, where they got a hands-on look at the magic of the White House, and wrapped up their day at the breathtaking National Cathedral. #ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls 🧭✨

From the Washington Monument to Mount Vernon and the Capital, it's been a busy day for our 8th graders!

Do you have your tickets for Anne of Green Gables yet? The show opens tonight and runs through Sunday!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/cleveland/regional/Anne-of-Green-Gables-4342497

Our 8th graders have arrived in Washington DC! After an early start they visited Arlington National Cemetery where they saw the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. They were lucky to also see a wreath ceremony with Ukrainian soldiers. We hope to share a few highlight of their trip over the next few days. ❤️🤍💙🐯

Congrats to Officer Steffy, who took home the Golden Ladle at yesterday’s CFIS Chili Cook-Off! The competition was fierce...and delicious! 🥄

A big thank you to the CFIS Sunshine Committee for organizing this fun team-building event that brought staff together for some friendly competition and great food. 👩‍🍳

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It's been a great Halloween across the district! Here's a few more of our favorite memories as you head out for some trick or treating 🖤🧡🐯 stay safe and warm!

Spooky Fest took over the HS library today! 👻 Students sipped Tiger Perk drinks, built fidgets, crafted bookmarks, swapped spooky stories, and decorated pumpkins during Tiger Period. A fang-tastic Friday! 🧡🖤 #ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls 🖤🧡🐯

Bello! 🧪💛 Our high school science teachers are brought their minion genius to Halloween this year! #ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls 💛🖤

Happy Halloween from CFIS!

As our girls and boys cross country teams prepare for the State Meet this weekend, we’re throwing it back to 2000 — another year of strong Tiger runners! 🧡🐾🖤

Every season has its stories from early morning practices to muddy shoes, and that feeling of crossing the line together. What do you remember most about cross country at Chagrin?

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Creativity meets technology at CFIS! 🎃✨

Our 6th graders combined design thinking and 3D printing skills to create their own one-of-a-kind pumpkins. Each design started as an idea, transformed into a digital model, and came to life layer by layer on the 3D printer. These student-designed pumpkins show how innovation and imagination grow together at #ChagrinSchools!

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Buoyancy, Balance, and a Bit of Chagrin Innovation! 🌊⚙️

Mrs. Anderson challenged her 9th grade physical science students to achieve neutral buoyancy with custom, 3D-printed scuba divers. 💧Mr. Volk printed each diver in the Innovation Center with a unique weight distribution, so no two were alike. Using hot glue and their knowledge of forces, students experimented with items like beads, hardware, popsicle sticks, and balloons to adjust the net force and achieve neutral buoyancy.

To kick off the lesson, Dr. Penczarski, a certified scuba diver with more than 500 dives, shared insights about buoyancy and equilibrium from her underwater experiences. How do you float above a reef without touching it?

Thoughtful teaching and curious minds came together in this lesson, a reminder that learning can be both meaningful and authentic.

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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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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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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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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! 🐾🧡🖤