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. 👩‍🍳

#ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls

7 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
CFIS Chili Cook-off
CFIS Chili Cook-off
CFIS Chili Cook-off
CFIS Chili Cook-off
CFIS Chili Cook-off
CFIS Chili Cook-off
CFIS Chili Cook-off
CFIS Chili Cook-off
CFIS Chili Cook-off
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!
10 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
happy Halloween from chagrin falls schools!
happy Halloween from chagrin falls schools!
happy Halloween from chagrin falls schools!
happy Halloween from chagrin falls schools!
happy Halloween from chagrin falls schools!
happy Halloween from chagrin falls schools!
happy Halloween from chagrin falls schools!
happy Halloween from chagrin falls schools!
happy Halloween from chagrin falls schools!
Happy Halloween from CFIS!
11 days ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
CFIS staff Halloween costume
CFIS staff Halloween costume
CFIS staff Halloween costume
CFIS staff Halloween costume
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.
📚🐅

#ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls
about 1 month 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.
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?

#ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls
about 1 month 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

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!

#ChagrinFalls #ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers

about 2 months 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
about 2 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
2000 homecoming queen being interviewed by the local news.
CFIS went gold today to raise awareness for childhood cancer in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic. 💛🐯💛

#ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
2 months 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! 🌟

#ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls
2 months 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!”? 🚗💨

#ChagrinFalls #ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers
2 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Throwback Thursday: 1981 student talks on a payphone.
3 months 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!
3 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Rainbow over CFIS building
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.
3 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
invitation to ai forum
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?

#ThrowbackThursday #ChagrinFalls #ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers
3 months 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.
🐯 Welcome Back, Tigers! 🐯
We’re kicking off the new school year together and would love to see your first-day smiles.

📸 Share your back-to-school photos with us by using #CFTogether or email them to news@chagrinschools.org.

Let’s celebrate the start of a great year! 🐯🧡🖤
#ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls
3 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Welcome back!
Same Friendly Face, New Exciting Place! 🎉

Join us in celebrating these amazing teachers in their new roles:
Ms Switzer – MTSS, Gurney
Mrs. Garrett – MTSS, CFIS
Ms Boka – Intervention Specialist, CFIS
Mrs. Behrens – Intervention Specialist, CFMS

Congratulations!
#ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls 🧡🖤
3 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Switzer - MTSS at Gurney
Garrett - MTSS at CFIS
Boka - Intervention specialist at CFIS
Behrens - Intervention Specialist at CFMS
Throwback Thursday takes us back to 1985, when our yearbook photographers caught longtime high school custodian Ray Markuszka in action, raising the flag.

Ray’s spirit and dedication left a lasting mark on Chagrin Schools. Yesterday, we carried on his legacy by presenting our 20-year service award, now named in his honor, to this year’s recipients.

If you remember Ray, we’d love to hear your stories of how he made a difference in your time at Chagrin Falls.

#ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers #ChagrinFalls
3 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Throwback to 1985, custodian Ray Markuszka raising the flag

Teachers and staff are back!
We kicked off the new school year this morning with Convocation, celebrating our dedicated team and honoring recipients of the Ray Markuszka Award for their 20 years of service to Chagrin Falls Schools. A special thank you to our students who spoke so warmly about the lasting impact these honorees have had on their lives. Your words made the celebration even more meaningful

Congratulations to all our award recipients — and thank you for all that you do! 🎉🧡🖤 Thank you PTO for all that you do to support our teachers and honorees! 🐯

#ChagrinSchools #CFtogether #ChagrinTigers

3 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Ray Markuszka Award Honorees.
Ray Markuszka Award Honorees.

Join us in celebrating our Staff Member and Teacher of the Year!

🧡 Meredith Beesing, Administrative Assistant, High School Guidance

🧡Rachel Gebler, Kindergarten

Congratulations and well deserved!

#chagrinschools #chagrintigers #cftogether

3 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Meredith Beesing, High School Guidance, Staff member of the year 2025
Rachel Gebler, Teacher of the Year 2025
Excited for a new school year? We are too!

Just a reminder...
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3 months ago, Chagrin Falls Schools
Annual update forms must be completed BEFORE  you can access Infinite Campus to see student schedules, bus routes OR pay school fees.